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European
Waterways Shannon Princess II
2010 Season Departure
Dates
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Departure
Dates ( Sunday ) |
Rates
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Cruise
Route
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| April
- 18, 25 |
Value
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Lower
Shannon
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| May
- 2, 9 |
Value |
Lower
Shannon |
| May
- 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Lower
Shannon |
| June
- 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular
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Lower
Shannon
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| July
- 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular
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Lower
Shannon
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August
- 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular
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Lower
Shannon
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| September
- 5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular
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Lower
Shannon
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European
Waterways - Ireland 2010 Rates
Rates are
shown in British Pounds
Rates are for
six nights on either per
person based on
double occupancy per cabin or whole boat charter basis
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Accommodation |
Value
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Regular
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| Suite
per person |
£2,290
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£2,630
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| Single
Supplement |
£840
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£950
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| Charter
10 passenger whole boat |
£21,800
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£24,600
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THEME CRUISE
Theme
Cruise 2010 Rates
Rates are shown in British Pounds
Theme Cruises for
charter groups of 4-21 passengers
To calculate the price of your Charter's Theme Cruises please refer to our Standard
Price Sheet
and then add on the supplement below for either per participant or per charter
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Shannon
Princess II Theme Cruise |
Area
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Cost
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| Golf
Cruise - Charter
up to 10 people |
Shannon |
£390
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Individuals:Some
departures are available for 1-2 people to book and
join other golfers on board.
NOTE: Only those golfing pay the supplement.
Not all persons on a golf charter must play golf.
Golf cruises include 4 pre booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from
the clubs
Click here for Golf Cruise Itineraray
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Click here for Cruise Terms and Conditions
Shannon
Princess II -
luxury barge cruise on the river Shannon, Ireland
CRUISE ITINERARY ATHLONE TO KILLALOE
Sunday
- Quigley’s
Marina to Glasson
Guests shall be met at 3.00pm at the Dublin city centre
hotel and transferred by coach to the Shannon Princess
at Quigley’s Marina. Your Captain and his crew
welcome you on board the delightful Shannon Princess
with Champagne, Black Velvets or Irish Coffees! Dinner
on board.
Monday – Quigley’s
Marina to Athlone
This Morning we begin our cruise around the beautiful “Inner
Lakes” of Lough Ree and then continue north to Lough
Ree as we explore some of the 365 islands on the lake.
We then circle back to the River and onto our mooring in
Athlone Town. After lunch we depart by bus to the “Corlea
Trackway Visitor Centre”. The centre interprets an
Iron Age bog road which was built in the year 148 BC across
the Boglands close to the River Shannon. The oak road is
the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe
and was excavated over the years by Professor Barry Raferty
of University College Dublin. Dinner on board.
Tuesday Athlone to Shannonbridge
The
Shannon Princess descends through Athlone Lock and heads
south
through Europe’s richest example of “Callow” landscape.
Countryside little changed in over 1000 years. This is
one of Ireland’s premier Wildfowl Reserves. We moor
at Clonmacnoise ruins, a famed 6th.Century University and
early Christian settlement. After a visit to the interpretive
centre we lunch onboard enroute to Shannon Bridge arriving
mid-afternoon to this typical Irish riverside town.
After Lunch we depart by bus to “Birr Castle” Irelands
Historical Science Centre and home of the Oldest Telescope
in the World, with its glorious landscaped gardens dating
from 17th. Century and family seat of the Earls of Ross.
Dinner on board.
Wednesday Shannonbridge to Terryglass
We
travel a very pretty stretch of the Shannon with an ever-changing
landscape slipping by. Travelling down through
Meelick lock, pausing as Portumna swing bridge is opened
to allow the Shannon Princess passage onto idyllic Lough
Derg. We moor at Terryglass Harbour. Lunch at the Derg
Inn in the Village. Time to explore this charming Hamlet
before an afternoon excursion to “Leap Castle”,
reputed to be Ireland’s most haunted house. You will
be greeted by Sean Ryan and his family who will invite
you in to their unusual home and Sean, a renowned musician,
will tell you the fascinating history of the castle and
the part it played in founding the American Constitution.
Sean will gladly play a few tunes with possibly the added
bonus of being joined by his talented young daughter who
will demonstrate her amazing dancing skills. Dinner on
board.
Thursday – Terryglass
to Galway to Mountshannon
A
full day excursion to Galway City – A lively University
City and cultural centre for Irish speaking regions in
Western Ireland. Visit Galway crystal and a profusion of
craft and linen shops. Lunch at a Traditional Guinness & Oyster
pub. Return to Shannon Princess and set sail through the
especially beautiful Lough Derg passing Forrest Park and
ancient mountains as we set our course for Mountshannon – a
lovely lakeside village perched above the Lough. Dinner
on board.
