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Boats for Hire on the Shannon River - The Galway Octo Cruiser

Shannon River are agents for all of the boat hire holiday companies on the Shannon river in Ireland. Below are details of the Galway Octo Cruiser

Galway Octo, Sleeps up to 10

Available From: Carrick-on-Shannon

Boats for Hire on the Shannon River - Galway Octo

A new addition to our fleet for 2025, the Galway Octo has a bright living area offering a panoramic view of your surroundings and at the back is a deck space, great for alfresco dining.

It has four spacious cabins – two of which have beds that can be set as doubles or twins. This therefore means that the Galway Octo is ideal for crews of either four couples or two couples and four children.

The kitchen offers a remarkable amount of equipment – a large fridge, hob and oven whilst there is also a radio/CD/MP3 player and connectivity to shore power supply of 220 volts. There is also plenty of storage space onboard.

Outside is a second steering position on the top deck and a swim ladder and deck shower. Bow thrusters are also included for easy manoeuvring.

  • 2 steering positions
  • 4 double/twin cabins
  • 2 Bathrooms with toilets, wash hand basin and shower
  • Large galley with 4-ring hob, oven/grill and large fridge
  • Radio/CD Player
  • Shore Power
  • Bow Thruster
  • HVO sustainable Biofuel - up to 92% less emiissions for a cleaner atmosphere. 

Costs

Deposits & Insurance
A booking deposit of is required to confirm a booking on this boat and the balance is due six weeks before the cruise is due to begin. If you make your booking less than six weeks beforehand then the full amount is required to confirm the booking.

A Security Deposit of €1750 is payable on arrival at the base and is refunded in full when the boat is returned undamaged. A Security Deposit of €1750 is payable on arrival at the base and is refunded in full when the boat is returned undamaged. A non-refundable waiver of €165 is available at the discretion of the base manager and the refundable security deposit is reduced to €250 if the waiver is paid (€415 is paid on arrival and €250 is refunded).

Fuel:
The final cost is fuel and this boat uses approximately 7 litres per hour.

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Specifications
Pets are allowed on this boatBow ThrusterShore Power Connection for 240v power when moored
  • Berths in Cabins: 8
  • Convertible Berths: 2
  • Toilets: 2
  • Showers: 2
  • Steering: Twin steering inside and outside
  • Length: 13.5M (44.3ft)
  • Beam: 3.8M (12.5ft)
Galway Octo Gallery
Plan of the Galway Octo hire boat
Saloon on the Galway Octo Hire Cruiser
Galley on the Galway Octo Cruiser
One of the Bow Cabins on the Galway Octo Hire Boat
One of the Bow Cabins on the Galway Octo Hire Boat
One of the Side Cabins on the Galway Octo Hire Boat
One of the Side Cabins on the Galway Octo Hire Boat
One of the Bathrooms on the Galway Octo Hire Boat
One of the Bathrooms on the Galway Octo Hire Boat
The Rear deck on the Galway Octo hire boat
The Galway Octo 8+2 berth cruiser.
The Galway Octo 8+2 berth cruiser.
Price List (€Euros)

Prices for this boat are below. Available for short breaks from Bellanaleck all year, other bases from February 1st.

DatesWeekly3 Nights
15-03-2025 - 18-04-20252,3551,559
19-04-2025 - 16-05-20252,5351,679
17-05-2025 - 06-06-20253,0061,990
07-06-2025 - 11-07-20253,2942,182
12-07-2025 - 15-08-20253,6222,398
16-08-2025 - 05-09-20253,2942,182
06-09-2025 - 26-09-20253,0061,990
27-09-2025 - 17-10-20252,5351,679
18-10-2025 - 01-11-20252,3551,559
Discounts on this Boat
15% Early Booking Discount with Carrick Craft