Cruising on Lough Ree
Explore the heritage and nature navigating the waters of Lough Ree with our guided boating tours. Our River Boat Tours lead you on a discovery of centuries of history, from ancient riverside settlement to industrial transformation, on fascinating cruises from Lanesborough, guided by John. Glide into the tranquility of the Electric Boat Tour and reconnect with nature near a diverse shoreline of native trees.
Electric Boat Tours
South of Lanesborough
Set off from Ballyleague Marina and cross the wide basin that leads into the southern reaches of Lough Ree. This route takes you out onto open water, offering sweeping views across the lough and a real sense of its scale.
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What Happy Visitors Say
“We had a truly perfect day, touring Lanesborough by boat and on foot with John. He is very professional and friendly. The tour gave us the most spectacular views of area’s natural beauty, and we learned interesting historical details and local contemporary stories.”
“Great day out, we took the Electric Boat Tour, South with John and it was brilliant. He is a knowledgeable and charismatic guide, so informative and fun. There were great views of the surrounding scenery and he provided loads of history and local stories.”
“What a fantastic experience! We booked the Electric Boat Tour with John and he made the trip great! He is an excellent host, engaging and genuinely funny. The stunning scenery was perfectly complemented by his depth of knowledge regarding the local ecology and legends.”
“Highly recommended! We went on a Boat Tour with John, and everything exceeded our expectations. He possesses great energy as a guide, making the info accessible and lively. We enjoyed breathtaking sights of the coastline along with captivating historical anecdotes and unique local facts.”
“Brilliant afternoon! We chose the Woodland Walking Tour, guided by John. It was a pleasure from start to finish. John has a real passion for the area, delivering facts that are both educational and entertaining. The town’s landmarks came to life as he shared fascinating local context and folklore.”
“We combined Boat and Walking tours with John. He is personable and charismatic and bridges the information between the two tours. We got spectacular perspectives of Lanesborough from both the water and land, filled with deep historical references and charming stories.”
