The best boating holiday destinations for groups
Our top boating recommendations for travelling with friends
Sharing a boat with friends and discovering new places to see and new things to do each day is not only great fun, but it’s affordable too! Simply go with the flow and enjoy each day as it comes; you’ll be surprised by how much there is to see and do on and off the water. Choose boats with en-suite bathrooms and large sundecks, such as the Salsa, Classique, or Crusader. If you can have a spare cabin, so much the better for storing bags and things you buy en-route.
Our best group boating holiday destinations
Venice & Friuli, Italy
An exhilarating waterways holiday with plenty to see and do, fabulous restaurants and iconic scenery. This is top-deck cruising as its most glamorous, with panoramic views over St. Mark’s Square from your sundeck. Enjoy also the Adriatic seaside and its famous sandy beaches and little fishing villages.
Canal du Midi, France
For waterside restaurants, Languedoc vineyards and medieval villages and markets, a cruise on the beautiful Canal du midi is a journey of lifetime.
Brittany, France
Celtic charm and fairytale castles make this an appealing region to visit for all ages, especially when you add in the charm of old maritime ports and fabulous seafood restaurants.
Mecklenburg & Brandenburg, Germany
The combination of the big city excitement of Berlin and the majestic wide open spaces of the Mecklenburg Lakes makes Germany a perfect ‘city and countryside’ mix to suit a variety of holiday preferences. Explore the world-class museums, shopping and nightlife of Berlin, before venturing up to the Lakes for some outdoor adventure on the open water.
Rideau Canal, Canada
A mixture of wild nature and big city culture makes Canada the perfect region to suit all tastes. Take advantage of all the great outdoors has to offer and live on the wild-side, before retreating to the creature comforts and sophistication of the charming cities, towns and villages that line the canal.
Looking for more holiday inspiration?
Take a look at all our inspiration pages to see what else you could discover on your Emerald Star holiday.