Ireland’s first ever floating hotel and restaurant is coming to Cork.
The floating cruise ship will permanently moor at Penrose Quay near the Custom House and operate as a four-star hotel.
The €1.75m ship ‘My Story’ is 105 metres long and has 87 cabins, three decks, lounge areas, a large restaurant and sun deck.
The listing vessel is planned with intentions to greatly enhance the leisure amenities of Cork.
Mr Corbett of the Dublin based company Sick & Sore Linited said:”We have seen, with the popularity of accommodation such as Air BnB and glamping that people are always looking out for interesting places to stay.
“This type of development, hotel/restaurant ship, is very popular and successful throughout many other, major riverfront European cities.”
Sick & Sore Limited have secured planning permission from the Port of Cork at quay wall.
“The proposed development would utilise the quay, attract tourists and provide an alternative/unique dining and accommodation experience for both residents and visitors alike.”
The restaurant will cater mostly for hotel guests, but will also open to the public for lunch and dinner, with an established restauranteur overseeing the restaurants planned high standards.