Go on a riverboat holiday with Seatravel Sailing a riverboat is easy - even for the novice. To navigate on a riverboat is a breeze and after the introduction on your arrival, you are ready to be the skipper!     No experience needed It does not require any experience to rent or operate a riverboat. Everyone in the whole family can join, regardless of previous sailing experience. Upon arrival, you will receive a thorough introduction in how to operate a riverboat so that you will be comfortable sailing the boat. Explore With over 10 countries across Europe and North America to choose from, you can embark on a riverboat adventure with Seatravel in a wide range of cultures and scenery. Many operators At Seatravel, we work with more than 6 different operators, to ensure that we can always find a boat that meets your exact needs.

Riverboat holidays in Europe For centuries, Europe’s waterways have constituted important trade routes that linked inner Europe with the coastal trading ports. Today, the historic canals and rivers still run through the countryside, but without the heavy trade traffic. This gives you the opportunity to have a unique holiday experience, where you can experience Europe’s nature and exciting cultures from the water – at your very own pace. Seatravel offers riverboat holidays across Europe – find the place you want to explore on your next riverboat holiday. Seatravel also offers riverboat holidays i: Canada {{block class="Magento\Cms\Block\Block" block_id="riverboat-countries-europe-fold-out-boxes"}}

Experience the stunning countryside of England and Wales Sail in beautiful areas such as the historic river Thames near London or through the traditional landscape of central England and Wales. Look forward to a royal experience as you sail along the winding rivers and canals through England's beautiful and green countryside. Here you will feel the wings of history as you sail past beautiful, old towns and villages with cozy pubs and lovely English gardens with perfect lawns and trimmed hedges. A boat holiday in England and Wales will be a holiday full of contrasts due to the pleasant variation between a rural scenery and urban life. From your riverboat there is peace and time to experience England's and Wales’ evergreen valleys with grazing sheep flocks and quaint villages with thatched half-timbered houses. Try the English classic bangers and mash at the local pub or go on a daytrip to experience one of the larger cities in the area. In several places it is possible to moor the boat directly at famous castles and manors. Go on a boat holiday in England and experience The English Way of Life from the first parquet on the deck of your riverboat. In Wales you’ll get an exceptional experience among the welsh. Like in England you’ll find an amazing green landscape where the canals lead you right past historic castles and peaceful villages. Here you can try delicious national dishes such as Welsh rarebit or cawl.  

Charming Scotland Astonishing nature experiences, cosy pubs and excellent golf courses awaits you in Scotland Welcome to the magical Scottish Highlands where mountains, lochs and deep valleys surrounded by heathery hills and green expanses forms a marvellously beautiful setting for your boating holiday. Moor your boat next to exciting old buildings or by a cosy Scottish pub where locals and visitors meet in an enjoyable and warm atmosphere, and where a dram of local pure malt whisky warms the soul. Along the canals you’ll also find a lot of biking and hiking trails, perfect for a little exercise during your sailing trip. At Seatravel we offer boating holidays in 2 very different areas of Scotland. Caledonian Canal The Caledonian Canal runs across the many lakes of northern Scotland such as the famous Loch Ness. It also connects Scotland’s east coast at Inverness with Fort William on the west coast. Your trip begins from the base in Laggan in the western part of the Caledonian Canal. From here you are free to sail out into the dramatic and wild Highlands. A unique spot in world, The Highlands are filled with hilltops, high laying castles, idyllic towns along the water, pleasant pubs and melodic bagpipes. Falkirk Starting your trip in Falkirk about halfway between the Scottish metropolises of Edinburgh and Glasgow, you will sail in the classic narrowboats. Experience the extraordinary system of rotating locks known as The Falkirk Wheel. This connects the canals Forth & Clyde (towards Glasgow) and The Union Canal (towards Edinburgh). The Union Canal offers lock-free sailing and along both canals you’ll find peaceful villages and beautiful golf courses.