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A fabulous week in the Aquitaine region of France. The Le Boat team Jamie, Veronique, Magda, Sebastian, Juan to name some in a great team at Le Mas D’Agenais were the best right from day one through... See more
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Yes, navigating a boat through the canals of Belgium is an incredible adventure and well worth the time and money. But the people at the Nieuwpoort base truly made our journey exceptional. Bieke and M... See more
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The service and support was brilliant from booking to checkout. Boat was really well equiped ( Horizon 2) super size fridge for plenty of beers. The shower was actually better than some hotels we've... See more
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Le Boat are world leaders in river & canal boat hire in the UK, Ireland, Europe & Canada. Find out more about 'self-drive' boating vacations.
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Platinum House, St. Marks Hill, KT6 4BH, Surbiton, United Kingdom
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Excellent communication and experience.
Excellent communication and experience.
10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you had an excellent experience and felt well supported through clear communication throughout your journey.
We hope to welcome you on board again in the future.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
We are prior LeBoat cruisers and enjoyed the…
We are prior LeBoat cruisers and enjoyed the experience so thoroughly that we wanted to do another canal trip and introduce more friends to LeBoat, France and the canal excursion experience. A key ingredient to making these trips so fantastic are the wonderfully helpful LeBoat team members. They are world class and are the difference between a good experience, versus a great experience.
13 April 2026
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your continued support and for choosing to cruise with Le Boat again. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your previous experience was so enjoyable that you decided to return and introduce friends to the canals and to Le Boat.
It means a great deal to us that our team members helped make your trips so memorable. We’re very proud of their dedication and professionalism, and it’s wonderful to know they made such a positive difference to your experience.
We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you and your friends on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Customer Service
15 April 2026
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with our customer service team. Providing helpful, responsive support is something we really value, so it’s great to know this came through.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Wow what a trip
Wow what a trip
Some holidays don’t create memories
Our Leboat trip we made memories in abundance
The views
The helpful friendly team at Leboat
The pub food on route
The weather in April was far better than expected
The friendly chatty locals and banter with the lock keepers
What a trip
What memories we have
15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful reflection on your trip. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your holiday created so many lasting memories—from the beautiful views and lively towns to the friendly chats with locals and lock keepers, and even the pleasant surprise of the April weather.
It’s especially rewarding to know that our team helped contribute to making your experience such a positive one. Moments like these are exactly what we hope every guest takes away from their time on the water.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon for even more memories.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Fantastic trip
Fantastic trip! Saw France in a very low key way. Went to off the beatin path small towns. Not the Disney way. Can't wait to do it again.
27 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you had a fantastic trip and enjoyed experiencing France in a more relaxed, authentic way—exploring those smaller, off-the-beaten-path towns is exactly what makes canal cruising so special.
It’s wonderful to know you’re already looking forward to doing it again, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back on board for another adventure.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
The whole experience was excellent
The whole experience was excellent, even with some dodgy weather.. I would thoroughly it. The staff we dealt with were brilliant, very patient and understanding and nothing seemed any trouble.
13 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you had an excellent overall experience, even with some challenging weather, and that our team were able to support you with patience and care throughout your trip.
It’s great to know nothing felt like too much trouble for the team—that’s exactly the level of service we aim to provide.
We hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another enjoyable adventure.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Fantastic Base at Laggan
Fantastic Base at Laggan , the team at the Base were very friendly and accommodating. Looking forward to revisiting.
10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic experience at our Laggan base and that the team made you feel so welcome and well looked after.
It’s great to know you’re already looking forward to returning, and we’ll be very happy to welcome you back on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Liberty boat on the Yonne river
We recently rented the new Liberty boat from Le Boat, and the experience exceeded expectations. The boat itself was fantastic modern, comfortable, and very well designed for a relaxed cruise.
The team at the Migennes base were equally impressive. Friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful, they made the whole process smooth from the start. Nothing felt rushed, and they took the time to ensure we were confident before setting off.
Overall, it was exactly the kind of calm, enjoyable experience you hope for on the Yonne easy cruising, great support, and a boat that really delivers.
3 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your experience on the Liberty boat along the Yonne River exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed its modern design and comfort throughout your cruise.
