Connoisseur Canal Boat and Barge Rental
France Rates 2008
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2008 Early Bird Special 10% Discount on the 2008 Daily Rates Valid if booked by 15 November 2007 Long Term Discount Receive a 5% discount on all rentals between 14-20 days Extra Long Term Discount Receive a 10% Discount on all rentals of 21 days or more Double Up Discount Receive a 7% discount when renting 2 or more boats Must be departing on the same date from the same base Bring the Kids Discount Receive a 5% for Families travelling with children Departures from Canal du Nivernaise or the Loire Valley Travel between 05 July and 22 August 2007 Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%

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Click here for Region B Rates - Mid France
Click here for Region C Rates - South France
  

2008 Seasons
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
to 25 Apr	26 Apr- 09 May	10 May- 30 May	31 May- 06 Jun	07 Jun- 27 Jun	28 Jun- 04 Jul	5 Jul- 22 Aug	23 Aug- 5 Sep	6 Sep- 19 Sep	from 20 Sep

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Region A - North France Messac, Dinan, Nort Sur Erdre, Jarnac
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
	Traditional Class
Tradition 1275A 6+2 Berth	1030	1235	1620	1625	1785	1795	1985	1715	1500	990
Tradition 1135D/E 4+2 Berth	885	1245	1550	1605	1690	1775	1830	1550	1435	945
Tradition 900 2+1 Berth	720	820	1045	1105	1200	1235	1340	1105	1005	705
	Vogue Class
Continentale 6 Berth	1375	1735	2210	2235	2485	2500	2735	2460	2175	1405
Normandie 1325 6+4 Berth	1305	1860	1990	2220	2270	2485	2505	2255	1965	1360
Commodore Plus 6+2 Berth	1200	1390	1885	1905	2140	2140	2545	2020	1695	1220
Corvette B 4 Berth	1195	1605	1900	1905	2230	2275	2355	2100	1805	1180
Ha'Penny 900FB 2+2 Berth	870	1120	1295	1425	1570	1605	1655	1455	1250	830
	Elite Class
Magnifique 8+2 Berth	2005	2200	2610	2640	2965	2970	3585	3420	2800	2020
Royal Mystique 4+2 Berth	1725	2220	2360	2570	2615	2990	3005	2625	2505	1725
Caprice 4+2 Berth	1345	1725	2180	2235	2410	2475	2700	2350	1975	1350

Region B - Mid France St Jean de Losne, Fontenoy le Chateau, Branges, Gray, Decize, Tannay, Migennes, Chatillon Sur Loire , Chatel Censoir, Saarbrucken, Hesse, Boofzheim
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
	Traditional Class
Tradition 1275B 6+2 Berth	1065	1205	1440	1440	1650	1660	1820	1690	1465	1065
Tradition 1135 4 Berth	945	1220	1425	1450	1695	1720	1945	1670	1430	945
Tradition 900 2+1 Berth	705	805	1080	1085	1195	1220	1345	1195	935	860
	Vogue Class
Millau 1415 FB 8 Berth	1485	1655	2120	2135	3415	2420	2730	2365	2225	1495
Tower 1325FB A 8+4 Berth	1400	1650	2115	2115	2385	2385	2665	2385	2180	1490
Valentre 1230FB A 8+2 Berth	1375	1605	2080	2105	2265	2335	2525	2380	2140	1480
Continentale 6 Berth	1355	1695	2160	2190	2350	2385	2755	2405	2205	1490
Normandie 1325 6+4 Berth	1370	1585	1975	2110	2250	2295	2470	2235	2135	1450
Marengo 1230 6+2 Berth	1230	1535	1935	1950	2120	2175	2385	2210	2095	1285
Commodore Plus 6+2 Berth	1325	1520	1965	1980	2005	2140	2385	2185	1795	1285
Rialto 1140 FB 4 Berth	1145	1505	1670	1785	1865	2150	2255	1935	1830	1205
Merchant 1070 4+2 Berth	985	1440	1460	1630	1665	1905	2020	1720	1465	1045
Corvette A&B 4 Berth	1204	1630	1910	1950	2140	2160	2355	2205	1855	1350
Ha'Penny 900 FB 2+2 Berth	945	1155	1360	1400	1515	1565	1630	1445	1305	930
	Elite Class
Magnifique 8+2 Berth	1890	2695	2830	3135	3220	3475	3585	3100	2790	1960
Elegance 6+2 Berth	1740	2245	2450	2620	2695	3005	3090	2705	2405	1670
Royal Mystique 4+2 Berth	1795	2365	2375	2560	2595	2875	2900	2560	2470	1780
Caprice 4+2 Berth	1405	1900	2105	2165	2410	2435	2695	2305	2290	1405

