Top Tours
For more information on a tour near you, just give Cliff a ring on +353 87 2061999 or click on one of the counties here Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare, Laois. We wish you a fantastic time exploring Ireland’s hidden waterways, if you need anything, just let us know. Enjoy!!
Welcome to Boat Trips – Ireland
Award winning boat tours
Whether it’s a historical tour of Kilkenny, a cruise through county Carlow, or a wildlife adventure in counties Kildare or Laois; there is a boat for you. Take time to switch off, relax, and experience boating life as it was for those of a bygone era. Surrounded by nature, water, and history, our trips will leave you completely refreshed and renewed.
Be sure to bring your camera, as unique views and vista continually present themselves while we rediscover much or the unseen landscapes and heritage of Ireland’s Ancient East. We have trips that cater to all, from the very young to the young at heart. These range from 30 min trips to tours of several days duration.
Ship’s Blog
Grand Canal Packing Stable
Saving of old Grand Canal Packing Stable It is great to see the remedial works carried out by Boormalt (formally Minch Malt) on the old Grand Canal...
Levitstown Mill
Levitstown Mill Levitstown Mill was built in 1791. It is a seven-story building, now derelict having burnt down on the 14th of March 1942. It is...
Horse Bridge
The Horsebridge The Horsebridge in Athy was built in 1796 to allow horse drawn boats to leave the 28th lock on the Barrow-line of the Grand canal...
Boat Trips Gallery
Below is a selection of photos/images that hopefully provides some insight to the fun and adventure that awaits you on the water. We are really passionate about the river and making the most of this outdoor playground that is the river Barrow.