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BOOK THE NEW LUXURY VISION - PART OF THE 1500 SERIES FRANCE ITALY GERMANY ENGLAND IRELAND SCOTLAND BELGIUM HOLLAND
Caledonian Canal
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England Shannon Friesland The Norfolk Broads
Ireland
Holland
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Belgium
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Burgundy Nivernais Loire
Burgundy Franche ComtĂŠ
Charente
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Aquitaine Lot
Camargue
Canal du Midi
France - Canal du Midi & The Camargue
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France - Aquitaine, Charente, Lot & Brittany
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Welcome aboard! France - Burgundy Franche Comté & Nivernais Loire
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Discovering the beauty of Europe’s stunning lakes, rivers and canals and their surrounding villages and countryside from the unique perspective of your sundeck is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy quality time with family and friends. It really is the fast way to slow down, as we hope you’ll soon find out for yourself.
Mecklenburg Germany - Mecklenburg, Brandenburg, Saarland & French Alsace
Brandenburg
Welcome to the widest selection of beautiful boating holidays in the UK and Europe.
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Whether you’re looking for an affordable fun time for the family or a relaxing gastronomic break with friends, we promise to give you a wonderful holiday to remember.
Book our new VISION for luxury cruising in Europe! Germany
Italy - Venice, Friuli & Po Delta
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Our brand new Vision is part of the luxury 1500 Series and was a knockout success with our customers in 2011. Make sure you book early if you want to enjoy a boating holiday on board this luxurious cruiser in 2012. Cruising on most of the French waterways as well as on the beautiful lakes and waterways of the Brandenburg and Mecklenburg areas of Germany, the Vision offers the ultimate cruising experience and promises unforgettable holiday memories. See pages 60-61 for more details and cruising areas.
Upgraded fleet and NEW base on UK’s Norfolk Broads We’re proud to own, operate and manage the largest and best fleet on the waterways. For 2012, we’re upgrading two great models – the Grand Classique and the Classique Star (see p.63). We’re also building more 5 Anchor models – giving you more choice on our most popular boats. To keep up with growing demand for our holidays, we’ve also increased the size of our fleets in the Canal du Midi, the Camargue and Burgundy our most popular cruising destinations in France. Closer to home, we’ve added some great new models to both our Thames and Norfolk Broads fleets. Last but not least, we’re delighted to open a new base at Somerleyton on the Norfolk Broads, the quintessential home of boating holidays in England and a great place for bird-watching! See pages 58-73 for more details on our fleet.
Early bird discounts What more need we say. Simply book early to get the best boats, the dates of your choice and the best price! Further details of our discounts can be found on page 78-79. Planning & Booking your Holiday
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Come and find out for yourself why everyone loves a boating holiday! 3
The new Vision, part of the 1500 Series, on the Canal du Midi
Take a new look at boating holidays! With such an exciting choice of destinations and a wide range of boat types available, boating holidays have a wider appeal than ever before. As the largest provider of self-drive boating holidays in Europe, we’re delighted to be able to offer a fantastic selection of boating holidays to suit all budgets and party sizes. For couples, groups of friends and families with children, there has never been a better time to come on a boating holiday! With everything from microwaves and TVs, en-suite bathrooms and spacious sun-decks, our stylish and well-equipped boats offer a superb choice of onboard comfort and facilities, making them a perfect home-from-home on the waterway. Just think of your boat as a oating villa, with everything you need for a great holiday on board!
Our new VISION changes boating holidays forever! Our new Vision A knock-out success!
Something for everyone no experience necessary!
Vision is the new name for our boats in the luxury 1500 Series. Already a huge success with our customers in 2011, we’re delighted to introduce more to the fleet this year so more of our customers can enjoy luxury cruising in Europe.
Every year we help hundreds of people discover the easy pleasures of a boating holiday; so why not make 2012 the year you join them! Boating holidays are relaxing, fun and easy – it’s as simple as that!
Not only is the Vision the most stylish and luxurious cruiser of any fleet, she’s also the easiest and smoothest boat to drive. With an extra joystick for manoeuvring in locks and under bridges, driving her is just like child’s play!
Don’t worry if you’ve never been on a boating holiday before – our boats are so easy to handle that no previous experience is necessary. With just forward and reverse gears to master, they’re very simple to manoeuvre too. We give everyone a hands-on demonstration before they set off as well as an in-depth briefing which covers everything from tying knots to how the oven works. We want you to set off feeling confident and relaxed – and our experienced teams will make sure they do everything they can to help you.
The Vision is part of the 1500 Series and unique to the Le Boat fleet. These luxury cruisers are built by Groupe Bénéteau in partnership with some of the world’s leading marine manufacturers. Featuring the very latest in green and marine technology, including a solar panel for free green energy, our Vision is set to change the way boating holidays are perceived and enjoyed forever.
