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.

Save up to 600€
N QUATTRO B + Self-drive rental boat

N QUATTRO B +

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
and 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
Save up to 600€
N SIXTO Self-drive rental boat

N SIXTO

8 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
and 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
Save up to 600€
N OCTO Self-drive rental boat

N OCTO

10 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
and 4 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.

P.1020FB Self-drive rental boat

P.1020FB

5 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
and 1 child
2 bathrooms
★★★★
Panoramic P.1165FB Self-drive rental boat

Panoramic P.1165FB

7 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 2 adults
and 3 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
Terrasse P.1500R Self-drive rental boat

Terrasse P.1500R

12 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 8 adults
and 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★
Panoramic P.1400FB Self-drive rental boat

Panoramic P.1400FB

10 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 6 adults
and 2 children
3 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 20 different types of self-drive rental boats in this region.
Here is a random selection.

Save up to 29%
Tamaris Self-drive rental boat

Tamaris

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
and 2 children
2 bathrooms
Value
NEW 2025
Liberty Self-drive rental boat

Liberty

5 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
2 bathrooms
Premier
Save up to 29%
Corvette A Self-drive rental boat

Corvette A

4 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 2 adults
and 2 children
2 bathrooms
Value
Save up to 29%
Elegance Self-drive rental boat

Elegance

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

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

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