About Classique Star

Canal boat holidays aboard our Classique Star boat hire are second to none! The boat sleeps a maximum of ten, and the two rear private cabins with en-suite baths provide hotel-style living space. Tasteful décor and abundant light from the big picture windows make the boat’s interior warm and inviting.

Layout of Classique Star

Classique Star Deckplan

Sleeps up to

10

Cabins

4

Bathrooms

3
  • Boat Size: 12.80 m x 4.10 m
  • 2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
  • 1 cabin with bunk beds
  • 1 forward cabin with double bed
  • 3 bathrooms

Classique Star's key features

Classique Star Saloon

  • The Classique Star's saloon is situated in the center of the boat, making it a natural gathering place for dining and entertaining.
  • The sound system consists of a radio/CD player with MP3/USB connectivity.
  • The large table and love seat in the saloon convert to a very comfortable double bed.
  • Two other features of the saloon are the inside steering station with good visibility and easy access to the side decks.
  • The kitchen/galley is spacious, allowing for ease in preparing gourmet meals. The stove, sink, and electric refrigerator provide all the conveniences of home.
Classique Star Cabin

  • The two rear cabins are fitted with two single beds that convert to double beds. En-suite bathrooms with shower, new electric-flush toilet, and sink add a touch of luxury and class to these private staterooms.
  • Forward is a private cabin in the bow with a double bed and adequate storage. Two crossover single bunk beds are in a cabin directly aft of the double. The bunks are wonderful for children.
  • The third bathroom is located across from the two forward cabins and has a shower, new electric-flush toilet, and sink.
Classique Star Exterior

  • Boat cruises in Europe wouldn't be complete without vacation boat rentals featuring big sundecks! Aboard the Classique Star, you'll find plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors.
  • The second steering position offers superb visibility for the skipper.
  • A safe is aboard for your convenience and security.
  • The onboard electrical system runs on 12-volt DC power and 220-volt shore power.
  • The Classique Star is equipped with an efficient and reliable diesel engine.

Classique Star Specifics

Fridge
90 L
Freezer compartment
Microwave
Oven / Grill
Hob
MP3/USB features
Internet access
Flat Screen TV
Flat Screen DVD Player
CD / Radio player
Internal Steering Position
External Steering Position
Bow thruster (propels front of boat sideways)
Heater
Fans
Cabin air cooling
Air conditioning
Cigarette lighter plug (12V)
12/220V Converter
220V on cruise (110V in Canada)
Shore Power (220V on dock)
Alfresco dining
Ambient light
Sun shade (Bimini)
Deck Shower
Fridge on sundeck
BBQ / Plancha
Portable cool box
Sliding roof
Sundeck
Water Tank
825 L
Water draft (bottom of boat to water line)
0.80 m
Max. Headroom
1.92 m
Length
12.80 m
Fuel Tank
388 L
Engine Type
Diesel
Width
4.10 m
Air draft (height of boat from water line)
3.30 m
Toilets type
Electric
Safety Box

Good to know...

  • Hire of the boat, its facilities and equipment, which includes:
           - Fully equipped kitchen on board
           - Fridge, gas oven, hob, dishes and utensils.
           - Bathroom facilities on board
           - Hot showers, toilets and towels.
           - Sleeping facilities on board
           - Pillows, duvets and bed linen. 
           - Heating.
  • Pre-departure briefing.
  • Boat handling demonstration.
  • Daily technical support and assistance from the local Le Boat team as required.
  • On-board maps and visitor information
  • Safety equipment (inc. life jackets)

Download a detailed inventory of equipment supplied on all of our boats

 

Supplementary fees also included:

  • Compulsory mooring fees for Canada, Scotland and Italy (see compulsory costs)*
  • One way supplement for routes starting and ending at different bases.*
  • Boat cleaning service*

*These supplementary fees are automatically added where applicable and are included in prices shown on this website. They are then shown separately in the price summary, when you proceed to book.

 

  • Optional holiday extras - see our extras page for details
  • Refundable Damage Deposit – deposit payable locally. See compulsory costs for details.
  • Fuel (diesel, gas, engine wear and tear). Deposit and charge payable locally. See compulsory costs for details.
  • Travel to and from the base(s)
  • Waterside services (moorings, pump-out, electric, water, etc.) Payable locally, where applicable and if used.
  • Passage through locks in Ireland & the Netherlands where a small fee is payable locally for each lock.
  • Cancellation cover or personal travel insurance
  • Food and drink

Notes:

  • This boat model is equipped with a Bimini in the Midi and Germany.

