Boat tripEasyApprox. 1.5 hours; confirm on booking
Viking Tours: Daily Lough Ree Cruise
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About
Viking Tours runs a daily cruise upstream onto Lough Ree aboard a replica Viking longship, departing from beside Athlone Castle on the Quay. The commentary covers local history, the religious settlements on the lake's islands, and stories of Viking-era treasure, and the trip is pitched at families as much as history-minded visitors, with dogs welcome on this particular cruise. It runs seasonally, April to October, and tickets can be bought online in advance or on board, subject to availability. It is the easiest way to actually get out onto the water that gives Athlone its identity as a Shannon cruising hub.
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Highlights
- ✓A replica Viking longship on Lough Ree
- ✓Commentary on local history and the lake's monastic island settlements
- ✓Departs beside Athlone Castle on the Quay
- ✓Dog-friendly and family-oriented
Tips
- →Runs April to October only; check the current sailing schedule before travelling.
- →Book online in advance in peak season; tickets are also sold on board subject to availability.
- →Bring a warm layer; it is cooler on the water than on shore.
Best Season
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