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Irish Navy Ships in Kinsale Bay

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

One delighted charter group out on a Kinsale Harbour Cruise got an eye full of a fleet of Irish Navy ships on manoeuvres in Kinsale Bay, not far from Charles Fort, on 22/6/10. The six ships were an impressive sight. Check out these pictures! This is just one of the unexpected sights you can come […]

RTE Nationwide take a Kinsale Coastal Cruise

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

On Tuesday this week, Maria Mullarkey from RTE’s Nationwide, joined our charter group on board the Ocean Ranger, for our Kinsale Coastal Cruise tour. Watch out for us on TV on July 7th!! The feature is on Allaboard Kinsale, a water activities, providers group that Atlantic Charters are a part of – check us all […]

Kinsale RNLI

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The Royal Navy was on maneuvers in Kinsale Harbour recently working with the Kinsale RNLI.  Unfortunately the light wasn't great but we did manage to get a few pictures of the guys in action. You will see one of the Royal Navy crew being dropped into a boat below, with Charles Fort in the background. […]

Hen Party

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The weather is fantastic at the moment, this must be why there are so many Basking Sharks in the bay.  These long summer evenings are the perfect time to take a cruise around the harbour; whether it's just a gathering of friends, a birthday treat or a special occasion like a hen party. The girls […]

Runaway Bride video clip

Monday, May 17th, 2010

The runaway Bride & Groom contestants had to prepare a video to promote Kinsale.  Check out this clip http://www.runawaybrideandgroom.com/ultimatejob/blog/read/313/675 watch out for Michael giving a little local knowledge to the group Posted via email from Atlantic Charters

Ocean Ranger in the Irish Times

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Follow this link Nice work if you can get it to see the Runaway Bride & Groom contestants on board the Ocean Ranger. Posted via email from Atlantic Charters

Ocean Ranger sister vessel

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Just thought this link may be of interest to everyone out there; www.safehavenmarine.com/SEAFLOWER.htm This is our sister vessel the Sea Flower on her sea trials out of Cork Harbour in force 7/8.  Look at what these boats can take; of course we never cruise in these conditions, but the pictures and video clips give an […]

Basking Sharks

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Out with a group of wildlife enthusiasts on Thursday evening; we cruised out past the Old Head around to the west side of the bay.  On route we came across three Basking Sharks feeding, just yards from the Head itself.  Just east of them we spotted six common dolphins feeding on possibly mackerel or a […]

Runaway Bride & Groom

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Congratulations to Denise and Mark on winning the Ultimate job in Ireland in association with the Irish Times. It was great fun having you all out onboard the Ocean Ranger on Saturday morning for a cruise around Kinsale Harbour.  Thanks to the Trident Hotel, Kinsale for their cooperation in arranging this event. We hope you […]

Whale Sighting

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

We were fortunate enough to get a sighting of a whale on Sunday, one mile south of the Old Head of Kinsale. Unfortunately we didn't manage to get a photo as conditions were rough and he disappeared before we could get a good shot. Hopefully the weather will settle down in the next couple of […]