It’s especially great to know that the team at our Migennes base helped set the tone for a smooth and relaxed start to your holiday. We’re very proud of their professionalism and care in ensuring guests feel confident before setting off.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another peaceful and enjoyable journey.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Broken Boat, No Heat, Nowhere to Go
Casually informed us that locks and bridges may be closed. Every single one was closed, and we were provided no information or source on when they may open. And for much more concerning matters, the boat was broken. There was a blown fuse- no way to charge batteries, no heat (which was most concerning, as it was about 3 degrees Celsius outside) and no way to monitor these concerns. And, the shaft seal wasn't properly adjusted, and our boat was continuously taking on water, and further draining electricity as the bilge pump was constantly operating. We cut our trip early, even after some workers came to repair the boat, due to exhaustion, coldness, and having nowhere to go whatsoever. When these concerns were brought up LeBoat, they claimed they did all they could and refused a refund, while diminishing our experience to "inexperience with boats" and "discomfort." Terrible trip.
25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Hi Eddi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear how challenging and upsetting this trip was for you. As noted in our email exchange, your concerns are being carefully reviewed, and we remain in contact with you as part of this ongoing discussion. Kind regards,
The Le Boat Customer Service Team
Friendly staff
Friendly staff, good handover, an overall chilled out pleasant way to spend a week in Ireland.
28 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your week in Ireland and that our team made the handover smooth and welcoming. It’s great to know you found the experience a relaxed and pleasant way to spend your holiday.
We hope to welcome you back on another Le Boat adventure soon!
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Fantastic holiday
Fantastic holiday, staff are very friendly and informative. Had a brilliant experience although it is a steep learning curve to begin with
4 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a fantastic holiday and that our team were friendly and informative throughout your trip. It’s great to know you had a brilliant experience, even with the initial learning curve—that’s all part of the adventure on the water!
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you back on another Le Boat holiday soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
We had the best time
We had the best time. The well equipped and easy to use boat gave us the opportunity to explore and enjoy the amazing Canal du Midi and the lovely places to be found along its course. The countryside is beautiful and the towns interesting to visit. The food and wine, and hospitality was a highlight. And it was sunny throughout. An enjoyable week all round. Thank you.
3 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had the best time exploring the Canal du Midi and that the boat made it easy and enjoyable to experience everything along the way. It sounds like you really made the most of the beautiful countryside, charming towns, and wonderful food, wine, and hospitality—what a perfect week, especially with the sunshine!
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back on another Le Boat adventure soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Best boating trip
We did the Flanders area and had the best time. Driving the boat was simple enough and going through bridges and locks was a fun experience. The team at Le Boat was so helpful and accommodating. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone and can’t wait to do it again!
1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time exploring the Flanders area and that you enjoyed the experience of driving the boat and going through the bridges and locks. It’s also fantastic to hear our team were helpful and accommodating throughout your trip.
We really appreciate your recommendation and are so pleased to know you’re already looking forward to your next adventure with us.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you were happy with the service provided and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Great quality boat and service in a…
Great quality boat and service in a lovely region (Nivernais)
2 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the quality of the boat and service, and that you had a lovely time exploring the Nivernais region. It’s a beautiful area, and we’re so pleased you were able to experience it with us.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you found the booking process easy and that our team were helpful throughout.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on board soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Fantastic Experience!
Fantastic reception at Branges and a great and easy check-out at St Jean de Losne. This is our second time renting a boat from LeBoat and are already planning our next adventure as we travel home from this one.
5 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience at both Branges and St Jean de Losne, and that you found the reception and check-out smooth and easy. It’s especially wonderful to know this is your second time with Le Boat and that you’re already planning your next adventure—that means a lot to us.
We look forward to welcoming you back on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a great few days on the boat with your family—it sounds like a really special time together.
We hope to welcome you all back on another Le Boat adventure soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Staff attention was wonderful emails…
Staff attention was wonderful emails replied to quickly and all queries were addressed great service
29 March 2026
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our team provided great service and that your emails were responded to quickly, with all your queries addressed. It’s wonderful to know you felt well looked after throughout your experience.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your review and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
Reply from Le Boat
Thank you for your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you found the website clear and the booking process easy. It’s great to know your experience was smooth from the very start.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your comments and hope to welcome you on board soon.
Kind regards,
Catherine from Le Boat
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