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Short Breaks
The Camargue
Short Break
Saint-Gilles - Aigues-Mortes
- Palavas
- Saint-Gilles
(100 km - without lock - 12 hrs)
- Ease the boat into the canal and relax as you let the charm of a Camargue Short Break vacation recharge and rejuvenate you.
- Sip a cool cocktail at the resort beach of Palavas-les-Flots , and plunge into the Mediterranean for a refreshing swim.
- Feel invigorated as you climb the ramparts of the mediaeval city of Aigues-Mortes to check out splendid views!
Duration: 3 nights
Cruise Type: return trip
Week Breaks
The Crusader Cruise
Port Cassafieres
- Aigues
Mortes
- Port Cassafieres
(168 km - 4 locks - 30 hrs)
- The boat moves slowly across stunning (lake) Étang de Thau , and the sheer serene beauty of your canal vacation in France practically overwhelms you.
- Birds ride the Mediterranean breeze, and the tang of the sea blends with the fragrance of flowers as the miles bring you closer to beach resorts and mediaeval Aigues-Mortes .
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
The Seaside Cruise
Port Cassafieres
- Beaucaire
(or vice versa)
(128 km - 3 locks - 23 hrs)
- The beach resorts of le Grau du Roi , la Grande-Motte , and Palavas-les-Flots beckon on your Seaside canal vacation in France.
- Known for its superb beaches and open scenery across grass and sand, the Camargue possesses a unique beauty best appreciated whilst cruising at a leisurely pace along the Canal du Rhône à Sète .
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: one way
The Sunshine Cruise
Beaucaire
- Etang
de Thau
- Beaucaire
(220 km - 2 locks - 37 hrs)
- With only two locks, this cruise is perfect for beginners and sunshine cruisers!
- Go swimming, hire windsurfers or go scuba diving at the beach resort of Palavas les Flots .
- Make sure you have binoculars to spot the wildlife on the Etang de Thau .
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
The Flamingo Cruise
St Gilles - Port Cassafieres
(or vice versa)
(98 km - 2 locks - 20 hrs)
- Known for its fish farms, marshland and teeming birdlife , the Étang de Thau is a Nature lover’s paradise.
- Your view from the sundeck gives you unparalleled natural vistas as your canal vacation in France unfolds.
- Mediaeval Aigues-Mortes , the vibrant and lively resort city of Sète and historic Adge are all on this route!
- Beach resorts along the seaside abound! Check out Le Cap d’ Agde !
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: one-way
The Guardians' Cruise
St-Gilles - Etang
de Thau
- St-Gilles
(146 km - without lock - 26 hrs)
- Walled fortress cities, imposing watch towers, and graceful cathedrals can be found in many port towns in the Camargue , making Guardians canal cruises a bit like travelling back in time.
- The fortified Aigues-Mortes is a gem of the region.
- Juxtaposed against the historic villages is the natural beauty of Étang de Thau , which offers abundant wildlife and excellent beaches.
Duration: one week
Cruise Type: return trip
Longer Breaks
Gems of the Camargue
Cruise
Beaucaire
- Beziers - Beaucaire
(282 km - 14 locks - 36 hrs)
- Exploring the Camargue on an extended canal vacation in France is truly delightful.
- You travel to a wide variety of destinations, enjoying the pleasures of beach resorts, mediaeval walled towns, stunning scenery, lush vineyards, fascinating museums, imposing cathedrals, and so much more.
- A jewel of this itinerary is the thriving city of Béziers with its art galleries, cafés and boutiques!
Duration: two weeks
Cruise Type: return trip
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY LBO
Horizon 1
Die Horizon wurde exklusiv für Le Boat entwickelt, immer mit dem Gedanken an Paare im Hinterkopf. Kleine Crews, die auf eine umfangreiche Ausstattung Wert legen, haben hiermit jetzt die perfekte Option. Eine große Bugkabine und ein geräumiges Sonnendeck sowie ein insgesamt sehr...
Royal Mystique A
Le bateau Royal Mystique A constitue un choix idéal pour les groupes accueillant jusqu'à six personnes. Doté du chauffage et de l'air conditionné, ce modèle intègre un système radio/CD, une TV à écran plat 17 pouces avec...
Horizon 1
The Horizon boat has been designed exclusively for Le Boat with couples in mind ! Small party crew looking for more features and a higher spec now have the perfect option. A large forward stateroom and a roomy ‘fundeck’ on top-deck area and a high level of equipements are making this...
Horizon 2S
The Horizon 2-S, has two en-suite cabins, albeit a smaller master cabin than the Horizon (2&2) model and no separate shower cubicle in the second en-suite. However, it enjoys the same saloon and sundeck space and is perfect for two couples looking for a bit more privacy or a family who would...
