Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Pleasure Cruises Business Details Viking Tours Ireland, 7 St Marys Place, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, N37WR94 T  +353 (0) 86 262 1136 E  vikingmike@vikingtoursireland.ie W  www.vikingtoursireland.ie Business Contact  Michael Mc Donnell Experience Guided live commentary on a replica Viking Ship. Plys the waters of the Majestic Shannon daily north of Athlone to Lough Ree (Lake of the Kings) calling at the Hodson Bay and other locations on the lake by request. Also cruises south of the town with groups to the famous monastic settlement of Clonmacnois (not daily) Passengers/children are invited to steer the ship if they wish. Complimentary tea and coffee Departs from quayside beside Athlone Castle N53.4234W-7.9422 Tickets purchased on board. Duration  45 to 90mins depending on the sailing chosen. Other languages catered for if pre booked Pricing Lough Ree – € 14 per adult; € 7 per child 30 minimum. Advanced booking required. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series  Yes Group bookings/B2B rates Contact  As above Opening Details & Refreshments Season normally runs daily from Easter to Halloween. Tea/Coffee complimentary, Snack Shop and a Bar on board. Food requirements and other refreshments are catered for by request. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking available.Wheelchair accessible except rest room. Bring a jacket temperatures cooler on water. Nearest Accommodation Hub Athlone Town (immediate vicinity) Nearest Airport Dublin Airport – 1hr 20mins Experiences Nearby Athlone Castle (immediate vicinity) – www.athlonecastle.ie Planet Athlone www.planetathlone.ie King of the Vikings – The World’s First Viking Virtual Reality 3D Adventure Business Details Bishop’s Palace, The Mall, Viking Triangle,Waterford, X91 E279 T  +353 (0) 76 110 2651 E  emceneaney@waterfordcouncil.ie W  www.waterfordtreasures.com Business Contact  Eamonn McEneaney Experience King of the Vikings – A dynamic Virtual Reality 3D experience, bringing you up close and personal with the Viking warlords who foundedWaterford Ireland’s oldest city! This experience is housed in a replica Viking house within the atmospheric ruins of a medieval monastery in the heart of the Viking city. Next to Reginald’s Tower where the Treasures of VikingWaterford and a full size Viking longship are displayed. Experience is in English only with guide and virtual reality. The re-enactor guide, a Viking comb-maker or his wife, regales the visitor with stories about life in VikingWaterford who is invited to don a special magical helmet that will transport them back 1100 years where they come face to face with the great heroic and legendary Viking leader Reginald, founder of the city of Waterford and King of Waterford and York. The virtual reality experience is available in English, French and German. Duration  30mins Pricing € 7 adult; € 5 child (u14) Max 8 people per showing. Group bookings require advance booking. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series  Yes Group bookings/B2B rates Contact  David Rodgers E  drogers@waterfordcouncil.ie T  353 (0) 76 110 2646 | +353 (0) 87 414 1794 Opening Details & Refreshments Apr – Oct open 7 days per week. 1030-1700hrs Bishop’s Palace Café within 20m walking distance. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking available. No mobility limitations, all on flat. Minimum age requirement 7 years. Nearest Accommodation Hub Waterford City (immediate vicinity) Nearest Airport Dublin Airport – 2hrs Experiences Nearby Reginald’s Tower Treasures of VikingWaterford (2mins walk) Medieval Museum Treasures of Medieval Waterford (2mins walk) Bishop’s Palace Treasures of Georgian and VictorianWaterford (3mins walk) All – www.waterfordtreasures.com 78