Gold Trusted Service Award
Gold Trusted Service Award
Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
Rosette
Boating expertise since 1969
With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
Compass
18 amazing destinations
Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
Boat
World’s largest fleet
We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people.
Buoy
No boat license required
That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    Gold Trusted Service Award
    Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
  • Rosette
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Compass
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • Boat
    World’s largest fleet
    We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people.
  • Buoy
    No boat license required
    That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    Gold Trusted Service Award
    Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
  • Rosette
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Compass
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • Boat
    World’s largest fleet
    We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people.
  • Buoy
    No boat license required
    That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.

Fall in Love with Boating

Discover what our customers love about boating and find your joy!
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Le Boat, a leader in canal boat rentals in Europe, has more than 50 years of experience in the industry and 950 boats stationed at a network of over 37 different departure bases across 8 European countries and Canada.

 

With no previous boating experience or boat licence required, Le Boat shows you how to captain your boat at your own pace on a flexible itinerary while sleeping on board. Travellers can choose a 3-5 night short boating break or a 7-10+ night holiday. All of Le Boat luxury boat rentals come with a fully equipped kitchen, fresh linens and bedding, top sun deck. 

Even if you have never been boating before, there are many reasons to love a boating holiday.

 

Read what our past customers have to say about their boating experiences and fall in love with travel again!

Scotland Customer Review

Burgundy customer review

 Customer Review Canada

 

 

Customer Review Canal du Midi

 

FIND YOUR PERFECT BOATING HOLIDAY...

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Our website

Our website is packed full of information and inspiration. If you’re not sure where to start, try our inspiration pages to match one of our regions with a specific interest or your party type. Or you can dive right in and have fun exploring what each of our destinations has to offer.

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Region guides

Our region guides

We’ve written a short guide for each of our cruising regions. So if one or two stand out, download the relevant guide. It will give you a taste of what to expect with a summary about each waterside stop and place of interest.

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Our special offers

Visit our SPECIAL OFFERS page to see our most current offers and great savings each month. 

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