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Customer reviews and feedback

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What our customers say about our service:

Added on 26 January 2025

An incredible experience…

We had an amazing time. It’s quite the adventure. It’s not for the faint hearted. You’re expected to be responsible for getting your boat from A to B with little experience. Your time on the boat is a trip of a life time. Your lever arch file becomes the bible. Office support is a call away and a technician should you need is a short drive away. We had a minor issue with power and Freddie turned up and fixed in seconds.

Reply from Le Boat, 26 January 2025

Good day Robyn, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday. I’m so delighted to hear that you had a great time on your holiday. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were able to provide great customer service. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 25 January 2025

Le Boat is Le FANTASTIC

Le Boat , exceeded our expectations.
Communication was good by phone with personable recommendations and suggestions , and the website and email with updates and information.
The website was generally simple to navigate and I took advantage of the prepurchase options for food / fuel / bikes etc. really worth it . Due to issues with the weather and the Nivernais canal being closed prior to us arriving , we were offered an amazing upgrade . The boats are modern , clean and easy to manoeuvre . I will not go anywhere else for our next Canal boat holiday .

Reply from Le Boat, 25 January 2025

Good day Penelope, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday. I’m so delighted to hear that you had a great time on your holiday and the website made the booking process easy to navigate. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were able to provide great customer service. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 23 January 2025

Great service

Great service, great boat with everything in working order. Waterways map was excellent. The only (minor) missing item was an adaptor for the hose for filling the water tank.
Would highly this boat (Clipper 11) and company .

Reply from Le Boat, 23 January 2025

Good day Johan, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of our service and your boating holiday. I’m so delighted to hear that you had a great time on your holiday and that the boat was great and to your satisfaction. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were able to provide great customer service. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 23 January 2025

Great trip, attentive staff

Great trip, pick-up was quick and smooth even though we arrived later than expected. The issues we encountered were attended to quickly.

Reply from Le Boat, 23 January 2025

Good day Reuven, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday. We are delighted to hear that you had a great trip and the check in process went smoothly. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were helpful. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 23 January 2025

Canal de Bourgogne

Weather not withstanding, we had a fantastic 10 days in Burgundy on our Le Boat canal boat. The Le Boat team in Migennes were brilliant to deal with. They were extremely helpful with suggesting an itinerary and again in helping us rearrange our itinerary when our original destination was impacted by too much water in the rivers.

Reply from Le Boat, 23 January 2025

Good day Frank, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday in Burgundy. I’m so delighted to hear that you had a great time on your holiday. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were able to provide great customer service. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 23 January 2025

Fun filled boating adventures

We’ve had the pleasure of enjoying several Le Boat hires in the French canals. The last one on the River Saône from St Jean de Losne in June 2024 was one of our most enjoyable with our grandsons, despite the
last minute change due to rising water conditions which was out of everyone’s control.
The Le Boat team were very accommodating in rearranging our boat hire & Marina enabling us to enjoy a fun filled week of boating/ fishing/ cycling & adventures.
We look forward to future canal adventures with Le Boat. Thank you!

Reply from Le Boat, 23 January 2025

Good day The Gaydon B&B Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday in St Jean de Losne. I’m so delighted to hear that you had the most enjoyable holiday with your grandsons. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were helpful. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 23 January 2025

Lovely cruising ground

Lovely cruising ground – such a good holiday to reconnect with family – good service, great boat !

Reply from Le Boat, 23 January 2025

Good day, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday. I’m so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and were able to reconnect with family. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 22 January 2025

It was one of the BEST!

Our LeBoat trip Sept 25-Oct 7 2024 was outstanding. From the initial booking discussions to the final day. We did the Rideau Canal starting at Smith Falls going south east. The boat was well appointed in the galley and overall. We (4 couples) all were impressed with each cabin having a shower and head, nice linens. The guidance and suggestions on what to see and do along the way was useful and matched what we wanted. We hope to plan another trip in 2026… Maybe in Europe next time..but the Trent Severan looks really tempting too.

Reply from Le Boat, 22 January 2025

Good day Cindy Arbeau, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday on the Rideau Canal. I’m so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and that your boat was to your standard. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 22 January 2025

Satisfied customer!!

Leboat offers some great canal cruising locations and well appointed, reliable boats. We have cruised 4 times so far and each one was enjoyable. Their customer service is always fantastic. We will be back again for sure!

Reply from Le Boat, 22 January 2025

Good day David C, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday. I’m so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and the staff provided you with fantastic service. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 22 January 2025

I have been using the Emerald star line since 1977

I have been using the Emerald star line in Carrick on Shannon since 1977.
I have another trip planned for 2025.
I would rather pay for the fuel I use and fill the tank at the end of the cruise, rather than pay on engine hours.
Apart from that, it is a very enjoyable holiday and the ESL team at C on S, are very good.

