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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
The Marina — at a glance
53 boats are available to book from The Marina. The fleet is 47 motor boats and 6 houseboats. The most common models are Shannon Star (9), Magnifique (4), Lake Star (4), Elegance (4), Consul (3) — 24 models in all. Built 1993–2020, 9–15 m long, 1–5 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €231; the typical boat here is around €260 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The Marina at Carrick-on-Shannon is the largest hire base on the Shannon, on the river at the edge of the town: licence-free cruisers for the upper river, Lough Key, Lough Ree and the Shannon–Erne waterway, two hours from Dublin.
The marina
WhereThe Marina, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim — on the Shannon at the town, 150 km north-west of Dublin.
Berths & boatsA hire fleet of licence-free river cruisers for two to ten people, with the base’s own quays and workshop.
ServicesWater and fuel, showers, a shop, bike hire, and a handling briefing before departure.
Check-inWeekly hires from Saturday afternoon, returned by mid-morning; short breaks available — times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarkets in the town within walking distance.
ParkingFree parking at the marina for the hire week.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 135 km from the base as the crow flies; Shannon Airport (SNN) is about 150 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Carrick on Shannon page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Motor boats 47 boats · from €231 per day
- Houseboats 6 boats · from €240 per day
All 53 boats in Carrick on Shannon
Ports near Carrick on Shannon
Banagher (5 boats · 84 km) · Portumna (34 boats · 95 km) · All boats in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from The Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €231 and the typical boat is around €260 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,617. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter from The Marina?
53 boats are available to book from The Marina: 47 motor boats and 6 houseboats. The most common models are Shannon Star, Magnifique, Lake Star, Elegance.
How many boats are based at The Marina?
All 53 charter boats in Carrick on Shannon are based at The Marina.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 40 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
41 of the 53 boats from The Marina are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from The Marina?
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 135 km away as the crow flies; Shannon Airport (SNN) is about 150 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence for a motor cruiser here?
No. The hire cruisers on these waterways are licence-free for boats under the local power limit; the base gives an hour’s instruction on handling, mooring and the locks or bridges before departure.
What day do charters start?
Weekly hires usually run Saturday to Saturday or Friday to Friday, with handover in the afternoon and return by mid-morning; shorter breaks are common — the exact times are on each boat’s page.
Are the Shannon lakes difficult?
Lough Ree and Lough Derg are large enough to raise a chop in a westerly, so hire boats cross them in calm weather and stay in the river and the harbours otherwise; the base’s weather advice is part of the briefing.