Self drive river boat rentals from Bellanaleck in Irlande
This small village of 200 inhabitants is the starting point for one-way cruises Shannon to Carrick-on-Shannon.
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.
- Air: Dublin Airport (160 km)
- Fishing license required to be purchased at: https://www.cruise-ireland.com/angling/licence-for-erne/
- The locks are open every day from 9am to 8pm during the summer. They work with a magnetic card that is sold on the spot at the base at a price of € 6.50 for 10 units. The same card allows the use of sanitary facilities and washing machines in public ports and emptying the sewage tanks. The night in the public ports is free. It costs around 15 € in private marinas. It is forbidden to spend the night at anchor on the lakes. From Leitrim, towards the south, the locks are electrified and with lock keeper. Children up to 17 years old must wear a lifejacket. On the lakes, be sure to stay in the middle of the channel. Otherwise you risk failing. Withdrawal involves significant costs that are not covered by the insurance or the purchase of bond and would be your responsibility.
Possible cruises
Banagher
round trip
Banagher
round trip
Best current offers for the destination Banagher
From €237 / pers
Week of the 10/13/25 to 10/20/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €229 / pers
Week of the 10/18/25 to 10/25/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Bow and Stern Thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €254 / pers
Week of the 10/6/25 to 10/13/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €247 / pers
Week of the 10/4/25 to 10/11/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Bow and Stern Thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €203 / pers
Week of the 10/17/25 to 10/24/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
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