A cruise on the Shannon River with Le Boat is one of the most unique ways to explore Ireland taking you through the heart of the country and its long history. When you choose an Irish River cruise, you have the chance to self-drive along Ireland’s ancient highway to historic ruins and famous castles. Each town along the River Shannon welcomes bargers with open arms and ice-cold pints of Guinness as talented musicians entertain the crowd with lively traditional music.
Cruising the Shannon may be the goal, but getting off the boat to experience Irish hospitality is what creates memories to last a lifetime. If you are planning a cruise on the Shannon, we are going to give you all the information you need to make the most of your trip. Right now, Le Boat is offering early booking savings of 10% until November 30 for the 2023 season. Check out all their destinations in Europe and Canada. See details here.
Cruising on the Shannon
This was our fourth Le Boat River Cruise. We had just finished cruising the Canal du Midi in France and made two other trips on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada the summer before. We were looking forward to cruising the River Shannon as it looked similar to a Rideau Canal cruise with more open water and lakes than the long and narrow Canal du Midi. Ireland has a special place in our travel hearts and we were going to visit places in Ireland that we hadn’t seen before.
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About the Shannon River
The Shannon River is the longest river in Ireland spanning 360 km through the heart of the country. It starts in Shannon Pot in County Cavan in the north of Ireland and ends in County Limerick at the Shannon Estuary.
Our Shannon River Cruise Route
During our 8-day Shannon River Cruise, we traveled from Carrick on Shannon from the Le Boat office. (Emerald Star in Ireland) to Portumna where Le Boat has another office. Boats are all parked in their marina with full power and facilities.
In Ireland, Le Boat is known as Emerald Star. Emerald Star has been Ireland’s Number One boating holiday provider and has been operating on the Rivers Shannon for nearly 50 years so I can understand why they didn’t want to lose their name!
What to Expect on a Cruise on the River Shannon
Carrick on Shannon to Portumna (or visa versa) is one of the most popular routes for Shannon River Barge Cruisers. It is a 160 km journey that takes you through 5 locks and under 2 bridges. To travel 160 km…
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