Le Boat

For more than 40 years the leading self-drive cruising holiday specialist Le Boat group, consisting of Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur and Emerald Star, has been operating quality boating holidays. Together they offer the widest choice of waterways cruises and largest inland waterways fleet in the world.

At the heart of Le Boat’s cruising ground is Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful water cities and just six hours from their base at Casier. Stroll through the maze of narrow streets and discover antique markets, vibrant food markets, ornate palaces, serene churches and exclusive boutiques. You’ll soon understand why a cruising holiday in this area offers so much more than a usual city break.

The Venice Lagoon has more than 80 islands to explore, so there is always plenty to see and do. See glass-blowers in action on the historic island of Murano, watch the lacemakers on Burano and visit the imposing cathedral on Torcello. The rivers and canals around the lagoon offer something different again. The spring water River Sile winds its way through the countryside past attractive villages all the way to charming Treviso, an amazing city full of Italian art, museums and restaurants. Follow the River Brenta to Padova alongside elegant summer houses and villas belonging to the Italian nobility.



Or why not explore the Po Delta – this vast nature reserve close to our base at Porto Levante is a perfect contrast to the hustle and bustle of Venice. Suave Italian beach resorts line the coast and offer a chance to soak up the sunshine in style.

Choose from the following self-drive cruises:

- The Venetian Classic Cruise

- The Culture Cruise

- The Culture and Seaside Cruise

- The nature Lover’s Cruise

- The Cruise of Contrasts

Don’t worry if you’ve never been on a boat before. No previous boating experience is required as the boats are easy to operate and helpful base staff ensure you are comfortable at the helm before setting off on your holiday. For those new to boating holidays Le Boat also provides a DVD with techniques and tips to introduce cruising.