Citing efforts to lower its environmental impact on the inland waterways, Carrickcraft says it will be changing its entire fleet from diesel to HVO biofuel from the start of the 2024 cruising season.

HVO is a sustainable, low-carbon replacement for diesel oil, recently trialled by the Dublin Port Company to fuel one of its pilot boats.

Carrickcraft claims that the use of HVO will reduce its fleet’s emissions by 92 per cent, while also improving boat performance and reliability.

“You can now hire a boat with Carrickcraft knowing that you are contributing in a positive way to a more sustainable environment,” the Co Armagh-based cruising firm says.

It’s also offering an extra night free on its larger boats in Fermanagh and Waterford for bookings starting before 31 May (offer ends 29 February).