Le Boat Canalboat Rental in England - 2012 Season Canal Boat Rental, Canal Boat Hire, Canal Cruising, Canal Cruise, River Boat Rental , River Boat Hire, Rent Luxury River Cruises Holiday Vacation

Click here for 2012 Rates
Click here for Thames Region Information
Click here for Terms and Conditions
Click here to return to the Start Page
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions

BASE LOCATION: THE THAMES - Benson & Chertsey

Click here for Norfolk Broads 2012 Rates

2012 Olympic Games In London from 27 July - 12 August 2012
Please Note: Availability already extremely limited for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Please note:
Bases are closed 27th July and 14th September 2012 due to the Olympics in London

Easter One Way Deals !
Save 40% off on One Way Cruise
Subject to availability. Available until 31 May 2012
Click here for Easter One Way Deals

Boat Special Discounts
For all bookings confirmed by 31st May 2012
Minimum Hire 7 Nights unless specified
offers can not be combinable with other offers to 15%
Subject to availability (See table below)

Departure	Boat	Offer
May & July	Clipper Plus (4+2)	20% Off
May & July	Consul (4)	20% Off
May & July	Elegance Plus (6)	20% Off
May & July	Magnifique (8+2)	20% Off
May & July	Countess (4+2)	20% Off
May & July	Royal Classique Plus (6+2)	20% Off
May & July	Nautillia (8+2)	20% Off
August - October	Clipper Plus (4+2)	15% Off
August - October	Consul (4)	15% Off
August - October	Elegance Plus (6)	15% Off
August - October	Magnifique (8+2)	15% Off
August - October	Countess (4+2)	15% Off
August - October	Royal Classique Plus (6+2)	15% Off
August - October	Nautillia (8+2)	15% Off

Click here for List of Early Season Delivery Discounts (excel file - 41kb)

May Special Discount !
Save 20% off for departures in May 2012
Available for all Depots
Subject to availability. Available until 31 May 2012
Minimum duration is 7 nights. Not applicable on the Royal Mystique Plus, Royal Mystique ll Minuetto,
Mystique & Vision. Offers can be combinable with other offers up to 15%

June to July Special Discount !
Save 15% off for departures between May - July 2012
Save 10% off for departures between June - July 2012
Subject to availability. Available until 31 May 2012
Minimum duration is 7 nights. Not applicable on the Royal Mystique Plus, Minuetto,
Mystique & Vision. Offers can be combinable with other offers up to 15%

Royal Mystique 2 & Mystique Special !
2 FREE Bikes
EUR 100 off for 7 nights / EUR 50 off for 3-6 nights
Available until 31 May 2012

2013 Early Booking Cruise Discounts !
All boats are available to be booked at 2012 prices, therefore before any possible price increase for 2013
Plus the following Early Booking Discounts
10% Discount for 4 Anchor Boats
12% Discount for 3 Anchor Boats
15% Discount for 2 Anchor Boats

General Discounts & Special Offers

Group Booking Discount
Save up to 20% when booking more than 1 boat per holiday booking starting and finishing on the same dates

Extended Bookings
For all cruises of 14 nights or more, get 10% Discount off second and subsequent weeks

Family Booking
Cruise as a family with children and save up to 10% on all cruising destinations.
Receive a 5% Discount for 1 child and a 10% Discount for 2 children

(not applicable for school holidays 30 June to 18 August 2012)
All children must be under the age of 16 on the last day of the holiday.

5 & 6 Anchor vessels do not apply to the above specials

Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%

Click here for Currency Converter

2012 Seasons
A	B	C	D	E	F	G
17 Mar - 28 Apr	28 Mar - 04 May	05 May - 25 May	26 May - 31 May	01 Jun - 22 Jun	23 Jun - 13 Jul	14 Jul - 20 Aug
H	I	J	K	L	M
21 Jul - 12 Aug	13 Aug - 17 Aug	18 Aug - 31 Aug	01 Sep - 14 Sep	15 Sep - 28 Sep	29 Sep - 31 Oct

The Thames - England Canal Boat Hire 2012 Rates Rates shown in AUD
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M
SLEEPS 8+
Classique Star 10 Berth	4	3080	3585	4250	4820	5000	5240	5615	6180	5615	5000	4365	3270	3030
Classique 8 Berth	3	2570	2985	3535	4015	4175	4355	4675	5145	4675	4175	3630	2720	2530
Magnifique 8+2 Berth	4	3060	3910	4445	4760	4935	5150	5480	6030	5480	4980	4325	3420	3020
SLEEPS 6+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M
Crusader 6 berth	3	2420	2860	3405	3775	3920	4105	4485	4935	4485	3920	3415	2610	2380
Elegance 6 berth	4	2600	3020	3630	4155	4330	4525	4880	5370	4880	4330	3700	2915	2555
Caprice 4+2 Berth	4	2215	2590	3080	3500	3630	3805	4200	4620	4200	3635	3155	2360	2185
Calypso 6+2 Berth	4	2480	2860	3425	3845	3935	4100	4535	4990	4535	3950	3510	2775	2455
SLEEPS 4+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M
Consul 4 Berth	3	1830	2120	2515	2840	2960	3085	3310	3645	3310	2960	2565	1930	1795
Tango 4+2 Berth	4	2165	2510	2970	3370	3500	3685	4085	4500	4085	3500	3055	2290	2135
Tamaris 4+2 Berth	2	1655	1920	2285	2590	2685	2810	3025	3330	3025	2695	2345	1755	1640
Royal Mystique II 4+2 Berth	2	2715	3465	3930	4210	4375	4560	4940	5435	4940	4505	3910	3045	2670
SLEEPS 2+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M
Consort 2+2 Berth	3	1135	1325	1570	1780	1850	1925	2075	2285	2075	1855	1610	1210	1130
Capri 2+1 Berth	2	1035	1190	1415	1605	1665	1740	1865	2055	1865	1675	1450	1095	1015

