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For cruises of one week or more in France*, Germany, Hungary and Portugal: All boats!
Save 35%: 1st March to 10th April
Save 30%: 11th April to 12th May
Save 25%: 13th May to 22nd May
Save 15%: 23rd May to 19th June
Save 20%: 20th June to 10th July
Save 15%: 11th July to 30th September
Save 20%: 1st October to 12th November
For short stays: Save 10%
* Except Anjou
Cruise in Anjou: Save 30% on one-week cruises, or 20% on short stays: All dates in 2026
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Nicols self-drive boat rentals
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Nicols by Riverly operates from 26 boat rental bases in four countries: France, Germany, Holland, Hungary and Portugal.
Nicols Riverlyhave five different classes of boats to choose from, the boats in the fleet have bright and spacious accommodations, with excellent equipment and fittings.
The new "C" boats include air-conditioning, 220v electricity during navigation plus a dishwasher!
Nicols by Riverly offers cruises in 19 different regions with numerous routes
The Nicols by Riverly fleet
28 different boat choices
Click on any boat for full information, deck plans, routes, cruise rates, special offers, boat plans and more photos.
Cruiser Premium 8 to 10 people
N OCTO
& 4 children
Cruiser Premium+ 8 to 10 people
N OCTO FLY
& 4 children
Cruiser Premium 8 to 12 people
N OCTO Fly 12
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium + 8 to 10 people
N OCTO Fly C
& 4 children
Cruiser Comfort 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO B
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO B +
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium+ 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO FLY C
Cruiser Premium+ 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO FLY C GREEN
Cruiser Premium 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO S
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium+ 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO +
Cruiser Premium+ XL 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO FLY C
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO Green
& 2 children
Cruiser Premium+ 4 to 6 people
N SIXTO PRESTIGE C
& 2 children
Cruiser Comfort 6 to 8 people
N1000
& 2 children
Cruiser Comfort 6 to 8 people
N1010
& 2 children
Cruiser Comfort 8 to 10 people
N1160
& 1 child
Cruiser Comfort 8 to 10 people
N1160N
& 1 child
Cruiser Comfort 8 to 10 people
N1170
& 2 children
Cruiser Comfort XL 10 to 12 people
N1310
& 4 children
Cruiser Comfort XL 8 to 10 people
N1350
Cruiser Comfort XL 8 to 10 people
N1350 B
Cruiser Comfort 4 to 7 people
N900 DP
& 1 child
Nicols self-drive boat rentals
Operating from 26 bases in five countries, Nicols offers five classes of boats; the Fly, Estival, Confort, Sedan and Riviera, accommodating from 2 to 12 people.
The Nicols Fly boats have a rear deck with seating and also a spacious top deck perfect for breakfast and outdoor cooking, there is also a second steering position. The Fly range has the Quattro for 4 plus 2 guests, the Sixto for 6 plus 2 guests, the Octo is 8 plus 2 guests and the new Octo Fly 12 is for 10 plus 2 guests.
The Nicols Estivale class have terraces at the rear, and the front, the top deck terraces have a second steering position. The Estival Duo for 2 plus 2 guests, the Quattro for 4 plus 2 guests, the Sixto for 6 plus 2 guests, and the Octo for 8 plus 2 guests.
The Nicols Confort have cabins with their own private bathrooms, the cabins are set at each end of the boat with the main seating area and galley in the middle. Access to the terrace with a second steering position is always easy.
The parent company of Nicols is a plastics business that manufactures boats, a link that helps ensure optimum designs for comfort and practicality based on direct user experience.
The unique heated plunge pool can be added on the stern of certain models, and some boats are equipped with air-conditioning and even 220 volts during navigation.
Nicols by Riverly 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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