Boat Trips

If you are lucky enough to find yourself cruising the waterways, why not take a trip on the majestic River Suck, a tributary of the River Shannon which flows through the town Ballinasloe and the Carlton Shearwater Hotel is the ideal spot to stop off for Live Music and Great Food and Sheer Luxury.

Just 25mins from the Carlton Shearwater hotel is the riverside town of Banagher, home to Silver line Cruisers, click here for information on day trips on the fantastic 50 seater river boat the “River Queen”. Enjoy a 1 hour river cruise from Shanonbridge to Clonmacnoise taking in the spectacular natural beauty of the Shannon waterways. All Silver line cruisers customers may avail of Complimentary Use of Our Leisure Centre Facilities with any purchase over €50.00.

Or if you are visiting the peaceful town of Portumna, just 35 mins from Ballinasloe and The Carlton Shearwater Hotel why not enjoy the delights of Lough Derg, one of Ireland’s finest lakes. From Portumna you can avail of Easy access to the entire Shannon waterway and with Portumna’s broad streets and majestic parades of shops and houses you are reminded of the town’s Georgian past. Portumna is also the home of Emerald Star the world renowned boating company.

All Emerald Star customers may avail of Complimentary Use of Our Leisure Centre Facilities with any purchase over €50.00 please click here for more information