Watch: You'll only see these hidden gems from a boat in Cork city

A cruise down the lee towards the harbour unearths sights unseen and spectacular stories

Blackrock Castle as seen from the Cailín Óir. Picture: Denise O'Donoghue

For a city that's pretty much swimming in water, it's surprising that more of us haven't taken advantage of our waterways.

Thankfully, a new cruise from the city centre is opening up some new routes for us and it's highly likely you'll spot a few places you just can't see from land.