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2012 Early Booking Discounts

Receive a 3% Discount for a booking made more than 120 days before day of departure

Booking of a minimum of one week from the following bases:
BURGUNDY : Coulanges S/ Yonne, Chatillon en Bazois, Digoin, Pontailler sur Saône, Louhans and Tonnerre
SOUTH - CAMARGUE : Agde, Carcassonne, Carnon, Colombiers and Homps,
SOUTH WEST : Cahors, Cognac, Damazan, Luzech and Penne d'Agenais
BIG WEST : Daon and Redon
BIG EAST : Dinant, Hochfelden and Pont à Bar

(Please note: These discounts can not be added up)

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BOOK FOR 2013 SEASON
Receive a 10% Discount On 2012 rates

Valid for at least one week long booking from the following bases:
Burgundy: Digoin, Châtillon en Bazois, Tonnerre, Coulanges sur Yonne, Pontailler sur Saône and Louhans ; 
Midi-Camargue: Carcassonne, Homps, Agde, Colombiers et Carnon ; 
Alsace: Hochfelden ; 
Mayenne: Daon ; 
Charente: Cognac ; 
Lot: Luzech

(Please note: These discounts can not be added up)


FRANCE REGION LOCATIONS
Burgundy
Nivernais / Loire Region
Base Locations: Coulanges sur Yonne -
Chattillon-en-Bazois
- Digoin - Tonnerre
Saone / Seille Region
Bases: Louhans - Pontailler sur saone
West France
Anjou / Pays de la Loire Region
Base Location: Daon

Aquitaine Region
Base Location : Damazan

Brittany Region
Base Location : Redon

Charente Region
Base Location : Cognac

Lot en Quercy Region
Base Location : Cahors | Luzech
& Penne d' Agenais

East France

Alsace / Lorraine Region
Base Location: Hochfelden

Ardennes Region
Base Location: Pont à Bar
The South
Camargue Region
Base Location: Carnon
Canal du Midi Region
Base Location:Agde- Carcassonne - Homps
& Colombiers

