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Ireland THE EMERALD CRUISE

"The Irish sun and moors have not altered in a thousand years... Neither has the smoothness of the stout."

The astral light is one of the charms of Ireland -- a light that could be coming from anywhere, making the sky fluorescent blue, lighting up the oversized clouds and highlighting the moors with extraordinary greens... You are in one of the most beautiful countries on earth: It beckons you on a unique and spellbinding route. Cruise freely along vast natural spaces, from rivers to lakes, between rolling moors, forests and reeds... Further: A realm of legends unveils itself... standing stones and strange Celtic monuments, remains of glorious castles and stone walls... Enjoy the attractions of this unspoilt paradise: Quality fishing, practice your golf or ride a horse without further ado... Tonight, in a pub, get to know the locals and join in a Gaelic song with everyone.

Flavors of the region: The most traditional drink of Ireland is without doubt, the famous brown "stout" beer, thick and creamy, made by Guinness or Murphy's but don't miss out on the taste of the excellent Irish whiskies, and authentic "Irish Coffee"... Rich and tasty Irish stew with lamb, fresh vegetables and thick gravy is sure to fill any empty stomach. Thick soda bread and pink smoked salmon are also Irish favourites

Our cruise boats are located in the city shown in red on the map: Click on Carrick-on-Shannon or Portumna or Belturbet on the map to discover the cruising possibilities and the type boats from our boating center.

Cruising Hints: From our base at Carrick-on-Shannon, you can cruise north towards Lough Erne or south through a series of lakes and long river stretches with very few locks. The many lakes offer an infinite variety of places to explore, but some care must be taken when crossing them, especially on windy days. It is important to have a copy of one of the excellent navigation charts on board and follow the channel.

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ONE WEEK CRUISES - ONE WAY CRUISES - TWO WEEK CRUISES - SELECT YOUR BOAT

ONE WEEK ROUND TRIP CRUISES

Itinerary: Carrick-on-Shannon to Shannonbridge

Round Trip on the Shannon River

Southern Shannon Cruise - Visit Jamestown before enjoying cruising on the wider river beyond Lanesborough into pretty Lough Ree. Play golf a Glasson or Hodson Bay. Spend time at Athlone, the commercial centre of the Midlands and the culinary capital of the inland waterways.

240 km - 4 locks - 2 lift bridges

Itinerary: Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballyconnell

Round Trip on the Shannon River

Northern Shannon Cruise - Head north to Leitrim and take the Shannon-Erne Waterway to Ballyconnell, visiting Keshcarrigan, Ballinamore and Lough Garadice along the way. Visit the Leitrim Heritage Centre in Ballinamore.

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Itinerary: Belturbet to Carrick-on-Shannon

Round Trip on the Shannon River and Lough Allen

Upper Shannon Cruise - Use the modernized Shannon-Erne Waterway to join the Shannon at Leitrim and take a trip into Lough Allen where Drumshanbo is a must for fishing enthusiasts. The island-studded Lough Key is the jewel among Roscommon's lakes.

150 km - 32 locks

Itinerary: Belturbet to Belleek

Round Trip on Lough Erne

Lough Erne Upper Cruise - The Fermanagh Lakelands offers Upper Lough Erne with its mass of reed-covered islands to explore and Enniskillen as its hub. Lower Lough Erne is on of Europe's least crowded waterways and Tully Castle, Boa Island and Castle Caldwell are just some of the attractions before reaching the home of the world famous Belleek Pottery.

130 km - no locks

Itinerary: Portumna to Killaloe

Round Trip on the Shannon River

Lough Derg Cruise - Cruise south to charming Terryglass and then the water sport haven of Dromineer and on to Garrykennedy, Mountshannon and Scarriff. In between is Holy Island, evoking memories of early Irish Christianity. Killaloe is the site of the restored 13th century St. Flannan's Cathedral and has a 13-arched bridge and a modern marina that is poplar with boat-users.

64 km - no locks

ONE WEEK ONE-WAY CRUISES Back to Top

Itinerary: Carrick-on-Shannon to Belturbet

ONE WEEK - ONE WAY TRIP

The Lakes Cruise: Cruising to Leitrim Village, you will find a pretty centre with a great reputation in the "Tidy Towns" competition! Explore Ballinamore, nicknamed "The Friendly Town", and enjoy a round of golf at the excellent course. Lough Scur and Garadice lie along the route and Lough Erne is renowned for coarse angling. Enjoy a walk to the famous Slieve Russell Hotel, close to Ballyconnell and play a round of golf on the championship tees.

130 km - 16 locks and 14 hours of one-way cruising

Itinerary: Portumna to Carrick-on-Shannon

OR VICE VERSA; ONE WAY TRIP

One way trip on Le Canal Shannon and Erne

Irish History Cruise: Large lakes, narrow waters set in golden reeds, the Shannon reveals all its many facets. Portumna's impressive castle was one of the first buildings in Ireland to have Renaissance features. Set in beautiful, natural surroundings, overlooking Lough Derg and Portumna Forest Park, it's dreamy scenery for painters and photographers. No dreams for the angler: The best catches are there, at rod point. Evening sets in Shannonbridge and a brightly painted pub welcomes the crew for a friendly pint accompanied by some traditional music with the locals!. A white sail by Clonmacnoise, site of the ancient monastic site dating back 1,500 years, a cup in his hand, the skipper waves. All at once every aspect of the Irish way of living... a red buoy a black buoy. The entrance to Mountain River, so narrow between the reeds that one hesitates to go... In Carrick, when mooring for the last time, you know you will be back...

