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Self-drive boat rental
The perfect adventure vacation for families and friends, the boats are comfortable and easy to handle. The engine size is limited so that no "pilot's" license is required. They are designed to give you the maximum comfort and space. All the companies offering such craft will give the novice a detailed explication and introduction to boat handling.
France has many kilometres of canals and river open to pleasure craft. In Burgundy alone there are more than 1000 kilometres of navigable waterways on the three mai canals (Burgundy, Centre and Niverais).
The cruise boats are ideal vacations for families, friends and groups of people. Safer and easy to handle, the craft are designed to give pleasure to all. From the novice boatman to skilled sailor, there is much fun and enjoyment to be had by all.
Your main concerns when to selecting a boat should be the following.
- The boats sleeping capacity
- The rental price
- The cruise region
- One-way or return trip
- Hidden extras, such as fuel, bicycles
If you are unsure what type of boat cruise suites your needs, simple use the form on the page "Cruise expert". We can help you select the correct type of boat for your budget and group size. We can indicate the best cruising area that suites your own interest and hobbies.
To find out how the canal locks arre operated, click on "How it works" and discover the basics.
Specialized travel with Hotels Afloat
With the vast choice in rental craft and destinations, expert
advice from Hotels Afloat.com will assist you in selecting the
best boat for your needs, the ideal departure point and final
port for your holiday cruise. The combined experience and quality
advice provided by Hotels Afloat is an excellent start in preparing
your journey.
For more information about
Hotels Afloat.

Self drive rental companies
Locaboat Plaisance
Plombières-Les-Dijon
Near Dijon
For more information about Locaboat.
Crown Blue Line
On the river Saône at Saint Usage, Saint Jean de Losne
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Crown Blue Line.
Rive de France
Port de plaisance, Saint Florentin
For more information about
Rive de France.
Nicols
Montbard, lock 68 Saône
For more information about Nicols.