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Sustainability

What “zero-emission” actually means

Ireland's Climate Action Plan targets a 51% cut in emissions by 2030. We're building a credible, visible zero-emission product — not offsets.

The claims, in detail

Solar-powered pods

No diesel generators on the water. Each pod runs on its own solar array, with dockside EV and electric-boat charging built in.

Farm-to-boat produce

Local produce sourced from growers and producers along each route, delivered dockside rather than trucked in.

Low-impact by design

Grey and black water treated on board, minimal noise, minimal wake — protecting water quality along the route.

Electrified journeys

Hire car, boat hire, and pod-to-pod transfers are all electric or human-powered. No tailpipe emissions on Irish soil or water.

What's excluded

Flights to and from Ireland are not part of the zero-emission claim. Every mile from arrival transfer to departure — car, boat, pod, and pod-to-pod transfers — is electric or human-powered.

Why it matters

Environmental

Zero tailpipe emissions across the guest journey — pod, car and boat. No diesel generators on the water.

Local economy

Spend flows directly to waterway towns, producers, angling guides and activity operators along each route.

National positioning

A verifiable, fully electric product that puts Ireland ahead on sustainable tourism credentials.