Athlone Cruisers Ltd. in Glasson, County Westmeath, Ireland | Boating

Athlone Cruisers pioneered boating holidays on the Shannon, Ireland and indeed, Europe's finest holiday waterway. It is the longest established cruiser hire company in Ireland and was founded in 1964. Customers have the choice of renting a luxury self drive cabin cruiser or taking a ninety minute trip on Lough Ree on board MV Ross a sixty seater passenger boat with a Bar & Coffee Shop on board.

Athlone is the centre of Ireland and the centre of Ireland's Inland Waterways as well. It is the nearest point on the Shannon to Dublin and is approximately ninety minutes by road from Dublin, Shannon, and Knock International Airports. The perfect starting point for a cruising holiday. In addition to its central location, the river immediately to the south is ideal for beginners, while for the experienced, Lough Ree to the north is a magnificent island dotted cruising ground.