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Boat rental on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin. Discover the highlights of this cruise between Boofzheim and Languimberg

From Languimberg, there are various directions you can take. You can head towards Nancy for a cruise through the heart of Alsace, head for Sarreguemines to explore the Saar Canal or head towards Strasbourg to explore one of Europe's most impressive waterways. This is the path that we propose to take you on.

Let's go and discover 115 km of waterways ! In this boating area, there are 6 possible departure points for your river cruise: Languimberg, Hesse, Lutzelbourg, Saverne, Walthenheim ou encore Boofzheim.

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Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

The Palais des Rohans in Saverne: Built in 1742, located in the city centre of Saverne, it houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. It has been classified as a historical monument since 20 January 1920.
The Palais des Rohans in Saverne: Built in 1742, located in the city centre of Saverne, it houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. It has been classified as a historical monument since 20 January 1920.
The Plobsheim lake: This 680-hectare lake, which regulates the level of the Rhine, dates from 1970 and is a refuge for birds. On average, 8000 ducks and other water birds (great cormorants, mute swans, great crested grebes, coots, etc.) spend part of the year here.
The Plobsheim lake: This 680-hectare lake, which regulates the level of the Rhine, dates from 1970 and is a refuge for birds. On average, 8000 ducks and other water birds (great cormorants, mute swans, great crested grebes, coots, etc.) spend part of the year here.
The Inclined Plan of Arzviller: This 850-ton, 43-metre long ferry avoids the need to pass through 17 locks (which used to take 8 hours, as opposed to 25 minutes now). It was completed in 1968.
The Inclined Plan of Arzviller: This 850-ton, 43-metre long ferry avoids the need to pass through 17 locks (which used to take 8 hours, as opposed to 25 minutes now). It was completed in 1968.
The Palais des Rohans in Saverne: Built in 1742, located in the city centre of Saverne, it houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. It has been classified as a historical monument since 20 January 1920.
The Palais des Rohans in Saverne: Built in 1742, located in the city centre of Saverne, it houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. It has been classified as a historical monument since 20 January 1920.
The Plobsheim lake: This 680-hectare lake, which regulates the level of the Rhine, dates from 1970 and is a refuge for birds. On average, 8000 ducks and other water birds (great cormorants, mute swans, great crested grebes, coots, etc.) spend part of the year here.
The Plobsheim lake: This 680-hectare lake, which regulates the level of the Rhine, dates from 1970 and is a refuge for birds. On average, 8000 ducks and other water birds (great cormorants, mute swans, great crested grebes, coots, etc.) spend part of the year here.
The Inclined Plan of Arzviller: This 850-ton, 43-metre long ferry avoids the need to pass through 17 locks (which used to take 8 hours, as opposed to 25 minutes now). It was completed in 1968.
The Inclined Plan of Arzviller: This 850-ton, 43-metre long ferry avoids the need to pass through 17 locks (which used to take 8 hours, as opposed to 25 minutes now). It was completed in 1968.
The Palais des Rohans in Saverne: Built in 1742, located in the city centre of Saverne, it houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. It has been classified as a historical monument since 20 January 1920.
The Palais des Rohans in Saverne: Built in 1742, located in the city centre of Saverne, it houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. It has been classified as a historical monument since 20 January 1920.

Rent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Marne to East Rhine Canal

Boating on the Marne to East Rhine Canal is rather easy and ideal for a first cruise. Most of the locks are automatic and operate without the assistance of lock keepers. It is the perfect destination for beginners who want to pass locks, cruise throuhg impressive landscapes and discover typical villages, such as Lutzelbourg.

During your boating holidays on this canal, you can moor wherever you want, even in the middle of nature, perfect to discover the Lorraine Regional Nature Park or sleep right in front of the prestigious Castle of Rohans. There are 6 possible departure points for your river cruise on the Marne to East Rhine Canal : Languimberg, Hesse, Lutzelbourg, Saverne, Waltenheim and Boofzheim. Before departure, you will receive a short 1-hour training session about navigation rules and maneuvers.

