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TARPON 32
TARPON 32

2 cabins/2 bathrooms, ideal for 2 couples with 2 children

TARPON 32
TARPON 32

Terrace with bimini top

TARPON 32
TARPON 32

Double steering position

TARPON 32
TARPON 32

Bright lounge area

TARPON 32
TARPON 32

Example on the river Charente

1° THE BOAT

Tarpon 32

No licence, no experience
Range Comfort
Layout Tarpon 32
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - Outside Steering Position
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - A Rear Sundeck
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - At the Dawn
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - ext 7
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - ext 4
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - ext 5
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - ext 6
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - ext 8
Boating Holidays with Tarpon 32 - ext 9
Tarpon 32 - Rear Cabin with a Double Bed and a Single Bed
Tarpon 32 - Kitchen with a Large Fridge
Tarpon 32 - Lounge, convertible into a Double Bed
Tarpon 32 - Front Cabin with a Double Bed and a Single Bed
4 2
Two steering positions
220V socket
Electric toilets
Bimini Top

Comfort level :

8 people maximum

Boat deposit : €1,900

Hourly fuel rate : €12.20/h of navigation (to be paid on return of your rental, unless you take a Pack including unlimited fuel)

Bed linen (sheets and pillowcases) are included.
NB: For all boats, a minimum of 2 adults is required.

  • 2 single and double beds cabins
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 wc
  • Length : 9.10m
  • Width : 3.75m
Heating/cooling
  • Heating
Electricity
  • 12v socket (car lighter)
  • 220V outlet if plugged in at the dock
Navigation
  • Inside steering position
  • Outside steering position
Other
  • Electric toilets
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillowcases,...)
  • Blankets/duvets
Technique
  • Diesel engine
  • Bath ladder
Kitchen equipment
  • Fridge 160 L
  • Freezer
  • Oven/broiler
  • Gas cooking plate
  • Manual coffee maker (coffee pot + filter holder)
Outside
  • Outdoor dining terrace
  • Bimini/Sunshade
Audio equipment
  • CD player/radio
  • MP3/USB

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 71 opinion)

Score Awarded

 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 26, 2025
"Well maintained."
 
5
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on May 24, 2025
"Très bien adapté pour 4 personnes."
 
4
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on May 10, 2025
"Suitable for a first time."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 19, 2025
"Spacious and well maintained."
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2025
"Suitable for a first experience."
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2025
"It's ok."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Nov 8, 2024
"Very good and spacious."
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Oct 18, 2024
"To be perfect, it would need a micro wave."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2024
"Clean, well arranged."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 21, 2024
"Very nice boat, clean and spacious."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on May 10, 2024
"Completely functional."
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Apr 12, 2024
"Well-equipped."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Oct 14, 2023
"The boat was well adjusted to our needs."
 
5
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2023
"Perfectly suited to our needs."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2023
"Easy to manoeuvre and moor."
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Jul 1, 2023
"Glad to have been able to benefit from a recent boat."
 
5
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2023
"Great for 4 people."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 7, 2023
"Well suited to our needs. Functional."
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 30, 2022
"''Very pleasant boat''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on May 6, 2022
"Clean. Not new, but nothing special to report"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 10, 2021
"''Very functional, good size & layout''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 6, 2021
"auto-translation :''Quite easy to operate''"
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2021
"auto-translation :''Comfortable''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 2, 2021
"auto-translation :''Great, the Tarpon 32! Good size, good habitability. Great !''"
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 19, 2021
"auto-translation :''Habitabilité et le confort sont top.''"
 
5
Region : Mayenne and Anjou - Cruise carried out on Jul 26, 2021
"auto-translation :''There were 4 of us on a boat designed for 6 or even 8''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 5, 2021
"auto-translation :''Clean and spacious, outdoor furniture a bit too basic, no sunbeds''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2020
"The boat is ugly and slow but very practical"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Oct 12, 2019
"auto-translation :''Comfort Max. at 3, missing some hooks to hang clothes out of the cabinets.''"
 
5
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Oct 14, 2019
"auto-translation :''Spacious, comfortable, handy, clean.''"
 
4
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Aug 30, 2019
"auto-translation :''The Tarpon 32 is very well arranged for 4 people, too bad that the lack of awning deprived us from taking full advantage of the outer deck.''"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 6, 2019
"auto-translation :''Comfortable for 4 adults''"
 
5
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Aug 31, 2019
"auto-translation :''The Tarpon 32 is perfect for 2 couples,''"
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2019
"auto-translation :''Well arranged''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 18, 2019
"auto-translation :''Very large space''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Apr 19, 2019
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable for a family of 4''"
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Aug 25, 2018
"auto-translation :''Neuf, parfait''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jun 23, 2018
"auto-translation :''Really suitable for 2 couples.''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jun 9, 2018
"auto-translation :''Accessibility problem at the back, lack of storage space in the square''"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on May 28, 2018
"auto-translation :''Good general condition - clean and easy daily maintenance - comfortable to 4 people - toilets too small - lack of ventilation if bad weather''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 9, 2018
"auto-translation :''No complaints''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2018
"auto-translation :''Very well equipped, spacious, easy to drive''"
 