Plus, our extensive network of bases means you are never very far from our teams of mechanics who will be able to assist you should you experience any problems or difficulties while you are cruising.
More details about our new Vision can be found on pages 60-61.
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The fast way to slow down! Discover a whole new way Don’t forget your to holiday…. binoculars Stopping whenever and wherever you want, and for as long as you want, is all part of the fun of a boating holiday. Against a backdrop of ever-changing scenery, you’ll soon discover there’s plenty to see and do both on and off the water. Enjoy impromptu stops at medieval villages to visit ancient castles or plan an afternoon of fun at an outdoor swimming pool, playing golf or simply having a picnic beside the water. Along your journey make the most of colourful markets for shopping and join in with summer festivals that celebrate a more traditional way of life. Hire bikes to explore beyond the waterways. With flat towpaths alongside most of the canals, it’s an ideal way of keeping fit, having fun and collecting your morning baguette! Going through locks is a fun part of the holiday and gives everyone a chance to be involved. Once you’ve been through your first lock you’ll soon see they are easy to do. Most locks are automatic and operated by a lock-keeper who will be happy to help you. The locks become great places to swap stories of your travels with your fellow holidaymakers where you can often buy home-made honey, jams, bread and cheese, as well as local wines.
The waterways of Europe are surrounded by beautiful scenery and gentle scenes of nature; each region has its own special charm. From rare orchids to rare butterflies; eagles to hoopoes and otters to swans, the wildlife and birdlife that surround you are stunning. Wherever you cruise, you’ll have close-up views of the local wildlife in their daily habitats. For stunning wildlife and scenery, we recommend: River Lot, Canal du Midi, Aquitaine & Alsace, France; Saarland, Mecklenburg & Brandenburg, Germany; Italy’s Friuli & PoDelta regions; River Thames & Norfolk Broads, England; Caledonian Canal, Scotland.
Cruise through the ages You’re reminded of history at almost every bend in the river, every stop on the canal. From medieval châteaux to splendid gothic cathedrals and ancient castle ruins, to cruise Europe’s waterways is to cruise back in time.
At the end of the day, watch the sun set over reed beds, fields and vineyards, mooring up under the stars, along the quayside or in a marina – the choice is yours.
Some of our favourite historical cruises include: Medieval Carcassonne, Canal du Midi; Châteaux Josselin and Blain, Brittany; Windsor Castle, River Thames; St. Mark’s Square, Venice; Crusader ports of Agde and Aigues Mortes, Camargue; the canals and rivers of Burgundy Nivernais Loire.
Fantastic for fishing
A gastronomic delight
Europe’s well-stocked rivers are a haven for both rod and line anglers! You can hire an angling dinghy and outboard motor at some of our river destinations to help you reach the most secluded spots of the river. Our base teams will be happy to advise on fishing licences you might need. See page 77 for more details on our Angling Pack.
Enjoying the delicious cuisine of a new country, or a new region, has to be the highlight of your holiday! Wherever you cruise, we guarantee you will dine like kings and queens and love the chance to try delicious regional produce, local speciality dishes and of course, regional wines and beers, often sampling them in their place of origin, where of course they taste so much better!
Great cruising areas for fishing include: Rivers Seille & Saône, Burgundy; Rivers Lot, Charente and Baïse, South West France; River Shannon & Lough Derg & Lower Lough Erne, Ireland; Mecklenburg & Brandenburg, Germany; River Thames & Norfolk Broads, England; Caledonian Canal, Scotland.
Cruising areas especially renowned for their food and drink include: Burgundy Nivernais Loire (Sancerre, Chablis); Burgundy Franche-Comté (Bourgignon cuisine; Côte d’Or vineyards); Aquitaine & Lot (foie gras, Bordeaux & Cahors wines); Charente (Cognac); Alsace (Riesling wines, tarte flambée); Italy (Prosecco, antipasti, seafood); Ireland (Guinness, Irish whiskey; Scotland (wild salmon, haggis, Scottish malt whisky).
Activities made easy Symbols are used in the brochure to help describe an area’s key features and activities.
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New adventures for everyone! With the freedom to plan how you spend your days on and off the water, a boating holiday promises many different types of adventure‌
Two’s company! If you’re looking for a quiet break to recharge your batteries or a romantic getaway, then a boating holiday for two maybe just the answer. Choose from our smaller cruisers such as the Cirrus or Capri which are easy for two to handle and beat the crowds by cruising early or late in the season.
