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Canal Boat Rental and Barging in France - Europe

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2012 Early Booking Discounts
Receive a 5% Discount for a booking made before 31st January 2012
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 be added to current offers up to 15%)

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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

2012 Weekly Rates Shown in Euros

 
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
Budget Class
Cat.
Deposit.  
P
A
B
C
D
E
F
Fred 700
2+1 Berth
1
550
WE/MW
-
298
337
381
416
489
-
Week
408
497
562
636
693
766
815
Riviera 750
2+2 Berth
1
550
WE/MW
-
328
371
419
456
537
-
Week
448
546
618
698
761
841
895
Espade 930
3/5 +1 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
Pénichette 935
3/5 Berth
2
550
WE/MW
-
474
536
606
660
777
-
Week
648
790
894
1010
1101
1217
1295
Eau Claire 930 Fly
4/6 Berth
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
Pénichette 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
3
650
WE/MW
-
641
725
819
893
1050
-
Week
875
1068
1208
1365
1488
1645
1750
 
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
Access Class
Cat.
Deposit.
 
P
A
B
C
D
E
F
Triton 1060 Handy
4/6 Berth
3
650
WE/MW
-
619
700
677
862
1014
-
Week
845
1031
1166
1128
1437
1589
1690
Espade 1230 Handy
5+1 Berth
3
650
WE/MW
-
694
785
887
966
1137
-
Week
948
1156
1308
1478
1611
1781
1895
 
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
Classic Class
Cat.
Deposit.
 
P
A
B
C
D
E
F
Triton 860
3/5 Berth
1
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
611
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

Linssen Vlet 1030
4/8 Berth

3
650
WE/MW
-
764
861
970
1054
-
-
Week
1111
1273
1434
1616
1757
1919
2020
Linssen Yacht 36
4/6 Berth
3
650
WE/MW
-
786
886
998
1086
-
-
Week
1144
1310
1477
1664
1810
1976
2080
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
Penichette 1020FB
8/10 Berth
4
800
WE/MW
-
903
1018
1147
1248
-
-
Week
1315
1506
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
2425
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
Penichette 1060FB
10/12 Berth
5
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
10/12 Berth
5
800
WE/MW
-
1074
1210
1363
1482
-
-
Week
1562
1789
2016
2272
2471
2698
2840
Tarpon 42/a (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.
Deposit.
 
P
A
B
C
D
E
F
Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige
4/6 Berth
4
800
WE/MW
-
1090
1224
1375
1493
-
-
Week
1621
1817
2040
2292
2488
2683
2795
Tarpon 42 Trio Prestige
6/8 Berth
5
800
WE/MW
-
1357
1524
1712
1858
-
-
Week
2018
2262
2540
2854
3097
3341
3480
Tarpon 49 Quattro Prestige
8/10 +2 Berth
6
1000
WE/MW
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Week
2430
2724
3059
3436
3729
4022
4190

** 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

 

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
for bookings with minimum of one week from the following bases:
please note: Senior discount is only applicable from the following dates & Regions below:
17th March to 7th April 2012 - 5th May to 7th July 2012 and 1st September to 31st October 2012 - Only one senior discount per boat


BURGUNDY : Coulanges S/ Yonne, Chatillon en Bazois, Digoin, Pontailler sur Saône, Louhans and Tonnerre
SOUTH - CAMARGUE : Agde, Carcassonne, Carnon, Colombiers and Homps
ALSACE : Hochfelden
MAYENNE
: Daon
CHARENTE
: Cognac
LOT : Luzech
AQUITAINE : Damazan
BRITTANY : Redon
  
Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15% Discount

Terms and Conditions
Prices Shown in Euros

Rates Include:

Budget / Access / Classic / Premium Fleet
  • 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 Fleet includes
    - Green Cleaning set
    - Tea towel 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 pack which includes:

  • Waterway Map of Region
  • 2 Bicycles of Basic Range
  • Hourly Navigation Rate (Fuel)
  • Final Cleaning Service (inside and outside)
  • Croisière Plus insurance
Boat Category
1
2
3
4
5
6
Weekend
€190
€215
€252
€289
€312
€363
Miniweek
€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.

These are calculated as follows:

  • 3 day weekend = 75% of the weekly rate
  • 4 day weekend = 85% of the weekly rate
  • 5 day weekend = 95% of the weekly rate
  • 8 day package = 120% of the weekly rate
  • 9 day package = 140% of the weekly rate - Saturday 4pm to Monday 9am (d+9)
  • 10 day package = 150% of the weekly rate
  • 11 day package = 160% of the weekly rate - Monday 4pm to Friday 2pm (d+11) except Redon returns at 9am
  • 12 day package = 170% of the weekly rate
  • 13 day package = 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
Excess Amount
4 and 5
€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 Amount are in Euros
Deposit
550
650
800
1000
Boat Category
1 and 2
3
4 and 5
6
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 and 2
3
4 and 5
6
France & Czech Republic
€70
€90
€110
€130
Germany & Italy
€100

Car Transfers:
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 (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 EUR 20 - 46 per week. Or a Garage is available at selected bases for between EUR 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 /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 green cleaning set (washing soap, toilet paper, two rubbish bags, one sponge, one soap and a box of matches).
Premium fleet vessels include:
Tarpon 49 Quattro Prestige / Tarpon 42 Trio Prestige / Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige

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)

Final 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
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 : EUR 8 per week and EUR 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.
EUR 28 per week
EUR 18 per weekend / miniweek
VTC Range:
Include gears, suitable for long trips.
EUR 46 per week
EUR 29 per weekend / miniweek
Child Bike EUR 25 per week
EUR 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 : EUR 8 per week and EUR 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. Available on certain bases. Price: EUR 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 Condition:
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 before departure : EUR 200 cancellation fee.
  • between 8 and 4 weeks before departure : 60 % of hiring fee.
  • less than 4 weeks before departure : 100 % of hiring fee.
    These fees can be refund in case the boat is rented once more. The cancellation fee (EUR 150) are not refundable.
 

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