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Take advantage of our low deposits and secure your boating vacation today with just a 25% deposit. 2nd payment (up to 50%) is due by December 31st, 2024. Balance due 90 days before departure.
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Rosette
Boating expertise since 1969
With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
Boat
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.
Life buoy
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.
  • Book Now! Pay Later
    Take advantage of our low deposits and secure your boating vacation today with just a 25% deposit. 2nd payment (up to 50%) is due by December 31st, 2024. Balance due 90 days before departure.
  • 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.
  • Rosette
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Boat
    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.
  • Life buoy
    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.
  • Book Now! Pay Later
    Take advantage of our low deposits and secure your boating vacation today with just a 25% deposit. 2nd payment (up to 50%) is due by December 31st, 2024. Balance due 90 days before departure.
  • 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.
  • Rosette
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Boat
    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.
  • Life buoy
    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.
Golf in Ireland

Golf and boating vacations

Our top boating recommendations for golfers

Have you previously been tempted by a golf cruise? Many of our regions offer tie-up and tee-up opportunities, but Italy and Ireland are especially great for golf! Golf Club Grado’s 18-hole course is rated as one of Italy’s prettiest, and at Golf Club Villa Condulmer, you can play an 18-hole course right at an 18th-century villa. In the Veneto, you can put at least 3 golf courses on your itinerary and still have plenty of free time to explore the Venetian Lagoon. Enjoy championship golf courses in Ireland as well. The country known for its beautiful green landscapes doesn’t fall short when it comes to greens to tee off in. Choose from at least six excellent golf courses when traveling the Shannan-Erne!

Our top golf and boating vacation destinations

Caledonian Canal, Scotland

View down Caledonian Canal

From our base in Laggan, cruise north for a round of golf at Fort Augustus Golf Club, a traditional heathland course and widely regarded as the most challenging 9-hole course in Scotland. Further north and right on the Caledonian Canal, the 18 hole Torvean Golf Course is set in beautiful parklands. A short drive away, you’ll find Inverness Golf Club, a parkland course that has been used in the past to hold the Northern Open for Scottish golf professionals.

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Shannon & Erne, Ireland

Golf in Ireland

Try a round of golf at Enniskillen Golf Club, within easy walking distance from the town center. This superb 18 hole parkland course has mature tree lined fairways along with elevated tees overlooking the surrounding area. About 7 miles north, in Lough Erne, Manor House Marine has a challenging 9 hole course overlooking the marina and Killadeas Bay.

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Brittany, France

Golf in Brittany

North from Messac is Cice-Blossac Golf Club with wide fairways and generous greens, characteristic of a quality American course. A short distance north is Golf de Rennes Saint Jacques containing a subtle mix of tight and generous fairways. Next is Golf La Freslonniere, Always presented in immaculate condition with greens that are as smooth as they are quick, La Freslonnière is rightly regarded as one of the very best courses in the region.

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Venice & Friuli, Italy

Golf Italy

Stop at the Golf Club Jesolo, a stunning complex with 18 championship holes, large greens and wide fairways, numerous water hazards and sandy dunes enriching the beauty of the surrounding scenery. At the southern end of the Venetian lagoon is Circolo Golf Venezia. The tee-off from hole 1 is above an old Venetian fort.

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Looking for more vacation inspiration?

Take a look at all our houseboat rental vacation activities to see what else you could discover on your Le Boat vacation.