3
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on May 5, 2018
"auto-translation :''Well at the comfort level and dish accessories''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 28, 2018
"auto-translation :''Very good''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 25, 2017
"auto-translation :''Perfect for two couples''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2017
"auto-translation :''Tarpon 32 exactly adapted to two couples''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2017
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable for 2 couples with bathroom in each cabin We think back in spring on this same cruise and we want The same boat''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2017
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable cabins for two couples, access by ladder to the rear we were a little embarrassed when the mooring was from the back, as we had a dog''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable size suited the upper deck is a little small for more than 4 people''"
 
5
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2017
"Great for the two of us. Well equipped and easy to steer after few teething problems."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on May 15, 2017
"auto-translation :''Vast for two adult couples''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 8, 2017
"auto-translation :''Well laid out''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 1, 2017
"auto-translation :''Very logeable for 2 couples.''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 3, 2016
"auto-translation :''Well designed boat''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2016
"auto-translation :'Very good, great river boat ''"
 
5
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2016
"We really liked it, top deck was a bit small for 6, would take a longer one next time"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016
"auto-translation :''Large , well designed, clean''"
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2016
"Good layout"
 
3
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 30, 2016
"auto-translation :''Well but the disadvantage is the lack of visibility on the outside when it is in the central part''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 7, 2016
"auto-translation : "Perfect houseboat except lack of bow thruster""
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 6, 2016
"auto-translation :"Houseboat no license in good order""
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2016
"auto-translation :"Comfortable boat""
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015
"Very well equipped"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Aug 18, 2015
"auto-translation :"Beautiful cabin , beautiful square, but terrace can be a bit small""
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2015
"auto-translation :"Very comfortable boat for 4 people""
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2015
"auto-translation :"Spacious, practical and clean condition""
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on May 23, 2015
"auto-translation :"Very well organized , easy going""
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jun 15, 2015
"auto-translation :"Perfect""
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jul 6, 2015
"auto-translation :"Very good""
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2015
"Leaked a quite a lot when it rained"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Apr 25, 2015
"auto-translation :"Corresponds to the description and our expectations""
2° POSSIBLE CRUISES

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.

Carcassonne
Marseillette
Trèbes
the Canal Bridge of the Repudre
Le Somail

Carcassonne - Le Somail - Carcassonne

124 km - 52 locks - 27 h of navigation

Return cruise

⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Carcassonne
  • Marseillette
  • Trèbes
  • the Canal Bridge of the Repudre
  • Le Somail
    • View the details of this cruise
    Carcassonne
    Villepinte
    Bram
    Castelnaudary
    the locks scale of Saint-Roch

    Carcassonne - Port-Lauragais - Carcassonne

    108 km - 64 locks - 27 h of navigation

    Return cruise

    ⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Carcassonne
  • Villepinte
  • Bram
  • Castelnaudary
  • the locks scale of Saint-Roch
    • View the details of this cruise

    Carcassonne - Le Somail - Carcassonne

    124 Km - 52 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

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

    Stopover : Carcassonne

    Carcassonne

    The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.

    From Carcassonne to Marseillette, 23 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

    Stopover : Carcassonne > Trèbes > Marseillette

    Marseillette

    Wedged between the Minervois and Corbières vineyards, today this town is known for producing the most rice in the region; the rice fields can be seen from the lagoon.

    Carcassonne

    The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.

    Trèbes

    The old village, with its narrow streets, was built around the Church of Saint-Etienne. The latter houses the "Treasures of Trèbes": 320 oak corbels which support the structural beams, each featuring a painted figure: men, women, animals…

    From Marseillette to Homps, 18 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Marseillette > Puichéric > Homps

    Marseillette

    Wedged between the Minervois and Corbières vineyards, today this town is known for producing the most rice in the region; the rice fields can be seen from the lagoon.

    From Homps to Le Somail, 21 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Homps > Argens > Le Somail

    Le Somail

    In addition to its Hat-making Museum and its old bridge, Le Somail has 4 structures listed as historical monuments: the former icehouse, the chapel, the old guard building and the former inn.

    the Canal Bridge of the Repudre

    Throughout the length of the Canal du Midi there are 49 aqueducts, most of them built by Vauban; only the Répudre Aqueduct was completed during the building of the canal, in 1676.

    From Le Somail to Puichéric, 31 km, 8 Lock(s), 5.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Le Somail > Argens > Homps > Puichéric

    Le Somail

    In addition to its Hat-making Museum and its old bridge, Le Somail has 4 structures listed as historical monuments: the former icehouse, the chapel, the old guard building and the former inn.

    the Canal Bridge of the Repudre

    Throughout the length of the Canal du Midi there are 49 aqueducts, most of them built by Vauban; only the Répudre Aqueduct was completed during the building of the canal, in 1676.

