A unique on board holiday experience

If you're looking for an unusual way to share holiday with family or friends, let yourself be seduced  by renting a houseboat without a permit.

The advantages of self-drive cruising

Our licence free boats will take you wherever you want to go
Soft adventure on the water
Home comforts
Cruising without a licence is easy

10 good reasons to go with Nicols

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Our boats are being converted to run on vegetable oil or electric propulsion.
100% NATURE
Cruise through breathtaking landscapes in the heart of nature.
FEDERATOR
Sharing laughs and moments together strengthens the bonds on board.
DISCOVER EUROPE
Our 25 bases let you explore the four corners of Europe.
TOTAL FREEDOM
Follow the rhythm of the water and your desires, and stop wherever and whenever you like.
EASY TO OPERATE
With no need for a license, our boats make boating accessible to all.
NAVIGATION TRAINING
You will be trained by a member of our team.
THE COMFORT OF A HOME
Kitchen, bathroom, living space... our boats are fitted out and equipped.
MADE-TO-MEASURE
You prepare your stopovers according to your wishes, for a personalized cruise.
EXPLORE BY BIKE OR ON FOOT
On foot or by bike, cultural visits and walks are on offer at every stop.

How does a cruise work?

Before departure
During the cruise
After the cruise
Before departure
On arrival at the departure base, a member of our team will show you around your boat and give you some navigation training.
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During the cruise
Aboard your boat, you'll sail on peaceful waters, discover enchanting landscapes, and enjoy numerous activities on the water or on land.
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After the Cruise
Back at base, all you have to do is clean the boat and load your car. Share your logbook, photos and memories with us to inspire future crews.
testimonials

What our customers say

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A superb boat, very well equipped and easy to handle.
Laurent
Departure from saverne
Beautiful river and very good boat.
Lucie
Departure from buzet
Nothing to say about the quality of the boat, it was perfect.
nicole and patrick
Departure from le-somail
Great boat, very comfortable!
Clotilde
Departure from glenac
Electric navigation is very pleasant, with the feeling of not disturbing the wildlife.
Samuel
Departure from saverne
Wonderful stay aboard the Sixto, the boat was in perfect condition!
Julien
Departure from sireuil
Excellent, Nicols boats are in much better condition than those of the competition.
Geoffrey
Departure from le-somail
Magnificent cruise on a superb boat
Ariane
Departure from bellegarde
Super pleasant, the boat was beautiful....
Jean-Marc
Departure from le-somail
Very good boat and we were well accompanied.
jean-marie
Departure from port-lauragais
Great comfort aboard this Estivale.
jean
Departure from glenac
The boat was very well equipped. The plancha on the upper deck is a real luxury.
Monique
Departure from venarey
The boat was superb, comfortable and easy to handle.
Dominique
Departure from bellegarde
Great weekend, the boat was very good. Would do it again.
Nicolas
Departure from sireuil
Easy to handle boat.
Guy
Departure from venarey
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