Carrickcraft 2026 brochure for Boating Holidays on the River Shannon and Lough Erne in Ireland.
BOATING HOLIDAYS ON THE RIVER SHANNON AND LOUGH ERNE
Departing from 3 Bases Come and explore the Irish waterways and discover their secrets in a whole new way with boat hire on the Shannon. These places are outstanding areas for boating vacations in Ireland. Shannon cruises offer a unique perspective on Ireland’s hidden gems, along your journey discover history & heritage, culinary delights, watersports, angling and the most stunning scenery around every bend. With a choice of over 21 different cruisers to choose from and an extensive range of boats from 2 - 12 berth, we are sure to have the perfect cruiser for you, in the perfect location. You can hire for a minimum of 3 nights and start any day except Sunday. Everything you need is onboard, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and living room.
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City of Derry
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Enniskillen Lough Erne
Belleek
Belfast
Bellanaleck
Lough Allen
Carrick-on- Shannon
Knock
Lough Ree
Galway
Athlone
Dublin
River Shannon
Tullamore
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Banagher
Lough Derg
Killaloe
Shannon
Rosslare
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Cork
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History & Heritage
Restaurants
Nature
Swimming/Water sports
Angling
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Ireland
Castle Island - Lough Key
I reland, located on the outermost fringes of Western Europe, is renowned for being one of Europe's premier destinations for inland cruising holidays. With lush green countryside, silvery rivers, rich heritage and a warm welcome, Ireland offers a unique experience, which is second to none. Running through the heartlands of Ireland is the mighty River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. Lough Erne in Northern Ireland is an interconnecting network of loughs, rivers and backwaters that would take a lifetime to explore. The Shannon Erne waterway is the canal that links the 2 cruising areas to form the longest non-commercial waterway in Europe.
Killaloe
Ireland's Welcoming Waterways
We still specialise in one-way cruises and one of the most popular routes is a 2 week cruise starting at Banagher on the Lower Shannon and cruising to Bellanaleck on Upper Lough Erne, where 700km of interconnecting canals, rivers and lakes unfold before you. To make planning your holiday as hassle-free as possible, we provide an Online Tutorial, Boat Demonstration videos, detailed navigation chart, maps, grocery ordering service and transfers to and from the airport.
We will endeavour to meet all requests, large or small.
Athlone Oldest Pub in Ireland 900AD
The Upper Shannon
Our marina at Carrick-on-Shannon was opened over 50 years ago. The town has changed, but move a mile up or down river and it could be the same place. The north Shannon is probably the most lively section of the river. There are plenty of small villages along the way with good moorings and facilities. If you want to eat out every night, then this is the area you should be going to. North takes you to Lough Key, one of the most scenic areas of the Shannon reached via a meandering river and one (manned) lock. Visit Rockingham Forest Park and climb the tower for spectacular views of the lake. Head up to Boyle with its pubs and restaurants for the evening. An alternative northwards journey takes you to Lough Allen along a narrow canal and through Drumshanbo. (Please note that our larger boats will not be able to traverse the Lough Allen Canal - ask for details). Or head up to Lough Erne through Leitrim and the Shannon-Erne Waterway. With its 16 locks, all electrically operated, it is a fascinating journey through classic Irish scenery. If you travel south from Carrick you will go through the Jamestown Canal, built to bypass Jamestown and Drumsna. Travel through the Albert Lock and into Lough Boderg where you can choose to continue down the Shannon or head off into the Kilglass Lakes - remote even by our standards. Further south is the little village of Dromod or you can continue to Rooskey - another lock! But don't worry, all the Shannon locks are operated by a lock-keeper and easy to use.
Lough Key
Lanesborough is your next port of call, the entrance to Lough Ree, one of the two large lakes on the Shannon. You can head into Portrunny with a new, larger harbour, or head south towards Glassan with its fabulous lakeside golf course. Or tie up at the award-winning Wineport Restaurant for a gourmet delight. Straight across the lake is Hodson Bay with a modern hotel and facilities and home to Athlone Golf Course. The southerly part of this section is at Athlone, the largest city on the River Shannon. Athlone has a good selection of shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs, cinema, sports facilities and more.
Suggested Itineraries
3 Nights
7 Nights 4hrs day 160 km
14 Nights 4hrs day 300 km
60 km 4hrs day
Carrick - Dromod -Tarmonbarry - Glasson - Athlone - Banagher - Terryglass - Garrykennedy - Killaloe - Portumna - Clonmacnoise - Lanesborough - Carrick
Carrick - Leitrim - Drumshanbo - Lough Key Forest Park- Boyle - Carrick
Carrick - Dromod - Rooskey - Hodson Bay - Killinure - Lanesborough - Carrick
Tarmonbarry
Hodson Bay
Killinure
Lough key
The Lower Shannon
Meelick Weir
' You can't beat Banagher' goes the old saying - so that's where we based our southern marina. Banagher in County Offaly is ideally placed to cruise the Shannon south from Athlone, but a whole week could be spent happily cruising Lough Derg. With mountains sweeping down to the water, Derg is quite different to the cliffs of Lower Lough Erne or the flatlands of Lough Ree. Quaint villages such as Garrykennedy, Mountshannon and Terryglass have Award- winning pubs and restaurants. On the Western shore, take the tiny winding Scarriff River to Scarriff village. The journey up the tree-lined river with branches hanging over the water is an experience in itself - just watch out for boats coming the other way! A few hours more takes you to Killaloe and Ballina, the most southerly part of our navigation. Two villages, one on each side of the river connected by a long bridge are of historical interest and well worth a visit. It’s also a good place to stock up on supplies as you’ll have eaten all the food you bought in Banagher at the start of your holiday! And when you've had enough of lakes, head north through Banagher and take the River Suck to Ballinasloe. The excellent harbour has good mooring adjacent to the town with it’s pubs, restuarants and shops.
