• Freedom: enjoy complete independence and stop along the waterways wherever and whenever you please.
• Peace and tranquillity: get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Life around the waterways is relaxing – enjoy a slower pace of life in a beautiful setting.
• Get back to nature: a canal barge vacation takes you to the very heart of nature – ever changing flora and fauna and an abundance of wildlife.
• Explore history and heritage and tasty local cuisine: each village is brimming with cultural treasures (castles, museums) plus fine restaurants and vineyards, many of which can be found directly on the waterways.
• Activities for young and old alike: swimming, fishing, picnics on the canal bank, walks or bike rides along the tow path... There's never a dull moment on a boating vacation!
• Simplicity: no previous experience is needed to take the helm of a Nicols boat. Our helpful base team will show you the ropes before you set off on your canal barge vacation.

Since 1986, Nicols has built over 600 canal barges at its boatyard. Boats are available for crews of between two to twelve people. Nicols experience and know-how is famous in the boating vacation world. Currently over 30,000 passengers choose a Nicols canal barge for their boating vacation every year!