Reply from Le Boat, 22 January 2025

Good day Alan, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review. I’m so delighted to hear that you have been using our services since 1977 and still using us to this day. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience and that the staff were helpful. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Emerald Star

Added on 22 January 2025

Canal du Midi

Canal du Midi deserves its status as a UNESCO site. We sailed the Le Boat Horizon from Agde to Homps. The ship is well equipped and easy to manage and maneuver, even through the tightest spaces, of which there are many!

We had a great time and fully intend to sail with Le Boat again!

Reply from Le Boat, 22 January 2025

Good day Dennis, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday on the Canal du Midi. I’m so delighted to hear that you had a great time on your holiday. Its always a treat to get positive feedback about the holiday and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 27 November 2024

Very helpful customer service and…

Very helpful customer service and informative website

Reply from Le Boat, 27 November 2024

Good day Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of our customer service. We’re so delighted to hear that our customer service staff were helpful and that you found our website informative. We look forward to welcoming you onboard. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 5 November 2024

Professional and friendly

Professional, friendly and helpful.

Reply from Le Boat, 5 November 2024

Good day Charles, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of our customer service. We’re so delighted to hear that our customer service staff were helpful, professional and friendly. We hope they were able to answer all your questions throughout your engagement with them. We look forward to welcoming you onboard. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 7 October 2024

Homps le Canal du Midi.

Great trip from Homps le Canal du Midi.
Staff very friendly and helpful with a fast departure and smooth check out (where consideration was given for a few minor issues)….headed south and found locks easy to negotiate with helpful staff….see you again guys…Paul and Ligia

Reply from Le Boat, 7 October 2024

Good day Paul, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday on the Canal du Midi. We’re so delighted to hear that you had a lovely time on your holiday, and that our staff were helpful and could provide you with a fast departure and smooth check out. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 23 September 2024

Very quick and easy booking

Very quick and easy booking. Prices very reasonable. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Reply from Le Boat, 23 September 2024

Good day Mrs Mcdonald, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of our customer service. We’re so delighted to hear that you found our booking process very quick and easy and that our customer service staff were helpful and friendly during your booking. We look forward to welcoming you onboard. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 22 September 2024

Le Boat cruiser hire on the thames

We have booked boat for many years with Le boat on the Thames from various boatyards and always had a great time – plus the booking experience has always been very good regards Bruce Skelton

Reply from Le Boat, 22 September 2024

Good day Bruce, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review of your boating holiday on the Thames. We’re so delighted to hear that you had a great time and you found our booking experience to be very good. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 3 September 2024

Le Boat Booking Team are First Class!

The Le Boat booking team are polite, helpful, knowledgeable and experienced.
Le Boat has an answer for every query – whether it’s your first time canal cruising and you have queries about accommodation, boat handling and lock operation or whether it’s a query on which canal/area might most suit your requirements. And from experience, their Boat Base teams are just as helpful!

Reply from Le Boat, 3 September 2024

Good day Lesley, Thank you so much for your glowing five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that our booking team provided you with a first-class experience. Our team strives to ensure that every query is answered, whether you’re a first-time canal cruiser or a seasoned boater. It’s great to know that their expertise helped make the planning process smooth for you. We’re also delighted to hear that our boat base teams have been just as helpful during your travels. We look forward to welcoming you onboard. Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

Added on 2 September 2024

Easy to book

Easy to book and good payment option plan over 3 payments. It’s quite expensive so this helps spread the cost.
The boat looks really nice – just hoping it’s like that in real life !

Reply from Le Boat, 2 September 2024

Good day Lesley, Thank you for taking the time to write a five-star review. We’re glad to hear you found the booking process easy and that our payment plan helped make things more manageable, so we’re happy to offer options that make it easier to spread the cost. We’re confident you’ll love the boat in real life just as much as it looks in the photos! If you have any further questions before your trip, feel free to reach out to our team at sales@leboat.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon! Kind regards Refilwe from Le Boat

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Select The River Thames Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Canal du Midi Shannon and Erne Camargue Lot Nivernais & Loire Franche Comté Aquitaine Brittany Charente Alsace-Lorraine Trent-Severn Rideau Canal Venice and Friuli Flanders Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin Holland, Amsterdam and Friesland Burgundy

Added on 15 July 2024

We took the Le Boat tour in Belgium from June…

We took the Le Boat tour in Belgium from June to July 2024. Rik from Westhoek Marina at Nieuwpoort was an exceptional guide. He provided us with many useful travel tips, and we greatly appreciated the staff members’ helpfulness and positive attitude. When one of our suitcase wheels broke, Rik even went out of his way to drop us off at the Nieuwpoort bus and tram station. We loved every little town (especially Bruges and Ghent, but Diksmuide and Ieper were also interesting and beautiful in their own way. We completed both Route 1 and Route 2. Thanks to the Belgium team—this was such a great holiday!

