No, we will give you an individual tuition on the cruiser
and we will make sure that you feel safe and comfortable on
the boat.
What is the best way to get to Ireland ?
You could either fly into any of the international Irish
airports (Dublin, Shannon, Knock or Belfast in Northern Ireland),
or take one of several ferries travelling from Belgium, France,
Germany or Holland. We have a couple of links for you here.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for advice.
What about electricity on the cruiser ?
All our cruisers are fitted with a 220-Volt inverter,
which delivers max 350 Watt. You can charge your mobile phones,
laptops, digital cameras and similar equipment onboard, but
the system is not suitable for hairdryers. Our boats are also
fitted with 12-Volt-cigarette lighter sockets, which you could
also use for charging if you bring a suitable 12-Volt adaptor
along.
What is the best time of the year for a boat holiday in
Ireland ?
The season starts middle of March and finishes end of
October. We prefer May/June and September ;-)
What is the weather like in Ireland ?
Everybody in Ireland is talking about the weather all
the time – and there is a reason for this: You could have
four different seasons on the same day. But all in all it
has to be said, that there is by far less rain than people
say. The gulf stream, which is very close by, does the rest:
it never turns really cold in Ireland. For today’s weather
have a look here
What is the minimum age for hiring a boat ?
One crew member has to be at least 21 years of age and
we would expect another crew member to be at least 16 years
of age..
Is the boat insured ?
Yes, all our cruisers are fully comprehensively covered.
If worse comes to worst your liability is limited to the deposit
you have to pay.
How far can we go by boat ?
Almost the whole Shannon- and Ernesystem is navigable
– all in all nearly 500 miles of waterways. More to be found
on the webpage of Waterways
Ireland
Are there any regulations I have to know ?
You will find all regulations on the charts and in our
captain’s handbook, which you will receive during the tuition.
It is forbidden to drive at night. There is a speed limit
in certain stretches of the navigation.
Are there many locks in Ireland ?
There are 7 locks on the Shannon, 16 on the Shannon-Erne-Waterway.
The Erne doesn’t have locks.
Do I have to bring towels and bed linen ?
No, You will find anything onboard, what makes you feel
comfortable during your holiday: Bedlinen, towels, toilet
paper, a fully equipped galley with cooker and hob, all crockery
and cuttlery, a fridge and of course life jackets, a fire
extiguisher, first-aid-kit, captain’s handbook and navigation
charts, a torch, binoculars and a dinghy.
Do I need a fishing licence ?
No,at present there is no fishing licence required on
the Shannon. But there is a fishing permit, which costs 7€
and can be purchased at our base. You will also need a permit
on the Erne, which can be purchased at local tourist offices.
How much are the mooring charges ?
There are no mooring charges at most of the marinas along
the Shannon.
How much fuel does the boat use?
Our cruisers use between 3,5 and 7 liters diesel per hours
– depending on the type of cruiser. You have to put approximately
100 Euros per week aside for refueling.
