SHANNON PRINCESS
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Shannon Princess the warmth of the Irish people and the high quality operation of the Shannon Princess, owned by Captain Ruairi Gibbons and Chef Olivia Power. Chef Olivia the top chef in the barging industry.
A favorite for foodies, families, or those looking to explore Ireland from a unique perspective, Shannon Princess is the perfect way to discover the beautiful Irish countryside while cruising on the River Shannon....Offering Golf Cruises also! 10 Guests... Charter or individual bookings |
- Up to 10 guests
- 107 Ft. Long
- Rating: Deluxe
- Charter & Cabin bookings
- Hosts: Ruairi, Olivia & Ross Gibbons
- English Speaking Crew of 5
- 4 bicycles, more available on request
- Air Conditioned: Yes
- Last Visited 2014
6 nights/7 days in a cabin with a private bath, chauffeured pick up from The Brooks Hotel in Dublin and return transfer to central Dublin hotel of your choice or on request the Dublin Airport (do not book flights home before 3 pm), all meals from welcome dinner Sunday evening through breakfast the last morning, wines with lunch and dinner, open bar, and daily escorted excursions.
Shannon Princess Ireland Cruise Itinerary"AUTHENTIC BITES & SIGHTS OF IRELAND"
KILLALOE TO QUIGLEY'S MARINA ON THE SHANNON WATERWAYSunday: Dublin to Killaloe
Board in a Charming Riverside Town
In the afternoon, a Shannon Princess crew member will meet you at the designated collection point, The Brooks Hotel in Dublin. From here, you will be chauffeured to the vessel, moored on the Tipperary side of these picturesque little Ecclesiastical towns. Your Captain and his crew welcome you aboard the elegant Shannon Princess with a Champagne Reception. Time enough to meet new friends; relax on deck or explore this charming riverside town and local sites of interest. Watch the world float by, as you enjoy your first Gourmet dinner aboard.
KILLALOE TO QUIGLEY'S MARINA ON THE SHANNON WATERWAYSunday: Dublin to Killaloe
Board in a Charming Riverside Town
In the afternoon, a Shannon Princess crew member will meet you at the designated collection point, The Brooks Hotel in Dublin. From here, you will be chauffeured to the vessel, moored on the Tipperary side of these picturesque little Ecclesiastical towns. Your Captain and his crew welcome you aboard the elegant Shannon Princess with a Champagne Reception. Time enough to meet new friends; relax on deck or explore this charming riverside town and local sites of interest. Watch the world float by, as you enjoy your first Gourmet dinner aboard.
Monday: To the Waters and the Wild - County Clare
Celtic Life and Times on Display
We slip our moorings at Killaloe, and start our journey up river. This morning we literally go with the flow, up through Lough Derg with its many Islands and Medieval strongholds. Here the Shannon Princess follows a dramatic route carved through the hills and valleys of Munster's North Riding. The River sweeps past banks charmingly dotted with wild horses and crumbling castles. Lunch is served on-board. We moor at the lovely old estate village of Mountshannon, perched prettily about the Lough. The Captain accompanies you on an afternoon excursion to the 'Cragganaunowen Project', which recreates Celtic culture, life, religious practices and warfare. After a gourmet dinner aboard, enjoy a moonlit ramble around Mountshannon.
Tuesday: County Tipperary
Haunted Grounds at an Ancient Castle and Lunch on Shore
Today Shannon Princess meanders effortlessly north through Lough Derg. We moor waterside at the foot of a hill that slopes gently up to Terryglass village. Lunch in the village at the Derg Inn before an afternoon guided visit to Leap Castle, which is rumored to the Ireland’s most haunted house. You will be hosted by Sean Ryan, a renowned musician, and his family will invite us in to their unique home. At Terryglass take time to explore this rural Hamlet - walk, cycle, swim or make a wish in any of the villages' 'Holy (fairy) Wells'! Gourmet dinner on-board.
Celtic Life and Times on Display
We slip our moorings at Killaloe, and start our journey up river. This morning we literally go with the flow, up through Lough Derg with its many Islands and Medieval strongholds. Here the Shannon Princess follows a dramatic route carved through the hills and valleys of Munster's North Riding. The River sweeps past banks charmingly dotted with wild horses and crumbling castles. Lunch is served on-board. We moor at the lovely old estate village of Mountshannon, perched prettily about the Lough. The Captain accompanies you on an afternoon excursion to the 'Cragganaunowen Project', which recreates Celtic culture, life, religious practices and warfare. After a gourmet dinner aboard, enjoy a moonlit ramble around Mountshannon.
