The captain 'Viking Mike' started Viking Tours in 1999 as a themed passenger vessel and runs trips between Easter and Halloween. Set sail on the 75 minute round trip to Lough Ree or take the 90 minute one way trip to Clonmacnoise.
Enjoy a snack shop and bar on board as well as live commentary throughout the cruise as expert guides talk you through the history, flora, birdlife and marine life on the river and lake. Check the website for the most up to date sailing times.
Tickets can be purchased on board or online and you can even book a private cruise for corporate groups, weddings, tour guides, hens and stags.
- Daily Lough Ree & Hodson Bay Viking Cruise
On the waterDaily Lough Ree & Hodson Bay Viking Cruise A Viking cruise on the lake of Lough Ree in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, a breadth of water; 'Where the Three Counties Meet'.
- Dress up like Vikings and sail on the River Shannon.
- Hear stories of famous battles and visit historic sites.
- Bring the whole family for an action-packed day of fun.
The Viking Tours Ireland ship is almost 100 years old and is the longest serving timber passenger ship on the inland waterways in either Ireland or the UK.