Le Boat recommends... Amsterdam, Holland
Canal du Nivernais, France
Cruise past slender 18th century merchant houses towards the bright lights and cosmopolitan flavours of this friendly waterways city. Base: Strand Horst
With its picture-postcard scenery and delightful vineyards and villages to visit, this is one of the most romantic waterways we know! Bases: Migennes, Châtel Censoir, Tannay, Decize
Bruges, Belgium Perfect for a short break, the cobbled streets of pretty Bruges are a delight to explore, especially by horse and carriage! Base: Nieuwpoort
River Charente, France Visit the famous cognac distilleries and treat yourself to Michelin-starred dining along the banks of this serene river near historic Angôulème. Base: Jarnac
Fun for all the family Taking the children – or grandchildren on holiday and enjoying family fun is one of life’s great pleasures, and a boating holiday is an ideal way of making the most of quality time together. Sharing mealtimes, teaching the children phrases of a new language and exploring new places together all create special holiday memories which can be treasured forever. Look for boats that have en-suite bathrooms for adult privacy as well as large saloons and sundecks for socialising. Cabins can be made up as singles or doubles and some have bunk beds too. Ask our sales teams for more details of the new family version of the Vision. See pages 60-61 for more information.
Friends just want to have fun! Sharing a boat with friends and discovering new places to see and new things to do each day is not only great fun, but it’s affordable too! Simply go with the flow and enjoy each day as it comes, you’ll be surprised by how much there is to see and do on and off the water. Choose boats with en-suite bathrooms and large sundecks, such as the Salsa, Classique or Crusader. If you can have a spare cabin, so much the better for storing bags and things you buy en route.
Canal latéral à la Loire, France Cruise across the elegant Briare Aqueduct and visit the Sancerre hilltop vineyards and charming medieval villages, such as Nevers, along this peaceful waterway. Bases: Châtillon-sur-Loire, Decize
Le Boat recommends... River Lot, France Hire kayaks for the day before heading off to explore underground caves with prehistoric drawings and rock formations. Riverside cycle paths are cut into the rock-face! Base: Douelle
Norfolk Broads, England The home to family boating holidays for generations. Base: Horning, Somerleyton
Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Mecklenburg, Germany
Belgium’s coastline is peppered with sand dunes and long sandy beaches which are less crowded in the summer but just as much fun Base: Nieuwpoort
The lakes of Mecklenburg are perfect for swimming, fishing and bird-watching, or go cycling, hiking and picnicking in the forests Base: Marina Wolfsbruch
Caledonian Canal, Scotland
Camargue, France
A day out from cruising on Scotland’s Caledonian Canal could see you all ride on a steam train along the West Highland railway line, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, as used by Harry Potter’s Hogwart’s Express! Base: Laggan
For a perfect mixture of beach fun, cruising and Mediterranean sunshine the Camargue is our No.1 choice for families! Bases: St. Gilles, Beaucaire, Port Cassafières
Families receive up to 10% discount on all cruising regions, including during the summer holidays if you book before 31.12.2011. See page 78 for details.
Le Boat recommends... Venice, Italy
Brittany, France
For an exhilarating waterways holiday with plenty to see and do, fabulous restaurants and iconic scenery! This is top deck cruising at its most glamorous, with panoramic views over St. Mark’s Square from your sundeck. Bases: Casale, Porto Levante
Celtic charm and fairytale castles make this an appealing region to visit for all ages, especially when you add in the charm of visiting old maritime ports and fabulous seafood restaurants. Bases: Messac; Nort-sur-Erdre
Canal du Midi, France For waterside restaurants, Languedoc vineyards and medieval villages and markets, a cruise on the beautiful Canal du Midi is a journey of a lifetime. Bases: Castelnaudary, Trèbes, Homps, Narbonne, Port Cassafières
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We adored the graceful beauty of the Canal du Midi and loved to stop and explore the pretty villages along the way.
Gardian Cowboys, Camargue
Camargue beaches
Southern France Canal du Midi Bathed in warm sunshine for most of the year, a cruise along the Canal du Midi is a perfect holiday choice for friends and family looking to enjoy the wonderfully relaxed ambience of life along this beautiful, historic waterway. Cited by many as a journey of a lifetime, a cruise along the Canal du Midi – itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, takes you on a truly memorable journey through sun-drenched vineyards, old trading ports and the medieval towns and villages of the Languedoc Roussillon – France’s most prolific wine-producing region. You’ll find plenty of places to moor up for sightseeing, wine tasting and much more. Enjoy lazy lunches at waterside restaurants and shop at colourful markets for delicious regional specialities and local wines to enjoy back on deck. Cruise from any of our four bases on the Canal du Midi or from our base in the historic Roman town of Narbonne on the peaceful Canal de la Robine and tailor your journey to be as cultural, gastronomic or leisurely as you choose.
