Cork Harbour tours to make waves

A man who dipped his toe in the adventure boat business after beating cancer hopes to create waves with his new Cork Harbour tour-boat venture linking the city to Cobh.

Ocean Escapes co-founder, Andrew O’Riordan, 30, said he hopes the new business which sets sail tomorrow, and which offers a return rail-link option, will encourage more people to experience the beauty of one of the world’s great harbours: “We are an island nation and we have the second largest natural harbour in the world here in Cork, yet about 90% of the people we bring out on our boats have never been out on the water before.

“I’ve been driving boats since I was eight. I love going out on the water, getting out and having fun, and I hope to share that with our customers.”