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Cirrus B is a variation of our Cirrus A. As comfortable and easy to handle, it has a double cabin at the rear rather than a twin.

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Boat Size: 8.80 m x 3.60 m
1 cabin with double bed, settee in salon converts to two single beds, only suitable for children or young teenagers
1 bathroom

Sleeping a maximum of six, the Countess is a great canal boat rent well-appointed with warm and inviting wood cabinets and extensive interior space. The grand saloon has a radio/CD player and the large rear deck is an ideal venue for socializing and watching the scenery glide by!

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Boat Size: 10.20 m x 3.56 m
1 cabin with two twin beds and adjacent bath
1 cabin with double bed and en-suite bath
Love seat in salon converts into double bed

Boating holidays aboard a Tango are fun for a family or up to three couples. The big sundeck encourages relaxing and socialising, as does the grand saloon with radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. You’ll absolutely love the bow thrusters, which make manoeuvring around locks and docks easy and fun!

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Boat Size: 11.45 m x 3.81 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
Settee in salon converts to double bed
1 bathroom

Sleeping a maximum of six, the Elegance boasts three staterooms each fitted with single beds that convert to doubles, allowing sleeping flexibility on your boat holiday. The cabins and three bathrooms with showers are all forward of the generous saloon with its two dining tables and glass sliding patio doors.

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Boat Size: 13.10 m x 4.10 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds with attached bathrooms
1 cabin with double bed with attached bathroom

Bow thrusters make manoeuvring Royal Classique boat hires easy and fun. Three super-private cabins with en-suite bathrooms are great for three couples! Each cabin has air-cooling for your comfort, and the generous saloon featuring a radio/CD player is built for entertaining family and friends in style!

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Boat Size: 12.80 m x 4.10 m
1 cabin with king size bed
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds

Calypso boat rentals were designed specifically for lovers of traditional river cruising. At 13.25-metres (43 feet), the boat is roomy and luxurious. Check it out!

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Boat Size: 13.25 m x 4.10 m
Seating in saloon converts into double bed
3 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
2 bathrooms

Our Magnifique boat hires are an ideal choice for parties up to 10. The cabins are set fore and aft to enhance privacy and huge sundeck features a fixed table and padded seats. Speakers pipe music in. This boat is simply superb!

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Boat Size: 14.50 m x 4.10 m
2 forward cabins with double beds
1 bathroom adjacent to forward cabins
2 rear cabins with convertible twin/double beds and ensuite in each cabin
Settee in salon can sleep 2 additional people

Manoeuvring is simple with sideways thrusters at front and rear, making this diesel boat hire a breeze to handle! Full-size twin beds convert to doubles, and two other sleeping areas allow for a total crew of nine. The Vision 3 offers elegance, privacy, and common areas for socialising inside and outside! It’s highly popular with groups of friends or family. The fold down beds are suitable only for a child or teenager.

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Boat Size: 14.97 m x 4.65 m
3 equal sized cabins
Convertible twin/double beds in each cabin
Optional fold-down bunk for child in two cabins (70kg max)
3 en-suite bathrooms with separate shower
Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person

You can travel with 12 on Grand Classique boat holidays! These boats have five bedrooms with a variety of sleeping options from bunk beds to doubles. The décor of the Grand Classique is upscale, replete with pleasing wood finishes, tastefully colour-coordinated plush upholstery and an open floor plan in the common areas.

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Boat Size: 14.63 m x 4.10 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
2 cabins with bunk beds
1 forward cabin with double bed
3 bathrooms

Ranked among our most popular canal boats, this model offers you well-appointed and spacious accommodations. A love seat in the elegant saloon converts to a single bed, upping the total sleeping capacity to nine. The saloon has a full entertainment center. The boat was designed just for Le Boat.

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Boat Size: 14.97 m x 4.65 m
4 equal sized cabins
4 en-suite bathrooms with separate shower
Convertible settee in saloon sleeps one additional person

With 4 ensuite cabins, the Horizon 4 is a spacious boat for large groups. Its roomy saloon and kitchen area opens to a rear seating area, and you will love its large sundeck with second steering position, dining area, BBQ hotplate and sunbathing area.