Clonmacnoise
Head back through Shannonbridge with it’s long, multi- arched bridge and an old fort transformed into a modern restaurant. Next stop is one of the most popular attractions in Ireland, let alone on the Shannon - and it is much better to approach by water than by road - Clonmacnoise. Renowned throughout the world, this is an Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th -13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe. There is also an excellent visitor centre. Follow the river north and you should have time to call in to Athlone, the largest town on the river with shops and restaurants. Meander slowly back down to Banagher for your final night with a great choice of pubs and restaurants.
Garrykennedy
Suggested Itineraries
3 Nights 4hrs day 60 km
7 Nights
14 Nights
4hr day
4hrs day
300 km
160 km
Banagher - Terryglass- Garrykennedy- Killaloe- Portumna - Clonmacnoise - Glasson - Lanesborough - Dromod Lough Key - Carrick - Tarmonbarry Athlone - Banagher
Banagher - Shannonbridge - Athlone - Hodson Bay - Killinure - Clonmacnoise - Banagher
Banagher - Terryglass- Garrykennedy- Killaloe- Mountshannon- Shannonbridge - Banagher
River Shannon
Athlone
River Suck
Clonmacnoise
Ballinasloe
Shannonbridge
Tullamore
Banagher
Portumna
Terryglass
Lough Derg
Mountshannon
Scarriff
Garrykennedy
Killaloe
Lanesborough
Our marina station on the Erne Waterway System is at Bellanaleck on the Erne River between the two loughs. You can travel north on to Lower Lough Erne or south on to Upper Lough Erne; or if you are here for a week, you can do both. These waters are framed by magnificent country - lush green rolling meadows give way to craggy uplands with spectacular cliffs that then lead on to uninterrupted open moorland. This is truly breathtaking lakeland, unrivalled throughout Europe. From the loughs the night sky is jet black and studded with a panorama of brilliant stars. The long summer days are so peaceful - hardly another boat will interrupt your calm. There are numerous free moorings along the waterway, many on uninhabited islands - just you and your family. Lower Lough Erne, the most northerly of the two loughs, is a great expanse of open water fringed by mountains and dotted with islands. Upper Lough Erne is filled with dozens of islands, so it is more like a meandering river than a lake. Some islands have jetties and offer perfect lunchtime picnic stops. Lough Erne & Shannon Erne Waterway
Devenish Island
Upper Lough Erne
Heritage features high on the Lough Erne tour - a perfectly preserved 12th century round tower on Devenish Island is easily reached by boat - and if you like your heritage older, there are some 6th century carvings on White Island. And for something more active, there are watersports centres on both lakes, offering sailing, waterskiing and kayaking. Enniskillen, lying between the two loughs, is a picturesque market town and fascinating heritage centre. By day this busy town brims with shops, museums, a sports centre and castle. By night, Enniskillen comes alive with happy holiday merriment from the wealth of original pubs and restaurants that offer delicious international culinary delights. The Ballinamore and Ballyconnell Canal was re-opened in 1994 and links the Erne to the Shannon. The canal itself is a delightful cruise, meandering through a series of rivers, canals and loughs, with the odd colourful pub and eating place along its banks. There are 16 locks along the canal - but they are all hydraulicly controlled, so very easy to operate.
White Island
Suggested Itineraries
7 Nights
4 Nights
7 Nights - One - way Tour
4hrs day
5hrs day
4hrs day
70 km
160 km
100 km
Bellanaleck - Devenish Island - Kesh - Belleek - Lough Erne Resort - Crom Castle Belturbet - Bellanaleck
Bellanaleck - Devenish Island - Enniskillen - Belturbet - Ballyconnell - Ballinamore - Leitrim - Carrick - on -Shannon
Bellanaleck - Enniskillen - Kesh - Castle Archdale - Bellanaleck
Belleek
Castle Archdale
Devenish Island
Lough Erne Resort
Crom Castle
Enniskillen Castle
Sustainable Travel
Lowering our Environmental Impact Taking a cruising holiday in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is a great choice for fans of slow travel. You can enjoy the stunning scenery as you gently cruise along, watching the wildlife along the riverbanks and tasting the freedom that comes with the escape to the waterways. Slow travel also involves lowering our environmental impact and Carrickcraft are always striving to become more sustainable. With that in mind, we have changed from diesel oil to sustainable HVO.
A Cleaner and Healthier Marina HVO is a sustainable, low carbon replacement for diesel oil and will reduce our emissions by 92%. In independent tests, it was shown to improve performance and reliability when used as a marine fuel. It will also lead to a cleaner marina and healthier atmosphere for customers and staff. Diverse Flora and Fauna This change will also help to preserve habitats for the diverse flora and fauna that you may encounter on your journey. In particular, the Shannon Callows, between Lough Ree and Lough Derg is home to a wide variety of bird life and diverse plants and flowers. So, you can now hire a boat with Carrickcraft knowing that you are contributing in a positive way to a more sustainable environment.
No Experience Needed
Licence free cruising In Ireland and Northern Ireland there is no licence requirement for cruising, anyone 18 years or over can hire a cruiser. Online Tutorial We recommend that all crew members complete the Online Tutorial before arrival as it contains a lot of useful information to help you enjoy your holiday. It takes around 1-2 hours to complete and can be done at your leisure. There are 12 modules and a Captain’s Quiz at the end. When you complete the Captain’s Quiz, you will receive a certificate. We will also be notified that you have completed the tutorial. This will make your check- in at the marina quicker and easier. Check it out here: https://www.carrickcraft.com/online-tutorial/ How will I navigate? On arrival, you will receive a copy of our bespoke Navigation Guide. Simply learn a few basic rules of navigation and you will find it very easy. The entire Shannon and Erne system is marked with poles to show you where to go and warn you of shallow water. Simply stay between these markers and you will be fine. So long as you follow our charts and maps you will find the rivers and lakes perfectly safe for people who have not experienced a cruising holiday before. The detailed Navigation Guide also provides information on facilities provided at each mooring location along the way.
