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.

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.

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.

Romaris Cruise Boat

Join us a board the Romaris Motor Yacht the most elegant way to cruise on the river Shannon whether its a simple cruise on Lough Ree or a dinner cruise with family or friends to Clonmacnoise.

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.

Lough Owel

There’s one stretch of railway between Dublin and Sligo where the tracks seem to speed right through the waters of Lough Owel, capturing the gaze of the passengers onboard. The wide expanse of still waters is almost hypnotic, with nothing but the gentle sway of reeds and grasses along the side of the shore.

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.

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 Lene

One of Ireland’s great lakelands, County Westmeath is rich in loughs, from the small bodies of water to the mighty Lough Ree. Each has their own quirks, history and habitats, as well as their own stories to be told.

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.

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).

The River Run Pleasure Cruiser

Experience the history, culture, and adventures along the River Shannon aboard our luxury cruiser River Run. River Run is a family-run business based in the heart of Athlone. We take pride in providing fun and exciting tours for locals and visitors alike in style, comfort and luxury.