Discover river navigation without a boat license!
Generally, when we think of holidays on board a boat, we imagine that we must necessarily have a licence to pilot it and navigate in compliance with the rules in force. If this is true for boats sailing on the seas and oceans, it is not the case for those dedicated to river navigation. In fact, when the latter are less than or equal to 15 metres in length, they can be driven without a licence, especially as their speed is limited and does not exceed 12 km/hour. Thus, they are accessible to a wide public! In addition, they are available for hire and can be sailed on various canals and rivers, notably in France. Alsace, Brittany, Camargue, Lot, Charente, Aquitaine, Burgundy... the destinations are varied and allow you to (re)discover our beautiful regions. And if you choose Crisboat for your rental, you benefit from a very complete fleet of boats without a licence that can accommodate from 2 to 12 passengers, including barges with great comfort or electric for a greener cruise.
Boats that are easy to manoeuvre, even without experience!
On board these boats, you can sail without a licence and without having any specific skills or knowledge. Moreover, rental is possible even if it's your first time! This is one of the advantages of these boats, as they make boating more affordable. However, this does not mean that they can be driven just any old way. There are rules to follow, including signs, but they are fairly simple to understand. In addition, before you leave, you will be trained by a member of our team on how to navigate your hire boat without a licence. He or she will explain to you how the equipment on board works, how to manoeuvre your barge and how to pass through the locks. But don't worry, it's really simple and similar to driving a car as there is a steering wheel, a forward and a reverse gear. And since the speed is low, it is easy to handle and you can admire the landscape and the nature around you and take your time. Because that's what boating is all about: moving smoothly at the pace of the water... and your desires!
Navigating on rivers and canals, a pleasure within everyone's reach
In France, many destinations are open to river navigation. With your boat hire without a licence, you can navigate on the Marne and Sarre canals in Alsace, on the Vilaine and Ile et Rance canals in Brittany, on the Mayenne, the Sarthe, the Charente or even on the Lot. And as no experience or special knowledge is required, anyone can take advantage of it. The only condition for renting a boat without a licence is that there must be at least two adults.
Thanks to your rental, you will be introduced to river tourism, and you will be able to sail in complete tranquillity far from the crowds and traffic jams. It's an opportunity to discover another way of travelling. You can take your time, make breaks and stopovers according to your desires and your visits. What's more, you can travel as a family, as a couple or with friends. So don't hesitate, for your next holiday or for a long weekend, treat yourself to a river cruise!