On the Water

Viking Tours Ireland

The River Shannon Viking Boat tours are truly a signature experience of the midlands region and a 'must do' on your visit to Athlone, in Westmeath.

Hidden Heartlands Boat Tours & Water Taxi

Explore the mighty River Shannon and the scenic Lough Ree with a boat tour to remember. Qualified National Tour Guide Pearse Connell offers an on-water taxi and guided tours by boat from Athlone.

Barracuda Boat Trips

Explore the beautiful Lough Ree, with a 90 minute cruise, half and full day boat trips incorporating fishing or hire an Evening River Taxi and arrive in style.

Lilliput Adventure Centre

Lilliput Adventure Centre is located in Jonathan Swift Park, on the shores of Lough Ennell, approx. 10 minutes from Mullingar town. It’s fabulous, unspoilt beauty, along with forests and lake, offer a unique and idyllic location for our Adventure Centre.

The Hot Tub Boat

Ireland's first unique Hot Tub Boat! Explore the majestic waters of Lough Ree in the most memorable way possible. Take a luxury cruise which brags a Hot Tub onboard and take in the fabulous views while rambling by historical islands and 5 star hotels.

The Sauna Society

Experience the beautiful traditional wood fired Finnish sauna nestled on the scenic shores of Lough Ennell. A truly unique experience which allows you to connect with nature while also relaxing and recovering.

Lilliput Boat Hire

Lilliput Boat Hire provides everything you need to have a highly enjoyable day on the lake.

Shannon Princess

MV Shannon Princess is a beautiful boutique hotel barge cruising the Fabled River Shannon in Ireland. Living life at the glorious pace of the Shannon Princess really is a special vacation & the perfect way to spend time with family or friends.

Athlone Marina

Athlone Marina is ideally located in the heart of Athlone within walking distance to the town centre, Athlone Castle and Luan Gallery. It is the ideal base to explore Athlone and River Shannon from, with 60 berths and great amenities.

Wild Swimming

Swim in the open waters of Lough Lene, Lough Owel or Lough Ennell, at one of three designated bathing waters. A great way to experience the refreshing clear waters and stunning scenery of Westmeath's lakes.

Derrymore Springs

This is an oasis, set amid farmland in a remote rural area, where you can get lost from the world with sheer fun and frolics out on the water.

Lough Ennell Caravan & Camping Park

With a twisting shoreline dotted with rushes and tiny islands, Lough Ennell is a place that simply emanates serenity. The land surrounding the lake is smooth and uniform against the horizon, giving the sense that this lake is part of a giant plain, the water stretching as far as the eye can see.

Lough Derravaragh Camping & Boat Hire

Camping Caravanning Campervan park located on shore of Lough Derravaragh at Multyfarnham just off the N4 also available on site boat hire for fishing & leisure cafe & mini golf.

Inventure Water Sports

Fun and adventure on the water is what Inventure Water Sports is all about. An action packed session of Kayaking, Paddle Boarding or Raft building is awaiting you, discover Westmeath's lakes and Irelands Hidden Heartlands. Go, Find, Explore.

Lakeside Day Boat Hire

Explore the natural beauty and wildlife on the mystical River Shannon& Lough Ree. Lakeside Day Boat Hire is located in Ballykeeran, Athlone, just 750 metres from the Wineport Lodge. Our boats are available for hire for Full Days hire (10am-6pm).

Alans Yippee Kayaking

Leisurely Supervised Kayak Trips exploring the scenic Royal Canal in Mullingar. Enjoy the water by kayak at your own pace, discover the wildlife all around you as your traverse this beautiful amenity in the heat of the Ireland Hidden Heartlands.