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Irlande Slide

Self drive river boat rentals from Carrick in Irlande


 

Carrick on Shannon is a town, being a former major trading port of the region, which is carried by its pier and port. This is the starting point for one-way cruises on Shannon to Banagher.

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 (160km)
  • No fishing license required on Shannon
  • 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


Best current offers for the destination Carrick

Range Comfort 6 2
Penichette  1400 FB
-30%

€2,807 €1,965

From €218 / pers

Week of the 10/4/25 to 10/11/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 2
Penichette 1165 FB
-30%

€2,450 €1,715

From €245 / pers

Week of the 9/27/25 to 10/4/25

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 0
Penichette 1120 R
-30%

€1,743 €1,220

From €203 / pers

Week of the 9/27/25 to 10/4/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 0
Penichette 1020 FB
-30%

€1,813 €1,269

From €254 / pers

Week of the 9/27/25 to 10/4/25

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 2
Penichette 1165 FB
-30%

€2,702 €1,891

From €270 / pers

Week of the 9/20/25 to 9/27/25

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 0
Penichette 1120 R
-30%

€1,848 €1,294

From €216 / pers

Week of the 9/20/25 to 9/27/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets

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