Houseboat on the Canal du Midi at Poilhes

River delivery

Boat delivery Bordeaux → Sète

The Canal des Deux Mers links the Atlantic and the Mediterranean: the Garonne, the Garonne canal to Toulouse, then the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi to the Thau lagoon and Sète.

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Distance: 487 km
Duration: 14 days
locks: 117
Best season: April to October
Indicative price: €5,250 – €6,870

Calculated for: a 11 m motor boat. Indicative estimate excl. VAT for a typical boat.

Route map

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Typical itinerary

Bordeaux
Toulouse
Sète

Waterways used

Canal de Garonne · Canal du Midi

Route highlights

Canal du Midi: 3 m air draft, 30 m max length
Historic oval locks
A 1,200 nm shortcut compared with rounding Spain

Your delivery estimate

Passage costs

Locks, navigation dues, harbours and canals

€353

Time

Days worked by the skipper and crew

€4,060

Meals

Food for the skipper and crew

€420

Other costs

Fuel, travel, equipment, tracking

€1,137

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bordeaux → Sète delivery cost?

For a 11 m motor boat, expect around €5,250 excl. VAT all-in (skipper, passage costs, meals and other costs). The price depends on boat size, season and the crew required.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Sète?

About 14 days in total, including 12 days under way, for 487 km. Boat preparation and a weather or technical margin are included.

Can this route be done with another type of boat?

Yes, but the route and price may change: use our estimator with your boat’s exact dimensions.