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2012 Seasons
P A B C D E F
17 - 30 Mar
06 Oct - 11 Nov
31 Mar - 27 Apr
22 Sep - 05 Oct
28 Apr - 11 May
08 - 21 Sep
12 May - 01 Jun
01 - 07 Sep
02 - 29 Jun
25 - 31 Aug
30 Jun -13 Jul
18 - 24 Aug
14 Jul -
17 Aug
France 2012 Weekly Rates are in Euros
  Low Season Mid Season High Season
Easy Class
Cat Dep   P A B C D E F
Fred 700
2 berth
1 550 WE / MW - 298 337 381 416 489 -
Week 408 497 562 636 693 766 815
Riviera 750
2 berth
1 550 WE / MW - 328 371 419 456 537 -
Week 448 546 618 698 761 841 895
Espade 930
3/5 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 362 410 463 505 594 -
Week 495 604 683 772 842 931 990
Renaud 8000
3/5 + 1 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 401 453 512 558 657 -
Week 548 668 756 854 931 1029 1095
Espade 850 Fly
2/4 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 437 495 559 609 717 -
Week 598 729 825 932 1016 1123 1195
Eau Claire 930
4/6 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 465 526 594 648 762 -
Week 635 775 876 991 1080 1194 1270
Penichette 935
3/5 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 474 536 606 660 777 -
Week 648 790 894 1010 1101 1217 1295
2 550 WE / MW - 500 565 639 696 819 -
Week 683 833 942 1065 1160 1283 1365
Riviera 920
6/8 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 511 578 653 711 837 -
Week 698 851 963 1088 1186 1311 1395
Marina 1120
6/9 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 582 658 744 811 954 -
Week 795 970 1097 1240 1352 1495 1590
Penichette 1107
5/7 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 593 671 758 826 972 -
Week 810 988 1118 1264 1377 1523 1620
Eau Claire 1130
6/9 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 604 683 772 842 990 -
Week 825 1007 1139 1287 1403 1551 1650
Riviera 1130
7/9 berth
4 650 WE / MW - 641 725 819 893 1050 -
Week 875 1068 1208 1365 1488 1645 1750
  Low Season Mid Season High Season
Classic Class
Cat Dep   P A B C D E F
Triton 860
3/5 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 501 564 636 692 - -
Week 729 835 941 1060 1153 1259 1325
Triton 860 Fly
3/5 berth
2 550 WE / MW - 542 61 689 749 - -
Week 789 904 1019 1148 1248 1363 1435
Triton 1050
6/8 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 601 677 763 830 - -
Week 875 1002 1129 1272 1383 1511 1590
Nicols 900
4/7 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 660 743 838 911 - -
Week 960 1099 1239 1396 1518 1658 1745
Espade Concept Fly
6/8 + 1 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 716 807 910 989 - -
Week 1042 1194 1345 1516 1649 1800 1895
Nicols 1000
6/8 berth
4 800 WE / MW - 748 843 950 1034 - -
Week 1089 1247 1406 1584 1723 1881 1980
3 650 WE / MW - 786 886 998 1086 - -
Week 1144 1310 1477 1664 18140 1976 2080
3 650 WE / MW - 764 861 970 1054 - -
Week 1111 1273 1434 1616 1757 1919 2020
Tarpon 32
4/6 + 2 berth
3 650 WE / MW - 828 933 1051 1143 - -
Week 1205 1380 1555 1752 1905 2081 2190
Haines Rive 34
4/6 +2 Berth
3 650 WE / MW - 847 954 1075 1169 - -
Week 1232 1411 1590 1792 1949 2128 2240
Nicols 1160
8/10 berth
4 800 WE / MW - 866 976 1099 1195 - -
Week 1260 1443 1626 1832 1992 2176 2290
4 800 WE / MW - 903 1018 1147 1248 - -
Week 1315 506 1697 1912 2079 2271 2390
Nicols 1100
6/9 berth
4 800 WE / MW - 915 1031 1162 1263 - -
Week 1331 1525 1718 1936 2105 2299 2420
Tarpon 37
7/9 berth
4 800 WE / MW - 917 1033 1164 1266 - -
Week 1334 1528 1722 1940 2110 2304 2520
Nicols 1170
8/10 berth
5 800 WE / MW - 953 1074 1210 1315 - -
Week 1386 1588 1789 2016 2192 2394 2520
Tarpon 37N (2)
7/9 berth
4 800 WE / MW - 1019 1148 1294 1407 - -
Week 1482 1698 1913 2156 2345 2560 2695
Nicols 1300
10/12 berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1032 1163 1310 1425 - -
Week 1502 1720 1938 2184 2375 2594 2730
4 800 WE / MW - 1032 1163 1310 1425 - -
Week 1502 1720 1938 2184 2375 2594 2730
Tarpon 42
10/12 berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1058 1193 1344 1462 - -
Week 1540 1764 1988 2240 2436 2660 2800
Haines Rive 40
4/6 +2 Berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1074 1210 1363 1482 - -
Week 1562 1789 2016 2272 2471 2698 2840
Tarpon 42A (2)
10/12 berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1106 1246 1404 1527 - -
Week 1609 1843 2077 2340 2545 2779 2925
Nicols 1310
10/12 berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1128 1272 1433 1588 - -
Week 1642 1881 2119 2388 2597 2836 2985
Tarpon 42N
10/12 berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1270 1431 1613 1754 - -
Week 1848 2117 2386 2688 2923 3192 3360
Penichette 1400FB
10/12 Berth
5 800 WE / MW - 1323 1491 1680 1827 - -
Week 1925 2205 2485 2800 3045 3325 3500
  Low Season Mid Season High Season
Premium Class
Cat Dep   P A B C D E F
4 800 WE / MW - 1090 1224 1375 1493 - -
Week 1621 1817 2040 2292 2488 2683 2795
5 800 WE / MW - 1357 1524 1712 1858 - -
Week 2018 2262 2540 2854 3097 3341 3480
6 1000 WE / MW - - - - - - -
Week 2430 2724 3059 3436 3729 4022 4190
  Low Season Mid Season High Season
Access Class
Cat Dep   P A B C D E F
3 650 WE / MW - 619 700 677 862 1014 -
Week 845 1031 1166 1128 1437 1589 1690
3 650 WE / MW - 694 785 887 966 1137 -
Week 948 1156 1308 1478 1611 1781 1895

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Click here for Base Schedules / Week Ends / Mini-Weeks information

** Boat equipped with a bow-propeller

A few bases don’t offer 2-day week-end on the range of Tarpon 37, 37N, 42, 42A, 42N, 42 Trio Prestige, 49 and Nicol’s 1310

Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted


TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRICES in Euro

Rates Include:

  • VAT and Navigation and Lock Fees
  • The hire of the boat
  • Its security equipment
  • Crockery
  • Linen : sheet, blanket or duvet, pillow and pillow cases
  • The insurance of the boat
  • A 13 kg gas bottle
  • Demonstration on how to operate the boat the day of departure
  • Demonstration on how to handle the boat and temporary license the day of departure
  • Technical assistance 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm

Premium Class Boats include
- Cleaning set
- Kitchen clothes set
- Towel set

Rates do NOT Include:

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Food supply
  • Personal insurance for the crew
  • One way fee
  • Car park or garage for a car
  • Waterway map
  • Bikes
  • Cruise Plus Insurance (damage waiver)
  • The hourly navigation rate which includes gas oil and all technical supplies for the boat. (price varies from EUR 5.19 to 10.95 per navigation hour by category of boat - price may change with the price of fuel)
  • Cleaning of the inside and outside of the boat
  • Cleaning set
  • Tea towel set
  • Towels set

Rental Duration:

  • One Week = 7 Nights.

