Glasson to Killaloe on the river Shannon
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Glasson
Sunday
Guests are met at the designated meeting point and transferred by coach to the Shannon Princess moored at Glasson.
Your Captain and his crew welcome you on board the delightful Shannon Princess with Champagne, Black Velvets or Irish Coffees!
Dinner aboard
Sunday
Guests are met at the designated meeting point and transferred by coach to the Shannon Princess moored at Glasson.
Your Captain and his crew welcome you on board the delightful Shannon Princess with Champagne, Black Velvets or Irish Coffees!
Dinner aboard
Glasson to Athlone
Monday
The adventure begins this morning as we cruise around the beautiful 'inner lakes' and then continue north to Lough Redd exploring some of the 365 islands on the lake, before arriving at Athlone.
No trip to Ireland would be complete without a trip to a distillery, so after lunch, we visit the Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licenced whisky distillery in the world. After discovering the history here, we'll continue on to visit an artisan craft village at Balllinahown before returning to the barge.
Dinner aboard.
Monday
The adventure begins this morning as we cruise around the beautiful 'inner lakes' and then continue north to Lough Redd exploring some of the 365 islands on the lake, before arriving at Athlone.
No trip to Ireland would be complete without a trip to a distillery, so after lunch, we visit the Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licenced whisky distillery in the world. After discovering the history here, we'll continue on to visit an artisan craft village at Balllinahown before returning to the barge.
Dinner aboard.
Athlone to Shannonbridge
Tuesday
Today we negotiate Athlone Lock and head south through Europe's finest example of 'Callow' landscape, rich with wildlife. We moor at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famous 6th-century university and monastic settlement.
After a tour, we continue our cruise on to Shannonbridge, our mooring for the night.
After lunch, we take a private guided trip of Leap Castle. Will we sense any spirits in this reputedly most haunted house?
Dinner aboard, after which the Captain invites you to join him for a traditional pint in Killeen's pub for an entertaining evening with the locals.
Tuesday
Today we negotiate Athlone Lock and head south through Europe's finest example of 'Callow' landscape, rich with wildlife. We moor at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famous 6th-century university and monastic settlement.
After a tour, we continue our cruise on to Shannonbridge, our mooring for the night.
After lunch, we take a private guided trip of Leap Castle. Will we sense any spirits in this reputedly most haunted house?
Dinner aboard, after which the Captain invites you to join him for a traditional pint in Killeen's pub for an entertaining evening with the locals.
Shannonbridge to Terryglass
Wednesday
We cruise a very pretty stretch of the Shannon through Meelick Lock, pausing as Portumna swing bridge is opened to allow us passage onto idyllic Lough Derg and then moor at Terryglass Harbour.
After lunch, we set off to visit the stunning Birr Castle with its magnificent gardens, fascinating Science centre and the historic Great Telescope which was the largest in the world when built in 1845!
Wednesday
We cruise a very pretty stretch of the Shannon through Meelick Lock, pausing as Portumna swing bridge is opened to allow us passage onto idyllic Lough Derg and then moor at Terryglass Harbour.
After lunch, we set off to visit the stunning Birr Castle with its magnificent gardens, fascinating Science centre and the historic Great Telescope which was the largest in the world when built in 1845!
After such an informative afternoon, we return to Shannon Princess for our evening dinner aboard.
Terryglass to Mountshannon
Thursday
Cameras at the ready again today... We visit the beautiful walled gardens of Portumna Castle and the lively centre of Galway city before lunch in a traditional Guinness and Oysters pub.
Thursday
Cameras at the ready again today... We visit the beautiful walled gardens of Portumna Castle and the lively centre of Galway city before lunch in a traditional Guinness and Oysters pub.
Then, time to relax and admire the views during our afternoon cruise along Lough Derg to moor at Mountshannon.
Dinner aboard.
Dinner aboard.
Mountshannon to Killaloe
Friday
For our final cruise, we head toward Killaloe, where we have time to explore the town briefly. After lunch on board, we'll head off to visit Aldare Manor, a splendid estate on the banks of the River Maigue, for a falconry demonstration.
The afternoon draws to a close by visiting a traditional Irish hand-weaving workshop to discover this art before rejoining Shannon Princess for our
'Slainte' cocktail reception and Captains Dinner aboard.
Friday
For our final cruise, we head toward Killaloe, where we have time to explore the town briefly. After lunch on board, we'll head off to visit Aldare Manor, a splendid estate on the banks of the River Maigue, for a falconry demonstration.
The afternoon draws to a close by visiting a traditional Irish hand-weaving workshop to discover this art before rejoining Shannon Princess for our
'Slainte' cocktail reception and Captains Dinner aboard.
Killaloe
Saturday
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer by private minibus to Dublin
Saturday
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer by private minibus to Dublin
Glasson to Killaloe on the river Shannon rates
| 2023 USD, for American and Canadian residents | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 52, 000 USD | 46, 000 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 49, 000 USD | 43, 700 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 46, 000 USD | 41, 300 USD | |||
| Junior suite per person | 5, 650 USD | 4, 850 USD | |||
| 2023 STERLING rates | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | £42, 300 | £37, 500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | £40, 100 | £35, 600 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | £37, 900 | £33, 700 | |||
| Junior suite per person | £4, 590 | £3, 990 | |||
| Single supplement | £1, 500 | £1, 400 | |||
| 2023 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 47, 500 € | 42, 000 € | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 45, 100 € | 39, 900 € | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 42, 700 € | 37, 800 € | |||
| Junior suite per person | 5, 250 € | 4, 550 € | |||
| Single supplement | 1, 800 € | 1, 600 € |
Prices include local transfers between Dublin and the hotel barge (approximately 2hr - 2h30 depending upon the cruise direction), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 5 crew and use of barge facilities including wireless internet access, spa pool and bicycles on request.
Optional extras
Golf charters: 1025 USD / £725 / 825€ supplement per player
Walking charters : 2750 USD / £2000 / 2250 € supplement
Artisan charter: No supplement
Golf charters: 1025 USD / £725 / 825€ supplement per player
Walking charters : 2750 USD / £2000 / 2250 € supplement
Artisan charter: No supplement
Departure Dates 2023
Value: April 16 - April 30;
Regular: May 7 - September 24
Departure Dates 2024
Value: April 21; May 5
Regular: May 5 - September 22
