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TARPON 37
TARPON 37

3 cabins, 2 bathrooms

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Pleasant outdoor area

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Tarpon 37 on the Lot river

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Bright living room

TARPON 37
TARPON 37

Terrace with table and chairs

Tarpon 37

No licence, no experience
Range Standard
Layout Tarpon 37
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 - Outside Steering Position
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 - Bow Thruster
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 - 3 Cabins
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 N - ext 4
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 N - ext 5
Canal Boat Tarpon 37 N - ext 6
Tarpon 37 - Portside Rear Cabin with a Double Bed
Tarpon 37 - Lounge convertible in Double Bed
Tarpon 37 - Kitchen with a Large Fridge
Tarpon 37 - Front Cabin with a Double bed
Tarpon 37 - Bathroom with Electric Toilet
Tarpon 37 - Starboard Rear Cabin with 2 Bunk Beds
4 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220V socket
Electric toilets
Bimini Top

Comfort level :

9 people maximum

Boat deposit : €2,100

Hourly fuel rate : €14.10/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.
Important: For all boats, a minimum of 2 adults on board is required.

  • 1 double bed cabin
  • 1 bunk beds cabin
  • 1 single and double beds cabin
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 wc
  • Length : 10.95m
  • Width : 3.90m
Navigation
  • Inside steering position
  • Outside steering position
  • Bow thruster
Heating/cooling
  • Heating
Electricity
  • 12v socket (car lighter)
  • 220V outlet if plugged in at the dock
Other
  • Electric toilets
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillowcases,...)
  • Blankets/duvets
Technique
  • Diesel engine
  • Bath ladder
Outside
  • Outdoor dining terrace
  • Bimini/Sunshade
Kitchen equipment
  • Fridge 160 L
  • Freezer
  • Oven/broiler
  • Gas cooking plate
  • Manual coffee maker (coffee pot + filter holder)
  • Extractor hood
Audio equipment
  • CD player/radio
  • MP3/USB

Average : 4.1 étoiles 4.1/5 (based on 38 opinion)

Score Awarded

 
3
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jun 28, 2025
"A bit old."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jun 21, 2025
"Very good."
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Jun 21, 2025
"It was a bit old but still satisfying."
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2025
"A bit old."
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Apr 12, 2025
"A bit old but easy to maneuver."
 
4
Region : Alsace - Cruise carried out on Apr 4, 2025
"That's what we wanted."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Nov 1, 2024
"Quite easy to steer."
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Aug 24, 2024
"Very pleasant."
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2024
"Well laid out."
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2023
"Good."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2023
"Exactly as described."
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Sep 1, 2022
"Great"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2022
"The Tarpon 37 was well suited to our needs."
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2021
"Good layout for 4 adults, well equipped and comfortable."
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2021
"auto-translation :''A bit old-fashioned''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020
"auto-translation :''This is our first rental without any technical problems, perfect''"
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2019
"auto-translation :''Aging boat''"
 
5
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 7, 2018
"Comfortable"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jun 18, 2018
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable''"
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Jun 2, 2018
"auto-translation :''Aging, some leaks but general condition correct''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on May 11, 2018
"auto-translation :''Boat of good quality, good benefits''"
 
2
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 16, 2017
"auto-translation :''Boat spacious but outdated''"
 
4
Region : Burgundy Nivernais - Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2017
"auto-translation :''Interior clean, nice. Hull of the boat very damaged.''"
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017
"auto-translation :''Very well organized in the layout of the spaces''"
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2017
"auto-translation :''3rd rental of a Tarpon 37N and nothing to say very functional''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 22, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable and functional, especially due to an occupancy of 4 for a boat planned for more.''"
 
4
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable, sufficiently motorized, bright''"
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on May 25, 2017
"auto-translation :''Comfortable boat''"
 
5
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on Oct 22, 2016
"Top"
 
4
Region : Franche-Comté - Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2016
"auto-translation :''Very comfortable boat for 7 people''"
 
4
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jul 9, 2016
"auto-translation :''Very nice boat''"
 
5
Region : Charente - Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016
"auto-translation :''Very well equiped''"
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 25, 2015
"auto-translation :"Well, but aging boat""
 
4
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2015
"auto-translation :"Well equipped""
 
4
Region : Brittany - Cruise carried out on May 2, 2015
"auto-translation :"Practical and functional""
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Jul 18, 2015
"auto-translation :"Many altitude.""
 
3
Region : Canal du Midi / Camargue - Cruise carried out on Apr 18, 2015
"auto-translation :"Boat old enough""
 
5
Region : Lot - Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2015
"auto-translation :"Okay, this is what we were looking for""

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.

