Le Boat operates the largest fleet of self-drive cruisers on France’s waterways. Le Boat is headquartered in Castelnaudary on the Canal du Midi, where its call centre handles all worldwide bookings, routing customers from abroad to agents in their respective countries.

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Self-Drive Boats from Le Boat

Category: Luxury

Le Boat Horizon 5 (10+2 – 15m)

The Horizon 5 sleeps up to 12 guests in five cabins and one double saloon berth. All five cabins have the privacy of their own en-suite bathroom... Read more

Le Boat Horizon 4 (8+1 – 13.5m)

The Horizon 4 sleeps up to 9 guests. It is the same length boat as the Horizon 3, but in this model the bow area has two double-bedded cabins. All... Read more

Le Boat Magnifique

The Magnifique is an ideal choice for parties up to 10. The four double cabins are set two at the bow and two at the stern to enhance privacy and... Read more

Le Boat Horizon 3 (6+1 – 13.5m)

The Horizon 3 has the same high specifications and quality finish as all other Horizon models. It has three double or twin-bedded cabins, all with... Read more

Le Boat Horizon 2 (4+1 – 11.5m)

A perfect boat for two couples or a small family with plenty of space inside and out, the Horizon 2S has two cabins with ensuite bathrooms. ... Read more

Le Boat Horizon 1 (2+2 – 11.5m)

The Horizon range (1, 2, 3 and 4) has been designed exclusively for Le Boat with couples and small families in mind. For those looking for a... Read more

Category: First Class

Le Boat Vision 4

Sleeps 9 (8+1) in 4 cabins + saloon Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x 15ft) Unrivalled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the ultimate... Read more

Le Boat Vision 3

Sleeps up to 9 people in 3 equal-size cabins, two with a fold-down bunk for a small child, and a convertible settee. Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x... Read more

Le Boat Mystique

With the same overall size as her sister the Royal Mystique (4+2), she offers 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms and a host of special features to give you... Read more

Le Boat Vision 2

Sleeps up to 6 people in 2 equal-size cabins Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x 15ft) Unrivalled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the... Read more

Le Boat Royal Mystique

Type A is luxury afloat - a superbly spacious and elegant boat – ideal for two couples. Featuring a host of special equipment - many of which... Read more

Category: Comfort

Le Boat Grand Classique

A large boat, with plenty of cabin accommodation. A large boat, with plenty of cabin accommodation. Key Features: Two rear... Read more

Le Boat Salsa

Salsa A Travel with up to 10 on a Salsa A boat cruise. The saloon and huge kitchen are set forward, creating an open airy ambiance of spacious... Read more

Le Boat Royal Classique

Bow thrusters make manoeuvring the Royal Classique boat easy and fun. Three super-private cabins with en-suite bathrooms are great for three... Read more

Le Boat Elegance

The big sister to the Caprice with an emphasis on comfort, space and light. The 3 en-suite cabins are located towards the front of the boat, with... Read more

Le Boat Calypso

The Calypso self-drive boat is roomy and very comfortable. The Calypso self-drive boat is roomy and very comfortable. Key... Read more

Le Boat Caprice

The 2 en-suite cabins are located at the front of the boat, leaving the aft clear for relaxing! The glass sliding doors in the sitting area lead... Read more

Le Boat Clipper

From the Comfort range, this boat sleeps four with room for two on the saloon's convertible sofa. Dual steering positions mean that it's suitable... Read more

Le Boat Tango

This delightfully spacious boat is from the Comfort range and offers great visibility all round; the internal steering position is positioned in... Read more

Category: Economy

Le Boat Classique Star

A fantastic boat for a large party - an extended family or group of friends. There is even a convertible sofa for last minute or temporary guests.... Read more

Le Boat Classique

This is a large boat for 8 people from the Budget range. With four cabins and two bathrooms this is a perfect boat for a large family. Two... Read more

Le Boat Crusader

A smart cruiser offering excellent accommodation for six people A smart cruiser offering excellent accommodation for six people ... Read more

Le Boat Continentale

A large boat for 6 people to cruise in comfort at a budget price. Two of the three cabins can be twin bedded so it's suitable for friends and... Read more

Le Boat Corvette

Corvette types A and B have a central saloon for eating and drinking which leads onto the kitchen. The cabins are at the front and the rear of the... Read more

Le Boat Consul

Stylish and practical, this is an ideal vessel for a family or two couples. Perfectly priced in the Budget range, it offers excellent value and... Read more

Le Boat Countess

A compact boat for 6 people, but comfortable for four, having two cabins with ensuite bathrooms. The galley and central saloon offer good visibility... Read more

Le Boat Cirrus

Generous accommodation for a small family, or two people. Generous accommodation for a small family, or two people. Key Features... Read more

Le Boat Sheba

This is a great boat for the French waterways, with a good-sized walkway all around, fore to aft, and a good area of roof to sunbathe and aft-deck... Read more