10 Things We Wish We'd Known Before Renting a Canal Boat in France

#zekeandterri #midlifetravel #travelover50 #CanalDuMid #CanalBoatLife Planning a canal boat adventure in France? Here’s what they don’t tell you!🚤⚓ After our week-long self-piloted journey through southern France's waterways, we're sharing the 10 most important things we wish we'd known before stepping aboard our rental boat. 🚤 OUR TOP 10 CANAL BOAT TIPS: 1. Get the all-inclusive package (if available) 2. Bring essentials for the first 2 days 3. Lower your boat expectations 4. Budget for docking fees (4-42 euros per night) 5. The provided charts are terrible…plan to replan daily 6. Pack light and squishy (duffel bags over hard luggage) 7. Understand the electrical system (outlets only work when the boat is plugged into a dock) 8. Master the unique bathroom situation 9. It's less relaxing than you think…there’s lots to coordinate! 10. Embrace the chaos…flexibility is key 💡 REALITY CHECK: These boats aren't luxury yachts, stores aren't always available, and you'll be figuring things out as you go. But the experience is absolutely incredible, and we'd do it again in a heartbeat! Perfect for anyone considering Canal du Midi, Canal du Rhône à Sète, or Étang de Thau adventures. Save yourself stress, money, and surprises with these hard-learned lessons! ✈️ 🌍Want to see more content like this? Keep us caffeinated (or tipsy)—your choice! https://buymeacoffee.com/zekeandterri... ☕ 🍷 Let's connect! 📷 Instagram: @zekeandterri 👍 Facebook: /zekeandterri 🌐 Website: www.zekeandterri.com 🚁Navigating our lives and the world together. 🚁 Video and images by Zeke and Terri from our iPhones Video editing by Zeke using Finalcut Pro Music from Epidemic Sound zeke and terri adventures, terri hanson mead, zeke mead, over 50 adventure travel, midlife travel, couple travel, couple travel vlog, husband wife travel, empty nest travel, empty nest travelers, world travelers, travel couple, travel inspo, travel inspiration, travel planning, travel 2025, Over Fifty Travel, travelers not tourists, midlife adventures, france travel, slow travel, over 50 travel, travel france, things to do in france, french language adventures, empty nester travel, travel reality, honest travel, French canal boat rental, Nicols boat rental, canal boat adventure, French waterways, wild mooring, boat life France, canal boat cooking, French canal system, canal boat travel, waterways France, boat rental experience, canal navigation, Étang de Thau, canal du midi, french ports, french maritime culture, languedoc coast, southern france, Herault department, cabal du midi, canal du rhone a sete, top tips for canal travel, canal trip travel tips, renting a canal boat, piloting a canal boat, what to expect when renting a canal boat in france, boat trip planning, canal boat rental France, Canal du Midi tips, canal boat advice, boat rental tips, canal boat preparation, French canal boat, canal cruise tips, waterway travel France, canal boat essentials, canal boat reality, canal boat packing, canal boat costs