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The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland provides this listing purely for informational purposes and for the sake of completeness. No recommendation or accreditation is made or acknowledged by the inclusion of any company in this section. For further information, please contact the companies listed directly.

The IWAI burgee, indicates an operator who advertises in IWAI's magazine IWN.

Rent a Cruiser on any of the waterways below
(click on one of the maps to bring you to the relevant rental companies)

The Bann

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Carrick Craft
Tully Bay, Lower Lough Erne
Blaney,
County Fermanagh,
Northern Ireland.



Dublin +353 (0)1 278 1666
N.I. +44 (0)28 3834 4993
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sales@carrickcraft.com 
http://www.cruise-ireland.com/locations/lower-bann/ 

New for 2012, rent a cruiser on the river Bann

The Erne

A clickable map of the Erne is online.  Click here for articles and other useful information on the Upper and Lower Erne

Generally, boats hired on the Erne can travel the Erne, the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the entire Shannon system as far south as Killaloe, essentially all of the waterways covered by the online map.  There are some restrictions for larger boats entering the Lough Allen canal and the Shannon-Erne Waterway.  Check with the company you rent from.

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Aghinver Boat Company Ltd.
Irvinestown
County. Fermanagh
N. Ireland, BT94 1JY

Mickey McCaldin
+44-(0)28 6863 1400
+44-(0)28 6863 1968


www.abcboats.com

20 boats - 2/8 berth for use on Shannon and Erne

Established 1973 with a fleet of modern, clean and reliable boats.
 

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Carrick Craft
Tully Bay, Lower Lough Erne
Blaney,
County Fermanagh,
Northern Ireland.



Dublin +353 (0)1 278 1666
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sales@carrickcraft.com 
www.cruise-ireland.com

Cruisers range from the luxurious Waterford class (6+2 berth) to the more traditional Kerry class (2+2 berth)

Ireland\'s largest privately owned cruiser hire company with 2 marinas on the Shannon and one on Lower Lough Erne. Special offers available throughout the year

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Carrybridge Boat Company
Carrybridge
Lisbellaw
County Fermanagh
N. Ireland

Robert McClean
+44 (0)28 6638 7034
+44 (0)28 6638 7651
 

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Emerald Star Line
Belturbet, Upper Erne
H.Q. address is The Marina
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co Leitrim
Ireland


+353-(0)71 9627685
+353-(0)71 9621433

info@emeraldstar.ie
www.emeraldstar.ie

Total fleet of over 200 cruisers ranging in size from intimate 2 berth up to double family size 10 berth cruisers located at 3 convenient and centrally positioned marinas.

Emerald Star is one of Europe’s most prestigious cruiser hire companies with over 25 years years experience on Ireland’s inland waterways. The onshore facilities at our bases include comfortable reception foyers, instructional videos, showers, laundrette, clothes dryer, TV, telephone & free parking.

 



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Manor House Marine 
Lower Lough Erne
Killadeas
County Fermanagh
N. Ireland

Trevor Noble
+44-(0)28 6862 8100
+44-(0)28 6862 8000

info@manormarine.com
www.manormarine.com

'Our fleet of Haines motor cruisers range from our 29' 2/4 berth Noble Cadet up to our 39' 6/8 berth Noble Commander.

'Our well looked after fleet of Haines motor cruisers are one of the most modern in Ireland and are available for charter through Lough Erne, the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the River Shannon. They are all attractively designed and are fully equipped with galleys (including refrigerator and gas cooker with oven and grill), hot/cold water, heating, toilets/showers and lighting. No experience required. We give full tuition and provide charts/binoculars. Coloured brochure on request.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shannon-Erne Waterway

A clickable map of the Shannon-Erne Waterway is online. Click here for articles and other useful information on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Generally, boats hired on the Shannon-Erne waterway can travel the Erne system, and the entire Shannon system as far south as Killaloe - essentially all of the waterways covered by the online map.

