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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

No licence, no experience
Range Comfort
Layout Calypso
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 - Portside Rear Cabin choice of 1 Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Calypso - Starboard Rear Cabin choice of 1 Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Calypso - Bathroom
Calypso - Central Cabin choice of 1 Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Calypso - Kitchen
Calypso - Lounge convertible in a Double Bed
6
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets

Comfort level :

8 people maximum

Boat deposit : €3,270

Hourly fuel rate : €18.93/h of navigation (to be paid on return of your rental, unless you take a Pack including unlimited fuel)

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 35 opinion)

Score Awarded

 
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 our suggested itinerary or create your own.

Jarnac
Nersac
Angoulême
Cognac
Dompierre
Port d'Envaux
Saintes
Chaniers
Saint Savinien

Jarnac - Angoulême - St Savinien - Jarnac

230 km - 40 locks - 39 h of navigation

Return cruise

⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Jarnac
  • Nersac
  • Angoulême
  • Cognac
  • Dompierre
  • Port d'Envaux
  • Saintes
  • Chaniers
  • Saint Savinien
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    Jarnac - Angoulême - St Savinien - Jarnac

    230 Km - 40 Locks - 39 h of navigation - 11 Nights

    From Jarnac to Jarnac, 0 km, 0 Lock(s), 0 h of navigation

    Stopover : Jarnac

    Jarnac

    This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.

    From Jarnac to Châteauneuf, 17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Jarnac > Châteauneuf

    Jarnac

    This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.

    From Châteauneuf to Angoulême, 26 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Châteauneuf > Sireuil > Angoulême

    Nersac

    A former hotspot of the papermaking industry, Nersac still retains some remnants of its past, such as its paper mills.

    Angoulême

    Angoulême, France's capital of comic books and a city of art and history, offers a captivating exploration of its old town perched on a hill, surrounded by ramparts overlooking the Charente River. Here you will discover the 12th-century Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the town hall surrounded by flower gardens, the ramparts with a panoramic view of the Charente valley, charming mansions, lively narrow streets, and numerous murals. The CNBDI, a must-see, houses a museum dedicated to comic books with a magnificent collection of original drawings and a specialised library. The ‘Le Nil’ Paper Museum traces the history of the paper industry, while the Museum of Fine Arts presents diverse collections, ranging from paleontological and archaeological art to African and Oceanic artworks, as well as paintings and ceramics.

    From Angoulême to Sireuil, 18 km, 6 Lock(s), 3.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Angoulême > Sireuil

    Nersac

    A former hotspot of the papermaking industry, Nersac still retains some remnants of its past, such as its paper mills.

    Angoulême

    Angoulême, France's capital of comic books and a city of art and history, offers a captivating exploration of its old town perched on a hill, surrounded by ramparts overlooking the Charente River. Here you will discover the 12th-century Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the town hall surrounded by flower gardens, the ramparts with a panoramic view of the Charente valley, charming mansions, lively narrow streets, and numerous murals. The CNBDI, a must-see, houses a museum dedicated to comic books with a magnificent collection of original drawings and a specialised library. The ‘Le Nil’ Paper Museum traces the history of the paper industry, while the Museum of Fine Arts presents diverse collections, ranging from paleontological and archaeological art to African and Oceanic artworks, as well as paintings and ceramics.

    From Sireuil to Jarnac, 25 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation

    Stopover : Sireuil > Châteauneuf > Jarnac

    Jarnac

    This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.

    From Jarnac to Cognac, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Jarnac > Cognac

    Jarnac

    This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.

    Cognac

    The production of Cognac is at the heart of this town. Blackish walls, darkened by the evaporation of alcohol in the majestic buildings; everything revolves around this brandy. Most of the cellars can be visited, and of course tasting is an inviting possibility.

    From Cognac to Dompierre, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Cognac > Dompierre

    Dompierre

    With its ferryboat, very similar to the one in Chaniers, this town features a magnificient wash house, now unused for many years.

    From Dompierre to Port d'Envaux, 32 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

    Stopover : Dompierre > Saintes > Port d'Envaux

    Dompierre

    With its ferryboat, very similar to the one in Chaniers, this town features a magnificient wash house, now unused for many years.

    Port d'Envaux

    At the end of the old lanes, where you can see the beautiful stately homes, you will find Panloy castle, noted for its tapestries and woodwork.

