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Cruiser Boats for 8 or more people

8 + berth boats to suit larger families and groups

Boats for 2-4 people
Boats for 4-6 people
Boats for 6-8 people
Boats for 8 or more
Classique Sleeps 8

4 cabins

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Classique Standard

Budget Class boat. Stylish, comfortable and spacious - good for larger groups.

Classique - boat layout diagram

Standard

Basic fittings and facilities, but with all the essentials for a boating holiday

Features

  • 4 cabins, 2 bathrooms, new electric flush toilets and 2 separate showers
  • Rear cabins can be single or double; front fixed double cabin and middle cabin with two bunk-beds
  • Very spacious saloon area with 2nd steering position, lockable safe and music system with radio/CD/MP3/USB connectivity
  • Good-sized kitchen galley, fully fitted with gas oven and hob
  • Wood-effect flooring throughout
  • Spacious sundeck for alfresco dining
  • This boat does not have shore power in England.
  • Air cooling
  • Safety box
  • Please note that this boat model is equipped with a Bimini in Germany.
  • Bow thruster
Classique Star Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

3 Toilets, 3 Showers

Dual Steering

Classique Star Standard

Budget Class boat with four cabins.

Classique Star - boat layout diagram

Standard

Basic fittings and facilities, but with all the essentials for a boating holiday

Features

  • Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed both with en suite bathrooms
  • Two forward cabins, one with double bed and the other with two cross over single bunk beds
  • Spacious central saloon with slockable safe, steering position, convertible settee, music system with CD/MP3/USB connectivity and access to the outside decks
  • Three bathrooms, each with shower, new electric flush toilet and washbasins
  • Top sundeck with steering position and access to the saloon
  • Shore power
  • Safety box
  • Air cooling
  • Please note that in Italy the Flat Screen DVD Player is not available on this boat model.
Grand Classique Ideal for 10 people, sleeps 12

5 cabins + dinette bed(s)

3 Toilets, 3 Showers

Dual Steering

Grand Classique Comfort

An elegant, spacious and comfortable cruiser - perfect for big parties of families and friends.

Grand Classique - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed
  • One central cabin with two single beds - ideal for children
  • Two forward cabins, one with double bed and the other with two cross over single bunk beds
  • Spacious central saloon with steering position, convertible settee, music system with CD/radio/MP3/USB features, TV/DVD, lockable safe and inside access to outside decks
  • Three bathrooms - each with new electric flush toilet, shower and basin
  • Large top sundeck with steering position, fixed table for alfresco dining
  • Bow thrusters
  • Shore power
  • Air cooling
  • Bimini sunshade - Midi - Carmargue - Lot River and Germany
Horizon 4 Gold Star Boat Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 9

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering

Horizon 4 Premier

A perfect boat for 4 large group that ticks all of the boxes in terms of space, ease of handling, accessibility and on-board features.

Horizon 4 - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • Roomy and comfortable interior with generous headroom throughout
  • Large sliding glass doors to outside seating area at the rear for a 360° view from the saloon
  • One bright and spacious forward stateroom
  • The full kitchen/galley includes a oven, stove, electric refrigerator, microwave, and high-quality equipment and utensils
  • Boat on 1 single floor in the saloon/kitchen
  • Air cooling in the saloon + USB port
  • All cabins with en-suite bathrooms & electric-flush toilet
  • Individually controlled air-cooling + USB ports in both cabins
  • Spacious ‘fundeck’ with sunbathing area, table, sink, ambient lights, BBQ hotplate and deck shower. Please note no BBQ on the Thames.
  • Large removable bimini (Sun Shade)
  • Two steering position inside and outside
  • Bow and stern thruster for easier handling - the boat can be moved sideways to ease mooring
  • Large border along the boat for easy & secured access to all sides of the boat during maneuvers
  • Bow thruster & stern thruster for easier maneuvering
  • Rudder angle indicator & GPS Speed sensor for an ideal handling of the boat
  • Safety box
  • Cigar Lighter Plug (12V) 12 / 220V Converter - Shore Power (220V on dock) 220V on Cruise
  • Please note this boat is not available from Hindeloopen
Horizon 4 Plus Gold Star Boat Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 9

