Inland Cabin Cruising

Driving around Ireland is a superb way to appreciate the country, but why not embrace some adventure and cruise your way down the longest navigable waterways in the British Isles? Inland cabin cruising is perfect for everyone from giddy families to amorous couples. 

Requirements 

You don’t need a license to operate a cruiser or barge. Experience in handling a boat is useful, but not essential, and full training is provided. You’ll learn the ropes with on-board teaching sessions for your whole team, and you’ll be taken for a trip with an expert tutor. When you’re ready to take control, you’ll also be given navigational charts and a captain's handbook. Aye, aye, Captain! 

Navigating

Linking the island are five main waterways: the River Shannon, the Shannon Erne Link, the Erne Waterway, the Grand Canal and the Barrow Navigation. Made up of a huge variety of connecting canals, lakes, rivers, and inlets, you’ll be faced with a constantly changing environment on your trip. Moorings are close to each other, so you’re never too far from the next stop.

And if you’re worried about getting bored, don’t be! As well as sublime scenery, lively villages are dotted along rivers and canals giving you plenty of places to keep things interesting.