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.

Sunday - Day 1

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 - Day 2

After a leisurely breakfast, you are transferred to Lahinch Golf Club (18 holes, 6115m, Par 72) which is 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.

Tuesday - Day 3

Cruise the Lough, past Derg Island of Illamore to the charming sheltered harbour of historic Terryglass. Transfer to the prestigious Portumna Golf Club (18 holes, 6123m, Par 71), a parkland championship course. A round of golf and back to Terryglass, three times national winner of Irelands tidiest town competition. Dinner onboard.

Wednesday - Day 4

Depart by bus for Galway Bay Golf Course (18 holes, 5958m, Par 72) 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.

Thursday - Day 5

After breakfast transfer to Athlone Golf Club (18 holes, 5937m, Par 72 for men and Par 75 for women) 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.

Friday - Day 6

After breakfast, cruise to Glasson and moor right next to the 17th tee at Glasson Golf and Country Club (18 holes, 6400m, Par 72) , 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.

Saturday - Day 7

After a leisurely breakfast, we depart the Shannon Princess and travel to the Dublin airport or the Aberdeen Lodge Hotel.

NOTE: On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. Itineraries are subject to change.