Cruise Ireland with Carrickcraft

The Shannon River

Freedom to roam on wide lakes and rivers

Lough Erne

Visit remote places and get away from it all on Lough Erne

New to cruising?

Don't worry, we'll teach you everything you need to know

The Shannon-Erne Waterway

A misty morning on the canal between the Shannon and the Erne

Angling and fishing

Take the dinghy to the ideal fishing area

Heritage and history

Visit heritage sights like Crom Castle on the shores of Lough Erne

Kids love boating

It's a great family holiday. Boats for 4 people up to 10 people

Secluded Jetties

There are numerous jetties where you can moor at lunchtime or for the night

Welcome to Cruise-Ireland

Welcome to Cruise-Ireland, home to two of Ireland's longest established and most experienced cruiser hire brands, Carrickcraft and Waveline Cruisers. We are the largest cruiser hire company in Ireland with the biggest choice of boats and marinas. Operating along some 300 majestic miles of silvery waterway, we have provided idyllic cruising holidays in Ireland for over 35 years. No licence is required to cruise the rivers of Ireland and no experience is necessary as we will provide full training.

I've never been on a boat before!

Don't worry, you are not alone. Half of our guests have never been on a boat before and we will teach you all you need to know. It's really not difficult and our instructors will make sure you are happy before you set off. And even before you arrive, you can do our online tutorial which goes through the basics - have a look at the tutorials on Shannon Navigation or Mooring & Casting Off to get a feel for how easy it is.