
Le Boat Horizon 5
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Le Boat Horizon 5 cruise information
Specifications
- Boat size
- Length 49′2″ ft (14.99 metres)
- Width 14′3″ ft (4.35 metres)
- Bow thruster
- Dual steering
- Shore power
- 220 Volts AC
- Central heating
- Air-cooling
Accommodation
- Number of guests: 12
- Double cabins: 1
- Convertible Twin/Double cabins: 4
- Convertible sofa: 1
- Bathrooms: 5
Plus...
- Bimini
- Flat screen TV
- Satellite TV
- Electric WC
- Alfresco kitchen
- DVD player
Guests have said...
Hi Emma, We had a great time on The Canal du Midi and thank goodness Le Boat was able to come up with the equivalent boat. Four couples definitely need 5 cabins for storage reasons especially if they have travelled from afar! As the cabins wouldn’t have had room to store our luggage! We were lucky that we are all competent boaters and knew how to treat the boat which was new only 23 hours on the motor, which was great for us. However, we worry about the size of the boat on the canal with non-experienced sailors. The bridges were cause for alarm even to us! The facilities on board were adequate for our needs, we felt the BBQ requires a windshield for future passengers. We found the supermarket at Homps to be the best on the route much to our surprise and the restaurant directly in the Port at Columbiers to be excellent. All in all, we had a great holiday. Thank you for your help. Cheers Jackie Cresswell Melbourne Australia
Cress... ★★★★★
We loved our experience, (minus the Covid-19 delay) on the Horizon 5 from the planning, to the choice of Nivernais canal, to the 90 locks, and especially to the company aboard, 8 family members. This boat is listed as a "12 person" boat, but we were only 8 and it was perfect for us. Since we had a couple of family "sailors", they became our captain and first mate, but everybody helped with everything from roping the bollards to cleaning up the kitchen, taking out the recycling and trash, and making sure the toilets didn't clog! (No toilet paper in the toilets, folks!! Captain's orders!) . We found plenty of places to buy food, and ate out in suggested restaurants for dinner most of the time. The full size kitchen refrigerator was a BIG plus for supplies...feeding eight crew for snacks, happy hour, lunches, and keeping up on bottled water. So, our trip was in September. We don't know if the lack of boat traffic was due to the Covid restrictions, or the fact that it was September, but we rarely had to wait for a lock, and found the lock keepers quite helpful and friendly...some wanted help, which our "team" gladly gave them, and others didn't. Either way was good, but it was fun to get out there and turn those cranks or open the bridges. Going straight through the locks was sometimes tricky, but we got better at it as time went by, and thanks to the bow/stern thrusters! Communication in France was troublesome, but lucky for us we had two crew members who had "full service" phones. We recommend that strongly. Our Horizon 5 cruise was a "working and learning cruise", also a delicious adventure, and a family reunion, all rolled into one.
DECKER ★★★★★
We loved our experience on the Horizon 5 from the planning, to the choice of Nivernais canal, to the 90 locks, and especially to the company aboard, 8 family members. This boat is listed as a "12 person" boat, but we were only 8 and it was perfect for us. Since we had a couple of family "sailors", they became our captain and first mate, but everybody helped with everything from roping the bollards to cleaning up the kitchen, taking out the recycling and trash, and making sure the toilets didn't clog! (No toilet paper in the toilets, folks!! Captain's orders!) . We found plenty of places to buy food and ate out in suggested restaurants for dinner most of the time. The full-size kitchen refrigerator was a BIG plus for supplies...feeding eight crew for snacks, happy hour, lunches, and keeping up on bottled water. So, our trip was in September. We don't know if the lack of boat traffic was due to the Covid restrictions, or the fact that it was September, but we rarely had to wait for a lock, and found the lock keepers quite helpful and friendly...some wanted help, which our "team" gladly gave them, and others didn't. Either way was good, but it was fun to get out there and turn those cranks or open the bridges. Going straight through the locks was sometimes tricky, but we got better at it as time went by, and thanks to the bow/stern thrusters! Communication in France was troublesome but lucky for us we had two crew members who had "full service" phones. We recommend that strongly. Our Horizon 5 cruise was a "working and learning cruise", also a delicious adventure, and a family reunion, all rolled into one.
