A tour of the Jeanie Johnston Boat!

The Jeanie Johnston Tour offers students a moving journey into one of the most poignant chapters of Irish history. This beautifully recreated 19th-century tall ship, moored on Dublin’s River Liffey, tells the story of the thousands who left Ireland during the Great Famine to start new lives abroad.

On board, students can explore the wooden deck, tall masts, and rigging, imagining life on the Atlantic crossing. Below deck, the cramped bunks and supplies show the challenges families faced during the long voyage. Guided by knowledgeable staff using clear English, visitors learn about the courage of the emigrants, the skill of the crew, and the ship’s unique record of no lives lost on its journeys.

The tour allows students to ask questions, take photos, and reflect on the emotional farewell from Ireland, while practising English and connecting with history. The Jeanie Johnston is more than a museum—it’s an inspiring story of endurance, hope, and human strength that shaped Irish communities worldwide.