Here are selected details from French Waterways’ comprehensive directory of self-drive hire boats in France. Each boat listed below has its own separate page of details, photographs and an enquiry form.
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Nicols Estivale Octo-Fly 12
The Nicols Estivale Octo-Fly 12 self-drive hire boat is the longest in the Nicols fleet and offers a superb sun-deck with an additional integrated... Read more
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
Nicols Estivale Octo-Fly C
The Nicols Estivale Octo-Fly C self-drive hire boat is the longest in the Nicols fleet and offers a superb sun-deck with an additional integrated... 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
France Afloat Euroclassic 149
Overall size 14.9 m x 4.14 m. Sleeps 10 (8 + 2 on the convertible sofa) in 4 double cabins, each with an en suite shower and electric toilet.... 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
Nicols Sixto Fly C
The Nicols Sixto Fly C self-drive hire boat has 3 double cabins for 6 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent shower-rooms and a... Read more
France Afloat Euroclassic 139
Overall size 13.9m x 4.3m. Sleeps 6 in 3 x large double cabins, each with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. A luxury barge for three couples. ... 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
Linssen 40.9 AC
The Linssen 40.9 AC (aft cabin) has three cabins and two large showers and toilets, a spacious saloon and galley with dining and lounge areas, and... Read more
Locaboat Europa 600
An attractive and spacious boat with an excellent cabin arrangement for three couples. The layout provides great social areas for relaxing and... Read more
Nicols Quattro Fly C
Go Green: cruise with this stylish electrically-powered self-drive hire boat The Nicols Quattro Fly C self-drive hire boat follows the highly... Read more
Nicols Estivale Sixto Prestige C
The Nicols Sixto Prestige C self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for the master and twin-bed cabins, both... Read more
Linssen 35.0 AC
The updated design of the 35.0 AC takes luxury to a new level. The improved use of space is noticeable, giving a more comfortable saloon and... 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
Linssen 34.9 AC
The 34.9 AC (aft cabin) is the perfect boat for two couples, having two cabins and two showers and toilets at each end of the boat but will also... Read more
France Afloat Euroclassic 135 Grand Luxe
Overall size 13.5m x 3.25m. Sleeps 5 (4+1) in 1 x double and 1 x twin/double cabins, both with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. The... Read more
Locaboat Europa 400
An attractive and spacious boat with an excellent cabin arrangement for two couples, or a couple and two children. The layout provides great... Read more
Linssen 34.9 AC (Locaboat Fleet)
Linssen ‘9’ series boats are unusually complete, designed for maximum convenience and comfort. Thanks to their unusual chine-type hull,... Read more
Linssen 33.9 AC
The Linssen 33.9 AC (aft cabin) has good accommodation for four and a more spacious saloon than the smaller 30.9AC. There is extra space in the... Read more
Linssen 32 AC
The 32 AC (aft cabin) blends ‘retro styling’ with modern construction and equipment. The result is a very comfortable and easy-to-handle boat... Read more
Linssen 290 AC / 30.9 AC
This compact 'aft cabin' Linssen 290 AC / 30.9AC provides excellent accommodation for two or four guests. Forward is an island double suite, then... Read more
France Afloat Euroclassic 139 Grand Cru
Overall size 13.9m x 4.3m. Sleeps 4 in 2 x large double cabins, both with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. This is the most spacious 2 cabin... Read more
France Afloat Euroclassic 129
Overall size 12m x 3.25m. Sleeps 5 (4+1) in 1 x double and 1 x twin/double cabin, both with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. The smallest... 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
Linssen 29.9 SE
The 29.9 Sedan is a very comfortable boat for a couple. Forward is a double cabin with separate shower and toilet and the saloon and galley... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1500FB
Penichette FB boats such as this 1500FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1400FB
Penichette FB boats such as this 1400FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more
France Afloat Burgundy 1500
Overall size 14.9m x 4.1m. Sleeps 8 (+3) in 2 x twin cabins with en-suite shower and toilet, 2 x twin sharing separate shower and toilet. > The... Read more
Nicols Confort 1350 B
The Confort 1350 B centre-saloon self-drive hire boat provides space and luxury for 8+ people. There are two double cabins and two twin-bunk... Read more
Nicols Estivale Octo
The Nicols Estivale Octo self-drive hire boat has 4 double or twin-bed cabins for 8 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent... Read more
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
Nicols Estivale Sixto+
