The Shannon Princess II is a family run barge tour run by Captain Rory Gibbons and his wife Olivia.

The 10 passenger Shannon Princess II is the largest hotel barge cruising the river Shannon. Newly commissioned for 2002, her thoughtfully designed interior includes twin or double beds with Lough views, a comfortable saloon, dining area and full length sun-deck.

Rory, Olivia and crew go out of their way to ensure your every need is accommodated. Olivia is your chef and was trained at the world famous Ballymaloe School of Cookery and distinguishes herself at every meal with signature dishes like:

• Parcels of Wild Salmon
• Roast of Spring Lamb
• Baked Baby Lobster
• Black Velvet Crepes filled with Raspberries served with champagne sauce
• and many more

Cruise Highlights

• Visit Legendary Clonmacnoise
• Full day excursion to Galway City
• Bronze Age: "Crannog" settlement
• Evening in a "Singing" Pub
• Killaloe's old town and cathedral
• 14th century Cloghan Castle

Regular Cruise
Includes accommodations with private bathroom, all meals, and all wine, free bar on board, guided sightseeing tours, transfers to and from meeting point in Dublin.

Golf Cruise (Whole Boat Charter Only)
Includes accommodations with private bathroom, all meals, and all wine, free bar on board, green fees at five courses and transfers to and from all courses as well as meeting point in Dublin. (Caddies & Carts additional)

Shannon Cruise - Sample Itinerary

Please note this is a sample itinerary, we can change any itinerary to suit your needs or supply chauffeur driven transport if you have your own itinerary or accommodation booked. Please use our Contact Form to make an enquiry.

Sunday, Day 1
KILLALOE
Guests are met at the hotel at 3 pm and transferred by private coach to Shannon Princess II. On arrival, enjoy a welcome Irish Coffee. Time for an evening stroll around this historical and picturesque town, founded by St. Lua in the 6th century, before dinner aboard.

Monday, Day 2
KILLALOE TO MOUNT SHANNON
Cruising through waters resembling fjords we pass by Holy Island, Derry Rock and Derry Castle before arriving in Lough Derg, the largest of the Shannon lakes. Then westwards towards the beautiful and meandering Scarrif River. After lunch we visit the Craggaunowen Project - a Celtic Bronze Age settlement reconstruction. Dinner aboard.

Tuesday, Day 3
MOUNT SHANNON TO TERRYGLASS
During a leisurely cruise north, through a wide variety of lake and shoreline scenery, we pass the island of Illamore and ease towards the Eastern Shore arriving in Terryglass, a tiny picturesque village a few hundred yards from the harbour. It is home to the Old Church Craft Shop, which carries some of the finest examples of Irish Pottery and Crafts. Lunch ashore in quaint Derg Inn. After lunch we visit Portumna Castle and Forest Park. Dinner aboard.

Wednesday, Day 4
TERRYGLASS TO GALWAY TO MEELICK
We enjoy a full day's excursion to Galway City, famous for several literary personalities including W. B. Yeats, Patrick O'Connor and Nora Barnacle. City of the 14 tribes, Galway offers excellent shopping, several museums and another glimpse at Irish life through the ages. Enjoy a tour of Galway Crystal factory before lunch at one of Galway's finest luncheon Bars. Tonight dinner is served aboard, whilst cruising through Portumna swing bridge. We enter Meelick Lock which will carry us to our overnight destination.

Thursday, Day 5
MEELICK TO SHANNON BRIDGE
Today we continue north through a very pretty stretch of water to Banagher. Visit Birr Castle and Gardens and the Oldest Telescope in the World! - all part of Ireland's Historical Science Centre. After visiting the Castle Demese we lunch in Ireland's premier dining pub, The Thatch of Crinkle. Afternoon cruise upriver to the town of Shannonbridge, where we moor for the night, with an opportunity to visit Killeens Music and Singing Pub. Dinner aboard.

Friday, Day 6
SHANNON BRIDGE TO ATHLONE
Today we move towards our final destination, the riverside town of Athlone, stopping en-route at Clonmacnoise Ruins, a famed 6th century University and early Christian settlement. After a visit to the interpretative centre we continue north through Europe's richest example of "callows" landscape. This is one of Ireland's premier wildflower reserves. Captain's Dinner aboard.

Saturday, Day 7
ATHLONE TO DUBLIN
After breakfast, depart 9am to return to Dublin airport or Aberdeen Lodge Hotel at approximately 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

2005 Prices

	Regular Cruise	Golf/Specialist Cruise
Charter 10 Guests / Whole boat	33,000 US Dollars	40,000 US Dollars
Per Person Standard Suite Twin/Double	3,500 US Dollars	n/a
Single Supplement	2,000 US Dollars	n/a

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