Remember the Golden Rule of a boating holiday on the Shannon and Erne: There’s no hurry!
How will I control the boat? You will receive a demonstration by an instructor on your own craft and you will be shown the controls and how they work. The instructor will demonstrate how to leave a mooring (and return) and you will then be able to do some manoeuvres yourself. This is the time to ask the instructor any questions you may have. Teamwork and routines Managing a cruiser successfully requires teamwork and it is best to allocate specific tasks to each member of the crew before setting off so that everyone is involved in the day-to-day running of the cruiser. Before setting off it is important that everybody knows what they are doing and has attended the navigation class. Electrical/battery power The batteries supplying the electrical power must be recharged each day, this means running the engine for at least 2 hours every day. Fuel At the start of your voyage the cruiser will have a full tank of fuel. The Waterford, Clare, Kilkenny, Wexford and Carlow Classes have sufficient fuel to last 2 weeks normally (about 60 hours driving) and can only be re- fuelled at a Carrickcraft base. The locations of fuel stations are shown on the Navigation Charts. Please note that fuel may not always be available on Sundays as many businesses, including Carrickcraft, have restricted opening hours.
Water Activities
Traditional Irish Music
Ireland is renowned for the Traditional Music which is played in hundreds of pubs and bars up and down the country. Along the Shannon and Erne there is no shortage of pubs where you can tie up for the night and head into town for a memorable night of music. If you are wondering what you will hear, the fiddle is the mainstay of the band, likely with a flute and whistle and the traditional Irish percussion, the Bodhrán. If you're lucky you will also hear a harp and maybe the Uilleann Pipes. Most pubs only have music on a few nights a week, so you will need to plan your journey to be in the right place at the right time.
What could be better than mooring at one of the many water activity centres along the Shannon and Erne Waterways and trying out some of the many sports on offer. With your accommodation right on the water, this is the perfect opportunity to try something new. Lough Derg - Aqua Splash at Dromineer - Stand up paddle board - Water park - Kayak - Pedal boats UL Sport Adventure centre - Killaloe - Sailing - Windsurfing Kayaking - Canoeing - Rockclimbing Wall - High Ropes Course Low Ropes Course - Team Challenge - Orienteering - Archery
Ballina heated outdoor swimming pool Lough Key Forest Park - P Mac Kayaks
Shannon River adventure - Rooskey - Kayaking, SUPs, Kayak trips, Climbing Wall, Archery, Fun Assault course. Hodson Bay Lough Ree - Baysports is home to Ireland's largest inflatable waterpark. Share Discovery Village - Lisnaskea Upper Loug Erne - Waterpark - Kayak -Stand up paddle board - Towables
Golf
A Carrickcraft cruising holiday allows easy access to over 20 of the top golf courses in Ireland. Whether your cruise starts at Bellanaleck on Lough Erne, Carrick-on-Shannon or Banagher on the Shannon, with Carrickcraft you have the enviable position of mooring just minutes from some of Irelands finest curvaceous greens and rolling fairways. - Lough Derg, East Clare Golf Club - Portumna Golf Club - Athlone Golf Club - Glasson Golf Cub - Slieve Russell Golf and Country Club near Belturbet - Enniskillen Golf Club - Lough Erne Resort - Mooring at Belleek, a short taxi ride will take you to Bundoran Golf Club,
Restaurants & Distilleries
Portumna - The Ferry Inn a traditional Irish bar and Restaurant with Live music. Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel offers fantastic dining options. At Shannonbridge choose from the likes of Lukers, Fallon’s Bar or JJ killeens, while there, indulge in a glass of their Seven Churches whiskey named after the 7 churches at Clonmacnoise. Glasson Lakehouse, a beautiful hotel off the shores of Lough Ree which also offers an 18 hole championship golf course & golf club hire. Coffeys Bar & Food store offering pizza, sit in or takeaway, ice cream and general groceries. Lough Ree Distillery, enjoy their tasting and distillery tours, they also have an onsite coffee shop. Carrick-on-Shannon has many restaurants and takeaways to choose from, try Vittos or the Oarsman for a casual dining experience. Towards Lough Key, stop off at the beautiful Tara Marina and enjoy some Italian delights. The Shed Distillery home of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, book a tour of their distillery or enjoy Tapas & Cocktails every Friday & Saturday evening. The Jackalope Café serves a wide range of hearty Irish foods 7 days a week from 10am, no need to book.
Portumna Golf Course
The Irish climate is well suited to sport angling. It is temperate and kind to the angler with moderate summers, mild winters and adequate rainfall throughout the year. Many Irish people enjoy fishing but they are happy to share the fish with fellow anglers from all over the world. Few locals, however, fish for coarse fish (freshwater species other than the salmon and trout family) which means that the magnificent pike, bream, tench and roach fisheries are largely left to the tourist. No licence required on the Shannon Angling on the Shannon and Erne
History & Heritage
Ireland is famed the world over for its heritage and history, and on a cruising holiday on the Shannon and Erne, you will find numerous fascinating sites of historic interest: castles, gardens and heritage centres right on the river or just a short walk from the many moorings. To provide protection from invaders, many of the fortifications were built on islands or close to rivers, but with a cruiser you have access to many sites only accessible by boat - just moor up alongside and view at your leisure. On Lough Erne, you can visit Devenish Island with its wonderful round tower and church ruins, then head up the lake to the 6th Century carved figures on White Island. Cross the lake to visit Tully Castle before heading back to Enniskillen and the famous castle. On Upper Lough Erne, you can visit Crom Castle on your way to the Shannon- Erne Waterway and on to the Shannon. Here, you can visit Castle Island on Lough Key (only by dinghy, but you can tie up the cruiser close-by). And if you have time, stroll in to Boyle from the harbour and visit the Abbey and King House. Stop off in Carrick-on-Shannon and visit the Costello Chapel - the smallest in Ireland. Further down the Shannon, there are plenty of sights in Athlone, including the Castle, and then motor downstream to Clonmacnoise, a fascinating 6th century monastic site with its own jetty. And if you have time to get to Lough Derg, you can stay the night in Portumna Castle harbour.