The Nicols Sixto+ self-drive hire boat has 3 double cabins for 6 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, three excellent shower-rooms with... Read more
Nicols Estivale Sixto Green
The first electrically-powered hire boat available in France is setting the standards for peaceful, environmentally friendly cruising. The Nicols... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1260R
Penichette 'R' boats such as this 1260R model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more
Nicols Estivale Sixto
The Nicols Sixto self-drive hire boat has 3 double cabins for 6 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent shower-rooms and a... 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
Nicols Quattro Fly C Green
The Nicols Quattro Green self-drive hire boat works on battery power, for a peaceful and environmentally friendly vacation afloat. With no noise... Read more
Nicols Estivale Quattro B [and Quattro]
The Nicols Quattro B self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, two excellent shower-rooms and a... 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
Locaboat Penichette® Evolution 950E
The Pénichette Evolution 950E combines the best of the three existing Pénichette families: the Classique, the Aft-Deck and the Flying Bridge.... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1120R
Penichette 'R' boats such as this 1120R model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1180FB
Penichette FB boats such as this 1180FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1165FB
Penichette FB boats such as this 1165FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1020FB
Penichette FB boats such as this 1020FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1500R
Penichette 'R' boats such as this 1500R model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more
France Afloat Burgundy 1200
Overall size 12m x 3.25m. Sleeps 4 (+4) in 1 x double cabin with en-suite shower and toilet, 1 x twin, separate shower and toilet. > The... Read more
Nicols Estivale Quattro S
The Nicols Quattro S self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for master and twin-bed cabins, an excellent... Read more
Nicols Confort 900 DP
The Confort 900 DP centre-saloon self-drive hire boat provides space and luxury for 4+ people. Both double cabins (at either end of the boat) –... 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
Locaboat Penichette 1022FB
This luxurious Penichette 1022FB boat is specially equipped for ultimate comfort for two people. It has a spacious forward cabin and separate... Read more
Nicols Estivale Duo
The Nicols Duo self-drive hire boat has a smart modern master cabin with an excellent en-suite shower-room and a spacious bright panoramic saloon... Read more
Nicols Sedan 1170
Great boating holidays or vacations await eight people in the Sedan 1170, with its four double cabins - plus there is a convertible sofa for two... Read more
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
Nicols Confort 1100
The Confort 1100 centre-saloon self-drive hire boat provides space and luxury for 6+ people. There are 3 double bedrooms and each has a shower... 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
Locaboat Penichette 1106FB
'Classic' Penichette boats such as this 1106FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central steering... Read more
Locaboat Penichette 1107
'Classic' Penichette boats such as this 1107 model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central steering... 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
Locaboat Penichette 935
'Classic' Penichette boats such as this 935 model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central steering... Read more
Nicols Sedan 1310
Ten (or more) people can enjoy a great boating holiday or vacation in the Sedan 1310, with five double cabins - plus there is a convertible sofa... Read more
Nicols Sedan 1160 and 1160N
With 3 double cabins, a twin-bunk cabin and a convertible double bed in the saloon as well, a party of 8+ can have a great boating holiday or... Read more
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
Nicols Sedan 1010
Your party of 6+ can have a great boating holiday or vacation in the Sedan 1010. With 3 equal-sized double cabins there is also a convertible... Read more
Nicols Sedan 1000
Your party of 6+ can have a great boating holiday or vacation in the Sedan 1000. There is a 'master' double bedroom, two others - and also a... Read more
Nicols Riviera 920
With a versatile arrangement the Riviera 920 has 2 double cabins, each with an additional single bed, and a convertible double in the saloon. This... 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
Nicols Sedan Primo
Primo is the hugely popular smallest boat in Nicols Sedan series. he super saloon has a panoramic view and includes the skipper’s steering... Read more
Nicols Sedan 800
Two people can enjoy a great boating holiday or vacation in the Sedan 800, with its spacious forward cabin - plus there is a convertible sofa for... Read more