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering

Horizon 4 Plus Premier

With 4 ensuite cabins the Horizon 4 Plus is a spacious boat for large groups

Horizon 4 Plus - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • Hotel quality mattresses with memory foam on all beds
  • Premium cushions on the sundeck seating
  • Smart TV on which you can watch films, TV shows and music streamed via services that you have subscribed to on your smart phone. Reliant on receiving a good internet connection at the time of streaming
  • Two front cabins with double beds
  • Two side cabins with convertible double/twin bed(s)
  • All cabins with en-suite bathrooms & electric-flush toilet
  • Air cooling and USB ports in the saloon and cabins
  • Large sliding glass doors to outside seating area at the rear
  • Spacious 'fundeck' with sunbathing area, table, fridge, portable cool box, sink, ambient lights, 12v plugs, BBQ hotplate and deck shower
  • Large removable bimini (sun shade)
  • Bow and stern thruster for easier handling the boat can be moved sideways to assist mooring
  • Large aft cockpit with a door, ideal for children
  • One bright and spacious forward stateroom with convertible single bed
  • The full kitchen/galley includes an oven, stove, large electric refrigerator, microwave, and high-quality equipment and utensils
  • Two steering positions inside and out
  • Roomy and comfortable interior with generous headroom throughout
  • Rudder angle indicator and GPS Speed sensor for an ideal handling of the boat
  • Demister system for secured navigation from inside in case of rain
Horizon 5 Gold Star Boat Ideal for 10 people, sleeps 12

5 cabins + dinette bed(s)

5 Toilets, 5 Showers

Dual Steering

Horizon 5 Premier

Sleek modern design.

Horizon 5 - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • Roomy and comfortable interior with generous headroom throughout.
  • Large sliding glass doors to outside seating area at the rear.
  • The full kitchen/galley includes an oven, stove, American style fridge freezer, microwave with high-quality equipment and utensils.
  • Air cooling in the saloon & cabins + USB ports.
  • All cabins with en-suite bathrooms & electric-flush toilet.
  • Spacious ‘fundeck’ with sunbathing area, table, sink, ambient lights, BBQ hotplate and deck shower.
  • Large removable bimini (Sun Shade).
  • 2 steering positions - inside and outside + bow and stern thruster for easy handling.
  • Aft cockpit with settees to be used as second outdoor space.
  • Large border along the boat for easy & secured access to all sides of the boat during maneuvers.
  • Rudder angle indicator & GPS speed sensor for greater control.
  • Demister system for safe navigation from inside in case of rain.
  • Safety box.
  • Cannot cruise on Baise River in Aquitaine or Lough Allen Canal in Ireland. Not available from Hindeloopen.
  • Please note there is only space to sit 10 adults comfortably around the table however the sundeck can easily seat 12.
Horizon 5 PLUS Gold Star Boat Ideal for 10 people, sleeps 12

5 cabins + dinette bed(s)

5 Toilets, 5 Showers

Dual Steering

Horizon 5 PLUS Premier

The Horizon 5 PLUS is the largest model with 5 ensuite cabins plus a convertible settee in the saloon

Horizon 5 PLUS - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • Hotel quality mattresses with memory foam on all beds
  • Premium cushions on the sun deck seating
  • Smart TVs can be used to watch films, TV shows and music streamed via services you have subscribed to on your smart phone. Reliant on receiving a good internet connection at time of streaming.
  • The full kitchen/galley includes a oven, stove, large electric refrigerator, microwave, and high-quality equipment and utensils
  • Air cooling in the saloon & cabins + USB port
  • Large sliding glass doors to outside seating area at the rear
  • Spacious ‘fundeck’ with sunbathing area, table, sink, ambient lights, BBQ hotplate and deck shower
  • Large removable bimini (Sun Shade)
  • 2x steering positions - inside and outside + bow and stern thruster for easy handling
  • MP3 entertainment system – waterproof speakers
  • Individually controlled air-cooling + USB ports in all cabins
  • Rudder angle indicator & GPS speed sensor for greater control
  • Large border along the boat for easy & secured access to all sides of the boat during maneuvers
Magnifique Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

3 Toilets, 3 Showers

Dual Steering

Magnifique Comfort

Large boat offering comfort, style and luxury.

Magnifique - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Modern kitchen galley with granite-effect work surfaces, gas oven and hob, microwave, stainless steel sink and two large fridges
  • Very spacious saloon with satellite TV (not all cruising regions), DVD player and music system with CD/Radio/MP3/USB features. Wood-effect flooring throughout. Direct access to outside decks from saloon
  • Two rear cabins which can each be arranged as singles or a double, with modern en-suite facilities including electric flush toilets
  • Two forward cabins each with a fixed double bed
  • One forward bathroom with shower and electric flush toilet
  • Large top sundeck with fitted table and chairs and a cool box
  • Bow thrusters and cabin cooling fans
  • Dual steering
  • Please note that this boat model is equipped with a Bimini in Italy, Midi, Camargue, Lot River and in Germany.
  • Shore power
  • Please note no TV/DVDs in Italy
  • Safety box
Nicols 1160 Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Nicols 1160 Comfort

The Nicols Sedan 1160 canal boat is the ideal choice for a family boating holiday.

