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Nicols Canal Boat Rental
Holland - The Netherlands Canal Boat Rental
and Barging
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January - Flash Sale
For Bookings made between 10 to 27 January 2018
20% Discount on one week or longer cruises
(10% Discount for short breaks)
25% Discount on one week or longer cruises
when travelling in March or April 2019
Offer valid for all boats and for all bases of departure (*except in Lübz-Germany) This offer cannot be used retrospectively or added to any other discount.
Valid only for all new bookings registered between 10 – 27 January 2019. |
Last Minute Booking Discounts
If Booking within 30 days of departure
Save 15% for cruises of one week or longer
Save 10% for short break cruises
If Booking within 15 days of departure
Save 20% for cruises of one week or longer
Save 15% for short break cruises
If Booking within 5 days of departure
Save 30% for cruises of one week or longer
Save 20% for short break cruises
Offer subject to availability
Cannot be used with other offers or retrospectively.
Valid on all boats and all bases. *excludes Lubz in Germany.
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2019
SEASONS
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A
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B
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C
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D
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23 MAR - 03 MAR
28 SEP - 03 NOV
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04
MAR - 28 JUN
31 AUG - 27 SEP
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29 JUN - 05 JUL
24 AUG - 30 AUG
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06 JUL -
23 AUG
25 AUG - 31 AUG
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2019
WEEKLY RATES
All prices shown in Euros
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ESTIVALE
SERIES |
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A
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B
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C
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D
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Estivale Duo
2/4 Berth |
€ 1,256
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€ 1,762
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€ 1,983
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€ 2,203
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Estivale Sixto
6/8 Berth |
€ 2,271 |
€ 3,188 |
€ 3,587 |
€ 3,985 |
Estivale Octo Fly
8/10 Berth * New * |
€ 2,545 |
€ 3,572 |
€ 4,019 |
€ 4,465 |
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here for Short Week - Weekend / Mini Week Information
a permit is required to rent a pool for boats of more than 13m length
Week (1 week = 7 nights.): departure between 3 and 6 pm, return between 8 & 9 am.
Short break: from Monday from 2pm to Friday 9am, or from Tuesday from 2pm to Saturday 9am.
Remember to return the boat on time!
- 4 to 5 PM for a weekend cruise,
- 8 to 9 AM for longer cruises.
The personnel at the base can supply you with necessary materials to give the boat a good clean.
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Rates Include:
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Boat hire
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Boat equipment, crockery and linen: all equipment necessary for navigation
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Crockery etc: enough for everyone on board
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Bedding: sheets, blankets or duvet, pillows and pillow cases
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Boat insurance
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Instructions on navigating the waterways and your temporary boat
licence
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Breakdown assistance: available 7 days per week during base opening
hours
Rates do NOT Include:
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Consumable charge :
All the consumables (oils, diesel oil, gas...) used during your stay are included in this charge. When you
set off the tank will have been filled, giving you self sufficiency for your cruise. All our cruisers are fitted
with a meter which is read on your departure and on your return. The number of hours of engine fuel
use will be invoiced according to the rate displayed at the base. On average between € 30 and € 60
per day (subject to fuel price changes).
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Deposits :
- Boat Deposit € 1,000 under 10M / € 1,500 for 10M to 13M / € 2,000 over 13M.
- Cleaning Deposit € 150 under 10M / € 200 for 10M to 13M / € 250 over 13M.
This sum will be repaid to you at the end of your cruise if the boat and its equipment are brought back clean, in good condition and undamaged, at the time and place agreed on.
Week (1 week = 7 nights):
Departure between 3pm and 6pm /
Return between 8am and 9am.
Short Break:
From Monday from 2pm to Friday 9am /
or from Tuesday from 2pm to Saturday 9am.
Weekend 2 days:
From Friday from 4pm to Sunday 5pm.
Weekend 3 days:
From Friday from 4pm to Monday 5pm.
4 days and 5 days weekend:
on request only. Rate: 3 days WE + 1 or 2 extra days.
The hire price is determined by the departure date according to the tariff periods above. When your holiday overlaps two periods, the price is calculated according to the number of nights falling in each period. A full week includes 7 nights aboard.
