4 Cabins
Rear terrace on one level
Bright lounge with interior steering position
2 large bathrooms
Ideal for 8 people
Estivale Octo
The Estivale Octo, built by the Nicols shipyard since the late 2000s, is a spacious licence-free cruiser designed to comfortably accommodate two couples and four children or four couples, thanks to its four cabins and two large bathrooms. Its generous interior volumes and well-designed layout make it an ideal boat for a relaxing river cruise with family or friends.
Like all boats in the Estivale range, the Octo features a beautiful aft terrace, easily accessible from the saloon through a wide sliding glass door, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Equipped with a bow thruster, it makes mooring and lock manoeuvres easier while offering sleeping areas that provide a home-like level of comfort.
Highlights and equipment of the Estivale Octo
Two steering positions: one interior and one exterior- Two terraces: one at the bow and a larger aft terrace
- Flat screen with DVD player in the saloon
- Fully equipped kitchen with 220 L refrigerator, oven and hob
- Two spacious shower compartments
- Two electric toilets
- 220 V socket usable when the boat is connected to shore power
- 12 V cigarette lighter socket usable at all times
- Bow thruster facilitating manoeuvres
Configuration of sleeping arrangements
- 2 cabins: 1 double bed (140 × 190 cm)
- 2 cabins: 2 single beds (70 × 190 cm) convertible into 1 double bed (140 × 190 cm)
- Saloon: Convertible bench forming a double bed (140 × 190 cm)
This licence-free boat is available for a river cruise on the Canal du Midi / Camargue, in Brittany, Burgundy, Franche Comté, on the Lot, the Charente, in Alsace, and on the Mayenne / Anjou waterways.
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
Comfort level : 
10 people maximum
Boat deposit : €4,500
Bed linen (sheets and pillowcases) as well as towels are included.
Important: For all boats, a minimum of 2 adults on board is required.
- 2 double bed cabins
- 2 single/double beds cabins
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 wc
- Length : 13.50m
- Width : 3.80m
- Fridge 210 L
- Freezer
- Oven/broiler
- Gas cooking plate
- Manual coffee maker (coffee pot + filter holder)
- LCD screen with DVD player
- CD player/radio
- MP3/USB
- Heating
- 12v socket (car lighter)
- 220V outlet if plugged in at the dock
- Inside steering position
- Outside steering position
- Bow thruster
- Outdoor dining terrace
- L.E.D lanterns
- Bimini/Sunshade
- Deck shower
- Diesel engine
- Bath ladder
- Electric toilets
- Bed linen (sheets, pillowcases,...)
- Blankets/duvets
4.6/5
(based on 13 ratings)
Score Awarded
"Very good."
"Perfect."
"Satisfactory, but it was starting to show its age."
"Very good choice."
"Spacious, very well equipped."
"Lack of space."
"Plenty of space; the cabins are large, the shower and toilet very good. Large fridge."
"Great."
"Positive point: Very well laid out. Negative point: Significant condensation."
"Very good"
"auto-translation :''Comfortable for 8 people''"
"auto-translation :''Perfect boat for 4 adults and 4 children. Well equipped, comfortable.''"
"As motorhome travelers, we quickly got used to the compact space."