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Boat Size: 13.5m x 4.35m
2 double cabins at the front
2 side cabins with convertible double/twin bed(s)
All cabins have ensuite bathrooms
Large saloon with convertible settee (sleeps 1)
Rear outside seating area and large sundeck

Introducing Liberty: Redefining self-drive boating holidays in 2025. Explore our new superior boat from our Luxury range, designed for both premium comfort and excellent value. With a variety of extras included – bicycles, boat cleaning, parking, a grocery starter pack, and more – we’ve elevated the boating experience. Liberty features thoughtful onboard details and a unique drive system that allows you to steer with ease from any angle. Enjoy bright, spacious cabins with panoramic hull windows, extra storage, and plush memory foam mattresses. Stay comfortable with air-conditioned and heated interiors. The state-of-the-art kitchen includes a built-in dishwasher, Nespresso® machine, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Liberty boasts three beautifully designed outdoor seating areas, complete with a large BBQ hotplate, top deck drawer fridge, and front-facing sun loungers. Perfect for couples and small families, Liberty will have limited availability so secure your booking today. Discover more about Liberty and why it’s in a class of its own.

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Length: 11.23 m
Width: 3.9 m
1 large forward cabin with double bed and ensuite bathroom with overhead shower
1 smaller cabin with double bed
Separate bathroom with toilet, basin and overhead shower
State-of-the-art kitchen with dishwasher and Nespresso® coffee machine
Three large outside seating areas fully equipped with thoughtful details
Included holiday extras in the price (bicycles, boat cleaning, parking, a grocery starter pack, and more)

With three private staterooms, your Continentale canal boat hire is a perfect selection for a maximum party of six. Families or groups of friends will find this boat ideally suited for Boating Holidays in style and comfort.

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Boat Size: 12.75 m x 3.81 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
1 cabin with double bed
3 en-suite baths

Three separate cabins with en-suite bathrooms give these canal boats unparalleled privacy. This model offers a variety of sleeping arrangements from single and double beds to singles that convert to doubles, making it possible for you to cruise with children, single adults and couples. The versatility of the boat is excellent!

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Boat Size: 11.90 m x 3.90 m
2 cabins with convertable twin/double beds
1 cabin with two single beds
3 en-suite bathrooms

Canal boat holidays aboard our Classique Star boat hire are second to none! The boat sleeps a maximum of ten, and the two rear private cabins with en-suite baths provide hotel-style living space. Tasteful décor and abundant light from the big picture windows make the boat’s interior warm and inviting.

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Boat Size: 12.80 m x 4.10 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
1 cabin with bunk beds
1 forward cabin with double bed
3 bathrooms

Featuring a large forward stateroom, spacious top deck areas, with a barbeque and sunbathing area, the Horizon 1 is the perfect option for a small crew looking for premium quality.. The light and airy saloon and fully equipped kitchen has oversized windows and opens up to a rear seating area through large sliding glass doors.

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Boat size: 11 m x 4 m
1 large forward cabin with convertible double bed
1 small cabin for 2 more passengers or to be used as storage space
Bathroom with separate shower area
Large stateroom
Backyard outside area and large sundeck fully equipped

Travel with up to 10 on a Salsa A boat cruise. The saloon and huge kitchen are set forward, creating an open airy ambiance of spacious luxury. Glass doors lead to a lovely lounging area with seating in the bow, and stairs lead to the large sundeck with table for alfresco dining, moulded settees, sun canopy, and a second steering station.

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Boat Size: 14.50 m x 4.10 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds
2 cabins with double beds
Settee in saloon converts into double bed
2 centrally located bathrooms

The Horizon 2, has two en-suite cabins, albeit a smaller master cabin than the Horizon 1 (2+3) model and a wet room in the second en-suite. However, it enjoys the same saloon and sundeck space and is perfect for two couples looking for a bit more privacy or a family who would like two bathrooms. Please note that sundeck sinks are not available on all of our Horizon boats.

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Boat Size: 11.5m x 4.2m
1 large forward cabin with convertible double bed
1 small cabin for two more passengers
2 ensuite bathrooms
Large saloon with convertible settee (sleeps 1)
Rear outside seating area and large sundeck

Our Royal Mystique A boat hire can accommodate parties up to six. The canal boats feature heating, a media center with MP3/USB connectivity and can supply air conditioning even if not plugged on shore power (via a generator). The huge sundeck has a fixed table and cushioned seating, plus a sun canopy. Cabins have en-suite bathrooms.

