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Locaboat self-drive boat rentals
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With Locaboat, you can choose between 25 departures based on canals and rivers in 5 countries: France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, and Italy.
The Locaboat fleet has 4 ranges of traditional-style Pénichettes for 2 to 12 guests,
Linssen river yachts for 2 to 7 guests, and Europa modern-style cruisers for up to 7 guests.
2025 sees the launch of the brand new, environmentally friendly Pénichette Neo.
Locaboat offers cruises in 17 different regions with numerous routes
The Locaboat fleet
19 different boat choices
Click on any boat for full information, deck plans, routes, cruise rates, special offers, boat plans and more photos.
Europa 300
& 2 children
Europa 400
& 2 children
Europa 700
& 2 children
Linssen 34.9 GS
& 2 children
Penichette Evolution P.950E
Pénichette Classic P.1107W
& 1 child
Pénichette Classic P.935W
& 2 children
Pénichette Panoramic P.1020FB
& 1 child
Pénichette Panoramic P.1022FB
& 1 child
Pénichette Panoramic P.1165FB
& 3 children
Pénichette Panoramic P.1180FB
& 1 child
Pénichette Panoramic P.1400FB
& 2 children
Pénichette Panoramic P.1500FB
& 2 children
Pénichette Terrasse P.1120R
Pénichette Terrasse P.1260R
& 2 children
Pénichette Terrasse P.1500R
& 2 children
Locaboat self-drive boat rentals
Graceful Penichettes are the trademark of the Locaboat fleet, which also includes the Europa with its home comforts and the stylish Linssen yacht for cruising in Burgundy, the Nivernais, the Alsace and Ireland.
Penichettes are traditional-style boats with modern amenities and are available in France, Germany, Holland, Ireland & Italy.
The latest edition to the fleet, the Penichette Evolution, is a superb combination of the delicate lines of a Penichette with the stylish interior and space of a Linssen yacht.
The modern-style Europas are also equipped with radio, satellite TV, CD, MP3 and DVD player, electric toilets, hairdryers and mosquito nets on key windows.
The Linssen is perfect for river cruising, a blend of the traditional and modern with a real boat feeling for the enthusiasts.
Locaboat enquiries and reservations
Our sales team is always on hand to help you find the perfect cruise, by email, phone or Zoom.
Contact us via this form for a prompt reply and personalized help: We will contact you within 24 hours, usually much sooner.
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