Visitors 

Welcome to the Royal Cork Yacht Club, nestled in Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

The Royal Cork is truly one of the top water based venues in the world, a sheltered harbour with easy access to the Celtic sea and the wonders of the coast of Ireland and beyond.

Whether you sail, power or paddle we have something very special for you. Our club supports sailing across many different types of boat from dinghies, keel boats, sports boats and motor boats. We have a fantastic range of activities across all ages.

We host sailboat racing from local leagues right through to world championships and everything in between throughout the year including the famous biennial Cork Week. Our cruising membership are true adventurers and sail both locally and globally.

Our facilities both afloat and ashore cater for all types of water born activities with extensive marina and land based boat parking. Our club house has amazing vistas of the local river and lower harbour set back from the road offering a truly exceptional shore based experience. 

If you are interested in becoming a member please come down and visit or click here to learn more.

On Arrival

Whether you arrive by land or sea, you must contact the Club Office, or outside normal office hours, the Club Bar, where you will be asked to produce your current, recognised, Yacht Club Membership card. You may be issued with a swipe card to enable you to access some of the Club facilities, including the marinas, showers and car park. The Club reserves the right to refuse admission or privileges to any person.

When arriving at the Royal Cork Yacht Club there is no requirement to contact Customs if the crew are UK or EU citizens. If crew are from outside the EU and have not already cleared into the EU area, please email angelsea.street.immigrationunit@garda.ie or call 021 4328825 who will be able to assist you.  All information is available on 

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel-and-recreation/travel-to-ireland/

The Owner or person in charge and crew on visiting yachts are deemed to be temporary members of the Royal Cork Yacht Club for the duration of their stay on the Marina or Club swinging moorings for Personal Liability Insurance Only.

To contact someone about your dog’s travel into Ireland by boat, you should reach out to the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) for official import regulations, and the ferry operator you are travelling with for their specific pet policies, such as documentation and advance notice requirements. For general information, you can contact DAFM’s Pet Travel section via email or phone, and your ferry company can provide details on how to declare your pet and ensure you have the correct paperwork for their vessel. 

  1. Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
  • Purpose: Responsible for the official regulations and import requirements for pets into Ireland. 
  • Contact:
  • What to Ask: Inquire about official regulations for bringing a pet from a boat to Ireland, required documents (like health certificates or rabies vaccinations), and any tapeworm treatment requirements. 

Membership

New members are invited to apply for membership of the Royal Cork Yacht Club. A Nomination Form and full details of the various categories are available here.

Club Facilities

  • Marina berths are generally available – contact the Club before arrival to make the necessary arrangements. If arriving outside normal working hours during the season, (09.00 – 21.00 hours ) please berth in the Visitors’ berths at the western end of the Marinas, and report your arrival to the Bar. Details of berthing charges are available on the website or in the Club Office, and are payable in advance.
  • The Club House has all of the usual facilities, including bars and restaurant, which are open during normal licensing hours. The restaurant provides a full range of meals , and sandwiches , snacks etc, are available on request.
  • The Club Office can provide phone, fax, email, internet and mail holding facilities for a small charge. Club merchandise and postcards may be purchased.
  • Showers and toilet facilities are available 24 hours a day, free of charge.
  • Parking is plentiful and free of charge.
  • Diesel is available on site, petrol is also available on site. Check with reception on 021 483 1023.

Club History

For a detailed look at the history of the Royal Cork Yacht Club click here.

Accommodation

Click here for a list of local accommodation.

Things To See & Do

Click here for a list of local accommodation.

Transport

Click here for a list of transport options for visitors.

General Information

Dress code is generally casual but a reasonable standard of dress is expected in the Clubhouse.

Contact Us

If you would like to make an enquiry, please contact the RCYC office on 021 483 1023 or email office@royalcork.com