Recently refurbished

We refreshed and updated our popular Royal Mystique boats throughout 2020 and 2021. Our extensive refurbishment programme saw new curtains, upholstery, flooring and a completely new kitchen inventory, including new cookers and fridges where needed. Plus, our new Bluetooth enabled radio system will ensure you can cruise along with all your favourite tunes.

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Boat Size: 13.25 m x 4.10 m
1 forward cabin with double bed
1 cabin with convertible twin/double beds
2 en-suite bathrooms

The Horizon 3 is a bigger boat, allowing larger parties to holiday together. It sleeps up to 7 guests with one master cabin at the end of the boat and two smaller cabins, all with the privacy of their own en-suite bathrooms. It enjoys a spacious saloon and sundeck. Please note that sundeck sinks are not available on all of our Horizon boats.

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Boat Size: 13.5m x 4.35m
1 large forward cabin with convertible double bed
2 side cabins with convertible double/twin bed(s)
All cabins have ensuite bathrooms
Large saloon with convertible settee (sleeps 1)
Rear outside seating area and large sundeck

The Horizon 5 is the largest model of our premier Horizon fleet and sleeps up to 12 people in 5 en-suite cabins, as well as a convertible settee in the saloon. Its spacious and fully-equipped interior & sundeck offer all the comfort and convenience you will need for a perfect vacation with a large family or group of friends. Please note that sundeck sinks are not available on all of our Horizon boats.

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Boat Size: 14.99m x 4.35m
1 double cabin at the front
4 side cabins with convertible double/twin bed(s)
All cabins have ensuite bathrooms
Large stateroom with convertible settee (sleeps 2)
Rear outside seating area and large sundeck

The Caprice is an ideal boat for parties up to six. The two en-suite staterooms are located forward, leaving lots of room in the rear for the saloon and aft deck. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity.

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Boat Size: 12.00 m x 3.81 m
2 cabins with convertible twin/double beds (The forward twin cabin can be converted in to a small double by fitting the additional bed extension board provided)
2 en-suite bathrooms
Seating in saloon converts into double bed

A Clipper canal boat can accommodate parties of six. The cabins are at the bow and stern for enhanced privacy, and they have en-suite bathrooms. The saloon has a radio/CD player and MP3/USB connectivity. Ample windows keep the interior bright and cheery!

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Boat Size: 11.00 m x 3.90 m
1 cabin with double bed and en-suite bathroom
1 cabin with convertible twin/double beds and en-suite bathroom

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Branges

870 rue du Bourg, 71500 Branges

Branges is situated on the pretty River Seille, bursting with wildlife and beauty. Be sure to stop for a walk (or hike) through the nature reserve at La Trunchère (4hrs from Branges) where the Seille intersects with the River Saône. South lies historic Mâcon (7.5hrs from Branges), one of the oldest cities in France or head north to explore Burgundy’s premium Cru vineyards from Chagny (13.5 hrs from Branges).

Travel connections

137km Lyon (LYS)
166km Geneva (GVA)

Address: 870 rue du Bourg, 71500 Branges
Parking: Pre-booked parking available

4km from Louhans station
35km from Chalon sur Saône (T.G.V)

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St. Jean-de-Losne

La Gare d’Eau, 21170 St. Jean-de-Losne

Located right at the heart of this region where two waterways intersect the River Saône, St. Jean-de-Losne gives four directions to choose from. Delightful Dijon, a ‘mini-Paris’ is 8hrs to the west. To the north lies a succession of quiet villages as well as the ‘relative bustle’ of historic Auxonne, (5hrs) and Gray (another 8hrs further on). Flower-adorned Dole is 4hrs cruising east and the citadel of Besançon, with its UNESCO listed fortifications, is further 14hrs after Dole. Head south the river to see the many sights of beautiful Chalon-sur-Saône (8hrs) and then on to Chagny (a further 4.5hrs), gateway to the Cru vineyards where you can sample the many premium wines of this region.