Please note that we have had a cancellation for a Roscommon (10+2) in mid July for 5 nights. This cruise would start on 10th July in Carrick on shannon. Weekly hires on our Linssen 35.0 also exist from 24/07 to 07/08. Please see this and other cancellations (updated daily):- Click Here
Discover Shannon Cruises and Lough Erne Boat Hire are spectacular unspoilt cruising grounds running through the middle of Ireland. With three marinas we can offer the widest choice of routes, including one-way trips.
We have fifteen types of boat in our fleet in Ireland. The smallest sleeps two people and the largest sleeps ten. Our most popular size is a four-berth boat, ideal for a small family or two couples. Cruise Carrick on Shannon, Lough Erne in Bellanaleck and Banagher
A boating holiday is as much about what you do when you are off the boat as what you do when you are on the boat. Look through our Activities section to see what you can do when you go ashore.
In Ireland and Northern Ireland there is no licence requirement for cruising, and anyone 21 years or over can hire a cruiser. The rivers and lakes of the Shannon and Erne are a wonderful area for quiet relaxation.
I am delighted to have the opportunity to write a short testimonial following the completion of our almost 2 weeks cruise with Carrickcraft... read more
10 September 2020
Excellent welcoming, a little slow on reception and interaction with updates but all in all very embracing with big thanks to padraig for... read more
18 August 2020
Carrickcraft were excellent to deal with from start to finish. Very helpful on the phone and an excellent demonstration! read more
15 August 2020
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