6 possible starting bases

The locks are automatic on the Marne-Rhine Canal and the Rhone-Rhine Canal. They are closed on some bank holidays. Locks are manual on the Canal de la Sarre.

Navigation on this region’s waterways is quite easy and perfectly suitable for a first canal cruise experience.

You can moor wherever you want along the canals, even in the heart of the countryside.

The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Strasbourg - our suggested cruises

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights
Monument
Vineyard

cruising route Waltenheim / Saverne / Waltenheim

44 kms - 24 locks - 11 h of navigation

cruising route Waltenheim / Strasbourg / Waltenheim

44 kms - 16 locks - 9 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Hesse / Lutzelbourg

58 kms - 6 locks - 9 h of navigation

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights
River constructions
Monument

cruising route Saverne / Arzviller / Saverne

34 kms - 26 locks - 10 h of navigation

River Cruise Saverne / Hochfelden / Saverne

44 kms - 24 locks - 11 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions

cruising route Languimberg / Arzviller / Languimberg

62 kms - 2 locks - 9 h of navigation

cruising route Languimberg / Lutzelbourg / Languimberg

66 kms - 6 locks - 10 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights

cruising route Boofzheim / Strasbourg / Boofzheim

56 kms - 16 locks - 11 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights

cruising route Hesse / Lagarde / Hesse

64 kms - 12 locks - 11 h of navigation

cruising route Hesse / Saverne / Hesse

56 kms - 26 locks - 13 h of navigation

Languimberg
Waltenheim/Zorn

Cruise 4 of nights

River Cruise Languimberg / Arzviller / Waltenheim/Zorn

65 kms - 25 locks - 14 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Waltenheim / Boofzheim

94 kms - 30 locks - 19 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

River cruise Hesse / Saverne - Gondrexange / Hesse

78 kms - 26 locks - 16 h of navigation

cruising route Hesse / Mittersheim / Hesse

66 kms - 26 locks - 14 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Hochfelden / Lutzelbourg

56 kms - 40 locks - 15 h of navigation

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions

River Cruise Saverne / Hesse / Saverne

56 kms - 26 locks - 13 h of navigation

Cruising route Saverne / Gondrexange / Saverne

82 kms - 26 locks - 16 h of navigation

River Cruise Saverne / Waltenheim / Saverne

44 kms - 24 locks - 11 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

River Cruise Waltenheim / Plobsheim / Waltenheim

66 kms - 22 locks - 13 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

River Cruise Languimberg / Saverne / Languimberg

84 kms - 26 locks - 16 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 5 of nights
River constructions
Monument
Vineyard

River Cruise Waltenheim/ Boofzheim / Waltenheim

94 kms - 30 locks - 19 h of navigation

cruising route Waltenheim / Arzviller / Waltenheim

70 kms - 46 locks - 19 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 5 of nights

Cruising route Boofzheim / Plobsheim / Boofzheim

102 kms - 34 locks - 20 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 5 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Waltenheim / Lutzelbourg

64 kms - 44 locks - 17 h of navigation

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Lagarde / Lutzelbourg

100 kms - 18 locks - 17 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 5 of nights

Cruise Hesse / Hochfelden / Hesse

92 kms - 46 locks - 21 h of navigation

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 5 of nights
Monument
Vineyard

cruising route Saverne / Strasbourg / Saverne

88 kms - 40 locks - 20 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Hesse / Hochfelden / Hesse

100 kms - 50 locks - 23 h of navigation

cruising route Hesse / Nancy / Hesse

154 kms - 38 locks - 28 h of navigation

River Cruise Hesse / Strasbourg / Hesse

144 kms - 66 locks - 32 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
Languimberg

Cruise 7 of nights

River Cruise Waltenheim/Zorn / Strasbourg / Languimberg

109 kms - 41 locks - 23 h of navigation

Languimberg
Waltenheim/Zorn

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions
Vineyard

River Cruise Languimberg / Strasbourg / Waltenheim/Zorn

109 kms - 41 locks - 23 h of navigation

cruising route Languimberg / Lagarde / Waltenheim

99 kms - 35 locks - 20 h of navigation

Hesse
Boofzheim

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Hesse / Strasbourg / Boofzheim

