Self drive river boat rentals from Portumna in Irlande
Portumna has one of the largest swing bridge in Europe (the largest during its construction in the early 20th century), as well as a beautiful castle dating from 1618. This base is the starting point for one-week one-way cruises on 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.
- Aldi or Super Valu close to the base
- Palmerston Stores, Gary Kenny Tel - 00353 (0) 909 741 071 No fishing license needed. Plan your own equipment because there is no rental of material at the base.
- For trout and salmon a fishing license is required, recently a license for pike and trout was put in place. Price (subject to change): 1 day: 38 € - 21 days: 50 €
- Athlone - 5.08 €; Free everywhere else
- For swing bridges and locks: 1.50 € tax
- Base location: From Dublin 170km; From Shannon 98km
- Air: Dublin 170km
- Train: Ballinasloe 32km
Possible cruises
Portumna
Carrick
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Carrick
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Portumna
Carrick
Portumna
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Portumna
Carrick
Best current offers for the destination Portumna
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 €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 €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
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