| DEPARTURE DATES |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| April
17, 24 |
Value |
Lower
Shannon |
| May
1, 8 |
Value |
Lower
Shannon |
| May
15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| June
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| July
3, 10 , 17, 24 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| August
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| September
4, 11, 18, 25 |
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 |
