Le Boat To Expand To Canada’s Trent Severn Waterway For 2024

Image: Le Boat debuted in Canada with trips on the Rideau Canal. (Photo Credit: Transat Media License)
Image: Le Boat debuted in Canada with trips on the Rideau Canal. (Photo Credit: Transat Media License)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 5:45 AM ET, Tue August 8, 2023

Le Boat, Europe’s largest boat rental company, will launch operations on Ontario’s Trent Severn Waterway next year, with a fleet of 8 Luxury Horizon Cruisers. Commissionable to travel advisors, cruises are now on sale for the 2024 boating season.

‘We cannot wait for May 2024 when we open our next Canadian Base on the Historical Trent Severn Waterway at Horseshoe Bay Marina,” said Lisa McLean, North American Marketing Manager and Head of Canada Development.

“Our customers have been asking when we will be offer luxury boat rental vacation on the Trent Severn Waterway and we are excited to give them what they have been waiting for. Our Le Boat customers will be in awe at the beautiful Ontario landscapes and pristine waterways as the experience the infamous Lift Locks in Peterborough and cruise Kawartha Lakes Region.”

Le Boat Trent Severn

Europe's largest boat rental company, Le Boat, is coming to Ontario's Trent Severn Waterway. (Photo Credit: Le Boat)

Le Boat has more than 50 years of experience in the industry. With 950 boats stationed at a network of over 33 different departure bases across eight European countries, Le Boat arrived in Canada in 2018 and now has a local fleet of 32 boats available for rental on Ontario’s UNESCO Rideau Canal.

Le Boat’s luxury Horizon Cruiser boat rentals come with bow and stern thrusters, fully equipped kitchens, fresh linens and bedding, a top deck sun deck with lounge area, BBQ hot plate and more!

The company predicts that its newest cruising ground will attract new customers from the Greater Toronto area, Quebec, the United States, Germany, France, UK, Ireland, Australia and South Africa. 

Le Boat will have a fleet of 8 Horizon Cruisers on the waterway in its first year of operation, ranging in size from 2-4 bedrooms. Several suggested cruise routes will be offered from Horseshoe Bay Marina in Peterborough.  

Travellers can explore Ontario's beautiful Kawarthas region on a Le Boat rental. (Photo Credit: Le Boat)

Pricing starts at $2800 CND for a week on a Horizon 1 Cruiser that sleeps up to 5 people. Travellers can choose a 3-6 night short break or a 7-10+ night vacation.

Renters will captain the luxury houseboats themselves to cruise the waterway. No boat license or prior boating experience is required as the experienced Le Boat Base Team will teach customers everything they need to know to Captain the boat themselves.

For bookings made by September 3, cruisers can save up to 15% on 2024 cruises, plus take advantage of Le Boat’s Lowest Price Guarantee on all 2024 departures.  

All bookings are agent commissionable. Stay tuned for the travel advisor site coming soon filled with agent tools, images, and more. For suggested itineraries and more information, click here.

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