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Customer Gallery for cruising in Ireland

We ask our customers to send photos of their cruise on the Shannon and many oblige. Below is a selection of photos from boat hire holidays in Ireland.

Moored on the Boyle river near Knockvicar

A misty September morning on the Shannon

Crossing lough Erne on a Kilkenny Class Cruiser

Moored at one of the many islands on lough Erne

Getting ready for lunch on board a Silver Breeze

Cruising on lough Erne on a Kilkenny Class

Moored on a Crusader at Knockvicar on the Boyle River, heading to lough Key..

Walking the jetty after a hard day's cruising

I'm pretty sure the treasure was here...

Contrary to popular belief, the sun does shine in Ireland.

Pure Zen - no need for binoculars when you can see with our minds eye...

I'm not sure that closing your eyes is a good idea?

Moored on a Caprice on the Shannon-Erne waterway

Cruising the lower Shannon on a Carlow Class

Nothing like a relaxing beer after a hard days cruising

Getting ready to cast off on the Noble Lady

Kick back, relax and watch the world cruise by.

Cruising the Jamestown Canal on a Lake Star

A Lake Star and Town Star moored at Dromod Harbour

Lake Star moored at Dromod looking out to lough Bofin

A massive pike - it really was that big!

Cruising towards Jamestown on a Town Star

Patrick's 8th time with Emerald Star, free bikes and bbq

Cruising south from Carrick on a Shannon Star

Convoy of hire boats returning to Carrick-on-Shannon

Moonrise over Leitrim village in September

Cruising to lough Derg on a Silver Shadow

Crusing from Carrick-on-Shannon on a Lakes Star

Coming into Dromod Harbour on a Lake Star

The Captain says Old Guys Rule - I agree!

Cruising into Lanesborough on a Carlow Class

Sometimes he's allowed sit in the Captain's seat

Moored at Shannonbridge on a Silver Stream

Hartley bridge near Carrick-on-Shannon at night

Cruising towards lough Derg on an Elegance boat

Passing a marina while cruising from Carrick

High water in March near Carrick-on-Shannon

Cruising from Carrick-on-Shannon on an Elegance

Cruising on a Magnifique south of Banagher

The charming village of Terryglass on Lough Derg

Relaxing, cruising, shooting the breeze....

I'm sure we can find our way off this jetty

Waiting to take a Waterford Class through a lock

Taking a Silver Crest through the lock at Athlone

Cruising past some boats moored on the lower Shannon

Cruising the tranquil waters of the lower Shannon

An action movie shot? I'm expecting the boats to explode.

Captain and first-mate wearing the captain's hat.

Dromod Harbour from the P1400FB hire boat

P1400FB hire boat moored at Lanesborough

A Shannon Star on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Crossing a lake - not sure which one from this shot

Sailing to a bridge on the Shannon-Erne waterway

Guinness. The River Shannon. What else do you need?

Lunch, outdoors only in 2021 - lucky we had great weather

No, it's not the Mediterranean, it's the Shannon in September.

Kilkenny Class through a bridge arch at Shannonbridge

Crossing Lough Ree on a Classique Cruiser

Leaving Shannonbridge on a Silver Stream cruiser

Boatswain, Joan Moore (tipping 87!) and the Cabin Boy Marie Rogan

I think there might be alligators that way...

Crossing Lough Erne on a Waterford Class

Didn't that tree have a part in Harry Potter?

Entering a lock on the Shannon-Erne waterway

Passing through a lock on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Out for a stroll on Devinish Island, Lough Erne

Ladies & Gentlemen, the world's strongest girl!

Cruising past Devinish Island on a Noble Commander

The captain, the captain and the other captain.

Cruising the Shannon-Erne waterway on an Inver Princess

Inver Lady and Inver Princess moored at an island on Lough Erne

The ancient monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise

Passing through Albert Lock on a Kilkenny Class

Approaching a bridge on the Shannon-Erne waterway

Moored in the sunshine on a Vision cruiser

Taking a Noble Emperor through a lock on the Shannon-Erne waterway

Er... shouldn't you be looking the other way?

Shouldn't they be swabbing decks or something?

King of the World (or at least the premier league)

One of the old bridge winches at Carrick-on-Shannon

You don't need to pedal, there's an engine?

Riverside Breakfast - what more could you ask for?

Going to view some ancient stone figures

Moored on Lough Erne on a Noble Duke cruiser

Manor House Marine at Killedeas on Lough Erne

This looks scarily like a shot from Jaws... no sharks though

Passing through the swing-bridge at Portumna

Er... you're supposed to have your hands on the wheel to steer?