Anglers are welcome throughout the whole of Ireland but there are some differences between the North and South as far as regulations and licences are concerned. No licence is required for coarse or pike fishing on the Shannon, but a share certificate is required for game fishing. A licence is required for all types of fishing in Northern Ireland and these are available to buy online & at our marina. In Ireland, conservation is necessary to protect the variety of fish in our waters. Local fishery bye-laws are very strict and you must make yourself aware of them before you arrive. There is no close season for coarse fishing in either the North or South. The season for game fishing varies in different regions. Fishing from your cruiser allows you the option of moving to where the action is - and when you find a good spot, you can stay there! Think of your cruiser as a cottage that moves - there are literally hundreds of places to tie up and plenty of pubs and shops for when you're finished. The popular coarse fish species in Ireland are Pike, Bream, Roach, Tench, Hybrids (roach/bream & rudd/bream) & Perch. Once large bream are encountered it is not unusual to get bags of 150lbs to 250lbs. And for the Pike angler starting in Banagher, fishing is often very productive, especially around Meelick where fish up to 20lbs+ are reported quite frequently. There is no need to bring your own bait as there is a network of Bait Stockists around the region, and we can pre-order and deliver your bait for you. Most of our angling visitors prefer the sedan-style boats as they have aft cockpits from which you can fish safely. These include the Limerick Class, Tyrone Class, Wave Duke and Carlow Class - and for the discerning customer, the Wave Princess and Wexford Class. We can also supply fishing dinghies up to 14' long and outboard motors so that you can explore the smaller inaccessible tributaries and creeks.
Portumna Castle
You will be amazed at how the country's traditional culture has been preserved in modern day Ireland. As well as the many attractions described here, there are many towers and ruins alongside the river or on islands which you will cruise past, such as the round tower at Banagher or the medieval ruins on Trinity Island in Lough Key. Particular attention should also be paid to the many locks and bridges which have historic interest such as Meelick Lock and the magnificent 16 arch bridge at Shannonbridge. Even the harbours themselves tell us much about bygone days, for example the historic Richmond Harbour at the entrance to the Royal Canal. Many of the sites have excellent visitor centres or museums where you can discover more about the site and its past. There are few holidays which give you such unrivalled access to Ireland’s unique history and heritage.
Roscommon Class Our biggest boat, this cruiser is ideal for five couples or for two families. 10 + 2 berth Flybridge Premium Boat
14.6m x 4.1m (48ft x 13.6ft)
5 separate double/twin cabins. 3 electric toilet compartments with WC, shower, basin and heated towel rails. Large galley with gas hob, two ovens and two fridges. Large airy saloon with ample seating for the entire crew. Internal and external helm positions with large outside deck. Full central heating. DVD Player & hairdryer. 240V power supply from an inverter. Available in Carrick & for one-way hires.
Please note: Three adults are required to operate the Roscommon Class cruiser
Bowthruster / Sternthruster
Shorepower
x 2
Classic Boat 8 + 2 berth Flybridge Fermanagh Class A popular cruiser with four cabins, this is a great cruiser for four couples or for two families.
12.8m x 4.1m (42ft x 13.6ft) 4 separate double/twin cabins. 2 electric toilet compartments with WC and basin. 2 separate shower compartments.
Excellent galley with gas hob, oven/grill, fridge and good work surface.
Dual helm positions. Large deck area with seating and table. Large airy saloon with ample seating for the entire crew. Full central heating. DVD Player & hairdryer. 240V power supply from an inverter.
Available for one-way hires. Available from all 3 marinas.
Bowthruster / Sternthruster
Shorepower
Pet friendly
Galway Octo Premium Boat 8 + 2 berth Flybridge
The Galway Octo is ideal for crews of either four couples or two couples and four children.
13.95m x 3.8m (44ft x 12.5ft)
The Galway Octo has a bright living area offering a panoramic view of your surroundings and a large deck space at the back, great for alfresco dining. It has four spacious cabins – Two twin/double cabins and two fixed doubles. Additional sleeping for two in the living area. Two spacious bathrooms with toilet, wash hand basin and shower. The kitchen offers a remarkable amount of equipment – a large fridge, hob and oven whilst there is also a radio/CD/MP3 player and connectivity to shore power supply of 220 volts. DVD Player There is a second steering position on the top deck Available in Carrick
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Waterford Class Premium Boat The ideal cruiser for three couples or the larger family. With low decks all round, the Waterford is very easily handled by two people. 11.9m x 3.9m (39ft x 12.8ft) 3 separate ensuite cabins with electric toilets, showers, basins and heated towel rails, all with double or twin beds. Well equipped galley with large fridge and eye-level grill/oven, gas hob and stainless steel sink. Dual steering positions - one inside and another on the flybridge. Large sundeck with all-round seating, plenty of room for entertaining. 240V power supply from an inverter, DVD Player and household hairdryer. 6 + 2 berth Flybridge
Available for one-way hires. Available from all 3 marinas.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Budget boat Clare Class
Great value for 6 or 8 people, especially good for families - children like the bunk beds in the aft cabin. 6 + 2 berth Flybridge
11.3m x 3.8m (37ft x 12.6ft)
3 cabins, one with double bed (aft), one with bunk beds (port aft) and one with 2 single beds forward (convertible to double). Convertible double bed in spacious saloon. Dual steering inside and outside. Large sundeck with all-round seating. 2 bathrooms with showers, basins and WC. Available from Carrick & Banagher marina.
