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Planning around school holidays or choosing quieter times can help you get the best deals and avoid the most crowded periods at popular destinations. By aligning your travel plans with key dates from September 2024 to September 2025, you can ensure everyone in the family can join in, making it a memorable trip for all.

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to introduce Liberty, the newest gem in our Luxury range. We’ve designed Liberty to redefine houseboat holidays with exceptional comfort, luxury, and ease of cruising.  Read on to discover how she was designed and how her fabulous features will captivate you for your next boating holiday!

Who doesn’t dream of an adventure-filled European holiday with the most stunning destinations rich in history unfolding before your eyes? There’s just something about hidden gems in Europe that compels you to explore this beautiful region at least once in your life. So how do you start planning your holiday? Where do you kick off? Where to go next?

"Mini moon? What's that?" your partner asks, intrigued as you bring up this great idea you've been researching. Whether you're just hearing about mini moons or you're on the hunt for more information, a mini moon could be exactly what you need after your big day. 

Beyond the soothing journey through the waters and beautiful sunsets, a boating holiday offers a range of unique experiences than your average getaway. Welcome to a special kind of holiday – a break filled with activities where a Venice boat trip can blend with the fun of weekend activities.

Picture this: the sun slipping beneath the water's edge, casting a gentle warmth over the gently rippling waves, or having a candle-lit dinner in a medieval town on the scenic Canal du Midi. These are the moments that capture the essence of our love for boating.

Le Boat customers, Simone and Helmut from Germany, share their experience of a boating holiday on the River Shannon. Read on to find out more about their adventure and their recommendations to help you make the most of your boat hire. 

If you’re looking for a holiday rich in culture and history, you’re spoilt for choice in Europe. The continent is full of fascinating destinations with centuries worth of stories to tell — and some of them have pretty scary endings! Across the UK and Europe there are a hundreds of chilling folklore stories, ranging from the slightly scary to the downright terrifying.  

You may have dreamt of owning your own boat since childhood, or started considering it after a few holiday cruises. Before going ahead, there are several costs that should be carefully considered. Here’s a list that will help you estimate to day to day running and maintenance costs of a boat, to ensure that everything goes smoothly!

Le Boat has seen a huge increase in search traffic on their website in the last few weeks, which is a clear indication that people are ready to plan their 2022 houseboat holidays.

For your next holiday, consider Alsace. A river cruise will allow you to discover this north-eastern region of France from another angle, away from tourists on your own river boat. Take your family or friends and admire the beautiful landscapes along the water. Before or after your river cruise, you can also discover the Rhine. This river passes through six different countries and is rich in different cultures.

Have you been dreaming of a boating holiday for some time now? After reading many customer testimonials and dreaming in front of our cruise pictures on Facebook, you have now decided to book your river holiday with Le Boat!

Here is the story of a boating holiday, in the Burgundy Franche-Comté region.

Come on board to discover its beauties!

If you're wondering where to staycation in Ireland, discovering Ireland's hidden heartlands is a pleasure most should experience in their lifetime.

Sometimes the only way to really get what something is about is to try it for yourself. While relatively new to Canada just opening for its third season in 2020) , Le Boat has been operating in Europe for more than 50 years.

Looking for an easy boat cruising in France near Paris? The Canal du Nivernais which lies at the Gate of French Burgundy, offers an easy cruise that is just a 3 hour train ride from the capital city.

While boating holidays are always fun with a group of family or friends, did you now it can also offer the perfect romantic holiday? What better way than to glide past beautiful pastoral scenery while marvelling at old architecture with that someone special?

Read all about one of our sales assistants Nicci's first barging experience in the Loire Valley.

Enjoy a traditional Dutch food whilst on a boating holiday in the Netherlands with our recommendations.

France is world renown for it's one of a kind delicacies and dishes that make it's cuisine world famous. Read on about our top recommendations to try traditional French cuisine while on your boating holiday.

Keen on fishing while on your boating holiday abroad? Then read on about our top fishing routes along the waterways in Europe and Canada!

Read about the beautiful towns and cities along the waterways of Brittany, France. Steeped in rich history and natural beauty off the coastline, these towns all hold special stories and sights that make them unique and unforgettable.

Thanks to its world-class wines and landscapes, a holiday in Aquitaine offers something for everyone. Discover some of the unmissable towns in the region.

Be inspired for your boating holiday on the Rideau Canal with 5 of our top recommendations to stop at whilst cruising - from Smiths Falls to Ottawa.

Are you planning a boating holiday in Scotland? Read about the 5 must-see destinations on a Caledonian Canal cruise and be inspired for your trip!

Read about four unmissable towns along the Canal Yonne and Canal Nivernais and be inspired for your next boating holiday in France.

Holland has more than windmills and cheese to offer visitors. Holland boasts a rich maritime history, a Golden Age, picturesque cities and of course beautiful waterways that define its landscapes. Let’s take a look at 10 cities and towns to visit along the canals.

Le Boat is pleased to announce the new fleet of Horizon models. Let us tell you why you should choose the Horizon for your next boating holiday!

Discover the highlights of Le Boat's newest base in Holland!