Explore the Lake Isle of Innisfree with one of the best things to do in Sligo and Leitrim on your visit to the northwest of Ireland.
The Vessel
The Rose of Innisfree is a modern, all-weather tourboat able to accommodate 72 passengers in complete comfort and safety. The vessel has a fully enclosed heated cabin area, offers a range of onboard snacks and refreshments and is also fully licensed.
All our crew are professionally trained and happy to answer any questions or provide any help you need while out on the water
The Experience
The cruise lasts about an hour, taking in some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery in the heart of Yeats Country – the landscape that inspired our most famous poet.
Your skipper, Alan, will provide a fascinating and entertaining commentary as you pass the many places of interest along the way. You’ll hear about local myths and legend, as well as the history of the lough and its wildlife. You’ll also hear some of Yeats’ poetry recited in the very landscape that inspired it – including The Lake Isle of Innisfree itself.
All Aboard!
Sailing Prices
| Adult | Child(5-16) | Age up to 4 | Family | Student | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
€25 | €10 | Free | €60 | €20 | Contact us for discounted rates |
Sailings
The Rose of Innisfree sets sail from two departure points.
Easter to October
Parkes’ Castle every day of the week at 12.30pm
July & August
Additional daily sailings from Sligo at 13.30pm
Our Moorings
Sligo
Sligo Town Embarkment Point: Doorly Park) 1 km from Sligo town centre, past the Riverside Hotel and look for the Doorly Park sign
Leitrim
Leitrim Embarkment Point: Parke's Castle. 7 miles from Sligo on the R286 Dromahaire Road: follow the signs for Parke’s Castle
Tickets
Adults
€25 (aged 17+)
Children
€10 (aged up to 16)
Family
€60 (2 adults and 2 children)
Concessions available for students & seniors.
Concessions available for students & seniors. Group rates also available.
Wheelchair Access
The Rose of Innisfree is fully accessible for wheelchair users and passengers with reduced mobility.
Our friendly crew are all professionally trained and will be on hand to help with boarding, disembarking and throughout your cruise.
Assistance dogs are also welcome on board, and we’ll be happy to provide water bowls on request.
If you have any specific access needs, just let us know when you book. We’ll be happy to help.
Food & Drink
On board we have a range of snacks and full meals, all freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients.
We offer tea, coffee, soft drinks and of course, freshly baked traditional Irish scones.
Our tourboat is also fully licensed, so you can relax with a drink as you enjoy the lough, the beautiful landscape, scenery and wildlife.
For private charters we’re happy to arrange catering to accommodate the dietary needs of your group. Just let us know when you book.
Safety Aboard
The Rose of Innisfree is fully compliant with all relevant maritime safety regulations and the skipper and crew are all professionally qualified. We want everyone to relax and enjoy our cruise with complete peace of mind – so if you have any questions, just ask.
Before we depart on our cruise along beautiful Lough Gill, the skipper and crew will give a short safety briefing.