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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.

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The Shannon and the Erne

Cruise in Ireland

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.


Example of boats for Shannon - Ireland.

Range Standard 6 2
Classique

Classique

-31%

€1,439 €999

From €125 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Standard 4 2
Crusader

Crusader

-30%

€1,159 €809

From €135 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 4 4
Horizon 4

Horizon 4

-30%

€2,399 €1,679

From €187 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini
Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance

Elegance

-30%

€1,519 €1,059

From €176 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 6 0
Vision 3

Vision 3

-30%

€1,799 €1,259

From €180 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique

Magnifique

-30%

€1,859 €1,299

From €130 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 4 0
Clipper

Clipper

-30%

€1,399 €979

From €163 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Premium 4 0
Horizon 2-S

Horizon 2-S

-30%

€1,494 €1,044

From €209 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Bimini Bimini
Range Comfort 2 2
Penichette 1020 FB

Penichette 1020 FB

-25%

€1,365 €1,024

From €205 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Bimini Bimini
Range Comfort 6 2
Penichette  1400 FB

Penichette 1400 FB

-25%

€2,170 €1,628

From €181 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Double Poste de Pilotage Double Poste de Pilotage
Propulseur d'Étrave Propulseur d'Étrave
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Bimini Bimini
Range Standard 4 0
Penichette 1120 R

Penichette 1120 R

-25%

€1,260 €945

From €158 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Range Comfort 4 0
Linssen GS 34.9

Linssen GS 34.9

-25%

€2,093 €1,570

From €262 / pers

Week of the 3/30/24 to 4/6/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Toilettes Électriques Toilettes Électriques
Prise 220 V Prise 220 V
Bimini Bimini

Customer testimonials

Average : 5 étoiles 5/5 (based on 2 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2023, Horizon 2-SCruise : Carrick aller/retour
"From start to finish, everything went smoothly. Nothing to complain about."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 17, 2023, CapriceCruise : entre Carrick et Portumna
"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.

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Shannon - Ireland

Navigate your way through the wilderness on a houseboat in Ireland.

A beautiful river cruise in the heart of the wild landscapes of Ireland. Lovers of nature and authenticity will be delighted with this cruise! You'll navigate through spectacular scenery and visit many of the local castles and historic sites. The Lough Key Forest Park and the Cuilcagh Boarwalk Trail in Enniskillen are full of surprises!