Discover the best houseboat hire offers on the Canal Latéral à la Loire

Here is our selection of licence-free boats for a river cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Loire. This houseboat cruise will allow you to navigate in the heart of Burgundy.

 

Discover our licence-free boats for a river cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Loire! You can use the search engine to refine the offers according to your travel dates.

Selected for you by Cris Boat

Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-30%

€2,389 €1,672

From €186 / pers

Week of the 5/5/25 to 5/12/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 6 0
Penichette  1180 FB
-56%

€3,598 €1,599

From €228 / pers

Week of the 5/16/25 to 5/23/25

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Tarpon 37 DP
-50%

€3,014 €1,507

From €251 / pers

Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets

20 boats available

Range Comfort 6 0
Penichette  1180 FB
-56%

€3,598 €1,599

From €228 / pers

Week of the 5/16/25 to 5/23/25

  • Max. people : 7
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Tarpon 37 DP
-50%

€3,014 €1,507

From €251 / pers

Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 2
Tarpon 32
Tarpon 32
-40%

€2,476 €1,486

From €186 / pers

Week of the 6/14/25 to 6/21/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Tarpon 37 DP
-40%

€3,767 €2,260

From €377 / pers

Week of the 8/9/25 to 8/16/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-40%

€3,186 €1,912

From €212 / pers

Week of the 8/9/25 to 8/16/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Tarpon 37 DP
-40%

€3,503 €2,102

From €350 / pers

Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-40%

€2,867 €1,720

From €191 / pers

Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
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Range Standard 4 2
Haines 40
Haines 40
-30%

€3,358 €2,351

From €294 / pers

Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-30%

€3,186 €2,230

From €248 / pers

Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 2
Haines 40
Haines 40
-30%

€3,118 €2,183

From €273 / pers

Week of the 7/7/25 to 7/14/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 6 0
Tarpon 42 TP
-30%

€3,073 €2,151

From €269 / pers

Week of the 9/29/25 to 10/6/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 2 0
Estivale Duo
-30%

€1,684 €1,179

From €295 / pers

Week of the 5/5/25 to 5/12/25

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 2
Haines 40
Haines 40
-30%

€2,518 €1,763

From €220 / pers

Week of the 5/16/25 to 5/23/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-30%

€2,753 €1,927

From €214 / pers

Week of the 6/23/25 to 6/30/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-30%

€2,617 €1,832

From €204 / pers

Week of the 9/1/25 to 9/8/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 4 2
Haines 40
Haines 40
-30%

€3,022 €2,115

From €264 / pers

Week of the 7/5/25 to 7/12/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 6 0
Tarpon 42 TP
-30%

€4,257 €2,980

From €372 / pers

Week of the 8/22/25 to 8/29/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 6 0
Tarpon 42 TP
-30%

€3,727 €2,609

From €326 / pers

Week of the 9/5/25 to 9/12/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 6 0
Tarpon 42 TP
-30%

€4,532 €3,173

From €397 / pers

Week of the 7/11/25 to 7/18/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Electric toilets Electric toilets

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 80 opinion)
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2025, CalypsoCruise : Decize round trip
"agréable malgré le temps"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 12, 2025, Tarpon 37Cruise : between Digoin and Chatillon en Bazois
"Dépaysante"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 12, 2025, Riviera 920Cruise : Plagny round trip
"Très dépaysant et reposant. A refaire"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 28, 2024, Horizon 4Cruise : Decize round trip
"Restful and original."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 28, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"Very good."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 12, 2024, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Digoin round trip
"Very good."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 12, 2024, Penichette 1180 FBCruise : Dompierre round trip
"Great pleasure cruising the peaceful canals."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 12, 2024, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Briare round trip
"A real change of scenery."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2024, Tarpon 42Cruise : Briare round trip
"A relaxing cruise."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 15, 2024, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Digoin and Briare
"Very good value for money."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2024, ContinentaleCruise : Decize round trip
"Superb, calm, relaxing scenery and above all charming lockkeepers."
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 13, 2024, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Briare and Digoin
"A beautiful and enjoyable trip in a magnificent setting with impressive water structures."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024, Grand ClassiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"It was really great."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 25, 2024, Penichette 935 W ACruise : between Digoin and Briare
"A beautiful adventure."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 25, 2024, Penichette 935 W ACruise : between Digoin and Briare
"A beautiful adventure."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024, MystiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"A great first cruise."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 24, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"A lovely, calm and relaxing experience."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 17, 2024, Penichette 1107 WCruise : Dompierre round trip
"Excellent."
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2024, Penichette 935 W ACruise : between Digoin and Briare
"Very pleasant despite the rain, very friendly lock-keepers."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2024, CalypsoCruise : Decize round trip
"A real delight."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 24, 2024, CapriceCruise : Decize round trip
"A great experience, to be repeated."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 13, 2024, MagnifiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"Much satisfied."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 2, 2023, Tarpon 32Cruise : Briare round trip
"Magnificent canal, impressive Briare canal bridge, very friendly lock-keepers."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 23, 2023, CapriceCruise : Decize round trip
"In 3 days, you don't navigate very far, but the main aim was to stroll along the canal, no matter how far we went."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 19, 2023, CrusaderCruise : Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''Great, do it again''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 1, 2023, Tarpon 32Cruise : Digoin round trip
"Pleasant, bucolic area."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 17, 2023, CapriceCruise : Decize round trip
"Peace and quiet; pleasant restaurants."
 