Region C - South France Castelnaudary, Trebes, Homps, Narbonne, Port Cassafieres, St Gilles, Beaucaire, Le Mas d'Agenais, Condom, Montech, Douelle.
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
	Traditional Class
Tradition 1275B 6+2 Berth	1175	1345	1535	1585	1640	1685	1985	1875	1555	1180
Tradition 1135 4+2 Berth	990	1295	1395	1420	1555	1630	1805	1645	1420	1005
Tradition 900 2+1 Berth	700	885	1110	1155	1180	1200	1355	1210	1055	700
	Vogue Class
Millau 1415 FB 8 Berth	1500	1760	2105	2115	2305	2395	2720	2430	2205	1575
Tower 1325FB A 8+4 Berth	1505	1760	2105	2200	2305	2395	2735	2430	2205	1595
Valentre 1230FB A 8+2 Berth	1335	1625	2070	2075	2135	2140	2530	2165	1990	1570
Continentale 6 Berth	1605	1845	2205	2207	2315	2325	2555	2450	2230	1665
Normandie 1325 6+4 Berth	1390	2005	2110	2190	2305	2505	2545	2365	2175	1565
Marengo 1230 6+2 Berth	1335	1590	1970	1995	2125	2130	2430	2155	1880	1465
Commodore Plus 6+2 Berth	1435	1490	1910	1935	2180	2195	2320	2065	1860	1305
Rialto 1140 FB 4 Berth	1420	1665	1730	1860	2045	2070	2305	2005	1890	1385
Merchant 1070 4+2 Berth	1350	1435	1445	1480	1575	1705	1825	1625	1380	1020
Commodore 1230 4+2 Berth	1185	1390	1700	1805	1945	2075	2275	1880	1680	1110
Corvette A&B 4 Berth	1435	1770	1995	2110	2180	2355	2385	2205	1865	1365
Ha'Penny 900 FB 2+2 Berth	975	1290	1385	1445	1485	1630	1675	1490	1305	990
	Elite Class
Magnifique 8+2 Berth	2195	2490	2805	2845	2970	3210	3505	3005	2800	2030
Elegance 6+2 Berth	1745	2205	2350	2575	2770	2905	3105	2690	2240	1760
Royal Mystique 4+2 Berth	1885	2430	2435	2735	2740	2945	2955	2610	2420	1835
Caprice 4+2 Berth	1480	1905	1980	2120	2280	2290	2685	2325	2110	1520

Rates Include:
- VAT and Canal Tolls
- Damage insurance with an excess of €1500
- Third Party Liability
- Fully Equipped Galley
- Full Bed Linen for all beds per week
- Boat Driving Demonstration
- Technical Support 7 days a week
- River / Canal Map
- Towels
- Captains Handbook

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.

 
Additional Extras:

Item	Price Per Week	Details
Cross Country Bike	€44
Standard Bike	€40
Bike Theft Waiver	€10	Per Bike, for one week
Bike Theft Waiver	€15	Per Bike, for two weeks
Waterways Guide	€20-€30	Detailed guide for your area
Outboard Motor	€70	Ireland Only
One Way Fee	€100
Angling Dinghy	€70	Ireland Only
Car Transfer	€125	Car taken from start to end base
Crew Transfer	On Request
Airport Transfer	On Request
Secure Parking	€29	Selected Locations
Undercover Parking	€44	Selected Locations
Pet Supplement	€50
Damage Waiver	€79-€162	Dependent on boat and duration
Refundable Deposit	€1500
Security Deposit*	€150	Compulsory
Fuel Charge**	€4-€8.10	Dependant on location and boat
Cleaning Charge	€75-€95	Paid at the base
Early Pick up	€75	Paid at the base
Late drop off	€75	Paid at the base

*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. An additional fee of €100 applies for all one way cruises. Please note that although seldom changed, one ways and the direction there of can not be guaranteed.

Short Breaks:
Short Breaks are available on request, and 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

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.

Damage Insurance:
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: Taking no additional insurance.
You are then required to leave a security deposit of €1500, which will be charged if the boat or any equipment is returned damaged or lost, or in the case of accidental damage to Third Parties. If there is evidence of gross neglect, the insurance will be void and you will be liable for all costs.

Option 2: Non Refundable Damage Waiver.
Available for rentals of one week or more. You can pay a non-refundable waiver of between €75-€155 at the time of arrival or time of booking. With this option you will be fully covered if the boat or any equipment is returned damaged or lost, or in the case of accidental damage to Third Parties, and no excess will apply. If there is evidence of gross neglect, the insurance will be void and you will be liable for all costs.

Departure and Return:
Departures in France take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday.
Vessels are available from 4pm on the day of departure, and must be returned by 9am on the return day.

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:

	Over 56 days prior to pick up	55 Days or less prior to pick up
Cancellation	Loss of deposit	No Refund
Change to lower priced cruise	€50 fee	€50 fee, plus no refund of price difference
Change to higher priced cruise	€50 fee	€50 fee
Change of route / direction	€50 fee	€50 fee, plus no refund in price difference / one way fees.
Change of Region / Country	€50 fee	€50 fee, plus no refund of price difference