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  • Grayson V
    Chicago1 contribution
    Six Trips! Every one memorable. ❤️
    We’ve been to Ireland three times and taken Viking Tours on the Shannon River to Clonmacnoise five times and once to Lough Ree. It may be our fondest memory of our trips. The guide is warm and wonderful, fellow passengers have been diverse and friendly, the Irish Coffees are superb, and both the Shannon and Clonmacnoise are breathtaking. ❤️
    Review of: Viking Tours
    Written 28 September 2023
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  • Sara Jane M
    1 contribution
    Sunset cruise experience
    A lovely evening celebrating a special birthday for a family member. Made feel so welcome and gorgeous views of the sunset. Highly recommend the sunset cruise.
    Review of: The Hot Tub Boat
    Written 15 September 2023
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  • Richard O'Driscoll
    2 contributions
    Highlight of my trip to Athlone
    Highlight of our trip to Athlone. Always wanted to experience a cruise on The Shannon. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Excellent value for money.
    Review of: River Run Cruises
    Written 28 June 2023
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  • Peter L
    Dublin, Ireland13 contributions
    Great day out & will be returning
    Booked a boat for a day 10am to 6pm with these guys.
    2 adults and 2 children (5 and 2).
    From start to finish it was flawless. Unfortunately due to bad weather we had to push back by a week. Boat and times discussed over phone and we gave a deposit.
    Arrived at 1030 and we were swiftly showen what to do and where to go. Life jackets on and we were brought to the boat for a talk through. We hit the water at 11am with a picnic in tow.
    Went as far as the hodson bay for coffee and then on to athlone and back to cosson point for an hour to let the kids into the playground. When we got back we took a spin around the inner lakes. Boat back to marina at 520pm and we were sorted with the fuel bill (approx 30 euro) and in the car by 530 or so. Free on site parking too.
    Absolutely fantastic day out, highly recommend it and we will be returning.
    These guys are so so nice and they make it so easy.

    Review of: Lakeside Day Boat Hire
    Written 15 August 2021
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  • sevenmadcats
    Dublin, Ireland63 contributions
    An excellent holiday
    From the moment we decided to book a boat for a week with Lough Ree Cruisers everything was excellent. Both Tom and Shane were more than helpful and nothing was too much bother for them.
    The boats for hire are old but very well looked-after. They are perfect for a week on the Shannon and it's lakes. Anyone that we met had nothing but praise for the boat and it is so steady when getting on or off. The boats are great in the water, very little movement even on a fairly rough Lough Derg. We had a wonderful week cruising up and down the Shannon and we will be back. We couldn't fault the boat except for the possible need for a regular electricity outlet. Apart from that we loved it.
    Review of: Lough Ree Cruisers
    Written 13 September 2020
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