EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
10%
Discount if you Book between 1st and 22nd July
and Pay in Full by 22 July 2008
CRUISING THE RIVER SHANNON
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Rates
are for six nights on either:
a whole boat charter basis or per person based on double occupancy
per cabin
| 2008 Rates in Australian Dollars |
| ACCOMMODATION |
VALUE |
REGULAR |
| Charter
up to 10 guests wholeboat |
$50,000 |
$56,250 |
| Golf
Charter up to 10 guests wholeboat |
$60,417 |
$66,667 |
| Suite
per person |
$5,208 |
$6,042 |
| Single
Supplement |
$1,708 |
$1,875 |
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted 140607cm |
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| 2008
DEPARTURE RATES |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| July
6, 13 , 20, 27 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| August
3, 10, 17, 25, 31 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| September
7, 14, 21, 28 |
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
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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