2016 EUROPEAN BOATING HOLIDAYS NO LICENCE REQUIRED ǫ NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ǫ SEE OUR NEW BOAT FOR 2016 Le Boat Who's on board? European Boating Holidays – Bases and cruising regions France Germany Italy Belgium Holland England Scotland Ireland Le Boat Who's on board? Welcome aboard – THE WIDEST SELECTION OF BOATING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE NO LICENCE REQUIRED! Discover the beauty of Europe’s lakes, rivers, and canals, Don’t worry if you have never been on a boating holiday their surrounding villages and countryside - all from the before; our boats are so easy to handle that no previous unique perspective of your private sundeck. experience is necessary. We give everyone a hands-on Boating is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy quality time GHPRQVWUDWLRQDQGDQLQGHSWKEULHƬQJZKLFKFRYHUV with family and friends. everything from tying knots to how the oven works. 08 France 34 Germany 36 Italy 38 Belgium With nine alluring regions to With dramatic lakeside castles, Venice and its surrounding islands Historical monuments, Gothic choose from, each with individual historic cities, modern café culture, will enchant you with opulent facades and ancient towns; famous character, in France you can expect protected nature reserves and architecture, vibrant culture and Belgian chocolate and pretty sun-kissed vineyards, quaint crystal clear lakes, this stunning spectacular vistas. Contrast with humpback bridges make Belgium medieval villages, superb French region is a haven for watersports the rural charm of the Friuli region an enchanting destination with a cuisine and wine wherever you go. enthusiasts and nature lovers. for a holiday to remember. vast tapestry of charms. 40 Holland 42 England 44 Scotland 46 Ireland The rivers and lakes of Holland The River Thames provides a Steeped in Celtic mystery, myth and Discover castle ruins and Celtic and Friesland will provide glimpses magical combination of lush green legend - such as the tale of the Loch monuments, surrounded by verdant of beautiful windmills, waterside countryside, historic castles, royal Ness monster - this breath-taking JUHHQFRXQWU\VLGH*RƬVKLQJSOD\ villages, vast lakes and colourful palaces & gardens and countless region has the majestic mountains a round of golf or just relax while ƬHOGV$QGGRQpWPLVVDGD\WULSWR attractions to keep the most of the Scottish Highlands for a experiencing the genuine warmth YLEUDQW$PVWHUGDP restless of travellers entertained. backdrop – stunning! and hospitality of the Irish. 1 Le Boat Who's on board? CAPTAIN YOUR OWN BOAT – Be the captain of your own boat. No license or experience is required – it’s that simple! You step Tailored aboard your boat and we show you everything you need to know and accompany you on a short SUDFWLFHUXQDQGWKHQ\RXpUHRƪIUHHWRJRZKHUH you like at your own pace! It’s like driving a car, but to anyone much easier and far more relaxing! – If you’re wondering whether a boating FUN WITH LOCKS – holiday is for you, then wonder no more. Going through locks is an unforgettable part of Our holidays can be whatever you want them your boating holiday experience. It gives everyone on board a chance to be involved, no matter their to be, whether you’re a waterways novice age or experience. Depending on the region, or an avid boater; an active adventurer the locks may be manually operated, electrically operated or automatic but you will soon get the or a chilled sun-seeker. Now, hop on board! hang of them and enjoy the crew camaraderie. 2 Le Boat Who's on board? YOUR HOLIDAY, YOUR WAY ACTIVITIES – MADE EASY $ERDWLQJKROLGD\FDQEHH[DFWO\WKHNLQGRIJHWDZD\\RXZDQWLWWREHZKHWKHUDUHVWIXOEUHDNLQWKH countryside or an action-packed adventure exploring the sights. You can stop whenever and for as We’ve used the following long as you want, unrestricted by schedules or itineraries. Each of our destinations holds its own symbols on our cruising maps to XQLTXHDSSHDORƪHULQJVRPHWKLQJGLƪHUHQWIRUHYHU\RQH,I\RXFDQpWGHFLGHZKLFKRIRXUDPD]LQJ help you decide which region is destinations to choose, the following suggestions may help: best for you. Family fun History and heritage Scenery and countryside Head to the sunny south of The Cathar castles of the Canal The waterways meander past Family Wine France, where the Camargue du Midi, including the impressive glorious countryside in whichever fun tasting RƪHUVDPD]LQJZLOGOLIHVDQG\ walled city at Carcassonne, will destination you choose. However, Mediterranean beaches, horse- HQWKUDOKLVWRU\EXƪVZKLOH&HOWLF the rugged highlands of Scotland riding, quad-biking and more. Brittany has its fair share of are particularly stunning; the Wine Horse Or the captivating River Thames enchanting chateaux to visit. Or perfect escape from it all. Or get region riding is packed full of fun and