The widest choice of boats from the leading experts in boat hire in France, Ireland, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and Canada. The first step is to choose where you wish to go boating from our wide choice of boating areas of Europe and Canada. Second step is to choose your boat.
The Boats Search at the top of the page lets you find boats of the correct size which are available in your chosen boating location. Full details are shown, and the dates and routes available. Finally, for your desired boat choose the start date, and start and end base for your holiday. You may prefer an 'out-and-back' route returning you to the same base or a 'one-way trip' to another base.
The Boats Search at the top of the page lets you find boats of the correct size which are available in your chosen boating location. Full details are shown, and the dates and routes available. Finally, for your desired boat choose the start date, and start and end base for your holiday. You may prefer an 'out-and-back' route returning you to the same base or a 'one-way trip' to another base.
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Boating Holidays offers the largest selection of boats for hire in Europe. Over 3000 boats are available through our websites - just contact us or book online and we will arrange your boating holiday. France is the top destination in Europe with highlights the Canal du Midi through the sunny south of France, the Burgundy wine regions of central France, the nature and countryside of the Camargue, and the sights of Brittany.
The French canals and rivers travel scenic countryside and ancient towns, with each area having its own particular culture, history and architecture. With miles of canals and rivers, boating holidays in France give you hundreds of route options. Cruise from almost 50 boat bases and choose your own route - try a one-way cruise from one base to another or choose an out-and-back cruise.
A boating holiday in eastern Burgundy (Franche-Comte) takes you through France's richest region - noted for its relaxed living, fine wines, excellent cuisine, culture and history. On the network of tranquil waterways see quaint medieval towns and villages with forests and mountain scenery alongside pastures and fields of wheat.
The upper River Lot is quite unlike any other area in France. Its clear waters meander through wide valleys and steep gorges. Ancient castles, medieval villages, sheer limestone cliffs, and cascading waterfalls accompany the winding river. Spectacular and breathtaking scenery and a green landscape with orchards, vineyards and hillside pine forests provide a memorable cruise location in one of France's most unspoilt regions.
We have self-drive cruiser boats and canal narrowboats available on the rivers and canals of England, Scotland and Wales. The cruiser boat has been a feature of the UK rivers for many years. Its design allows a considerable degree of comfort and facilities. Many boats have either inside and outside steering or central steering with a sliding canopy.