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
x 2
Premium Boat 6 + 2 berth Flybridge With 3 spacious cabins, this boat is ideal for 3 couples or for the larger family. Leitrim Sixto
Spacious ensuite double cabin at the front and a further 2 cabins - one double, one twin. Large outside deck area at the back. Second steering position on the top deck. Convertible double bed in the saloon. 2 Bathrooms with showers, basins and WC. DVD Player 13.5m x 3.8m (44ft x 12.5ft)
The low deck allows good accessibility. Available for one-way hires & from all 3 marinas.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
A very comfortable cruiser for six people with three large ensuite double cabins and plenty of space in the saloon and galley. 6 berth Flybridge Premium boat Tipperary Class 3 separate ensuite cabins with electric toilets, all changeable to either twin beds or double bed. Bright saloon with plenty of substantial galley. Dual steering positions - one inside and one on the upper deck. Upper deck with handbasin, fridge, table and seating. 12.9m x 3.8m (42ft x 12.5ft)
Bathing platform. 240V Shorepower. Hairdryer. Available from Carrick marina only.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Longford Class 4 + 2 berth Flybridge A very comfortable cruiser for just 4 people with 2 large ensuite double cabins and plenty of space in the saloon and galley. 12.9m x 3.8m (42ft x 12.5ft) 2 separate ensuite cabins with electric toilets, one with a fixed double bed and one with twin/double bed. Bright saloon with plenty of substantial galley. Dual steering positions - one inside and one on the upper deck. Upper deck with handbasin, fridge, table and seating. Bathing platform and shorepower. Premium boat
DVD Player and Hairdryer. Available for one-way hires. Available from Carrick & Banagher marina.
Bowthruster Shorepower
Cavan class Premium boat 4 + 2 berth A new addition to our fleet for 2026, the Cavan class has a bright living area offering a panoramic view of your surroundings and a deck space at the back for alfresco dining. 10.85m x 3.8m (35.6ft x 12.5ft) 2 spacious cabins at the bow of the boat, one with a double bed, the other with two singles convertible to a double. The living area can also be converted to a bed. The kitchen offers a large fridge, burner hob and oven. 2 bathrooms with showers, basins and electric WC. A Second steering position on the top deck. Radio/MP3 player & DVD player.
Available from Carrick & Banagher marina.
Bowthruster
Shorepower
Pet friendly
The Linssen offers a level of luxury beyond our normal boats. Built in steel in Holland using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. Ideally suited for two couples or a small family. 10.7m x 3.4m (35ft x 11ft) Linssen 2 cabins each with double bed, and a convertible double in saloon. Large galley in the spacious saloon area. Single helm on flybridge with heating and excellent canvas covers. 2 bathrooms with showers, basins and electric WC. 240V supply from inverter. Hairdryer 4 + 2 berth Flybridge Premium boat
Available for one-way hires. Available from all 3 marinas.
Bowthruster/ Sternthruster
Shorepower
Premium boat Wexford Class
4 + 2 berth Sedan
11.0m x 3.8m (36ft x 12.6ft) With a unique cabin layout, this boat is perfect for a family of four. The forward cabin can be two single beds or an island double. The side-cabins are ideal for teenagers. Island Queen-size double or two single beds. Two side-cabins with single bed, wardrobe and bedside shelf. Separate shower compartment. Full central heating, heated towel rail & electric toilet. Easy access to deck. Large saloon with convertible double bed. Fully- equipped galley with three-ring cooker
and oven/grill. Plus two small fridges. 240V power supply from an inverter. DVD Player & Hairdryer. A vailable from all 3 marinas.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
4 + 2 berth Flybridge Kilkenny Class Classic Boat
Designed and built exclusively for Carrickcraft to cruise the Irish waterways. A superb dual-helm cruiser for two couples or for a family of four. Low decks ensure easy access.
10.4m x 3.8m (34ft x 12.6ft)
2 cabins, both with two single beds convertible to a double. Convertible double in saloon. Impressive and spacious saloon and galley. Dual steering positions inside and on flybridge. Sundeck at upper helm. 2 ensuite bathrooms with showers, basins and electric WC. Fitted with long-range fuel tanks.
Available for one-way hires. Available from all 3 marinas.
Shorepower
Pet friendly
Limerick Class Premium boat
4 + 1 berth Sedan
10.5m x 3.8m (34ft x 12.6ft) Two sleeping cabins - one with double bed, one with bunk beds. Excellent fully-fitted galley. Large shower compartment with electric toilet (one of the biggest in this size of boat). Internal helm position. Large aft cockpit suitable for fishing or just sitting out. DVD Player & hairdryer. Available from all 3 marinas. The perfect cruiser for young families with a double cabin forward and bunk beds for the children. Also popular with fishermen.
x2
Bowthruster
Wave Princess 4 + 1 berth Sedan Classic boat
A compact cruiser with two sleeping cabins, a bright airy saloon, compact galley and a large cockpit aft.
2 separate sleeping cabins, one small double and one with twin convertible to a large double. Large bright saloon. Nice galley with 4-ring hob , oven/grill and fridge. Bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Radio / CD / Mp3 player. 240V from inverter (150W). Aft cockpit suitable for fishing. 9.45 m x 3.65m (31ft x 11.9ft)
Available for one-way hires. Available from all 3 marinas .
