Embark on these unforgettable journeys next year, with Le Boat
Embark on a journey of exploration and adventure in 2024 with Le Boat, the leading expert in self-drive boating holidays. As families, friends, and couples begin planning their summer getaways, Le Boat invites you to discover five unforgettable journeys for the upcoming year. Navigate the iconic canals of Amsterdam during the Tulip Festival, celebrate Pride Month in Berlin or cruise the Trent Severn in Canada with family – Le Boat promises a unique and enchanting holiday for every traveller.
Le Boat ensures a hassle-free and memorable experience with fully equipped accommodation, and expert guidance, No experience? No licence? No worries. What if the best place to stay didn’t have to stay in one place? Escape the every day together. Book a self-drive boating holiday with Le Boat and set sail on a journey of a lifetime.
Discover the Top Five Le Boat Holidays for 2024:
1. Tie in with the Tulip Festival in Amsterdam
On a seven-day break from Le Boat’s base in Vinkeveen, holidaymakers can cruise to Hindeloopen and back, where Holland’s maritime legacy unfolds. The route takes boaters through Amsterdam in four-and-a-half hours, offering a unique experience as they navigate the city’s iconic canals. Tie the trip in with the vibrant Tulip Festival in Amsterdam. Running from 21 March to 12 May 2024, admire more than seven million tulips blooming around the city, and as Keukenhof Gardens is celebrating its 75th anniversary next year, expect even more colour! The journey to Hindeloopen and back passes through 12 locks and 11 lifting bridges, taking around 29 cruising hours.
A seven-night self-catered stay, starting and finishing at Le Boat’s base in Vinkeveen, on board a Sheba sleeping four, arriving 25 March 2024, is priced from £202 pp / £809 per boat. Transport to and from the base is not included. Price includes bed linen, towels, fully equipped kitchen, boat handling demonstration prior to departure, technical support and on-board maps and visitor information. Le Boat (023 9222 2177, www.leboat.co.uk).
2. Celebrate Pride Month in Berlin
Canal boat guests can explore the Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin regions of Germany on a seven-night break from Le Boat’s base Marina Wolfsbruch. Admire the many castles perched on the shores of medieval villages, and stroll through bustling resorts on Lake Müritz, the largest lake confined within Germany’s borders. Once back at the Marina Wolfsbruch base, the 30-minute train from Fürstenburg to Berlin will have partygoers in the city in time for Berlin Pride, which is taking place on Saturday 27 July 2024. The combination of the big city excitement of Berlin and the majestic wide-open spaces of the Mecklenburg Lakes makes Germany a perfect ‘city and countryside’ mix. The journey from Jabel to Marina Wolfsbruch passes through four locks and takes around 11 cruising hours.
A seven-night self-catered stay starting at Le Boat’s base in Marina Wolfsbruch, on board a Cirrus B sleeping four, arriving 20 July 2024, is priced from £355 pp / £1,419 per boat. Transport to and from the base is not included. Price includes bed linen, towels, fully equipped kitchen, boat handling demonstration prior to departure, technical support and on-board maps and visitor information. Le Boat (023 9222 2177, www.leboat.co.uk).
3. Take a family trip down the NEW Trent Severn
Starting from Le Boat’s base in Peterborough in Canada, embark on a journey along the Trent-Severn Waterway and Kawartha Lakes, an enchanting paradise that unveils the true essence of central Ontario. Stretching across 386 kilometres, the Trent-Severn Waterway presents a remarkable blend of natural wonders, perfect for a family holiday. Make a splash with watersports or take advantage of the fishing opportunities, with the Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskie, Panfish, Carp, Catfish and Walleye all available to catch. The ‘Classic Kawartha Lakes Cruise’ from Peterborough base and back passes through 24 locks, taking around 25 cruising hours.
A seven-night self-catered stay on the Trent Severn, starting and finishing at Le Boat’s base in Peterborough on board the Horizon 3 PLUS sleeping seven, arriving 17 May 2024, is priced from £271 pp / £1,899 per boat (saving £320). Transport to and from the base is not included. Price includes bed linen, towels, fully equipped kitchen, boat handling demonstration prior to departure, technical support and on-board maps and visitor information. Le Boat (023 9222 2177, www.leboat.co.uk).
4. Enjoy a ‘Royal’ cruise down the River Thames
For those wanting to sample fine dining, world-class shopping, and amusement parks to keep the whole family entertained, a week’s holiday starting at Benson, Le Boat’s base on the River Thames is ideal. The Thames provides a magical combination of lush-green countryside, historic castles, royal palaces and gardens, and countless attractions, including Michelin-starred pub, The Coach, in Marlow, to entertain the most restless traveller. The Benson return via Windsor travels 155 km, passes through 34 locks, and takes around 24 hours cruising time.
A seven-night self-catered stay on the River Thames, starting and finishing at Le Boat’s base in Benson, on board a Caprice sleeping six, arriving 12 June 2024, is priced from £327 pp / £1,959 per boat. Transport to and from the base is not included. Price includes bed linen, towels, fully equipped kitchen, boat handling demonstration prior to departure, technical support and on-board maps and visitor information. Le Boat (023 9222 2177, www.leboat.co.uk).
5. A golfing getaway with a twist in Venice
On a week’s break from Le Boat’s base at Precenicco in Italy, couples and friends alike can cruise all the way to Venice, stopping off at the Golf Club Jesolo, a stunning course with 18 championship holes, large greens and wide fairways, numerous water hazards and sandy dunes enriching the beauty of the surrounding scenery. At the southern end of the Venetian lagoon is Circolo Golf Venezia. The tee-off from hole one is above an old Venetian fort! Explore the iconic canals of Venice, ride in a gondola, visit local markets and try Venetian delicacies before ending your journey at Le Boat’s base in Casale. The journey from Precenicco to Casale passes through two locks and three lifting bridges, taking 14.5 cruising hours.
A seven-night self-catered stay in Venice, starting at Le Boat’s base in Precenicco and ending in Casale, on board a Clipper sleeping six, arriving 7 August 2024, is priced from £484 pp / £2,909 per boat. Transport to and from the base is not included. Price includes bed linen, towels, fully equipped kitchen, boat handling demonstration prior to departure, technical support, compulsory boarding fee and on-board maps and visitor information. Le Boat (023 9222 2177, www.leboat.co.uk).
For more information about Le Boat, visit www.leboat.co.uk or call 023 9280 1630.