    Saintes

    The main monument of this Roman town is the Arch of Germanicus. It marked the main entrance to the Roman town in front of the bridge which crossed the Charente river. Dedicated to the Emperor Tiberius, Drusus and Germanicus, it was built by a noble santon by the name of Caius Julius Rufus around 18-19 A.D.; it was scheduled for demolition in 1843, but it was saved through the intervention of Prosper Mérimée, thanks to whom the arch was dismantled then reassembled in Place Bassompierre.

    Chaniers

    One of the curiosities of this town is the maintaining of a ferryboat, both for pedestrian and vehicular crossings; one of the rare few still in operation, along with the one in Dompierre.

    From Port d'Envaux to Saintes, 29 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation

    Stopover : Port d'Envaux > St Savinien > Port d'Envaux > Saintes

    Saint Savinien

    In addition to the church and its troglodyte houses, Saint-Savinien is known above all for its miniature port, where children can control miniature boats at the outdoor activities center.

    Port d'Envaux

    At the end of the old lanes, where you can see the beautiful stately homes, you will find Panloy castle, noted for its tapestries and woodwork.

    Saintes

    The main monument of this Roman town is the Arch of Germanicus. It marked the main entrance to the Roman town in front of the bridge which crossed the Charente river. Dedicated to the Emperor Tiberius, Drusus and Germanicus, it was built by a noble santon by the name of Caius Julius Rufus around 18-19 A.D.; it was scheduled for demolition in 1843, but it was saved through the intervention of Prosper Mérimée, thanks to whom the arch was dismantled then reassembled in Place Bassompierre.

    From Saintes to Cognac, 35 km, 3 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Saintes > Dompierre > Cognac

    Dompierre

    With its ferryboat, very similar to the one in Chaniers, this town features a magnificient wash house, now unused for many years.

    Saintes

    The main monument of this Roman town is the Arch of Germanicus. It marked the main entrance to the Roman town in front of the bridge which crossed the Charente river. Dedicated to the Emperor Tiberius, Drusus and Germanicus, it was built by a noble santon by the name of Caius Julius Rufus around 18-19 A.D.; it was scheduled for demolition in 1843, but it was saved through the intervention of Prosper Mérimée, thanks to whom the arch was dismantled then reassembled in Place Bassompierre.

    Chaniers

    One of the curiosities of this town is the maintaining of a ferryboat, both for pedestrian and vehicular crossings; one of the rare few still in operation, along with the one in Dompierre.

    Cognac

    The production of Cognac is at the heart of this town. Blackish walls, darkened by the evaporation of alcohol in the majestic buildings; everything revolves around this brandy. Most of the cellars can be visited, and of course tasting is an inviting possibility.

    From Cognac to Jarnac, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Cognac > Jarnac

    Jarnac

    This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.

    Cognac

    The production of Cognac is at the heart of this town. Blackish walls, darkened by the evaporation of alcohol in the majestic buildings; everything revolves around this brandy. Most of the cellars can be visited, and of course tasting is an inviting possibility.
    Cancellation Insurance€220.74
    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
    		€50.00
    adjustment costs
    		€250.00
    Bike
    		€88.00
    Car park
    		€88.00
    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
    		€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/gasBBQ
    		€82.00
    Return transfer by taxi with CrisBoat (6 people max)

    Transfert Taxi spécial

    		 €0.00
    Supplement
    		€100.00
    Unlimited prepaid fuel
    		€0.00
    Waterways Map
    		€42.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Child Bike
    		€55.00
    Pack Essentiel
    		€65.00
    Pet
    		€80.00
    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
    		€80.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Bike
    		€99.00
    Child Bike
    		€66.00

    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 (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

    There are not many locks. Most of the locks are manual, without a lock-keeper (you have to operate them yourself).. They are open on bank holidays.


    It is strongly advised to moor only on the pontoons provided, as the level of the Charente is influenced by the tides, and the level may fall or rise by a few centimetres at night.

    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

    Jarnac Saturday Apr 11, 2026 at 3pm
    Jarnac Wednesday Apr 22, 2026 at 9am
    Rental price :
    €3,679.00
    Cancellation insurance :
    €0.00
    Total supplements :
    €0.00
    Total to be paid :
    €3,679.00

    From €460 / person

    Deposit to be paid on booking :
    €1,839.50
    Total extras to be paid on the day of departure :
    €0.00
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