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France Canal Boat Rental

2024 Early Booking Discounts

Book a 2024 Cruise and receive
10% Early Bird Discount
for all bookings confirmed before 30 November 2023
5% Early Bird Discount for all bookings confirmed before 31 January 2024

Valid for any One Week Cruise during the 2024 season
on all boats, all destinations and all dates - offer not retroactive

Can be Combined with our other Permanent Offers
(up to 25% - depending on eligibility)


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2023 Seasons
A
B
C
18 MAR - 08 APR
15 OCT - 31 OCT
09 APR - 13 MAY
01 OCT - 14 OCT
14 MAY - 17 JUN
10 SEP - 30 SEP
D
E
18 JUN - 08 JUL
20 AUG - 09 SEP
09 JUL - 19 AUG
France Canal Boat Hire 2023 Rates
Rates shown in Euros
Penichettes Classique Class
   
A
B
C
D
E
Penichette 935
2/5 Berth
Week
1057
1449
1722
1967
2156
Extra Day
151
207
246
281
308
Penichette 935W
2/5 Berth
Week
1057
1449
1722
1967
2156
Extra Day
151
207
246
281
308
Penichette 1107W
4/7 Berth
Week
1155
1568
1862
2156
2324
Extra Day
165
224
266
308
332
Penichette 1106FB
3/7 Berth
Week
1309
1750
2023
2275
2513
Extra Day
187
250
289
325
359
Penichettes Aft-Deck Class
   
A
B
C
D
E
Penichette 1120R
4/6 Berth
Week
1778
2205
2548
2842
3122
Extra Day
254
315
364
406
446
Penichette 1260R
6/10 Berth
Week
2261
2695
2954
3241
3507
Extra Day
323
385
422
463
501
Penichette 1500R
8/12 Berth
Week
2562
3080
3423
3731
4053
Extra Day
366
440
489
533
579
Penichette Evolution
   
A
B
C
D
E
Penichette 950E
2/4 Berth
Week
1736
2121
2429
2667
3003
Extra Day
248
303
347
381
429
Penichettes Flying Bridge Class
   
A
B
C
D
E
Penichette 1020FB
3/5 Berth
Week
2016
2422
2751
3052
3367
Extra Day
288
346
393
436
481
Penichette 1022FB
2/3 Berth
Week
2016
2422
2751
3052
3367
Extra Day
288
346
393
436
481
Penichette 1165FB
4/7 Berth
Week
2352
2751
3073
3367
3661
Extra Day
336
393
439
481
523
Penichette 1180FB
6/7 Berth
Week
2527
2933
3276
3619
3934
Extra Day
361
419
468
517
562
Penichette 1400FB
6/9 Berth
Week
2793
3136
3619
3941
4214
Extra Day
399
448
517
563
602
Penichette 1500FB
8/12 Berth
Week
3080
3577
3983
4277
4697
Extra Day
440
511
569
611
671
Europa Class
   
A
B
C
D
E
Europa 400
3/4 Berth
Week
2373
2828
3192
3521
3829
Extra Day
339
404
456
503
547
Europa 600
5/6 Berth
Week
2646
3087
3430
3836
4144
Extra Day
378
441
490
548
592
Linssen Class
 
A
B
C
D
E
Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9
4/6 Berth
Week
2373
2828
3192
3521
3829
Extra Day
339
404
456
503
547
Please note: A week = 7 nights. When a holiday overlaps two periods, the price is calculated by the number of days in each period.

