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France Passion Canal Boat and Barge Rental
Germany Rates 2008
Rates Shown in Euros

  

  
2008 Early Bird Specials
Book by 31 December 2007 and receive a 8% Discount
Book by 31 January 2008 and receive a 5% Discount
Book more than 120 days in advance
and receive a 3% Discount

Excluding departures from Montech, Dinant and Pont a Bar
Discount Valid on the daily rate only

Long Term Discount
Receive a 5% discount on all rentals between 14-20 days
Receive a 10% discount on all rentals between 21-27 days
Receive a 15% discount on all rentals28 days or more

Couples Discount
Book 2 people on any of the following vessels and receive 10% off
Renaud 8000, Penichette 935 (except Mittersheim),
Eau Claire 930, Eau Claire 930 Fly (except Spain), Espade 850,
Espade 850 Fly, Triton 860 (except Chioggia and Marano)

Family Discount
Receive 5% off with one child under 16 years
Receive 10% off with two or more children under 16 years
Must be under 16 years at the time of departure
Minimum one week, for round trip rentals between
12 April and 17 October 2008
From the following bases: Rheinsberg, Lübz,
Postdam + One way.
  
Multiple Rental Discount
3% off when you have 2 boats crusing together
5% off when you have 3 boats cruising together
Minimum 1 week
Not Available from: Pont à Bar, Dinant, Cahors,
Penne d'Agenais, Mittersheim, Chiogga- Marano.

Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%
  
 
  
2008 Seasons
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A
B
C
D
E
F
to 25 Apr
from 04 Oct
26 Apr to
09 May
27 Sep to
04 Oct
10 May to
30 May
13 Sep to
26 Sep
31 May to
04 Jul
05 Jul to
22 Aug
23 Aug to
05 Sep
06 Sep to
12 Sep


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B
C
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Tarpon Classic Class
Tarpon 37 N
7/9 Berth
4
1160
1589
1895
2170
2398
2010
1830
Tarpon 42 N
10/12 Berth
5
1490
2019
2260
2650
3060
2750
2350
 
P
A
B
C
D
E
F
 
Tarpon Prestige Class
Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige
4+2 Berth
4
1180
1646
1964
2190
2430
2040
1850
Tarpon 42 Trio Prestige
6/8 Berth
5
1540
2040
2390
2730
3120
2790
2390


* Special equipment: boats are equipped with bow propeller, scale of bath, saddlery in fabrics and with a central heating (the fuel is to be settled according to consumption)

Rates Include:
- VAT and Lock Fees
- Damage insurance with an excess of between €550-€1000 (depending on boat)
- Fully Equipped Galley
- Bed Linen
- Boat Driving Demonstration
- Technical Support 7 days a week
- 13kg Gas Bottle

Rates do NOT Include:
- Transfers to / from the base
- Hourly navigation rate (Fuel)
- One Way Surcharge
- Security Deposit
- Damage Waiver
- Optional Extras

Rental Duration:
One Week = 7 Nights

All Inclusive Pack:
Instead of purchaisng items separately you can purchase this pack which includes:
- Region waterway map
- 2 bicycles
- Hourly navigation rate (Fuel)
- Cleaning service
- Croisière Plus insurance

 
Cat 4
Cat 5
Weekend
€279
€302
Miniweek
€348
€377
Week
€469
€509
Added Day
€49
€52


Short Breaks and Extended Cruises:
Short Breaks and extended cruises are available on request.
These are calculated as follows:
3 nights = 75% of the weekly rate
4 nights = 85% of the weekly rate
5 nights = 95% of the weekly rate
8 nights = 120% of the weekly rate
9 nights = 140% of the weekly rate
10 nights = 150% of the weekly rate
11 nights = 160% of the weekly rate
12 nights = 170% of the weekly rate
13 nights = 180% of the weekly rate

Insurance and Security Deposit:
Rates include damage insurance with an excess of between €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
Boat Category
4 and 5
Weekend
€67.50
Mini-Week
€76.50
Week
€90
Additional Day
€9


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.

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.

Car Transfers:
When doing a one way rental, you can have you car transferred from the start base to the end base. The prices do vary depending on the distance, but are priced between €45 - €121. This needs to be pre-booked.

Shuttle Transfers:
A shuttle can transfer drivers or whole crew from a base to another. The prices do vary depending on the distance, but are priced between €45 - €121.

Car Parking:
Public Car Parking is available around each base. Closed car parking is available at selected bases for between €15-€42 per week. Or a Garage is available at selected bases for between €25-€42 per week.

Bow Propeller:
Selected vessels includes a Bow Propeller, which is a small propeller in the stern which helps to steer the bow laterally, making operation easier. They need to be used carefully in canals as mud and stones can be sucked up along the canal sides. 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 invoiced to the client.

Due to the risks of the navigation, the bow propeller of the equipped boat you
booked for, may not be available the day of your departure. In this case, the bow
propeller will be deducted on the basis of a contractual price. The non-functioning
of the bow propeller can’t generate other compensation than the contractual price.

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.

Cleaning Service:
You are required to return the boat in the same clean manner that you collect it.
Or you can purchase the cleaning service, which means you do not have to clean the boat when you return it (inside and outside). Prices on request.

Deck Furniture:
Deck Furniture including 1 table and chairs (1 sunshade), is available on selected boats that have anough space. At most bases this is free, however is subject to availability and can not be guaranteed.
Vessels include: 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, Tarpon 42 and Tarpon L 49.

BBQ Rental:
Selected bases can offer a BBQ for rent. These are €25 per week, €8 per mini-week and weekend.

Bicycles and Mountain Bikes:
Bikes are available for rent and come in the following ranges:

Basic Range:
Suitable for short quick trips.
€24 per week
€15 per weekend / miniweek
VTC Range:
Include gears, suitable for long trips.
€39 per week
€23 per weekend / miniweek
Junior Range:
Suitable for children.
€19 per week
€13 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:
Available at selected bases. A Fishing set includes a fishing rod and fishing line in new condition. €8 per week.
** A fishing permit is usually required to fish in the canals. These are available at selected bases for €30. Must book prior to departure.

F2P Hamper:
F2P hampers can be pre-booked with your boat, and will be ready with you boat on pick up. This provides basic food such as salt, pepper, sugar, condiment, bread,
water, vinegar, coffee, tea, milk, yoghurts, salad, eggs and pasta. Price - €45.
Items may vary slightly depending on the base.

Pets:
Your pet is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour. Some bases charge an additional fee of €23.



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