| You can now visit Spike Island by ferry and experience the boat trip to the island?for as little as €8 per adult / €5 per child. To encourage visitors to travel to Spike Island during 2013, entry to Spike Island and Fort Mitchell will be free. The only fee payable is the ferry charge, which offers outstanding value for a great day out. A small additonal fee also applies if you wish to have a fascinating Guided Tour of the Island. Bring the kids, have a picnic, stroll around the Island and enjoy the stunning views over Cork Harbour – this is really a wonderful opportunity at very much discounted prices. A new feature for 2013 is that visitors are being given the opportunity to travel to the Island without being part of a tour guided group. This will allow visitors to explore the Island unguided at their own pace and view what the Island has to offer. On the Island, visitors have the opportunity to walk along the recently opened walkway around the perimeter of the Fort which offers unique views of the harbour and the fort. You can also marvel at the architecture and expanse of Fort Mitchel, visit the Convict Cells or relax in the Island Café. Related links for this article More information about Spike Island |
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