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Canal du Midi
546 reviews
Canal du Midi
France
From €969 for 7 nights.

Luxuriate in the laid-back charm of beautiful Canal du Midi

With our Canal du Midi boat hire, you're free to savour the slow and easy pace of travel past lush vineyards in the heart of the Languedoc wine region. Our river cruises allow you to enjoy wine tasting, cycling, and sightseeing at medieval villages and ancient fortress cities all the way from bustling Toulouse to the golden sands of the Mediterranean Sea! 

 

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1 Apr 2023 - 8 Apr 2023

€969

€1,619

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2 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2023

€999

€1,679

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3 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

€1,039

€1,739

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5 Apr 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

€1,079

€1,809

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7 Apr 2023 - 14 Apr 2023

€1,109

€1,859

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8 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023

€1,139

€1,899

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9 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

€1,129

€1,889

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,119

€1,869

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,329

€2,229

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,109

€1,849

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,709

€2,849

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,099

€1,839

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,269

€2,119

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,719

€2,869

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€1,089

€1,819

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€1,719

€2,879

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16 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

€1,119

€1,869

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16 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

€1,759

€2,939

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,149

€1,919

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,469

€2,459

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,789

€2,989

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,529

€2,549

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,829

€3,049

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,569

€2,629

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,859

€3,109

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22 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

€1,599

€2,679

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23 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

€1,649

€2,749

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24 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023

€1,549

€2,589

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24 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023

€1,679

€2,809

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26 Apr 2023 - 3 May 2023

€1,729

€2,889

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28 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

€1,629

€2,729

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28 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

€1,769

€2,959

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Vineyards of Sancerre
202 reviews
Burgundy: Nivernais & Loire
France
From €659 for 7 nights.

Unwind and delight in the scenic valleys of Nivernais & Loire

Stately châteaux, colourful gardens, flourishing vineyards, medieval villages and larger Roman towns create an idyllic landscape for boating in the Nivernais & Loire Valleys. Let yourself meander through beautiful valleys, take the bikes for a spin and enjoy some of the world-class wines these regions are famous for.

 

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Price
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1 Apr 2023 - 8 Apr 2023

€659

€1,099

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2 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2023

€689

€1,159

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3 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

€729

€1,219

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5 Apr 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

€779

€1,299

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7 Apr 2023 - 14 Apr 2023

€809

€1,359

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8 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023

€839

€1,399

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8 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023

€1,179

€1,979

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9 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

€1,189

€1,989

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,189

€1,989

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,199

€1,999

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,199

€1,999

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€1,199

€1,999

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Tulpen auf dem Markt, Niederlande
72 reviews
Holland, Amsterdam and Friesland
Netherlands
From €1,019 for 7 nights.

Enter a world of beauty by the sea in Friesland-Amsterdam

The water is a way of life in Holland, a nation born of the sea and the rivers that flow across its pastoral flat lands. On an Amsterdam canal, you will cruise leisurely past turning windmills, fields of colourful tulips, quaint villages, cosmopolitan cities and it will usher you into a realm unique in boating. It’s a place to explore at your own pace, inviting you to ease into an unhurried journey like no other.

 

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Price
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5 Apr 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

€1,019

€2,039

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6 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023

€1,029

€2,069

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7 Apr 2023 - 14 Apr 2023

€1,049

€2,109

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,139

€2,289

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,179

€2,369

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13 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2023

€1,199

€2,399

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,219

€2,439

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,519

€3,039

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,559

€3,129

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20 Apr 2023 - 27 Apr 2023

€1,579

€3,159

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,589

€3,189

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Hausboot Horizon auf der Themse
219 reviews
The River Thames
England
From €1,139 for 7 nights.

A staycation boating holiday on the Thames: the most charming way to explore south east England

Our Thames boat hire allow you and your family to get away from the crowds and discover the famous river Thames from a different perspective, at your own pace. As you gaze at Windsor Bridge and Castle or Hampton Court Palace from your river boat, you feel like you have been transported back in time.

 

Set off on your Thames boating holiday from our bases in Benson and Chertsey. With our self-drive boat hire on the Thames, you can go to large towns with shops, pubs, and museums, where sightseeing and family activities are on the afternoon agenda. You’ll also stop in small villages where the pace is slow, and the living is easy! It’s the perfect staycation destination. 

 

A Thames boating holiday is a charming way to explore quaint, historic towns and untouched countryside. Windsor, Oxford, LEGOLAND Windsor and fishing spots await.

 

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6 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023

€1,349

€2,249

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7 Apr 2023 - 14 Apr 2023

€1,139

€1,909

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7 Apr 2023 - 14 Apr 2023

€1,349

€2,259

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8 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023

€1,169

€1,959

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8 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023

€1,359

€2,279

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,199

€1,999

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,379

€2,299

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,209

€2,029

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,379

€2,309

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13 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2023

€1,219

€2,039

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13 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2023

€1,379

€2,309

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,229

€2,049

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,389

€2,319

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€1,229

€2,059

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€1,389

€2,319

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,339

€2,239

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,539

€2,579

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,409

€2,349

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,639

€2,739

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20 Apr 2023 - 27 Apr 2023

€1,429

€2,389

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20 Apr 2023 - 27 Apr 2023

€1,679

€2,799

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,459

€2,439

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,719

€2,869

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22 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

€1,499

€2,499

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24 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023

€1,509

€2,519

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Straßburg, Elsass
52 reviews
Alsace-Lorraine
France
From €1,049 for 7 nights.

