Canal Cruising

Cruising the rivers and canals in Europe gives a truly unique perspective on some of the world's most beautiful cities and stunning countryside.

Surround yourself with culture, history, fine wine and delicious local delicacies.  Choose to cruise in France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Ireland, England or Scotland.  No licenses are required and vessels can accommodate up to twelve.

We have access to the widest range of vessels and operators and can advise on one-way routes to suit your requirements.

There are some pitfalls to avoid… Vessels without flybridge driving position do not allow you to see over the levee banks and can be quite restrictive, and some areas have a number of locks with are not automated and can become tedious.

The options in vessels and routes is extensive and we can help you make the best choices based on our many years of experience.

Our Favourties

Burgandy, France - Canal du Nivernais

Originally conceived by Henri IV, the Canal du Nivernais was built between 1783 and 1842, and boasts some of the most glorious scenery on the French waterways.  Connecting the Seine to the Loire, the two sides of the summit are very different. 

From Corbigny south to Decize on its hill between two arms of the Loire, its old centre still ringed with walls, the descent to the Loire winds through rich meadows grazed by the famous white Nivernais castle.  The three successive tunnels at La Colancelle lead to a set of 16 closely spaced locks in a rural setting.

A one-way cruise from Joigny through Chatel-Censoir to Corbigny is superb. 

Canal du Midi/Camargue

Cruise in the south of France, a naturally beautiful region where vineyards, castles and charming medieval villages pepper the landscape.

You can choose to cruise to cruise the Canal du Midi west towards Toulouse, east along the Mediterranean coast or south along the Canal de la Robine.

The ancient Midi, with its little humpbacked bridges and distinctive oval locks, continues to cast its spell over travellers as it has done for more than three hundred years.

Listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, experience all it has to order from the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, to Agde, the 'black pearl of the Mediterranean' and the entrance to the Etang du Thau.
 
   
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