thrills explore royal Windsor Castle and away to the peaceful Nivernais with wildlife and theme parks, Hampton Court Palace on the and Loire with pretty cobbled woodland trails, activity centres historic Thames. French villages, vineyards, forests and countless parkland for picnics and countryside. Castle Watersports and running wild in. Château *ROƬQJ Cathedral, Swimming church or abbey Ruin or Beach And there’s much more… monument :KHWKHU\RXORYHJROIƬVKLQJ Glorious gastronomy cycling, gastronomy, wine tasting, wildlife, swimming or watersports &UXVW\)UHQFKEUHDGƬQHZLQH - we have a choice of perfect Museum or Fishing A romantic escape and delicious cheeses await destinations for you. Visit our gallery you in all of our French regions, Just the two of you? Head to website or call our expert team although a cruise through Holland where you can cruise for recommendations. $TXLWDLQHZLOODOVRUHZDUG\RXZLWK SDVWWXOLSƬHOGVDQGF\FOHWKHƮDW $JHQSUXQHVIRLHJUDVWUXưHVDQG countryside towpaths and immerse %RUGHDX[ZLQH$QGZLWKLWVZHDOWK Stately home Nature reserve yourself in culture and the bright of gastro pubs, exquisite riverside or palace OLJKWVRI$PVWHUGDP2U%HOJLXP eateries and Michelin-starred RƪHUVGHOLJKWIXO%UXJHVDORQJZLWK restaurants, the Thames is also picturesque canals, pretty scenery a food-lovers paradise. DQGFKRFRODWH$QGQRWIRUJHWWLQJ Wildlife Cycling Italy and the most romantic city in the World – Venice! Other point Gastronomy of interest Motorway Airport Train Ferry 3 Le Boat Who's on board? FEATURES INCLUDE – 01 Personalised pre-departure information on The what to pack and check list. 02 Direct access to your cruise and boat details. Le Boat 03 GPS to pinpoint your location on the waterway. 04 Interactive map of your itinerary. 05 Guiding you along the way - telling you what’s app coming up as you cruise. – 06 What to see, what to do and where to eat along your cruising route. Our brilliant and FREE app to help you 07 Information on locks, moorings and points of decide where to go is now available to interest. download. What’s more, it will also serve as Our app is free for everyone to download, whether your handy, interactive cruising companion you have already booked a boating holiday or are researching your trip. Simply search ‘Le Boat’ in the to guide you as you cruise. $SS6WRUH*RRJOH3OD\RUYLVLWOHERDWFRXNP\DSS 4 Le Boat Who's on board? Horizon Ǭ New for 2016 A NEW SPACIOUS BOAT FOR COUPLES AND SMALL FAMILIES – Our customers have told us they want a spacious new boat, especially designed for 2 to 4 people. So, we’ve gone away and designed one. Le Boat is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new cruiser coming to our waterways in 2016. Exciting features: 01 One bright and spacious forward stateroom. 02 $VHFRQGVPDOOHUFDELQLGHDOIRUH[WUD storage, or for two more passengers. 03 One bathroom with separate shower space. 04 Spacious ‘fundeck’ with sunbathing area, table, sink and BBQ hotplate. 05 Large sliding glass doors to outside seating area at the rear. 06 Roomy and comfortable interior with This is the only boat of its size on Europe’s inland waterways to generous headroom throughout. have such large indoor and outdoor space. The sundeck, really is a 07 $LUFRROLQJ ‘FUNdeck’, with ample room to enjoy the great outdoors. 08 Bow thruster for easier handling and easy access to all sides of the boat. ǬFleet Manager 09 USB ports in saloon and both cabins – NEW. 10 Deck shower. Also coming in 2016 HOLIDAYS FOR BOATING FLOTILLAS SINGLE TRAVELLERS – – $QH[FLWLQJQHZZD\WRJRERDWLQJKDVDUULYHG Thanks to our partners at Intrepid Travel, LQHQFKDQWLQJ9HQLFHRƪHULQJWKHSHUIHFWPL[ a Le Boat holiday is now an option for single of independent travelling and social interaction! travellers. You can now book a guided boating Le Boat invites you to experience an accompanied holiday on the Canal du Midi by the cabin, group holiday, available on selected departures so you can share your waterways experience dates in 2016. ZLWKOLNHPLQGHGWUDYHOOHUVDWDQDƪRUGDEOHSULFH +LUH\RXURZQFUXLVHUDVSDUWRIDƮRWLOODRIERDWV $YDLODEOHRQVHOHFWHGGDWHVERDWVDQGURXWHVRQO\ to socialise with fellow travellers while being accompanied by a Host to help plan and organise your trip. Your group Host will be on hand each day to help boating novices where needed, impart local knowledge and recommend the best places to see and visit; all the while leaving you with plenty of free WLPHWRH[SORUHLQGHSHQGHQWO\LI\RXZLVK| FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT WHAT'S Recommended for boating newbies and NEW IN 2016, PLEASE CONTACT OUR experienced skippers alike, prepare to fall in love SALES TEAM OR SEE OUR WEBSITE. with boating, rave about Italy and make new friends! 5 Le Boat Who's on board? Rivers, canals or lakes? – The waterways of Europe are as varied as they are beautiful. So if you’ve been boating