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Locaboat Ireland
The Marina
Ballinamore
Co. Leitrim
Ireland


+353-(0)71 9645300
+353-(0)71 9645301


www.locaboat.com

18 French style "Penichettes", ranging in size & style from spacious 2 to 12 berth. All boats are fitted out to a very high standard with central heating, showers, fitted kitchen & radio CD on all boats.

Locaboat design & build all their own boats called "Penichettes", a cross between a small compact barge and a cruiser, in their factory in France. Locaboat have a fleet of 350 boats in 24 marinas in France, Germany, Holland & now in Ireland. Additional services such as airport transfer, bicycle hire & shopping provisions can be arranged. Technical assistance is also available 7 days of the week. Private berthage is available.
 

River Shannon

A clickable map of the Shannon is online.

Generally, boats hired on the Shannon can travel the whole Shannon system, the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the -Erne system  - essentially all of the waterways covered by the online map.
There are some restrictions for larger boats entering the Lough Allen canal and the Shannon-Erne Waterway.  Check with the company you rent from.

Click here for articles and other useful information on the River Shannon.

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Carrick Craft
Carrick-on-Shannon, Upper River Shannon
The Marina,
Carrick-on-Shannon,
County Leitrim,
Ireland.


Dublin +353 (0)1 278 1666
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+353  (0)1 278 9217
N.I. +44 (0) 2838 344995

sales@carrickcraft.com 
www.cruise-ireland.com

Cruisers range from the luxurious Waterford class (6+2 berth) to the more traditional Kerry class (2+2 berth)

Ireland\'s largest privately owned cruiser hire company with 2 marinas on the Shannon and one on Lower Lough Erne. Special offers available throughout the year

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Shannon Castle Line Ltd.
Williamstown, Lough Derg
Williamstown Harbour
Whitegate
Co. Clare
Ireland

Fiona Kearns, Sales
/ Angus Levie, Managing Director
+353-(0)61 927042 / 927475
+353-(0)61-927426

sales@shannoncruisers.com
www.shannoncastleline.com

A fleet of fully fitted two to eight berth cruisers available for hire by the week, long weekend or midweek break at competitive prices.

Shannon Castle Line is a family run operation where you will be sure of a friendly, personal welcome. Commence your cruise of the Shannon from our marina at Williamstown Harbour on beautiful Lough Derg and enjoy the fun and variety this holiday has to offer. Expert 'one-to-one' tuition on navigation and handling ensures you begin with confidence a memorable holiday on the Shannon.

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Waveline Cruisers Ltd
Lough Ree, Mid River Shannon
Killinure Point, Glasson,
Athlone, County Westmeath,
Ireland.

Sven & Anita Neubert
+353-(0)90 6485711
+353-(0)90 6485716

info@waveline.ie
www.waveline.ie

29 cruisers, 6 x 2+1 berth (Waveduke), 10 x 4+1 berth (Waveprincess), 10 x 4+2 berth flybridge (Waveearl), 3 x 6 berth (Wavequeen)

A well looked-after fleet of modern hire boats

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Silver Line Cruisers Ltd
Banagher, Mid River Shannon
The Marina
Banagher
County Offaly
Ireland

Brendan Smyth
+353-(0)5791-51112
+353-(0)5791-51632

info@silverlinecruisers.com
www.silverlinecruisers.com

Silverline operates a modern fleet of 2,4,6, 8 and 12 berth self drive cruisers on the river Shannon. They are all modern, attractively designed, diesel cruisers which include; central heating, refrigerator, hot/cold water, flushing toilet, shower, electric lighting, gas cooker, charts/binoculars. Coloured brochure on request.

Extras available on request; outboard motor, extra fishing dinghy and bicycles.

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Emerald Star Ltd. / Crown Blue Line
Carrick-on-Shannon, Upper River Shannon
The Marina,
Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co Leitrim
Ireland

Edel Browne
+353-(071) 9627685
+353-(071) 9621433 

info@emeraldstar.ie

www.emeraldstar.ie

Total fleet of over 200 cruisers ranging in size from intimate 2 berth up to double family size 10 berth cruisers located at 3 convenient and centrally positioned marinas.

