Boating Holidays across the canals and rivers of Europe from Le Boat

Le Boat Cruising Companion

Welcome to the brand new cruising companion for Le Boat boating holidays. We've already collected information for many towns and villages along our cruising routes to help you make the most of your holiday with us*.

We have included information about things to see and do in each region as well as invaluable cruising information such as where to moor and where to eat.

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  • France

    With bases all over France, we've had to split the country into regions, each of which have their own unique style. Try the Canal du Midi - Europe's oldest waterway stretching from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, or the impressive Lot river which winds through the South West.

    Cruising in France

  • Germany

    The crystal clear waterways of the Brandenburg and Mecklenburg waterways make them perfect for swimming and watersports while nature lovers will relish the...

  • Italy

    Be seduced by the romantic beauty of Italy's historic waterway city of Venice and the surrounding natural beauty of the Po Delta. Cruise the lagoons of Venice and visit the...

  • Ireland

    Ireland's beautiful Shannon Erne waterways are a legend unto themselves and unmatched for their beauty, heritage and tranquility.

  • Belgium

    For unspoilt countryside and a past rich in history, cruise the delightful Flemish waterways and discover excellent markets, beautiful towns, impressive architecture and a...

  • Holland

    Considered by many to be the waterways kingdom of the North, come and discover for yourself the colourful fields of tulips, wooden windmills, slender town houses...

  • England

    Come and be charmed by England's famous Norfolk Broads or River Thames - tranquil waterways, home to an amazing variety of wildlife, picturesque villages and...

  • Scotland

    Take a unique journey through the Scottish highlands and enjoy one of the most remarkably unspoilt landscapes in Europe. The Caledonian Canal offers clear....

  • Do you know better?

    * We've only just started, so it's not the finished article yet, but we hope in time to make this the definitive online cruising guide for the waterways we cruise. The information contained within the cruising companion is as up to date as possible, but if you see anything incorrect or missing we’d love to hear from you. Use the online form to send us your information or ideas.