Ireland Staycation
We have seen an unprecedented demand for Ireland boating holidays and we know why... you'll be surprised how much a staycation on the River Shannon has to offer. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised how much fun can be had right in your doorstep.
The River Shannon is the perfect staycation destination
Demand for holidays at home are at an all time high and there are plenty of reasons why a boating holiday is the perfect choice for your next staycation adventure.
Your own personal space
Our boats offer the perfect sanctuary for you and your family, or group of friends, to escape from it all and enjoy some quality time together. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is on board - fully equipped kitchens, hot showers and comfortable cabins - and sundecks to enjoy the sunshine and dine alfresco.
No flying!
Pack up the car with provisions and your favorite creature comforts - the Thames is just a drive away. No busy airports to contend with!
Beautiful Irish countryside
The hustle and bustle of tourist hotspots and city centres is not our scene. The Shannon winds its way through glorious countryside, nature reserves and a network of breathtaking walking trails. The perfect place to keep your distance, post lockdown.
Lough Key Forest Park
Lough Key Forest Park, next door to the iconic Lough Key Castle, is home to beautiful parks and forest trails and has raft of outdoor pursuits such as segway tours, adventure playgrounds and treetop courses for the kids.
Mystical Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise is a wonderful vestige of the past, with many beautiful monuments, like the old monastery and the cathedral ruins. It's an amazing place to wonder in peace and reflect.
Fantastic fishing
What better way to avoid the crowds than by finding the perfect spot to cast a line and immerse yourself in the best nature has to offer. Lough Derg, in particular, is one of the best spots in Ireland for fishing, with huge shoals of quality bream, roach, hybrids and big pike. Remember, you can add an angling dinghy to your boat hire to access shallow backwaters
20 Reasons why you'll love the River Shannon
The kids can explore treetop walks and adventure playgrounds at Lough Key Forest Park
Be baffled by the puzzled rooms at Boda Borg
Mountshannon, designed as a model village in 1742 and today a beautifully scenic destination to explore
Delve deep into Celtic history of the monastery ruins of Clonmacnoise
Fish for bream, roach and big pike in Lough Derg - fishing heaven!
Go shopping, visit museums and dine out in lively Athlone, the capital of the Midlands
Visit the very stately Portumna Castle
Locks are fun to pass through, although electric operation makes them a 'breeze'
Have a round of golf on a choice of courses with amazing views of the Shannon and surrounding countryside
Try your hand at shooting at Leitrim Shooting Gallery
Enjoy a Segway tour around the Lough Key estate
Visit the unique Costello Memorial Chapel, reputed to be the second smallest chapel in the world
Enjoy a peaceful walk around Roosky and then enjoy good craic at its local pubs and restaurants
Explore historic Banagher with its pretty church, Georgian Crank House and Castle Clonony
Sample Whiskey and Gin on the behind scenes tour at The Shed Distillery - the first distillery in the North-Western province on Connacht in over 100 years
Visit Belleek Pottery, the oldest pottery maker in Ireland
Castle Coole, a magnificent 18th century mansion and landscape owned by the National Trust, is the perfect place for a refreshing walk
Portumna Forest Park is best explored by bike. An excellent, well-maintained area with picturesque views and lots of beautiful wildlife
Imagine you are in a Western as you take the ropes of riding an American Quarter Horse at Drumcoura Lake Resort - archery range and outdoor tennis court also available
Killaloe and Ballina are two wonderful green villages seperated by the river. Take time to appreciate the river views.
Your next staycation itinerary
If you've never been on a boating holiday before, the concept is simple. We provide you with a boat, which will be your home and transport for the duration of your holiday. Boating is a lot of fun and a relaxing way of getting about. However, you will treasure the moments you leave your boat just as much. The waterways provide you with an ever-changing playground and somewhere new to explore, every day - you can do as little or as much as you like.