Top of Page

Rates Include:

A fully equipped boat
Towels and linen for all passengers
Boat handling demonstration
Technical support 7 days/week
On board cruising information

Rates do not Include:

Transfers to / from the base
Fuel and Oil
One Way Surcharge
Waterways Guide
Security Deposit
Damage Waiver
Optional Extras

Calculating Seasons:
The hire price is determined by the departure date according to the tariff periods above. If your cruise covers 2 tariff periods, the price will be calculated pro rata taking the number of nights aboard in each period. A full week includes 7 nights aboard.

Anchor Rating System
Le Boat gives an anchor rating of between two and five to each boat to offer an idea of how affordable or luxurious the vessels are.

Boats with a two-anchor rating are ideal for those on a small budget, as they are the cheapest to hire whilst offering all of the basic functionality you might need. The more anchors a boat has, the more features and space it boasts.

Essential Extras:

Item	Price
Fuel Charge**	Click here for Diesel Fuel Prices (XL file)
Payable locally at the end of your holiday. Fuel is charged according to number of engine hours recorded. Fuel costs are dependant on market rates for fuel and boat size.
Fuel Deposit	6+ and 8+ Boats €220 - 1 week hire 2+ and 4+ Boats €200 - 1 week hire
Vary according to the size of the boat and the duration of the holiday. Payable locally and in local currency.
One Way Fee	Click here for One Way Fees
Supplement for a One Way Cruise (starting and finishing at different bases). Payable when you book. Price dependant on route
Refundable Deposit	AUD $1570 - AUD $3055 \| €1555 - €2250
All customers need to take out either a non-refundable damage waiver (CDW) or pay a refundable damage deposit, to be paid locally. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details. Prices dependant on type of boat and duration of holiday.
Non Refundable CDW	€ 90 - € 220

Optional Extras:

Item	EUR Price Per Week	AUD Price Per Week	Details
Taxi Prices			Click here for Taxi Prices (XL file)
Cross Country Bike	€60	AUD $95	Per Bike, for one week
Standard Bike	€50	AUD $80	Per Bike, for one week
Standard Child Bike	€35	AUD $55	Per Bike, for one week
Bike Theft Waiver	€7.00	AUD $11	Per Bike, for one week payable on booking or locally on arrival
Bike Theft Waiver	€11.00	AUD $18	Per Bike, for two weeks payable on booking or locally on arrival
Waterways Guide	€20-€30	AUD $35 - $53	Detailed guide for your area
Car Transfer	€125 - €300	AUD $170 - $410	Car transferred from start base to end base. Price dependant on distance
Passenger Transfer	On Request
Airport Transfer	On Request
Secure Parking	€40	AUD $60	Selected Locations Click here to View Prices
Undercover Parking	€55	AUD $85	Selected Locations Click here to View Prices
Pet Supplement	€45	AUD $70	Per Dog. Maximum 2 Dogs
Cleaning Charge	€75 - €140	AUD $170 - $190	Must be pre-paid with rental only Depending on size of boat
Early Pick up	€75	AUD $135	Paid at the base
Late drop off	€75	AUD $135	Paid at the base
2nd Parasol hire	Free, €25 deposit	AUD $45	Payable locally in local currency, refundable deposit on return of the parasol
Special Occasion Welcome Pack	€70	AUD $125	Available in selected bases only
Italy Moorings	€50 - €80	AUD $85 - $140	This supplement is compulsory on all bookings that start or end at Casier or Porto Levante
BBQ & Neon Lantern Pack	€65	AUD $100	Package price (1wk) for BBQ, 2x gas bottles & lantern
BBQ	€50	AUD $80	BBQ & 2 x gas bottles only (1wk)
Lantern	€20	AUD $35	Lantern only (1wk)
Outboard Motor	€70	AUD $125	Available in Ireland Only
Angling Dinghy	€70	AUD $125	Available in Ireland Only
One Supplement	€75 - €250	AUD $105 - $340	Supplement for starting at one base and ending another, pyable when booking
Priority Boarding	€75	AUD $135	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Green Ecological cleaning pack	€12	AUD $20	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Top Deck Cushion x 2	€8.00	AUD $13.00	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Portable DVD Player	€35	AUD $50	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Tag along Bike	€35	AUD $55	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Kayak	€30	AUD $60	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Bike Child Seat	€10	AUD $15.00	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Note: REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT (for BBQ, Lantern & BBQ Pack) A refundable deposit of €50/£50 payable locally and in local currency must be left at the base. The deposit will be returned at the end of the holiday if all items are returned in good working order. RESTRICTIONS The BBQ can only be used if it is attached to the railings of the upper deck of the boat, therefore unfortunately it cannot be supplied with the following boats (which only have a rear deck or have sliding roofs):Capri / Capri TS, Mountain Star, Polders Star, Breamore, Commodore/Emperor, Swallowtail, Osprey and Admiral. 1500s and the (Royal) Mystiques already have fitted BBQs on board – these are BBQ hot plates.

