Our waterway cruises Ireland

Ireland, a land of legends to explore on a licence-free boat

Ire­land – a land of leg­ends and mys­ter­ies, but also a land of water, bathed in count­less lakes and ponds and crossed by hun­dreds of kilo­me­tres of water­ways. A dream coun­try for an intro­duc­tion to water­way tourism, where Les Canalous will receive you on one of the three bases we’ve built in its most pic­turesque region. At Car­rick On Shan­nonBanagher or Bel­lanaleck, we’ll train you in how to cap­tain your house­boat and also sup­port you in prepar­ing your itin­er­ary for a per­son­alised water­way cruise.

Wel­come to the land of lakes ! Between Low­er Lough Erne and Lough Derg, you’ll be able to enjoy all the attrac­tions offered by these bod­ies of water. Let your­self be guid­ed to the nau­ti­cal bases, where you can indulge in swim­ming and all oth­er pos­si­ble water activ­i­ties. Fish­ing enthu­si­asts will also find some­thing to enjoy. A water­way cruise thus promis­es to sat­is­fy every­one’s pref­er­ences – even fans of hik­ing and/​or off-road cycling will appre­ci­ate the region’s many marked trails.

A waterway cruise to immerse yourself in Irish traditions

As you trav­el between two locks, one of the high­lights of a water­way cruise, you’ll be able to moor your boat and stop to vis­it the region’s most emblem­at­ic loca­tions. The monas­tic site of Devenish Island, in its iso­lat­ed set­ting, or indeed the monastery of Clon­mac­noise, are two of the must-sees dur­ing your Irish cruise. You’ll also enjoy strolling through the quaint streets of the vil­lages you pass through and shouldn’t miss the chance to call in at some of Ireland’s famous pubs for a real immer­sion in Irish cul­ture. Let your­self unwind as you explore the tra­di­tions and folk­lore of this real­ly endear­ing coun­try. Whether in pubs or restau­rants, or on the deck of your house­boat, you’ll enjoy the tra­di­tion­al Irish Ban­nock bread, or let your­self be tempt­ed by one of the Irish Pies that, made with beer, have secured the region’s reputation.


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Must-see places for a successful stay

The islands of Upper Lough Erne

The islands of Upper Lough Erne

The smaller of Lough Erne’s two lakes, Upper Lough Erne, invites you on an unforgettable cruise. Enjoy picturesque landscapes, which you’ll be able to admire from the banks of the lake or the deck of your licence-free rental boat. Cross this first lake and you’ll take the river Erne to the second, Lower Lough Erne. One of the main attractions of Upper Lough Erne is nevertheless the opportunity to navigate from island to island, and there are many of these on the lake. Don’t miss a visit to Devenish Island, where you can admire the old monastery of Saint Molaise.
Lough Key Forest

Lough Key Forest

On the south shore of Lough Key Lake, you can enjoy a walk through an enchanting forest: Lough Key Forest Park. This 320-hectare forest park guarantees you exceptional views of the water but also takes you through picturesque landscapes characteristic of the region. Don’t miss the opportunity to climb back aboard your houseboat and do some island hopping on the lake. There’s still a medieval fortress to admire on Cate Island.

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