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Dancer 3
Dancer 3

3 cabins, 2 bathrooms

Dancer 3
Dancer 3

Ideal for 3 couples

Dancer 3
Dancer 3

Bow thruster

Dancer 3
Dancer 3

Spacious and cosy interior

Dancer 3

No licence, no experience
Range Comfort
Plan Dancer 3
Electric Toilets and Converter 220 v (300 w max)
Bow Thruster
A Beautiful Furnished Sundeck
galerie calypso 4
galerie calypso 5
galerie calypso 6
Calypso pont superieur
Calypso salon canapé blanc
Calypso salon canapé et fauteuils
Calypso carré-escalier
Calypso salon vu de dessus
Calypso - Lounge convertible in a Double Bed
Calypso - Kitchen
Calypso zoom sur cuisine
Calypso - Bathroom
Calupso cabine lits simples
Calypso cabine lit double
6
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets

Comfort level :

8 people maximum

Boat deposit : €3,365

Bed linen (sheets and pillowcases) as well as towels and tea towels are included.
Important: For all boats, a minimum of 2 adults on board is required.

  • 3 single/double beds cabins
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 wc
  • Length : 13.25m
  • Width : 4.10m
Heating/cooling
  • Heating
  • Ventilators
Other
  • Electric toilets
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillowcases,...)
  • Bathroom linen
  • Blankets/duvets
Electricity
  • 12v socket (car lighter)
  • Converter 220 V (300 W Maxi)
  • 220V outlet if plugged in at the dock
Technique
  • Diesel engine
  • Bath ladder
Outside
  • Outdoor dining terrace
  • L.E.D lanterns
  • Sun umbrella
Kitchen equipment
  • Fridge 130 L
  • Freezer
  • Oven/broiler
  • Gas cooking plate
  • Piston/bodum coffee maker
  • Tee towels
Navigation
  • Inside steering position
  • Outside steering position
  • Bow thruster
Audio equipment
  • CD player/radio
  • MP3/USB

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 37 ratings)

Score Awarded

 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Mar 28, 2026
"Despite a few technical issues, we were only minimally affected. The technical team was very responsive."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 6, 2026
"Very good — it had everything we needed."
 
5
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Oct 11, 2025
"Perfect in every way: Calypso"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 29, 2025
"Great."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 5, 2025
"The oven wasn't working, but otherwise everything was perfect."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2025
"Comfortable, well equipped."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jun 2, 2025
"Very good."
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 19, 2025
"Comfortable boat, the navigation is made easier thank to the bow and stern thrusters."
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on May 29, 2025
"A bit old."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on May 8, 2025
"Great, except for the small internal staircase."
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on May 8, 2025
"Just as expected."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2025
"Very comfortable."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 16, 2025
"Very comfortable boat and well equipped for a family."
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Oct 11, 2024
"Very beautiful boat, comfortable."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 13, 2024
"Il a répondu à nos attentes et était bien équipé."
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2024
"Practical and comfortable."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2024
"Perfect for a first experience."
 
4
Region : Aquitaine - Cruise carried out on Jun 29, 2024
"Good."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024
"Very well equipped."
 
4
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 24, 2023
"Comfortable, clean and well-equipped."
 
5
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on May 8, 2023
"Nothing was missing, very good."
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 16, 2022
"Very functional"
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2021
"''Perfect for 3 couples''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2021
"auto-translation :''Practice''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2021
"auto-translation :''Perfect for our stay''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2021
"auto-translation :''Well''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2021
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable, large, plenty of storage, very pleasant on deck''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Oct 19, 2020
"auto-translation :''Spacious for 7 persons and sufficiently equipped.''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on May 10, 2019
"auto-translation :''Good comfort''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 20, 2019
"Superb"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2019
"auto-translation :''Nice boat, average insulation (a lot of humidity in one of the cabins and bathrooms)''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2018
"auto-translation :''Very correct''"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 17, 2018
"auto-translation :''Comfortable, planned for 6 we were only 4''"
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018
"Spacious, comfortable, well equipped"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Aug 3, 2018
"auto-translation :''Super, very good boat''"
 
4
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on May 31, 2018
"auto-translation :''Well, very good boat''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jun 16, 2018
"Boat was just the right design for us."

Only the departure and arrival bases need to be confirmed at the time of booking. You don't have to choose a precise route now.
During your cruise, you can follow one of our suggested itineraries or create your own.

