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Rosette
Boating expertise since 1969
With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
Compass
18 amazing destinations
Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
Boat
World’s largest fleet
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.
Buoy
No boat licence required
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.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    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
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Compass
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • Boat
    World’s largest fleet
    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.
  • Buoy
    No boat licence required
    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.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    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
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Compass
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • Boat
    World’s largest fleet
    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.
  • Buoy
    No boat licence required
    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.
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Horizon boat on the River Thames
235 reviews
The Thames
England
From £689 for 7 nights.

Explore southeast England in the most charming way possible with a boating holiday on the Thames.

Our Thames boat hire allows you and your family to discover the famous river from a new perspective, at your own pace, and away from the crowds. As you gaze at Windsor Bridge and Castle or Hampton Court Palace from your river boat, you'll feel like you've been transported back in time. 

With everything from large towns with shops, pubs and museums to small villages with a much slower pace, the Thames is the perfect staycation destination for families. So why not hire a boat on the Thames and experience the beauty of southeast England like never before?

 

 

Boat
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Price
Start base - End base

24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,009

£3,099

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£969

£1,939

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£1,249

£2,499

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£1,909

£2,939

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£959

£1,929

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£1,259

£2,529

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£1,829

£2,829

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£949

£1,909

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,269

£2,549

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£949

£1,899

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£959

£1,929

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4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£969

£1,939

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£689

£1,379

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£2,189

£3,379

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£719

£1,449

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£2,029

£3,129

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11 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

£739

£1,489

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18 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

£1,189

£2,389

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Shannon River near Carrick
371 reviews
Shannon and Erne
Ireland
From £559 for 7 nights.

Feel the irresistible lure of the Shannon-Erne

The River Shannon gives central Ireland it's unique character. It’s an obvious feature if you study a Shannon River map. At a glance, it’s clear that the waters influence the land. The fishing is superb and golf is extremely popular! As you travel, you’ll stop in quaint villages, why not explore the medieval churches and kick back in the pubs!

 

Boat
Start date - End date
Price
Start base - End base

31 Jul 2024 - 7 Aug 2024

£3,839

£5,909

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2 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2024

£3,759

£5,789

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3 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

£3,699

£5,699

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7 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2024

£3,339

£5,149

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9 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024

£3,229

£4,969

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10 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

£3,139

£4,839

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12 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2024

£3,079

£4,739

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14 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

£3,039

£4,679

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£799

£1,609

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£789

£1,579

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,819

£2,799

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£809

£1,619

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£969

£1,939

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£1,779

£2,749

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£819

£1,649

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£999

£1,999

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£1,759

£2,709

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£829

£1,669

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,019

£2,049

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,559

£3,119

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,739

£2,689

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£669

£1,339

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£839

£1,679

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,039

£2,079

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,549

£3,099

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,719

£2,659

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£669

£1,339

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£819

£1,639

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£1,049

£2,099

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£1,509

£3,019

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£1,849

£2,849

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4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£659

£1,329

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4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£1,049

£2,109

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4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£1,479

£2,969

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£659

£1,329

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£839

£1,679

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£1,059

£2,119

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£1,459

£2,929

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£829

£1,659

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,059

£2,119

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,389

£2,139

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£769

£1,539

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£969

£1,939

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11 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

£729

£1,459

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13 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024

£689

£1,389

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£559

£1,119

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£589

£1,179

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£669

£1,339

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£829

£1,659

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£839

£1,679

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Canal du midi waterways
578 reviews
Canal du Midi
France
From £849 for 7 nights.

Luxuriate in the laid-back charm of beautiful Canal du Midi

With our Canal du Midi boat hire, you're free to savour the slow and easy pace of travel past lush vineyards in the heart of the Languedoc wine region. Our river cruises allow you to enjoy wine tasting, cycling, and sightseeing at medieval villages and ancient fortress cities all the way from bustling Toulouse to the golden sands of the Mediterranean Sea! 

 

Boat
Start date - End date
Price
Start base - End base

31 Jul 2024 - 7 Aug 2024

£849

£1,709

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31 Jul 2024 - 7 Aug 2024

£1,599

£3,199

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2 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2024

£849

£1,699

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2 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2024

£2,149

£3,309

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3 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

£2,129

£3,279

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4 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

£2,109

£3,259

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5 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2024

£2,089

£3,229

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7 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2024

£2,069

£3,189

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9 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024

£2,059

£3,169

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10 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

£2,039

£3,139

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11 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

£1,999

£3,079

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12 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2024

£1,959

£3,019

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14 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

£1,379

£2,769

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14 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

£1,909

£2,949

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16 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

£1,869

£2,889

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£1,839

£2,839

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£2,359

£3,639

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£2,429

£3,739

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£2,879

£4,439

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£1,539

£3,089

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£2,389

£3,679

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£2,429

£3,739

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£1,519

£3,049

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£1,989

£3,069

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,259

£3,479

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,489

£3,839

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,879

£4,439

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,259

£2,519

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,499

£3,009

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,999

£3,079

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,239

£3,449

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,569

£3,959

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,929

£4,519

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£879

£1,769

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,219

£2,439

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,219

£2,439

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,479

£2,969

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,479

£2,969

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,759

£2,709

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,009

£3,099

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,219

£3,419

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,219

£3,419

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,629

£4,049

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,829

£4,359

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,869

£4,429

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£869

£1,739

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,189

£2,379

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,189

£2,379

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,469

£2,939

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,469

£2,939

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Pink flamingos in the Camargue
226 reviews
Camargue
France
From £849 for 7 nights.