Camargue The Camargue is a perfect choice if you want to combine fun on the beach with historic cruising. Follow the Canal du Rhône à Sète along the edge of the Mediterranean to the walled Crusader towns and old fishing ports of the Camargue. En route, enjoy delicious seafood and crisp rosé wines at bustling seaside harbours and spend time relaxing on sandy beaches and swimming in the clear waters of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the region’s vibrant, colourful traditions at summer festivals watching gardian cowboys round up herds of black bulls on their beautiful white horses. And, renown for its rich flora and fauna, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of wildlife from the unique perspective of your sundeck, so don’t forget your binoculars! Cruise from our two bases in the Camargue, or from selected bases on the Canal du Midi and combine the best of both worlds. Canal du Midi
Come and enjoy the sunshine and raise a glass to the wonderful south of France! Languedoc Roussillon www.sunfrance.com
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1. The Little Midi Cruise Castelnaudary Carcassonne Castelnaudary KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: #ASTELNAUDARY 6ILLEPINTE "RAM 6ILLESÒQUELANDE #ARCASSONNE 4RÒBES Waterways: #ANAL DU -IDI Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION -YSTIQUE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE 4ANGO #LIPPER #OUNTESS #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS #ONSORT 3HEBA #APRI 43
2. The Wine Lover’s Cruise Homps Carcassonne Homps KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: (OMPS ,A 2EDORTE 0UICHERIC -ARSEILLETTE 4RÒBES #ARCASSONNE Waterways: #ANAL DU -IDI Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
3. The Merchant’s Cruise Narbonne Carcassonne Narbonne KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: ,E 3OMAIL 6ENTENAC !RGENS -INERVOIS (OMPS ,A 2EDORTE 4RÒBES #ARCASSONNE Waterways: #ANAL DU -IDI #ANAL DE LA 2OBINE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 4OWER -ILLAU 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
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Colourful traditions, ancient ports and wonderful wildlife #OME TO THE COLOURFUL #AMARGUE 9OU LL LOVE ITS BUSTLING #RUSADER PORTS EXCELLENT SANDY BEACHES AND A TRADITIONAL LIFESTYLE WHICH INCLUDES BULL l GHTING 2OMANY GYPSY FESTIVALS AND MODERN DAY GARDIAN COWBOYS &UN WAYS TO EXPLORE THE REGION INCLUDE ON HORSEBACK BY QUAD BIKE SAND BUGGY OR JET SKI AND WITH MORE SUNSHINE HERE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN &RANCE YOU CAN ENJOY IDYLLIC CRUISING WEATHER FROM !PRIL RIGHT THROUGH TO THE END OF /CTOBER #RUISE THROUGH THE LOCK FREE %TANG DE 4HAU FAMOUS FOR ITS OYSTER FARMING TABLES AND HAVE FUN ON FAMILY FRIENDLY BEACHES AT Palavas-les-Flottes La Grande Motte AND Carnon 6ISIT THE !/# #OSTIÒRES DE .IMES WINE CELLARS AT Gallician MOOR UP AT THE ANCIENT PORT AND MEDIEVAL WALLED CITY OF Aigues Mortes AND VISIT THE HISTORIC TOWNS OF Marseillan AND Frontignan WHERE DELICIOUS APÒRITIFS ARE MADE %AT DELICIOUS OYSTERS IN Bouzigues WHERE THE OYSTER FARMING INDUSTRY l RST BEGAN AND VISIT Agde ONE OF THE OLDEST TOWNS IN &RANCE WITH A RICH TRADING AND MARITIME HISTORY 3UMMER NAUTICAL JOUSTING TOURNAMENTS ARE FUN TO WATCH IN Cap d’Agde NEARBY 0RETTY l SHING VILLAGES OF Mèze Frontignan le Grau du Roi AND Sète PROVIDE EXCELLENT MOORING PLACES TOO &INALLY THE WETLANDS ÏTANGS LAKES SALT PLAINS AND MARSHES OF THE #AMARGUE ARE HOME TO MANY RARE SPECIES OF BIRDS AND WILDLIFE AND ARE A DELIGHT FOR NATURE LOVERS TO EXPLORE &LEET INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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5SEFUL )NFO Beaches and sunbathing; horse-riding, traditional festivals, wildlife and bird-watching Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s 4HE #AMARGUE REGION HAS FEW LOCKS AND NO LOCKS ON THE %TANG DE 4HAU SO IS PERFECT FOR ANYONE NEW TO CRUISING OR LOOKING FOR AN EASY CRUISING EXPERIENCE 9OU ARE ADVISED TO MOOR IN THE HARBOURS AT NIGHT AS PASSING LARGER BARGES COULD PULL YOU AWAY FROM MAKESHIFT MOORINGS s 7HY NOT COMBINE A CRUISE IN THE #AMARGUE WITH A TRIP ON THE #ANAL DU -IDI 9OU CAN DO A ONE WAY CRUISE TO FROM OUR #ANAL DU -IDI BASES AT 0ORT #ASSAl ÒRES AND (OMPS s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ALL OUR BASES IN THE #AMARGUE s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: St. Gilles -ONTPELLIER KMS %
