Killaloe River Cruises

Killaloe River Cruises Killaloe River Cruises provide daily one hour tours of the River Shannon and Lough Derg. The relaxing tour is accompanied by a captain and crew.

Step on board one of our modern, clean, safe and comfortable passenger boats, in their idyllic setting on the shores of Lough Derg, Ireland’s pleasure lake with its breath-taking views of Counties Clare and Tipperary, Killaloe River Cruises provide sight-seeing tours on Ireland’s finest waterway, the River Shannon. The views from our purpose built cruise boats offer the best opportunity to explore

and capture the River Shannon, its wildlife and spectacular scenery. Both of our boats depart from the quay on Lakeside Drive, Ballina Killaloe. The towns have been awarded the heritage town status because of their rich and historic past. Killaloe/Ballina offers a wide variety of shops, boutiques and walking trails. Later you can stop off at the restaurants and bars each with its own brand of cuisine and fine pints. Killaloe River Cruises have been in operation from Killaloe/Ballina since the year 1999. James Whelan the owner of both boats has worked in the boat hire business since 1991. His father who owns Whelan’s Foodstore in the town decided to start hiring boats as people were constantly inquiring in the shop as to the possibility of taking in the local scenery. James first started with a small 12 seater passenger boat that was purchased in Dingle Co. Kerry and then brought to Killaloe and called the “Brian Boru”. In the year 2000 a new 50 seater passenger boat called the “Spirit of Killaloe” was acquired. It was launched on the 27th of May 2000 by Sheila de Valera Minister for the Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. In 2004 James was joined by his girlfriend Aoife. The couple bought their second passenger boat in March 2010, the Spirit of Lough Derg. “We offer a quality, value, local tourism experience that will delight you, your family and friends”.

30/05/2026

We know you get it 😢🤣 🌧 🌦 but our indoor area is cosy and dry today & red is great for a day like today 😉 🍷

We love to see it, people out making the most of this weather 🙌 cruising daily 😍
26/05/2026

We love to see it, people out making the most of this weather 🙌 cruising daily 😍

24/05/2026

Perfect day to enjoy Lough Derg

Sunny days on Lough Derg 😎 you just gotta make the most of them
23/05/2026

Sunny days on Lough Derg 😎 you just gotta make the most of them

Heading into the weekend like......
15/05/2026

Heading into the weekend like......

08/05/2026

Hey you! Yes you!
Ahead of tonight's Darkness Into Light Killaloe Ballina we wanted to remind you of how much Light you bring to the world!

Customer: Can we have 36 Irish Coffees on arrival? Assignment understood:
08/05/2026

Customer: Can we have 36 Irish Coffees on arrival? Assignment understood:

02/05/2026

This is your sign to enjoy the Bank Holiday Weekend Mahog Music Tours Men of Worth

01/05/2026

It was so lovely to host James and Bronagh Keigher today Mahog Music Tours Massive Kudos to James fot his kind words.. keep an eye out for the craic that was had once the Irish coffee's kicked in 😉 that's gonna need a whole separate video 🤣

Summer's first Bank Holiday is almost here. Roll on Friday! Go on, make those plans 😉 🍻 🍾🥂
29/04/2026

Summer's first Bank Holiday is almost here. Roll on Friday! Go on, make those plans 😉 🍻 🍾🥂

Address

Lakeside Drive Ballina
Killaloe
CO.CLARE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

0868140559

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