Additional Options:
Options |
Week |
Weekend
2 days |
WE 3 days
short break |
Extra day |
Bike Rental - Adult |
€ 40 |
€ 20 |
€ 26 |
€ 6 |
Bike Rental - Child |
€ 35 |
€ 18 |
€ 23 |
€ 5 |
Baby Seat Rental |
€ 10 |
Max of 4 bikes on board - Payable on pick up |
Car Park Rental |
€ 40 |
€ 20 |
€ 26 |
€ 6 |
Garage Rental |
€ 50 |
€ 25 |
€ 32 |
€ 7 |
Private car park or garage, (private but not supervised),
available on most of our bases - Payable on pick up |
Barbecue |
€ 40 |
€ 20 |
€ 26 |
€ 6 |
Gas barbecue-grill. |
Waterways Guide |
€ 25 |
Available only on the waterways in France.
Including a cartographic part and touristic information,
in French, English and German. |
Options |
Fixed Price Options |
Details |
Pets |
€ 40 per pet |
For the duration of your cruise.
To avoid losing your cleaning deposit please ensure
the boat is returned in the same state as you found it. |
Bathroom Towels Kit |
€ 12 per kit |
1 glove + 1 towel + 1 bath towel |
Kitchen Towels Kit |
€ 4 per kit |
includes 1 hand towel + 2 dish cloth |
12V / 220V Converter |
€ 10 |
For the duration of the cruise |
Early Pickup / Late Return |
€ 80 |
On request. Subject to availability. |
Converter 12/220 V |
€ 10 |
For the duration of your cruise. |
WIFI on Board
3 GB included |
€ 50 |
Variable network coverage depending on region.
Extra Go: on request |
Deck Mattress |
€ 10 |
Comfortable, floating and foldable mattress for
relaxing on the roof or front deck of your boat |
Final cleaning *
(for boats under 10m) |
€ 150 |
or only inside cleaning: € 100
or only outside cleaning: € 50 |
Final cleaning *
(for 10m to 13 M boats |
€ 200 |
or only inside cleaning: € 130
or only outside cleaning: € 70 |
Final cleaning *
(for Over 13 M boats |
€ 250 |
or only inside cleaning: € 170
or only outside cleaning: € 80 |
* If booking the cleaning service you will still be required to: dispose of all rubbish, do the dishes, tidy up and remove the bed linen.
Cleaning service prices differ for holidays in Germany – please contact us for further details. |
For cruises of one week or longer why not take our easy "ALL INCLUSIVE" OPTION (except in Germany) which includes:
2 Bikes + Waterways Map + 1 Set of Towels per Passenger + 1 Kitchen Towels Kit. |
Nicols 800 / Primo |
€ 420 |
Confort
900 / 900 DP / Duo / R920 / R1120 / R1130 |
€ 490 |
N1000 / N1010 / N1150 / N1160 / N1170 / Confort 1100 / Quattro / Quattro S |
€ 575 |
N1310 |
€ 600 |
Confort 1350 / 1350 B / Sixto / Sixto Prestige / Octo / Octo Fly |
€ 630 |
Confort 1350 VIP / Sixto Prestige C / Octo FLY C |
€ 650 |
For cruises of one week or longer why not take our easy "HOTEL PACKAGE" OPTION (except in Germany) which includes:
Cleaning Price + 1 Set of Towels per Passenger + 1 Kitchen Towels Kit. |
Nicols 800 / Primo, Confort 900 / 900 DP / Duo / R920 / R1120 / R1130 |
€ 190 |
N1000 / N1010 / N1150 / N1160 / N1160N / N1170 / N1310 / Confort 1100 / Quattro / Quattro S |
€ 275 |
Confort 1350 / 1350 B / 1350 VIP / Sixto / Sixto Prestige / Sixto Prestige C / Octo / Octo Fly / Octo Fly C |
€ 320 |
Security Deposit:
The deposit amount varies depending on the boat hired. It is taken when collecting the boat the
start base (cash, cheque or credit card) and covers:
• A cleaning deposit in case the boat is not returned in the same condition as when it was picked up
• If the events occur during the cruise, thus causing a total halt to navigation and the loss of
and it needs to be cleaned for the next hirer. This deposit is € 150 for boats under 10 m, € 200 one or several days, the paid sums can be given as a credit for a cruise at a later date. This
for boats of 10 to 13 m length and € 250 for boats of over 13 m length.
For cruises in Germany
cruise must be from the same base and during the same season. If this cannot be agreed then
there is no cleaning deposit, however Nicols may charge for cleaning at the end of the holiday
the paid sums will be kept by the rental company.
as per the price list. Please ask for details
• A boat deposit of € 1,000 for boats under 10 m, € 1,500 for boats of 10 to 13 m length and € 2,000 for boats of over 13 m length, which covers:
- any loss, deterioration or damage to the boat and/or its equipment or costs incurred if the
boat is grounded and needs freeing, that is the fault of the hirer or their passengers. payable in case of personal fault of the hirer
- the cost of replacing any missing (lost or stolen) or damaged items from the boat inventory:
supplied on collection of the boat.