Friday – Mountshannon to Killaloe
This
morning we set sail through south Lough Derg and her many
Islands
rejoining the River Shannon and entering
Killaloe, once home to the court of the greatest High King
of Ireland, Brian Boru. We moor on the Tipperary side of
this elegant little town, with plenty of time for you to
visit the town. After lunch onboard, we set off by bus
on our excursion to a unique project set in the grounds
of Graggaunowen Castle, designed to bring Bronze Age & Celtic
culture to life. Also on display is a reconstructed hide
boat used by Irish Monks to sail to North America in the
5th. Century. Dinner on board.
Saturday – Killaloe
to Dublin
Transfer by coach to the Aberdeen Lodge
Itinerary is subject to change and in reverse direction
on alternative weeks.
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Golf
Ireland-
Golf vacation and luxury cruise on
Shannon Princess II-
river Shannon, Ireland
Imagine you and your friends combining your love of golf
with a leisurely cruise aboard Shannon Princess II, a fully-crewed
luxury hotel barge, drifting along tranquil waterways past
some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland, along the
beautiful river Shannon.Your floating hotel is furnished
with every modern comfort.
The finest gourmet cuisine is prepared by your on-board
master chef, complemented by a wide array of fine regional
wines and an open bar, and of course, the experienced and
knowledgeable crew is there to attend to your slightest need.
Golf Ireland -
Shannon Princess II Golf Itinerary -
Killaloe to Athlone
Sunday
You are met at Aberdeen Lodge Hotel in Dublin at 3pm
and transferred by private coach to Shannon Princess in Killaloe.
On arrival, enjoy a welcome Irish Coffee or a pint of Murphy's
on tap. The afternoon is free to relax or stroll the picturesque
town. Visit St Flannan's Cathedral, which was originally
commenced in 1180 but destroyed by Donal Mor O'Brian and
rebuilt some 200 years later in a Gothic style. Welcome dinner
onboard
Monday
After a leisurely breakfast, you are transferred
to Lahinch Golf Club - ranked in the Worlds top 100! The
golf course is a 70 minute drive each way, but well worth
it! Enjoy 18 holes followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Arrive
back to the Shannon Princess for a late afternoon cruise
to Mountshannon. Dinner onboard. (18 holes, 6115m, Par 72)
Tuesday
Cruise the Lough, past Derg Island of Illamore to the charming
sheltered harbour of historic Terryglass. Transfer
to the prestigious Portumna Golf Club, a parkland championship
course. A round of golf and back to Terryglass, three times
national winner of Irelands tidiest town competition. Dinner
onboard. (18 holes, 6123m, Par 71)
Wednesday
Depart by bus for Galway Bay Golf Course on the Atlantic
Shore. A
Christy
O'Connor Jr designed Course, approx. 90 minutes transfer
one way and 70 minutes return. This is a great opportunity
for anyone who wishes to break from golf and shop in
the famous Galway City. After lunch we cross Lough Derg
to
Portumna, re-entering the Shannon River through Portumna "swing
bridge". Lunch onboard. Arrive in Banagher, and with
Irish hospitality, visit Haughs, the infamous Singing Pub.
Dinner onboard. (18 holes, 5958m, Par 72)
Thursday
After breakfast transfer to Athlone Golf Club located on
the shores
of Lough Ree, approximately 30 minutes transfer one
way but no return transfer. This high quality golf course
commands
spectacular views of Lough Ree. Return to Shannon Princess
at her new mooring in Hodson Bay, a few hundred yards
from the clubhouse. Dinner aboard. (18 holes, 5937m, Par
72 for
men and Par 75 for women)
Friday
After breakfast, cruise to Glasson and moor right next
to the 17th tee at Glasson
Golf and Country Club, a superb golf course with
a variety of tees. A Christy O'Connor design quoted as "the best
he has done so far". The course presents you with many
challenges and treats, as well as spectacular views from
all 18 holes. A grand finale to an IRISH Golf Week! After
lunch, moor at Athlone in the shadow of the castle. Visit
Athlone, home of Irelands oldest pub. Farewell Dinner Aboard.
(18 holes, 6400m, Par 72)
Saturday
After breakfast you will disembark. Itinerary is
subject to change On alternative weeks the barge cruises
in the reverse direction. Itinerary is subject to change
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European
Waterways - Shannon Princess II 2010 Rates 
