Canalboat Hire and Narrowboat Rental in Scotland & Europe

Set against the magnificent hillsides and mountain ranges of the Highlands, and surrounded by beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see, the Caledonian Canal stretches between Inverness, the capital of the Highlands in the north, down to Fort William in the south.

Canal boats available for rental from Le Boat from 19 March to 30 October 2012
See Great Specials listed Below - Base located at Laggan

Braemore Sleeps 4+2	Capri Sleeps 2+1	Classique Sleeps 8	Clipper Sleeps 4
Consul Sleeps 4+1	Crusader Sleeps 6	Elegance Sleeps 6	Mountain Star Sleeps 4+1
Osprey Sleeps 4+2	Royal Magnifique Sleeps 8+2	Tamaris Sleeps 4+2
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• Spectacular views and amazing scenery – the entire length of the Caledonian Canal
• A ride on the West Highland Railway Line – a must for Harry Potter fans
• Learn about Highland culture at the picturesque village of Fort Augustus
• Championship mountain biking tracks
• Salmon fishing, dolphin watching and monster spotting!
• Shopping for a kilt in Inverness
• A gondola ride to the top of Ben Nevis for breathtaking views

Cruise the Caledonian Canal for a true taste of the Highlands. Take in the sights at Loch Oich and the great watersports facilities at the Great Glen Water Park. Learn about Highland life at the Clansman Centre at Fort Augustus, one of the most picturesque villages on your route. See if you can spot the monster in Loch Ness and visit Drumnadrochit - the centre of monster spotting activities and a great base for pony-trekking.

Visit Urquhart Castle which perches on the edge of Loch Ness and spend time in Inverness - Britain’s youngest city. Return via Gairlochy under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain and on to Neptune’s Staircase at Banavie overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Fort William. ( Duration of 1 week / Return Trip / 193km / 10 locks & cruise Time of 35 Hours )

Black Prince
Acton Bridge, Chirk, Falkirk, Napton, Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke Prior
Canal boats, barges, longboats, call them what you will, there is nothing to compare with the unique experience of a narrow boat for exploring Britain’s beautiful countryside. Enforced relaxation while drifting along at no more than 4 miles per hour, a flurry of activity as you come to a flight of locks.

Marine Cruises
Falkirk, Kings Bromley Marina base
Marine Cruises have three great bases, all close to wonderful scenery and offering over 20 different interesting narrowboat holiday hire routes on over 10 different canals. We have detailed pages describing some of the different routes and canals you can cruise.

Capercaillie Cruises
Falkirk base
For the finest canal holidays in Scotland and to experience the magnificent Falkirk Wheel, a visit to Scotland’s ‘newest’ canal is a must. Our modern fully equipped 6 berth canal boats offer all the comforts of home – without the pressures and hassle.

Waterways Holidays
Norfolk Broads
Find your ideal Canal, Norfolk Broads or River Thames boating holiday from our boat availability search of over 1,500 narrowboats, cruisers & sailing yachts from 60 leading boat hire operators.