Holiday extras

€100

Our Holiday Flex Plan, gives you the flexibility to make as many changes as you want, subject to availability, to your confirmed booking arrangements, for any reason with no additional amendment fee. You can make changes from the moment you book, right up to 14 days before you depart.

Without this Holiday Flex Plan, there is a fee of €70 per amendment made up to 11 weeks before departure (which is when any outstanding balance is due) and after this period amendments are not permitted, as per our booking terms and conditions. 

Please note: Not available for bookings which depart in 2022. Purchase of this optional Holiday Flex Plan entitles you to make, subject to availability, unlimited, changes to your departure date, duration, base, region and boat type and no amendment fees will be charged. However, you will be responsible for any difference in price as per our booking terms and conditions. Only available for purchase at the point you confirm your booking with Emerald Star/Le Boat and up to 7 days after. After this time, it may not be purchased or added to your booking retrospectively. Changes made under the terms of this plan are not permitted within 14 days of departure. For full terms, please see clause 6c of our booking terms and conditions.

Adult bike: €49.00 a week / €7.00 a day 

Child bike: €35.00 a week / €5.00 a day 

Child seat: € 14.00 a week / € 2.00 a day 

Bike theft waiver: € 7.00 a week / € 1.00 a day 

From collecting your morning baguette to exploring more of your cruising area– the vast majority of our customers rent bikes to take on board with them. Flat tow paths make for easy cycling, while for the more adventurous, your new and changing surroundings are great for exploring on two wheels.

As well as our adult bikes, we also have children's bikes available to rent from most bases. For added peace of mind you can also purchase bike theft insurance. 

Please note:  Costs shown are the prebooked rates. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base. Bicycle helmets are not provided with bike hire, but we recommend their use and to ensure optimum comfort of fit and safety, customers should provide their own. Bicycle helmets are required to be worn by law for persons under 12 in France and under 18 in Canada and it is the customer’s responsibility to provide and comply.

Early check-in: €95

Late check-out: €95

Why not get more time on the water and book an Early check-in and/or a Late check-out service. Early check-in enables you to collect your boat from 11am on the first day (instead of 3pm). Late check-out means you must return your boat and be ready to disembark/checkout by 12noon on the last day (instead of 9am). 

After you have arrived, We'll need to spend some time with you completing the check in processes and pre-departure briefing so you won't be able to leave the dockside straight away. 

Please note: Owing to operational constraints, it sometimes may not be possible to offer this service. Customers cruising in Germany, and who don't have a licence, must arrive at 1pm in order to begin your pre-departure brieifing and additional tuition which starts at 2pm. If this applies to you, you may book an early check-in in order to access your boat from 11am - although you will not be able to begin your additional tuition/pre-deparure briefing until 2pm.  Early check-in or Late check-out is not available in Jabel, or on any of our Vision, Horizon 5 and Horizon 5 Plus boats.

€52.50 a week / €7.50 a day

Add some extra sizzle to your boating holiday with a stainless steel gas barbecue / plancha hot plate which is very easy to use. With lots of colourful food markets to visit, a barbecue is the perfect way to enjoy regional and local specialties, and alfresco dining on your sundeck.

Please note: Cost shown is the prebooked rate. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base. Available in one size only and is suitable for up to 8 people. Supplied with a spare gas bottle capable of fuelling two barbecues a week. Additional gas bottles widely available for purchase from supermarkets, garages, shops and also from Le Boat bases (subject to availability). Additional gas bottles cost approx €8-€10, depending on where you buy them. A barbecue hotplate is already included on our Horizon, Vision, Mystique & Royal Mystique boats. Not available in Canada, England or Scotland.

Angling dinghy: €77 a week / €11 a day

Outboard motor: €77 a week / €11 a day

For the avid angler, you can rent a 12ft angling dinghy to help you reach the most secluded stretches of water, and maybe catch that 'big one!' Outboard motors are also available. We can help you to obtain fishing permits locally on arrival and we sell a range of fishing gear at some of our bases should you decide you fancy a spot of fishing!

Please note: Costs shown are the prebooked rates. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base. Only available in Ireland, Marina Wolfsbruch (Germany), Vinkeveen (Holland), as well as Branges (Burgundy: Franche Comte), Jarnac (Charente) and Douelle (Lot) in France.

In Ireland, a 12ft dinghy can be provided free-of-charge, although availability is limited so this must be pre-booked in advance to avoid disappointment. For the above price, customers may book a larger 17ft dinghy if they prefer. An outboard motor can be purchased and used with either.

Boat cleaning: €100 - €170 (depending on boat)

After a relaxing holiday, you probably don’t want to spend your last evening cleaning the boat. So why not pre-book our cleaning service and let us take care of the final clean of your boat. Then you won't need to spend time cleaning the bathrooms, sweeping the floors and mopping the decks. For details about the condition your boat should be returned in, please refer to our arrivals and returns page.

Eco pack: €13 (€20 in Canada)

Help us preserve the waterways for future enjoyment by purchasing a pack of eco-friendly cleaning products which come in a ecological cotton bag. The pack includes: Ecological kitchen spray, ecological washing-up liquid, insect repellent, a sponge and a box of matches.

