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A boating holiday is all about freedom!
If you want to relax and really take in the local culture, a Le Boat holiday is the perfect way to travel. As the captain of your own boat, you decide where to stop & what to see.
It's so easy that no license or experience are required. Whether you're looking for a relaxing time for the family, a romantic trip as a couple or an active break with friends, we promise to give you a wonderful holiday to remember!
Find your dream canal boat holiday with Le Boat.
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About Le Boat
As the largest operator of self-drive boating holidays along the romantic rivers and picturesque waterways of nine different countries in Europe & Canada, more than 100,000 people enjoy a boating holiday with Le Boat every year.
With 36 different departure bases to choose from, travellers can cruise in their own time and taste their way at leisure through 200+ suggested routes, from 3 to 21 nights in one-way such return trips.
Our fleet of over 900 cruisers and 30+ models from 2 to 12 persons ensures there’s a perfect boat to suit every budget, party size and holiday style. All boats are fully equipped for a relaxing life on board, with stylish décor, comfy furnishings, a scenic sundeck and light and airy interiors all hallmarks of Le Boat’s fleet.
Facts and Figures
Fleet of over 912 boats across 18 departure bases in France, 13 in Europe & 1 in Canada.
No qualifications or specific skills required.
#1 for customer service: before, during & after the holiday - FEEFO trusted service award 2021!
Around 420 employees in peak season.
A global distribution via direct channels (websites & call center) such a network of 400+ partners (Travel agents & Tourist operator)
Le Boat also offer the opportunity to become a boat owner via the Boat Ownership Program.
Our latest press releases
March 2022 - The Luck of the Irish, and save 15% on Ireland in 2022
November 2021 - Celebrate 25 years of UNESCO status, and save 15% on a Canal du Midi holiday in France
October 2021 - Try a fresh perspective with Le Boat in 2022 and save 20% (PDF)
August 2021 - Relive Light Ballet, with Culture Works, Waterways Ireland & Le Boat (PDF)
August 2021 - It's all aboard as Le Boat reports buoyant sales (PDF)
April 2021 - Le Boat's 2021 UK season begins with a splash as demand soars (PDF)
July 2020 - Le Boat, the no.1 provider of boating holidays, opens its Thames bases and sees 253% increase in staycation bookings (PDF)
June 2020 - Le Boat announces all England bases will open on Saturday 4th July (PDF)
January 2020 - Le Boat announces multi-million pound investment in Vision fleet (PDF)
September 2019 - Le Boat unveils 2020 brochure as global fleet expands (PDF)
March 2019 - Le Boat scoop gold at the Travel Marketing Awards (PDF)
January 2019 - Celebrating 50 years of memories on the water (PDF)
January 2019 - Canal du Midi springs back for 2019 (PDF)
November 2018 - Le Boat acquires West Highland Sailing in Laggan, Scotland (PDF)
November 2018 - Le Boat feature on Channel 4's Great Canal Journeys in Canada (PDF)
September 2018 - What's new for Le Boat in 2019 (PDF)
March 2018 - Royal Wedding with Le Boat (PDF)
September 2017 - Le Boat launches its Horizon Boat Ownership Programme (PDF)
May 2017 - Le Boat helps Canada turn 150 (PDF)
Media Library

Media Gallery
Please find below a range of selected pictures that you can use for your press articles & reportages about our Le Boat holidays (copyright "Le Boat").
Don’t hesitate to contact us to get more HD quality images.
Videos
Watch our latest videos & don’t hesitate to visit our YouTube channel to see even more about specific destinations & boats.
Please also contact us if you want to receive these videos in high definition or to get assets to create your own video.
New to Boating
Canal du Midi
Horizon - 360°
Ownership Programme
What the press says
Featured on TV
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Your local press contact
If you want more information about our brand, our holidays or if you have any requests for a press trip or reportage, please contact Lauren Bodill at [email protected]