Whiskey Tasting Cruise
Our signature voyage — a guided flight of Irish whiskeys paired with the slow drift of Lough Ree and live commentary all the way.
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Athlone · River Shannon · Lough Ree
DiscoverthehiddenhorizonsofLoughRee
Whiskey tasting, sightseeing and private charter cruises along Ireland’s longest river — gliding past island monasteries, Viking waters and the Lake of the Kings, with live commentary all the way.
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Welcome aboard
An hour on the water that stays with you long after you step ashore.
We’ve spent a lifetime reading the moods of Lough Ree and the Shannon. Step aboard and let our skippers carry you past ancient islands, hidden inlets and birdlife you’ll never see from the road.
TripAdvisorTravellers' Choice
DepartingAthlone Castle Quay
SeasonMarch – September
The Voyage
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Cast off at Athlone Castle
Slip beneath the castle walls and onto the Shannon, Ireland's longest river, as the town slides quietly behind you.
DepartAthlone Castle Quay
On theRiver Shannon
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Onto the Lake of the Kings
The river opens wide into Lough Ree — scattered with ancient islands, Viking hoards and birdlife you'll never see from the road.
Lough ReeIreland's 2nd-largest lake
Scattered with40+ islands
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Where the horizon turns to gold
Drift home as the sky ignites over the water. This is the moment our voyagers remember long after they step ashore.
Best lightEvening sailings
Look forSwans & herons
Athlone
Lough Ree
Golden hour
Our Cruises
Three ways to read the river
Whiskey tastings, public sightseeing and private charters — every sailing with live commentary. Choose your horizon.
Public Sightseeing Cruise
Glide into the Lake of the Kings with live commentary on Viking hoards, island monasteries and the wildlife of Ireland's longest river.
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Private Charters & Groups
Take the whole boat. Corporate days, weddings, hen & stag parties and milestone celebrations for up to 150 guests on the water.
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Our Story
More than a boat tour
Lough Ree is one of Ireland’s most beautiful inland waterways. From ancient monastic sites and hidden islands to spectacular sunsets, every cruise offers a unique perspective of the lake and its rich heritage.
Lough Ree53.55° N · 7.94° W
In motion
Feel the voyage before you board
Ninety seconds on the water — the light, the islands and the slow magic of Lough Ree.
Lough Ree · Athlone
Private Hire & Events
Charter the whole horizon
Weddings, corporate days, milestone celebrations and school tours — the deck is yours. Tell us the occasion and we’ll craft the voyage around it.
Weddings
Arrivals & receptions on the water
Corporate Days
Team afloat, beyond the boardroom
Hen & Stag
A send-off they'll actually remember
School Tours
Living history for curious minds
Gallery
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Good to know
Questions, answered
Everything you need before you step aboard. Still wondering? Just ask us.
All sailings leave from Athlone Castle Quay (N37 V593), on The Quay beneath Athlone Castle in the town centre. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
Discover the hidden horizons of Lough Ree
Sailings run from Athlone Castle Quay, March through September. Secure your seats and let the river do the rest.