1. The Gardian’s Cruise St. Gilles Etang de Thau St. Gilles KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3T 'ILLES 'ALLICIAN !IGUES -ORTES ,A 'RANDE -OTTE #ARNON 0ALAVAS LES &LOTS &RONTIGNAN 3ÒTE "OUZIGUES -ÒZE -ARSEILLAN Waterways: #AANL DU 2HÙNE Ì 3ÒTE %TANG DE 4HAU Fleet: 8 + 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 4ANGO #LIPPER #OUNTESS #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 + #ONSORT #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
2. The Sunshine Cruise Beaucaire Sète Beaucaire KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "EAUCAIRE "ELLEGARDE 3T 'ILLES 'ALLICIAN !IGUES -ORTES ,A 'RANDE -OTTE #ARNON 0ALAVAS LES &LOTS &RONTIGNAN 3ÒTE Waterways: #ANAL DU 2HÙNE Ì 3ÒTE %TANG DE 4HAU Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
3. The Crusader Cruise Port Cassafières Aigues Mortes Port Cassafières KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 0ORT #ASSAl ÒRES !GDE -ARSEILLAN -ÒZE "OUZIGUES &RONTIGNAN 0ALAVAS LES &LOTS #ARNON ,E 'RAU DU 2OI !IGUES -ORTES Waterways: #ANAL DU -IDI #ANAL DU 2HÙNE Ì 3ÒTE %TANG DE 4HAU Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION
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Wild white horses, Camargue
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
2. The Seaside Cruise Beaucaire Port CassaďŹ Ă¨res KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "EAUCAIRE "ELLEGARDE 3T 'ILLES 'ALLICIAN !IGUES -ORTES ,A 'RANDE -OTTE #ARNON 0ALAVAS LES &LOTS &RONTIGNAN 3Ă’TE "OUZIGUES -Ă’ZE -ARSEILLAN !GDE 0ORT #ASSAl Ă’RES Waterways: #ANAL DU -IDI #ANAL DU 2HĂ™NE ĂŒ 3Ă’TE %TANG DE 4HAU Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
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1. The Flamingo Cruise St. Gilles Port CassaďŹ Ă¨res KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3T 'ILLES 'ALLICIAN !IGUES -ORTES ,A 'RANDE -OTTE #ARNON 0ALAVAS LES &LOTS &RONTIGNAN 3Ă’TE "OUZIGUES -Ă’ZE -ARSEILLAN !GDE 0ORT #ASSAl Ă’RES Waterways: #ANAL DU -IDI #ANAL DU 2HĂ™NE ĂŒ 3Ă’TE %TANG DE 4HAU Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 4ANGO #LIPPER #OUNTESS #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 + #ONSORT #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
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9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The Camargue Short Break St. Gilles Aigues Mortes Palavas-lesFlots St. Gilles KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 2. The Costières de NÎmes Short Break Beaucaire Aigues Mortes Beaucaire KMS LOCKS HRS Days:
NĂŽmes
Avignon
Costierès de NÎmes
Pic Saint-Loup
Montpellier
Clairette du languedoc
Muscat de Frontignan
Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc Roussillon www.sunfrance.com
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France - Camargue
Pink Flamingos, Etang de Thau
Our cruise took us through the beautiful orchards and vineyards of France. We dined like kings at waterside restaurants and didn’t want to come home.
Saintes, River Charente
Pont ValentrĂŠ, River Lot
South West France & Brittany Aquitaine & Lot Both these beautiful cruising regions have much in common. Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the stunning Garonne and Lot valleys on a voyage of medieval discovery. Visit ancient hill-top towns and villages with their lively market squares and inviting restaurants; admire the facades of graceful churches with their beautiful architecture and shop in local markets for delicious local produce and hand-made arts and crafts. These regions not only ooze peace and serenity, they tempt you with their stunning scenery and wildlife, mouth-watering menus and promise of adventure.
Charente Known by many as the loveliest river in France, a cruise on the Charente is as gentle and relaxed as the countryside that surrounds you. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for fishing and swimming and its pretty riverbanks are home to an abundance of flora and fauna. Meadows of grazing cattle, pine forests, vineyards and fields of vibrant sunflowers typify this peaceful land famed for its ancient Roman sites, beautiful Renaissance châteaux and of course, its magnificent after-dinner digestif, Cognac. The nearby cathedral city of Angoulême gives stunning views over the Charente valley and is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the café-culture in the sunshine at one of its many restaurants and brasseries.
