What is required to enter the category “Lights, camera, action!” ?

To enter this category, each participant must share a video of their cruise. You are free to use the format of your choosing (9 :16, 16 :9, 4 :3…) and to decide how you want to tell us about this experience on a Nicols boat. However, while editing your video you must respect a few conditions:

• The video must be a montage of several shots/videos. We will not consider videos of a single shot without editing or video editingmade from photos.
• Your file must be a format: .mov, .avi, .mpeg, .mpeg4, .wmv or .mp4
• Your video must not exceed a duration of 5 minutes

If you want to enter the category “Lights, camera, action!” we suggest emailing us your video using We Transfer. Make sure you also provide us with the following information:

• First and last name
• Home address (with zip code, city, country)
• Phone number
• Email address
• Date of birth

What is the prize for this category ?

The winner of the category “Lights, camera, action” will be rewarded with a €2,000 gift card for your next cruise.

This prize will be valid during the 2025 season, from 25/03/2025 to 28/10/2025, on the boat of your choice from among all NICOLS boats (excluding the Fly range), subject to availability at the time of booking. Valid from one of the following bases: Dole in Franche Comté, Saverne in Alsace, Venarey in Burgundy, Le Somail or Port Lauragais on the Canal du Midi, Bellegarde in Camargue or Glénac in Brittany. The gift voucher is valid for boat hire only, excluding meals, fuel, optional extras and deposit on boarding.

What is required to enter the category “Travel journal”?

To enter this category, each participant must share an account of their Nicols cruise, in the manner of a travel journal. The content and writing style are up to each participant. However, your text must respect a few conditions:

• It should be at least 400 words
• It should come with at least 3 pictures of your cruise

What is the prize for this category ?

The winner of the category “Travel journal” will be rewarded with a €1,000 gift card for your next cruise

This prize will be valid during the 2025 season, from 25/03/2025 to 28/10/2025, on the boat of your choice from among all NICOLS boats (excluding the Fly range), subject to availability at the time of booking. Valid from one of the following bases: Dole in Franche Comté, Saverne in Alsace, Venarey in Burgundy, Le Somail or Port Lauragais on the Canal du Midi, Bellegarde in Camargue or Glénac in Brittany. The gift voucher is valid for boat hire only, excluding meals, fuel, optional extras and deposit on boarding.

What is required to enter the category “Through your camera lens”?

To enter this category, each participant must share with us one picture taken during their cruise. For this category, possibilities are endless! Whether they are a picture of the boat, landscapes, architecture, life on board, activities around the boat (fishing, swimming, or having a picnic), or even quirky and out-of-the-ordinary pictures, they are all an opportunity to win the contest!

What is the prize for this category?

The winner of the category “Through your camera lens” will be rewarded with a €500 gift card for your next cruise.

This prize will be valid during the 2025 season, from 25/03/2025 to 28/10/2025, on the boat of your choice from among all NICOLS boats (excluding the Fly range), subject to availability at the time of booking. Valid from one of the following bases: Dole in Franche Comté, Saverne in Alsace, Venarey in Burgundy, Le Somail or Port Lauragais on the Canal du Midi, Bellegarde in Camargue or Glénac in Brittany. The gift voucher is valid for boat hire only, excluding meals, fuel, optional extras and deposit on boarding.