Skellig Michael is reached by taking a licensed boat, usually from Portmagee, and then landing at the island’s pier before walking the Lighthouse Road to the South Steps and climbing the 618 steps to the monastery. The best-known access season is roughly mid-May to late September, and trips are weather- dependent, so cancellations are common.

How to get there

  1. Book a landing trip with a licensed operator well ahead of time, especially for summer dates.
  1. Depart from Portmagee in most cases; some boats also run from Ballinskelligs or Derrynane.
  1. Expect about 45 to 60 minutes each way on the water.
  1. Bring proper footwear, a windproof layer, and seasickness medication if needed.

What the visit is like

  • You land at the pier and follow the route toward the South Steps.
  • The climb is steep, uneven, and exposed in places, with no handrails on much of it.
  • Once at the top, you get a limited time on the island before the return boat.
  • Swimming, camping, and drones are not permitted.

Images

Here is a photo source page with Skellig Michael images: [world heritage photos page](https://www.werelderfgoedfotos.nl/en/photos/235-sceilg-mhichil- skellig-michael.html).

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