Waterways of Ireland

Cruising the River Shannon provides centuries-old monastic settlements, lush landscapes, dramatic scenery and delightful small villages. From our three strategically placed bases- Portumna, Carrick-on-Shannon and Belturbet - you can cruise the full expanse of the Shannon and its lakes or just select a particular area in which to potter about and enjoy your vacation. Cruising at a very leisurely pace along the Shannon-Erne waterway, Europe’s longest inland cruising system, you’ll enjoy beautiful countryside, historic castles, grand houses, deserted hamlets and ancient monastic settlements.

• National parklands, historic ruins and grand houses
• Carrick-on-Shannon is a major boating center and thriving town, with old-fashioned narrow streets, a diversity of shops and traditional Irish nightlife
• Cavan County, with 365 lakes, one for every day of the year
• Belturbet’s bars and restaurants, golf, walking tours and fishing
• Upper Lough Erne’s clear waters and impressive scenery, dotted with many islands, coves and inlets
• Portumna’s impressive 17th century castle, broad streets and majestic parades of shops and houses are a reminder of the town’s Georgian past
• Ireland’s renowned reputation for hospitality
• Tully Castle, Boa Island and Castle Caldwell
• World famous Belleek Pottery