| DEPARTURE
RATES |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| April
18, 25 |
Value |
Lower
Shannon |
| May
2, 9 |
Value |
Lower
Shannon |
| May
16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| June
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| July
4, 11 , 18, 25 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| August
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| September
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
Meeting
Point
IRELAND - Dublin - Aberdeen Lodge Hotel, 3pm.
Shannon
Princess Barge Information
THE 10 PASSENGER
SHANNON PRINCESS ....
is the largest luxury hotel barge cruising the Lower Shannon. Newly
commisioned for late 2002, her thoughtfully designed interior includes
twin or double beds with Lough views, a comfortable saloon, dining
area and full length sun deck
Her
experienced Captain and crew go out of their way to
ensure your every need is accomodated. Your chef was
trained at the Ballymaloe School and distinguishes
herself at every meal with signature dishes such as
parcels of wild salmon, roast of spring lamb, variations
of shellfish stew with fresh herbs and of course a
grand selection of desserts
CRUISING MAP
ITINERARY
Sunday,
Day 1
ATHLONE
Guests shall be met at 3.00pm at the Aberdeen Lodge Hotel in Dublin and
transferred by coach to the Shannon Princess at her charming Castleside
mooring in the heart of Athlone. Athlone is a flourishing riverside and
garrison town dating from the 13th. Century. Your Captain and his crew
welcome you onboard the delightful Shannon Princess with Champagne, Black
Velvets or Irish Coffees!
Monday,
Day 2
ATHLONE TO BANAGHER
The Shannon Princess descends through Athlone Lock
and heads south through Europe¹s richest example
of Callow landscape. Countryside little changed in
over 1000 years.
This is one of Irelands premier Wildfowl
Reserves. We moor at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famed 6th.Century University
and early Christian settlement. After a visit to the interpritive centre
we lunch onboard enroute to Banagher arriving mid-afternoon to this typical
Irish riverside town. A short bus ride to the narrow gauge bog railway
where you will get a fascinating insight to the unique boglands of Ireland.
Dinner onboard
Tuesday,
Day 3
BANAGHER TO TERRYGLASS
We travel a very pretty stretch of the Shannon with an ever-changing
landscape slipping by. Travelling down through Meelick lock, pausing
as Portumna swing bridge is opened to allow the Shannon Princess passage
onto idyllic Lough Derg. We moor at Terryglass Harbour. Time to explore
this charming Hamlet before an afternoon excursion to Birr Castle with
its glorious landscaped gardens dating from 17th. Century and family
seat of the Earls of Ross Lunch in The Derg Inn in the village
Wednesday,
Day 4
TERRYGLASS TO GALWAY
A full day excursion to Galway City A lively University City and
cultural centre for Irish speaking regions in Western Ireland. Visit
Galway crystal and a profusion of craft and linen shops. Lunch at a Traditional
Guinness & Oyster pub. Return to Shannon Princess for Dinner
Thursday,
Day 5
TERRYGLASS TO MOUNTSHANNON
We sail south through the especially beautiful Lough
Derg passing Forrest park and ancient mountains as
we set our
course for Mountshannon a
lovely lakeside village perched above the Lough. The afternoon excursion
is to a unique project set in the grounds of Graggaunowen Castle, designed
to bring Bronze Age & Celtic culture to life. Also on display is
a reconstructed hide boat used by Irish Monks to sail to North America
in the 5th. Century Dinner onboard
Friday,
Day 6
MOUNTSHANNON TO KILLALOE
This morning we cruise through south Lough Derg and her many Islands
rejoining the River Shannon and entering Killaloe, once home to the court
of the greatest High King of Ireland Brian Boru. We moor on the Tipperary
side of this elegant little town. A visit that afternoon to the famous
Hunt Museum housed in Limerick City. This is a fascinating collection
donated to the state by the Hunt Family Extra optional activities in
the afternoon include a visit to Tinaranna House Spa where you can pamper
yourself with Sauna, Massage, Aromatherapy and other Spa Services. Alternatively
your Captain can hire a private fishing boat and guide. Farewell dinner
ends your cruise in style
Saturday,
Day 7
KILLALOE TO DUBLIN AIRPORT/CITY
Note: Special
interest cruises such as Golf and Equestrian charters
can be accommodated with advance notice.
Golf courses include Lahinch, Galway Bay and Glasson.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
On alternate weeks,
cruise will be in reverse
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