Shannon-Erne

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Cruise the waterways of the Shannon-Erne

From Ballinamore or Carrick on Shannon, explore the Shannon - Erne Waterway to reach the Erne, the second great Irish river system. The 63 km canal with 34 fine old bridges and 16 locks has been magnificently restored.

Self-drive boats in the Shannon-Erne region

Nicols by Riverly

Nicols by Riverly operate 3 different types of self-drive rental boats in this region.

N OCTO rental boat

N OCTO

10 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 4 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
N SIXTO rental boat

N SIXTO

8 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
N QUATTRO B + rental boat

N QUATTRO B +

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

Locaboat by Riverly

Locaboat by Riverly operate 6 different types of self-drive rental boats in this region.
Here is a random selection.

Terrasse P.1120R rental boat

Terrasse P.1120R

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
2 bathrooms
★★★
Terrasse P.1500R rental boat

Terrasse P.1500R

12 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 8 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★
P.1020FB rental boat

P.1020FB

5 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 1 child
2 bathrooms
★★★★
Linssen 34.9 GS rental boat

Linssen 34.9 GS

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

Le Boat

Le Boat operate 19 different types of self-drive rental boats in this region.
Here is a random selection.

BF deal!
Classique rental boat

Classique

8 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 6 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
Value rating
BF deal!
Tamaris rental boat

Tamaris

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
Value rating
BF deal!
Horizon 3 rental boat

Horizon 3

7 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 6 adults
3 bathrooms
Premium rating
BF deal!
Elegance rental boat

Elegance

6 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
3 bathrooms
Comfort rating

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

Shannon-Erne cruise and boating information

Shannon-Erne

From Ballinamore or Carrick on Shannon, explore the Erne Waterways, the second great Irish river system. The 63 km canal with 34 fine old bridges and 16 locks has been magnificently restored.

Rivers alternate with canals and lakes studded with islands in a unique mixture of peaceful, untouched landscapes and villages offering a traditional welcome. You will head towards Ballyconnell and Belturbet, both with a strong folkloric tradition, and then onwards into County Fermanagh, a land of lakes, a paradise for bird spotters, botanists and fishermen, and your introduction to Northern Ireland. The historic town of Enniskillen is an excellent starting point for discovering the unique attractions of Ulster. Here you are at the heart of one of Europe's last unpolluted paradises.

Map of the waterways

Canal and river map for Shannon-Erne

Information, history and details of the Shannon-Erne Waterway