Locaboat Holidays France Canal Boat Hire 2023 Rates, Canalboat Rental Rates for France

France Canal Boat Rental

2025 Early Booking Discount

Book a 2025 Cruise and receive
10% to 30% Early Bird Discount
for all bookings confirmed before 30th November 2024

Valid for any One Week Cruise during the 2025 season
on all boats, all destinations and all dates
Not cumulative with our special offers - offer not retroactive

Can be Combined with our other Permanent Offers
(up to 30% - depending on eligibility)

All Year Discounts
Click here for Permanent All Year Round Discounts
Click here for Special Weeks - Week-End Rates

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2023 Seasons
A	B	C
18 MAR - 08 APR 15 OCT - 31 OCT	09 APR - 13 MAY 01 OCT - 14 OCT	14 MAY - 17 JUN 10 SEP - 30 SEP
D	E
18 JUN - 08 JUL 20 AUG - 09 SEP	09 JUL - 19 AUG

France Canal Boat Hire 2023 Rates Rates shown in Euros
Penichettes Classique Class
		A	B	C	D	E
Penichette 935 2/5 Berth	Week	1057	1449	1722	1967	2156
Penichette 935 2/5 Berth	Extra Day	151	207	246	281	308
Penichette 935W 2/5 Berth	Week	1057	1449	1722	1967	2156
Penichette 935W 2/5 Berth	Extra Day	151	207	246	281	308
Penichette 1107W 4/7 Berth	Week	1155	1568	1862	2156	2324
Penichette 1107W 4/7 Berth	Extra Day	165	224	266	308	332
Penichette 1106FB 3/7 Berth	Week	1309	1750	2023	2275	2513
Penichette 1106FB 3/7 Berth	Extra Day	187	250	289	325	359
Penichettes Aft-Deck Class
		A	B	C	D	E
Penichette 1120R 4/6 Berth	Week	1778	2205	2548	2842	3122
Penichette 1120R 4/6 Berth	Extra Day	254	315	364	406	446
Penichette 1260R 6/10 Berth	Week	2261	2695	2954	3241	3507
Penichette 1260R 6/10 Berth	Extra Day	323	385	422	463	501
Penichette 1500R 8/12 Berth	Week	2562	3080	3423	3731	4053
Penichette 1500R 8/12 Berth	Extra Day	366	440	489	533	579
Penichette Evolution
		A	B	C	D	E
Penichette 950E 2/4 Berth	Week	1736	2121	2429	2667	3003
Penichette 950E 2/4 Berth	Extra Day	248	303	347	381	429

Penichettes Flying Bridge Class
		A	B	C	D	E
Penichette 1020FB 3/5 Berth	Week	2016	2422	2751	3052	3367
Penichette 1020FB 3/5 Berth	Extra Day	288	346	393	436	481
Penichette 1022FB 2/3 Berth	Week	2016	2422	2751	3052	3367
Penichette 1022FB 2/3 Berth	Extra Day	288	346	393	436	481
Penichette 1165FB 4/7 Berth	Week	2352	2751	3073	3367	3661
Penichette 1165FB 4/7 Berth	Extra Day	336	393	439	481	523
Penichette 1180FB 6/7 Berth	Week	2527	2933	3276	3619	3934
Penichette 1180FB 6/7 Berth	Extra Day	361	419	468	517	562
Penichette 1400FB 6/9 Berth	Week	2793	3136	3619	3941	4214
Penichette 1400FB 6/9 Berth	Extra Day	399	448	517	563	602
Penichette 1500FB 8/12 Berth	Week	3080	3577	3983	4277	4697
Penichette 1500FB 8/12 Berth	Extra Day	440	511	569	611	671
Europa Class
		A	B	C	D	E
Europa 400 3/4 Berth	Week	2373	2828	3192	3521	3829
Europa 400 3/4 Berth	Extra Day	339	404	456	503	547
Europa 600 5/6 Berth	Week	2646	3087	3430	3836	4144
Europa 600 5/6 Berth	Extra Day	378	441	490	548	592
Linssen Class
		A	B	C	D	E
Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9 4/6 Berth	Week	2373	2828	3192	3521	3829
Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9 4/6 Berth	Extra Day	339	404	456	503	547
Please note: A week = 7 nights. When a holiday overlaps two periods, the price is calculated by the number of days in each period. One Way Supplement: €130 - for all boats (This supplement does not cover transfers for the crew)

