Boat rental to navigate on the Canal from Nantes to Brest - Direction Pontivy
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Boat rental on the Canal de Nantes à Brest. Discover the highlights of this river cruise between Redon and Pontivy
From Redon, there are many routes available to you. You can leave in the direction of Dinan to navigate on the Vilaine, in the direction of Nantes, for a cruise to the capital of Brittany or in the direction of Pontivy to enter the heart of Brittany. It is in this direction that we propose to take you on a cruise that we have nicknamed "The Mysterious". Passage through Brocéliande !
Let's go for 117 km of waterways. On this navigation area you have 3 departure ports: Redon, Glénac and Saint-Martin-Sur-Oust.
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Navigation conditions to rent a licence-free boat on the Canal de Nantes à Brest
On the Canal de Nantes à Brest, between Redon and Pontivy, navigation is easy. It is an ideal destination for families or friends. During your stay, you will pass through electric locks. There are 87 on the Redon-Pontivy section, all of which are free and operated by lock keepers. Throughout your licence-free boat cruise, you will find a number of facilities guaranteeing you a smooth navigation (wharves, water, electricity and waste water disposal points...).
In this navigation area, you can start your river cruise in Redon, Glénac or Saint-Martin-Sur-Oust. Before leaving your departure base, you will receive a short 1-hour training session to familiarise yourself with your boat and to learn about lock passage and manoeuvres.
- For art and craft lovers
- Nearby Broceliande
- Cruise in the heart of Brittany
The locks are electric and manned by lock keepers. They are always open.
In Britanny, river cruises are mainly done on canals (except between Redon and Rennes). Easy on the whole, little current, few dangers - this region is perfectly suited for a first river cruise experience.
In 2024 and 2025: following long maintenance work, navigation will be interrupted on the Vilaine at the Moulin de Boël, between Messac and Rennes. You will therefore not be able to navigate as far as Rennes for the whole of the 2025 season.
Update of 18/04/25: Due to work to replace the Boël valve, navigation is only possible as far as Pierchatel until further notice. This means that you can only cruise north from Messac for 1.5 hours as far as the Molière lock. If you wish to visit Rennes from Messac, it is advisable to take the train - the station is just opposite the Messac base.
Update 18/04/25: Due to heavy flooding in January, mooring on the pontoons at La Gacilly is not possible until further notice, as the pontoons are not secure. Navigation on the Aff river is possible, but mooring is not.
Whether on the Nantes-Brest Canal or on the Vilaine River, mooring is only permitted in designated places and not along the banks.
The Nantes to Brest Canal - Pontivy direction - our suggested cruises
Glénac
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Redon
round trip
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Messac
round trip
Redon
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Glénac
round trip
Messac
round trip
Redon
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Sucé/Erdre
round trip
Glénac
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Glénac
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Sucé/Erdre
round trip
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Nature
Monument
Sucé/Erdre
Glénac
Swimming
Sports and leisure activities
Nature
Gastronomy
Monument
Messac
round trip
Redon
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Messac
round trip
Redon
round trip
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Glénac
round trip
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Messac
round trip
Messac
round trip
Saint-Martin/Oust
round trip
Glénac
round trip
Sucé/Erdre
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Swimming
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Redon
round trip
Gastronomy
Monument
Nature
Sports and leisure activities
Here is the list of possible cruises on the Canal de Nantes à Brest to Josselin and Pontivy
From €365 / pers
Week of the 9/13/25 to 9/20/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €478 / pers
Week of the 9/15/25 to 9/22/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Continuous 220V electricity
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €276 / pers
Week of the 9/15/25 to 9/22/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Bow thruster
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €466 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €351 / pers
Week of the 8/30/25 to 9/6/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €360 / pers
Week of the 9/13/25 to 9/20/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €474 / pers
Week of the 9/6/25 to 9/13/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €515 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric toilets
From €396 / pers
Week of the 8/30/25 to 9/6/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €387 / pers
Week of the 8/23/25 to 8/30/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €427 / pers
Week of the 9/20/25 to 9/27/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €387 / pers
Week of the 9/1/25 to 9/8/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
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