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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
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For short stays: Save 10%
* Except Anjou
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Nicols self-drive boat rentals
Accredited Sales Agent
Nicols operates from 26 boat rental bases in four countries: France, Germany, Holland, Hungary and Portugal.
Nicols have 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 offers cruises in 19 different regions with numerous routes
The Nicols fleet
28 different boat choices
Click on any boat for full information, deck plans, routes, cruise rates, special offers, boat plans and more photos.
N OCTO FLY
& 4 children
N OCTO Fly 12
& 2 children
N OCTO Fly C
& 4 children
N QUATTRO B
& 2 children
N QUATTRO B +
& 2 children
N QUATTRO FLY C GREEN
N QUATTRO S
& 2 children
N SIXTO Green
& 2 children
N SIXTO PRESTIGE C
& 2 children
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 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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