One Way Supplement:

€130 - for all boats
(This supplement does not cover transfers for the crew)

 

Permanent Offers
Valid for cruises of a minimum of one week

Couples Offer
Discount valid for All Boats & All Destinations
10% Discount if 2 adults only onboard

  

Family Offer *
Discounts valid for All Boats & All Destinations
5% Discount if 1 child aged up to 18 onboard
10% Discount
if 2 children or more aged up to 18 onboard
  

Long Stays *
Discounts valid for All Boats & All Destinations
3% Discount for Cruises between 10 to 13 days
5% Discount for Cruises between 14 to 20 days
7% Discount for Cruises between 21 to 27 days
10% Discount for Cruises for 28 days or longer
 

Group of Boats *
Discount valid for All Boats & All Destinations
5% Discount if at least 2 boats booked at the same time

* All offers are valid for a one week minimum
These offers can be cumulated to a maximum of 25%

 
Terms and Conditions
Prices Shown in Euros

Rates Include:

  • The hiring of the boat with all its equipment, crockery, cutlery, bed-linen and towels
  • The navigation fees charged by waterways authorities
  • Insurance for the boat (excess applies)
  • One gas bottle of 12 to 13 kg, depending on the country (first bottle free, the rest to be paid for)
  • Boat handling instruction and orientation on the departure day
  • Technical assistance 7 days of the week (during opening hours)

Rates do NOT Include:

  • Transfer of your car or taxi fare in the case of one-way cruises
  • Diesel used during your cruise
  • Additional Gas Bottles
  • Navigation Maps
  • One Way Surcharge
  • Security Deposit
  • Optional Cancellation plan
  • The supplement for pets
  • Any damage caused to the boat during your cruise
  • Cleaning at the end of the holiday
  • Mooring fees in harbours during your cruise


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.


Rental Duration:
We offer several different holiday durations, with fixed departure and return dates.
On departure day, your boat will be available between 2pm and 6pm.
On return day, you must check out between 8am and 9am.

  • Cruise of 7, 14, 21 or 28 days:
    from Friday to Friday
    from Saturday to Saturday
    from Monday to Monday
     
  • Cruise of 10 and 17 days:
    from Friday to Monday
     
  • Cruise of 11 and 18 days:
    from Monday to Friday
     
  • Weekend:
    from Friday 2-6pm to Sunday 6pm or Monday 8-9am
     
  • Mini Week:
    from Monday 2-6pm to Friday 8-9am.

Additional Extras:

Item
Information
Parking (Car) *
€35 to €56 depending on the base and country
Domestic Pets on board
€45 per pet per week
Cleaning Service at the end of your trip
€90 to €110 depending on the type of boat
Airport / Station to Base transfers
On Request
Transfers by taxi or car transfers for one way cruise
On Request
One Way Fee
€130
Adults Bicycle Hire
€45 per week
Childrens Bicycle Hire
€30 per week


* Car Parking:

Car Parking is available at selected depots, and fees are noted above. Please book ahead as this is not available at all depots.

All Inclusive Pack:
The "All Inclusive pack" is available in all countries and includes: damage waiver + diesel * + cleaning service + one bicycle **

* Engine and heating
** In Italy only for a cruise of one week or more; bicycle is not included
In Ireland bike replaced by the lockcard

All Inclusive Pack Price - Per Day / Per Week
 
2 - 5 Days
1 Week and more
 
Week
end
Mini
week
Per
week
Extra
day
P.935
P.935 W
€200
€270
€360
€36
P.1107 W
P.1106 FB
€215
€290
€385
€39
P.950 E
€250
€340
€450
€45
P.1020 FB
P.1022 FB
€240
€320
€430
€43
P.1120 R
€240
€320
€430
€43
P.1260 R
€265
€355
€475
€48
P.1500 R
€295
€395
€525
€53
P.1165 FB
€250
€340
€450
€45
P.1180 FB
€260
€345
€460
€46
P.1400 FB
€295
€395
€525
€53
P.1500 FB
€300
€405
€540
€54
E.300 / 400
E.500 / 600
€290
€385
€515
€52
E.700
€295
€395
€525
€53
Linssen 34.9 AC
€290
€390
€520
€52
 

One Way Cruises:
One Way Cruises are available on request between bases.
All Boats : €130

This supplement does not cover transfers for the crew.

Damage Deposit and Damage Waiver:

A deposit is required on your departure. It will be refunded on your return after a check of the boat and the inventory (see general conditions). Alternatively, you can opt for the damage waiver, a non-refundable sum which lowers the required deposit down to € 500. You will find further information in your Captain’s Handbook.

