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Crown Blue Line Canal Boat and Barge Rental
England Rates 2008
Rates Shown in Euros

  
2009 Early Bird Special!
2008 Rates for 2009 Travel Plus 10% off the rental rates

Book by 30 September 2008

May Specials

Must book by 31 May 2008
Book any departure from Benson in May or June
and receive a 10% Discount


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

Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%
  

2008 Seasons
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
to 25 Apr
26 Apr-
23 May
24 May-
30 May
31 May-
13 Jun
14 Jun -
27 Jun
28 Jun -
11 Jul
12 Jul -
29 Aug
H
I
J
K
L
M
 
30 Aug -
05 Sep
06 Sep -
19 Sep
20 Sep-
26 Sep
27 Sep-
17 Oct
18 Oct -
24 Oct
25 Oct
onwards
 

England
Benson
 
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
 
Vogue Class
Classique
8 Berth
2005
2305
2975
2985
3065
3350
3420
Crusader
6 Berth
1605
2050
2690
2730
2800
2955
3020
Tamaris
4+2 Berth
1285
1535
1685
1695
1790
1930
2265
 
H
I
J
K
L
M
 
Classique
8 Berth
2665
2385
2015
1930
1810
1730
 
Crusader
6 Berth
2465
2010
1810
1740
1665
1560
 
Tamaris
4+2 Berth
1685
1560
1275
1250
1175
1110
 
 
 
Elite Class
 
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Tango
4+2 Berth
1505
1895
2205
2210
2360
2505
2805
 
H
I
J
K
L
M
 
Tango
4+2 Berth
2205
1905
1705
1510
1505
1450
 

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 England take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays.
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

 

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