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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Connaught Harbour — at a glance
34 boats are available to book from Connaught Harbour. The most common models are Shannon Star (6), Elegance (5), Caprice (4), Magnifique (2), Consul (2) — 16 models in all. Built 1993–2025, 9–15 m long, 1–5 cabins, up to 12 guests.
The marina
Where
Bridge St, Fairyhill, Portumna, Ireland.
53.0932° N, 8.1994° W
Fleet
34 boats: 34 motor boats. Charters are handed over at the base; check-in and check-out times are on each boat’s page.
Nearest airport
Shannon Airport (SNN), about 65 km as the crow flies; Dublin Airport (DUB), about 135 km.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), about 65 km from the base as the crow flies; Dublin Airport (DUB) is about 135 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 Portumna page.
Ports near Portumna
Banagher (5 boats · 18 km) · Carrick on Shannon (53 boats · 95 km) · All boats in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of boats can I charter from Connaught Harbour?
34 boats are available to book from Connaught Harbour: 34 motor boats. The most common models are Shannon Star, Elegance, Caprice, Magnifique.
How many boats are based at Connaught Harbour?
All 34 charter boats in Portumna are based at Connaught Harbour.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 34 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?
34 of the 34 boats from Connaught Harbour 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 Connaught Harbour?
The nearest airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), about 65 km away as the crow flies; Dublin Airport (DUB) is about 135 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.