Brittany
Nérac, Aquitaine
Under warm skies and a temperate climate, Brittany’s network of pretty canals and rivers meander through a peaceful landscape of woodland, pastures and flower-adorned medieval villages with their timbered houses, cobbled streets and ancient churches. With few locks and gentle river currents, this is a perfect cruising region for experienced and first time cruisers alike. Its many beautiful parks are ideal for leisurely walks and picnics. Wherever you cruise, magnificent castles line the waterways and are a delight to explore whatever your age. With plenty of summer festivals celebrating Brittany’s unique history and heritage, you can be sure of having a fun time in this land of fairytales, legends and Celtic charm.
Read on for more inspiration… Redon, Brittany
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Gourmet cruising through a land of plenty 5SEFUL )NFO Gourmet foods, markets and waterside restaurants; Bordeaux wines; sightseeing in medieval towns; Roman aqueducts and ancient architecture Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s ,OCKS ARE AUTOMATIC AND FREE TO USE /PENING HOURS APPROX DEPENDING ON SEASON CLOSED ,OCKS CLOSED ON CERTAIN 0UBLIC (OLIDAYS SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION s )F YOU WISH TO CRUISE ONTO THE 2IVER ,OT TOWARDS #ASTELMORON YOU WILL NEED TO CROSS THE 2IVER 'ARONNE UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A PILOT ! SMALL CHARGE IS PAYABLE FOR THIS SERVICE (OWEVER IN PERIODS OF DROUGHT OR m OOD IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO DO THIS s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ,E -AS D !GENAIS AND -ONTAUBAN ONLY 2ETURN TO BASE CRUISES ARE NOT POSSIBLE FROM #ONDOM s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
&LEET INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
#ULTURE AND GASTRONOMY GO HAND IN HAND IN THE SUNNY REGION OF !QUITAINE IN 3OUTH 7EST &RANCE AND BOTH CAN BE ENJOYED TO THE FULL FROM THE WATERWAYS #RUISE FROM OUR MAIN BASE AT Le Mas d’Agenais THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL 'ARONNE VALLEY ON THE 2IVER "AÕSE AND THE #ANAL LATÏRAL Ì LA 'ARONNE THROUGH LANDSCAPES OF CORNl ELDS ORCHARDS AND VINE CLAD HILLSIDES $ISCOVER THE MEDIEVAL CHARM OF ANCIENT "ASTIDE OR 2OYAL TOWNS SUCH Vianne AND Nérac WHILE A CRUISE OVER THE ONE OF SEVERAL 2OMAN AQUEDUCTS IN THE REGION IS AN EXPERIENCE TO SAVOUR 6ISIT THE GLASSWORKS AT Vianne AND ENJOY A MEASURE OF ALMOND m AVOURED !RMAGNAC IN ITS HOME TOWN OF Condom +IDS WILL LOVE THE WATER PARK AMUSEMENTS AT Agen OTHERWISE KNOWN FOR ALL THINGS TO DO WITH DELICIOUS PRUNES TRY THEM IN CHOCOLATE AND FOR ITS l NE ART MUSEUM BOASTING WORKS OF ART BY 'OYA 3ISLEY AND $UFY 0RETTY Castelsarrasin IS A FREQUENT WINNER OF &RANCE S @6ILLE &LEURIE COMPETITIONS WHILE THE !BBEY AND #LOISTERS AT Moissac ARE WORLD FAMOUS AND NOT TO BE MISSED #RUISE TO THE PINK BRICKED CITY OF Montauban FOR CHIC SHOPPING AND ONE OF THE BEST FARMERS MARKETS IN THE REGION $ON T MISS THE TWO WEEK SUMMER @3ON ET ,UMIÒRE SPECTACLE CELEBRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WATERWAYS TO THE REGION IN Valence d’Agen WHERE YOU CAN ALSO SHOP AT ITS EXCELLENT WEEKLY MARKETS !QUITAINE S DELICIOUS LOCAL DELICACIES INCLUDE FOIE GRAS WILD MUSHROOMS AND TRUFm ES AND WINES FROM NEARBY WORLD FAMOUS "ORDEAUX VINEYARDS SUCH AS -ARGAUX 3T %MILLION 'RAVES AND -EDOC ARE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENTS AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT )N THE PAST !QUITAINE S PICTURE POSTCARD SCENERY INSPIRED MANY FAMOUS ARTISTS TODAY PEOPLE COME HERE TO DISCOVER THE PERFECT INGREDIENTS FOR GOURMET CRUISING "ON APPETIT
Travel Connections: Le Mas d’Agenais
7EEK 2ETURN #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