€129 

To save you the hassle of shopping (or maybe the supermarkets are closed when you arrive), let us get some groceries in for you! As well as a few essentials, we'll carefully select quality produce for you to enjoy on your first evening and for you first breakfast on board. All items will be organic or locally produced where possible

Packs contains: 1 bottle of wine | 6 bottles of beer |  fresh orange juice | 1 bottle of still water | 1 bottle of sparkling water | crisps | grisini/breadsticks | a trio of savoury snacks (e.g. olives, houmous, nuts, etc) | saucisson sec (cured sausage) | fresh milk  | butter | 4 natural yoghurts | strawberry jam | honey | cooked ham |  emmental cheese | 4 eggs | sugar | granola | tea | coffee | 4 extra rolls of toilet paper | Eco Cleaning Pack (containing ecological kitchen spray,  washing-up liquid, insect repellent, a sponge and a box of matches)  

We haven’t included bread as we recommend purchasing it from the local bakery or supermarket before breakfast – so it’s nice and fresh. 

Please note: Grocery packs must be ordered at least 7 days in advance of your departure date, otherwise availability cannot be guaranteed. Only available in our French bases.

Gift basket: From €85  (€90 in Canada and Ireland)

If you are celebrating a special birthday or occasion, you can pre-order one of our beautifully presented gift baskets, full of local delicacies and regional specialities. It will be waiting for you on board when you arrive.

Please note: Not available in our Fürstenberg (Germany) base.

Lantern: €17.50 a week / €2.50 a day

Neon LED lantern that can be used to provide additional lighting up on deck in the evenings. Rechargeable via 220v / 12v boat battery.

Pet supplement: €80 per pet

A boating adventure is the perfect kind of holiday to take your four-legged friend on. A maximum of two dogs are welcome on board each boat. A pet cleaning supplement applies. 

1-man kayak: €77 a week / €11 a day

2-man kayak: €77 a week / €11 a day

Our kayaks add a little extra fun on the water and are perfect to explore the rivers. While cruising, the kayak can be easily placed on the swim platform/flybridge of your boat.

Please note: Only available in Canda.

Paddleboard: €98 a week / €14 a day

Provided in a bag, with everything you need, our new paddle boards are stable, inflatable and easy to use. You'll love spending some time traveling down the river under your own power.

Please note: Cost shown is the prebooked rate. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base. Only available in Jarnac (Charente), Douelle (Lot), St Jean de Losne (Burgundy), Marina-Wolfsbruch (Germany), Casale & Precenicco (italy), Benson (England) and Smiths Falls (Canada).

Pack of 2 cushions: €10.50 a week / €1.50 a day

Why not rent a pack of deck cushions for extra comfort while you cruise? They also double up as sunbathing matresses!

Please note: Cost shown is the prebooked rate. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base. Cushions are already provided on our Horizon, Vision Series, Mystique & Royal Mystique boats.

Wifi: €56.00 a week / €8.00 a day

A 3/4G mini router, which uses SFR Mobile Broadband, provides internet access wherever there is a cell phone signal. Each unit can have a maximum of five devices connected at any one time. Signal speeds can vary depending on location and local coverage. Download limit of 5GB (4000mb) per week.

Please note: Only available in France. Cost shown is the prebooked rate. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base.

Non-secure: FROM €31.50 a week / €4.50 a day

Secure: FROM €45.50 a week / €6.50 a day

Undercover: FROM €59.50 a week / €8.50 a day

If you are travelling to your start base by car, you should add parking onto your booking as an optional extra. Parking in a secure compound and secure undercover parking is also available at selected bases.

Note: Some bases have parking off-site, no further than a 15minute walk back to the base. Where on-site parking is available, we will try to accommodate at least one vehicle per booking on-site with additional vehicles parking off-site. You will not be expected to park offsite, until you have checked-in and unloaded your vehicle(s).  Motorhomes (RVs) and cars with trailers will require two parking spaces to be booked and paid for. Check out our base pages for more information about the parking facilities offered at your start base. Costs shown are the pre-booked rates. A higher rate is applicable if purchased at base. We accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or loss to any vehicles.

If you are doing a one-way cruise (i.e. returning your boat to a different base), we can transfer your car from your departure base to your end base.

Please note: Car transfers are available for a charge, must be pre-booked at least 7 days prior to your departure date and are subject to availability. Not available in Germany, Canada or Holland. Please contact the sales team for more information and prices. 

See further information and conditions below.

Car transfer conditions: Our staff are insured to drive your vehicle on your behalf. Please bring with you your car registration document and car insurance certificate. Our base teams can transfer rent/lease cars, but you should check with your rental/leasing company first as the terms of your agreement may not permit this. If it is permitted, your rental/leasing company may charge you extra to add a member of our base team as a named driver. We may not know the name of the driver until the week of your departure, so you should check with the rental/leasing company to see if they will add an additional ‚un-named‛ driver to the hire agreement. All the cars can be transferred except: cars heavier than 3.5 tonnes, cars pulling trailers or caravans, trucks, bikes, motorbikes, camping cars and red license plates.