Aillwee Cave vs Marble Arch Cave

Merle · Senior Member

Aillwee Cave vs Marble Arch Cave

Michele Erdvig · Host

Merle,

I have been to both. Personally, a cave is a cave is a cave. A big hole in the ground with rock formations. But that's just me. Aillwee has an underground waterfall. Marble Arch has a underground lake and they take you on boats on the lake. Unfortunately when I was there the boats were not operating and I was miffed because I wouldn't have gone if I had known it. I was looking forward to the boat ride. Also, Marble Arch can be closed due to very rainy weather (it tends to flood).

Does that help in any way?

Michele

wojazz3 · Guru

I've been in Marble Arch but not Aillwee. You didn't miss a whole lot on the boat ride Michele. It's less than 5 minutes long. I thought it was interesting and most people on the tour really liked it. The cave is closed in the off season (October-March) because it is filled with water.

Bill

Michele Erdvig · Host

Bill,

Thanks for letting me know about the boat ride. I just thought it was unique and was looking forward to it.

Michele

Merle · Senior Member

Thanks Bill & Michele for your comments.

Merlene

Michele Erdvig · Host

Merle,

Did it help you make a decision?

Michele

Merle · Senior Member

Michele

The information was helpful but I haven't made a decision yet. It will probably depend on how much time we have in the area and I haven't gotten to that detail of the trip planning process yet.

Thanks

Merlene