Liberty Cruise Pack:
Instead of purchasing items separately you can purchase this Liberty Pack which includes:

  • Region waterway map
  • 2 Bicycles
  • Hourly navigation rate (Fuel)
  • Cleaning service
  • Croisiere Plus insurance
 
Cat 1
Cat 2
Cat 3
Cat 4
Cat 5
Cat 6
Weekend
€ 190
€ 215
€ 252
€ 289
€ 312
€ 363
Mini-Week
€ 238
€ 270
€ 317
€ 362
€ 391
€ 460
Week
€ 326
€ 372
€ 432
€ 494
€ 532
€ 625
Added Day
€ 36
€ 40
€ 46
€ 52
€ 55
€ 64

Liberty cruise pack does not include the hire of the boat and the cancellation insurance. Also this package is not available in Belgium, Dinant & Pont a Bar - France, Poland, Spain

Short Breaks and Extended Cruises:
Short Breaks and extended cruises are available on request. departure from 4pm and return at 9am, Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday or Sunday in each period for certain bases and on certain boats and on request basis.

  • 3 nights = 75% of the weekly rate
  • 4 nights = 85% of the weekly rate
  • 5 nights = 95% of the weekly rate
  • 8 nights = 120% of the weekly rate
  • 9 nights = 140% of the weekly rate - Saturday 4pm to Monday 9am (d+9)
  • 10 nights = 150% of the weekly rate
  • 11 nights = 160% of the weekly rate - Monday 4pm to Friday 2pm (d+11) except Redon returns at 9am
  • 12 nights = 170% of the weekly rate
  • 13 nights = 180% of the weekly rate

Insurance and Security Deposit:
Rates include damage insurance with an excess of between EUR 550 - 1000 (depending on boat). You are required to leave this excess amount as a security deposit at the time of pick up. This is refunded to you when the boat has been returned on time, clean and undamaged. Insurance Excess Amounts go by Boat Category (which can be found on the rate table next to the boat name). The amounts for each catergory are:
Boat Category - 4 and 5. Excess amount €800

Croisiere Plus Insurance:
You can take our the Croisiere Plus Insurance, which will reduce your excess to NIL (security deposit is still required as normal). The Croisiere Plus Insurance is priced by Boat Category (which can be found on the rate table next to the boat name). The prices for each category are:

Croisiere Insurance Amounts are in Euros
 Boat Category
1 & 2
3
4 & 5
6
Deposit
550
650
800
1000
Weekend
52.50
60
67.50
75
Mini-Week
59.50
68
76.50
85
Week
70
80
90
100
Additional Day
7
8
9
10


Hourly Navigation - Fuel:

Fuel is charged when you return the boat, and this is based on how many hours you have travelled. Fuel is approximately € 6 - € 10 per cruising hour, depending on the vessel.

Cancellation Insurance:
Cancellation Insurance can be arranged - The amount of the cancellation insurance fee for the guarantee to cancel the cruise is 4% of the total rental price.

One Way Cruises:
One-way : (extra charge for taking back the boat to another base, different from the start base The direction and the departure point of a one-way cruise are confirmed only 10 days before departure, because of many unpredictable events. One-way cruises are not available for a fleet of more than 2 boats at certain bases.

There is a fee charged on departure for one-way cruises :

One Way Charges
Boat Category
1 & 2
3
4 & 5
6
France
€ 70
€ 90
€ 110
€ 130
Germany & Italy
€ 100
€ 100
€ 100
€ 100

Base Schedules:

  • Departure for a week or more:
    Days of departure depending of the bases are Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday.
    Welcome at 3pm. For organisation reasons, no welcome will be possible before this time. - Boarding from 4pm till 7pm. - Return at 9am
     
  • 2 Day Week Ends:
    Welcome on Saturday at 10am ( you can board on Friday evening at 6pm if available. This possibility can only be confirmed 1 week before departure). - Boarding Saturday from 10am till 11am. - Return Monday at 9am.
     
  • For Mini-Weeks:
    Welcome on Monday at 3pm. - Boarding from 4pm till 6pm. - Return on Friday at 2pm (except in Italy : 9am and Redon: 10am).


