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Planning around school holidays or choosing quieter times can help you get the best deals and avoid the most crowded periods at popular destinations. By aligning your travel plans with key dates from September 2024 to September 2025, you can ensure everyone in the family can join in, making it a memorable trip for all.

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to introduce Liberty, the newest gem in our Luxury range. We’ve designed Liberty to redefine houseboat holidays with exceptional comfort, luxury, and ease of cruising.  Read on to discover how she was designed and how her fabulous features will captivate you for your next boating holiday!

Who doesn’t dream of an adventure-filled European holiday with the most stunning destinations rich in history unfolding before your eyes? There’s just something about hidden gems in Europe that compels you to explore this beautiful region at least once in your life. So how do you start planning your holiday? Where do you kick off? Where to go next?

"Mini moon? What's that?" your partner asks, intrigued as you bring up this great idea you've been researching. Whether you're just hearing about mini moons or you're on the hunt for more information, a mini moon could be exactly what you need after your big day. 

Beyond the soothing journey through the waters and beautiful sunsets, a boating holiday offers a range of unique experiences than your average getaway. Welcome to a special kind of holiday – a break filled with activities where a Venice boat trip can blend with the fun of weekend activities.

Picture this: the sun slipping beneath the water's edge, casting a gentle warmth over the gently rippling waves, or having a candle-lit dinner in a medieval town on the scenic Canal du Midi. These are the moments that capture the essence of our love for boating.

Le Boat customers, Simone and Helmut from Germany, share their experience of a boating holiday on the River Shannon. Read on to find out more about their adventure and their recommendations to help you make the most of your boat hire. 

If you’re looking for a holiday rich in culture and history, you’re spoilt for choice in Europe. The continent is full of fascinating destinations with centuries worth of stories to tell — and some of them have pretty scary endings! Across the UK and Europe there are a hundreds of chilling folklore stories, ranging from the slightly scary to the downright terrifying.  

You may have dreamt of owning your own boat since childhood, or started considering it after a few holiday cruises. Before going ahead, there are several costs that should be carefully considered. Here’s a list that will help you estimate to day to day running and maintenance costs of a boat, to ensure that everything goes smoothly!

Le Boat has seen a huge increase in search traffic on their website in the last few weeks, which is a clear indication that people are ready to plan their 2022 houseboat holidays.

For your next holiday, consider Alsace. A river cruise will allow you to discover this north-eastern region of France from another angle, away from tourists on your own river boat. Take your family or friends and admire the beautiful landscapes along the water. Before or after your river cruise, you can also discover the Rhine. This river passes through six different countries and is rich in different cultures.

Have you been dreaming of a boating holiday for some time now? After reading many customer testimonials and dreaming in front of our cruise pictures on Facebook, you have now decided to book your river holiday with Le Boat!

Here is the story of a boating holiday, in the Burgundy Franche-Comté region.

Come on board to discover its beauties!

Did you see Le Boat on ITV’s This Morning? Josie Gibson took to the water and enjoyed a boating holiday in Scotland, along the wonderful Caledonian Canal.

Sometimes the only way to really get what something is about is to try it for yourself. While relatively new to Canada just opening for its third season in 2020) , Le Boat has been operating in Europe for more than 50 years.

Every day can mean a good catch when you cast your line into Canada’s iconic Rideau Waterway, where fish of all species abound, just waiting to be hooked.

When you’re basking in the sun on a luxury cruiser enjoying a beautiful summer day, your mind will naturally turn to thoughts of where to find a good craft beer.

The Aquitaine boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of France. The Aquitaine is renowned for its master wines throughout the world thanks to its moderate climate and beautiful rivers that feed the fertile soils. Deep within these wine valleys, lies a rich treasure trove of deep history, legend and life that can be best discovered along the waterways of the Aquitaine.

Discover the land of the clashes of the clans, the plight of the Picts and the strongholds of Scotland. The Scottish Highlands is one of the most beautiful areas to discover and experience in the UK

The enchanting French Loire Valley is comprised of many waterways that are rich in history and natural beauty. These waterways have become home to one of the world’s most exclusive wines, ancient Roman ruins and an important pilgrimage site. In this post we will look at four towns along the Yonne and Nivernais canals that contribute to its rich character.

Lying on the far Eastern border of France and spilling into German territory lies the bountiful region of Alsace . The area comprises of the Rhine and Mouselle Rivers which course through thick pristine forests that also spill over into Germany. While Alsace has maintained its own predominantly French culture over the centuries, it has had a strong German influence due to its shared border and strong trade history. Today the towns that make up the area’s combined culture and history showcase a fantastic balance of historical and modern offerings for visitors to enjoy. Let’s take a look at Alsace’s 4 main cities and towns along its waterways.

To rent or to buy, that is the question! Owning a property is far more favourable than renting one, but is it the same case for boats?

When it comes to German cuisine there is something for everyone - here are the German dishes that you shouldn't miss before leaving your boating holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate the life of the patron saint of Ireland than by planning a trip to the Emerald Isle.

Less time in the kitchen means more time to relax!

Le Boat has a choice of two bases to pick up your boat from along the River Thames cruise. So, as long as you start from the base you’ve booked and return to the base you've selected on the agreed date – what you do in between in up to you. But which to choose…?