    From Puichéric to Trèbes, 17 km, 11 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

    Stopover : Puichéric > Marseillette > Trèbes

    Marseillette

    Wedged between the Minervois and Corbières vineyards, today this town is known for producing the most rice in the region; the rice fields can be seen from the lagoon.

    Trèbes

    The old village, with its narrow streets, was built around the Church of Saint-Etienne. The latter houses the "Treasures of Trèbes": 320 oak corbels which support the structural beams, each featuring a painted figure: men, women, animals…

    From Trèbes to Carcassonne, 14 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Trèbes > Carcassonne

    Trèbes

    The old village, with its narrow streets, was built around the Church of Saint-Etienne. The latter houses the "Treasures of Trèbes": 320 oak corbels which support the structural beams, each featuring a painted figure: men, women, animals…

    Carcassonne

    The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.

    Carcassonne - Port-Lauragais - Carcassonne

    108 Km - 64 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

    From Carcassonne to Villesèquelande, 13 km, 5 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Carcassonne > Villesèquelande

    Carcassonne

    The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.

    From Villesèquelande to Villepinte, 14 km, 4 Lock(s), 2.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Villesèquelande > Bram > Bram > Villepinte

    Villepinte

    The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

    Bram

    Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.

    From Villepinte to Castelnaudary, 12 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

    Stopover : Villepinte > Castelnaudary

    Villepinte

    The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

    Castelnaudary

    This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.

    the locks scale of Saint-Roch

    This ladder of locks, near to Castelnaudary, was constructed in 1678. It was electrified by the Germans during the Second World War.

    From Castelnaudary to Port Lauragais, 15 km, 9 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Castelnaudary > Port Lauragais

    Castelnaudary

    This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.

    From Port Lauragais to Castelnaudary, 15 km, 9 Lock(s), 3.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Port Lauragais > Castelnaudary

    Castelnaudary

    This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.

    From Castelnaudary to Villepinte, 12 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

    Stopover : Castelnaudary > Villepinte

    Villepinte

    The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

    Castelnaudary

    This town, widely known for its Cassoulet, also features a number of interesting historical monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, the Moulin (windmill) de Curagel, or even the 13th century Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.

    the locks scale of Saint-Roch

    This ladder of locks, near to Castelnaudary, was constructed in 1678. It was electrified by the Germans during the Second World War.

    From Villepinte to Carcassonne, 27 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation

    Stopover : Villepinte > Bram > Bram > Villesèquelande > Carcassonne

    Villepinte

    The 12th century Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de la Romenguière.

    Bram

    Bram, the circular town with its 13th century church. At the House of Archaeology you can discover the ancient past of this city.

    Carcassonne

    The medieval city of Carcassonne has had two designations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Dating back to the Roman Empire, this fortified city later became a garrison town.
    3° EXTRAS
    Cancellation Insurance€96.54
    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
    		€49.00
    Child bike seat
    		€10.00
    Converter 12v/220v
    		€10.00
    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
    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
    		 €140.00
    Free Cancellation Insurance
    		€0.00
    Pay In Full
    		€0.00
    Plancha/gasBBQ
    		€30.00
    Return by taxi (5-6 people)

    Transfert Taxi spécial

    		 €0.00
    Skipper
    		€0.00
    Supplement
    		€100.00
    Unlimited prepaid fuel
    		€0.00
    Waterways Map
    		€42.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Child Bike
    		€49.00
    Liberty Pack

    This package includes unlimited fuel, the rental of 1 bike, the final cleaning of the boat (inside and outside), and the Deposit Insurance. We recommend booking this package if you plan to cruise more than 5 hours per day.

    		 €675.00
    Sleeping kit if not included
    		€8.00
    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
    Cleaning service
    		€130.00
    Pet
    		€80.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Baby Set
    		€0.00
    Bike
    		€56.00
    Child Bike
    		€49.00
    Cleaning Set
    		€12.00
    Converter 12v/220v
    		€12.00
    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
    		 €140.00
    Fishing rod
    		€8.00
    Flat screen / DVD
    		€60.00
    Plancha/gasBBQ
    		€35.00
    Tea towel set
    		€2.00
    Towel set
    		€12.00

    Customer reviews for CrisBoat

    4° Frequently Asked Questions

      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

    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 double steering position (inside and outside) with terrace, bow thruster (for boats over 10 m) and electric toilets (avaulable on almost all boats) are very useful for a successful cruise. 

    On some of the Comfort and Premium boats you will also have a microwave, a sun awning (bimini) and an air conditioning/cooling system which can also be very pleasant.

    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 organic, 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

    Carcassonne Saturday Jun 14, 2025 at 3pm
    Carcassonne Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 9am
    Rental price :
    €2,476.00
    Discounted price :
    €1,609.00
    By booking now, you save €867.00
    Cancellation insurance :
    €0.00
    Total supplements :
    €0.00
    Total to be paid :
    €1,609.00

    From €201 / person

    Deposit to be paid on booking :
    €1,609.00
    Total extras to be paid on the day of departure :
    €0.00
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