2024 Giveaway Contest : « My Nicols Holidays »

This year, entries to the Nicols competition are open all year round. The competition is divided into three categories:

  • A video category : “Lights, camera, action!”
  • A written category : “Travel journal”
  • A photo category : “Through your camera lens”

Entries to the giveaway “My Nicols Holidays” will be open between November 1st and November 30th 2023. Each participant can only enter the contest once, and for one category.

Video category: « Lights, camera, action ! »


Share your video montage of your cruise holidays with us for a chance to win a €2,000 gift card for your next cruise.

Unedited videos, single-shot videos and videos edited made from photos will not be considered.

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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.


Written category: « Travel journal »


Tell us about your holiday with your best pen and you could win a €1,000 gift card for your next cruise.

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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.


Photo category: “Through your camera lens”


Share your best cruise photos with us for a chance to win a €500 gift card for tour next cruise.

To enter the photo category, please send us just ONE PHOTO.

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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.


How do I enter the giveaway contest?

Sharing your story with us is easy! You can enter the contest three ways:

  • By sending e-mail at web@nicols.com
  • By mailing your pictures or travel journal to: Nicols Yacht, Route du Puy Saint Bonnet, 49300 CHOLET – FRANCE
  • By sending your files via We Transfer to the email address web@nicols.com

Please include the following information in your e-mail or letter:

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

Exploiting your content

By taking part in this competition, you assign to Nicols all rights to use and reproduce the images you have provided. All the rights granted may be used by NICOLS or any other entity in the NICOLS network, in any language and for any country, and on any current or future medium (paper, website, Newsletter, social networks, etc.). This authorisation is granted free of charge and will not give rise to any remuneration in any form whatsoever.