Quare Boaty | The Grand Finale of Pride of the Déise 2026

18+ | Limited availability due to boat capacity.

Close out Pride of the Déise's 2026 Festival by paying homage to the Waterford Gay and Lesbian Pride cruises of the 90s - because some traditions are too good not to bring back.

Join us aboard the Barrow Princess for 90 minutes of pure joy on the River Suir. Dr. Phil on deck spinning the sounds, cocktails and drinks available from the boat's fully licensed bar, two levels to explore, and your community around you for one last bash.

Dress up. Show out. This is our 2026 send-off; and she deserves nothing less than your best.

No pier pressure, but we want you to get Quare Boaty. Tickets are limited and this cruiseternoon will sell out, so don't get left on the dock. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The details:

📍 Pre-sail meet from 1:30pm at Jordan's Bar, the Quay, Waterford

🚢 Depart 3pm sharp from beside the Tower Hotel

🏁 Back by 5pm

Your ticket includes:

✅ Entry

✅ Dr. Phil (DJ entertainment)

✅ 90-minute cruise on the River Suir

Bar available throughout - cocktails, drinks, and bar snacks available to purchase on board. Cash and card welcome.

Want to give something back? Add a €5 donation to Doctors Without Borders when buying your ticket - part of our 2026 festival fundraising. Every bit counts.

See you on the Suir. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Quare Boaty is an event by Pride of the Déise / Bród na nDéise, Waterford's LGBTQ+ community organisation, now in our seventh year.

Teh Festival is s part funing by Waterford City and County Council Festival Grant Fund 2026.

Find out more at prideofthedeise.com

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