*Security deposit is to cover costs for: Fuel, Cleaning, Grounding Fee, Bike Damage or loss.
**Fuel Prices are subject to change as fuel prices change.

One Way Cruises:
One Way Cruises are available on request between bases, with a minimum of one week. An additional fee of €100 applies for all one way cruises. If you have parked your car at the start base, this can be transfered to the end base for a fee of €125 (with the exception of rental vehicles). Please note that although seldom changed, one ways and the direction there of can not be guaranteed.

One Way Fees

Le Boat One Way Supplement
Start Base	End Base	Supplement
Benson	Chertsey	AUD $105
Chertsey	Benson	AUD $205

Short Breaks:
Short breaks of 3 or more nights can be taken on all return-to-base cruises and are highlighted with the short break symbol . Short breaks can also be taken in the peak summer period up to 4 weeks before departure. Boats are available for short breaks from 16:00 on the day of departure and must be returned by 09:00 on the last day.
These are calculated as follows:

3 nights / 2 days = 55% of the weekly rate
4 nights / 3 days = 65% of the weekly rate
5 nights / 4 days = 75% of the weekly rate

Calculating the cost of your short break. To calculate the cost of your short break multiply the weekly boat hire cost by the relevant discount for the duration of your short break (e.g. x 0.55). Then add on the cost of your Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) per week for your boat (or make an allowance for the refundable damage deposit) and any optional extras you may wish to book. Don’t forget to include Le Boat’s holiday insurance if you do not already have cover. For one-way supplements and an approximate fuel cost for your boat type and cruising area.

Extra nights are subject to availability. A Supplement of €150 will be charged if your short break takes place over a Bank Holiday Weekend.

Long Cruises:
Cruises of 9 days, 10 days and 11 days are available from all bases. This is priced based on the number of nights you wish to take.

Priority Boarding and Late Checkout:
NEW early check-in times are between 11:00-12:00 and after 14:00hrs; late check-out remains the same (12:00hrs). Customers now have even longer on the waterways!

Collision Damage Waiver:
All boats are fully covered for damage and damage to other property or vessels, with a damage excess of €1500 per incident. The following damage waiver options are available: (Please note: insurance options below do not covers bikes).

Option 1: a non-refundable collision damage waiver (CDW) which can be paid on arrival or at the time of booking. With this option you will be fully covered if the boat is returned damaged, or an accident has resulted in its loss, as well as costs of any accidental damage or injury to any third parties. This will not be the case if there is evidence of gross neglect, which is excluded from our cover under our insurance policy. Loss of or damage to
any item of inventory or boat equipment will be charged at a replacement cost, details of which are available at our bases. These charges do not alter the Hirer’s potential liability outlined
in Clause 7 – Insurance.
Option 2: Option 2: a refundable damage deposit which is to be paid in local currency at the base upon your arrival by either credit card or cash deposit. The deposit which varies according to boat type/duration of holiday (€1,120 - €1,710) will only be retained in part or in full if the boat is returned damaged or an accident has resulted in its loss, as well as costs of any accidental damage or injury to any third parties. This damage deposit will be the extent of your liability in respect of any damage to the boat except where there is evidence of gross neglect in which case you will be expected to cover the full extent of any repair costs. Loss of or damage to any item of
inventory or boat equipment will be charged at a replacement cost, details of which are available at our bases. See Clause 14. Single sex bookings are required to pay the refundable damage deposit to encourage duty of care.

Departure and Return:
Departures in France take place on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Vessels are available from 4pm on the day of departure, and must be returned by 9am on the return day.

Driver and Passenger Requirements:
Hirers must be over 18 years of age.
The minimum number of people required to hire a boat is 2 adults. The number of passengers
on board may not exceed the maximum amount of passengers the boat is licensed for

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:

More that 70 days prior to pick up: 40% ( Deposit payment)
70 - 43 days prior to departure: 60% of total rental
42 - 15 days prior to departure: 80% of total rental
14 days and under prior to departure: 100% of total rental
Amendments: €50 fee applies

Should you request a major alteration within 10 weeks of departure date (such as a change of date or area) or if you want to amend your holiday departure date to a date not within the current year then this will be treated as a cancellation and re-booking.

Top of Page