Rental of Self drive river boat in Ireland on the Shannon
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River Cruising in Ireland
For those who love nature and authenticity, experience a licence-free boat navigation on the Shannon River in Ireland. You'll discover ancient castles, clan-war ruins, thousand-year-old monasteries and the Irish countryside dotted with picturesque villages. To navigate the Shannon and Erne rivers, you can start your river cruise at Portumna, Carrick-On-Shannon, Carrick and Banagher. You can navigate between Belleek and Killaloe, and navigation on the Shannon is a complete change of scenery.
- Suitable for beginners because very few locks
- Beer tasting at Sean's Bar, Ireland's oldest pub
- Fishing around the islands of Upper Lough Erne
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Rent your houseboat to navigate the Shannon and Erne rivers
With your licence-free boat, travel around Ireland from Belleek to Killaloe. During your houseboat trip, you can discover ancient villages, historic castles and sumptuous estates! Don't miss a stop at Athlone, Ireland's oldest bar and a fishing trip around the islands of Upper Lough Erne.
Best current offers for the destination Shannon - Ireland
From €159 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €294 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €264 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Bow and Stern Thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €263 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €272 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €326 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €262 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €290 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €487 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €227 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €258 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
Customer testimonials
5/5
(based on 2 opinion)
"Everyone was very helpful, we enjoyed our time on the river."
The locks are electric and open every day from 9h to 19h. A magnetic card sold at the bse 13 € offers you the passage of locks, toilets, showers and emptying.
Children up to 17 years old must wear a lifejacket.
Mooring at public ports are free and cost around € 15 in private marinas. It is forbidden to spend the night at anchor on the lakes.
All about licence-free boating in Ireland
The Shannon is the longest river in Ireland. Together with the Erne, it links Belleek and Killaloe. The most beautiful part of the canal to do by licence-free boat is from Portumna to Shannon. You will navigate through picturesque villages, friendly towns such as Athlone and relics of the past such as Clonmacnoise.
During your river cruise on the Shannon, you will pass through several typical towns and villages such as Belleek, a small village known for its porcelain, Ballinamore, a green and peaceful town, Athlone which has the oldest bar in Ireland, Terryglass, a small picturesque village or Killaloe, a welcoming village. Navigating the Shannon and Erne on a licence-free boat, you will discover the Irish countryside.
For an unforgettable experience on the Shannon, you can go on a river cruise from mid-March to the end of October.
Travelling with CrisBoat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
Satisfaction: 4,5 / 5
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