About The Port Of Killarney
Killarney sits at the edge of its namesake lakes, framed by the low peaks of Macgillycuddy's Reeks in County Kerry. The town serves as a base for exploring Killarney National Park, where Ross Castle stands on the shore of Lough Leane and jaunting cars still carry visitors along wooded paths once favored by Victorian travelers. Its compact center of pubs, shops, and stone churches remains easy to explore on foot.
Beyond the town, the celebrated Ring of Kerry traces a hundred miles of coastline, farmland, and mountain pass, with Ladies View offering one of the route's most admired outlooks over lake and valley. Killarney also lies within reach of the Cliffs of Moher, reached via the Shannon Estuary ferry crossing from Killimer to Tarbert, making it a practical staging point for those pairing Kerry's lakelands with Clare's dramatic Atlantic edge.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Killarney.
Jaunting Car to Ross Castle
Ride a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park's woodlands to Ross Castle on Lough Leane, a scenic half-hour trip that recalls Victorian-era travel.
Drive the Ring of Kerry
Trace the 100-mile coastal loop past mountains, farmland, and sea, stopping at Ladies View for one of Ireland's most photographed panoramas; best arranged as a full-day guided drive.
Wander Killarney's Town Center
Explore the compact streets of pubs, shops, and stone churches on foot, an easy way to soak up local life before or after venturing into the national park.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Killarney
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,157 | ||
| Apr 15, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,147 | ||
| Apr 27, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,767 | ||
| May 2, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jewel | 33 | $21,921 | ||
| May 9, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,477 | ||
| May 16, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jade | 33 | $24,509 | ||
| May 21, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,357 | ||
| Jun 2, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,957 | ||
| Jun 14, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 18 | $4,722 | ||
| Jun 27, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jewel | 33 | $21,426 | ||
| Jun 28, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 14 | $4,257 | ||
| Jul 8, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,897 | ||
| Jul 8, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jasper | 33 | $21,426 | ||
| Jul 20, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,627 | ||
| Aug 1, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,377 | ||
| Aug 5, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jasper | 33 | $22,161 | ||
| Aug 8, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jade | 33 | $22,161 | ||
| Aug 13, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,257 | ||
| Aug 25, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,277 | ||
| Sep 6, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,797 |
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