Emerald Star Canal Boat and Barge Rental
Ireland 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 in May, June or July and receive a 15% 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 Bring the Kids Discount Receive a 5% for Families travelling with children Travel between 05 July and 22 August 2007 Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%

  

2008 Seasons
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
to 25 Apr	26 Apr- 09 May	10 May- 23 May	24 May- 04 Jul	05 Jul- 22 Aug	23 Aug- 05 Sep	06 Sep- 12 Sep	13 Sep- 03 Oct	From 04 Oct

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Ireland Belturbet, Carrick on Shannon, Portumna
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
	Traditional Class
Lake Star (4+1 Berth)	1095	1170	1385	1450	1735	1505	1405	1020	915
Town Star (2+1 Berth)	645	785	810	885	1005	880	805	705	605
Consort (2+2 Berth)	720	835	910	995	1160	1005	830	795	720
	Vogue Class
Classique G (8+2 Berth)	1630	2130	2390	2440	2905	2555	2355	2020	1625
Classique (8 Berth)	1575	2130	2380	2440	2900	2555	2355	1990	1550
Crusader (6 Berth)	1490	1700	1980	2180	2610	2300	2040	1795	1545
Shannon Star (7+2 Berth)	1485	1690	1905	2020	2580	2195	1905	1765	1540
Royal Star (6+2 Berth)	1360	1665	1780	2005	2305	2090	1760	1455	1325
Consul (4+1 Berth)	1110	1185	1475	1770	1995	1760	1605	1235	1075
Mountain Star (4+1 Berth)	895	1085	1180	1265	1450	1330	1205	915	875
	Elite Class
Magnifique (8+2 Berth)	2295	2585	2775	3005	3505	3100	2730	2395	2000
Grand Classique (10 Berth)	2350	2720	3055	3225	3690	3165	2905	2695	2395
Classique S (8 Berth)	1775	2210	2435	2555	3075	2560	2375	2030	1700
Elegance (6+2 Berth)	1630	1820	2130	2240	2610	2305	2120	1875	1550
Caprice (4+2 Berth)	1260	1450	1705	1820	2130	1910	1690	1465	1205
Clipper (4 Berth)	1330	1585	1775	2010	2245	1955	1705	1575	1325

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 Ireland take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesday.
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