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The Inishcruiser

A skippered cruise round the islands of Upper Lough Erne, with a bar on board

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The Inishcruiser — A skippered cruise round the islands of Upper Lough Erne, with a bar on board.

  • The trip: Skippered sightseeing cruise (heated 57-seat boat with licensed bar).
  • Departs from: SHARE Discovery Village marina, near Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.
  • You may see: Islands of Upper Lough Erne, Fermanagh shoreline, the Crom castle ruins; possibly waterbirds and wildlife (never guaranteed).
  • Season: Public cruises on Bank Holiday Mondays, April to August; weather-dependent.
  • Booking: Essential - pre-book and report to SHARE reception at least 15 minutes before the 2:30pm departure.
  • Cost: Check current prices with the operator; afternoon tea and private hire are separate options.
Plan your visit

A laid-back cruise through the islands

This is a skippered sightseeing cruise, not a boat you drive yourself, so everyone can relax and take in the view. The 57-seat cruiser is heated and has a licensed bar, which makes it comfortable even on a cooler day. Over about 1.5 to 2 hours you weave through the network of small islands that dot Upper Lough Erne, taking in the Fermanagh shoreline and passing the castle ruins at Crom. You may spot waterbirds and other wildlife along the way, though nothing on the lough is guaranteed. It suits families and groups who want an easy trip on the water; keep an eye on younger children on board.

Skippered cruise Leaves SHARE marina, Lisnaskea ~1.5-2 hours Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr-Aug Islands & Crom castle Book ahead
Good to know before you go:

SHARE adds afternoon-tea cruises, private charters and seasonal sailings alongside the public Bank Holiday cruises. Timetables are weather-dependent and seasonal, so check their own pages for current sailing dates, options and prices.

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
Skippered sightseeing cruise (heated 57-seat boat with licensed bar)
Departs from
SHARE Discovery Village marina, near Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh
Duration
Roughly 1.5 to 2 hours
What you may see
Islands of Upper Lough Erne, Fermanagh shoreline, the Crom castle ruins; possibly waterbirds and wildlife (never guaranteed)
Season
Public cruises on Bank Holiday Mondays, April to August; weather-dependent
Booking
Essential - pre-book and report to SHARE reception at least 15 minutes before the 2:30pm departure
Cost
Check current prices with the operator; afternoon tea and private hire are separate options
Suitable for
Families and groups; supervise young children on board. Confirm wheelchair access on the cruiser with the operator
Parking
On-site parking at SHARE Discovery Village
Address
SHARE Discovery Village, Smith's Strand, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 0JZ
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Essential - pre-book and report to SHARE reception at least 15 minutes before the 2:30pm departure
How much is it?
Check current prices with the operator; afternoon tea and private hire are separate options
How long is the trip?
Roughly 1.5 to 2 hours
What might we see?
Islands of Upper Lough Erne, Fermanagh shoreline, the Crom castle ruins; possibly waterbirds and wildlife (never guaranteed)
When does it run?
Public cruises on Bank Holiday Mondays, April to August; weather-dependent
Getting there

The Inishcruiser departs from SHARE Discovery Village marina, near Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. On-site parking at SHARE Discovery Village. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the trip

The Inishcruiser is operated by SHARE Discovery Village, a long-established residential activity centre set on a 60-acre site on the shores of Upper Lough Erne, just outside Lisnaskea in Co. Fermanagh. The cruiser gives day visitors and guests a way to enjoy this maze-like part of the lough from the comfort of a heated boat with a bar.

The route is known for the cluster of small wooded islands that crowd Upper Lough Erne and for the castles at Crom, where the ruins of the original Plantation castle stand near the 18th-century house that remains home to the Earl of Erne.