Horizon 4
The Horizon 4 sleeps up to 9 guests. It is the same size boat as the Horizon 3, just with the master cabin split into two to create a 4th cabin. All four cabins have the privacy of their own en-suite bathrooms and enjoy a spacious sundeck and saloon. Boat Size: 13. 5m x 4. 3m 2 double...
Mystique
Our comforatble and spacious Mystiques have heating and air-conditioning, radio/CD system and 17-inch flat-screen TV/DVD player, en-suite luxury bathrooms in the three private cabins, and a sundeck with dining table and moulded seating. Lavishly appointed with designer fabrics and upholstery,...
Royal Mystique B
Our Royal Mystique B boat rent can accommodate parties up to six. The canal boats feature heating, a 17-inch LCD flat-screen TV/DVD player, a media center with MP3/USB connectivity and can supply air-conditioning when plugged into shore power. The huge sundeck has a fixed table and cushioned...
Vision 3
Manoeuvring is simple with joystick steering, making this diesel boat hire a breeze to handle! Full-size twin beds convert to doubles, and two other sleeping areas allow for a total crew of 10. The Vision3 offers elegance, privacy, and common areas for socialising inside and outside! It’s...
Vision 3 SL
Special pod drives make the boat as easy to manoeuvre as a car. The three staterooms have full-size twin beds that convert to doubles, plus there’s a fold-down bed (suitable only for a child or teenager) and an extra bed in the saloon, making the boat ideal for families and friends! New to...
Vision 4
Ranked amongst our most popular canal boats, this model offers you luxurious and spacious accommodations. A settee in the elegant saloon converts to a single bed, upping the total sleeping capacity to nine. The saloon has a full entertainment center, and cabins have TV/DVD players. The boat was...
Vision 4 SL
Cruise smoothly along the inland waterways in this stylish high-end self-drive boat. The saloon features a radio/CD system and flat-screen TV/DVD player, and has plenty of room for entertaining. It also has a convertible settee for one adult. The four cabins have two twin beds that convert to...
Royal Mystique A
Our Royal Mystique A boat hire can accommodate parties up to six. The canal boats feature heating and air-conditioning, a 17-inch LCD flat-screen TV/DVD player, and a media center with MP3/USB connectivity. The huge sundeck has a fixed table and cushioned seating, plus a sun canopy. Cabins have...
Salsa
Travel with up to 10 on a Salsa A boat cruise. The saloon and huge kitchen are set forward, creating an open airy ambiance of spacious luxury. Glass doors lead to a lovely lounging area with seating in the bow, and stairs lead to the large sundeck with table for alfresco dining, moulded settees,...
Salsa 12 P
The Salsa B is ideal for parties up to 12, two more than the Salsa A because of an additional settee that converts to a double in the saloon. Cabin fans, a radio/CD player with MP3/USB connectivity, a lounge deck in the bow, and a second steering station on the sundeck make Salsa boats for hire...
Calypso
Three private staterooms and a double bed converted from the settee in the generous saloon give Calypso boat rentals a maximum capacity of eight. The two rear cabins are luxuriously appointed and have en-suite bathrooms. The saloon features an entertainment center, and the boat sports a giant...
Caprice
A superb choice for a boat hire in the UK, the Caprice is ideal for parties up to six. The two en-suite staterooms (most offer air-conditioning) are located forward, leaving lots of room in the rear for the saloon and aft deck. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity, and most...
Cirrus A
A very popular model in the Le Boat fleet, the 8. 80-metre (29-foot) Cirrus affords a couple or a small family more than ample space for comfortable boating holidays in style. A large rear stateroom, a spacious saloon, and abundant natural light from large picture windows make this boat a...
Cirrus B
The Cirrus B is very popular in our fleet. Measuring 8. 80 metres (29-foot), it can comfortably accomodate a couple or a small family with enough space for everyone. The double cabin at the rear, as well as the large saloon with a single sofa bed and dinette converting into a second single bed,...
Classique
With four cabins, Classique boat rentals sleep a maximum of eight. You’ve got cabins fitted with bunk beds for kids, and singles that convert to doubles. The big saloon with U-shaped settee and large dining table has a radio/CD player with MP3/USB connectivity. These recently upgraded...
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...
Clipper
A Clipper canal boat can accommodate parties of six. The cabins are at the bow and stern for enhanced privacy, and they have en-suite bathrooms. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. Ample windows keep the interior bright and cheery! Some models of this boat are equipped...
Elegance
Sleeping a maximum of six, the Elegance boasts three staterooms each fitted with single beds that convert to doubles, allowing sleeping flexibility on your boat holidays. The cabins and three bathrooms with showers are all forward of the generous saloon with its two dining tables and glass sliding...