86 kms - 40 locks - 19 h of navigation

River Cruise Hesse / Gondrexange - Strasbourg / Boofzheim

119 kms - 40 locks - 24 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Strasbourg / Lutzelbourg

108 kms - 60 locks - 26 h of navigation

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Nancy / Lutzelbourg

190 kms - 44 locks - 34 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions
Vineyard

cruising route Languimberg / Waltenheim / Languimberg

122 kms - 46 locks - 25 h of navigation

River Cruise Languimberg / Saverne - Lagarde / Languimberg

124 kms - 38 locks - 24 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions
Vineyard

River Cruise Waltenheim-sur-Zorn / Hesse / Waltenheim-sur-Zorn

100 kms - 50 locks - 23 h of navigation

cruising route Waltenheim / Languimberg / Waltenheim

130 kms - 50 locks - 27 h of navigation

River Cruise Waltenheim/Zorn / Hesse-Strasbourg / Waltenheim/Zorn

144 kms - 66 locks - 32 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Boofzheim / Saverne / Boofzheim

138 kms - 54 locks - 29 h of navigation

Boofzheim
Hesse

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Boofzheim / Strasbourg / Hesse

97 kms - 40 locks - 21 h of navigation

River Cruise Boofzheim / Strasbourg - Gondrexange / Hesse

119 kms - 40 locks - 24 h of navigation

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions

River Cruise Saverne / Strasbourg - Arzviller / Saverne

122 kms - 66 locks - 29 h of navigation

River Cruise Saverne / Strasbourg / Saverne

110 kms - 46 locks - 24 h of navigation

cruising route Saverne / Mittersheim / Saverne

122 kms - 52 locks - 27 h of navigation

Languimberg
Waltenheim/Zorn

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Languimberg / Lagarde - Strasbourg / Waltenheim/Zorn

147 kms - 53 locks - 30 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
Languimberg

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Waltenheim/Zorn / Strasbourg - Lagarde / Languimberg

147 kms - 53 locks - 30 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Waltenheim/Zorn / Gondrexange - Strasbourg / Waltenheim/Zorn

166 kms - 66 locks - 35 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Hesse / Strasbourg / Hesse

144 kms - 66 locks - 32 h of navigation

River Cruise Hesse / Sarreguemines / Hesse

156 kms - 54 locks - 32 h of navigation

Boofzheim
Hesse

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Strasbourg - Lagarde / Hesse

161 kms - 52 locks - 32 h of navigation

Hesse
Boofzheim

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Hesse / Lagarde - Strasbourg / Boofzheim

161 kms - 52 locks - 32 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Languimberg / Strasbourg / Languimberg

174 kms - 66 locks - 36 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Arzviller / Boofzheim

172 kms - 80 locks - 39 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 9 of nights

River Cruise Lutzelbourg / Strasbourg - Gondrexange / Lutzelbourg

166 kms - 66 locks - 35 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 10 of nights

cruising route Boofzheim / Hesse / Boofzheim

194 kms - 80 locks - 42 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 10 of nights

cruising route Hesse / Saarbrücken / Hesse

186 kms - 60 locks - 37 h of navigation

River Cruise Hesse / Plobsheim / Hesse

166 kms - 72 locks - 37 h of navigation

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 10 of nights

River Cruise Saverne / Saarbrucken / Saverne

172 kms - 80 locks - 39 h of navigation

Boofzheim
Hesse

Cruise 10 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Strasbourg - Harskirchen / Hesse

187 kms - 72 locks - 39 h of navigation

Hesse
Boofzheim

Cruise 10 of nights

River Cruise Hesse / Harskirchen - Strasbourg / Boofzheim

187 kms - 72 locks - 39 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 11 of nights

