DESTINATIONS / FRANCE / CHARENTE
Charente
The Charente is one of France’s most beautiful rivers. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for fishing and swimming and its pretty river banks are home to an abundance of flora and fauna.
To make an enquiry, you can use the search tool on the left or choose one of the companies in the blue boxes on the right-hand side then select a boat at the bottom of the next page.
These are some nice cruises...
Wine and Gastronomy
- Jarnac
- Rochefort
and Cognac - Jarnac
- Cognac - Chateauneuf
Sur Charente
- Cognac
Meadows of grazing cattle and fields of vibrant sunflowers typify this peaceful land famed for its magnificent cognac distilleries, ancient Roman sites and beautiful Renaissance châteaux .
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION
Estivale Duo
This is one of the most luxurious self-drive boats on the waterways for a couple. A stairway molded into the hull provides easy access to the flying bridge where the bridge controls fold away neatly for additional space and comfort. Perfect for outdoor living, at the front of the boat the bow...
Estivale Octo
The Nicols Octo self-drive boat is the largest of the Estivale range. With four cabins the Octo is ideal for large families or groups. It can accommodate up to ten people if using the convertible bed in the saloon area. 4 cabins: 4 double beds convertible in 8 single beds...
Estivale Quattro - Quattro S
The Nicols Quatro self-drive boat is perfect for two couples or one couple and two children but it can accommodate up to six people if using the convertible bed in the saloon area. 2 cabins: 2 double bed (140x195) convertible into single beds 2 bathrooms /WC Lounge with...
Royal Mystique
Luxury Afloat! A superbly spacious and elegant boat - ideal for two couples. Wonderfully spacious interior throughout; exceptionally large rear cabin Fitted electric BBQ hot plate and portable cool box on upper deck Air-conditioning and heating throughout Bow...
Vision 3 and Vision 3 SL
Unrivaled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the ultimate cruising experience! The Vision 3 SL is a new boat for 2013, it does not have any TV in the cabins and has stairs from the saloon to sundeck. Interior: Luxurious and spacious interior, tastefully furnished and...
Vision 4 and Vision 4 SL
Unrivaled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the ultimate cruising experience! The Vision 4 SL is new for 2013, it does not have any TV in the cabin and has stairs from the saloon to the sundeck. Interior : Luxurious and spacious interior, tastefully furnished and equipped...
Calypso
Designed for traditional canal boat lovers with all the latest innovations in comfort and equipment. 3 cabins/lounge/2 bathrooms Two rear cabins with two single beds convertible into one double bed, each with en suite bathroom One central cabin with two single beds convertible into one...
Caprice
The Caprice is a modern design, with a light and airy interior, ample headroom and features normally associated with larger boats. The 2 en-suite cabins are located towards the front of the boat, leaving the rear of the boat open for relaxing! The glass sliding doors in the sitting area lead...
Clipper
Sumptuously spacious for four – in two separate large cabins each with en suite toilet/shower. 2 cabins / lounge / 2 bathrooms Front cabin with double bed and en suite toilet and shower Rear cabin has two single beds convertible to a double and en suite toilet and shower...
Elegance
A beautiful light, spacious and well-appointed boat. The big brother to the Caprice with an emphasis on comfort, space and light. The 3 en-suite cabins are located towards the front of the boat, with the dining room and kitchen to aft. Glass sliding doors open onto a rear deck with steps up...
Grand Classique
Unrivalled for style, comfort and space and is ideal for big families or groups! 5 cabins/Lounge/3 Bathrooms Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed One central cabin with two single bunk beds Two forward cabins, one with double bed and the other...
Grand Confort 1100
The Nicols Grand Confort provides comfortable and spacious cabins (headroom below deck around 2 meters), each cabin has its own bathroom / WC. Easy and safe access to the fore terrace (the gangway is molded into the hull deck) aft steps lead to the roof solarium... privacy is respected offering...
Primo
Discover the latest, "Primo", of modern design, it an inside to the contemporary colors. It's a simple and elegant model quite at the same time. His stay: - A cockpit with double seat - A table and a convertible seat in bed 2 places. - A glazed opening roof, sliding, inspired...
Salsa
The Salsa’s superb interior layoutmake it ideal for large families or groups of friends 4 cabins/lounge/2 bathrooms Two rear cabins with two single beds convertible into one double bed, each with en suite bathroom Two central cabins, each with double bed Large front lounge...