1. The History & Heritage Cruise Le Mas d’Agenais Nerac Moissac Le Mas d’Agenais KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "UZET 6IANNE "ARBASTE .ERAC !GEN 6ALENCE D !GEN -OISSAC Waterways: #ANAL LATÏRAL Ì LA 'ARONNE ,A "AÕSE Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
#HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
1. The Delights of Aquitaine Cruise Le Mas d’Agenais Montauban KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit "UZET !GEN 6ALENCE D !GEN -OISSAC #ASTELSARASSIN -ONTECH -ONTAUBAN Waterways: #ANAL LATÏRAL Ì LA 'ARONNE ,A "AÕSE #ANAL DE -ONTECH Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
2. The Medieval Cruise Montauban Buzet Montauban KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: -ONTAUBAN -OISSAC 6ALENCE D !GEN !GEN "UZET Waterways: #ANAL LATÏRAL Ì LA 'ARONNE #ANAL DE -ONTECH Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
2. The Arts & Armagnac Cruise Le Mas d’Agenais Condom KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "UZET 6IANNE "ARBASTE .ÏRAC -ONCRABEAU #ONDOM 6ALENCE SUR "AÕSE Waterways: #ANAL LATÏRAL Ì LA 'ARONNE ,A "AÕSE Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
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1. The Aquitaine Short Break Cruise Le Mas d’Agenais Nérac Le Mas d’Agenais KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: Visit: ,E -AS D !GENAIS $AMAZAN "UZET ,AVARDAC 6IANNE .ÏRAC Waterways: #ANAL LATÏRAL Ì LA 'ARONNE ,A "AÕSE Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
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Bordeaux wines
Nérac
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Vianne
Cycling in Aquitaine
Abbey & Cloisters, Moissac
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A leisurely meander through majestic scenery 4HE CLEAR WATERS OF THE 2IVER ,OT MEANDER THROUGH WIDE VALLEYS AND STEEP GORGES BENEATH SPECTACULAR LIMESTONE CLIFFS AND HILLTOP VILLAGES 4HEY TAKE YOU ON A MEMORABLE AND UNHURRIED JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF THE ,OT AND 1UERCY REGION TO ANCIENT CASTLES MEDIEVAL TOWNS AND HISTORIC CHÊTEAUX &ROM OUR BASE AT Douelle YOU CAN CRUISE WEST AS FAR AS THE PRETTY TOWN OF Luzech WHOSE TH CENTURY CHURCH IS DEDICATED TO THE LOCAL BARGEMEN WHO ONCE TRANSPORTED LOCAL #AHORS WINE TO "ORDEAUX !N IMPOSING TH CENTURY CASTLE TOWERS OVER THE RIVER AT Mercuès WHILE THE STUNNING Pont Valentré HAS GUARDED THE REGION S CAPITAL Cahors SINCE THE TH CENTURY 7ALK ACROSS THE BRIDGE AND FOLLOW THE PRETTY GARDEN TRAIL THROUGH THE NARROW COBBLED STREETS OF THE /LD 4OWN WHERE YOU CAN STOP IN THE MEDIEVAL MARKET SQUARE AND ENJOY DELICIOUS FOIE GRAS AND A GLASS OF FULL BODIED #AHORS WINE $ON T FAIL TO VISIT THE PRETTY TH CENTURY STONE VILLAGE OF St. Cirq Lapopie PERCHED HIGH ON THE CLIFFS AND HOME FOR CENTURIES TO CRAFTSMEN AND ARTISTS 4HE NARROW COBBLED STREETS STILL BEAR THE NAMES OF THE CRAFTS ONCE MADE THERE (OP ON YOUR BIKES TO VISIT THE 0ECH -ERLE CAVES NEAR Cabrerets A NATURAL UNDERGROUND ART GALLERY FULL OF PREHISTORIC CAVE DRAWINGS AND REMARKABLE STALAGMITES &URTHER UPSTREAM THE FORTIl ED VILLAGE OF Larnagol AND THE HONEY COLOURED HILLTOP VILLAGE OF Calvignac ARE GREAT PLACES TO SOAK UP THE TRANQUILLITY OF THE REGION &OR A CHANGE OF CRUISING STYLE HIRE KAYAKS FOR THE DAY BEFORE COOLING OFF WITH A SWIM IN THE RIVER S CLEAR WATERS %NJOY A CYCLE RIDE WITH A DIFFERENCE THE TOWPATHS ARE CUT INTO THE CLIFF FACE AND GIVE STUNNING VIEWS OVER THE RIVER BELOW 4HE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE ,OT IS HOME TO AN AMAZING VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND BIRDLIFE BUT FOR THE BEST VIEWS OVER THE WONDERFUL ,OT COUNTRYSIDE HEAD UP TO THE CLIFF TOPS 4READ CAREFULLY AMONG THE RARE ORCHIDS AND HEATHERS AND IF YOU RE LUCKY YOU LL SEE EAGLES SOARING IN THE SKIES ABOVE