Nicols 1160 - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Sleeps up to 10 people
  • Garden furniture, sun awning and bathing ladder
Nicols 1160 N Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Nicols 1160 N Comfort

The Nicols Sedan 1160 N canal boat is the ideal choice for a family boating holiday.

Nicols 1160 N - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Spacious rear terrace
  • Sleeps up to 10 people
  • Garden furniture, sun awning and bathing ladder
Nicols 1170 Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Nicols 1170 Comfort

The Nicols 1170 from the Sedan range is an ideal boat for a family boating holiday.

Nicols 1170 - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Vast living space with panoramic views.
  • Ground level rear deck.
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Ideal for large families or groups.
  • Garden furniture, sun awning and bathing ladder
Nicols 1310 Ideal for 10 people, sleeps 12

5 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Nicols 1310 Comfort

The Nicols 1310 from the Sedan range is the largest self-drive boat in the fleet in terms of accommodation capacity.

Nicols 1310 - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Vast living space with panoramic views.
  • Ground level rear deck.
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Accommodation capacity: sleeps up to 12.
  • Garden furniture, sun awning and bathing ladder
Confort 1350 Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering

Confort 1350 Superior

The Confort 1350 is the ideal boat for four couples: four spacious cabins with around 2 metres headroom and four shower rooms (three of which are en suite).

Confort 1350 - boat layout diagram

Superior

Quality, well-equipped boats with a high standard of features and comfort

Features

  • 4 cabins and 4 shower rooms.
  • 2 outdoor decks with bathing ladder
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Ideal for 4 couples.
Confort 1350 B Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

2 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering

Confort 1350 B Superior

The Confort 1350 B is an ideal canal boat for a crew of four couples.

Confort 1350 B - boat layout diagram

Superior

Quality, well-equipped boats with a high standard of features and comfort

Features

  • Bow thrusters for easy manoeuvring.
  • Outside deck area with bathing ladder
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
Nautilia Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Nautilia Standard

Budget Class boat with a huge upper sundeck, good for large groups of family and friends to enjoy alfresco dining.

Nautilia - boat layout diagram

Standard

Basic fittings and facilities, but with all the essentials for a boating holiday

Features

  • Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed
  • Two forward cabins, one with double bed and the other with two cross over single bunk beds
  • Spacious central saloon with lockable safe, settee converting into double bed, steering position and access to the outside decks
  • Two separate showers, two toilets and washbasins
  • Upper sundeck with steering position and access to the saloon
  • Shore power
Estivale Octo Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Estivale Octo Superior

This canal boat is ideal for crews of either four couples or two couples and four children.

Estivale Octo - boat layout diagram

Superior

Quality, well-equipped boats with a high standard of features and comfort

Features

  • Spacious accommodation.
  • Bow thrusters for easy manoeuvring.
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • DVD monitor
  • Garden furniture, sun awning, bathing ladder and outdoor shower
Estivale Octo Fly Gold Star Boat Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering

Estivale Octo Fly Premier

The Octo Fly is from the Nicols Estivale range and at 15 metres long is the largest boat produced by Nicols and the flagship of the fleet.

Estivale Octo Fly - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • Bow & stern thrusters for easy manoeuvring.
  • TV with satellite antenna.
  • Deck mattresses that are ideal for sunbathing.
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Bimini (sun shade)
  • Kitchen with 4 burner stove, oven, microwave and Senseo electric coffee maker
  • DVD monitor
  • Safe
  • Garden furniture, sun awning, bathing ladder, outdoor shower, gas griddle BBQ
Estivale Octo Fly 12 Gold Star Boat Ideal for 10 people, sleeps 12

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering Steering

Estivale Octo Fly 12 Premier

The Octo Fly 12 is new for 2023! The Octo Fly is from the Nicols Estivale range and at 15 metres long is the largest boat produced by Nicols and the flagship of the fleet. Despite the size the Octo Fly 12 is easy to drive thanks to the dual bow thrusters stern & bow.

Estivale Octo Fly 12 - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • 2 showers 2 electric toilets
  • Bimini sunshade
  • Microwave and Senseo electric coffee maker
  • Smart TV
  • Safe
  • Garden furniture, sliding sun awning, bathing ladder, shower.
  • Alfresco dining area with gas griddle/BBQ
  • Bow & stern thrusters for easy manoeuvring.
Estivale Octo Fly C Gold Star Boat Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering

Estivale Octo Fly C Premier

The Octo Fly C is from the Nicols Estivale range and at 15 metres long is the largest boat produced by Nicols and the flagship of the fleet.

