Canal Boats and Pénichette®

Your self-drive hire boat cruise is all about peace and tranquillity whilst you remain as active as you want to be. On board your Pénichette®, you will relax at last in charge of what you do, where you go, and when. You go at your own pace

Driving your boat is easy and great fun and you’ll discover marvellous places and enjoy a great range of activities and new French dishes along the way.

Locaboat has been active in the boating holiday industry since 1977. Our company owns a fleet of 380 top quality canal boats. The renowned quality of our watercraft – Locaboat is the original designer of the Pénichette® model, the expertise and passion of our staff for boating holidays will make your cruise a unique and memorable experience.