Self-drive boat rentals

With the ever-increasing popularity of activity-based holidays, our self-drive cruise vacations enable you to enjoy a variety of pursuits, ensuring a truly memorable trip, regardless of age or interests. Driving a boat is child's play, and after a short induction course, you will be ready to cast off on a beautiful journey. You have the choice of different boats from the Riverly Locaboat, Riverly Nicols, Le Boat and Les Canalous fleets.

For historians and architecture lovers, explore ancient monuments, châteaux, abbeys, and museums.

Sporty? Then hire a canoe, a stand-up paddleboard, or a bicycle. Or how about horse riding, rock climbing, tree climbing, golf, fishing or swimming?

Naturalists? The rivers and canals are natural habitats for a wide range of fauna and flora: Coypu, kingfishers, herons, birds of prey, majestic swans, flamingos, beautiful weeping willows, stunning water lilies and more.

Epicureans love our holidays! Visit the vineyards to see how wine is produced, take tastings in wine cellars, and explore new cuisine and delicious, fresh food in cosy waterside bistros or Michelin-starred restaurants. On all the self-drive boats, the onboard galleys are well-equipped, should you prefer to cook. Many lock-keepers sell their homemade produce while local markets ensure that you will be spoilt for choice.

Total relaxation? Bring your sketchbooks and Kindles, card games and favourite CDs. The peaceful waterways provide the perfect backdrop for some 'me' time.

With so many choices each day, this is undoubtedly the ideal family holiday.

Whichever one of the 11 destinations you choose to cruise in, and whichever region, you will find plenty to see and do to keep you all happy.

Our team of experts is always pleased and ready to help you choose the perfect boating holiday that suits your particular interests.