The sites and sounds of Northern Ireland’s coastline and inland waterways are often best sampled from the water. Either take control of your own boat (bareboat) or charter a boat with a Skipper on board. Boats vary from high speed power boats, barges, luxury motor cruisers, fishing vessels and sailing yachts. The boat charter provision in Northern Ireland means this decision is made for you. Bareboat charter is only available on Lough Erne, where you can hire from a range of providers. However boats can be chartered with a qualified Skipper on the majority of the main tidal Loughs i.e. Foyle, Belfast, Strangford and Carlingford. If you fancy getting away from it all, then Lough Erne is the perfect venue. The Fermanagh lakes provide the right balance of unspoilt countryside, bars, restaurants and lakeshore attractions. Hire a 20 -30ft motor cruiser with up to eight beds and all mod cons and cast off with friends and family. Boat charter with a Skipper takes away the responsibility but also a little of the freedom. However the Skipper’s local knowledge will be invaluable when using their boat for fishing, diving or general sightseeing.
