Due to popular demand, the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess has added a week to their 2026 calendar, October 25-31. Currently, this week is available as either a private charter or a cabin cruise week, thus providing the opportunity to experience this much-loved Irish cruise,
Highlights of their classic itinerary include a private falconry display at Adare Manor, whiskey tasting at one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries, and a visit to Portumna Castle and its medieval abbey.
Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess
Cruise information
- Shannon Princess online brochure
- Dates: October 25-31, 2026
- Availability: 5 cabins open
- Cruise: Shannon River between Glasson & Killaloe
- Check 2026 rates – Value season
- Rates include: Local transfers between Dublin and the hotel barge (the approximate transfer duration is 2hrs / 2hrs 30mins depending on the cruise direction), a luxury 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 5 crew and use of barge facilities, which include wireless internet access, spa-pool, and bicycles on request.
About Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess
The 10-passenger Shannon Princess is the largest hotel barge to be cruising the River Shannon and its picturesque, intertwining lakes. Her thoughtfully-designed interior includes a comfortable saloon and dining area with panoramic windows. The five staterooms, also with picture windows, are stylishly furnished and each is air-conditioned, centrally heated, and accompanied by a modern ensuite bathroom.
The large rooftop sundeck is certainly the place to relax… perhaps on one of the comfortable loungers to watch the countryside glide slowly by, or in the heated spa pool. There is also an inviting dining area with circular table to savour a gourmet al fresco meal.
2027 Availability
Shannon Princess is filling up for 2027 but we still have a few open cabin cruise weeks but only ONE week open for a private barge charter. Please contact us concerning availability.
Learn more about Ireland
- Shannon Princess: Online brochure
- Read about Towns, Villages, and Places to Visit Along the River Shannon
- Tour the Ancient Clonmacnoise Ruins
- Enjoy an Irish barge cruise
Experience an Irish barge cruise
