F.A.Q.

Trips usually book out about 3 days in advance. So it is always best to book ASAP.

This is Ireland, we can have four seasons in one day. The boats are not covered so please check the weather forecast at www.met.ie and dress accordingly. It is also highly recommended that you bring and wear sunscreen, as exposure to the sun’s rays is increased on the water, especially in the summer months. It is also advisable to wear safe and comfortable footwear.

Yes, life jackets are provided. All passengers must wear lifejackets for the duration of the boat trip.

Unfortunately, our boats are not wheelchair accessible. For a fully wheelchair accessible boat, we can recommend contacting Athy Boat Tours who will be happy to help.

In Kilkenny, you get on and off next to Johns Bridge, Here. In Carlow and Laois, you get on and off at the Town Park, Graiguecullen, Here. A pin drop in Google Maps was also sent to you with the confirmation of booking.

For the Kilkenny boat trip, we recommend parking at Dunne Stores next to the river, in the centre of the city. For the Carlow or Laois boat trip, we recommend parking in Carlow Town Park, at Graiguecullen.

Dogs/pets can only be brought on privately booked trips.

While we don’t refuse babies or toddlers, it is our experience that they often find it uncomfortable and upsetting. This is due to the requirement that they must wear a lifejacket at all times and must not be placed in a buggy/carrycot.

There is only limited room to store a buggy aboard. So if it folds down, all the better. In addition, the baby must be removed from the buggy and must wear a lifejacket at all times.

There are no toilet facilities onboard, so it’s best to make sure you go beforehand and to arrive early.

If a trip is not booked out, this may be possible. However, this rarely happens so booking in advance is advisable.

We advise passengers to arrive 15minutes early so as to maximise time on the water.

In Kilkenny, it is the river Nore. In Carlow & Laois, it is the river Barrow.

The Skipper will meet you at the entrance to floating pontoon. Please wait for them there.

In Kilkenny, trips are approximately 40minutes. In Carlow & Laois, they are approximately 80minutes. Private booking on the river Barrow can be longer.

Both the river Nore and river Barrow are extremely calm, smooth and slow flowing rivers. To date we have not have any incidence of sea sickness.

A decision whether or not to cancel the boat trip due to weather will be made by the Skipper or BoatTrips.ie. However, it is fair to assume that a Orange weather warning for wind or rain by Met Eireann, or above will likely result in the cancellation of the boat trip.

Smoking is not permitted onboard.

For a cancellation, a minimum of 48hrs prior notice must be given in writing via email to info@boattrips.ie

Yes, longer trips are available in Carlow and Laois. To arrange this, its best to call Cliff on 087-2061999

All trips in Carlow & Laois are private. Trips in Kilkenny are offered both as private and public.

We carry a max of 11 passengers. However, if you booked a private trip, it will only be your group onboard.