Galway City to the Aran Islands

Direct Service in 60 minutes

By high-speed catamaran

Plan your trip to the Aran Islands today and travel by luxury ferry with Aran Direct, which is owned and operated by islanders:

• New direct service from Galway City to the Aran Islands by high-speed catamaran in Summer 2008.  More>>  
• Daily ferry sailings all year round from Rossaveal in County Galway to Inis Mór (Inishmore).  Also sailings to the smaller islands of Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr during the summer.
• Private bus transfer from Galway City centre to Rossaveal, and free private car park in Rossaveal.
• Only Aran Islands ferries with electronic stabilisers which ensure a smooth, safe and comfortable crossing to the islands.
• Only Aran Islands ferry company to achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification for quality management systems.

People on the islands still speak their native Irish (Gaelic) language as well as English.  Known as "The Islanders' Choice", Aran Direct is owned and operated by islanders and offers an Irish-speaking service to all customers.  So, why not begin your Aran Islands experience aboard our new luxury ferries and let our island crew give you a warm Aran Islands welcome!

Before visiting the islands, please read our Good Practice Guide for Visitors so you can help preserve the wonderful way of life on the Aran Islands.

- Guide Dogs fundraiser on the Aran Islands.  More>>

- Karen Smyth from Aran Direct wins Tourism Award.  More>>

- Aran Islands ranked 11th of worlds islands by National Geographic. More>>

Seol go hArainn le "Rogha na nOileánach"

Cruise to the Aran Islands with "The Islanders' Choice"