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If you’re considering a boating holiday then you’re in the right place for hiring a canal barge! Canal boat hire is an excellent way to explore a region as from the waterways you will get to see the area from a completely new perspective. Dotted along the rivers and canals are many interesting places and attractions to visit and it is your canal boat hire that puts you at the heart of this.

Nicols has designed and built 27 different models of boat, divided into four different ranges. The only thing they all have in common is that no previous boating holiday experience or licence is needed.

The Nicols fleet is made up of hundreds of boats which are suitable for crews ranging from couples to large groups. This means that there is a holiday option to match any canal boat hire budget.

To help find the best boat to suit your crew enter your canal boat hire requirements below telling us how many people will be on board, how many cabins are required and the indoor and outdoor features that you’d prefer...

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Splash pool

Splash pool

Why not add one of our heated splash pools to your boat ?
Splash pool
from 95 €*
Canal boat Sedan 800

Canal boat Sedan 800

The Nicols Sedan 800 canal boat is the ideal choice for a couple.
Canal boat Sedan 800
from 356 €*
Canal boat Riviera 920

Canal boat Riviera 920

The Riviera 920 is an ideal boat for two couples travelling together or a family crew.
Canal boat Riviera 920
from 462 €*
Canal boat PRIMO

Canal boat PRIMO

The Nicols Primo canal boat is an excellent value option for a couple. It might be compact in size but there’s certainly been no compromise in comfort levels!
Canal boat PRIMO
from 499 €*
Canal boat Estivale DUO

Canal boat Estivale DUO

The Duo of the Nicols Estivale range is a single cabin canal boat with a double bed. An extra double bed can be made from the convertible sofa in the living area.
Canal boat Estivale DUO
from 601 €*
Canal boat Sedan 1010

Canal boat Sedan 1010

The Nicols Sedan 1010 canal boat is the ideal choice for a family boating holiday with accommodation for two couples and two children.
Canal boat Sedan 1010
from 687 €*
Canal boat Sedan 1000

Canal boat Sedan 1000

The Nicols Sedan 1000 canal boat is the ideal choice for a family boating holiday. It has three cabins, one of which is located at the front of the boat and is the main cabin worthy of a captain!
Canal boat Sedan 1000
from 699 €*
Canal boat Confort 900 DP

Canal boat Confort 900 DP

The Confort 900 DP is an ideal canal barge for two couples as it has a cabin at each end of the boat with a living area in between.
Canal boat Confort 900 DP
from 710 €*
Canal boat Confort 1100

Canal boat Confort 1100

The Confort 1100 is an ideal canal boat for a crew of three couples.
Canal boat Confort 1100
from 735 €*
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No experience neededfor our self-drive boating holidays

 

Don’t worry if you’ve never hired a canal boat before. All of our boats are easy to drive and require no previous boating experience or licence. On the day of departure our helpful base staff will provide instructions on how to use the boat including manoeuvres. In no time you’ll be confirmed as the captain!

A useful resource to find out everything you need to know about canal boat hire and all things boating holidays is our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section. We have a number of videos that will also help you with choosing your boat or for finding out more about the destinations on offer. If you still have any questions about your canal boat hire then you can contact our helpful reservations team who can help with ideas and the planning of your boating holiday.

 
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