Relax amidst the natural splendour of sun-bathed Camargue

Our Camargue boating holidays promise an exciting break full of sunshine and fun. Discover broad saltwater lagoons, golden beaches, wild white horses and pink flamingos — the Camargue basks in sunshine all year around which makes it ideal for boating holidays. Romans plied these waters, and Crusaders followed. You can feel the regions rich history as you approach fortress seaport cities like Aigues-Mortes, but don't miss out on a Camargue horse ride through the saline wetlands and discover the unique wildlife. Find more information about the Camargue region below.

 

Boat
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Price
Start base - End base

31 Jul 2024 - 7 Aug 2024

£849

£1,709

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31 Jul 2024 - 7 Aug 2024

£1,599

£3,199

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2 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2024

£849

£1,699

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2 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2024

£2,149

£3,309

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3 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

£2,129

£3,279

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4 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

£2,109

£3,259

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5 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2024

£2,089

£3,229

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7 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2024

£2,069

£3,189

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9 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024

£2,059

£3,169

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10 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

£2,039

£3,139

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11 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

£1,999

£3,079

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12 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2024

£1,959

£3,019

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14 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

£1,379

£2,769

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14 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

£1,909

£2,949

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16 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

£1,869

£2,889

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£1,839

£2,839

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£2,359

£3,639

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£2,429

£3,739

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£1,539

£3,089

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£2,389

£3,679

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£2,429

£3,739

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£1,519

£3,049

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,259

£3,479

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,489

£3,839

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,259

£2,519

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,499

£3,009

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,999

£3,079

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,239

£3,449

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,569

£3,959

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£879

£1,769

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,219

£2,439

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,479

£2,969

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,759

£2,709

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,009

£3,099

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,219

£3,419

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,629

£4,049

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£869

£1,739

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,189

£2,379

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,469

£2,939

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,529

£2,359

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,669

£2,579

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,699

£2,619

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,979

£3,059

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,209

£3,399

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,209

£3,399

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,749

£4,239

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,749

£4,239

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£899

£1,799

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£1,009

£2,029

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£1,519

£3,049

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Vision boat in Chalon-sur-Saône
94 reviews
Burgundy Franche Comté
France
From £1,049 for 7 nights.

Pamper your palate in the heart of magnificent Burgundy

Famous Burgundy well deserves its reputation for fine wines and gourmet cuisine, and you can enjoy it all during your Burgundy canal boat holiday. Lush vineyards hug rolling hills, and quiet villages invite you to linger on. Amidst a network of canals flows the majestic Saône River, the focal point of your Burgundy canal boat hire in France! This beautiful river ushers you into a world of pleasures, a realm that pleases the senses and soothes the soul. 

Boat
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Price
Start base - End base

9 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024

£2,209

£3,399

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10 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

£2,169

£3,339

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11 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

£2,129

£3,279

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12 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2024

£2,089

£3,219

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14 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

£2,039

£3,139

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16 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

£1,989

£3,069

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17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

£1,959

£3,019

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18 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

£1,979

£3,059

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£1,099

£2,199

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,009

£3,099

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19 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

£2,349

£3,619

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£1,099

£2,199

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,039

£3,149

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,129

£3,279

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21 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

£2,209

£3,399

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,099

£2,199

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£1,259

£2,519

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,069

£3,189

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,089

£3,219

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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,089

£3,219

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,099

£2,199

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,199

£2,399

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,999

£3,079

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£1,999

£3,079

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,089

£3,219

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£1,089

£2,179

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£1,219

£2,449

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£2,109

£3,249

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£2,109

£3,249

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£2,119

£3,269

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£1,079

£2,159

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£1,249

£2,499

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£1,459

£2,919

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£2,149

£3,319

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£2,219

£3,419

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£2,219

£3,419

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£1,069

£2,139

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£1,279

£2,559

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£1,449

£2,909

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£2,189

£3,379

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£2,349

£3,629

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,059

£2,119

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,299

£2,609

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£1,439

£2,889

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£2,219

£3,429

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£2,469

£3,799

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,049

£2,099

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,319

£2,639

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,439

£2,879

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£2,539

£3,919

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St Simeux, Charente
60 reviews
Charente
France
From £2,269 for 7 nights.

Find yourself spellbound on the shimmering Charente River

A river of incredibly clear water lined with pines, vineyards and meadows, the Charente is amongst the prettiest waterways for canal boat holidays in France! Long known for its Cognac, gracious châteaux and friendly people, the valley opens its arms to you, inviting you to savour a leisurely journey on a river that looks as beautiful as it did many centuries ago.

