Shannon Princess | Entire Travel Group

Overview

Cruise the River Shannon aboard Shannon Princess, the largest hotel barge on these waters, offering a journey through Ireland’s rolling green fields, ancient landmarks and rich wildlife. Enjoy fascinating excursions, including a private castle tour, a birds of prey display and whiskey tasting. The barge accommodates 10 guests in stylish ensuite cabins, with a comfortable saloon, panoramic dining area and a rooftop sundeck with a heated spa pool. With gourmet cuisine and warm Irish hospitality, this cruise immerses you in the legends, history and charm of the Emerald Isle.

Inclusions

6 nights onboard at Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a stateroom

Crew of 5 (Captain, tour leader, chef and hostesses)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily prepared by your chef

Captains farewell dinner on your last night

Excursions as per itinerary

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Transfers by an air-conditioned minivan

Use of barge facilities

Itinerary

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Deck Hotel Barge Shannon Princess

Deluxe | 10 Passengers | 5 Crew

110 Feet Long
5 Twin/Double Staterooms (117sq ft incl. en suite)
Centrally Heated / Air-Conditioned
Spa Pool

Day 1 Dublin Glasson

Guests are met in Dublin and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the Shannon Princess. Your Captain and crew will welcome you onboard with champagne, black velvet cocktails or perhaps an Irish coffee, before free time perhaps for a stroll or a visit to St. Flannan’s Cathedral. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a Stateroom.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Dinner

Ireland Scenery

Day 2 Glasson Athlone

This morning, begin your cruise around the beautiful ‘inner lakes’ (islands) of Lough Ree, passing stately homes and lush forested islands. You’ll then continue north as you explore some of the 365 islands on the lake. You will then circle back to the River Shannon and onto your mooring in Athlone Town. After lunch you will visit the Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery, dating from 1757 and the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a Stateroom.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Whisky Barrels

Day 3 Athlone Shannonbridge

Today, negotiate Athlone Lock and head south through Europe’s richest example of “Callow” landscape. You will moor at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famed 6th century university and an early monastic settlement. Following a tour, you will cruise on to our mooring at Shannonbridge. Then, after lunch you will 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.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a Stateroom.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Clonmacnoise ruins

Day 4 Shannonbridge Terryglass

This morning, 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 you will 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.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a Stateroom.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Irish ruins

Day 5 Terryglass Mountshannon

Today, your 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 Galway’s crystal, craft and linen shops and then lunch at a traditional Guinness & oyster pub. Return to Shannon Princess and set sail across beautiful Lough Derg, passing Forrest Park and ancient mountains as you enjoy your dinner and sunset cruise to Mountshannon – a lovely lakeside village perched above the Lough. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a Stateroom.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Portumna Castle

Day 6 Mountshannon Killaloe

Today you will 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, yo will have 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, you will 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. You will end the afternoon by visiting a traditional Irish hand-weaving workshop. ‘Sláinte’ cocktail reception and Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess in a Stateroom.

Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lough Derch

Day 7 Killaloe Dublin

After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Dublin.

Breakfast

Additional information

Departure Dates and Pricing:

2025 Cruise Rates
Rates are for 6 nights either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin or on a whole barge charter basis. Prices below are in Euros.
Accommodation	Value	Regular
Suite	€4,850	€5,650
Single Supplement	€1,750	€1,900
Charter (Whole Barge)
Charter 6 passengers	€41,200	€46,400
Charter 8 passengers	€43,600	€49,200
Charter 10 passengers	€46,200	€52,000
Departure Dates (Sunday)	Rates	Cruise Region
Apr 20 & 27	Value	Ireland - The River Shannon
May 4, 11, 18, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21	Regular	Ireland - The River Shannon

2026 Cruise Rates
Rates are for 6 nights either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin or on a whole barge charter basis. Prices below are in Euros.
Accommodation	Value	Regular
Suite	€5,990	€6,850
Single Supplement	€2,200	€2,500
Charter (Whole Barge)
Charter 6 passengers	€49,000	€56,200
Charter 8 passengers	€52,000	€59,600
Charter 10 passengers	€55,000	€63,000
Departure Dates (Sunday)	Rates	Cruise Region
Apr 12, 19, 26; May 3	Value	Ireland - The River Shannon
May 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20	Regular	Ireland - The River Shannon

This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, the cruise will be in the reverse direction.
This barge is available for charter bookings and theme cruises. Contact us for more details.

Pick-up Point

Cabin bookings - Dublin

Drop-off Point

Cabin bookings - Dublin

Booking / Payment Process

On our website the Barge Cruise prices are show in Euros
All payments will be made to us in Australian Dollars
The current exchange rate will be used at the time of deposit and balance
Our invoice will make this clear and our team is here to assist you

Supplier Booking Conditions Apply

Due to the boutique nature and limited capacity of this travel experience, under our Bookings Conditions this package classifies as “Booking Type 2 – Travel Experience where we act as agent only”. Your contract for the delivery of travel arrangements will be with the principal supplier and will be subject to their Booking Conditions. We will advise you prior to confirming your booking the full details and Booking Conditions of the principal supplier. Our responsibility to you where we sell travel arrangements as agent for the supplier is specified in the ‘Responsibility’ section of our Booking Conditions.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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Shannon Princess - River Shannon (Tour code: 11843)

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