The best boating destinations for short breaks

• A bank holiday weekend
• A getaway when you've limited holiday time
• A second holiday with a limited budget
• A taster opportunity for those new to boating and who just want to give it a try
• A relaxing cruise for a romantic break
• A trip away with friends to enjoy a shared pastime - rounds of golf, fishing, biking or walking.

Short breaks can also be booked for the peak summer season up to 4 weeks before departure. Your boat will be ready from 16:00 on the day of departure and must be returned by 09:00 on your final day.

Perfect for a boating minibreak with friendly pubs, picturesque villages, and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the charms of cruising on the Thames.

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Deep purple mountains and brilliant blue lochs provide the setting for a short boating holiday on Scotland Caledonia Canal. A true escape-from-it-all destination!

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Pretty Bruges with cobbled streets, quaint churches and humpback bridges, plus fine Belgian Chocolates, hundreds of varieties of beer and delicate lacework - what more could you want from your midweek or weekend canal boat hire.

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Why not take a boating minibreak in the heart of the Languedoc wine region, sampling the fine cuisine and vintages and exploring historic Carcassonne with its towering walls and fairy tale turrets.

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As soon as you board your boat, the Alsace region immediately enchants you! Experience the Arzviller boatlift and enjoy the water skiing, kayaking and golf around this unique region! This is a Hesse return trip.

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Easily combine a day in Canada’s capital city with a day surrounded by beautiful canal-side scenery, all from our conveniently-located base in Ottawa - just a short distance from the city centre.

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