 

Boat
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23 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024

£2,339

£3,599

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,269

£3,499

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£2,369

£3,649

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£2,459

£3,789

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28 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2024

£2,579

£3,969

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£2,669

£4,119

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£2,739

£4,219

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Strasbourg, Alsace
56 reviews
Alsace-Lorraine
France
From £399 for 7 nights.

As seen on Great Canal Journeys - Let alluring Alsace seduce you

Alsace Boating Holidays indulge the senses with all manner of experiences — rural, urban and everything in between. Two beautiful canals lead to vibrant cities in France and Germany, and along the way you get to enjoy lake resorts, village cafés, towering castles and some of the finest cuisine in France! Enjoy a deliciously unique blend of cultures you’ll find nowhere else!

Explore Alsace from the comfort of your canal boat for cosmopolitan cruising, including architecture, shopping, and dining in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Strasbourg. 

Boat
Start date - End date
Price
Start base - End base

4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£629

£1,259

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£599

£1,209

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£1,299

£2,609

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£1,569

£2,429

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£579

£1,159

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,309

£2,619

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,529

£2,359

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,529

£2,359

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8 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

£559

£1,119

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£529

£1,069

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11 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

£1,239

£2,489

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11 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

£1,599

£2,469

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13 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024

£1,219

£2,449

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13 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024

£1,619

£2,499

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£1,269

£2,539

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£1,629

£2,519

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16 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2024

£1,209

£2,419

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18 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

£1,169

£2,349

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20 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024

£1,139

£2,289

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21 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

£1,119

£2,239

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23 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

£399

£809

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23 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

£1,139

£2,289

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25 Sep 2024 - 2 Oct 2024

£409

£819

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25 Sep 2024 - 2 Oct 2024

£1,159

£2,319

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27 Sep 2024 - 4 Oct 2024

£1,169

£2,349

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27 Sep 2024 - 4 Oct 2024

£1,759

£2,719

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Oranienburg Palace, Germany
25 reviews
Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin
Germany
From £749 for 7 nights.

Explore the pretty lakes and rivers of Mecklenburg and Brandenburg and rediscover nature

The boating regions of Mecklenburg and Brandenburg are abundant with rivers, streams, and thousands of small and large lakes, making this a first-class destination for self-drive river cruises and boating breaks. Castles perch on the shores of medieval villages, and resorts bustle on Lake Müritz, the largest lake confined within Germany’s borders. If you're heading off on a longer trip, you can even explore Berlin by houseboat on our Mecklenburg and Brandenburg route.

 

Boat
Start date - End date
Price
Start base - End base

30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£769

£1,539

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£759

£1,519

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£1,799

£2,779

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£749

£1,499

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2 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2024

£1,849

£2,859

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4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£1,879

£2,899

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£1,519

£3,039

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,399

£2,799

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£1,439

£2,879

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£1,359

£2,719

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£1,389

£2,779

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14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

£869

£1,739

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16 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2024

£849

£1,699

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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
235 reviews
Rideau Canal
Canada
From £1,324 for 7 nights.

Combine big city adventure with big lakes and sensational scenery on an unforgettable boating vacation in Canada

Boating on the Rideau Canal is the perfect way to see Southeastern Ontario and discover the beauty of the natural landscape. Be your own Captain! Cruise your licence-free luxury houseboat along the rivers and pristine lakes of the Rideau Canal Waterway as it stretches 202km from Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century and the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. Beginning at either our Smith Falls or Ottawa base, relax and unwind as you take in the spectacular nature, picturesque towns and lively cities of this attractive waterway.

 

Boat
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Price
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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£2,534

£3,864

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24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

£3,144

£4,804

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25 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2024

£3,104

£4,734

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£2,744

£4,184

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26 Aug 2024 - 2 Sep 2024

£3,054

£4,664

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£2,064

£3,134

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30 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

£2,974

£4,544

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£2,034

£3,084

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31 Aug 2024 - 7 Sep 2024

£3,054

£4,664

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4 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

£2,964

£4,524

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6 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024

£2,944

£4,484

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7 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

£2,914

£4,444

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9 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

£2,944

£4,484

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11 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

£2,954

£4,514

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13 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024

£2,974

£4,534

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18 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

£1,594

£2,414

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20 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024

£1,524

£2,314

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23 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

£1,324

£2,004

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Last minute boating holidays

On this page you will find our last minute canal boat holidays that have very limited availability. If you are looking for a last minute boating holiday on the Thames in the UK or further afield, you will find our best boating discounts here on one-way routes where we need to transfer a boat between two bases.

 

These last minute holidays can be booked up to 72 hours prior to the departure date via our website. If you would like to depart within 72 hours please contact us and we will endeavour to find a suitable discounted, last minute holiday for you.

 

If you are tempted by any of our discounted, late availability and wish to book a last minute canal boat holidays or short break in Europe and Canada, don’t delay as once they’ve gone, they’ve gone.