Canal boating holidays in France, Europe and Canada

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Boat holiday specialist in France since 1997.
Let's navigate in England, Belgium, Ireland, The Netherlands, on the

Canal du midi and discover the Brittany,

Burgundy, river Lot, Camargue

. 250 boat models, 12 countries, 28 Boating regions and 115 departure bases.

Be the captain of your own boat. No license or experience is required. It's that simple! You come aboard and we show you everything you need to know during a briefing and demonstration. Then you're off enjoying your boating vacation. It's like driving a car, but much easier and more relaxing!

Canal Boat Vacations

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Book now for 2025 and save 20%! Plan ahead and enjoy fantastic savings across ALL destinations:
No experience required!
Be the captain of your own boat. All our boats are fully equipped to ensure your vacation is completely hassle free
A different type holiday
Based on this success, we are pleased to announce that two, three and four bedroom en-suite versions of the Horizon will be joining the fleet.

Reasons to choose Canal Cruiser.com ?

Your leading specialist since 1997

More than 30,000 customers have already travel with us

The widest choice

More than 220 model boats throughout Europe.

Price match guarantee

The very best deal on your vacation.

On 2025 Boating Vacations in France

Alsace-Lorraine

Languimberg

Ardennes

Pont à Bar

Burgundy-Nivernais

Joigny

Brittany

Sucé sur Erdre

Camargue

Lattes

Canal-du-Midi

Négra

Charente

Sireuil

Franche-Comte-Vosges

Branges

Loire-Valley

Briare

River-Lot

Luzech

Maine-Anjou

Sablé-sur-Sarthe

Saone-et-Loire

Digoin

Aquitaine

Le Mas d'Agenais

Horizon 5

For this new season, with its 5 cabins, it is ideal for large groups who wish to enjoy the same comfort and equipment as the rest of the Horizon fleet.

Penichette Evolution

The Pénichette Evolution® adds ground-breaking technical to the the traditional Penichette to serve a single purpose: set a new level of satisfaction for cruisers.
It offers an incredibly modular, modern and light-flooded living space thus offering an unparalleled size/comfort ratio. Beginners and experts will be convinced!

The SIXTO Green, the first electric canal boat

The new boat is non-polluting and environmentally friendly thanks to its "zero emission" propulsion.
Now all you’ll hear is the sound of the lapping water while you cruise thanks to the silent electric power.
Available in Alsace

Octo Fly C

This canal barge offers four cabins and four bathrooms and has air conditioning for additional comfort to navigate in a warm region such as the Canal du Midi.
The boat has a covered rear terrace with table and chairs and access to the upper deck.
Available on the Canal du Midi

South France

Canal du Midi
Camargue

Western France

Aquitaine
Charente
River Lot
Brittany
Anjou

Burgundy & Eastern

Burgundy-Nivernais
Loire Valley
Alsace
Saône
Ardennes

European Vacations

Belgium
England
Italy
Ireland
Scotland
The Netherlands

Canal Cruiser.com advantages

In 2025,take advantage of our guaranteed early booking discounts. UP TO 20% and begin planning your escape on Europe's picturesque waterways!

Boating Holidays on the Rivers

Canals, Lakes and Lochs of France

All models boats	108
Penichette	24
River Yacht	82
Deluxe Boats	29
Confort Boats	41
Bugdet Boats	38

Navigate without any experience

If you've never been cruising before, don't worry! All our boats are very easy to drive and no licence is required. Every year hundreds of people discover for the first time how it's really a child's play.