ATHLONE
Guests are met at the hotel at 3 pm and transferred by private coach to Shannon Princess. On arrival, enjoy a welcome Irish Coffee or a Pint of Murphy's on tap. Evening stroll around this historical town which dates back to the Bronze Age. Dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 2
ATHLONE TO BANAGHER
Down stream cruise to Shannon bridge, a unique refuge for colonies of white
swans and different wild fowl. During the afternoon we visit Clonmacnois, the
6th century monastic city of Ciaran with celtic crosses, round towers and
"stones that speak", with a commanding view above the mighty Shannon.
On to Banagher, and with Irish hospitality, visit Haughs, the infamous Singing
Pub. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3
BANAGHER TO TERRYGLASS
Pay a private visit to remarkable Cloghan Castle. Then enjoy some of the
River's loveliest scenery to Lough Derg. Lunch on board is followed with a stop
at the charming sheltered harbour of Terryglass. The nearby monastery was
founded in 549 A.D. and is a short walk ashore. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4
TERRYGLASS TO GALWAY
Today, enjoy a full day`s excursion to Galway City, famous for several literary
personalities including W. B. Yeats, Patrick O'Connor and Nora Barnacle. City
of the 14 tribes, Galway offers excellent shopping, several museums and another
glimpse at Irish life through the ages. Lunch in an excellent Bar. Return to
Shannon Princess and Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5
GALWAY TO MOUNTSHANNON
Cruising South on Lough Derg, largest of the Shannon lakes, takes you past the
island of Illamor. We visit a famous trout fishing centre and spend a
fascinating afternoon at Craggaunowen or "Crannog", a Celtic Bronze
Age settlement. Dinner aboard
MOUNTSHANNON TO KILLALOE
Morning cruise from the lake's widest point to picturesque Killaloe and learn about the mythical Celtic tunnels of Brian Boru, a Dalcassian Prince. As well as fine pubs, St Flannan's Cathedral is worth a visit. Originally commenced in 1180 but destroyed by Donal Mor O'Brian and rebuilt some 200 years later in a Gothic style. Captain's Dinner aboard
Saturday, Day 7
KILLALOE TO DUBLIN
After breakfast return to Dublin airport
NOTE: The above is a suggested itinerary for our Lough Derg Shannon Cruise. On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
Special interest cruises such as Golf and Equestrian charters can be accommodated with advance notice. Golf courses include Lahinch, Galway Bay and Glasson.
Shannon
Princess can offer golf a la carte style whilst cruising, as it is
difficult logistically to combine golfing with the regular cruise.
During your cruise your Captain will be pleased to offer golf days and
will reserve tee times for you and a taxi to and from the golf clubs.
The golf tee times rate and taxi costs should be paid by you to the Golf
Club or taxi company on the day. An
example of
pricing
is as follows:
Athlone
Golf Course fee approx. 60 and return taxi 20
Portumna Golf Court
Limerick Golf Club fee approx 75 and return taxi 50
Year 2008 Rates in US Dollars
|
ACCOMMODATION
|
REGULAR SEASON
|
GOLF CHARTER
|
VALUE SEASON | VALUE GOLF CHARTER |
|
Charter 10 guests wholeboat
|
$39,000
|
$46,000
|
$35,000 | $42,000 |
|
Stateroom per person
|
$4200
|
|
$3700 | |
|
Single supplement
|
$1200
|
|
$1200 |
|
DEPARTURE DATES
|
RATE
|
ROUTE
|
|
April 20, 27; May
4,11, 18
|
Value
|
Shannon
|
|
May 25; June
1, 8,15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3,10, 17, 24, 31; September
9, 14, 21, 28
|
Regular
|
Shannon
|
Ireland - Dublin - Aberdeen Lodge Hotel, Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 - Sunday 3 pm.
Transfer included.