Aigues-Mortes
the bridge of Frontignan
Mèze
Sète
Béziers
Agde
the Canal Bridge of Beziers
the Round Lock of Agde
the passage of Libron
the scale of Fonserannes
the Tunnel of Malpas
The oppidum ofEnsérune
the Canal Bridge of the Repudre
Le Somail

Carnon - Aigues Mortes - Homps

169 km - 20 locks - 27 h of navigation

One-way cruise

⟶ Highlights of this cruise
  • Aigues-Mortes
  • the bridge of Frontignan
  • Mèze
  • Sète
  • Béziers
  • Agde
  • the Canal Bridge of Beziers
  • the Round Lock of Agde
  • the passage of Libron
  • the scale of Fonserannes
  • the Tunnel of Malpas
  • The oppidum ofEnsérune
  • the Canal Bridge of the Repudre
  • Le Somail
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    Carnon - Aigues Mortes - Homps

    169 Km - 20 Locks - 27 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)

    From Carnon to La Grande Motte, 9 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.2 h of navigation

    Stopover : Carnon > La Grande Motte

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

    Stopover : La Grande Motte > 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 Béziers, 33 km, 8 Lock(s), 6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Marseillan > Agde > Port Cassafières > Béziers

    Béziers

    For a long time the French capital of table wine, this town features a historical center full of monuments: the Cathedral of Saint Nazaire, the Church of the Madeleine, and the Arena (seating 13,500), not forgetting the Feria (around the 15th August).

    Agde

    Without doubt one of the oldest towns in Fance, Agde was built around 700 B.C. There a still a few remnants of this period, including a bronze bust, which is now on display at the musum in Cap d'Agde.

    the Canal Bridge of Beziers

    Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.

    the Round Lock of Agde

    At the time of its construction at the crossing of the Hérault river and the Canal du Midi in 1680, this lock was a one of a kind piece of work.

    the passage of Libron

    For lack of relief, it was impossible to build an aqueduct at the crossing of the Libron river and the Canal du Midi. In 1857, it was decided to build a metal structure with sluice gates, allowing the waters of the Libron to pass in the case of flooding. This is a unique structure.

    From Béziers to Capestang, 19 km, 7 Lock(s), 3.9 h of navigation

    Stopover : Béziers > Colombiers > Capestang

    The oppidum ofEnsérune

    Located above the Malpas tunnel, the Oppidum d'Ensérune is an archaeological site where relics of the Greek, Celtic and Roman civilizations were discovered. There are still traces of the human occupation of this site from 800 B.C. through to the Christian era.

    the Canal Bridge of Beziers

    Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.

    the scale of Fonserannes

    In order to descend from 20m and get back to the level of the Orb river, Paul Riquet, the designer of the Canal du Midi, constructed a ladder of 7 locks; one of the most impressive sections of the Canal du Midi.

    the Tunnel of Malpas

    In fact there are 3 tunnels placed on top of each other: an underground culvert for draining the water from the Montady Lagoon, the SNCF rail tunnel, and at the top the passage of the Canal du Midi. A unique piece of work navigated by barge without a permit.

    From Capestang to Argens, 38 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation

    Stopover : Capestang > Le Somail > Argens

    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 Argens to Homps, 6 km, 4 Lock(s), 1.6 h of navigation

    Stopover : Argens > Homps
    Cancellation Insurance€125.58
    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 CrisBoat
    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
    		 €154.00
    Deposit Insurance CrisBoat
    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
    Free Cancellation Insurance
    		€0.00
    Pay In Full
    		€0.00
    Plancha/gasBBQ
    		€30.00
    Return by taxi (4 people max)

    Return to departure base by taxi. Bicycles cannot be transported. Animals accepted only in their transport bag - alow a place for them in the taxi.

    		 €295.00
    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.

    		 €787.00
    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
    Car park
    		€35.00
    Car transfer
    		€250.00
    Cleaning service
    		€155.00
    One-way supplement
    		€180.00
    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 CrisBoat
    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
    		 €154.00
    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

      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

    Carnon Monday Sep 1, 2025 at 3pm
    Homps Monday Sep 8, 2025 at 9am
    Rental price :
    €2,617.00
    Discounted price :
    €2,093.00
    By booking now, you save €524.00
    Cancellation insurance :
    €0.00
    Total supplements :
    €0.00
    Total to be paid :
    €2,093.00

    From €233 / person

    Deposit to be paid on booking :
    €2,093.00
    Total extras to be paid on the day of departure :
    €180.00
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