Gold Trusted Service Award
Gold Trusted Service Award
Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
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Boating expertise since 1969
With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
Kompas
18 amazing destinations
Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
Boot
World’s largest fleet
We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people.
Reddingsboei
No boat license required
That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    Gold Trusted Service Award
    Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
  • rozet badge
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Kompas
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • Boot
    World’s largest fleet
    We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people.
  • Reddingsboei
    No boat license required
    That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    Gold Trusted Service Award
    Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
  • rozet badge
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Kompas
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • Boot
    World’s largest fleet
    We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people.
  • Reddingsboei
    No boat license required
    That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.

New Year, New You: How a Le Boat Vacation can Help you Conquer your Resolutions

Do you remember the tired old New Year’s resolutions you’ve written in the past? Let 2019 be the year you set new goals inspired by a Le Boat getaway, where you can put your New Year’s resolutions into action and embrace a brand new you – every day!  

Imagine telling your friends how your Le Boat vacation helped you conquer your resolutions, meeting goals like "more travel", "more adventure", "more physical activity", and more time spent with family and friends.  

After 50 years spent creating the perfect luxury self-cruising vacations, all over the world, Le Boat is the go-to for inspiration for how to live life to the fullest, and the experts on creating vacations that offer the opportunities you need to conquer your resolution list. When you vacation with Le Boat it’s all about the more – more excitement, more fun, more life!  

 

A picnic on the banks of the canal in France with Le Boat

 

No longer just for the uber-wealthy, Le Boat has made yacht cruising accessible for everyone, which means you can have the time of your life without spending a fortune. Imagine cruising on a yacht where you’re Captain of your own boat, choosing where you go, and when!  

Wander off the beaten path and discover world-famous destinations from the water; explore historic canals, charming small towns, medieval castles and historic sites in luxury and style from a Le Boat cruiser.  

Worried you don’t have the experience necessary to drive a boat? Worry no more! Le Boat’s boats are so user friendly anyone can drive them (yes, even you). Join the more than 100,000 guests Le Boat welcomes each year and embark on your own personal quest to become the best you that you can be!  

Check these items off your personal goals for 2019 and you’re on your way to a brand-new you, making new memories and new experiences, every day.

Rediscover family time

Enjoy a cruising vacation with Le Boat

Spending more time with family and friends is the number one resolution on everyone’s list, and a vacation experience is the perfect way to enjoy the ones you love most! Relax and enjoy uninterrupted quality time in luxury on a Le Boat cruiser, travelling at your own pace on one of the world’s most famous canals, and exploring any one of a number of world-class destinations, including Italy, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Scotland, Ireland, and more! 

Families will love a vacation to the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most popular destinations in France. Children and adults alike will delight in an exploration of the famous hilltop town, Carcassone, and its medieval citadel, La Cité, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. 

Be more active

Kayaking on the water on a Le Boat vacation

Of coursewe’d all like to be more active in the outdoors, and thankfully Le Boat has you covered on that point! When cruising with Le Boat you are in the perfect environment to be active – on the water. Add a kayak or bicycle to your Le Boat rental and get moving on the water or on land – your choice!  

Cruise the Rideau Canal and Waterway in Canada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to spectacular natural environments just begging to be explored. Launch your kayak and get a new perspective on the Canadian wilds, while discovering local species of birds and animals.  

Naturally, exploring a new community is best done on two wheels, where you can slow down the pace and take some time to smell the flowers (literally!). After building your appetite with a long cyclepark it in front of a charming café or eatery and indulge yourself in local edible experiences. Get moving, Canadian-style! 

Become a world traveler

See the world on water

Who doesn’t yearn to become a world traveler, with a passport full of stamps from exotic locales? Cruise with Le Boat and discover world-famous cities in exotic locales. 

  • Cruise in the Burgundy region of France and sip delicious wines in a rural paradise,
  • explore the famous canals in Venice, Italy, and
  • indulge in authentic Italian delicacies, 
  • discover the Caledonian Canal and tour a Scottish castle with panoramic viewsor 
  • tour the world-famous River Thames to get a sense of England’s lengthy history. 
When you’re cruising with Le Boat you can pick the best of the best of world-class destinations – the world is your oyster!

Discover new cultures

Interested in picking up a Scottish brogue, learning all about Dutch history, or how to swill beer like a true Brit? Expanding cultural horizons is a popular goal on many resolution wish lists and exploring a community by its waterways rather than its roadways is one of the best ways to get a good sense of what life is like for the people who live there.  

Imagine becoming part of the story, and learning all about a region’s culture, and what makes them distinct in the world! Cruise the Rivers Shannon and Erne in Ireland to get a fresh perspective on what it’s like to live and play in the ‘Emerald Isle.’ Sample Irish delicacies, visit Castel Coole in Eniskillen to learn more about Irish history, or visit one of Ireland’s top-five tourist destinations, the small village of Belleek, world-renowned for its history in pottery, china and porcelain production. 

Learn new culinary skills

Who wouldn’t love to learn to cook using the flavours and techniques from around the world? Book your cruise one of the Italian canals and you can learn to make home-made pasta from the local “Nonas.” Shop the local markets and enjoy your own Italian cooking onboard your private cruiser. In Germany, you can cruise the Mecklenburg and Brandenburg regions and learn how the locals make their hard apple cider, called apfelwein. Cruise in the Burgundy region of France, and learn about making wine from the experts who produce some of the most notable wines in the world. Bon appetit! 

Relax and unwind – Le Boat-style

We all want to unplug and unwind, and after only a day as Captain of your own cruiser you’ll see there is no other vacation quite as relaxing as a Le Boat getaway. Imagine relaxing in comfort on board your own personal yacht, with day after day to dedicate to whatever experiences you wish.  

Want to spend the day moored while you explore a charming village? No problem. Yearn to indulge in the food and culture of a community, at your leisure? Great idea! Studies have shown that just being on the water reduces stress and makes you more relaxed, so imagine how you’ll feel after a week of blissful relaxation where everything you need is at your disposal. Relax on Le Boat’s fun deck and bask in the sun and fresh air, take in the scenery, and let your cares wash away. It’s your vacation, your way! 

Get started making your New Year resolutions a reality in 2019! Book your Le Boat vacation today and choose from over 900 cruisers and more than 30 models. Bring a friend, your partner, or the whole family – your perfect vacation awaits!