The Le Boat Crusader is a spacious and family-friendly cruiser, perfectly suited to groups looking to share memorable moments on the water. Its clever layout makes daytime living feel open and sociable, while evenings can be spent dining together or relaxing as the scenery settles around you.

Designed with comfort and practicality in mind, the Crusader offers plenty of room both inside and out, making it easy to enjoy life on board throughout your journey. It’s an excellent choice for families who want a well-proportioned boat that supports relaxed cruising and shared experiences.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: You don't need any previous boating experience or licence to drive our boats—in fact, most of our guests are complete beginners; before you set off, our friendly base team provides a full hands-on briefing and practical demonstration where you’ll be shown everything you need to know to handle the boat safely and confidently, and we ensure you feel completely comfortable before leaving the marina.

ARRIVAL AND RETURN: Please arrive at our base between 3pm–5pm for check-in and a pre-departure briefing, after which you’re likely to leave the dock between 4pm–6pm—on the final day, you should return and vacate the boat by 9am.

FEATURES:
• Large saloon with comfortable seating and dining area 
• Fully equipped galley kitchen with fridge, oven, stove, microwave, kettle and utensils
• Warm air heating for cooler days and evenings
• Radio/CD player
• 12v & 220v power sockets
• 2x rear cabins with en suite bathroom and two single beds that convert to a double bed if required
• 1x front cabin with en suite bathroom and single beds that convert to a double bed if required
• Fresh linen and bedding provided
• 3x bathrooms with hot showers, wash basins and electric‑flush WCs (towels provided)
• Upper steering position with outdoor seating
• Dual steering positions, from inside the saloon or from the upper deck
• Pets allowed for an additional cleaning supplement

FUEL: Before you set off, you'll need to leave an Fuel Deposit in local currency and then, at the end of your cruise, your Fuel Charge will be calculated based on the number of hours your engine has been running—you'll either be refunded the difference or asked to pay for any excess hours used (the hourly charge is estimated to be between £14-£28 / €12-€34 depending on boat type and usage).

DAMAGE DEPOSIT: You'll need to pay a refundable Damage Deposit at the base before you begin cruising which will be retained (in part or in full) when you return your boat; IF the boat or any of its equipment or inventory that has been damaged or lost, you will not have to pay more than the deposit collected. 

DAMAGE RISK REDUCTION: The amount of Damage Deposit required, and thus your liability, may be significantly reduced by purchasing a non-refundable Damage Risk Reduction, which can be purchased at the base when you pick up your boat.

ABOUT THE REGION:
Your boating holiday begins in Castelnaudary, on the world-famous Canal du Midi. Choosing to cruise here means embracing a different way to holiday, where the canal itself guides you through the heart of southern France.

From Castelnaudary you can head toward the magnificent medieval citadel of Carcassonne, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, or cruise in the direction of Toulouse, known as the Pink City. Along the way, you pass vineyards, plane-tree-lined canals and historic locks that form part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experiencing the Canal du Midi from the water offers a deeper glimpse into local culture and daily life, all while enjoying the magic of boating and the freedom to travel at your own pace.

AVAILABLE EXTRAS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Bike hire available from our base (to take on board with you)

• Parking available (for additional fee)

• Wi-Fi packs available (for additional fee)

• Swimming in the canal is not permitted, although there are some nearby lakes and swimmingareas