A distinctive way to travel is to cruise along a waterway. You are in full command of your holiday aboard a self-drive ship, with no license needed, and are free to explore the loveliest parts of France and Europe. You will enjoy local cuisine, cathedrals, castles and all the other European culture highlights on your trip!
Select a Cruise
We are European self-driving ship hire specialists. Choose your destination first, then your dream boat, and we're going to train you to skipper it. You have so many choices when renting a ship with us: in France, you can explore the Burgundy wine path, discover the magical landscapes around the Canal du Midi, or choose one of our other bases to explore this wonderful nation by boat. We give boating vacations in Germany, Ireland, Holland, Poland and Italy outside of France. Enjoy a romantic cruise around Venice, choose Ireland to reconnect with nature, or enjoy a quiet and relaxing vacation exploring the German and Polish lakes.
Age requirements to rent a boat
For different rental businesses, the age requirements for renting a boat differs. To rent at Lake Monroe or Westport Marina, for instance, you must be 18, while Geist needs you to be at least 25.
Davis claims a staff member from the Dewitt Marine will clarify how to run the ship and the "waterways" and provide a map of the lake. Dewitt Marine is just south of Lake Michigan on Torch Lake. "It's comparable to car rentals, it's a bit trickier to run except ships," she tells. "Boats do not have car-like brakes and, besides not having brakes, water current, wind, climate and other boaters, they can all play an important working factor.
All hands on deck
If you are interested in renting a particular sort of boat, read this. Always do your homework ahead of time to see what alternatives are offered by the area businesses. For instance, Dewitt Marine rents out pontoon triple-tube ships capable of seating 12 to 15 individuals. In the meantime, Geist provides two pontoon sizes; one for four to five individuals and one for nine to twelve individuals.