River Cruise Waltenheim/Zorn / Lagarde - Strasbourg / Waltenheim/Zorn

208 kms - 78 locks - 43 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 11 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Gondrexange / Boofzheim

216 kms - 80 locks - 45 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 11 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Saarbrücken / Lutzelbourg

222 kms - 66 locks - 43 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 11 of nights
Monument
Nature
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions

cruising route Languimberg / Plobsheim / Languimberg

196 kms - 72 locks - 41 h of navigation

Hesse
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights

cruising route Hesse / Nancy - Strasbourg / Hesse

276 kms - 104 locks - 58 h of navigation

River Cruise Hesse / Strasbourg - Mittersheim / Hesse

210 kms - 92 locks - 46 h of navigation

Boofzheim
Hesse

Cruise 14 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Sarreguemines / Hesse

253 kms - 94 locks - 53 h of navigation

Boofzheim
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights

River Cruise Boofzheim / Lagarde / Boofzheim

258 kms - 92 locks - 53 h of navigation

Lutzelbourg
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights

cruising route Lutzelbourg / Nancy - Strasbourg / Lutzelbourg

298 kms - 104 locks - 61 h of navigation

Languimberg
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Monument
Nature
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions

River Cruise Languimberg / Boofzheim / Languimberg

224 kms - 80 locks - 46 h of navigation

cruising route Languimberg / Toul - Arzviller / Languimberg

280 kms - 72 locks - 52 h of navigation

Saverne
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Monument
Nature
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
River constructions

cruising route Saverne / Toul / Saverne

276 kms - 72 locks - 51 h of navigation

cruising route Saverne / Sarreguemines / Saverne

212 kms - 80 locks - 44 h of navigation

Waltenheim/Zorn
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Monument
River constructions
Vineyard

cruising route Waltenheim / Sarreguemines / Waltenheim

248 kms - 100 locks - 53 h of navigation

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Customer testimonials

Average : 4.5 étoiles 4.5/5 (based on 78 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 27, 2025, Salsa BCruise : Hesse round trip
"Very pleasant cruise, even at the end of the season. We appreciated the fact that there weren’t too many boats navigating, and therefore no waiting at the locks."
 
3
Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2025, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : between Waltenheim/Zorn and Languimberg
"De l'action, de l'eau et beaucoup d'air frais."
 
3
Cruise carried out on Sep 27, 2025, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : between Waltenheim/Zorn and Languimberg
"Action, water and plenty of fresh air."

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The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Strasbourg

Niderviller

Niderviller

Make sure you spend some time in this charming village. With its 17th century earthenware factory, its castle, its church and its magnificent organ, this village is very welcoming.

Sarrebourg Location bateau sur le Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Ville de Sarrebourg

Sarrebourg Location bateau sur le Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Ville de Sarrebourg

Six kilometres away from the canal, Sarrebourg is also worth visiting especially to see the 13th century chapel with its 12 m high stained glass window designed by Chagall. Between the chapels, churches and temples, Sarrebourg hosts numerous religious buildings to visit!

Arzviller

Arzviller

The inclined slope of Arzviller is one of the most remarkable river constructions, unique in Europe. Built in 1969, this boat lift replaces 17 locks and enables to cross over a 44 metres height difference.

Lutzelbourg

Lutzelbourg

In this beautiful little village, do not miss the chance to visit the crystal workshop.

Saverne

Saverne

When you arrive in Saverne, the canal goes around the 18th century neo-classical Rohan Castle. Take the time to admire it from every angle. Then, you can moor your boat and go for a walk through the Rose Garden and the pedestrian streets. Whilst your stopover in Saverne, do not miss either the Château du Haut-Barr. This castle is also called "the eye of Alsace" for the spectacular view it offers over the Alsace plain and the Vosges.

Boofzheim

The port is on the banks of the Marne to Rhine Canal, 1 km away from the village. It is the ideal starting point for those who want to visit Strasbourg for a short stay (weekend, mini-week). The pier is located close to the vineyards of Alsace. For one week boating holidays, you can also choose a one way cruise Boofzheim - Hesse.

What is included / not included

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