Saint Gilles
Aigues-Mortes
the bridge of Frontignan

Saint Gilles - Sète - Saint Gilles

134 km - 0 locks - 18 h of navigation

Return cruise

⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Saint Gilles
  • Aigues-Mortes
  • the bridge of Frontignan
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    Saint Gilles
    Aigues-Mortes
    the bridge of Frontignan
    Mèze
    Sète

    Saint Gilles - Marseillan - Saint Gilles

    164 km - 0 locks - 22 h of navigation

    Return cruise

    ⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Saint Gilles
  • Aigues-Mortes
  • the bridge of Frontignan
  • Mèze
  • Sète
    • View the details of this cruise

    Saint Gilles - Sète - Saint Gilles

    134 Km - 0 Locks - 18 h of navigation - 5 Nights

    From St Gilles to Gallician, 13 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : St Gilles > Gallician

    Saint Gilles

    The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.

    From Gallician to Carnon, 30 km, 0 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation

    Stopover : Gallician > Aigues Mortes > La Grande Motte > Carnon

    Aigues-Mortes

    This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.

    From Carnon to Frontignan, 27 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Carnon > Palavas les Flots > Frontignan

    the bridge of Frontignan

    With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.

    From Frontignan to La Grande Motte, 30 km, 0 Lock(s), 4 h of navigation

    Stopover : Frontignan > Palavas les Flots > Carnon > La Grande Motte

    the bridge of Frontignan

    With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.

    From La Grande Motte to St Gilles, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

    Stopover : La Grande Motte > Aigues Mortes > Gallician > St Gilles

    Aigues-Mortes

    This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.

    Saint Gilles

    The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.

    Saint Gilles - Marseillan - Saint Gilles

    164 Km - 0 Locks - 22 h of navigation - 5 Nights

    From St Gilles to Gallician, 13 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : St Gilles > Gallician

    Saint Gilles

    The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.

    From Gallician to Palavas les Flots, 35 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Gallician > Aigues Mortes > La Grande Motte > Carnon > Palavas les Flots

    Aigues-Mortes

    This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.

    From Palavas les Flots to Marseillan, 34 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

    Stopover : Palavas les Flots > Frontignan > Sète > Marseillan

    Mèze

    There are a few places of interest to discover in this old town dating from 600 B.C., with its fishing port at the edge of the Thau Lagoon: the Penitents' Chapel, the Church of Saint-Hilaire and the market buildings.

    Sète

    The birthplace of George Brassens, a fact celebrated by the museum dedicated to him, is located right between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean. Nautical jousting tournaments take place here from May to September.

    the bridge of Frontignan

    With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.

    From Marseillan to Carnon, 39 km, 0 Lock(s), 5.2 h of navigation

    Stopover : Marseillan > Sète > Frontignan > Palavas les Flots > Carnon

    Mèze

    There are a few places of interest to discover in this old town dating from 600 B.C., with its fishing port at the edge of the Thau Lagoon: the Penitents' Chapel, the Church of Saint-Hilaire and the market buildings.

    Sète

    The birthplace of George Brassens, a fact celebrated by the museum dedicated to him, is located right between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean. Nautical jousting tournaments take place here from May to September.

    the bridge of Frontignan

    With an air draft of only 1.5m, it is necessary to wait for its deck to raise to pass on a barge. This occurs twice each day, at 8:30 and 16:00.

    From Carnon to St Gilles, 43 km, 0 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Carnon > La Grande Motte > Aigues Mortes > Gallician > St Gilles

    Aigues-Mortes

    This fortified town was built by Louis XIV in the 13th century. Its most significant monument is the Tower of Constance, which in times gone by served as a state prison.

    Saint Gilles

    The Abbey of Saint-Gilles dates back to the 10th century. This former Benedictine monastery has been one of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France since 1998.
    Cancellation Insurance€127.74
    Cancellation due to illness, accident, hospitalisation and many other reasons !
    Interruption of cruises due to drought or flooding
    All passengers are insured
    To find out more, view our insurance documents
    The choice is compulsory
    My complements
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    adjustment costs
    		€250.00
    adjustment costs
    		€50.00
    Bike
    		€40.00
    Car park
    		€40.00
    Child bike seat
    		€10.00
    Cleaning service
    		€160.00
    CrisBoat Deposit Insurance
    Insure your deposit so that you get your money back if the deposit is retained in the event of damage caused to the boat during the cruise.
    See conditions
    		€204.00
    CrisBoat Deposit Insurance
    Insure your deposit so that you get your money back if the deposit is retained in the event of damage caused to the boat during the cruise.
    See conditions
    		€0.00
    Deck cushions
    		€0.00
    Early check-in
    		€125.00
    Free Cancellation Insurance
    		€0.00
    Lantern
    		€0.00
    Late check-out
    		€125.00
    Pay In Full
    		€0.00
    Plancha/gas BBQ
    		€38.00
    Return transfer by taxi with CrisBoat (6 people max)

