Your river cruise
between Seniors

Because they have a taste for discovery, senior citizens are looking for atypical vacations that open up new horizons.
With Nicols, embark on a river cruise and discover France along the water, aboard boats that combine comfort and safety.

Discovery, comfort and safety

Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, Nicols boats are perfectly suited to crews made up of senior citizens.

The advantages of our river cruises :

Boats for seniors

Easy access on board, terrace on the same level as the living room, secure staircase to the solarium roof. Our boats are designed to make your life easier.

On-board comfort

Cabins with private bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchens, outdoor terraces for lunch in the sun... comfort just like home!

Easy to control

You don't need a boating licence, experience or any special physical skills: river tourism is accessible to everyone, whatever your age!

In all seasons

River cruising is available in France from April to October (in Portugal: 365 days a year). If possible, sail outside peak periods (summer, bridges, school vacations) and benefit from attractive fares, plus special discounts for seniors over 65!

Our Reviews

Our customers testify

"I was worried that my husband and I - both senior citizens over 65 - would be able to pilot a river boat, even without a license. The team at the base put us at ease. My husband now feels like a captain, and is keen to repeat the experience!"

Maryse, 67, retired.

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Activities for seniors

Tourist attractions

Gastronomy

Oenology

The bike

Your river cruise takes you from village to village. The harbors and nautical stops set up in the heart of towns are ideal for discovering historic centers and their cultural heritage.

For two or with friends, vacations are synonymous with pleasure. Sharing a good restaurant is one of them. Each region offers its own gastronomic specialities, and the villages you pass through are home to numerous restaurants. Combine river tourism with the pleasures of the table!

In Burgundy >

In Aquitaine >

In the Camargue >

What if you took advantage of your boat trip to develop your knowledge of oenology? Numerous wineries offer tastings and introductions to the riches of France's vineyards.

In Charente >

In Burgundy >

In the Loire Valley >

Cycling is an ideal complement to river cruising. Take advantage of cycle routes, greenways and cycle paths along the water, such as the Vélodyssée in Brittany, the Vélo Francette in Anjou, the Euro vélo 5 in Alsace, 6 and 7 in Burgundy - Franche Comté, not forgetting the towpaths through Aquitaine, the Canal du Midi and the Camargue...