Shannon Princess II
Killaloe to Athlone
Sunday, Day 1 GLASSON
Guests are met in Dublin** and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the Shannon Princess. Your Captain and his crew will welcome you onboard with champagne, black velvet cocktails or perhaps an Irish coffee, then time for a stroll and perhaps a visit to St. Flannan’s Cathedral. Dinner on board.Monday, Day 2 GLASSON TO ATHLONE
This morning we begin our cruise around the beautiful “Inner Lakes” of Lough Ree and then continue north as we explore some of the 365 islands on the lake. We then circle back to the River Shannon and onto our mooring in Athlone Town. After lunch we visit the Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery, dating from 1757 and the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. Dinner on board.Tuesday, Day 3 ATHLONE TO SHANNONBRIDGE
Today we negotiate Athlone Lock and head south through Europe’s richest example of “Callow” landscape. We moor at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famed 6th century university and an early monastic settlement. Following a tour, we cruise on to our mooring at Shannonbridge. Then, after lunch we visit Leap Castle, reputed to be Ireland’s most haunted house. You will be given a personal tour by the eccentric owner Sean Ryan, whom with traditional Irish musicians, will relate to you the fascinating history of the castle and its part in founding the American Constitution. Dinner on board.Wednesday, Day 4 SHANNONBRIDGE TO TERRYGLASS
This morning, we cruise a very pretty stretch of the River Shannon through Meelick lock, pausing as Portumna swing bridge is opened to allow us passage onto idyllic Lough Derg and then moor at Terryglass Harbour. This afternoon we visit Birr Castle, still resided in by the Earl of Rosse and family, to see the magnificent gardens, the fascinating Science Centre and admire the historic Great Telescope. Dinner on board.Thursday, Day 5 TERRYGLASS TO MOUNTSHANNON
Today, our tour is firstly, to the walled gardens of Portumna Castle, then on to Galway, a lively University City and cultural centre for Irish-speaking regions in Western Ireland. Visit the Galway crystal, craft and linen shops and then lunch at a traditional Guinness & Oyster pub. We return to Shannon Princess and set sail across beautiful Lough Derg, passing Forrest Park and ancient mountains as we enjoy our dinner and sunset cruise to Mountshannon – a lovely lakeside village perched above the Lough.Friday, Day 6 MOUNTSHANNON TO KILLALOE
Today we set sail across south Lough Derg, re-joining the River Shannon to moor at Killaloe, once home to the court of the greatest High King of Ireland, Brian Boru. After exploring this elegant little town, we lunch on board, then set off to Adare Manor, a magnificent estate located on the banks of the River Maigue. Here, in the setting of the Walled Garden, we gain a real insight into the history and tradition of falconry and have the opportunity to ‘get up close and personal’ with birds of prey such as owls, falcons and eagles – a magical experience. We end the afternoon by visiting a traditional Irish hand-weaving workshop. ‘Sláinte’ cocktail reception and Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7 KILLALOE
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Dublin**.
NOTE: The above is a suggested itinerary for our Lough Derg Shannon Cruise.
On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample
itinerary and is subject to change.
Special interest cruises such as Golf and Equestrian charters can be
accommodated with advance notice. Golf courses include Lahinch, Galway Bay and
Glasson.
Shannon Princess can offer golf "a la carte style" whilst cruising, as it is difficult logistically to combine golfing with the regular cruise. During your cruise your Captain will be pleased to offer golf days and will reserve tee times for you and a taxi to and from the golf clubs. The golf tee times rate and taxi costs should be paid by you to the Golf Club or taxi company on the day. An example of pricing is as follows:
Glasson Golf Course
Athlone
Golf Course
Portumna Golf Court
Limerick Golf Club
If you would like to golf during your cruise please advise our reservations department at least 3 weeks prior to your cruise. Golf tee times are subject to availability.
SHANNON PRINCESS II
Year 2023 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMMODATION |
REGULAR SEASON |
VALUE SEASON |
Charter 6 guests wholeboat |
$41,300 | $46,000 |
Charter 8 guests wholeboat |
$43,700 | $49,000 |
Charter 10 guests wholeboat |
$46,000 | $52,000 |
| Suite | $4,850 | $5,650 |
| Single Supplement | $1,680 | $1,900 |
DEPARTURE DATES |
RATE |
ROUTE |
Apr 16, 23, 30 |
Value |
Shannon |
May 7, 14, 21, 28; Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27; Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Regular |
Shannon |
SHANNON PRINCESS II
Year 2024 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMMODATION |
REGULAR SEASON |
VALUE SEASON |
Charter 6 guests wholeboat |
$41,300 | $46,000 |
Charter 8 guests wholeboat |
$43,700 | $49,000 |
Charter 10 guests wholeboat |
$46,000 | $52,000 |
| Suite | $4,850 | $5,650 |
| Single Supplement | $1,680 | $1,900 |
DEPARTURE DATES |
RATE |
ROUTE |
Apr 21, 28 |
Value |
Shannon |
May 5, 12, 19, 26; Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 18, 25; Sep 1, 8, 15, 22 |
Regular |
Shannon |
- $1150 per person supplement for golf cruises.
Meeting Point
Ireland - Dublin - Aberdeen Lodge Hotel, Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 - Sunday 3 p.m.
Transfer included.
