Houseboat rentals – Canal boat vacations by Le Boat

Market leaders
We’re the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations on the beautiful rivers, lakes and canals of Europe and Canada. We have the world’s largest fleet of luxury houseboats and the widest choice of fabulous boating destinations to choose from.

Houseboat industry experts
With over 50 years experience on the water, we’ve been doing this for a long time. You can rely on us to offer exceptional service and a wealth of helpful advice and knowledge to make boat rent a breeze and ensure you have the best vacation.

No license or experience required
Never handled a boat? You don’t need a license or prior experience to be the captain of your own houseboat. Our base teams will show you everything you need to know before you set off safely on your houseboat cruise.

Take a peek into our 2026 Brochure
See a different side to Europe and Canada,
no license required.
All our canal boating destinations









Discover our houseboats categories

Luxury
Experience the pinnacle of opulence with our exclusive Luxury fleet.
View our Luxury boats
Premier
Our exclusive Horizon fleet features an impressively spacious top deck complete with a barbecue hotplate and cool box as standard.
View our Premier boats
Comfort Plus
Spacious interiors have been designed with modernity and quality in mind to allow you to cruise in style.
View our Comfort Plus boats
Comfort
Good-quality, stylish and well-equipped boats of varying ages, designs and styles.
View our Comfort boats
Budget
Our ‘much-loved classics’. Traditional décor and basic features and fittings, clean and superbly maintained boats for a no-frills boating experience.
View our Budget boatsCompare our boats
We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, which means we can cater to pretty much every party size, budget and expectation.
All boats are available to rent between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleep between 2-12 people.
Compare boatsThinking of owning a boat? If you’re a regular boater and have the money to invest, our Boat Ownership Program is packed with benefits and could be a great option for you!
What our customers say…
Where will 2025 take you?
Our boating vacation recommendations for…