Tuesday: County Tipperary
Haunted Grounds at an Ancient Castle and Lunch on Shore
Today Shannon Princess meanders effortlessly north through Lough Derg. We moor waterside at the foot of a hill that slopes gently up to Terryglass village. Lunch in the village at the Derg Inn before an afternoon guided visit to Leap Castle, which is rumored to the Ireland’s most haunted house. You will be hosted by Sean Ryan, a renowned musician, and his family will invite us in to their unique home. At Terryglass take time to explore this rural Hamlet - walk, cycle, swim or make a wish in any of the villages' 'Holy (fairy) Wells'! Gourmet dinner on-board.
Thursday: The Broad Majestic Shannon and Athlone
Meander through Classic Irish Landscapes The Shannon Princess continues its meander up the Shannon River towards Athlone, cruising through lush grazing meadows and floodplains. These meadows are considered Ireland's premier wildfowl and flora reserves, and excellent examples of "Callows" landscape. Enroute we moor at Clonmacniose, the ancient burial grounds of the High Kings of Tara and Connaught. Clonmacnoise is an atmospheric and spiritual 6th century monastic settlement. After a guided tour we continue on our way upstream while enjoying lunch on-board. We moor in the heart of the bustling town of Athlone with time to visit some of the many charming craft, antique shops or a visit to any of the town's impromptu traditional music pub. Dinner on-board. |
Wednesday: Journey through the Ancient Kingdoms of Connaught and Leinster
Morning in Lively Galway City and Lunch on Shore Today you visit lakeside Portumna Castle and its Walled Gardens, the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years. Here you may visit the Abbey, the castle, formal gardens and 17th century walled kitchen garden. Then it's on to Galway, pictured below, a lively Anglo-Norman university town and cultural center of Irish speaking regions in the west of Ireland. Lunch is at an authentic Guinness and Oyster Bar in Galway with time to browse in the local craft shops. Return to Shannon Princess for gourmet dinner as we cruise an evocative stretch of the River Shannon. Onwards we head, in the wake of time, floating by dappled woodlands and ancient highways. The ever-changing landscape slipping by, pausing as Portumna Swing Bridge is opened to allow the Shannon Princess pass on by, upwards through Meelick Lock to moor overnight at the little Georgian Literary Town of Banagher. Gourmet dinner on-board. 
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Friday: Lough Ree and Westmeath
Visit the World’s Oldest Whiskey Distillery
There’s time for an early morning stroll through the winding lanes and alleys of this old Viking town. Back on-board Shannon Princess sets out to explore a river wrapped in the legends of time, and now more recently a preserved area of ecological importance. The barge slips through countryside little changed through the centuries. Relax and unwind as we float along the Shannon's beautiful "Inner Lakes", passing stately riverside homes and some of its reputed 365 wooded islands. Lunch is served on-board. This afternoon, we visit Kilbeggan Distillery, which is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, established in 1757. Return to Shannon Princess for a Farewell "Slainte" gourmet dinner. We moor overnight at Quigley's Marina near Glasson Village.
Saturday: Athlone to Dublin
A Sad Farewell
Shannon Princess will be moored at Quigley's Marina, near to Athlone. After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point, The Brooks Hotel in Dublin. Estimated arrival time is 12:00 pm noon. Please make all onward plans on the basis of this timing. Breakfast is your last on-board meal.
Visit the World’s Oldest Whiskey Distillery
There’s time for an early morning stroll through the winding lanes and alleys of this old Viking town. Back on-board Shannon Princess sets out to explore a river wrapped in the legends of time, and now more recently a preserved area of ecological importance. The barge slips through countryside little changed through the centuries. Relax and unwind as we float along the Shannon's beautiful "Inner Lakes", passing stately riverside homes and some of its reputed 365 wooded islands. Lunch is served on-board. This afternoon, we visit Kilbeggan Distillery, which is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, established in 1757. Return to Shannon Princess for a Farewell "Slainte" gourmet dinner. We moor overnight at Quigley's Marina near Glasson Village.
Saturday: Athlone to Dublin
A Sad Farewell
Shannon Princess will be moored at Quigley's Marina, near to Athlone. After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point, The Brooks Hotel in Dublin. Estimated arrival time is 12:00 pm noon. Please make all onward plans on the basis of this timing. Breakfast is your last on-board meal.