By hiring a canal boat you are choosing a holiday set at the heart of nature so we know that wildlife and the countryside is important to you. The quality of the environment in which you will be navigating in contributes greatly to the enjoyment of your holiday, so between us let’s protect it together. Our small actions… can have big effects!
How Nicols is helping the environment:
Nicols is committed to the preservation of the Canal du Midi: as a patron, we are participating in the replanting of trees along the Canal du Midi.
In 2018, Nicols created the first fully electric powered canal boat in Europe. For 2022, Nicols is continuing to add ‘green’ boats to the fleet with a second electric powered boat.
In Portugal, the entire Nicols fleet is equipped with solar panels.
How you can help us protect nature:
When mooring, be careful not to damage the plant species around you.
Leave no trace of your visit: pick up your rubbish and dispose of it at the designated waste disposal services found on route. Also, try and think about sorting your waste – what might be able to be recycled?
When collecting your boat Nicols will offer you a welcome kit including biodegradable cleaning products. If however you bring your own cleaning and hygiene products, you too should choose biodegradable products.