Le Boat Ownership Program
Our unbeatable Ownership program makes owning your own boat simple, worry free and affordable - so if you thought boat ownership is not for you - think again! As the No:1 provider of boating vacations, we have decades of boating experience and the world’s largest fleet of self-drive boats. So, rest-assured you can leave the hassle to us and focus on enjoying beautiful cruising grounds across Europe and Canada at your own pace.
Here's how it works...
1. YOU BUY A ‘TOP-OF-THE-RANGE’ BOAT
For an initial outlay, you become the enviable owner of one of our brand new Horizon boats. Or we have a variety of other boat types from our charter fleet that are also available under the scheme.
2. WE PROVIDE FREE EXPERT UPKEEP
We insure your boat, maintain it, and look after it like one of our own – at no extra cost to you.
3. YOU ENJOY 8 WEEKS… ANYWHERE!
You enjoy an average of 8 weeks a year on your boat, or a sister boat, from a choice of 36 bases in 9 countries in Europe and Canada. Why not explore them all?
4. WE GIVE YOU 85% OF YOUR MONEY BACK*
We charter out your boat when you’re not using it and we give you 7% of the purchase price each year - paid monthly and regardless of charter activity. After 7 years, you can sell the boat back to us*, for a guaranteed amount - or keep it!
(*Horizon models only)
Explore Europe…and Canada too!
Our owners take on average of 8 weeks vacation every year. And they can be taken on any boat in any of our 17 cruising regions across 9 countries.
Canada
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Belgium
Get in touch with our experts
Our friendly and experienced ownership team are only too happy to help and answer your questions.
or call 1-800-734-5491
Or come and see us at the following locations:
12th - 20th January 2019 - CMT 2019, Stuttgart, Germany
25th - 27th January 2019 - Salon Piscine et Bateaux, Lyon, France
27th - 28th April 2019 - St. Jean-de-Losne, Burgundy, France
9th - 12th May - London On Water, St Katherines Docks, London, UK
What our current owners say...
"I have owned boats for over 20 years, but I found the maintenance became too much. With the Le Boat scheme, you get a fully-maintained boat with the joy of just turning up at the base and collecting the keys. You also get to visit all their cruising areas around Europe rather than being restricted to one. This, coupled with a monthly income, made this a deal I couldn't refuse!"
- Fred Robinson, United Kingdom
"The Le Boat Ownership Program has been perfect for us. Instead of paying upkeep on our boat, we receive a monthly check. We call this a truly multi-layered return-on-investment. On top of it all is the opportunity to meet many friendly fellow boaters."
- Jerry and Char Glashagel, USA
New Horizon boats for sale through the ownership program
The Horizon fleet offers the best in comfortable, modern and easy cruising; there are no other boats like them on the European (and Canadian) waterways! They have been designed by us and built to exacting standards.
Key feature's include:
- Roomy and comfortable saloon and kitchen with generous headroom and over-sized windows for uninterrupted views
- Spacious cabins with USB ports
- Spacious ‘fundeck’ with table, sink and BBQ hotplate
- Sunbathing area(s)
- Bow AND stern thruster for easier handling and wide walkways for easy access to all sides of the boat
- Twin seat at the front
- Large sliding glass doors to outside seating. Backrest flips so you can face either direction
What customers are saying about Horizon..
Sune Frandsen says...
"The boat was easy to drive and the boat itself was even nicer than what we had hoped for! I would definitely recommend Le Boat!"
Fred Robinson says...
"As an owner of a Horizon boat I was pleased that the boat met my expectations, being easy to handle and moor with plenty of living space both in the saloon and on the fly bridge."
Horizon 1 (2+3)
The first Horizon model was launched to rave reviews and is available in many destinations. With one master en-suite cabin, and a smaller cabin for two additional people or just for storage, it’s the perfect boat for couples or families with small children.
- Sleeps: 5 (2+3)
- Cabins: 1 (+ 1 smaller cabin)
- Bathrooms: 1
- Size: 11.5m x 4.25m
Available in all cruising regions.
Horizon 2 (4+1)
The Horizon 2 is similar to the Horizon 1 (2+3), but with two ensuite cabins. Although the master cabin is smaller, it is perfect for two couples looking for a bit more privacy or a family who would like two bathrooms.
- Sleeps: 5 (4+1)
- Cabins: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Size: 11.5m x 4.2m
Available in France - all regions (except Brittany & Charente);Italy; Holland; Ireland; Canada
Horizon 3 (6+1)
The Horizon 3 offers three en-suite cabins, allowing larger groups to go on vacation together, with the privacy of their own bathrooms.
