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COUNTESS
COUNTESS

2 cabins with private bathroom

COUNTESS
COUNTESS

Ideal for a couple with 2 children

1° THE BOAT

Countess

No licence and no experience
Range Standard
Layout Countess
Outside Steering Position
Sailing
A Furnished Sundeck
Countess - Rear Cabin with 1 Double Bed
Countess - Rear Bathroom
Countess - Lounge
Countess - Front Bathroom
Countess - Kitchen
Countess - Front Cabin with 2 Lits Simples
2 2
220 v socket
Dual cockpit

Comfort level :

6 maximum people

Boat deposit : 2480 €

Hourly fuel rate : 16.57 €/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.
NB: For all boats, a minimum of 2 adults is required.

  • 1 double bed cabin
  • 1 single bed cabin
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 wc
  • Length : 10.20m
  • Width : 3.56m
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
Kitchen equipment
  • Fridge 90 L
  • Oven/broiler
  • Gas cooking plate
  • Piston/bodum coffee maker
  • Tee towels
Navigation
  • Inside steering position
  • Outside steering position
Audio equipment
  • CD player/radio
  • MP3/USB

Average : 3.8 étoiles 3.8/5 (based on 6 opinion)

Score Awarded

 
4
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on Jul 9, 2023
"Nice boat."
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Oct 4, 2019
"auto-translation :''Good moving in and out.''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2019
"auto-translation :''Comfortable, clean''"
 
3
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Jul 31, 2019
"auto-translation :''The boat is comfortable inside and well equipped on the navigation plan.''"
 
5
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2018
"Was in a great condition. I like this model and this is the second time we hire it."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2018
"auto-translation :''Boat ok for the asking price''"

    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

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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.
During your cruise, you can follow one of our suggested itineraries or create your own.

Nevers
Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
La Charité-sur-Loire
Sancerre

Decize - St Satur - Decize

182 kms - 32 locks - 31h of navigation

Return cruise

⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Nevers
  • Marseilles-lès-Aubigny
  • La Charité-sur-Loire
  • Sancerre
    • See details of this cruise
    the Canal Bridge of Digion
    Paray-le-Monial

    Decize - Paray le Monial - Decize

    150 kms - 38 locks - 28h of navigation

    Return cruise

    ⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • the Canal Bridge of Digion
  • Paray-le-Monial
    • See details of this cruise
    Decize
    Cercy-la-Tour
    Châtillon-en-Bazois

    Decize - Baye - Decize

    132 kms - 66 locks - 31h of navigation

    Return cruise

    ⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Decize
  • Cercy-la-Tour
  • Châtillon-en-Bazois
    • See details of this cruise

    Decize - St Satur - Decize

    182 Km - 32 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

    From Decize to Fleury sur Loire, 12 km, 1 Lock(s), 1.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Decize > Fleury sur Loire

    From Fleury sur Loire to Plagny, 22 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation

    Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers > Plagny

    Nevers

    Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.

    From Plagny to La Charité sur Loire, 35 km, 8 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Plagny > Marseilles les Aubigny > La Charité sur Loire

    Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

    This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

    La Charité-sur-Loire

    Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.

    From La Charité sur Loire to St Satur, 22 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : La Charité sur Loire > St Satur

    Sancerre

    This town revolves around wine. In the town century you can find the Sancerre Dovetail, which brings together a number of wine-growers from the region and offers a guided tour and a tasting of the best Sancerre has to offer.

    La Charité-sur-Loire

    Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.

    From St Satur to Marseilles les Aubigny, 34 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : St Satur > La Charité sur Loire > Marseilles les Aubigny

    Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

    This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

    Sancerre

    This town revolves around wine. In the town century you can find the Sancerre Dovetail, which brings together a number of wine-growers from the region and offers a guided tour and a tasting of the best Sancerre has to offer.

    La Charité-sur-Loire

    Upon arrival, the stone bridge sets the tone for this village's past; it is one of only two original bridges on the Loire. Also designated a 'city of books', La Charité-sur-Loire is known above all for the Basilica of Sainte-Croix, which was one of the largest religious buildings in France, before various wars partially destroyed the landmark.

    From Marseilles les Aubigny to Nevers, 25 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation

    Stopover : Marseilles les Aubigny > Plagny > Nevers

    Marseilles-lès-Aubigny

    This small village was one of the first French river ports of the 19th century.

    Nevers

    Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.

    From Nevers to Decize, 32 km, 4 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation

    Stopover : Nevers > Fleury sur Loire > Decize

    Nevers

    Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.

    Decize - Paray le Monial - Decize

    150 Km - 38 Locks - 28 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

    From Decize to Gannay, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Decize > Gannay

    From Gannay to Dompierre, 24 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Gannay > Beaulon > Dompierre

    From Dompierre to Digoin, 25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Dompierre > Pierrefitte > Digoin

    the Canal Bridge of Digion

    This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

    From Digoin to Digoin, 22 km, 8 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation

    Stopover : Digoin > Paray le Monial > Digoin

    Paray-le-Monial

    The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur is the most well-known landmark of Paray-le-Monial. This 12th century building, built by Hugh of Semur, is the best preserved example of Cluniac architecture in Burgundy.

    the Canal Bridge of Digion

    This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

    From Digoin to Dompierre, 25 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Digoin > Pierrefitte > Dompierre

    the Canal Bridge of Digion

    This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.