Added on 24 May 2024

A customer said

Very friendly and helpful at both Chertsey and Benson bases. Made you feel welcome and helped us to get to know the boat and how to pilot it boat is great! Definitely add a Le boat trip to your bucket list. Very easy for first time cruisers. Easy boats to operate. We were a group of 7-10 on an Ckassique star and we had plenty of space on board. The Thames lock system is easy to use on eve you get the hang of it. Most of the locks are manned too. En route there a many marinas but plenty of great moorings in the towns along the way. A 10 day trip from Chertsey gets you to Benson and back. Bring a WiFi hotspot with you - with unlimited data. Buying food on the way is very easy as there are plenty of towns.
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Added on 22 April 2022

Kami Larson said

Our first experience using Le Boat went smoothly because of the overview beforehand and the attention by the staff to every detail.
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Good day Kami, Thank you for taking the time to provide a five-star review of your boating holiday in Holland. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear that the team in Vinkeveen went above and beyond your expectations! We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. Best, The Le Boat Team
Added on 11 September 2020

Lisa Tebbs said

We couldn’t fault Le Boat The boat was clean and well looked after and the staff were friendly and helpful Friendly & helpful staff especially Sue on reception
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Dear Lisa, Thank you for writing a five star review of your boating experience on the River Thames. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear you received a warm welcome from our team in Benson. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 24 August 2020

Nicholas Campbell said

We had a great staycation holiday, just 60 minutes from home but in a different world. Being our 15th Thames boating holiday we were well versed in the boat yard and the staff helped us have an early get away by being very efficient and organized. Swam every day in fresh clean water just 60 mins from home
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Dear Nicholas, Thank you for taking the time to write a five star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your boating holiday on the River Thames. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted to hear you received just that from our Benson base. We look forward to welcoming you on board your 16th boating holiday soon. The Le Boat Team
Added on 18 September 2017

Gaie Mander said

Very well organised. A friendly reception. Found Joss very helpful. Very good service and seamless check in and check out.
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Added on 26 August 2017

Natalia Maciver said

We struggled with the technical aspects of starting the boat for the first 2 days and had to call various support lines and wasted lots of hours and money on those calls. I would say the initial demonstration should be more thorough for new starters. We did really enjoy the holiday at the end - the boat was functional, the staff on all Le Boat mooring stations were superb and we would definitely do this again. Functional boat, do not bother purchasing internet, it does not work!
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Dear Miss Maciver,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to learn of the issues you experienced trying to start your boat. Your comments have been forwarded to the base team to ensure customers are given thorough instructions to prevent frustrations like these from occurring.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for the disappointment caused, we understand this was not what you expected. We hope you enjoyed your holiday nonetheless.

Best wishes,
The Le Boat team
Added on 15 July 2022

Nicholas Campbell said

Boating on the Thames with friends and family is our favourite annual staycation, only one hour from home. Total escapism. Perfect size and layout for 3 couples and 2 singles. Bow thruster really helpful to navigate at slowspeeds through the locks.
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Hello Nicholas, thank you so much for providing us with a 5-star review on your recent boating staycation on the River Thames. We're so pleased to read that you enjoyed your annual holiday with us and experienced total escapism. A boating holiday really is the best way to slow down and spend quality time away from everything with those closest to you. We can't wait to welcome you on board for another adventure again soon. The Le Boat team.
Added on 11 April 2022

A customer said

The staff were great and the boat well kitted out (although the main curtain over the doorway was missing), however we would have appreciated a little more training in manoeuvring the boat (which was 12m long and 4m wide and only had forward and reverse gears) and more advice on possible moorings. We had a lovely few days and enjoyed seeing life from the riverside. Most of the locks we went through were self-service, and we quickly learnt the ropes, however we were lucky on a couple of occasions to find very helpful volunteer lock keepers who manned the larger locks. People were incredibly friendly along the way and we soon adapted to finding moorings just after lunch which left us time to wander around the area and find somewhere to shop or eat. Not easy to manoeuvre, but accommodation was good
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Good afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to provide a four-star review of your boating holiday on the River Thames. We will take your feedback on board regarding training - our boats are easy to drive but they can take some getting used to. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The Le Boat Team.
Added on 23 September 2019

Iain Morgan said

The booking and checkin process were very good. The checkout process was not so good. Why? Because there was only one person doing this and, at a peak time for checkout (0900 on Saturdays) this was not helpful particularly when the people in front of you in the queue where faffing about eg they had not taken the engine hours reading and this led to a delay whilst the (sole) checkout girl had to go back to the boat to obtain this. See above answer for my comments.
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Added on 6 April 2019

Colin Simons said

The staff were very friendly and welcoming upon arrival, and made us feel at ease at the start of our holiday, and were again very pleasant when we returned. The Classique Star was an excellent choice for us, having plenty of space both inside and out. Although a little battle scarred from previous outings, 95% of the equipment worked OK (one wiper inop, lack of cooking utensils & inability to control the shower heat properly were our only real issues). We also noticed that there was no water hose supplied, which meant we had to do a u-turn to get the tap on the right side of the boat. Hmmm, does this mean you have to run the engine (@ 15p per minute) for longer?
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Dear Colin, Our fantastic teams are genuinely lovely people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service; they care about making your holiday one to remember and go above and beyond to achieve this! Many thanks, The Le Boat Team