The Shannon River between Carrick-on-Shannon and Rooskey

Coming up to a lock on the Shannon-Erne waterway

Don't get out yet, wait until we're moored!

Cruising past Ballinamore Golf Course on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Cruising lakes on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Cruising into Enniskillen on a Kilkenny Class

Taking an Elegance into a lock... very carefully.

Recommended for cruising the Shannon - Cheerleaders!

Cruising the Boyle River on a Kilkenny Class

The sun setting on Holy Island on Lough Erne

You don't have to stay there, you can tie the rope to the cleat...

A fantastic view of Shannonbridge on the Shannon River

Lough Key Forest Park on the Shannon River

Cruising the Jamestown Canal on a Clare Class

I hope you don't hit your head off the bridge!

Why do I think this horse should have a hat on?

Cruising the Jamestown Canal on a Consul

Taking a Clare Class through a Lock on the Lough Allen Canal

Moored at Gings Pub in Carrick-on-Shannon

Looks dangerous, there might be pirates.

I hope I don't have to stay here all day...

Taking an Elegance on the Jamestown Canal

I'm sure there's a crock of gold around here somewhere.

Approaching the lock at Drumshanbo on a Consul

Nothing like a nice cup of tea - it is tea, isn't it?

Carlow Class moored at Holy Island on Lough Erne

Er... Is this driver old enough to drive this boat?

View of the Shannon Erne Waterway from a Caprice Cruiser

Taking a Carlow Class through a lock in Athlone

When cruising, always take something to reed.

Relaxing in the sunshine on a Carlow Class

A hearty breakfast before a hard days cruising

Lough Derg from the bow of a Shannon Star

A brace of Shannon Stars moored for the night

Panoramic view of boats moored near Clonmacnoise

Cruising the tranquil waters of the Shannon

I hope the navigator knows where he's going

I don't think we're going to fit under there.

Cruising the still waters of the Lough Allen Canal

Passing through a Lock on the a Kilkenny Class Cruiser

Wait a minute - is she walking on water?

Going through a Lock on the P1107W Penichette

Steering a Folk Class on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

Taking a Magnifique through Tarmonbarry Lock

If only I could reach the wheel I'd show you...

Amhairghin Doran on the ropes at Lough Key

Oisin Doran behind the wheel on the Shannon

Cruising from Carrick-on-Shannon on a Town Star

Cruising from Carrick-on-Shannon on a Fermanagh Class

Enjoying the Sunshine on a Shannon Star, Lough Derg

There has to be a fish in there somewhere.

Captain, First Mate and Cabin Boy - not sure who's who though.

Enjoying the sunshine on a Kilkenny Class

Excellent photo of a sunset on the Shannon River

Enjoying a little sunshine in the quayside

More swans trying to mooch food... they never give up!

Dutch Class moored on the Shannon-Erne Waterway

A beer, a boat and a sunset - what could be better?

Just kicking back and enjoying the river Shannon

Cruising out of the base in Carrick-on-Shannon

Are you sure you know where you're going?

Mooring for the evening on a Waterford Class

Cruising under a bridge on the way from Carrick-on-Shannon

A view of lough Boderg from Albert Lock near Jamestown.

Ian Hoyle and his crew aboard the Roscommon Class Cruiser

Not much concentration involved....really!

Relaxing on the Magnifque flybridge with friends and family.

Getting underway from Crom Castle on a Dutch Class barge

Cruising by the ruins of an old monastery

Keeping a Carlow Class steady in a lock.

Land Ahoy! Robert Downey and Jim Donnelly on lookout

The Coyne Family from Dublin cruising the Shannon/Erne Waterway on a 45ft Barge.

Relaxing on a 45ft Barge on the Shannon/Erne Waterway.

A Silver Crest moored at Dromineer harbour.

Gregor Rudolph examining a peat bog near Shannonbridge.

Ines Rudolph fishing from the back of the Lake Star as they make their way downriver.

Breakfast on a Caprice - the audience is useful if you run out of milk!

Feeding the ducks from the rear deck of a Town Star while waiting for a lock on the Shannon/Erne Waterway.

Leaving a lock on the Lough Allen canal.

Horse whispering at Swan Island on the Shannon/Erne Waterway.

Tricky work navigating the narrow waterways on a Glen Star.

Swans & signets visiting a Magnifique at Carrick-on-Shannon.

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Testimonials

See you again next year for our ninth booking with Shannon River Boat Hire...

Overall excellent craft and very comfortable as well as great fun!..

The boat ran beautifully and the staff at Banagher were top class..