Vacations for couples 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 Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Rosette With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water. Boat 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 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.
Holidays for couples
Find your perfect boating vacation
Rideau Canal, Canada Trent-Severn, Canada Canal du Midi, France Nivernais & Loire, France Lot, France Franche Comté, France Aquitaine, France Shannon and Erne, Ireland Alsace-Lorraine, France Camargue, France Venice and Friuli, Italy Holland, Amsterdam and Friesland, Netherlands The River Thames, England Flanders, Belgium Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal, Scotland Brittany, France Charente, France Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin, Germany See all Availability

Your recent searches:

Houseboat rentals for couples – Romantic vacations

Our top boating recommendations to find the perfect couple’s getaway

If you’re looking for a quiet break to recharge your batteries or a romantic getaway, then a boating holiday for two may be just the answer. Choose from our smaller cruisers such as the Horizon 1 from our Premier category or Cirrus and Sheba, which are easy for two to handle.

Our best romantic houseboat vacation destinations

Rideau Canal, Canada

Quiet nights in nature listening to the loons sing on the lake, makes the Rideau Canal in Ontario, Canada one of the most romantic destinations to reconnect. 

More about the Rideau Canal

Venice, Italy

The enchanting city of Venice and its surrounding islands is the perfect destination for a romantic and historic vacation.

More about Venice & Friuli

Amsterdam, Holland

Cruise past slender 18th century merchant houses towards the bright lights and cosmopolitan flavours of this friendly waterways city.

More about Holland, Amsterdam and Friesland

Bruges, Belgium

Perfect for a short break, the cobbled streets of pretty Bruges are a delight to explore, especially by horse and carriage.

More about Flanders

Charente, France

Visit the famous cognac distilleries and treat yourself to Michelin-starred dining along banks of this serene river near historic Angoulême.

More about Charente

Nivernais, France

With its picture-postcard scenery and delightful vineyards and villages to visit, this is one of the most romantic waterways we know.

More about Nivernais

Mecklenburg Lake District, Germany

The Mecklenburg Lake District in Germany is full of breath-taking natural beauty and couple-friendly activities. Take the time to truly slow down and enjoy one another’s company in this special part of the world.

More about the Mecklenburg Lake District

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