Added on 11 July 2024

Good and easy to around on bicycle. Restaurants plentiful

Good and easy to around on bicycle. Restaurants plentiful

Added on 11 July 2024

Really friendly team, very professional, bat loavely, and a really…

Really friendly team, very professional, bat loavely, and a really different fun holiday break.

Added on 11 July 2024

This was our first Le Boat experience. Awesome choice and…

This was our first Le Boat experience. Awesome choice and so glad we did it. Apart from the adrenalin to ensure you do things correctly, to the calm and relaxed hours on the canal. Our family was excited about all the planning, boating and exploring small towns like Edam, Zaanse Schaans and Maarssen on foot, bike and sometimes just on the deck! As a first time Le Boater, the staff made it easy and explained all the detail and operations (p.s. be sure to take notes), that helped us on our way. By day 2 you definitely feel more comfortable with all the bridges, signals, sluices and mooring. This was a unforgettable family holiday and we will surely tdo this again when opportunity presents itself.

Added on 10 July 2024

Everyone at St Jean de Losne were above and beyond…

Everyone at St Jean de Losne were above and beyond nice and helpful. They were going to call us a cab when we arrived in St Jean by train but a staff member just came and picked us up! The gentleman that showed us around the boat was excellent as well. In Branges, the women helping us check out was so nice and professional, can’t speak highly enough of her. The other staff in Branges were, oddly, not helpful. It’s traditional in any dockside setting to help those in need of a hand when coming into dock, even if aren’t working but just people sharing the dock. These guys (who are employed by Le Boat) just sat smiling as we came in to an unfamiliar harbor in the pouring rain and didn’t lift a hand to help. Then told us, after we were tied up that we’d tied up in the wrong place and told us to move. As I said, very odd considering how great everyone else from Le Boat was with us on our trip.
Already thinking about our next trip with Le Boat – Highly recommended!

Added on 10 July 2024

Everyone at St Jean de Losne were above and beyond…

Everyone at St Jean de Losne were above and beyond nice and helpful. They were going to call us a cab when we arrived in St Jean by train but a staff member just came and picked us up! The gentleman that showed us around the boat was excellent as well. In Branges, the women helping us check out was so nice and professional, can’t speak highly enough of her. The other staff in Branges were, oddly, not helpful. It’s traditional in any dockside setting to help those in need of a hand when coming into dock, even if aren’t working but just people sharing the dock. These guys (who are employed by Le Boat) just sat smiling as we came in to an unfamiliar harbor in the pouring rain and didn’t lift a hand to help. Then told us, after we were tied up that we’d tied up in the wrong place and told us to move. As I said, very odd considering how great everyone else from Le Boat was with us on our trip.
Already thinking about our next trip with Le Boat – Highly recommended!

Added on 10 July 2024

Great staff, fantastic location, really enjoyable break.

Great staff, fantastic location, really enjoyable break.

Added on 10 July 2024

We rented a new boat which worked perfectly. The staff…

We rented a new boat which worked perfectly. The staff , waiters, mechanics, reception , booking agent were all amazing, friendly and no issue was too small or too big to fix. Thank you for a wonderful holiday .

Added on 10 July 2024

Stunning countryside with am easy going pace. We were diverted…

Stunning countryside with am easy going pace. We were diverted to the Loure Lateral due to flooding. While not our first choice the service provided by Le Boat was excellent. Highlights were visiting Sancerre and Never.

Added on 10 July 2024

Stunning countryside with am easy going pace. We were diverted…

Stunning countryside with am easy going pace. We were diverted to the Loure Lateral due to flooding. While not our first choice the service provided by Le Boat was excellent. Highlights were visiting Sancerre and Never.

Added on 9 July 2024

The boat was old and tired but the personnel were…

The boat was old and tired but the personnel were brilliant.
The electrics were in a poor state. Some curtains were missing. Boat was old and tired.
The technicians responded promptly to calls for help and resolve every problem. They were also kind and polite.

Added on 9 July 2024

Excellent service from staff at Chertsey and our boat ‘Magnifique’…

Excellent service from staff at Chertsey and our boat ‘Magnifique’ was great. We traveled from Chertsey to Windsor and and had a great time . Looking at next year Benson to Oxford.

Added on 2 July 2024

A magical holiday! I will definitely do it again if…

A magical holiday! I will definitely do it again if I can. Le Boat were excellent on all levels. Efficient and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The consultant I booked through was outstanding, as were the staff at the base (Le Mas d’Agenais). They attended to all our queries and were pleasant and helpful. They also arranged a taxi for us to get from Marmande to the base which was a great help. The base is a beautiful spot on the canal and very organised. I highly recommend them. Thank you for the incredible trip and service.