Grand Classique
You can travel with 12 on Grand Classique boat holidays! These boats have five bedrooms with a variety of sleeping options from bunk beds to doubles. The décor of the Grand Classique is upscale, replete with pleasing wood finishes, tastefully color-coordinated plush upholstery and an open...
Magnifique
Our Magnifique boat hire is an ideal choice for parties up to 10. The cabins are set fore and aft to enhance privacy, and to give the central saloon prominence. A huge sundeck features a fixed table, cushioned seats, a sun canopy and cool box. Speakers pipe music in. About as upscale as you can...
Royal Classique
Bow thrusters make manoeuvring Royal Classique boat rentals easy and fun. Three super-private cabins with en-suite bathrooms are great for three couples! Each cabin has air-cooling for your comfort, and the generous saloon featuring a radio/CD player is built for entertaining family and friends in...
Tango
Boating holidays aboard a Tango are fun for a family or up to three couples. The big sundeck encourages relaxing and socialising, as does the grand saloon with radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. You’ll absolutely love the bow thrusters, which make manoeuvring around locks and docks...
Capri TS
Ideal for couples with a single child, a Capri TS boat hire features a nicely appointed private cabin forward with a double bed and a closet. The bathroom is easily accessed via the saloon, which has a spacious dining area across from the L-shaped kitchen equipped with an electric fridge and...
Consort
A Consort boat hire boasts many features! The cabin in the bow has two single beds, and the settee in the generous saloon converts to a double, making the boat perfect for small families or groups. Large windows let in plenty of light, and there’s even a sunroof! The rear swim platform is...
Consul
With comfortable sleeping accommodations for four people, a Consul boat hire is well suited as a cruiser for boat holidays with a couple and two children, or with two couples. These fine canal craft offer elegance throughout, and a saloon that’s ideal for entertaining family and friends....
Continentale
With three private staterooms, your Continentale canal boat hire is a perfect selection for a maximum party of six. Families or groups of friends will find this boat ideally suited for boating holidays in style and comfort. The new upgrades in cabins, bathrooms, the saloon and the kitchen make...
Corvette A
Superb for boat cruises with two couples, the Corvette sleeps a maximum of four in front and rear staterooms with en-suite bathrooms and showers. Picture windows illuminate the saloon, which has a radio/CD player (some boats have flat-screen TV/DVD players). A Corvette boat hire pampers and...
Corvette B
Corvette B is the perfect boat for two couples cruises. One room at the front, another at the back, each one with its own bathrooms, with a living room at the middle of the boat that ensures you privacy and tranquillity. In the back stateroom, there is a bunk bed that can be changed in a double...
Crusader
Three separate cabins with en-suite bathrooms give these canal boats unparalleled privacy. This model offers a variety of sleeping arrangements from single and double beds to singles that convert to doubles, making it possible for you to cruise with children, single adults and couples. The...
Millau
With four private cabins, our Millau luxury boat rental is big enough to easily accommodate parties of eight with plenty of extra room. The grand saloon is set forward and has patio doors leading to a front deck. The boat is ideally suited for socialising with family and friends. You’ll...
Nautilia
Sleeping a maximum of 10, Nautilia boats for hire represent a great value for larger groups of friends and family. The boat is laid out as a hotel-style floating villa. Spacious and well appointed, it’s the perfect venue for memorable boat cruises! Interior & Saloon The roomy...
Normandie
Large and comfortable - a very popular family boat with the comfort and convenience of a single level inside. Our 1325 FB fleet has been designed to cater for groups of 6 in comfort, or a practical and cost effective cruiser for up to 10. The 3 ensuite cabins offer 2 double beds and one...
Sheba
Enjoy a private aft cabin with double bed and a convertible single settee perfect for a couple. Saloons in Sheba boat rentals have a radio/CD player, and the dining table/settee converts to a double. Large encompassing windows provide abundant natural light. On deck, there’s a top steering...
Tamaris
A popular family boat 2 cabins/lounge/2 bathrooms Forward cabin with two single bed convertible to a double bed (not in Alsace and Burgundy) Spacious lounge with interior steering position, opening roof, dining table, convertible double bed or two single beds Rear cabin with double...
Tamaris Lake Star
With two separate staterooms and additional sleeping accommodations in the saloon, the Tamaris is laid out with parties of six in mind. The luxury of a Tamaris boat hire is evident in the skipper’s stateroom in the rear with an en-suite bathroom and large double bed. A nice choice for a 9....
Capri TS
Idéal pour les couples avec un seul enfant, le modèle Capri TS est doté d’une cabine privative bien aménagée à l’avant qui comprend un lit double et un placard. La salle de bain est facilement accessible par le salon, qui est doté...