- any delays in the return of the boat or costs incurred due to abandonment of the
boat.
- the cost of the fuel and other consumables
The hirer accepts that the renter can collect, via the provided bank account using the bank
conducted preauthorization or cashing of the cheque in respect of the deposit, the above
mentioned amounts.
One Way Cruises:
One-way cruises offer you the chance to see much more of the region you are cruising in however we can only operate them in certain regions. One-way cruises may also be subject to unforeseen circumstances which is why your cruise and its direction (starting point and base for arrival) can only be confirmed 48 hours before departure. Considered an additional service, a one-way cruise incurs the following costs:
One Way Fee |
€ 150 |
Compulsory supplement
Does not include transfers |
Supplement covers the cost for return of the vehicle or driver |
Between € 100 - € 350 |
Optional service. Variable cost depending on your choice and according to the distance between the bases. |
Short Breaks:
During the A period, B period and C period, you can rent your boat for a week-end or mid-week. Rental prices are as follows:
Weekend - 2 days |
50% of the weekly rate |
Friday 4pm to Sunday 5pm |
Weekend - 3 days |
65% of the weekly rate |
Friday 4pm to Monday 5pm |
Weekend - 4 & 5 days |
On Request Only - Rate = 3 days week end + 1 or 2 extra days |
Insurance:
• The insurance of the hire cruiser includes accidental damage to the boat, and to third
parties caused by the boat.
• This insurance does not include : Personal accident/injury to the persons on board
personal belongings, the hirers own civil responsibilities, loss of, or deterioration of materia
or equipment, or misuse of the boat by the hirer, or any accident or damage involving hired
bicycles.
• The hirer remains his own insurer up to the amount of security deposit : he is free
to subscribe insurance with a company of his choice or through the boat owners
insurance company one or several policies to cover such risks as :
- The amount due to the hire company in case of cancellation (except the administration fee
- The repayment of half of the security deposit of the boat
- Interruption of cruise
- Corporal accidents to the Hirer or crewmembers
• In every case, the insurance will not cover the civil responsibility of the hirer, or any damage
or loss or other expense resulting from driving the boat when drunk, or under the influence o
drugs, or by a failure to observe the rules stated in the Code de Navigation Fluviale.
Damage - Accidents:
- The hirer must not repair or attempt to repair damage and/or breakdowns without
the agreement of the rental operator.
- The hirer is required to complete the accident report form and to be it completed
and countersigned by the third party.
- Any damage not attributable to the boat owner cannot be the subject of compensation
in the hirer’s favour in the case where his cruise is interrupted. interrupted.
Cancellation Insurance Options:
Option 1) = Cancellation of your stay - 5% amount of the hire (brochure price)
Option 2) = Interruption of your cruise; waiver 50% boat deposit; individual accidents - 5% amount of the hire (brochure price)
Option 3) = option 1 & option 2 - 8% amount of the hire (brochure price)
Interruptions or Restrictions to Navigation:
- Only places of departure and return are contractual, the course
is not guaranteed.
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The rental operator cannot be held responsible for interruptions or restrictions to navigation
due to reasons beyond his control (works, flooding, drought, strike, administrative directives,
lock closures due to holidays, etc.) and will therefore not grant any refund.
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In situations where these events prevent the cruise, the rental company can either change
the location and dates of the cruise with an equivalent or larger boat; or the paid sums can
be given as a credit for a cruise at a later date, to be agreed by both parties. If this cannot be
agreed then the paid sums will be kept by the rental company.
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If the events occur during the cruise, thus causing a total halt to navigation and the loss of
one or several days, the paid sums can be given as a credit for a cruise at a later date. This
cruise must be from the same base and during the same season. If this cannot be agreed then
the paid sums will be kept by the rental company.
Departure Base - Direction Of One Way Cruises:
- The direction of one-way trips and thus the departure base in the same region may have to
be altered. Exceptionally, a one-way cruise may have to be converted into a return cruise due
to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, only the return trip extra charges will be refunded.
- It is required to call 48 hrs before the date of departure for confirmation of the one-way and
the direction of navigation.
- These alterations will in no circumstances be considered grounds for cancellation or damages.
