Whether you’re travelling as a couple, a family or a group of friends a boating holidays offers complete freedom with cruising itineraries of all durations – from a weekend away or short break to longer holidays of a week or more. A boating holiday is a great way to see a country or region from a new perspective. Nicols offers canal boat holidays from 27 different start bases on the rivers and canals in France, Germany, Portugal, Hungary and Holland.