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About boating holidays
A boating holiday is all about freedom!
If you want to relax and really take in the local culture, an Emerald Star holiday is the perfect way to travel. As the captain of your own boat, you decide where to stop & what to see.
It's so easy that no license or experience are required. Whether you're looking for a relaxing time for the family, a romantic trip as a couple or an active break with friends, we promise to give you a wonderful holiday to remember!
Find your dream canal boat holiday with Emerald Star.
About Emerald Star
As the largest operator of self-drive boating holidays along the romantic rivers and picturesque waterways of nine different countries in Europe & Canada, more than 102,000 people enjoyed boating holidays with Emerald Star last year.
With 36 different departure bases to choose from, travellers can cruise in their own time and taste their way at leisure through 200+ suggested routes, from 3 to 21 nights in one-way such return trips.
Our fleet of 900 cruisers and 30+ models from 2 to 12 persons ensures there’s a perfect boat to suit every budget, party size and vacation style. All boats are fully equipped for a relaxing life on board, with stylish décor, comfy furnishings, a scenic sundeck and light and airy interiors all hallmarks of Emerald Star’s fleet.
Facts and figures
Fleet of 900 boats accross 24 departure bases in France, 13 in Europe & 1 in Canada
No qualifications or specific skills required
More than 15,000 weeks made with us in 2016 in which 10,000 in France
#1 for customer service: before, during & after the holiday - Feefo trusted service award 2017!
Around 400 employees in peak season
A global distribution via direct channels (websites & call center) such a network of 400+ partners (Travel agents & Tourist operator)
Emerald Star also offers you to become a boat owner via the Boat Ownership Programme.
Our latest press releases
October 2022 - Over 28,000 ways to take to the water, with Emerald Star
May 2022 - Le Boat launches Green Week to help care for the biodiversity of the renowned Canal du Midi
November 2021 - Celebrate 25 years of UNESCO status, and save 15% on a Canal du Midi holiday in France
October 2021 - Try a fresh perspective with Le Boat in 2022 and save 20% (PDF)
August 2021 - Relive Light Ballet, with Culture Works, Waterways Ireland & Emerald Star (PDF)
January 2020 - Le Boat announces multi-million pound investment in Vision fleet (PDF)
September 2019 - Le Boat unveils 2020 brochure as global fleet expands (PDF)
August 2017 - Le Boat Unveils New Additions for 2018 (PDF)
March 2017 - Le Boat Awarded Feefo Trusted Service Award 2017 (PDF)
December 2016 - Le Boat Announces First North American Base (PDF)
October 2016 - Colorful New ‘Canal du Midi’ Guide (PDF)
August 2016 - Le Boat Announces New Horizons for 2017 (PDF)
June 2016 - College Reunions on Le Boat (PDF)
Media Library
Please find below a range of selected pictures that you can use for your press articles & reportages about our Emerald Star holidays (copyright "Emerald Star"). Don’t hesitate to contact us to get more HD quality images.
Videos
Videos
Watch our latest videos & don’t hesitate to visit our YouTube channel to learn more about specific destinations & boats.
Please also contact us if you want to receive them in high definition or get assets to create your own video.
New to Boating
Canal du Midi
Horizon - 360°
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