Permanent Offers
Valid for cruises of a minimum of one week

Couples Offer
Discount valid for All Boats & All Destinations
10% Discount if 2 adults only onboard

Family Offer *
Discounts valid for All Boats & All Destinations
5% Discount if 1 child aged up to 18 onboard
10% Discount if 2 children or more aged up to 18 onboard

Long Stays *
Discounts valid for All Boats & All Destinations
3% Discount for Cruises between 10 to 13 days
5% Discount for Cruises between 14 to 20 days
7% Discount for Cruises between 21 to 27 days
10% Discount for Cruises for 28 days or longer

Group of Boats *
Discount valid for All Boats & All Destinations
5% Discount if at least 2 boats booked at the same time

* All offers are valid for a one week minimum
These offers can be cumulated to a maximum of 25%

Terms and Conditions
Prices Shown in Euros

Rates Include:

The hiring of the boat with all its equipment, crockery, cutlery, bed-linen and towels
The navigation fees charged by waterways authorities
Insurance for the boat (excess applies)
One gas bottle of 12 to 13 kg, depending on the country (first bottle free, the rest to be paid for)
The Captains Handbook 5.38mb PDF
Boat handling instruction and orientation on the departure day
Technical assistance 7 days of the week (during opening hours)

Rates do NOT Include:

Transfer of your car or taxi fare in the case of one-way cruises
Diesel used during your cruise
Additional Gas Bottles
Navigation Maps
One Way Surcharge
Security Deposit
Optional Cancellation plan
The supplement for pets
Any damage caused to the boat during your cruise
Cleaning at the end of the holiday
Mooring fees in harbours during your cruise

Calculating Seasons:
The hire price is determined by the departure date according to the tariff periods above. If your cruise covers 2 tariff periods, the price will be calculated pro rata taking the number of nights aboard in each period. A full week includes 7 nights aboard.

Rental Duration:
We offer several different holiday durations, with fixed departure and return dates.
On departure day, your boat will be available between 2pm and 6pm.
On return day, you must check out between 8am and 9am.

Cruise of 7, 14, 21 or 28 days:
from Friday to Friday
from Saturday to Saturday
from Monday to Monday
Cruise of 10 and 17 days:
from Friday to Monday
Cruise of 11 and 18 days:
from Monday to Friday
Weekend:
from Friday 2-6pm to Sunday 6pm or Monday 8-9am
Mini Week:
from Monday 2-6pm to Friday 8-9am.

Additional Extras:

Item	Information
Parking (Car) *	€35 to €56 depending on the base and country
Domestic Pets on board	€45 per pet per week
Cleaning Service at the end of your trip	€90 to €110 depending on the type of boat
Airport / Station to Base transfers	On Request
Transfers by taxi or car transfers for one way cruise	On Request
One Way Fee	€130
Adults Bicycle Hire	€45 per week
Childrens Bicycle Hire	€30 per week

* Car Parking:
Car Parking is available at selected depots, and fees are noted above. Please book ahead as this is not available at all depots.

All Inclusive Pack:
The "All Inclusive pack" is available in all countries and includes: damage waiver + diesel * + cleaning service + one bicycle **

* Engine and heating
** In Italy only for a cruise of one week or more; bicycle is not included
In Ireland bike replaced by the lockcard

All Inclusive Pack Price - Per Day / Per Week
	2 - 5 Days		1 Week and more
	Week end	Mini week	Per week	Extra day
P.935 P.935 W	€200	€270	€360	€36
P.1107 W P.1106 FB	€215	€290	€385	€39
P.950 E	€250	€340	€450	€45
P.1020 FB P.1022 FB	€240	€320	€430	€43
P.1120 R	€240	€320	€430	€43
P.1260 R	€265	€355	€475	€48
P.1500 R	€295	€395	€525	€53
P.1165 FB	€250	€340	€450	€45
P.1180 FB	€260	€345	€460	€46
P.1400 FB	€295	€395	€525	€53
P.1500 FB	€300	€405	€540	€54
E.300 / 400 E.500 / 600	€290	€385	€515	€52
E.700	€295	€395	€525	€53
Linssen 34.9 AC	€290	€390	€520	€52

One Way Cruises:
One Way Cruises are available on request between bases.
All Boats : €130

This supplement does not cover transfers for the crew.

