Kintra Boat Tours

Kintra Boat Tours operates coastal sightseeing trips from Ballycastle harbour on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast. Well-behaved dogs are welcome onboard on a lead, which means your four-legged crew member can join you for the sea views, wildlife-spotting and heritage commentary without having to sit out the adventure in the car.

The vessel offers both indoor seating and outdoor deck space, so you can choose the best spot for your dog on the day—whether that's sheltered cabin seating when the wind picks up or fresh-air deck time for those keen on watching gulls and sniffing salt spray. Dogs must stay on a lead at all times onboard and large items aren't permitted, so keep the kit sensibly compact.

Tours take in coastal landmarks including Carrick-a-Rede, cliffs, caves and waterfalls, making this a proper visitor day out rather than a quick harbour spin. Departures run from Ballycastle Marina; parking is available there, though charges and restrictions apply, so it's worth checking those before you travel.