    Transfert Taxi spécial

    		 €0.00
    Supplement
    		€100.00
    Unlimited prepaid fuel
    		€0.00
    Unlimited prepaid fuel
    		€350.00
    Waterways Map
    		€44.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Flex Cruise Plan
    		€195.00
    Package

    Ce pack inclut le forfait navigation (illimité) (carburant) et le Rachat Partiel de caution (caution ramenée à 270 € au lieu de 2480 € ou 370 € au lieu de 2750 € ou 530 € au lieu de 3030 € ou 790 € au lieu de 3580 €).
    		€515.00
    Pack Essentiel
    		€65.00
    Pet
    		€85.00
    Special Guide
    		€0.00
    Special Insurance
    		€0.00
    My options

    If you wait until the day of departure to pay for your extras, the rate may be higher and subject to availability..

    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Pet
    		€85.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Bike
    		€45.00
    Car park
    		€45.00
    Child Bike
    		€30.00
    Plancha/gas BBQ
    		€42.00

    Customer reviews for CrisBoat

      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 (engine oil, fuel, gas, etc.), payable locally based on your actual consumption.
        👉 On average, expect around €300 to €450 for a week (or proportionally less for a shorter stay).

      ** Included on some boats

    The locks are automatic or electric and manned by lock keepers. The locks are closed the 1st of may .


    The ladder of locks at Fonsérannes (near Béziers) is very busy during the high season. Frontignan Bridge opens twice a day, in the morning and mid-afternoon.
    The one-way or the navigation towards the Carmargue while crossing the Etang de Thau can be canceled or interrupted if the climatic conditions, in particular the wind, do not allow to pass the Etang de Thau. This does not prevent you from sailing while waiting for the reopening of the pond to navigation.

    1° The boat

    Yes, on every boats. There will be an additional charge.

    Sheets are provided on all boats. Towels and tea towels are provided on many boats, otherwise it is possible to rent them on site by pre-booking and paying for them on the day of departure.

    The dual steering position (inside and outside) with a terrace, the bow thruster (available on boats over 10 m), and the electric toilets (present on almost all boats) are all very useful for a successful cruise.
    On some Comfort and Premium boats, you will also find a microwave, a bimini (retractable sun canopy), and an air conditioning/air cooling system, which can also be very pleasant.
    On licence-free boats, the air-conditioning system can lower the interior temperature by up to 10 °C below the outside temperature (note: the performance of the air conditioning decreases significantly if the canal or river water temperature is too high, for example during heatwaves).

    No. The engine hour meter (same as a car meter, but in operating hour) is read on the day of departure, as well as on the return trip. You will then pay the motor hours used x boat navigation rate (the rate may vary depending on the boat), unless you have opted for a Package including the prepaid naviagtion rate

    Yes, on all boats. However, bring a rather long extension cord, because most of the time the plug will be located on the boat's inner dashboard (on the fleet Vision, Royal Mystique, Estivale Octo Fly and Horizon, there is a 220 V socket in each cabin) and if necessary plan to rent a 12v->220 v converter, if the boat is not equipped. Teh boat battery capacity may be limited, try as much as possible to moor on a dock equipped with power terminal.

    No, Wi-Fi is not available on board the boats. However, a 4G key is available as an option if required.

    No, household products are not provided. Please bring them with you and use eco-friendly, bleach-free products.

    2° The Cruise

    It should be noted that all regions are accessible to novices, except the Lot, which requires some navigation skills. The choice is made according to your desires and the region you want to discover. 

     

    Once you have chosen the region, you must choose between a round trip cruise (return to the starting point) or a one-way trip (you drop the boat off at another base). It should be noted that a one-way ticket is only possible for cruises of at least one week and involves costs: one-way supplement (between €100 and €200) + if necessary, transfer of the vehicle (between €100 and €300). About 

    90% of the rentals are made on a round-trip cruise.

    3° Navigation

     It depends on the waterways. Generally speaking, on canals, there is no problem to moor in the middle of nature, however on most rivers, this is either impossible or inadvisable.

    Yes, without any problem. In 2023, 63% of our customers rented a licence free boat for the first time.

