Shannon boat hire company Emerald Star has revealed that it will be investing nearly €2 million in eleven new Horizon-class boats, which will deployed within the next three years.
The company, which currently operates 63 boats based between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portumna, anticipates that average occupancy of the new vessels will be six people per boat, with an approximate rental rate of €2,000 per week.
The new boats, which are being manufactured by Delphia Yachts in Poland, contain three ensuite double cabins, built-in barbecues and rooftop dining areas.
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Enjoy full access to Hospitality Ireland, our weekly email news digest, all website and app content, and every digital issue.Emerald Star is currently expecting to attract about 8,700 boaters to the Shannon this year and based on an estimated weekly spend of €300 per person, The Irish Times reports that those who avail of the company's services will pump approximately €2.6 million into pubs, restaurants and shops located along the river.