3
Cruise carried out on May 20, 2023, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"Wonderful."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2023, Sedan 1160Cruise : Plagny round trip
"An interesting and relaxing cruise."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2023, Haines 40Cruise : Briare round trip
"It will remain a good memory, especially as the weather was great."
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 19, 2023, CapriceCruise : Decize round trip
"Very comfortable, we'll probably prefer a busier canal next time."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 18, 2023, Grand ClassiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"A good cruise with a variety of locks, good navigation time and interesting sightseeing spots."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2023, Sedan 1170Cruise : Plagny round trip
"Very relaxing."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 6, 2023, Tarpon 49 QPCruise : Briare round trip
"A week to relax and enjoy life."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 19, 2023, CapriceCruise : Decize round trip
"We enjoyed it very much."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 22, 2023, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Digoin round trip
"Calm and relaxing."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2023, Haines 40Cruise : between Digoin and Briare
"A timeless experience."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 24, 2023, Tarpon 37Cruise : Briare round trip
"A real pleasure to share with my daughter, her husband and my two grandchildren. It was their first river cruise."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 16, 2023, Corvette ACruise : Decize round trip
"Very pleasant discovery of the Nivernais. Very friendly contact with the people who live around the canal."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 17, 2021, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Digoin round trip
"auto-translation :''Great!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2021, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Briare round trip
"auto-translation :''pleasant and relaxing''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 12, 2021, Classique StarCruise : Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''Peace and quiet - Ideal for family reunions''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 19, 2020, Royal ClassiqueCruise : Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''Calm, serenity, a change of scenery''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 24, 2020, CapriceCruise : Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''Excellent experience with 2 children of 10 years old''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Oct 12, 2019, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Chatillon en Bazois and Digoin
"auto-translation :''Pretty landscapes, few tourist attractions: visit, terroir''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2019, CapriceCruise : between Decize and Chatillon sur Loire
"Calme et reposant, mais paysages assez ordinaires"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 17, 2018, CalypsoCruise : Chatillon sur Loire round trip
"auto-translation :''Satisfied, it corresponded to our expectations''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 24, 2018, Royal Mystique ACruise : Decize round trip
"auto-translation :''What happiness !!!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 3, 2018, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"Beautiful countryside’ lovely and quiet! Lovely places to moor up!"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 7, 2018, Confort 900Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Interestingly quiet relaxing, the canal bridge of the guetin to make beautiful experience''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 23, 2018, Sedan 1310Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Very Godd''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 28, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : between Briare and Chatillon en Bazois
"auto-translation :''Cruise a bit long which leaves little time for cycling and discovery over 7 days''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 26, 2018, Tarpon 49 QPCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 9, 2018, Riviera 1120Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''We appreciated''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 5, 2018, Triton 860Cruise : Briare round trip
"auto-translation :''No stress, relaxing. Site visit that we would not have done otherwise''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2018, Vision 4Cruise : Chatillon sur Loire round trip
"auto-translation :''Superb cruise on the Canal Lateral to the Loire''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 16, 2017, Tarpon 37Cruise : Digoin round trip
"auto-translation :''Great, lockers very nice and good atmosphere''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 1, 2017, Renaud 8000Cruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :''Very pleasant''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2017, Sedan 1000Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice to live along the water''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2017, Riviera 920Cruise : between Rogny and Plagny
"Excellent - everything I imagined it would be."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2017, Tarpon 37Cruise : between Chatillon en Bazois and Digoin
"auto-translation :''Ideally well sized''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2017, Estivale Quattro BCruise : between Plagny and Rogny
"auto-translation :''Beautiful landscapes very calm lockers very welcoming''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2017, Estivale Quattro BCruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Very beautiful river cruise despite the heat''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 24, 2017, Sedan 1310Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good family time; The good weather is nevertheless essential for the success of this type of stay ..''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 3, 2016, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : between Chatillon en Bazois and Digoin
"auto-translation :''Great experience that we will renew''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2016, Sedan 800Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''To redo''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Digoin round trip
"We want to buy a boat, loved it."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2016, Riviera 920Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise on the Lateral Canal to the Loire''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 30, 2016, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Digoin round trip
"auto-translation :''relaxing cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 1, 2016, Confort 900Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Super relaxing''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2016, Riviera 920Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :''Quiet and nice Weekend on the Canal Lateral à la Loire''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 21, 2016, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :"Great discovery, corresponded to our expectations""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Sedan 1170Cruise : Rogny round trip
"auto-translation :"River cruise nice and relaxing especially with the 4 sunny days""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 16, 2016, Sedan 1170Cruise : Rogny round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful river cruise on the Canal de Briare""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Riviera 920Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice cruise on a houseboat""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 22, 2016, Confort 1350Cruise : Plagny round trip
"auto-translation :"No luck, rotten weather . We 're not out of the boat, so Belote and drink, it was very nice , pleasant boat on that side : living area , dining room and great as everyone 's toilet is appreciated ..""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 25, 2015, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :"Satisfied with our cruise choices""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 11, 2015, Tarpon 37 DPCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :"Location really wild , no nearby ports , very few shops. Warning locks are closed July 14 on the Canal du Nivernais""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 4, 2015, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :"Pleasant landscapes , but too few supply opportunities""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 16, 2015, Tarpon 37 DPCruise : Chatillon en Bazois round trip
"auto-translation :"Very good, very pleasant cruising""

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