Carrybridge Boat Company

Take the helm of your own cruiser

You drive the boat yourself on this one. The fleet runs from a 3/5 berth Fisherman Five class up to the larger 4/6 berth Pride of Erne, each fully equipped with galley, cooker, fridge, heating, toilet and shower. A 10ft dinghy comes included so you can get ashore at quiet islands. From the marina you can cruise Lough Erne and link through to the Shannon-Erne and Shannon waterways, mooring where you please. It suits families who want a slower, do-it-yourself holiday on the water, though as you skipper the boat yourself it is better for older children and adults than for very young toddlers.

Self-drive boat hire Carrybridge, Lisbellaw 3-6 berth cruisers Dinghy included Easter-October season Book ahead

Good to know before you go:

Operators add seasonal sailings, charters and special trips through the year, and timetables are weather-dependent and seasonal. Check their own pages for current sailings, dates and prices before you travel.

What to bring

🧥Warm, windproof layersIt is always cooler and breezier out on the water — dress for it.

🧢A waterproofA bit of sea spray is all part of the adventure.

📷A cameraFor the wildlife, the coast and the castles seen from the sea.

🎫Your bookingMost trips need booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.

Everything before you go

Type

Self-drive cruiser hire plus marina / moorings

Departs from

Carrybridge marina, near Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh

Duration

Mostly weekly hire; weekend hire subject to availability

What you may see

Lough Erne islands and shoreline, open water between Upper and Lower Lough Erne; wildlife is never guaranteed

Season

Boating season roughly Easter to October, weather-dependent

Booking

Advised - book ahead, especially in summer

Cost

Check current prices with the operator (week-long hire is a holiday-cost item)

Suitable for

Families, better for older children and adults as you skipper the boat yourself; accessibility not confirmed - check with the operator

Parking

Large secure car park for marina patrons and berth holders

Address

Carrybridge Boat Company, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh, BT94 5HX

Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?

Advised - book ahead, especially in summer

How much is it?

Check current prices with the operator (week-long hire is a holiday-cost item)

How long is the trip?

Mostly weekly hire; weekend hire subject to availability

What might we see?

Lough Erne islands and shoreline, open water between Upper and Lower Lough Erne; wildlife is never guaranteed

When does it run?

Boating season roughly Easter to October, weather-dependent

Getting there

Carrybridge Boat Company departs from Carrybridge marina, near Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. Large secure car park for marina patrons and berth holders. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the trip

Carrybridge Boat Company has been established on the Erne for just over 40 years and is a family-run business midway on the Erne system. Alongside its self-drive hire fleet it runs a 100+ berth marina in sheltered central water between Upper and Lower Lough Erne, with full facilities for private boat owners.

The company is also a marine services base, offering engine servicing, lift-out storage and a breakdown and recovery service across the Erne and Shannon-Erne waterways, with a mechanic on call during the boating season.