Estivale Octo Fly C - boat layout diagram

Premier

Superb boats with modern technology, excellent facilities and the highest levels of comfort

Features

  • Bow & stern thrusters for easy manoeuvring.
  • TV with satellite antenna.
  • Deck mattresses that are ideal for sunbathing.
  • Two steering positions (one inside, one outside).
  • Bimini (sun shade)
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen with 4 burner stove, oven, microwave, Senseo electric coffee maker and dishwasher
  • DVD monitor
  • Safe
  • Garden furniture, sun awning, bathing ladder, outdoor shower and gas griddle BBQ
Salsa A Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 10

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Salsa A Comfort

One of the largest boats in the fleet, the Salsa features plush upholstery, big picture windows and an open-plan layout in the saloon.

Salsa A - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Two rear cabins with two single beds convertible into one double bed
  • Two bathrooms each with shower, washbasin and new electric flush toilet. Bathrooms accessible from rear cabins (can be used as en-suite) and also from central corridor
  • Two central cabins each with double bed
  • Large front saloon with steering position, convertible double settee, lockable safe and music system with radio/CD/MP3/USB connectivity
  • Direct access from saloon to lower foredeck and seating area
  • Good sized kitchen galley, fully fitted with gas oven and hob and two fridges
  • Large upper sundeck with table and chairs
  • Cabin fans in all areas
  • Full width bathing platform at rear with integral steps for easy access from quayside
  • Bow thrusters
  • Shore power
  • All cabins have extra long beds
Salsa B Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 12

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

2 Toilets, 2 Showers

Dual Steering

Salsa B Comfort

The Salsa B is the ideal boat for large families or a group of friends up to 12 passengers.

Salsa B - boat layout diagram

Comfort

Great-value boats with good levels of comfort, features and facilities

Features

  • Two rear cabins with two single beds convertible into one double bed, each with en suite bathroom
  • Two central cabins, each with double bed
  • 2 settees in the saloon that each convert into one double bed offering 4 berths in the saloon
  • Direct access to front sun deck with seating and to main upper sundeck
  • Large upper sundeck with second steering position
  • All cabins have extra long beds
  • Full width bathing platform at rear with integral steps to enable easy access from quayside
  • Bow thrusters, cabin fans, CD player and lockable safe
  • Shore power
  • MP3/USB connectivity
  • Electric toilets
Vision4 Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 9

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering Steering

Vision4 Superior

The Vision4 is a new generation cruiser offering a range of exciting features using a fuel-efficient diesel powered engine - the ultimate cruising experience!

Vision4 - boat layout diagram

Superior

Quality, well-equipped boats with a high standard of features and comfort

Features

  • Luxurious and spacious interior, tastefully furnished and equipped. Light and airy design for great visibility from inside
  • Four equal sized cabins all with regular sized, very comfortable beds arranged as either one double or two singles. Convertible settee comfortably sleeps one person
  • Large open plan saloon/kitchen galley with music system and TV, interior steering position and access to fore deck from saloon.
  • Modern design kitchen galley with gas oven, hob, microwave and large fridge/freezer, fully equipped for great onboard entertaining.
  • All cabins fitted with modern, en-suite facilities including showers, basins and electric flush toilets
  • Huge top sundeck with steering position, BBQ, bar fridge, cushions and collapsible sun-canopy (bimini)
  • Individual cabin-controlled air-conditioning, level flooring and standing headroom throughout
  • 220v shore power
  • Outside deck shower
  • Safety box
Vision4 SL Ideal for 8 people, sleeps 9

4 cabins + dinette bed(s)

4 Toilets, 4 Showers

Dual Steering Steering

Vision4 SL Superior

The Vision4 SL is a new generation cruiser offering a range of exciting features using a fuel-efficient diesel powered engine - the ultimate cruising experience!

Vision4 SL - boat layout diagram

Superior

Quality, well-equipped boats with a high standard of features and comfort

Features

  • Luxurious and spacious interior, tastefully furnished and equipped. Light and airy design for great visibility from inside
  • Four equal sized cabins all with regular sized, very comfortable beds arranged as either one double or two singles. Convertible settee in saloon comfortably sleeps one person
  • Large open plan saloon/kitchen galley with music system and TV, interior steering position and access to fore deck from saloon. Convertible settee comfortably sleeps one person
  • Modern design kitchen galley with gas oven, hob, microwave and large fridge/freezer, fully equipped for great onboard entertaining.
  • All cabins fitted with modern, en-suite facilities including showers, basins and electric flush toilets
  • Huge top sundeck with steering position, BBQ, bar fridge and collapsible, sun-canopy (bimini)
  • Individual cabin-controlled air-conditioning, level flooring and standing headroom throughout
  • 220v shore power
  • Outside deck shower
  • Safety box
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