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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.

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 102,000 people enjoyed boating holidays with Le Boat last 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 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.

Fleet of 950 boats accross 24 departure bases in France, 13 in Europe & 2 in Canada

No qualifications or specific skills required

More than 15 000 weeks made with us in 2016 in which 10,000 in France

#1 for customer service: before, during & after the holiday - Feefo trusted service award 2017!

Around 400 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 to become a boat owner via the Boat Ownership Program