Question 1

Which ferry companies sail in West Cork?

Accepted Answer

Cape Clear Ferries: Baltimore, Cape Clear, Fastnet Rock and Schull. Harbour Queen Ferry: Glengarriff and Garinish Island. Murphy's Ferry Service: Pontoon (Castletownbere) and Bere Island. Bere Island Ferries: Castletownbere and West End (Bere Island).

Question 2

Can I take my car on a ferry in West Cork?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Only Murphy's Ferry Service and Bere Island Ferries take cars. Pontoon (Castletownbere) to Bere Island and Castletownbere to West End (Bere Island) take cars; every other line is for foot passengers only.

Question 3

Do ferries in West Cork run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Only Baltimore to Cape Clear, Pontoon (Castletownbere) to Bere Island and Castletownbere to West End (Bere Island) sail all year; the other lines are seasonal. Baltimore to Fastnet Rock runs late April to August and in October. Cape Clear to Fastnet Rock runs late April to October. Schull to Cape Clear runs June to August.