10% off—Houseboat hire across Britain & Europe

Experience slow travel at its finest and explore lesser-visited regions with a boating holiday. We've found that Le Boat offers some of the best prices in the market for rentals across the UK and Europe. Travelzoo members will get an additional 10% discount. 

We found rentals starting from £287 for up to three people. You can add fuel and insurance when booking for an additional fee. We found prices starting from £180**, which was lower than many competitors when we researched this deal. 

What's included

• Boat hire for 3, 4, 7, or 14 days aboard a Budget, Comfort, Comfort Plus, or Premium boat
• Available on holidays on the Thames in England, the River Shannon in Ireland, and on waterways in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy
• A pre-departure briefing and boat handling demonstration
• Daily technical support and assistance from the local Le Boat team

When

• London... 28 March–28 October
• Scotland... 1 April–28 October
• Ireland... 16 March–28 October
• France... select dates from 21 March–28 October
• Belgium... 1 April–28 October
• Germany... 1 April–28 October
• Holland... 20 March–28 October
• Italy... 28 March–28 October

Our 10% discount code also applies on rentals in Canada, available on select dates 16 May–28 October.

For more information or to book online, see our partner's website.

Here are some of the best prices we found:

• The Thames... from £117 per person for four nights
  Return to Le Boat's Benson base via Windsor to visit Windsor Castle. If you're travelling with family, kids will love the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. Depart on 30 March, 2026, aboard a Consul boat (sleeps up to four).
  
  
• Ireland... from £95 per person for three nights
  Visit the forest and castle of Portumna with a return journey to Carrick-on-Shannon via Killaloe. Depart on 9 October, 2026, aboard a Town Star boat (sleeps up to three). 
  
  
• France... from £503 per person for three nights
  Admire lush vineyards and quiet villages as you sail back to Branges in Burgundy. Be sure to stop for a leisurely walk through the nature reserve at La Trunchere. Depart on 16 October, 2026, aboard a Cirrus B boat (sleeps up to four).
  
  
• Belgium... from £208 per person for seven nights
  Discover the Flanders region as you sail to and from Nieuwpoort. Explore the historic town of Ieper, famous for its part in the Great Wars, or visit pretty Bruges. Depart on 15 April, 2026, aboard a Classique boat (sleeps up to eight).
  
  
• The Netherlands... from £107 per person for five nights
  Journey back to Vinkeveen through Amsterdam and Muiden. See Anne Frank's House, the Royal Palace, and Dom Square in Amsterdam, and explore Muiden's fort and castle. Depart on 2 October, 2026, aboard a Sheba boat (sleeps up to five). 
  
  
• Germany... from £188 per person for three nights
  Begin and end your boating holiday in Jabel, in the heart of Germany's Lake Country. You can head to Lake Muritz for unlimited watersports and outdoor adventures. Depart on 25 September, 2026, aboard a Cirrus B boat (sleeps up to three).
  
  
• Italy... from £201 per person for seven nights
  Sail into the heart of the Venetian lagoon within five hours of setting off from Le Boat's base in Casale. You could also head towards the Adriatic coast and explore Lido di Jesolo. Depart on 28 March, 2026, aboard a Caprice boat (sleeps up to six).

About the boats
This deal includes boat hire for Le Boat's Budget, Comfort, Comfort Plus, or Premium boats. Each of these boats comes with heating and air con, plus a full kitchen, bathroom, and showering facilities. All towels, pillows, duvets, and bed linen are provided, plus on-board maps, visitor information, and safety equipment (including life jackets). 

Book by 16 November.