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BASE LOCATION: Laggan Base

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 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%

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%

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2011 Seasons
A	B	C	D	E	F
19 Mar - 15 Apr	16 - 29 Apr	30 Apr - 06 May	07 - 20 May	21 May - 03 Jun	04 Jun - 01 Jul
G	H	I	J	K	L
02 Jul - 15 Jul	16 Jul - 26 Aug	27 Aug - 09 Sep	10 Sep - 23 Sep	24 - 30 Sep -	01 - 30 Oct

Scotland Canal Boat Hire 2012 Rates Rates shown in AUD
Sleeps 8+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Magnifique 8+2 Berth	3	3000	3860	4390	4695	4825	5090	5520	4920	4195	3150	2960
Classique 8 Berth	3	2455	2860	3415	3845	3950	4165	4520	4030	3435	2575	2430
Sleeps 6+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Elegance 6 Berth	3	2555	2945	3540	3990	4100	4335	4690	4180	3575	2685	2515
Crusader 6 berth	3	2175	2575	3095	3400	3500	3700	4085	3570	3055	2335	2150
Sleeps 4+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Clipper 4+2 Berth	4	2210	2570	3075	3460	3550	3750	4060	3615	3085	2320	2175
Consul 4+1 Berth	3	1715	1995	2375	2665	2740	2895	3125	2795	2380	1795	1680
Braemore 4+2 berth	3	1850	2155	2585	2895	2970	3140	3400	3030	2600	1945	1830
Osprey 4+2 Berth	3	1540	1775	2130	2395	2460	2605	2810	2500	2135	1620	1515
Tamaris 4+2 Berth	2	1530	1790	2140	2395	2475	2605	2830	2525	2155	1620	1515
Mountain Star 4+1 Berth	2	1335	1540	1855	2060	2090	2230	2385	2130	1865	1370	1315
Sleeps 2+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Capri 2+1 Berth	2	1095	1260	1505	1695	1750	1835	1995	1780	1510	1150	1075

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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.

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.

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