Added on 2 July 2024

Our 7 day cruise with Le Boat was truly memorable.…

Our 7 day cruise with Le Boat was truly memorable. The support was fantastic and we will return for another cruise.

Added on 2 July 2024

Very relaxing at this time of the year. Great staff…

Very relaxing at this time of the year. Great staff at each end .
Would be great if the ports could have a list of costs that was available at the boat office.
Saying that we had great port staff with lot’s of helpful advice.
Meet slot of people doing the same thing along the way

Added on 27 June 2024

A pleasant relaxing trip through some interesting old villages and…

A pleasant relaxing trip through some interesting old villages and picturesque countryside .

Added on 27 June 2024

A pleasant relaxing trip through some interesting old villages and…

A pleasant relaxing trip through some interesting old villages and picturesque countryside .

Added on 26 June 2024

Lovely staff, the canal is so beautiful. Boat was good,…

Lovely staff, the canal is so beautiful. Boat was good, at a fair price

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Added on 15 July 2024

Although our boat was small, it was well-equipped with everything…

Although our boat was small, it was well-equipped with everything we needed for our stay and maneuvered easily in the canals.

Added on 11 July 2024

Fantastic trip on the Belgium canals and excellent company to…

Fantastic trip on the Belgium canals and excellent company to go with…Le Boat. Very professional and helpful. Xx

Added on 11 July 2024

Again, awesome boat. We originally booked the Sheba, but due…

Again, awesome boat. We originally booked the Sheba, but due to unavailability Le Boat upgraded us to the Royal Mystique. Practical lay-out, lots of space for 4 people and definitely enjoyed the deck and gasbraai (bbq) outside. Felt like the Captain of my own boat.

Added on 10 July 2024

Older boat with three large cabins. Well maintained and comfortable.…

Older boat with three large cabins. Well maintained and comfortable. We had a very hot week so air-conditioning or fans in each cabin would have been appreciated as it was difficult to cool the inside of the boat down.

Added on 9 July 2024

Itinerary was good just as described in their brochures. The…

Itinerary was good just as described in their brochures.
The locks were harder work than anticipated.
The stops and restaurants were all nice. Top marks to Marseillet. Lovely spot with support Auberge O son of O.

Added on 3 July 2024

Incredibly well organized customer service. Everything was perfect from the…

Incredibly well organized customer service. Everything was perfect from the initial call for information to arriving and setting out for a 4 day cruise. Absolutely beautiful views and easy waterways to navigate.

Added on 2 July 2024

Salsa A is an extremely comfortable barge. It is well-appointed,…

Salsa A is an extremely comfortable barge. It is well-appointed, clean and has plenty of space. We were 6 people (3 couples), for a week. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are quite cramped so the extra room was handy. The kitchen area is easy to use and has everything you need, plus 2 fridges which was great. The living space has ample room, as well as upstairs on the deck. We were briefed before we set off by a knowledgable and friendly member of the team and everything went smoothly. It’s the second time we have used Le Boat and will do so again. A very memorable and outstanding trip, thank you.

Added on 2 July 2024

Great sized boat for larger groups. 4 cabins with double…

Great sized boat for larger groups. 4 cabins with double beds and 2 double beds by re-arranging the sofas in front. Well equipped and it has 2 fridges.

Added on 2 July 2024

Would book a bigger boat next time as it was…

Would book a bigger boat next time as it was a bit small as one passenger was over six foot.
Would be better if the was at least one 240volt outlet that works of a inverter will not in port.

Added on 27 June 2024

The boat was clean and suited our needs. It was…

The boat was clean and suited our needs. It was not difficult to drive.

Added on 25 June 2024

Clean, spacious and perfect for groups.

Clean, spacious and perfect for groups.

Added on 25 June 2024

Good boat, easy to handle and well equiped. Saloon inside…

Good boat, easy to handle and well equiped.
Saloon inside was perfect for 4 of us, but outside is not so big, 2 shower toilets is a great feature.

Added on 19 June 2024

We ended up with a smaller boat which wasn't quite…

We ended up with a smaller boat which wasn’t quite big enough for 6, but much better than nothing.

Added on 19 June 2024

The boat had a few minor problems but they didn't…

The boat had a few minor problems but they didn’t interfere with its operation.

Added on 18 June 2024

Boat was good for 5 of us. If I went…

Boat was good for 5 of us. If I went again I would get the next bigger boat with extra bunk. It gets kind of crowded when someone is always sleeping on the main cabin couch area.

Added on 18 June 2024

Our boat was in great condition and we had no…

Our boat was in great condition and we had no issues with it. It was very well laid out.

Added on 18 June 2024

Best boats in the fleet

Best boats in the fleet

Added on 18 June 2024

Big nice and very comfotable. We were four people on…

Big nice and very comfotable. We were four people on the boat.

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