Boating holidays for all

Leading boating holiday specialist the Le Boat group has increased the number of short-break options that are available, including July and August departures, making it even easier for first timers or those short of time to get out on some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe onboard its luxury self-drive cruisers. No previous boating experience is required as the boats are easy to operate and helpful base staff ensure you are comfortable at the helm before setting off on your holiday. Also, for those new to boating holidays Le Boat provides a DVD with techniques and tips to introduce cruising.

Louisa Sievers, sales and marketing manager for Le Boat, said: “Increased regional travel options mean that more and more people are taking advantage of cheap air fares and looking at hiring our boats for a short break or long weekend – using it as a fun way to explore a new region or for a city break with a difference. In recognising this we’ve upped the flexibility on dates to help with travel plans.

“A short break allows you to try a boating holiday without committing to a longer one-week break – yet still gives an insight into the many benefits of this way of exploring the UK and Europe. The incredible range of boats and destinations make this an ideal option for anything from a city break with friends to family fun in stunning countryside.”

Top short break cruising routes are available in Brittany, the south of France, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Germany and then the Norfolk Broads, Thames and Scotland here in the UK.

Prices for a three-night short break start from just £38 per person based on four people sharing a two cabin boat on the Norfolk Broads. Le Boat’s cruisers sleep from two to twelve people and holidays of one-week or longer are also available in addition to short-breaks.

Comprising the renowned brands Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur and Emerald Star, the Le Boat group has been providing self-drive river and canal holidays for over 40 years. For more information log on to leboat.co.uk.