A Magical Christmas Experience at Waterford Castle Resort
Christmas on the Island at Waterford Castle Resort
This Festive season, step away from the everyday and onto our private island, where the magic of Christmas comes to life for the whole family.
- Visit Santa in his Christmas Grotto at the Kings Channel Clubhouse and receive a special gift — Meet Santa himself in his cosy island grotto, a moment little ones (and grown-ups) will treasure.
- Get crafty with our elves — join the Crafty Elves for children's arts and crafts, and decorate festive keepsakes to take home with you..
- Take a spin on our magical Merry-Go-Round — twirl the day away on our enchanting carousel, set against the island's winter backdrop.
- Enjoy our Christmas Food Fest — warm up with festive meals, treats and seasonal snacks throughout your visit (food and drink are priced separately on a pay-as-you-go basis).
- Take home magical Reindeer Food — collect a specially prepared bag of reindeer food from Santa to sprinkle out on Christmas Eve for Rudolph and his friends.
- Capture the memory — bring home a photo of your visit to Santa on the island, a keepsake to treasure for years to come.
- Don't forget to visit our glorious Castle and our magnificent 19ft magical Christmas Tree, which makes for an excellent photo opportunity for all the family. (Subject to availability; see dates below )
Gather the family and let the island work its Christmas magic — one visit, memories for a lifetime.
Please Note: Waterford Castle Resort ferry sails every 15mins, please note this when planning your visit to ensure you are on time for Santa.
Please Note: Waterford Castle will be closed to visitors on the following dates due to a private event.
November 28th
December 4th, 5th & 19th.
Customers may cancel their booking and receive a full refund if cancelled at least 72 hours before the scheduled booking time. Please note that booking amendments cannot be made online. If you need to change your booking, you must contact us directly at 086 103 0251 between 9:00am -3:30pm Monday - Friday. All amendments must be processed through our team.