Emerald Star is one of Europe’s most prestigious cruiser hire companies with over 30 years years experience on Ireland’s inland waterways. The onshore facilities at our bases include comfortable reception foyers, instructional videos, showers, laundrette, clothes dryer, TV, telephone & free parking.

 

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Lough Key Marina
Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon
Lough Key Marina,
Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon


+353-(0)86 2526373



www.murraymarine.ie


Ocean and Haines cruisers

 
 

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Shannon Private Cruisers
Lanesboro (Northern tip of Lough Ree)

C5 Shannon Cove, Dromod, Co. Leitrim
Ireland
Rose Fay

+353-(0)86 273 0721


info@shannonprivatecruisers.com
www.shannonprivatecruisers.com

Cruisers range from 6+2, 4+2, 2 Doubles en suite.
All boats have dual steering. TV/DVD and dinghies included.

Shannon Private Cruisers operate from a privately owned marina with good facilities and secure car parking.  We offer privately owned cruisers for hire, for long and short breaks.  These boats are not decorated with any logo or company emblem and are fully insured for hire.
 

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Lough Ree Cruisers

Mucknagh Point,
Glasson,
Athlone, Co. Westmeath,
Ireland., Mid River Shannon
Mary Gillanders
+353 (0)1 4923150
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+353 (0)90 6485256 (base)
+353 (0)1 4923150

loughreecruisers@eircom.net
www.loughreecruisers.com

Small family run business with emphasis on personal service to clients including full hands on practical instruction (not by video).  6 berth boats "Classique 1135 D/E model" built by Connoisseur. Sliding roof facility gives an option for open air cruising and dining.  Competitively priced.
 

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Carrick Craft
Banagher, Mid River Shannon
The Marina,
Banagher,
County Offaly,
Ireland.

Dublin +353 (0)1 278 1666
N.I. +44 (0)2838 344993
N.I. +44 (0) 2838 344995

sales@carrickcraft.com 
www.cruise-ireland.com

Cruisers range from the luxurious Waterford class (6+2 berth) to the more traditional Kerry class (2+2 berth)

Ireland\'s largest privately owned cruiser hire company with 2 marinas on the Shannon and one on Lower Lough Erne. Special offers available throughout the year

Please mention IWAI

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Emerald Star Line
Portumna, Lower River Shannon
H.Q. address is The Marina
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co Leitrim
Ireland

+353-(0)71 9627685
+353-(0)71 9621433

info@emeraldstar.ie
www.emeraldstar.ie

Total fleet of over 200 cruisers ranging in size from intimate 2 berth up to double family size 10 berth cruisers located at 3 convenient and centrally positioned marinas.

Emerald Star is one of Europe’s most prestigious cruiser hire companies with over 25 years years experience on Ireland’s inland waterways. The onshore facilities at our bases include comfortable reception foyers, instructional videos, showers, laundrette, clothes dryer, TV, telephone & free parking.
 

 
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Pleasure Cruisers

T
he Craft Shop
Roosky, County Leitrim, Ireland


+353 (0) 86 328 4800


www.pleasurecruisers.ie

Haines 31', 6-berth,
Birchwood 31', 4-berth
Camlin 27', 4-berth

We have a small selection of privately owned cruisers on the Shannon from 2 to 6 berths. Our Boats have all the modern conveniences you would expect, even down to a flat screen TV/DVD player. Because we are small we can give one to one tuitions or even advice on an itinerary if required. We are located between Lough Ree and Lough Key, famous for its magnificent forest park.
 

 

The Grand Canal

The Guide to the Grand Canal is online.  Click here for articles and other useful information on the Grand Canal. 

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Carrick Craft
Banagher, Mid River Shannon
The Marina,
Banagher,
County Offaly,
Ireland.

Dublin +353 (0)1 278 1666
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N.I. +44 (0)28 3834 4995

sales@carrickcraft.com 
http://www.cruise-ireland.com/locations/grand-canal/  

You are now able to cruise along the Grand Canal from the Shannon as far as Tullamore in County Offaly (New for 2012)
Please mention when booking if you intend to go up the Grand Canal as we will have to make some special arrangements for your trip.
 
   

 


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