Cirrus
Generous accommodation for a small family, or two people. 1 cabin/lounge/1 bathroom Model 1 Main rear cabin with two single beds Saloon with settee convertible to double bed Upper sundeck with a second steering position Door from saloon to forward sundeck sitting area...
Crusader
A smart cruiser offering excellent accommodation for six people. 3 cabins/lounge/3 bathrooms Three separate cabins each with en suite bathrooms with shower and toilet Forward cabin with two single beds Two rear cabins each with single beds convertible to double Lounge with...
Grand Confort 900
The Grand Confort self-drive boat provides comfortable and spacious cabins (headroom below deck around 2 meters). Each cabin has its own bathroom / WC. Easy and safe access to the fore terrace (the gangway is molded into the hull deck) aft steps lead to the roof solarium... Privacy is...
Sedan 1000
The Nicols series-sedan, is a serie exclusive to Nicols, a concept unequalled in the field of pleasure boating : the success lies in the superb saloon with its panoramic view, a vast sliding door to the rear of the saloon leading to an enjoyable sedan terrace, with its overhead sun canopy under...
Sedan 1160
The Nicols series-sedan, is a serie exclusive to Nicols, a concept unequalled in the field of pleasure boating : the success lies in the superb saloon with its panoramic view, a vast sliding door to the rear of the saloon leading to an enjoyable sedan terrace, with its overhead sun canopy under...
Tarpon 32
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment 2 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth 1 child extra bed. Back cabin : 1 double berth 1 child extra bed. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a double berth. Sanitary equipment : 2 showers / 2 sinks / 2 WC. Departure on...
Tarpon 37 N
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment 3 Cabins : Front cabon : 1 double berth and 1 single bed. Back cabin (front side) : 1 double berth and 1 folded back child berth (depend on the boat's style). Back cabin (starboard side) : 2 single berth (1 superposed upon another)....
Tarpon 42 A
Older boat than the Tarpon 42N, same equipment 4 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth. Middle cabin : 1 double berth. Back cabin (starboard side) : 3 single berth including 1 superposed upon another. Back cabin (port side) : 1 double berth. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a...
Capri TS
1 double cabin, 1 lounge and 1 bathroom One forward cabin with one double bed Central saloon with CD player, settee converting into a single bed, steering position and access to the outside deck One shower, one toilet and washbasin Access restriction: for customers...
Nautilia
Huge upper sundeck makes this a great boat for large groups of family and friends. 4 cabins/lounge/2 bathrooms Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed Two forward cabins, one with double bed and the other with two cross over single bunk beds...
Riviera 920
An earlier design from the Nicols boatyard, these boats are renowned for their maneuverability. Ideal for a first cruise, they provide comfortable cabins, a saloon with overhead sliding roof so that you may eat in the sun, an ideal compromise of comfort on board at attractive prices ! Very...
Sedan 800
Ideal self-drive boat for a couple 1 cabin: 1 double bed 1 bathroom /WC Lounge with 360° panoramic view and convertible table into a single bed Inside steering position with double seat Equipped kitchen 56 liter fridge - 2-ring hob Back terrace ...
Sheba
Nice spacious boat for a couple or young family 1 cabin/lounge/1 bathroom Aft cabin with double bed and convertible single settee Convertible double bed in saloon Two steering positions, one inside and one outside Shore power Radio/CD player Headroom : 1. 88m...
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...
Triton 1050
Comfortable boats which are typical of fluvial tourism and giving the best price/life on board. 2 Cabins : Middle cabin : 1 double bed Front cabin : 1 double bed 1 single berth Gangway : 1 single berth Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into 1 double bed Sanitary equipment : 1 shower...
Triton 860
Comfortable boat which is typical of fluvial tourism and giving the best price/life on board. 1 Cabin : Front cabin : 1 double bed 1 single berth Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into 1 double bed Sanitary equipment : 1 shower / 1 sink / 1 WC Prices in euros for France (except West)...
Triton 860 Fly
Comfortable boat which is typical of fluvial tourism and giving the best price/life on board. This boat has the double steering. 1 Cabin : Front cabin : 1 double bed 1 single berth Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into 1 double bed Sanitary equipment : 1 shower / 1 sink / 1 WC...
Eau Claire 1130
2 cabins : Middle cabin : one double berth Rear cabin : one double berth one single berth Gangway : one single berth Lounge : seat convertible to a double berth one folding single bunk Sanitary equipment : one shower / three washbasins / one WC Lenght : 11,30 m Beam : 3,60 m Minimum...