REGIONS
You can
make one-way cruises in many of the regions. This type of cruise
offers you a better view of a region simply because you do
not retrace your steps. Due to problems that can occur, the
departure point and the direction of the cruise can only be
confirmed 10 days before departure. If you wish, we can transfer
your car from your departure base to your arrival base, or
you can make the transfer yourself, by train or by bus. Ask
us for further information.
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TO
CHOOSE YOUR BOAT
The boat that you hire will be your home during the time of your cruise, it
means that it is important to make the right choice.
All the boats offer a minimum standard of comfort such as:
- Running
hot and cold water
- Shower
- Toilet
- Kitchen
- Heating.
The
extent and variety of equipment depend on the boat itself
. The number of cabins indicated includes the lounge cabin
which nearly always has a transformable double bed, e.g.
a boat with 4 cabins includes a main lounge cabin and three
separate cabins.
The number of berths, which will often influence your choice of boat, is indicated
by the number which precedes the word "persons".
Click here for Equipment
Inlcuded
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
ONE WAY CRUISE :
One-way
trips are possible in many areas.This enable cruisers to
discover a larger area and not to turn back to the departure
base.The direction and the departure point are confirmed
10 days before departure because of many
unpredictable events.There is an extra fee of €100 Payment
at the departure base.
CAR TRANSFER :
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 : from € 45 to € 121.
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 € 15 to € 70 per
head according itinerary…
CAR PARK– GARAGE :
A public car park is
available everywhere.Some bases offer a closed car park which costs between € 15 and € 42 per
week, or a garage which costs between € 25 and € 42 per
week…
F2P HAMPER :
All our bases are located
near shopping centres, in which you can go before your departure. You can
however order a «F2P 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 : € 45
PET :
Your pet
is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour.You
might have to pay an extra fee in some bases between € 25 and € 30.
INLAND WATERWAY 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.
BOW PROPELLER :
Some boats
have a bow propeller. It is a small propeller in the stem of
the boat which helps to steer laterally the bow of the boat.
It makes operates easier. Nevertheless you need to use it carefully
mainly in canals (mud and stones can be sucked
up along the canal sides).In case of breakdown during the cruise, it is often
impossible to repair (a crane is often necessary to fix it).Due to the risks
of the navigation,the bow propeller equipped boat you booked for ,may not be
available the day of your departure. In this case,you won’t have to pay
for the bow propeller.The bowpropeller, (concerning the boats wich
have one) is invoiced € 60 for 1 week and €50 for
WE and MW at the departure.In case of breakdown, you can only get back the
amont paid for the bow propeller.
GENERATING PWER UNIT :
On the Tarpon L 49, a generating
power unit is available to give 220V (for air-conditioning, dish-washer…).The
use of it will be charged € 3,95 per hour.
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, Tarpon 42 and Tarpon L 49.The deck furniture
is composed of 1 table and chairs (1 sunshade).
It is often free.
BICYCLES AND MOUNTAIN BIKE :
To go shopping or sight-seeing,
you can hire bikes.We rent 3 ranges of bicycles : - Basic range : « vélo
boat » : these bikes allow you to run an errand, but not a long run.
- VTC range : bikes with gears, perfect for long run.
- Junior range.
In
some bases, mountain bikes and bikes for children are available.
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. Bicycle :€24 per
week and €15 per weekend or mini-week.
Mountain bike: €39 per week and € 23 per
weekend or mini-week. Junior bike :€19 per
week and €13 per mini-week and week-end.
FISHING ROD :
Inland
waterway cruises are perfect holidays for anglers.You can hire
fishing rods in some bases. The fishing set includes a fishing
rod and a fishing line in new condition. Price :€8 per
week.
FISHING PERMIT :
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.
BABY SERVICE :
A baby
service is at your disposal to make life on board more pleasant
for parents and young children.This service is free and includes
1 baby chair,bath, folding bed and life jacket ; if you hire
a bicycle, you will get an extra seat.Do not forget to order
it before your departure.
BARBECUE :
On equipped
bases you can rent a barbecue : € 25 per
week and € 8 per mini-week and week-end.
CLEANING SERVICE AND CLEANING DEPOSIT :
If you
choose the cleaning service, you will not need to clean your
boat (inside and outside) at the end of the cruise.Please
order it when booking the boat (a 25 % discount on the costs
below). If you do not want it, a deposit has to be left when checking in. This
option must be ordered before boarding, and rathered be booked
| Cleaning Deposit |
Inside
|
Outside
|
Deposit
|
Cleaning Service
|
| Boat1 |
€ 40
|
€ 28
|
€ 68
|
€ 51
|
| Boat 2 |
€ 53
|
€ 35
|
€ 88
|
€ 66
|
| Boat 3 |
€ 78
|
€ 42
|
€ 120
|
€ 90
|
| Boat 4 |
€ 93
|
€ 51
|
€ 144
|
€ 108
|
| Boat 5 |
€ 109
|
€ 59
|
€ 168
|
€ 126
|
| Boat 6 |
€ 136
|
€ 72
|
€ 208
|
€ 156
|
CANCELLATION
INSURANCE
The cancellation insurance enables you to get back the amount paid for the
booking in certain circumstances.