Damage Deposit and Damage Waiver:
A deposit is required on your departure. It will be refunded on your return after a check of the boat and the inventory (see general conditions). Alternatively, you can opt for the damage waiver, a non-refundable sum which lowers the required deposit down to € 500. You will find further information in your Captain’s Handbook.

Vessel	Damage Deposit	Damage Waiver
Vessel	Damage Deposit	2-9 days	10+ days
Penichettes Classique
P 935 / 935 W	€1,500	€95	€130
P 1107 W	€1,500	€95	€130
P 1106 FB	€1,500	€95	€130
Penichettes Aft Deck
P 1120 R	€2,000	€105	€140
P 1260 R	€2,000	€120	€160
P 1500 R	€2,000	€150	€190
Penichettes Evolution
P 950 E	€2,000	€105	€140
Penichettes Flying Bridge
P 1020 FB / 1022 FB	€2,000	€120	€160
P 1165 FB	€2,000	€120	€160
P 1180 FB	€2,000	€120	€160
P 1400 FB	€2,000	€150	€195
P 1500 FB	€2,000	€150	€195
Europa
Europa 300 / 400	€2,000	€150	€195
Europa 500 / 600	€2,000	€150	€195
Europa 700	€2,000	€150	€195
Linssen
34.9 AC	€2,000	€150	€195

Fuel Consumption:

Vessel	Fee
Penichette "Classique"
P 935 / 935W	€3.00 L / h
P 1107W	€3.50 L / h
P 1106 FB	€3.50 L / h
Penichette "Aft Deck"
P 1120 R	€4.00 L / h
P 1260 R	€4.50 L / h
P 1500 R	€5.00 L / h
Penichette "Flying Bridge"
P 1020 FB / 1022 FB	€3.80 L / h
P 1165 FB	€4.00 L / h
P 1180 FB	€4.20 L / h
P 1400 FB	€4.80 L / h
P 1500 FB	€5.10 L / h
Europa
Europa 400	€4.80 L / h
Europa 600	€4.80 L / h
Europa 700	€5.00 L / h
Linssen
Linssen 34.9 AC	€5.00 L / h
Penichette Evolution
P 950 E	€4.50 L / h

Departure and Return:
Vessels are available from 3pm on the day of departure, and must be returned by 9am on the return day.

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:

More than 8 weeks prior to departure	€200
Between 4-8 weeks prior to departure	40% (min €250)
Less than 4 weeks prior to departure	100%

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WEEK-ENDS and SHORT BREAKS
On request depending on the Region and the type of boat

WEEKEND
- Departure: Friday from 2pm to 6pm
- Return: Sunday 6pm or Monday 8am to 9am without supplement
- Price = 3 extra days (3.5 extra days on NCF in Italy)

MINI-WEEK
- Departure: Monday from 2pm to 6pm
- Return: Friday from 8am to 9am
- Price = 4 extra days

ALL-INCLUSIVE SHORT STAYS
- Short Stays of 2 to 4 nights
- Bookable 4 weeks before departure only
- Exceptional prices : savings of up to 50% compared to catalogue prices
- An all-inclusive offer for a carefree cruise, which covers the following services:
Fuel / Cleaning Service / River Guide / Departure Kit

LONG WEEKENDS

Easter week-end

(6 Days) from Wed 13 April (2-6 pm) to Mon 18 April (6 pm)
(5 Days) from Thurs 14 April (2-6 pm) to Mon 18 April (6 pm)
(4 Days) from Fri 15 April (2-6 pm) to Mon 18 April (6 pm)

Ascension week-end

(6 Days) - From Tues 24 May (2-6 pm) to Sun 29 May (6 pm)
(5 Days) - From Wed 25 May (2-6 pm) to Sun 29 May (6 pm)
(4 Days) - From Thur 26 May (2-6 pm) to Sun 29 May (6 pm)

Whitsun

(6 days) - from Wed 01 June (2-6 pm) to Mon 06 June (6 pm)
(5 Days) - From Thur 02 June (2-6 pm) to Mon 06 June (6 pm)
(4 Days) - From Fri 03 June (2-6 pm) to Mon 06 June (6 pm)