Experience Northern Ireland's heritage, culture, and wildlife on private & public boat tours

With five sets of navigation lock gates on the Lower River Bann, Toome, Portna, Movanagher, Carnroe and Castleroe, we offer the chance  experience a unique event.

As you approach the Lock gates, meet the Lock Keeper and hear about the heritage associated with the locks along the Lower River Bann, a brief overview of the management of water levels in the region and the controls required to ensure safe passage to and from Lough Neagh.

At Toome Canal, you’ll be welcomed onboard to a memorable experience, From Lock to Lough. Along this tranquil section of canal, immerse yourself in the beauty of this now quiet waterway, which at one time would have been a busy industrial thoroughfare.

The remaining journey along the canal, as it opens onto the wide expanse of Lough Neagh, will take your breath away!

Call the office to book this fabulous boat trip.

Hop aboard  for a 45 minute boat trip from Toome Canal, joining the Lower River Bann, on to Lough beg before turning at Church Island returning to Toome!

Leaving the tranquil waters of the Toome Canal, join the Lower River Bann go under the old bridge passing the Eel fishery, then you will gently cruise under the new blue bridge taking in the stunning sights and sounds this majestic River has to offer.

See the foliage and the native wildlife such as the celebrated whooping swans,  Herons, Egrets and many other birds as they build their nests along the banks of the Bann or spot some of the other wildlife that is unique to this area. The tour reaches it’s crescendo at the world famous church island, a small island renowned for it’s historical background and literary prominence.

Keep a watch full eye you may see Salmon and other fish jumping out of the water and curious farm animals as you pass by.

You can also book this trip to depart from Newferry, sailing to Church Island and back to Newferry, call the office to book.