Pet friendly
Tyrone Class 2 + 1 berth Sedan Classic boat
The ideal boat for a couple. There is a sleeping cabin forward, the boat is fitted with luxuries usually only found on our larger boats. 9.0m x 3.2m (29.5ft x 10.5ft)
Separate sleeping cabin with double bed. Comprehensive galley with cooker, fridge and plenty of space. Internal helm with seating for two. Spacious aft cockpit - ideal for sitting out. One bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Easily handled by two people. DVD Player - Hairdryer. 240v supply from Inverter.
Available from all 3 marinas
Wave Duke 2 + 1 berth Sedan Classic boat
Bright, airy two-berth boat perfect for a couple, the Wave Duke has a raised saloon perfect to sit and look out. Separate sleeping cabin with twin beds convertible to a large double. Nice galley with 4-ring burner, oven/grill and fridge. Internal helm. Spacious aft cockpit - ideal for sitting out, bathing platform. One bathroom with shower, basin and WC. 8.84m x 3.17m (29ft x 10.4ft)
Radio / CD / Mp3 player. 240V from inverter (150W) Easily handled by two people. Available from all 3 marinas Available for one-way hires
Pet friendly
2 + 2 berth Sedan Carlow Class Budget boat
A highly manoeuvrable and very popular cruiser built and fitted to our own specification, unique to the Irish Waterways. Main cabin with convertible seating into 2 single beds or one double bed. Double bed in cabin under steering position. Spacious galley area and saloon. Raised inside steering position in wheelhouse. Large aft cockpit. 1 bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Available from all 3 marinas. 8.25m x 3.1m (27ft x 10.2ft)
Pet friendy
Pénichette® 1500R
8 + 4 berth Budget boat
The largest boat in the Irish Locaboat fleet, the 1500R sleeps up to 12 people.
14.5m x 3.9m (47.5ft x 12.6ft) Four large double cabins with the possibility of additional upper Pullman berths (on request) in the two front cabins.
Dinette convertible into a double bed Handbasin, hanging cupboard and storage in each cabin. Two shower compartments with shower, handbasin and electric WC. Fitted kitchen, inside steering, two large sliding sunroofs. Saloon with 230 V socket (Shorepower). Available from Carrick marina.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Classic boat Pénichette® 1400FB The largest flybridge boat, with one of the biggest galleys you will see and a large separate saloon.With four double cabins, perfect for a large family. 14.0m x 3.9m (46.0ft x 12.6ft) Two forward cabins with two single/one double bed. Hanging cupboard and storage. Each cabin has its own shower, handbasin and electric WC. Separate electric WC. Separate shower compartment with shower and handbasin. Central saloon with inside steering. Fitted kitchen. Dinette convertible to single bed. Saloon with 230 V socket (Shorepower). Available from Carrick marina. 8 + 1 berth Flying Bridge
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Pénichette® 1165FB 6 + 1 berth Flying Bridge Classic boat So many windows, so much light in this mid-size flybridge boat. Ideal for families or groups. 11.6m x 3.9m (38.0ft x 12.6ft) Superb forward double cabin with large ensuite shower compartment with basin, shower and electric WC. Stern cabin with double bed & hanging cupboard. Second stern cabin with bunk beds. Separate shower and WC. Central saloon with inside steering. Fitted kitchen. Dinette convertible to single bed. Saloon with 230 V socket (Shorepower). Available from Carrick marina.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Pénichette® 1120R
4 + 2 berth Classic boat
11.2m x 3.9m (36.7ft x 12.6ft) The 1120R has a large aft cockpit so this is a popular boat with anglers. Two identical cabins forward make this an ideal boat for two couples.
Two large forward cabins with double bed, handbasin, hanging cupboard and storage. Two shower compartments with shower, handbasin and WC. Fitted kitchen, inside steering, two large sliding sunroofs. Dinette convertible to double bed. Saloon with 230 V socket (Shorepower). Available from Carrick marina.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Pénichette® 1020FB 4 + 1 berth Flying Bridge The smallest Flybridge boat in the fleet, the 1020FB has inside and outside steering. Classic boat 10.2m x 3.6m (33.5ft x 11.6ft) Forward cabin with either one double or two or three single berths (with one upper bunk berth installed on request), shower compartment with shower, basin and electric WC.
Stern cabin with double bed. Storage and hanging space. Shower compartment with shower, basin and electric WC. Central saloon with inside steering postion. Dinette convertible to single bed. Saloon with 230 V socket (Shorepower). Available from Carrick & Banagher marina.
Shorepower
Bowthruster
Pet friendly
Booking Form
DETAILS OF HIRER Details of hirer
Name of Captain (to whom all correspondence will be addressed).................................................................................................................................. Address of Captain................................................................. Crew Names (Forenames and Surnames) ................................................................................................ 1.......................................................... ................................................................................................ 2 ......................................................... Country ................................................................................... 3 ......................................................... Daytime Telephone ................................................................ 4 ......................................................... Email ....................................................................................... 5 ......................................................... Choice of cruiser & Duration 6 ......................................................... 1st choice cruiser.................................................................... 7 ......................................................... 2nd choice cruiser................................................................... If you have more than 7crew, please use a separate sheet Start date....................................... Number of Days............ Have you cruised the Shannon/Erne before? Male Yes Female No Age (if under 18) choice of cruiser & duration
Cruise marina
Start and Finish in Carrick............................................. Start and Finish in Banagher......................................... Start and Finish in Bellanaleck...................................... Carrick to Banagher one-way........................................ Bellanaleck to Carrick one-way..................................... Bellanaleck to Banagher one-way (14 days only)......... Please note that one-way hires may be in the opposite direction to that shown - you will be notified of the direction 2 weeks before departure. Also please note that the oneway hire supplement does not include the cost of moving you or your car back to where you started.
Extras
Bicycles (number)................................ Pet ................................................................ DVD Player........................... Extra Dinghy ................................... 12' 14' With Outboard.......................................................................
