Special Edition / Le Boat: River boating without a license in all its forms

Le Boat offers inland waterway enthusiasts a range of options for discovering the joys of river cruising on unlicensed boats. An activity in tune with the times, with initiatives for the environment.

River cruising for all

Discovering the wealth of inland waterways is an activity accessible to all. Le Boat offers its customers a wide range of boats without a license, for cruising with the family, as a couple, or with friends, but above all with no need for prior experience. A multi-generational activity, this river cruise can even be enjoyed with your pet. With some fifty models to choose from, from 2 to 12 passengers, each group can find the boat that's right for them, across 4 comfort ranges.

A variety of destinations to discover

With 18 destinations in 9 countries in Europe and Canada, Le Boat meets the discovery needs of all those curious about the river world. The cruise specialist suggests 200 itineraries on rivers and canals from its European and American bases. Whether it's the most popular destination, the Canal du Midi, or lesser-known canals, whether it's a one-way trip, a long-stay cruise or a short break, there's something for everyone.

In ecosystems that need to be preserved, Le Boat has launched a number of initiatives, notably at its base in the Lot at Douelle. A process is underway to obtain the Pavillon Bleu label. Pumps allow the boats to be cleaned directly with river water, without pumping into drinking water supplies. The boats are now powered by HVO, a biofuel alternative to conventional fossil fuels, while UV filters on the on-board network eliminate the need for plastic bottles.

Become the owner of your own river boat with rental management

For river cruising enthusiasts wishing to combine boating and rental investment, Le Boat offers the opportunity to become the owner of a no-license boat under rental management. With an 8-year program and a rental yield of 8%, this profitable investment formula generates a profit after guaranteed repurchase of the boat at the end of the contract. Depending on the formula and the sailing period, customers can enjoy 8 to 10 free weeks of sailing per year in Le Boat's 18 destinations. Available for the Horizon range (2 to 4 cabins and 11.5 to 13.5 m), the rental management formula is also available for pre-owned boats, to suit all budgets.

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