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Boat trip Killadeas

Manor House Marine

Take the helm yourself on Lower Lough Erne - no licence, no experience needed

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Manor House Marine — Take the helm yourself on Lower Lough Erne - no licence, no experience needed.

  • The trip: Self-drive day boat hire (you drive the boat) - also longer self-drive cruiser hire and a marina harbour.
  • Departs from: Manor House Marine, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh.
  • You may see: Islands, castles and shoreline on Lower Lough Erne; you may spot herons, swans and other wildlife (never guaranteed).
  • Season: Day boats roughly mid-March to end of October, weather dependent.
  • Booking: Advised - book ahead on 028 6862 8100.
  • Cost: Their site lists half days from about GBP 80 and full days from about GBP 110, fuel and tuition included - check current prices.
Plan your visit

Drive your own boat across Lough Erne

You are the skipper here. After a full tuition session on arrival you take the helm of a day boat and explore Lower Lough Erne at your own pace. The boats carry up to six or eight people and have an enclosed front cabin with interior steering, so a sudden shower will not end your day. Cruise past wooded islands, historic castles and peaceful gardens, and you may see herons, swans and other lough wildlife as you go, though nothing on the water is ever guaranteed. It suits families and groups who fancy a hands-on day rather than sitting back on a guided cruise. Accessibility on the boats is not confirmed, so check with the marina before you book if anyone in your group has mobility needs.

Self-drive boat hire Leaves Killadeas marina Half day or full day Mid-March to October Islands & wildlife No licence needed
Good to know before you go:

Operators add seasonal sailings, vouchers and special days through the year, and as a self-drive marina Manor House Marine also offers longer cruiser holidays and charters. Day-hire dates and prices are seasonal and weather dependent, so check their own pages for current availability, dates and prices before you travel.

Before you set off

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.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Self-drive day boat hire (you drive the boat) - also longer self-drive cruiser hire and a marina harbour
Departs from
Manor House Marine, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh
Duration
Half day or full day
What you may see
Islands, castles and shoreline on Lower Lough Erne; you may spot herons, swans and other wildlife (never guaranteed)
Season
Day boats roughly mid-March to end of October, weather dependent
Booking
Advised - book ahead on 028 6862 8100
Cost
Their site lists half days from about GBP 80 and full days from about GBP 110, fuel and tuition included - check current prices
Suitable for
Families and groups of up to 6 or 8; no licence or experience needed, full tuition given. Wheelchair access not confirmed - check with the operator
Parking
Free parking on site
Address
Manor House Marine, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh, BT94 1NY
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Advised - book ahead on 028 6862 8100
How much is it?
Their site lists half days from about GBP 80 and full days from about GBP 110, fuel and tuition included - check current prices
How long is the trip?
Half day or full day
What might we see?
Islands, castles and shoreline on Lower Lough Erne; you may spot herons, swans and other wildlife (never guaranteed)
When does it run?
Day boats roughly mid-March to end of October, weather dependent
Getting there

Manor House Marine departs from Manor House Marine, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh. Free parking on site. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the trip

Manor House Marine is a family-run business that has been on Lough Erne for more than 50 years, based at a marina at Killadeas with berths, a chandlery and a gift shop. Alongside the day boats they sell and charter motor cruisers and run longer self-drive boating holidays across the Erne and the Shannon.

Lower Lough Erne is known for its scattered islands, old castles and quiet, sheltered water, which makes it a forgiving place to learn the ropes and take a boat out for the first time.