Summer boating holidays
A boating holiday is the perfect way to make the most of the summer weather, appreciate the great outdoors and reconnect with our family and friends. So, dig out your sunglasses, prepare your cruising soundtrack and gather your crew together – it’s time to make this summer spectacular!
Everything you need from a ‘summer holiday’
Try something new
Whether it's exploring somewhere new from the 'fresh perspective' of the waterways – or trying out a boating holiday for the very first time – we all like to broaden our horizons on holiday. So go on – take the plunge!
Explore the outdoors
Who doesn’t relish being this close to nature? The abundant bird and wildlife along our waterways is enchanting and the opportunity to spend so much time outside during the summer months is unmissable – be it operating the boat, dining al fresco, sunbathing on deck or exploring the waterside towns and villages.
Quality time together
Everyone wants to step off the treadmill over the summer and spend quality time with those they love. A boating holiday brings families and friends together as one crew, strengthens those important bonds and creates lasting shared memories. Where will you come together?
The perfect boating destinations for summertime fun!
Fun on the beach
If your summer isn’t complete for you without sea and sand, then we have cruising destinations that are ‘right up your promenade!’ The waterways of the Camargue run parallel with glorious Mediterranean beach resorts, while the Friuli region of Italy allows you to cruise adjacent to the golden sands of the Adriatic coast. And not forgetting Belgium, where the sandy beaches of Ostend allow you to combine sandcastles with countryside cruising.
Fun in the water
There’s nothing like a refreshing dip on a hot summers day and many of our destinations allow you to swim right from your boat. The beautiful river destinations of the Lot or Charente in France are perfect for this, as are the wide open lakes of Mecklenberg in Germany of the Rideau in Canada – to name but a few.
Fun with the family
With the kids in tow – you’ll want a destination that has plenty for them to see and do. The Thames is a great destination, with an abundance of theme parks, kids attractions, woodlands and gardens. Alsace in France combines big city attractions in Strasbourg with waterway fun – kids will love the giant boat lift at Arzviller, the nearby luge, plus Europa park. Located just across the border from Boofzheim, it is Germany’s biggest theme park. More recommendations for family summer holidays