Waterway boat rental in Ireland

From Bellanaleck to Upper Lough Erne, a fairy-tale waterway cruise in Ireland

From our base in Bellanaleck, you’ll be able to navigate the region’s emblematic sites. For a one-way cruise to Carrick on Shannon or a romantic weekend in an enchanting setting, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Whether you take to one of the region’s numerous canals or the mighty Shannon River, you’ll be able to enjoy the many locks – a highlight of all waterway cruises – which here can be fully automated or manual. Every lock you go through will be a source of pleasure on this Irish waterway cruise and, in Bellanaleck, we’ll train you to operate them – a real highlight for the youngest crew members. Whichever your chosen direction, you’ll also be able to indulge in another of the pleasures of waterway cruising, namely the chance to leave your houseboat and take to the towpaths on foot or by ATB bike. So, embrace the opportunity to further explore the Irish countryside.

Ireland’s treasures accessible from your houseboat

Leave Bellanaleck and head towards Upper Lough Erne, the southernmost of the region’s big lakes. Here, you’ll navigate your licence-free boat between dozens of islands, making you feel like you’re cruising on a river. There are numerous ideas for stopping points along the way, and fishing enthusiasts will be delighted with the opportunities on offer. Members of your crew who wish to engage in all kinds of water activities will be equally satisfied. Nautical bases have been developed on some of the islands, while others invite you to more unusual excursions, revealing the traces of a rich and eventful past. Don’t miss a visit to one of the most amazing monastic sites: Devenish Island.