    From Dompierre to Gannay, 24 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Dompierre > Beaulon > Gannay

    From Gannay to Decize, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Gannay > Decize

    Decize - Baye - Decize

    132 Km - 66 Locks - 31 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

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

    Stopover : Decize

    From Decize to Panneçot, 29 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

    Stopover : Decize > Cercy la Tour > Panneçot

    Decize

    Situated at the confluence of the Loire, the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, this town resembles an island. The Church of Saint-Aré - with its Merovingian crypt - and the clock tower, are the most striking landmarks in Decize.

    Cercy-la-Tour

    This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.

    From Panneçot to Châtillon en Bazois, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Panneçot > Châtillon en Bazois

    Châtillon-en-Bazois

    One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.

    From Châtillon en Bazois to Baye, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Baye

    Châtillon-en-Bazois

    One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.

    From Baye to Châtillon en Bazois, 15 km, 14 Lock(s), 4.8 h of navigation

    Stopover : Baye > Châtillon en Bazois

    Châtillon-en-Bazois

    One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.

    From Châtillon en Bazois to Panneçot, 22 km, 9 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation

    Stopover : Châtillon en Bazois > Panneçot

    Châtillon-en-Bazois

    One visit not to be missed is to the castle of Châtillon-en-Bazois, built on a limestone spur in the 10th century.

    From Panneçot to Decize, 29 km, 10 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation

    Stopover : Panneçot > Cercy la Tour > Decize

    Decize

    Situated at the confluence of the Loire, the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, this town resembles an island. The Church of Saint-Aré - with its Merovingian crypt - and the clock tower, are the most striking landmarks in Decize.

    Cercy-la-Tour

    This village takes its name from the Tower of the old feudal castle, of which only ruins now remain. The village is pleasant, especially when strolling the small lanes leading to a terrace which overlooks the whole valley.
    3° EXTRAS
    Cancellation Insurance
    I would like to subscribe to the Cancellation Insurance (6% of the rental amount)

    New : The insurance covers interruption of cruises due to drought or flooding..
    Follow this link to see the general conditions of the cancellation insurance

    My complements
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Bike
    		€49.00
    Car park
    		€49.00
    Cleaning service
    		€140.00
    Deposit Insurance
    		€185.00
    Deposit Insurance
    		€0.00
    Early check-in
    		€100.00
    Flex Cruise Plan
    		€120.00
    Folder fees
    		€250.00
    Folder fees
    		€50.00
    Late check-out
    		€100.00
    Plancha/gasBBQ
    		€52.00
    Supplement
    		€100.00
    Unlimited prepaid fuel
    		€500.00
    Unlimited prepaid fuel
    		€0.00
    Waterways Map
    		€42.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    3G Key Wifi 1Go incl
    		€56.00
    Child Bike
    		€35.00
    Collision Damage Waiver
    		€161.00
    Package
    		€690.00
    Pack Essentiel
    		€65.00
    Pet
    		€80.00
    Special Guide
    		€0.00
    Special Insurance
    		€0.00
    My options
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    Pet
    		€80.00
    Name Quantity Price per unit
    3G Key Wifi 1Go incl
    		€63.00
    Bike
    		€56.00
    Car park
    		€56.00
    Child Bike
    		€42.00
    Plancha/gasBBQ
    		€60.00

    Information on navigation in Burgundy Nivernais

    The locks are automatic or electric and most are manned by lock keepers, except on the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal du Centre where some are manual. The locks are closed the 1st of May, the 14th of July and the 1rst of November.

    During the season locks are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and are closed for lunch between 12:00-13:00 (1:00 p.m.).


    Navigation on the Canal du Nivernais is currently suspended at Cercy la Tour (south of the Canal du Nivernais) until 15 June 2024 due to major maintenance work on a dam. As a result, if you are departing from Decize or Plagny, you can currently only cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Loire, and one-way cruises between Decize and Tannay or between Digoin and Châtillon en Bazois will only be possible for a departure after June 15th.

    On the Canal du Nivernais, there is a ladder of 16 consecutive locks:  l'échelle de Sardy.

    Customer reviews of Cris Boat

    Overview of your cruise

    Decize Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 3pm
    Decize Saturday Oct 25, 2025 at 9am
    Rental price :
    €1,779
    Discounted price :
    1 329 €
    By booking now, you save 450 €
    Cancellation insurance :
    €0
    Total supplements :
    €0
    Total to be paid :
    €1,329

    From 222 € / person

    Deposit to be paid on booking :
    €665
    Total extras to be paid on the day of departure :
    €0
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