Susan D, September 2021
About the Horizon 5

This Horizon self-drive boat accommodates up to 12 passengers. This superior boat has been specially designed for friends and large families seeking a very comfortable boat with an array of features for a fun holiday
The top fun-deck has a second steering position, retractable bimini, comfortable seating including settees, BBQ, sink, waterproof MP3 player and a sunbathing area.
The rear deck, accessible from the rear sliding doors, provides a second seating area, including seats with a backrest to flip in either direction... Perfect for fishing or admiring the view. Inside there is generous space with good head-height throughout;
Accommodation
- 1 forward cabin with fixed double bed, bright and spacious with ensuite bathroom including separate shower space
- 1 cabin with two singles convertible to a double bed, with ensuite bathroom including separate shower space
- 3 cabins each with 2 single beds convertible to a double; adjacent bathrooms including separate shower space
- Well equipped galley
- Fittings include a flat-screen satellite TV/DVD player, CD player, MP3 connectivity, and a lockable safe.
- Settee converts to make a double bed.
Features
- Air cooling/heating throughout
- Bow and stern thruster for easy handling
- Shore power
- Wide walkways for easy access
- USB ports in all cabins
- Electric-flush toilets in all bathrooms
- Deck shower
- Dual steering, inside and outside
Horizon 5 boat plan

Le Boat Horizon 5 cruise routes
The Horizon 5 cruises in 12 from destinations with various routes, starting and ending points.
Rates and departures
Available in
Alsace, Aquitaine, Burgundy Canal, Burgundy Franche Comte, Camargue, Lot, Midi & Nivernais; Germany, Holland & Ireland
2023 | |||||||||
* European cruises | Low 1 | Low 2 | Mid 1 | High | Mid 2 | Low 3 | |||
Alsace from | 4079 € | 5719 € | 7259 € | 7839 € | 6199 € | 4139 € | |||
Aquitaine from | 3899 € | 5459 € | 6939 € | 7139 € | 6079 € | 3959 € | |||
Burgundy from | 3939 € | 5519 € | 7139 € | 7399 € | 5999 € | 3999 € | |||
Lot from | 4039 € | 5679 € | 7219 € | 7459 € | 6659 € | 4239 € | |||
Midi & Camargue from | 4039 € | 5679 € | 7119 € | 7679 € | 6659 € | 4239 € | |||
Nivernais Loire from | 3979 € | 5579 € | 7199 € | 7779 € | 6459 € | 4039 € | |||
Germany from | 3359 € | 4959 € | 7159 € | 7419 € | 5219 € | 3759 € | |||
Holland from | 3699 € | 5679 € | 7299 € | 7839 € | 5159 € | 3839 € | |||
Ireland | 3399 € | 5399 € | 6999 € | 7539 € | 5219 € | 3759 € | |||
** Canada Rideau Canal from | 4199 € | 4399 € | 7019 € | 6139 € | 3139 € |
All self-drive prices are per boat, per week and in Euro
European cruises
Low 1: March 13 - April 23
Low 2: April 24 - May 21
Mid 1: May 22 - July 2
High: July 3 - August 20
Mid 2: August 21 - September 17
Low 3: September 18 - October 30
Canada cruises
Low 1: March 12 - April 23
Low 2: April 24 - May 21
Mid 1: May 22 - July 2
High: July 3 - August 20
Mid 2: August 21 - September 17
Low 3: September 18 - October 30
All prices are shown as a guide only: Le Boat reserve the right to increase or decrease rates, without notice.
Please contact our sales team for a quotation.
The price includes
- The boat and its equipment, crockery, cutlery and linen
- Cruising instructions on departure day
- Cruising documents, Canal Tolls, Technical assistance 7 days a week
The price does not include
- Cruise damage waiver insurance: From 44€ per day
- Security deposit: 3250€ if CDW is not taken, or 750€ if CDW is taken
- Consumables deposit: Short break 150€; 7-10 nights 225€; 11-14 nights 325€; 15 nights + 425€
- Consumables: charged at the end of your cruise, subject to market prices
- Post-cruise cleaning: 160€
Payment schedule: 40% at the time of reservation; balance due 8 weeks prior to departure
Horizon 5 enquiries and reservations
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