Discover waterways holidays

Bicycles can be an invaluable help for discovering more of the places you moor at. Take a ride to visit the charming villages and the special features of the area or simply to help carry delicious food and drink back to enjoy on board. Cycling a little further afield is often a way to meet interesting people and to help make your stay unforgettable.
Adult bicycles, children's bikes and baby seats are available from most of our Nicols bases - remember to book them before you depart!

N.B. Helmets are compulsory for children under 12 years old so please bring these and any other equipment you wish.

You can enjoy fishing in the canals and rivers provided you obtain a permit in advance. These can be purchased in fishing tackle shops, at some tobacconists or via the internet at www.en.cartedepeche.fr

A 7-days permit costs approximately €32 in France or €40 in Germany. In Portugal, the permit will cost €25, whatever the duration of your cruise.

Happy fishing!

With our onboard Wi-Fi package, you can make sure you stay connected. Whether it’s tablets, computers or mobile phones... our special service will enable you to connect one or several devices throughout your cruise!* It is available on most of our cruises - contact us for more information.

* subject to the quality of network coverage, variable depending on the region.

Here is a perfect addition for your holiday. Hire one of our barbecues/planchas (hotplate) to take with you and you can enjoy a memorable barbecue party alongside your boat!

For your convenience, most of our bases offer appliances which run on gas. Ask before you leave.

If you’re reaching your boat by plane or train, why take up space in your luggage with linen for the bathroom and kitchen?

All Nicols bases offer rental of bathroom towels kits (including 1 glove + 1 towel + 1 bath towel) and the rental of kitchen linen (including 1 hand towel and 2 tea towels). Ask before your boarding.

When you finish your cruise will you need to get off your boat in a hurry? Or perhaps you’d just rather not do the cleaning? For your convenience our bases offer a cleaning service (from €70 to €200 depending on your booking).

N.B. If you’d like to take advantage of this option, please inform the base staff when you collect the boat. This enables us to organise everything for your return. Thank you for your understanding!

It's the holidays! So, make it easy and get everything you need with our ‘all inclusive’ option. 

This package includes: 1 waterways guide + 2 bikes + cleaning fee + kitchen linen kit + bathroom linen kit + boat consumables (fuel / gas).

Ask us for the cost according to your boat choice.

New! Make the most of relaxing on deck with a comfortable, foldable and easy-to-store mattress. Great for lazy days lounging on the roof terrace or front deck of your Nicols boat!

Once onboard, the only power source available is the boat battery (except premium boats which have an extra generator).
If you sail 4 to 5 hours a day, your battery recharges enough to operate the household pump (for water supply), fridge (if electric), etc…

If you want to take electrical equipment on board the following options are available:

• A cigarette lighter in the cockpit means, for example, it is possible to connect a mobile phone. You will need to bring the appropriate cable for the cigarette lighter though.
• For a small charge of about 12 € you can rent a converter from the Nicols base. This allows you to convert electricity from the battery of 12 volts to 220 volts. You still need to be careful not to flatten the battery though - devices with low power consumption (150 watts max) such as telephone, laptop, tablet, will be fine but for devices and equipment that requires more power (over 150 watts) or electric resistance (hairdryer, electric coffee maker) you will need to remember that you are always supplied by the battery which is a limited source.

If you think you’ll need 220 volts consistently or continuously (for example CPAP machine during the night) then it is possible to plug into electrical terminals that are available in some mooring points and marinas using the extension cord supplied onboard. These terminals are usually listed in your waterways guide. Some of our newer boats allow you to connect directly.

An on-board pool! Discover the pleasures of on-board bathing by adding one of our fantastic heated and filtered splash pools – simply tow it along with your boat. Suitable for the Estivale, Confort and Sedan (except N800 and Primo) ranges.