Vessel
Damage Deposit
Damage Waiver
2-9 days
10+ days
Penichettes Classique
P 935 / 935 W
€1,500
€95
€130
P 1107 W
€1,500
€95
€130
P 1106 FB
€1,500
€95
€130
Penichettes Aft Deck
P 1120 R
€2,000
€105
€140
P 1260 R
€2,000
€120
€160
P 1500 R
€2,000
€150
€190
Penichettes Evolution
P 950 E
€2,000
€105
€140
Penichettes Flying Bridge
P 1020 FB / 1022 FB
€2,000
€120
€160
P 1165 FB
€2,000
€120
€160
P 1180 FB
€2,000
€120
€160
P 1400 FB
€2,000
€150
€195
P 1500 FB
€2,000
€150
€195
Europa
Europa 300 / 400
€2,000
€150
€195
Europa 500 / 600
€2,000
€150
€195
Europa 700
€2,000
€150
€195
Linssen
34.9 AC
€2,000
€150
€195

 
Fuel Consumption:

Vessel
Fee
Penichette "Classique"
P 935 / 935W
€3.00 L / h
P 1107W
€3.50 L / h
P 1106 FB
€3.50 L / h
Penichette "Aft Deck"
P 1120 R
€4.00 L / h
P 1260 R
€4.50 L / h
P 1500 R
€5.00 L / h
Penichette "Flying Bridge"
P 1020 FB / 1022 FB
€3.80 L / h
P 1165 FB
€4.00 L / h
P 1180 FB
€4.20 L / h
P 1400 FB
€4.80 L / h
P 1500 FB
€5.10 L / h
Europa
Europa 400
€4.80 L / h
Europa 600
€4.80 L / h
Europa 700
€5.00 L / h
Linssen
Linssen 34.9 AC
€5.00 L / h
Penichette Evolution
P 950 E
€4.50 L / h

Departure and Return:
Vessels are available from 3pm on the day of departure, and must be returned by 9am on the return day.

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:

More than 8 weeks prior to departure
€200
Between 4-8 weeks prior to departure
40% (min €250)
Less than 4 weeks prior to departure
100%

Click here for more Terms and Conditions

 
WEEK-ENDS and SHORT BREAKS

On request depending on the Region and the type of boat

WEEKEND
- Departure: Friday from 2pm to 6pm
- Return: Sunday 6pm
or Monday 8am to 9am without supplement
- Price = 3 extra days (3.5 extra days on NCF in Italy)

MINI-WEEK
- Departure: Monday from 2pm to 6pm
- Return: Friday from 8am to 9am

- Price = 4 extra days

ALL-INCLUSIVE SHORT STAYS
- Short Stays of 2 to 4 nights
- Bookable 4 weeks before departure only
- Exceptional prices : savings of up to 50% compared to catalogue prices

- An all-inclusive offer for a carefree cruise, which covers the following services:
Fuel / Cleaning Service / River Guide / Departure Kit
 

LONG WEEKENDS 

Easter week-end

  • (6 Days) from Wed 13 April (2-6 pm) to Mon 18 April (6 pm)
  • (5 Days) from Thurs 14 April (2-6 pm) to Mon 18 April (6 pm)
  • (4 Days) from Fri 15 April (2-6 pm) to Mon 18 April (6 pm)

Ascension week-end

  • (6 Days) - From Tues 24 May (2-6 pm) to Sun 29 May (6 pm)
  • (5 Days) - From Wed 25 May (2-6 pm) to Sun 29 May (6 pm)
  • (4 Days) - From Thur 26 May (2-6 pm) to Sun 29 May (6 pm)


Whitsun

  • (6 days) - from Wed 01 June (2-6 pm) to Mon 06 June (6 pm)
  • (5 Days) - From Thur 02 June (2-6 pm) to Mon 06 June (6 pm)
  • (4 Days) - From Fri 03 June (2-6 pm) to Mon 06 June (6 pm)

 

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