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.
Italy
2012 Canal
Boat Hire Rates
