Boat, Cruiser and Barge Hire Rental Holidays visiting towns and villages on the Shannon River in Ireland

Boat Hire and Travel Guide to the Shannon River in Ireland.

Boat Hire
All of the cruisers available for hire on the Shannon River in Ireland
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Travel Guide
Towns and Villages on the river with listings for pubs and activities.
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"Silver Line Cruisers, one of Ireland longest established family run cruising companies, is situated right in the heart of Ireland between the two great lakes, Lough Ree and Lough Derg, and only one mile from the Grand Canal. Our base at Banagher, Co. Offaly is the ideal starting point for any Shannon cruise. Silver Lines new office complex and terminal building has toilet and shower facilities, large arrival and departure lounge area with free self service tea and coffee available.

The Fleet
Silver Line's diesel-powered craft are equipped to the highest possible standard to meet the requirements of Bord Failte, the Irish Tourist Board. With our modern fleet of luxury river cruisers we offer you the opportunity of a holiday experience that will stir the soul and capture the imagination of the most adventurous spirit.

This includes the provision of central heating, hot and cold water supply, shower, gas cooker, electricity, flush toilet, refrigerator, all bedding, kitchenware etc., and stereo radio cassette on large models. In addition and at no extra cost we also provide you with a 13ft. fishing dinghy, useful for exploring and picnicking on islands in shallow water. Also included of course are buoyancy aids, binoculars, fire extinguishes, navigation maps etc. We also provide on board tuition and navigation instructions, outboard motors, bikes and extra fishing dinghies are also available at an additional cost.
All Silver line Cruisers are attractively designed combining ease of handling, economical running and a host of safety features. There are no hidden extras.

Reliability
In the unlikely event of breakdown Silver Line's experienced technicians are always available to offer assistance, our mobile service vehicles are in constant cellular contact to ensure that you are on your way in the shortest possible time.

Airport Transfers
If you are traveling to Ireland from abroad then we can arrange coach transfers from all major Airports. Shared transfers from Dublin or Shannon airports cost €30 per person single journey and are available on Saturdays only. For affordable flights to Ireland visit the Ryanair Web site. We also provide grocery pre-ordering for your added convenience.

Booking
All our holidays commence on Saturdays unless by prior arrangement, Wednesday bookings can also be accepted on the following cruisers: Silver Sceptre, Silver Crest and Silver River.

Silver Line Cruisers are fully approved by Bord Failte, the Irish Tourist Board and are founder members of I.B.R.A., the Irish Boat Rental Association. Silver Line Cruisers have been chosen by the B.B.C. and by American Television Stations including C.B.S. when promoting the River Shannon.

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Mini cruises can be arranged but are subject to availability.

Silverline Terms and Conditions

All bookings made on Silver Line Cruisers Ltd, (including Travel Agency bookings) are made subject to the following conditions:

1. A craft is booked only when the booking form is signed and completed by the hirer and returned to us together with 1/3 of the total hire charge as a deposit. The balance is payable at the place of embarkment on the date stated on the Booking Form. For short break cruises a booking deposit of 50% is required to secure the craft.
2. If the hirer is unable to take over the craft on the date already booked, the office should be notified immediately. We will endeavour to re-let the craft. If this is successful 10% of the total hire charge will be retained to cover our expenses. If we are unsuccessful in re-letting, the hirer is responsible for the balance.
3. Bookings are accepted subject to the craft being available, as there is always the possibility of a previous hirer causing accidental damage, which would hold up the craft for repair. In this event every effort will be made to supply a similar craft, if this is not possible the deposit shall be returned to them in full, but the hirer shall have no claim whatsoever against the owner.
4. The craft must not be taken below Killaloe. Cruising after dark is prohibited.
5. We shall not be responsible for any delay caused by floods, repairs or damage to navigational works.
6. All hire periods commence after 16.30 and terminate at 10.00a.m on the final day of the booking period. Flexible arrival & departures times can be arranged for short break cruises.
7. The craft must be returned not later than 10a.m. in a clean condition throughout with full-fuel and water tanks on the day on which the hirer period terminates. If the hirer fails to return the craft in due time, as stated above, he shall pay the owners € 200 for every day or part of a day which the craft is delayed away from base, plus any consequential damage or loss for breach of contract.
8. No experience is necessary but we reserve the right to refuse to hand over to any hirer who in our opinion is not considered suitable to take charge.
9. Persons under the age of 21 years are not permitted to hire our craft unless we have written consent of their parent or guardian, who must take full responsibility and accept the Conditions of Hire.
10. On take over, a trial run will be given to familiarize hirer with craft. After this trial run the hirer shall take full responsibility for the craft and her equipment.
11. If any repairs or adjustments become necessary the owners must be notified immediately. Repairs cannot be carried out by any other firm without the owner's permission.
12. We at all times try to give a specific description of craft, but we shall not be responsible for any inaccuracies that may occur.
13. It is in your interest, as well as ours, that rubber soled shoes should be worn on board.
14. A free car park is provided to our customers, but the owners accept no responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur.
15. The company will not be responsible for time loss due to breakdowns, damage or other defects and no financial adjustments can be made in these circumstances.
16. Only crew members named on the booking form are admitted to hire our craft and the company takes no responsibility for other persons boarding our craft.
17. A returnable deposit of €317 to €635 must be paid by the hirer upon arrival (depending on the class of cruiser). If no loss or damage has occurred to the cruiser, its contents, dinghy or third party, the deposit will be returned in full. The hirer also has an option of paying a non-refundable insurance waiver, (which is based only on 1 week minimum hire and is only available for certain types of cruiser class). This covers any damage to the cruiser but does not cover loss or damage to the dinghy, contents of cruiser or third party. Please note that security deposit may also be withheld if grounding occurs.
18. All extras must be paid upon arrival to the marina. Fuel used will be paid on completion of the hire period. Please note if clients are taking the non-refundable insurance waiver they are also required to pay a refundable diesel deposit of €64.
19. Bicycles are hired at clients risk and Silver Line accepts no responsibility for loss or injury sustained by the hirer.
20. Before departing our marina, make sure that your outboard motor is in good running order, as we do not facilitate a repair service for outboard motor outside our marina, and we do not offer refunds or cash adjustments for this at the end of the hire period. A separate refundable deposit of €127 is paid upon arrival for the hiring of the outboard motor. If the outboard motor is lost or stolen the hirer is responsible for the full replacement cost.

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