    Please Note: In Italy week-end and mini-week are confirmed 30 days before the departure

Car Transfers:
If you do a one-way trip, you can have your car transferred from the departure base to the arrival base. The cost depends on the distance (itineraries) : from EUR 54 to 100. It is better to book this service in advance. Transfer by bus, taxi or train can be planned. Please contact your agent for possibilities available.

Shuttle with driver:
A shuttle can transfer drivers or whole crew from a base to another. Cost : from EUR 34 to 45 per person according to itineraries…

Car Parking:
Public Car Parking is available around each base. Closed car parking is available at selected bases for between € 20 - € 46 per week. Or a Garage is available at selected bases for between € 35 - € 100 per week..

Stand Up Paddle:
EUR 70 per week with a EUR 500 security deposit.

TV and Antenna:
EUR 60 per week with a EUR 400 security deposit.

Internet Access:
EUR 30 per week - about 10 hours internet access available.

Photo Album / Video:
on request

T-Shirt and Polo Embroidery:
from EUR 5 to 10

Cap Embroidery:
EUR 10

Embroidery of your Logo:
on request

Bow Propeller:
Some boats have a bow propeller. It is a small propeller in the stem of the boat which helps to steer the bow laterally, it makes operating easier. Nevertheless, you need to use it carefully mainly on canals (mud and stones along the canal sides may be sucked up into the bow propeller). In case of breakdown during the cruise, it is often impossible to repair (a crane is often necessary to fix it). In this case, the cruise will go on without bow propeller.

If the client requires a repairing during his cruise, this repairing will be charged to the client. Due to the risks of the navigation, the bow propeller of the equipped boat you booked for, may not be available on the day of your departure. In this case, the bow propeller will be deducted on the basis of a flatrate price. (according to the price-list, maximum refunding € 10 per day)

Inland Waterways Map:
There is a board book on every boat, which gives you information on navigation. However you can order an inland waterway map in advance (when you book the boat) if you wish to prepare your cruise. You can have a map for every waterway. Important : for some routes, you will need 2 maps. For example for the one-way trip Pontailler-sur-Saône/Digoin, 2 maps are necessary: the Centre Canal and the Saône river. Price: EUR 22

Premium Fleet:
Premium Fleet vessels have two steering positions (flying bridge) and have special services on board like: bike rack, flat screen TV and DVD player in the lounge, wooden deck furniture with integrated Plancha on the rear deck, complete linen set (two towels and one bath towel per person), kitchen cloths and a cleaning set (washing soap, toilet paper, two rubbish bags, one sponge, one soap and a box of matches).

with other non premium fleet vessels, bedding is included (blanket, sheets, pillow case and pillow) but no towels and cleaning items are provided (Towel set can be hired at some departure bases - a cleaning set is also on sale at some bases)

Cleaning Service:
The optional cleaning service allows you not to clean the boat on return (inside and outside). If you don't choose this option, a cleaning deposit will be required on boarding. So, order the cleaning service on booking your boat, and you'll get a 25% Discount on the amount of the cleaning deposit.

Cleaning Charges are in Euros
 Boat
Category
Cleaning Deposit
for in & outside
Cleaning deposit
of the inside
Cleaning deposit
of the outside
Final cleaning
service 25% discount
1
68
40
28
51
2
88
53
35
66
3
120
78
42
90
4
144
93
51
108
5
168
109
59
126
6
208
136
72
156

Deck Furniture:
Only if the boat decks are wide enough. It is possible on Linssen Yacht 36, Linssen Vlet 1030, Eau Claire 1130, Espade Concept Fly, Marina 1120, Nicol’s 1000, Nicol’s 1100, Nicol’s 1160, Nicol’s 1170, Nicol’s 1310, Tarpon 32, Tarpon 37, Nicol’s 1300 and Tarpon 42. The deck furniture is composed of 1 table and chairs (1 sunshade). It is often free.

Tea Towel Set:
set of 3 pieces - Price EUR 2 per set (Free of charge on teh premium fleet)

Towel Set:
1 bath towel & 2 towels - Price EUR 6 per person (Free of charge on teh premium fleet)

BBQ Rental:
Selected bases can offer a BBQ, Plancha (grill Plate) for rent. These are from EUR 10 to 70 per week, EUR 5 to 45 per mini-week and weekend.