CANCELLATION
POLICY
- Cancellation
more than 13 weeks (91 days) before the boarding date,
fees will amount to 40% of
the rental amount.
- Cancellation
between 90 and 43 days : 60% of
the rental amount.
- Cancellation
less than 42 days : 100% of
the rental amount.
INSURANCE
The boats of the whole fleet are insured against every risk. However we hope
that you will take care of the boat equipment. The insurance include the
damage excess of the boat, regarding this, you will have to leave security
deposit before boarding. The boat insurance does not cover the tenant and
it's crew. their liabilities respect of the third parties and their personal
belongings. When you book the boat, you can subscribe a complementary insurance
that covers the following risks: Pack croisiere insurance - cruise stopping,
screw breaking, cycling, body damages, and guarantee buyback a fee of
$0 per
week per boat. Pack croisiere plus insurance - covers the same
things as above but with the total guarantee buyback a fee of
$0.00 .
SECURITY
DEPOSIT
Depending on boats, a security deposit is left when checking in. It covers
the accidental damage excess, it is refundable at the end of the cruise. Important;
the security deposit has to be left if a complimentary insurance is subscribed.
In this case the insurance company will give the deposit back when an accident
happens.
NAVIGATION
RATE
The boat will be filled up before embarking. The fuel is then paid when returning
the boat according to an hourly rate, which depends on the type of boat and
the base. This rate covers oil and fuel consumption and depends on the engine
power charges from
$0 to
$0.00 per hour. On average ( cruising 30 hours in a week ). The cost changes with
the fuel price. On certain bases, you will be able to buy navigation contract
which is a fixed price whatever how many hours you cruise.
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EQUIPMENT
INCLUDED
| EQUIPMENTS |
| Mooring
ropes |
Bottle
opener |
Salad
bowl |
| Life
Buoy |
Vegetable
knife
|
Lemon
squeezer |
| Fire
Extiguishers |
Carving
knife |
Coffee
pot + filter carrier |
| Casting
Anchor |
Ladle,
Skimmer |
Water
jug |
| Hammer,
10 litre bucket |
Wooden
spoon |
Knives,
Forks, Spoons |
| Hose
gang plank |
Corkscrew |
Salad
utensils |
| Fenders
life jacket |
Carving
Board |
Teapot
and cups |
| Hand
book |
Pans,
Lids |
Coffee
cups + saucers |
First
aid kit, Life jacket,
Hand book |
Frying
pan |
Dish-oven
proof dish |
| Ashtrays,
Brush, Broom |
Pressure
Cooker |
Linen |
| Floor
cloth, Crockery Brush |
Strainer |
Bolster |
| Sponges,
Hangers |
Salad
Spinner |
Sheets |
| Dustpan
and Brush |
Tumblers/Wine
glass |
Blankets |
| Toilet
accessories set |
Dinner
plates, soup plates |
Duvets |
| Pegs,
Basin, Dustbin |
Dessert
plates, Bowls |
Dish
cloths |
| Table
mats, Bread Basket |
Vegetable
dish-flat |
Towels
( 1 per head ) except Italy |
|
Plastic
containers
|
Tin
openers |
Pillow
cases |
You can see how simple it is, the boat is driven using two controls:
A two position accelerator lever (forward and reverse) and a rudder to steer
the boat.
That' s all. Imagine that you arrive at the first lock.
Lock manoeuvring is simple and not at all dangerous if we respect a few elementary
rules.
Generally, the manoeuvre is controlled by the lock-keeper who will appreciate
a helping hand from a crew member to handle the lock doors and sluices when
these are not automatically operated.
Apart from lock-keepers and other people on a cruising holiday, you will be
able to spot a variety of waterside bird life such as herons, kites, ospreys,
wild duck, king fishers and wagtails.
Above all, you will encounter barge people and anglers.
Barge owners, who have practically disappeared on certain stretches of water,
are friendly people but they do this work to earn a living.
So there is one golden rule : they always have priority.
Anglers do not always appreciate holidaymakers, who, in their opinion, stir
things up a little too much, so if you leave enough leeway so as not to cut
their lines, slow down a little and ask them the traditional question "Any
bites?", then you'll make some new friends.