Transfers
Please arrange transfers as follows: Arrival Airport .......................................................................... Flight Number.................................. Arrival Time..................
Departure Airport.................................................................. Flight Number......................... Departure Time .................
Cancellation
If a booking is cancelled more than 6 weeks from the start of the hire, the hirer will lose the booking deposit. If a booking is cancelled between 4 and 6 weeks from the start of the hire, the hirer is liable for the booking deposit and 50% of the balance. If a booking is cancelled within 4 weeks of the start of the hire, then the hirer is liable for the entire booking cost. We strongly advise hirers to arrange Cancellation Insurance.
Payment
Booking Deposit is due immediately:
Carlow, Tyrone, Wave Duke
€200 €400 €400 €600
£175 £350 £350 £550 £700 £900
Wexford, Cavan, Limerick, Wave Princess, Kilkenny,
If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to Carrickcraft. If paying by card, please complete details even if already given by telephone.
Pénichette® 1020 & 1120
Clare, Waterford, Leitrim Sixto, Pénichette® 1165
Fermanagh, Galway Octo, Tipperary, Longford, Linssen, P® 1400 1500 €800
Roscommon
€1000
Credit / Debit Card Number Start Date
Expiry Date CCV Number (last 3 digits on back of card) I authorise you to debit my card with £/€..................... immediately and the balance of hire 6 weeks before the start date Name and address of cardholder............................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................ Signature of Cardholder.................................................... Captain's Declaration - I certify on behalf of all people included on this booking form, by whom I am authorised to make this booking, that we have read the Conditions of Hire in this brochure and agree that this booking is made subject to these conditions. Captain's Signature................................................................. Date ........................................................................
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extras
All-inclusive package
SHANNON
ERNE
3-5
6-8 9-11 12-14
3-5
6-8 9-11 12-14
We can now offer an All-Inclusive package to include any fuel used (for both the engine and the heater), the insurance excess & cleaning at the end of the holiday. It depends on what boat you are on and how long you are going for. Due to the volatility of the cost of fuel, we cannot give quotes for the All-inclusive package in advance. The price of the All-Inclusive package will be quoted on your day of departure. CLEANING The boats are hired as self-catering accommodation and you are required to return the boat in a clean state, with all dishes washed and put away, bins emptied and beds stripped.You should also sweep all floors and the decks should be cleaned and free of mud and dirt. The bathrooms should be cleaned as well. There is an option to pay for extra cleaning to cover the inside and outside general clean. The prices for 2025 are as follows: € £ P1500/1400 Fermanagh, 100 95 Galway, Roscommon,Clare Tipperary, Waterford, P1165, 85 80 Linssen, Leitrim, Longford
days days days days €100 €100 €100 €100 €35 €55 €80 €100 ----------------- FREE ----------------
days days days days £85 £85 £85 £85 £30 £50 £70 £85 ------------------ FREE ----------------
Pets (per animal)
Bicycle
Dinghy (10ft)
Extra Dinghy (10ft / 12ft) €24
€42 €58 €66
£22
£40 £58 £66
with outboard
€80 €130 €160 €200
£67 £110 £135 £160
Dinghy (14ft)
€30
€52 €75 €90
£25
£45 £65 £75
with outboard
€100 €150 €175 €220
£83 £125 £150 £180
DVD player
€32
€60 €80 €90
£28
£50 £70 £75
TRANSFER - PER PERSON
These rates are for coaches operated with other tour operators. For flights arriving after 18:00 and departures before 10:00 there may be a surcharge
Monday - Saturday Single return
Dublin Airport to all our hire bases
€55 £46
€110
£92 All other days and routes will be a private transfer, prices on request.
One-way - €150 per booking
PETS - €100/ £85 PER PET
A Carrickcraft speciality, a one-way hire allows you the time to see much more of the river than would otherwise be possible. Start from any Marina and finish at any other. Ideal option for air-travellers as we can collect you from the airport, take you to one marina, you cruise to a different marina, and we take you back to the airport! You will be advised of the direction of your one-way about 2 weeks before you arrive. Please note that this charge does not include the cost of moving you, or your car, back to the marina from which you started.
Pets are NOT PERMITTED on Roscommon, Longford, Linssen, Limerick and Tyrone. They are very welcome on all other boat types. We can recommend excellent kennels close to the marinas for your pet should you need them. .
P1020/1120, Kilkenny
65 60
Cavan, Wexford
Limerick, Wave Princess Tyrone, Wave Duke, Carlow
40 35
SPECIAL OFFERS
Fuel
Early booking discount
Book before the 30th November 2025 & receive a 15% discount, book before 31st January 2026 & receive a 10% discount.
For short-breaks over Irish Bank Holiday weekends (6th April, 4th May, 1st June, 3rd August and 26th October) minimum booking is 4 days. Short breaks are not possible on one-way hires. For the Roscommon, Fermanagh, Tipperary, Waterford, Leitrim, Galway, Linssen, and Wexford Classes, short breaks will go on sale in early February. Watch the website for boats becoming available or contact the Reservations Office. Go to www.carrickcraft.com for the most up-to-date prices with all current offers included. You will be required to pay for any fuel used during your holiday. It is difficult to tell how much, as some of you will motor a lot, and some of you will not. On average, a 2-berth boat uses approximately 3.5 litres per hour, a 4- berth boat uses 5 litres per hour and a 6-berth boat will use 7 litres per hour. EXCEPTIONS
4 days for price of 3 Book a 4-day holiday starting on a Monday and pay for 3 days. 10 days offer on Fermanagh, Clare, Book a 10-day holiday returning on or before 9th Kilkenny, Wave Princess, Carlow May or starting on or after 5th September only & Wave Duke pay for 7 days. (cannot be combined with any other offer). You will be required to leave a returnable insurance excess when you collect your boat from the marina. This excess will be returned in full when the boat is returned undamaged to the correct marina. The quickest and safest means of payment is by Credit Card. Cheques cannot be accepted for insurance deposit. Shannon Shannon Erne Erne Excess Reduced to €150 Excess Reduced to £130 Tyrone, Wave Duke, Carlow €1.200 €105 £1.000 £90 Excess Reduced to €175 Excess Reduced to £145 Cavan, Wexford, Clare, Kilkenny, Limerick,Wave Princess, €1.500 €130 £1.300 £115 1165/1120/1020 Excess Reduced to €250 Excess Reduced to £200 Roscommon, Fermanagh, Waterford, Leitrim Sixto Galway, Linssen, Longford €1.750 €165 £1.500 £140 Tipperary, 1500/1400 RETURNABLE INSURANCE EXCESS Excess Reduction Example: You will be liable for the first €1,500 of damage or loss to a Clare Class boat. However, by paying a one-off non-refundable fee of €130, you can reduce this to €175.