As seen on Great Canal Journeys - Let alluring Alsace seduce you

Alsace Boating Holidays indulge the senses with all manner of experiences — rural, urban and everything in between. Two beautiful canals lead to vibrant cities in France and Germany, and along the way you get to enjoy lake resorts, village cafés, towering castles and some of the finest cuisine in France! Enjoy a deliciously unique blend of cultures you’ll find nowhere else!

Explore Alsace from the comfort of your canal boat for cosmopolitan cruising, including architecture, shopping, and dining in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Strasbourg. 

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,649

€2,749

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12 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

€1,699

€2,839

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,739

€2,909

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,049

€1,749

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,139

€1,909

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24 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023

€1,589

€2,649

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26 Apr 2023 - 3 May 2023

€1,619

€2,709

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28 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

€1,659

€2,769

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Pinke Flamingos in der Camargue
219 reviews
Camargue
France
From €1,269 for 7 nights.

Relax amidst the natural splendour of sun-bathed Camargue

Our Camargue boating holidays promise an exciting break full of sunshine and fun. Discover broad saltwater lagoons, golden beaches, wild white horses and pink flamingos — the Camargue basks in sunshine all year around which makes it ideal for boating holidays. Romans plied these waters, and Crusaders followed. You can feel the regions rich history as you approach fortress seaport cities like Aigues-Mortes, but don't miss out on a Camargue horse ride through the saline wetlands and discover the unique wildlife. Find more information about the Camargue region below.

 

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10 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2023

€1,329

€2,229

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,269

€2,119

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,469

€2,459

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,529

€2,549

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,569

€2,629

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22 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

€1,599

€2,679

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23 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

€1,649

€2,749

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24 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023

€1,679

€2,809

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26 Apr 2023 - 3 May 2023

€1,729

€2,889

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28 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

€1,769

€2,959

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Schloss Oranienburg, Deutschland
21 reviews
Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin
Germany
From €969 for 7 nights.

Explore the pretty lakes and rivers of Mecklenburg and Brandenburg and rediscover nature

The boating regions of Mecklenburg and Brandenburg are abundant with rivers, streams, and thousands of small and large lakes, making this a first-class destination for self-drive river cruises and boating breaks. Castles perch on the shores of medieval villages, and resorts bustle on Lake Müritz, the largest lake confined within Germany’s borders. If you're heading off on a longer trip, you can even explore Berlin by houseboat on our Mecklenburg and Brandenburg route.

 

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14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

€1,069

€1,789

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€969

€1,619

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17 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2023

€1,059

€1,769

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,109

€1,859

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20 Apr 2023 - 27 Apr 2023

€1,129

€1,889

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,149

€1,929

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Hausboot Vision in Chalon-sur Saone
90 reviews
Burgundy: Franche Comté
France
From €969 for 7 nights.

Pamper your palate in the heart of magnificent Burgundy

Famous Burgundy well deserves its reputation for fine wines and gourmet cuisine, and you can enjoy it all during your Burgundy canal boat holiday. Lush vineyards hug rolling hills, and quiet villages invite you to linger on. Amidst a network of canals flows the majestic Saône River, the focal point of your Burgundy canal boat hire in France! This beautiful river ushers you into a world of pleasures, a realm that pleases the senses and soothes the soul. 

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€969

€1,619

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,189

€1,989

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19 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023

€1,769

€2,959

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21 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023

€1,829

€3,059

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22 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

€1,299

€2,179

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22 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

€1,879

€3,139

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24 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023

€1,879

€3,139

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26 Apr 2023 - 3 May 2023

€1,229

€2,049

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26 Apr 2023 - 3 May 2023

€1,869

€3,129

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28 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

€1,869

€3,129

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29 Apr 2023 - 6 May 2023

€1,179

€1,979

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Shannon nahe Carrick
336 reviews
Shannon and Erne
Ireland
From €629 for 7 nights.

Feel the irresistible lure of the Shannon-Erne

The River Shannon gives central Ireland it's unique character. It’s an obvious feature if you study a Shannon River map. At a glance, it’s clear that the waters influence the land. The fishing is superb and golf is extremely popular! As you travel, you’ll stop in quaint villages, why not explore the medieval churches and kick back in the pubs!

 

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15 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

€629

€1,059

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26 Apr 2023 - 3 May 2023

€1,049

€1,759

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27 Apr 2023 - 4 May 2023

€1,049

€1,759

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28 Apr 2023 - 5 May 2023

€1,049

€1,759

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29 Apr 2023 - 6 May 2023

€1,049

€1,759

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Last minute boating holidays

On this page you will find our last minute canal boat holidays that have very limited availability. If you are looking for a last minute boating holiday on the Thames in the UK or further afield, you will find our best boating discounts here on one-way routes where we need to transfer a boat between two bases.

 

These last minute holidays can be booked up to 72 hours prior to the departure date via our website. If you would like to depart within 72 hours please contact us and we will endeavour to find a suitable discounted, last minute holiday for you.

 

If you are tempted by any of our discounted, late availability and wish to book a last minute canal boat holidays or short break in Europe and Canada, don’t delay as once they’ve gone, they’ve gone.