WELCOME ABOARD!

MV Shannon Princess is a beautiful boutique hotel barge cruising the Fabled River Shannon in Ireland.

It is owned & operated by Irish husband & wife team  Ruairi Gibbons & Olivia Power.

Together they have brought their shared knowledge, experience and passion onboard the SHANNON PRINCESS to create a very personalized & bespoke cruise experience.

Onboard the 10 passenger Shannon Princess enjoy contemporary luxury & traditional hospitality at its best.

Ruairi as Barge skipper and tour guide & Olivia as master chef, lead a handpicked professional

Crew .

You will be charmed with excellent but friendly service, gorgeous food & wines, and share in a slice of local life and knowledge.

The SHANNON PRINCESS is a very personalized & unique cruise experience.

A perfect way to explore some of what the River Shannon & her loughs have to offer.

Discover a river of natural beauty, unspoiled landscapes,wild fowl reserves, history,

antiquity & folklore.

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We invite you to set your watch to Shannon time.

Relax, unwind and watch the world float by...

Relax ... in tranquil comfort.   Onboard we provide accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 en suite cabins with twin or king sized beds. Our cabins are light filled, crisp & airy - with large riverside opening picture windows. Each guest cabin has its own modern, immaculate bathroom. Fully stocked with heaven scent organic bath produce.

Enjoy... stunning views & evening cocktails on our private terrace style deck or in our charming open plan Saloon. As the last rays of light wash over MV Shannon Princess and the River Shannon, soak up the Shannon’s tranquil ambience &  watch the world float by .

Unwind ... As The Shannon Princess slips through countryside little changed through the centuries, passing crumbling ivy covered ruins, medieval garrisons & sleepy market villages.

On the fabled River Shannon...

The Shannon Princess follows the rivers gentle curves, floating by dappled woodlands & floodplain meadows.

Enjoy an early morning stroll through twisting country lanes or a moonlight Riverside Rambling.

Be as active as you wish. We can offer Bird Watching, Fishing, Walking, Cycling, Golf & Horse Riding. With ample opportunity to swim from the barge - a dip in some of Europe’s purest waters.