160 km - 5 locks and 20 hours of one way cruising

TWO WEEK CRUISE

Itinerary: Portumna to Belleek

Two weeks of total freedom - go wherever you want - whenever you want - when the mood hits you....

The "All-Over-The-Place Irish Cruise" - You start in Portumna and finish in Belturbet, going as far south as Killaloe and north to Belleek, with all the natural, cultural, sporting and social attractions of the Shannon in between.

160 km - 5 locks - 2 lift bridges

OUR FLEET IN IRELAND:

Crown Class Series includes: WV102 - WV104 - WV106 - WV107 - WV118 - WV120

Crown Class Series - An exclusive series with accommodations for 2 to 10 people. The Crown Class is a new generation of high quality boats with elegant lines, exceptional comfort and superb interior layout; two steering positions, ease of handling and spacious sun decks.

Traditional Class Series includes: WV207

Our wide range of traditionally built boats are practically equipped and generously fitted for for comfortable canal cruising and river navigation. Whatever you budget an whatever you party size, you can be sure of finding a boat that perfectly balances your needs for easy cruising with holiday comfort. From a party of two to a party of 12, you will find our boats well designed, generously sized and perfectly equipped.

Emerald Star Class Series Includes: WV300 - WV305 - WV310

Especially designed for Irish cruising, These boats offer a high degree of quality and comfort

Click here to view the cutaway layout diagrams and sleeping arrangements and technical details of our boats.

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Week: Departure between 4 and 6 p.m. return between 8 and 9 a.m.

Extra Days: Price is calculated by dividing the weekly price by 7.

Weekend and Short Break:

Why not take a short break and enjoy cruising over a weekend? You can choose to cruise for a few days before 18 June or after 14 September.

3 nights/2day = 55% of the weekly hire price

4 nights/3 days = 65% of the weekly hire price

5 nights/4 days= 75% of the weekly hire price

One Way Cruises: Supplemental charge of $200. Vehicle transfer, if required, 95 Euros (approx $125).
Extended Cruises: Cruises of 9, 10 or 11 days are available in all regions on all boats . These cruises will be invoice pro rata to the number of days.
2 Weeks or More: 5% discount for a 14 to 20 days cruise, and a 10% discount for 21 days or more for all types of boats.
Group Discount: By taking a holiday with a family or friends, and booking two or more boats at the same time and leaving the same base on the same dates on the same itinerary, you will qualify for a special discount of 7%.
Combining Discounts: All discounts are available for holidays in all areas (unless a precise area is mentioned) and only applicable on one week week cruise or longer. It is possible to use more than one discount up to a maximum discount of 15%.
Departure days: Departure days are Monday, Friday and Saturday.
One week = 7 nights. Where your holiday overlaps two seasonal periods, the price is calculated according to the number of days falling in each period.

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2007 BOAT RENTAL PRICES BY SEASON IN U.S. DOLLARS

Boat Style Number	Boat Name	Adults + Children	Up to 4/27	4/28 to 5/11	5/12 to 5/25	5/26 to 7/06	7/07 to 8/24	8/25 to 9/07	9/08 to 9/14	9/15 to 10/05	10/06 Onwards
Emerald Star Fleet			A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
WV300	Caprice	4+2	1615	1860	2180	2240	2685	2435	2155	1860	1540
WV305	Elegance	6+2	2155	2340	2705	2795	3345	2940	2690	2430	1960
WV310	Magnifique	8+2	2940	3305	3540	3835	4475	3840	3485	3050	2575
WV106	Classique	8	2040	2735	3055	3105	3715	3265	2970	2555	1985
WV120	Classique S	8	2465	2850	3100	3255	3925	3280	3070	2595	2180
WV102	Clipper	4	1720	2040	2255	2525	2855	2500	2170	2030	1720
WV207	Consort	2+2	910	1045	1140	1250	1455	1265	1045	1025	910
WV118	Consul	4+1	1435	1505	1870	2305	2530	2275	2145	1585	1385
WV104	Crusader	6	1895	2160	2555	2775	3325	2910	2625	2285	1835
WV107	Grand Classique	10	3015	3450	3825	4090	4725	4035	3680	3375	3040

ALL PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS (prices quoted in Euros will be paid at the base)

Extras:

Bike hire: Standard bike = $40/week - Mountain bike = $55/week payable at the base
Pet: 50 Euros (approx $65) payable at the base
One-way supplement: One week $200. This does not include transfers of vehicles or passengers
Cancellation insurance $79.95/person
Cruising guide $26 to $39

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Boat Hire and its equipment
Fully equipped galley
Boat Equipment, crockery and linen (depending upon the number of people aboard: Duvets, sheets, duvet covers, bath towels, tea towels, table cloth)
Cruising Instructions on the day of departure
Cruising Documents - Captains handbook and tourist map. The Captain's manual includes all the relevant information for your boat and its equipment, the locks and local cruising rules.
Technical help available 7 days a week

Prices Do Not Include:

Fuel and oil
Waterway guide
Travel to and from the departure base
Bike hire
Garage or car park
Personal holiday insurance (Optional: Cost is according to the policy chosen)
Cancellation insurance
Damage Waiver - between $50 and $100 (between $50 and $70 in Scotland)
Navigation maps
Final cleaning
Security deposit (between $700 and $1200
Consumables - Charged at the end of your cruise; between $15 and $40 (between $70 and $170 in Scotland) subject to fuel price variations, per day, depending on the size of the boat and the time spent cruising (shown by on-board engine hour meter).
Consumables deposit - 150 Euros (approx $195.00) to be paid on arrival. It is refundable when you return the boat and once you have paid for the consumables used during your cruise.

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