About Our Survey Service

Irish Water Surveys provide boat hire for individuals, companies & institutions who wish to research the waters in & around the Irish coastline. We use the MV Tarrea Queen boat which has proved to be a terrific platform from which to carry out geophysical surveys. Depending on the survey specification & equipment, geophysical instruments can be either towed or pole-mounted. The vessel's manoeuverability has facilitated geophysical surveys ranging from shallow water inshore surveys on 20m grids to deeper water transects.

We have extensive equipment on board that will facilitate any surveyance needs. Included in this are a 3.5 tonne deck crane, a 3 tonne winch & a high power twin Doosan engine to propel everyone along.
Alongside these external facilities we have onboard facilities such as an ICOM M601 FHM Radio, Furuno Model GP-7000F GPS with NMEA output, Furuno FCV-600L single beam echo sounder with NMEA output, a Furuno Model 1623 radar, stabilised 240v ac power supply via 13a sockets, benching & seating for inboard equipment & surveyors, cable ports to the wheelhouse for routing deck/instrumentation cables.

Our onboard facilities include a small galley, a flush toilet with hot and cold water & basic cooking facilities.

Safety

We sail regularly from both Kinvarra Co Galway & the Galway City Dock.

The MV Tarrea Queen is fully licensed by the Department Of The Marine. The boat is equipped to the highest possible standards with a full electronic package on board including Radar/GPS/VHS Radio/Fish Finder etc.
The vessel is fitted with a purpose built diving platform which can cater for survey work & diving clubs. Diving equipment can be arranged locally if needed.

All crew members hold professional qualifications.
The boat undergoes an extensive safety check prior to each sailing.
We are Fully Insured.
We carry safety equipment well in excess of the legal requirements.
We have a 16 man Life Raft on board.
It is compulsory for all passengers to be fitted with a life jacket.
We will refuse boarding if you are intoxicated in any form.

Other Services & Tours

The Tarrea Queen Tours specialise in scenic tours around Galway Bay & Surrounding areas. Taking in sights such as Deer Island, Kinvara Bay, Island Eddie & the Martello Towers in the Ballyvaughan area. Trips to the scenic & picturesque Aran Islands can also be arranged upon request.

We offer Full/Short day or evening charters. As the waters around Galway Bay are rich in a wide variety of fish, our fully equipped vessel will cater for both complete beginners & also to the more experienced angler for which we will provide all types of equipment. Fishing includes skate, white pollock, ray, tope, ling & shark fishing.

Experience the thrills and adventure of a sea safari on board our 8.2 metre wavebreaker. If you are looking for an exciting and unique day out then our sea safari is for you. The RIB can carry up to 12 passengers so is ideal for family days out, parties or corporate events. Whatever the occasion you are guaranteed a memorable experience.

We offer Eco Tours. Explore the natural beauty of the unpsoilt Galway Bay area. Eco tours include seal and porpoise watching, and also a wide variety of bird watching. Trips to Cliffs of Moher can also be arranged.

School Tours

The "Tarrea Queen" also caters for school tours and educational trips. This service is extremely popular with Transition Yr students. Packages can be tailor made to include fishing and wildlife watching as well as historical tours to the Aran Islands.

Experience the thrills and adventure of a sea safari on board our 8.2 metre wavebreaker. If you are looking for an exciting and unique day out then our sea safari is for you. The RIB can carry up to 12 passengers so is ideal for family days out, parties or corporate events. Whatever the occasion you are guaranteed a memorable experience.

Contact Details

MV Tarrea Queen
Ardrahan
Co Galway

Telephone : 091-635465
Telephone (overseas) : 00353-91-635465
Email : info@irishseasurveys.com
Mobile : 086-2618670
Mobile (overseas) : 00353-86-2618670

How To Find Us On The Map
We are located in Kinvara & Galway Docks but can set sail from all over the country so contact us to arrange your trip