     Depending on the number of boats, it takes between 20 min and 30 min (excluding waiting time in July/August on the Canal du Midi).

    No. However, it is strongly recommended for children who do not know how to swim or for parents' first experience of navigation.

     Between 6 km/h and 10 km/h, depending on the current and wind.

    You can navigate from sunrise to sunset. However, when there are lock keepers (which is the case on most waterways), you will be limited to the working hours of the lock keepers, which vary throughout the season.

    • Low season: from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm (depending on the region)
    • High season: from 8:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 19:00 (depending on the region)

    You can order the waterways guide when booking your cruise. In this guide you will find all the information you need to prepare your cruise (locks, shops,...). If you do not have that guide, the base will lend you one on the day of departure.

    Depending on the number of locks and the season, you will navigate on average of 5 to 7 hours per day, i.e. between 25km and 40km per day.

    On the day of departure, the appointment is set at 4pm. You can arrive a little earlier, around 3pm, if the boat is ready and the staff is available, you can leave a little earlier. Between your arrival and departure, it takes about 2 hours (administrative formalities, introduction to navigation and loading of the boat).

    Drop off is at 9am on the last day (except on certain bases, where the weekend return is made on Sunday evening instead of Monday morning). If you wish to free the boat earlier (for example on Sunday evening instead of Monday morning), you must inform the base on the day of departure.

    4° Supplement

    You can take out cancellation insurance, which covers the booking and all passengers. The conditions are available on this link. 

     

    You can also buy back the deposit. Depending on the boat, it is a partial redemption or the guarantee insurance (cruise insurance plus).

    There is no diesel station on the banks of rivers and canals. You will therefore not be able to refuel the boat. You generally have an autonomy of 2 weeks. 

     

    On the day of departure, you leave with a full tank and the base reads the hour meter on the boat's engine. On return, the base reads the counter again and you set the number of hours of navigation x the boat's navigation package. 

    Follow this link to get the cancellation insurance conditions.

    This depends on the region and the place of navigation. Generally speaking, in France, only river-sea ports (Camargue in particular) charge a fee, as well as certain marinas offering all services (showers, electricity, water). In Scotland, Italy and Canada, you will be asked to pay a flat fee to cover these costs when you book.

    Yes, you can either hire bikes from the base or take your own. Don't forget the anti-theft devices and helmets for children under 12.

    Only the fuel costs (navigation package) and the mooring costs (certain regions only) are compulsory. The other supplements are only non-compulsory options (bicycles, gas barbecue, cleaning package, deposit repurchase, etc.).


    On the day of departure, the base will ask you to pay a non-cash deposit by cheque (only possible in France), by credit card (in this case, remember to raise your credit card limit) or in cash. This deposit will be returned to you on your return, if no damage is found.

    You can park your car in the street near the base (free of charge in most cases) or if the base has a private car park (which is the case at most bases). In this case, you will be charged between €40 and €55 per week, depending on the base.

    5° Activities

    Yes, but you will need to get a fishing card, in a specialized store or via this link. 

    In most cases, it is either not recommended or prohibited to swim in the canals. The most suitable regions for swimming are Camargue, Le Lot , the Mayenne, the Petite Saône and the Charente.

    In Camargue, you will navigate very close to the Mediterranean and you can go swimming directly in the sea in many places.

    6° The crew

    Yes, without any problem. On the day of departure, the base will provide life jackets adapted for the youngest.

    It is strongly recommended that younger children are systematically equipped with them when they are outside. We also advise you to opt for boats with a footboard terrace at the back of the boat, such as the fleet Estivale, Sedan, Elegance and Horizon.

    It is necessary to have at least 2 adults on board.

    7° The booking

    To confirm your booking, you must pay 50% of the rental price, the balance will be requested 6 weeks before departure. You will automatically receive a reminder email with payment terms and conditions.

    Yes, you can choose to pay either by credit card or by bank transfer. 

    Yes, you can find out about all our gift cards by following this link: https://www.capcadeau.com/cris-boat.

    Overview of your cruise

    Saint Gilles Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 3pm
    Saint Gilles Monday May 25, 2026 at 9am
    Rental price :
    €2,849.00
    Discounted price :
    €2,129.00
    By booking now, you save €720.00
    Cancellation insurance :
    €0.00
    Total supplements :
    €0.00
    Total due :
    €2,129.00

    From €266 / person

    Deposit to be paid on booking :
    €2,129.00
    Total extras to be paid on the day of departure :
    €0.00
    Fuel :
    Approx. €400 to pay at the end of the stay
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