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Boat hire on canals and inland waterways by Le Boat

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Market leaders

We are the No:1 provider of boating holidays on Europe and Canada’s beautiful inland waterways. We have the world’s largest fleet of self-drive boats to hire and the widest choice of fabulous boating holiday destinations to choose from!

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Houseboat industry experts

With over 50 years on the water we’ve been doing this for a long time, so you can rely on us to offer exceptional service and a wealth of helpful advice and knowledge to ensure you have the best time on the water!

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No licence or experience required!

Not many of our new customers have driven a boat before. However, they quickly realise how easy it is and soon become confident navigating the waterways. Our base teams will show you everything you need know, so you can relax and enjoy your time away!

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Our Destinations

Our Fleet

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Liberty

  • Luxury
Liberty deck plan

Sleeps up to

5

Cabins

2

Bathrooms

2
Magnifique Exterior

Magnifique

  • Comfort
Magnifique Deckplan

Sleeps up to

10

Cabins

4

Bathrooms

3
Horizon 1 exterior

Horizon 1

  • Premier
Horizon 1 Deckplan

Sleeps up to

5

Cabins

2

Bathrooms

1
Royal Mystique A exterior

Royal Mystique A

  • Comfort plus
Royal Mystique A deckplan

Sleeps up to

6

Cabins

2

Bathrooms

2
Cirrus B Exterior

Cirrus A

  • Budget
Cirrus A deckplan

Sleeps up to

4

Cabins

1

Bathrooms

1
Clipper Exterior

Clipper

  • Comfort
Clipper Deckplan

Sleeps up to

6

Cabins

2

Bathrooms

2

With a variety of benefits, if you have money to invest and enjoy a boating holiday more than once each year, our Boat Ownership Program is too good an opportunity to miss!

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