- Sleeps: 7 (6+1)
- Cabins: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Size: 13.5m x 4.3m
Available in France - Burgundy Franche-Comté; Canal du midi, Brittany; Lot; Alsace; Germany; Ireland; England; Holland; Canada
Horizon 4 (8+1)
The Horizon 4 is the perfect for groups of friends and group of couples with its four en-suite cabins.
- Sleeps: 9 (8+1)
- Cabins: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Size: 13.5m x 4.35m
Available in France - all regions (except Aquitaine); Germany; England; Holland; Belgium; Ireland (cannot cruise on the Lough Allen); Canada
Horizon 5 (10+2) - NEW
The Horizon 5 is the largest & newest model of the Horizon range, perfect for larger groups with its 5 en-suite cabins
- Sleeps: 12 (10+2)
- Cabins: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Size: 14.74m x 4.35m
Available in France - all regions (except Brittany, Charente), Germany, Holland & Italy
Built exclusively for Le Boat by Delphia
Delphia is world- renowned for its unsurpassed build quality, innovative designs and the comfort, durability and performance of its sailing yachts. Le Boat are delighted to work alongside this incredible team to design and build the Horizon range - the next generation of boats for the inland waterways!
Existing boats for sale through the ownership program
We also have a selection of other boats already in fleet and available to buy under the program at a very affordable price.
1 & 2 cabins:
- Clipper (4+2) / 2 cabins
- Caprice (4+2) / 2 cabins
- Royal Mystique A (4+2) / 2 cabins
- Royal Mystique B (4+2) / 2 cabins
3,4 & 5 cabins
- Calypso (6+2) / 3 cabins
- Elegance (6+2) / 3 cabins
- Salsa A (8+2) / 4 cabins
- Magnifique (8+2) / 4 cabins
Or, buy second-hand…
We also have a selection of second-hand boats available to buy outright. Most of these boats have been retired from the fleet and are available to buy and relocate to a waterway of your choice. Plus we have cruisers from individual owners across Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Our Ownership Program was created for boating lovers who want to cruise more. If you rent (or woud like to rent) a boat for 10 days or more each year, then our Ownership Programme is much better value and worth considering.
If you want to, but most people choose to spread the cost with financing. You can access preferred rates with Le Boat recommended finance institutions. We usually find that a minimum of 20% of the purchase price is required as financial contribution.
You will technically own a specific boat, in a specific cruising ground and you may choose to cruise on your boat at any time throughout the season (subject to availability). However, by joining our program, you benefit from access to other boats in our fleet, across all of our destinations. So you can visit a different Le Boat region every time you cruise.
For no extra cost, you can choose a boat that is the same or a similar boat model as your own, so long as it is within the same or a lower price range. If you wish to upgrade, you simply pay the difference between the charter price of your own boat and the upgraded model you wish to use.
Usage is determined through a points-based system. To ensure you get fair and generous access to you boat, or other boats in our fleet, you will be allocated 42 points each year. Everytime you book a vacation, via our dedicated owner reservations team, we will deduct points from your allocation. The amount vaires depending on which which region you book and the time of year. For excample, a boat in mid-season for a week is about 14 points. Peak season bookings use up more points, low season less. On top of this, we allocate an additional 42 points which you can redeem against last-minute bookings.
Please note: Boats in Canada require more points than other destinations. Owners can also access to franchised bases in Italy and Scotland by paying a 25% contribution rate (of the charter price of the cruise). Current owners typically take an average of 8 weeks holiday on board every year, however up to 12 weeks are possible.
The programme lasts for 7 years (always finishing in September) , and once the term has finished you have the choice, depending on whether you own a Horizon model or one of our other boat models.
- Keep the boat
- Sell it back to us for a guaranteed, pre-determined price of 45% of the original purchase price*
- Sell your boat, with the help of our brokerage service
- Extend your ownership contract for a 7 additional years*
* Only available to Horizon owners only
Can I trust Le Boat with my money?
Le Boat are part of Travelopia, forerunners in the specialist travel sector who own a collection of over 50 independently operated brands. This makes us, by far, one of the most financially stable boat charter companies in the world. We offer unrivalled expertise, more boat models than any other company and a history that spans nearly 50 years. As a Le Boat owner, your investment is with a company with unrivalled financial strength. Your money is safe with us.