Equipment:
The hirer undertakes to report any damage, theft or deterioration of equipment and many be required to replace them
Modification:
Change of dates, type of boat or region requested by the Hirer, and after acceptation by the
boat rental Company, will entail full payment of cancellation charges specified under para-
graph 8 in order to cover financial prejudice on the original booking.
Consumables:
Extra costs for the hirer are diesel, oil, gas for cooking, and all necessary consumable for the
use of the boat during your stay.The prices may vary depending on the varying petrol prices.
The prices are listed in the base offices. Extra costs for staying in ports are paid by the hirer,
and may vary.
Bike:
The bicycles for rental are under the responsability of the boat hirer. In case of theft, the hirer
is requested to make an official statement to the local police authorities and to present the
original documents given by the police to the rental base. The hirer and other members of
his/ her party, remains responsable for any damage caused to the bicycles.
Boat Desertion:
In case of boat’s desertion, except for sudden and lengthy impracticability of the water-way
the rental company will invoice the hirer the cost of the boat’s transfer to the base of return
according to a daily fixed price of € 100, plus fuel and cleaning costs.
Your Responsibilities:
- The person responsible for hiring must be over 18 years of age and is responsible for the boat and
all persons sailing with him. Navigating the boat is only possible for people over 16, in the presence
and under the responsability of the adult designated on the «Carte de Plaisance» (yachting
licence) as person having received the initial instruction.
- The driver of the boat must at all times be supervised by at least one person over the age of
16 years old.
- The rental operator reserves the right to decline to hand over a boat to the chief crew member
if he does not seem able to take up this responsibility, notwithstanding references, certificates
or other showed titles. ; or where the driver of the boat is not supervised by at least one
person over the age of 16 years old. In this case, the rental operator can cancel the contract,
without having to refund any previously paid amount.
- The hirer becomes responsible for the boat on completion of the handover from the base
team and after receipt of the administrative documents and reading of the instructions of
navigation.
- The hirer is obliged to respect the rules of river navigation as laid down by the waterways authorities
and by the rental operator.
- Night navigation, towing, lending and subrental of the boat are forbidden.
Returning The Boat:
- The boat must be returned to its base at the time and date agreed except in case of Force Majeure:
The person responsible should plan a great enough margin for the return time to be respected.
- The boat is to be returned to the rental operator in the same condition as when it was collected,
in respect to the inventory check-list.
- If the cleaning package has been ordered we still require you to: dispose of the rubbish, wash
and store the dishes, strip the beds of bed linen.
- The hirer will be responsible for all expenses caused by late return due to his fault : each delayed
(and started) day will lead to a charge equivalent to the daily rental price, plus the costs that the
rental operator will have to pay to the next hirer.
Breakdowns:
Each base offers a free breakdown service which will attend to you as quickly as possible,
by phoning the base during normal working hours available by phone. This service becomes
payable in case of personal fault of the hirer.
Breakdowns not attributable to the hirer :
- Time lost to the hirer due to a breakdown not attributable to him , taking place during the
cruise, will be refunded on a rate pro-rata to the time lost, subject to a subtraction of 24 hrs.
Breakdowns attributable to the hirer :
- If it is observed that the breakdown is attributable to the hirer, he has no right to any com-
pensation for time lost on his boat
The rental operator reserves the right to withold sums paid as a deposit to cover the costs of
repair to the boat.
All Year Round - Every Day Specials
Group Discount
Receive 5% Discount for 2 boats
Receive 7% Discount for 3 boats
Receive 10% Discount for 4 boats or more
Long Cruise Discount
Receive 10% Discount on the second week and all subsequent weeks
Couple Discount
Receive 10% Discount on C900 / C900 DP / N1000 / N1010
for all length of cruises for 1 couple on board
Seniors Discount
Receive 5% Discount if one or more 65 years or older person
on board,
for all length of cruises & all boats
Family Discount
Receive 5% Discount if 1 Child under 16 years on board
Receive 10% Discount if 2 Children (or more) under 16 years on board
applies for
all lengths of Cruises & all boats
Please note: Discounts can be added together up to
a maximum
of 10% for short breaks or 15% for cruises of a week or more.
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Cancellation and Amendment Fees:
If the hirer is forced to cancel his reservation, the boat owner must be advised in writing.
The costs withheld are the following :
Over 10 weeks prior |
€ 150
fee |
Between
4 and 10 weeks prior |
40%
of the rental * |
Less than 4 weeks prior |
100% of the rental |
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In the event of cancellation we will try our best to
re-rent the vessel. In the case that
we can you will only be charged a € 150 cancellation
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