Visit the Emerald Isle aboard the 10-passenger, hotel barge, Shannon Princess II. Come and explore the lovely Irish countryside... not only the rich wildlife and spectacular scenery but their myths and legends as well. Pass by ancient monasteries, prehistoric cities, forts and Celtic vilages, while floating along the tranquil Shannon river.

The experienced Captain and crew of the Shannon Princess will go out of their way to ensure your every need is accommodated.

Cruise highlights:

• Visit legendary Clonmacnoise
• Full day excursion to Galway City
• Bronze age "Crannog" settlement
• Killaloe's old town cathedral
• Visit the unusual Leap Castle

The River Shannon, Ireland

The River Shannon represents Ireland at its finest. Rolling green fields, lakes and rivers, ancient Celtic monasteries and an abundance of wildlife. The legends and fables of Ireland are found everywhere and are well understood by the warm and hospitable Irish people. Their extraordinary history has been varied and sometimes difficult but they somehow always find the time to chat and discuss the time of day. The Shannon cruise brings you in touch with the very soul of Ireland. The 10-passenger Shannon Princess II is a spacious, powerful river cruise vessel specifically adapted for the Shannon.

Regional specialties:

• Baked Baby Lobster
• Roast Shoulder of Lamb
• Black Velvet Crepes filled with Raspberries, served with Champagne Sauce

Wine cellar:

We enjoy the pleasure of sharing the fruits of our world search for great wines. Wines served are both new and old world wines, but all of energy and character.

• Spicy Rijocas from Spain
• Crisp Rieslings from Germany
• Merlots from South Australia
• Zingy Chardonnays from South Africa

Cheese Board:

Irish cheese makers are at the forefront of a new and diverse food culture. Farmhouse cheeses are unique to each cheese maker, his/her farm and milk herd. These cheeses are a taste of Ireland's salty breezes, her lush grasses of hills and valleys, & delicate wild herbs growing in riverside meadows.

• Cashel Blue Farmhouse Cheese
• Boilie Goat Cheese
• Carrigbyrne Soft Cheese