Information for Press & Journalists
About barging holidays
A barging 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 boating licence or previous boating 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 No 1 and largest operator of self-drive barging holidays, more than 102,000 people enjoyed a barging holiday with Le Boat last year!
With 36 different departure bases to choose from, our travelers can cruise in their own time and choose between 200+ suggested routes, from 3 to 21 nights total cruise duration.
With our fleet of over 900 cruisers, 30+ models of boat to choose from, 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 900 boats across 24 departure bases in France, 13 bases in Europe & 1 base in Canada
- No qualifications or specific skills required to enjoy a Le Boat cruise
- More than 15,000 weeks of holiday made with us in 2016, of which 10,000 pf those hours were in France alone
- #1 for customer service: before, during & after the cruise: Le Boat won a Feefo trusted service award in 2017!
- We employ around 400 employees in peak season
- We have a global distribution network via direct channels (websites & call center) and a wider network of 400+ partners (Travel agents & Tourist operators)
- We also offer customers the chance to become owners of a Le Boat cruiser via our Boat Ownership Program
News & Press Releases
Our Latest News
New for 2018 - CANADA

Opening in May 2018, our new Canadian destination allows visitors to discover the beauty of the Rideau Canal. Our guests will be able to cruise effortlessly on a breathtaking chain of lakes, rivers and canals that winds 202km from Ottawa to Kingston - whilst taking in spellbinding nature, quaint towns and vibrant cities along their way.
New for 2018 - HORIZON 5

2018 will see the arrival of Horizon 5 – all built to the same high-standard of the original Horizon, but sleeping up to 12 people.
Perfect for larger groups, with 5 ensuite cabins, and with the same comfort and premier features as the rest of the Horizon range.
Our latest press releases
December 2020 - Le Boat unveils new partnership with Sedna System (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 ven more about specific destinations & boats.
Please also contact us if you want to receive them in high definition or get assets to create your own video.
New to Boating
Canal du Midi
Horizon - 360°
Ownership Programme
What the press says
Featured on TV
(Le Boat TV Ad)
Your local press contact
If you would like more information about our brand, our barging holidays, or if you have any requests for a press trip, please get in touch by sending an email to:
Liesl Nel
Sales and Marketing Manager - Le Boat South Africa