Self-Drive Canal Boats Cruising

Experience boat handling through a countryside lock and buy honey to put on your crepes from the lock house keeper.

If you are the 'do it yourself type,' rent a self-skippered yacht-like boat to drive yourself through the calm canal waters in France, and Holland. Or choose a narrow boat in England. Or fish from your boat in the rivers or lakes of Ireland and Scotland. Or cruise past gondolas in Venice, Italy or past castles in Germany. These self-catering boats berth 4 to 10 passengers and are quite economical when shared with family and friends. By providing your own food and drink, this can be a value-oriented vacation cruise. Boats are easy to operate and routes are well charted out. Since you choose your itinerary, it can be either very laid back and relaxing or an active 'soft adventure.'

Gott-A-Travel offers their personal experiences with this wonderfully unique vacation in guiding you to choose the right boat and canal for you.