12V / 220V Converter (max 100 watts):
You can connect the converter on a 12V plug, it will allow you to load a celular phone or a digital camera. Price : € 8 per week and € 5 per mini-week and week-end

Bicycles and Mountain Bikes:
Bikes are available for rent and come in the following ranges:

Basic Range
Suitable for short quick trips.
€ 28 per week
€ 18 per weekend / miniweek
VTC Range
Include gears, Suitable for long quick trips.
€ 46 per week
€ 29 per weekend / miniweek
Child Bike
€ 25 per week
€ 16 per weekend / miniweek

It is recommended to have at least one bicycle on board to reach grocery store or phone box. You can of course ship more bikes, but too many can bother you when manoeuvring and reduce comfort on the bridge.

Baby Equipment:
A Baby Equipment pack is available free of charge on request. This includes:
Baby Chair, Bath, Folding Bed, and Life Jacket. If you hire a bike you will also receive a baby seat. This must be pre-booked.

Fishing Rods:
Inland waterway cruises are perfect holidays for anglers. You can hire ishing rods in some bases. The fishing set includes a fishing rod and a fishing line in new condition. Price : €.8 per week and € 5 per mini-week and week-end (equipment or beginners)

Fishing Licence:
A fishing permit (tax) is usually requested to fish in canals and rivers. You can get in some bases. Price : € 30. Do not forget to book it before departure.

FPP Hamper:
F2P hamper : (on certain bases only) All our bases are located near shopping centres, in which you can go before your departure. You can however order a FPP hamper» (when you book your boat) which provides basic food such as salt, pepper, sugar, condiment, bread, water, vinegar, coffee, tea, milk, yoghurts, salad, eggs and pasta. Please ask your travel agent for the full list and conditions. Price : EUR 70

Pets:
Your pet is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour. Some bases charge an additional fee of EUR 15 - 90 (no extra charge on certain bases)

Green Cleaning Set:
includes washing up liquid, toilet peper, 2 bin bags, 2 sponges, 2 soaps, 1 box of matches. Price: EUR 8.90 per set (Free of charge on the Premium Fleet)
 
Cancellation Conditions:

If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your booking, send a letter of explanation to the hirer as soon as possible. A cancellation fee according to the following scale will be charged.

More than 8 weeks prior to departure
€ 200 cancellation fee
Between 4 - 8 weeks prior to departure
60% of hiring fee
Less than 4 weeks prior to departure
100% of hiring fee
These fees can be refund in case the boat is rented once more. The cancellation fee (€ 150) are not refundable.

All Year Discounts

Long Term Discounts
14 to 20 Days - Receive a 5% Discount - (10% Discount for Chioggia and Marano)
21 to 27 Days - Receive a 10% Discount - (7% Discount for Pont à Bar and Dinant)
28 Days or more - Receive a 15% Discount - (10% Discount for Pont à Bar and Dinant)

Go West Discount
Receive a 5% Discount - Valid for a booking of at least one week long from Cognac, Damazan, Daon and penne d'Agenais

Couples Discount
Receive a 10% Discount - Book 2 people on the following boats:
Renaud 8000 (except in Cahors & Penne d'Agenais)
Pénichette 935 - Eau Claire 930 - Eau Claire 930 Fly (except in Spain)
Espade 850 (except in Cahors) - Espade 850 Fly - Viking 800
Triton 860 (except in Cahors / Chioggia and Marano) and Triton 860 Fly
From Redon: on Eau Claire 930 and Triton 860 for at least one week hire.

Boats Discount
3% Discount when 2 boats are cruising together
5% Discount when 3 or more boats are cruising together
For all bookings for minimum 1 week long

Family Discount
5% Discount with one child under 16 years on board
10% Discount with two or more children under 16 years, on board for a minimum one week rental between the 31st March 2012 and the 5th of October 2012
from the following bases:
BURGUNDY : Coulanges S/ Yonne, Chatillon en Bazois, Digoin, Pontailler sur Saône, Louhans and Tonnerre
SOUTH - CAMARGUE : Agde, Carcassonne, Carnon, Colombiers and Homps,
SOUTH WEST : Cognac, Damazan and Luzech
BIG WEST : Daon and Redon
BIG EAST : Dinant, Hochfelden and Pont à Bar

Senior Discount
5% Discount with one person over 50 on board
6% Discount with one person over 60 on board
7% Discount with one person over 70 on board
8% Discount with one person over 80 on board
The senior discount is only applicable from March 17th 2012 to April 07th 2012, from May 05th 2012 to July 07th 2012 and from September 01st 2012 to October 05th 2012 from Digoin, Châtillon Bazois, Coulanges sur Yonne, Pontailler sur Saône, Louhans, Tonnerre, Carcassonne, Homps, Agde, Carnon, Colombiers, Hochfelden, Daon, Cognac, Luzech, Damazan,

please note: Only one senior discount per boat

* Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%.

 

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