River transport means freedom!
Whereas at sea, you have to set a destination, be it a harbor or a cove for an anchorage, there are no constraints on river transport . Almost any place can become a stopover, a break for a meal or even an overnight stay. That's the great freedom of river cruising.
Each boat is equipped with stakes and a mallet. Once against the shore, you go down to set your stakes and attach your mooring lines. Under a tree, in front of a bistro terrace, facing the sunset... there are few or no navigation constraints.
Living closer to nature
Experience the pleasure of living with nature on a river cruise. There are no storms or nasty waves here. On a river cruise, life is tranquil. You sail gently, quietly, and stop to listen to the sound of cicadas or the croaking of frogs. If you're lucky, you'll come across a wild boar swimming back to shore, a heron taking off in front of your bow or a family of ducks crossing the river, forcing you to slow down.
Simple, accessible navigation
Access to the river is easy. We recommend that you start with a rental. Each rental company, like Le Boat, offers its own fleet, present on all major river routes. At the rental base, you'll be given the boat for a one-hour training session. So maneuvering and handling the mooring lines will no longer be unfamiliar territory. Then it's time for your cruise.
Buying a boat is often the logical next step after chartering. It's the next logical step, facilitating the discovery and enjoyment of this very special type of boating.
Boats for living
When you think of river navigation, you think of boats. And unlike the sea, where you're just passing through, on a river, you live on your boat. The latest statistics show that 20% of river users live on board. A boat is less expensive than a house, in great comfort, and does the same job. A boat also makes a great second home, with the added benefit of mobility! Every year, you'll never vacation in the same place again.
Builders like Le Boat have designed boats for comfortable living both inside and outside the cabins. In fact, sailing is more likely to take place in the sun than in the rain. As a result, there are many outdoor spaces, including terraces, cockpits and sunbathing areas. These are the spaces where crews spend time. Outdoor kitchens, plancha grills and barbecues are now essential on board!
Another form of discovery
River cruising is a way of staying very close to nature. You can find yourself isolated in the countryside or even moored in a city center. It's a chance to discover a region in comfort, away from the crowds whenever you want.
But river cruising also means discovering a sailor's world, with a true spirit of mutual aid, conviviality and calm. And for the "wild", the lack of notoriety of river navigation offers many advantages. First and foremost, peace and quiet!
