Lough Neagh and River Bann Boat Tour with Abhainn Cruises

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Our private charter boat tours offer an escape into nature, an adventure off the beaten track, and unique photographic opportunities.  

Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the British Isles and rests in the heart of Northern Ireland.  It is an outstanding natural landscape which is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, is a rich source of heritage and folklore and boasts a scenic and tranquil atmosphere which has inspired poetry, literature, art and song. 

The River Bann drains from Lough Neagh at the village of Toome, County Antrim and this section of the river is known as the Lower River Bann.  It meanders under bridges, past the largest wild Eel fishery in Europe, through the specially protected nature reserve Lough Beg and travels thirty eight miles to reach the Atlantic Ocean.  

Our specially crafted tours can take you onto the islands of Lough Neagh, along the Bann or even on a 'pilgrimmage' from the Bann, through Lough Beg and all the way to the bottom of Lough Neagh to experience a journey taken by many since neolithic times.  

Some adventures to choose from include; 

Coney Island Hidden Treasures

Ram's Island Experience

Patrick's Pilgrimmage

River Bann Heritage Tour

Shane's Castle from Sand to Stone
 

Departure points include The Lock-Keeper's Cottage Toome, Newferry Marina River Bann and Antrim Loughshore Park.  Our Skippers are commercially licensed and OCN Accredited Tour Guides.  We are accredited Wildlife Safe boat operators with a sustainable tourism policy in place.  Our vessels are coded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and include RHIB Stormborn which seats 12 passengers and RHIB Endurance which seats 10 passengers.  Comfortable life jackets are provided to all passengers and food and refreshments on our 'Patrick's Pilgrimmage' tour.  See our website for more details or call/text/WhatsApp Lynn on 07845 370231 to choose your experience.