hire rates 2026 erne in gb £ incl. vat
E R N E
Fermanagh
Waterford
Leitrim Sixto
Linssen
Kilkenny
Start Date
Season 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day
15.03. - 18.04. 19.04. - 16.05. 17.05. - 06.06. 07.06. - 11.07. 12.07. - 15.08. 16.08. - 05.09. 06.09. - 26.09. 27.09. - 17.10. 18.10. - 01.11.
A B
1,300 1,400
166 179 212 232 255 232 212 179 166
948
122 132 156 171 188 171 156 132 122
962
124 134 159 174 191 174 159 134 124
1,074 1,156 1,371 1,503 1,652 1,503 1,371 1,156 1,074
140 151 179 197 216 197 179 151 140
722 777 921
93
1,021 1,210 1,327 1,458 1,327 1,210 1,021
1,036 1,228 1,347 1,480 1,347 1,228 1,036
100 119 130 143 130 119 100
C 1,660 D 1,820
1,010 1,110 1,010
E
2,000
D 1,820 C 1,660
921 777 722
B A
1,400 1,300
948
962
93
Wexford
Limerick
Princess
Tyrone
Duke
Carlow
Start Date
Season 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day 3 days Add day
15.03. - 18.04. 19.04. - 16.05. 17.05. - 06.06. 07.06. - 11.07. 12.07. - 15.08. 16.08. - 05.09. 06.09. - 26.09. 27.09. - 17.10. 18.10. - 01.11.
A B C
773 832 987
98
543 585 693 760 835 760 693 585 543
70 75 89 97
543 585 693 760 835 760 693 585 543
70 75 89 97
465 501 594 652 716 652 594 501 465
60 64 76 84 92 84 76 64 60
465 501 594 652 716 652 594 501 465
60 64 76 84 92 84 76 64 60
437 470 558 612 672 612 558 470 437
57 62 73 80 88 80 73 62 57
106 125 137 151 137 125 106
D 1,082
E
1,189
107
107
D 1,082
97 89 75 70
97 89 75 70
C B A
987 832 773
98
n
o
ONE/TWO WEEKS
E R N E
Fermanagh
Waterford
Leitrim Sixto
Linssen
Kilkenny
Start Date
Season 1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
15.03. - 18.04. 19.04. - 16.05. 17.05. - 06.06. 07.06. - 11.07. 12.07. - 15.08. 16.08. - 05.09. 06.09. - 26.09. 27.09. - 17.10. 18.10. - 01.11.
A 1,964 3,732 1,436 2,728 1,458 2,770 1,634 3,105 1,094 1,805 B 2,116 4,020 1,549 2,943 1,572 2,987 1,760 3,344 1,177 1,942 C 2,508 4,765 1,834 3,485 1,864 3,542 2,087 3,965 1,397 2,305 D 2,748 5,221 2,011 3,821 2,043 3,882 2,291 4,353 1,530 2,525 E 3,020 5,738 2,210 4,199 2,244 4,264 2,516 4,780 1,682 2,775 D 2,748 5,221 2,011 3,821 2,043 3,882 2,291 4,353 1,530 2,525 C 2,508 4,765 1,834 3,485 1,864 3,542 2,087 3,965 1,397 2,305 B 2,116 4,020 1,549 2,943 1,572 2,987 1,760 3,344 1,177 1,942 A 1,964 3,732 1,436 2,728 1,458 2,770 1,634 3,105 1,094 1,805
Wexford
Limerick
Princess
Tyrone
Duke
Carlow
Start Date
Season 1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks 1,564 1,682
1 wk
2 wks 1,564 1,682
1 wk
2 wks 1,163 1,249 1,482 1,630
1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
15.03. - 18.04. 19.04. - 16.05. 17.05. - 06.06. 07.06. - 11.07. 12.07. - 15.08. 16.08. - 05.09. 06.09. - 26.09. 27.09. - 17.10. 18.10. - 01.11.
A B
1,165 2,214 1,256 2,386
823 885
823 885
705 757 898 988
705 757 898 988
1163 1249 1482 1630 1789 1630 1482 1249 1163
665 718 850 932
1264 1364 1615 1771 1946 1771 1615 1364 1264
C 1,487 2,825 1,049 1,993 1,049 1,993 D 1,630 3,097 1,148 2,181 1,148 2,181
E
1,793 3,407 1,263 2,400 1,263 2,400 1,084 1,789
1084
1024
D 1,630 3,097 1,148 2,181 1,148 2,181 C 1,487 2,825 1,049 1,993 1,049 1,993
988 898 757 705
1,630 1,482 1,249 1,163
988 898 757 705
932 850 718 665
B A
1,256 2,386 1,165 2,214
885 823
1,682 1,564
885 823
1,682 1,564
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