The Viking Ships have been sailing around our coasts since 795. The River Shannon is the main artery through the country and we know the Vikings arrived by river in Clonmacnois in 842. Clonmacnois is 90 minutes(one way) from Athlone by river and is the perfect way to approach this famous monastic site. The Lough Ree Cruise(approx 75 minutes) normally goes upstream to the Hodson Bay and returns. Why don't you board the Viking Ship which departs from the Quay at Athlone Castle daily to Lough Ree the 'Lake of the Kings' and with bookings to Clonmacnois. Season normally runs from Easter to October
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Wednesday 19th June

ATHLONE
CASTLE
11:00 (ST)
12 : 30
2 : 30
HODSON BAY
STOP
11:45 (ST)
1 : 15
3 : 15 non return

Thursday 20th June

ATHLONE
CASTLE
9 : 30(ST)
12 : 30 (ST)
2 : 00 (ST)
Non return
return from

HODSON BAY
STOP
10 : 15 (ST)
1 : 15 (ST)
2 : 45 non return
denotes non
Hodson Bay only

Clonmacnois Cruises

(Confirmed to Date)

From Athlone Castle

Saturday 22nd June

12 : 30 pm

Sunday 23rd June

9 : 00 am

Wednesday 26th June

10 : 00 am

Saturday 29th June

10 : 00 am

Sunday 14th July

11 : 30 am

Monday 15th July

11 : 00 am

(ST) Denotes School Tour on Board

 

Viking Position

Sat Nav: 53.4234 -7.9422

Viking Rules

The Captain reserves the right to refuse passage & to change sailing times, schedules and embarkation/disembarkation point without prior notice and some sailings may also be subject to minimum numbers.

Viking Weather Report

I like Vikings

Vikingshipmike Its a beautiful day and the river is like glass. Great day for a trip on the shannon :-)
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Viking Fares

Lough Ree ( Daily )

Adults: €10
Children €5
Families €30 (2 adults & 4 children)

Clonmacnois Return ( Not Daily )

Adults: €15
Children €7
Families €45 (2 adults & 4 children)

(Does not include admission to Clonmacnois)

Group Rates on Request (30 Pax Minimum)

Viking Video

Viking Costumes