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Canal Sarre

Rent a boat to navigate on the Saar Canal

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Boat rental on the Saar Canal. Discover the highlights of this cruise between Languimberg and Sarreguemines

From Languimberg, many routes are available to you. You can leave for Nancy for a cruise in the heart of Alsace, for Strasbourg to take one of the most impressive river structures in Europe or head for Sarreguemines to explore the Saar Canal. This is the direction in which we propose to take you.

 

Let's go for 70 km of waterways. In this navigation area you can start your river cruise from 2 departure bases: Languimberg and Harskirchen.

Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

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Sarreguemines, capital of earthenware

The welcoming marina of Sarreguemines is located at the foot of the former casino, now transformed into a brewery. You can visit the Moulin de la Blies and learn the secrets of the faience makers.
Sarreguemines, capital of earthenware The welcoming marina of Sarreguemines is located at the foot of the former casino, now transformed into a brewery. You can visit the Moulin de la Blies and learn the secrets of the faience makers.
The Albe Canal Bridge

This 47.60 m long canal bridge spans the river Albe. It was built in 1867 and was one of the first iron bridges in France.
The Albe Canal Bridge This 47.60 m long canal bridge spans the river Albe. It was built in 1867 and was one of the first iron bridges in France.
The Stock pond and water activities

This pond has a beach and will allow you to practice water activities (sailing, pedal boat, canoe...) ©HervéColson
The Stock pond and water activities This pond has a beach and will allow you to practice water activities (sailing, pedal boat, canoe...) ©HervéColson

Rent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Saar Canal

Dug in 1860 to transport coal, the former canal des Houillères de la Sarre promises a beautiful navigation. It crosses the Saar via a aqueduct and the Fénétrange forest via a chain of locks. The route ends in the middle of the lakes of the Lorraine Regional Park.

Cruise along this 64 km route starting in the Stock lake and ending in Sarreguemines. The 27 automatic locks are activated by remote control, which makes the cruise very easy. You can start your cruise from 2 departures points on the Saar Canal: Languimberg or Harskirchen. Before departure, you will receive a short 1-hour training session about navigation rules and maneuvers.

2 possible starting bases

The locks are automatic on the Marne-Rhine Canal and the Rhone-Rhine Canal. They are closed on some bank holidays. Locks are manual on the Canal de la Sarre.

Navigation on this region’s waterways is quite easy and perfect for your first experience of boating.

You can moor wherever you want on the canals, even in the heart of the countryside.

Possible cruises in The Saar Canal.

Saverne
Harskirchen

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions

Harskirchen
Saverne

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions

Harskirchen
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Monument Monument
Nature Nature
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
River constructions River constructions

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Swimming Swimming
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities
Monument Monument
River constructions River constructions
Vineyard Vineyard

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Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

Range Standard 4 2
Crusader
Crusader
-25%

€2,299 €1,719

From €286 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit Dual cockpit
Electric toilets Electric toilets
220 v socket 220 v socket
Range Comfort 2 2
Caprice
Caprice
-25%

€2,439 €1,829

From €305 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit Dual cockpit
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Electric toilets Electric toilets
220 v socket 220 v socket
Range Standard 2 1
Cirrus B
Cirrus B
-25%

€1,459 €1,089

From €272 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit Dual cockpit
Electric toilets Electric toilets
220 v socket 220 v socket
Range Premium 2 2
Horizon
Horizon
-20%

€3,459 €2,759

From €690 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV Flat Screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Air freshener Air freshener
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Bimini Bimini

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.3 étoiles 4.3/5 (based on 6 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 14, 2023, Penichette 1260 RCruise : Lutzelbourg aller/retour
"Autumn in the great forests of the Vosges and Saare is wonderful."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2019, Horizon 4Cruise : Hesse aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Exotic and relaxing''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2018, Penichette 935 WCruise : Lutzelbourg aller/retour
"To redo"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2018, Penichette 935 WCruise : Lutzelbourg aller/retour
"auto-translation :''To redo ...''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2016, Sedan 1000Cruise : Saverne aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Cruise charming , beautiful discovery of Alsace''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2016, Estivale DuoCruise : Saverne aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Well, nice cruise , shopping can be a little too far from the canal""

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The Saar Canal

Languimberg

This town is the most central departure point for river cruises in Alsace. The port of Houillon is ideally located, close to Sarrebourg, the ponds and the Sainte-Croix animal park.

Mittersheim pond

For the adventure enthusiasts, stop off at the Mittersheim pond to be introduced to windsurfing.

Stock lake

With your licence-free boat, you will go up the canal crossing the Stock lake located near Rhodes. There's something for everyone : canoeing, paddle-boating, pedal-boating, fishing, children's games and the Sainte Croix animal Park.

Harskirchen

This town is the departure point for one-way river cruises to Saverne on the Marne to Rhine Canal. Before leaving the port, take a few minutes to visit the Willer water mill, located at the exit of the village, which still operates as it did in the old days.

Sarralbe

This small and friendly town gives the opportunity to discover some monuments such as its mill or the church of Saint-Martin. What about cruising on one of the very first iron bridges in France? The Albe canal bridge, built in 1867, is waiting for you!

What is included / not included

The price of your charter includes

  • The rental of the boat
  • Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
  • Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
  • Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
  • Boat insurance
  • Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
  • Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
  • The navigation toll
  • A 13 kg gas bottle

* Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

 

The price of your rental does not include

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Navigation guide
  • One way supplement
  • Deposit redemption insurance
  • The cleaning package
  • Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
  • Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
  • The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

** Included on some boats