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Maybe it’s time to swap the wheels for the water…

Driving holidays are an excellent way to experience the very best of your destination on your own schedule. However, there are a few things a driving holiday doesn’t deliver – things like accommodation, support and a worry free experience.

Driving holidays are an excellent way to experience the very best of your destination on your own schedule. However, there are a few things a driving holiday doesn’t deliver – things like accommodation, support and a worry free experience.

In Europe, there is a great holiday alternative that combines the freedom of a driving holiday, with the culture and carefree nature of a cruising holiday – it’s a self-drive boating holiday!

With so much life along the canal banks, Europe really is better explored by boat.

The enchanting waterways carry you away from the main tourist belt and you’ll experience the ‘real’ side of your European destination.

Some of the benefits of opting for the waterways rather than the roads include:

 

No experience necessary and no licence required

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Arguably the best aspect of a self-drive boating holiday is that no prior boating experience is necessary and no licence is required to take the helm and captain your way along the European waterways.

You will receive a thorough hands-on boat briefing and demonstration before you depart, so it doesn’t matter if you’re a salty sea dog, an aspiring boatie or you’ve never step foot on a boat before – anyone can take the helm.

 

It’s just like driving a car, but way more relaxing

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Unlike on the roads, you can only really cruise one of two ways – up the canal or down the canal – you won’t get lost, there won’t be any fights over directions and there’ll be much less traffic on the waterways than the highways.

Self-drive boats are also small enough to allow you access to regional hidden gems that larger river cruisers cannot.

Cruising at a max of 6km, there isn’t too much that can go wrong. While one person in your group is captaining, the rest of your crew can sit back on the sundeck and just enjoy the beautiful surrounds.

 

Your holiday, your way

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Unlike river or ocean cruising that can be impersonal and inflexible; driving your own boat down the canals allows you to stop whenever you want, for as long as you want.

With no set itinerary or schedule, your holiday experience is completely up to you.

Whether you’re after a restful break in the countryside or an action-packed adventure exploring the sights, you can cater you holiday to your needs.

 

There’s a destination and experience for everyone

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It doesn’t matter if you’re after a holiday for the whole family, a romantic escape, a historic journey back in time or a bit of culinary exploration – self-drive boating holidays offer a destination and holiday option for everyone.

From France’s Canal du Midi, to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and all the way to the Venetian waterways in Italy.

You might find yourself exploring the wineries of Burgundy, golfing in Scotland, beachside in Belgium or exploring castles in England.

 

A boat for every budget and party size

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Self-drive cruisers come in all shapes and sizes, but all include bedroom cabins, bathrooms and a self-contained kitchen/dining area – think transport and accommodation all in one!

Le Boat have over 40 models to choose from catering to groups of two to twelve and boats with a comfort rating range of one to five star.

Everything you’ll need for your holiday is on board, but the best thing? You’ll only have to unpack once!

 

It’s affordable!

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Self-drive boating holidays aren’t as exxy as you may think; you’d be expecting to pay a lot more for different hotels and varying transport options.

With prices starting from $2,990 for up to eight people for a week on a mid-range boat in France with Le Boat – That’s only $374 per person for 7 nights – this type of holiday is within reach for most.

Le Boat offer the widest selection of self-drive boating holidays in the UK and Europe and no experience is necessary and no licence is required to operate their boats.

A Le Boat holiday allows you to captain your own way through your choice of eight European countries including nine regional destinations in France.

Escape the everyday, connect with family or friends and let the charm of local people delight you on a self-drive boating holiday.

For more information visit www.leboat.com.au

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