The best boating destinations for short breaks
3, 4 or 5nt breaks are perfect for:
- 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.
Booking a short break holiday
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.
Short break suggestions for your next boating holiday
The Little Thames Short Break
Perfect for a boating minibreak with friendly pubs, picturesque villages, and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the charms of cruising on the Thames.
The Highland Fling Short Break
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!
The Beautiful Bruges Short Break
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.
The Carcassonne Short Break
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.
The Little Alsace Short Break
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.
The Little Brittany Short Break
Explore Brittany via two enchanting waterways — the River Erdre and the Canal de Nantes à Brest. From the charming city of Nantes to the laid-back villages that line the way, see Brittany on a short boating break.
More about cruising in Brittany
Looking for more holiday inspiration?
Take a look at all our inspiration pages to see what else you could discover on your Le Boat holiday.