Do I need any previous boating experience?
No, many of our holiday makers are first timers.
All of the boats are easy to handle, and no previous experience is
required before taking the helm.
Do I require a driving permit?
No, a driving licence is not required. In France,
after your
instruction lesson, you will be given a temporary permit for the
duration
of your holiday. No permit is required in Holland or Ireland. Some license may be required in Germany. Please contact us.
Will I be able to moor easily?
Stop when and where you like, at a marina, or in
the open
countryside. There are plenty of moorings all along the waterways which
are usually free of charge except for some harbours in popular centres,
where a fee is sometimes payable.
Are the waterways and locks easy to navigate?
The quiet waterways chosen by Le Boat are
largely
non-tidal with only the gentlest of currents making them extremely easy
to navigate. The current and levels are calmed by locks. Many are
operated
for you by lockkeepers, or automatically as you approach, others you
operate
yourselves. You'll enjoy the locks, they are great fun and a good place
to meet fellow travellers.
How do I know where to go?
Just consult the section dedicated to the
different regions
available. If you would like detailed maps of any particular area
contact
us and we can sell you the guide for the canal in question. These can
be
ordered when you are booking your trip.
How far can I go?
Normal cruising speed averages about 8-10
kilometers per
hour and it takes about 10 minutes to go through a lock provided that
you
do not have to wait.
What sort of boat should I choose?
Just consult the choice of boat section. Each
boat is of
course fully equipped to give you all of the home comforts that you
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Start and finish times
Hire duration is normally one or two weeks. 10
and 11 day
periods and some short breaks are also available.
Normal takeover time
is
between 4pm and 5pm. Return time is 9am on the final day. One
week is seven nights.
A Priority Check In and Late Check-Out service is available. Please check the prices page.
Is it expensive?
A rental boat holiday represents excellent value
for money.
Divide the price of the boat by the number of people on board and you
will
see what good value it is.
What happens if we run into difficulties?The local crews at Le Boat are at your service 7 days a week.
At each
base there are staff who speak English and for any problem you can call
them at any time.
Will I need special insurance?
Your boat is fully insured and you are only
responsible for
any damage up to the amount of your security deposit. Alternatively you
can opt for the damage waiver scheme. Check out the Prices and
Conditions
section for further details.
Car parking
All of the bases offer free outside car parking
and enclosed
parking at a weekly charge.
How do I book?
When you have decided on your region, the number
who will
be travelling, the type of boat, and the dates, just E mail us and we
will
get back to you immediately with the boats available. When we have
found
a boat and a departure date suitable for you, you must print out the booking
form and send it to us by fax or mail.
Payments are usually all by
credit card with numbers given by E mail, fax or phone, but of course
all
other payment methods are acceptable.
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