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3UPERB SCENERY AMAZING WILDLIFE AND DELICIOUS FOOD AND WINE n IT SEEMS THE ,OT HAS IT ALL 7HAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR
Bordeaux
Bergerac
Medieval hill-top villages; amazing scenery; prehistoric cave drawings and underground caves; cycling; bird-watching; swimming; kayaking; fishing and historical sightseeing Cruising Notes: s $UE TO THE SOMETIMES STRONG RIVER CURRENTS WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS REGION IF THIS IS YOUR l RST BOATING HOLIDAY s "ECAUSE THE 2IVER ,OT CAN OCCASIONALLY m OOD IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO TRANSFER YOU TO ANOTHER SUITABLE BASE s !CCESS TO SHORE POWER FACILITIES ON THE 2IVER ,OT IS SEVERELY RESTRICTED s4HERE ARE NO LOCK KEEPERS ON THE 2IVER ,OT BUT THE MANUAL LOCKS ARE STRAIGHTFORWARD TO OPERATE ,OCKS ARE OPEN ON 0UBLIC (OLIDAYS IN THIS REGION s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s /NLY RETURN TO BASE CRUISES ARE POSSIBLE FROM $OUELLE s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
Mercuès Caïx
Parnac
Caillac
Pradines
Luzech
Douelle
Laroquedes-Arcs
Labéraudie
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St. Criq Lapopie
Salsa, Pont ValentrĂŠ, Cahors
7EEK 2ETURN #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
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1. The Douelle Cruise Douelle Luzech CrĂŠgols Douelle KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: $OUELLE #AĂ•X ,UZECH -ERCUĂ’S #AHORS ,AROQUE DES !RCS !RCAMBAL 6ERS "OUZIĂ’S 3T #IRQ ,APOPIE #RĂ?GOLS #ALVIGNAC ,ARNAGOL Waterways: ,OT Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA
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1. The Douelle Short Break Douelle Vers Douelle KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: Visit: $OUELLE -ERCUĂ’S #AHORS ,AROQUE DES !RCS !RCAMBAL 6ERS Waterways: ,OT Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA
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The loveliest river in France &ROM OUR BASE AT Jarnac YOU CAN TAKE A LEISURELY AND GASTRONOMIC CRUISE THROUGH THE Poitou-Charentes AND CharentesMaritime REGIONS OF &RANCE *ARNAC n BIRTHPLACE OF &RANCOIS -ITTERRAND AND HOME TO #OURVOISIER n IS A CHARMING RIVERSIDE TOWN WITH AN EXCELLENT OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL AND MUSEUM DISPLAYING MANY GIFTS -ITTERRAND RECEIVED AS (EAD OF 3TATE !T Saint Brice YOU CAN MOOR UP IN FRONT OF ITS MAGNIl CENT 2ENAISSANCE CHÊTEAU FOR A PICNIC 9OU CAN ALSO ENJOY A ROUND OF GOLF ON THE WATERSIDE GREENS OR VISIT THE TOWN S !BBEY USED BY PILGRIMS FOLLOWING THE 3T *EAN DE #OMPOSTELLA ROUTE TO 3PAIN #ATCH THE SCENT OF COGNAC IN THE AIR AT THE ELEGANT TOWN OF Cognac n THE ROOFS ON THE HOUSES ARE TURNED AMBER COLOURED BY THE ALCOHOL VAPOURS IN THE AIR 4HE WORLD RENOWNED VINEYARDS OF #OGNAC ARE EVERYWHERE TO BE SEEN SO MAKE SURE YOU JOIN A GUIDED TOUR OF THE FAMOUS DISTILLERIES AND ENJOY A FREE TASTING SESSION TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT TO BUY 9OU LL SEE EVIDENCE OF 2OMAN TIMES AT THE PRETTY TOWN OF Saintes THE FAMOUS !RC DE 'ERMANICUS 2OMAN FRESCOES AND THE !MPHITHEATRE RUINS ARE WELL WORTH A VISIT 6ISIT THE EXCELLENT MARITIME MUSEUMS AT THE TH CENTURY NAVAL TOWN OF Rochefort WHICH LIES AT THE MOUTH OF THE #HARENTE (ERE YOU CAN LEARN ALL ABOUT ITS HISTORIC SAILING AND ROPE MAKING PAST BEFORE DINING ON EXCELLENT SEAFOOD PLATTERS BY THE SEA 5PSTREAM FROM *ARNAC LIES THE ANCIENT VILLAGE OF Bassac WITH ITS YEAR OLD !BBEY $ISCOVER SOME OF THE l NEST 2OMANESQUE ART IN THE REGION AT THE CHURCH OF 3T 0IERRE IN Châteauneuf-sur-Charente #YCLE TO NEARBY Mosnac TO SEE ITS VINTAGE CAR COLLECTION OR HEAD TO St. Simon THE HEART OF THE REGION S FORMER BOAT BUILDING INDUSTRY 4HE THRIVING HILLTOP CATHEDRAL CITY OF Angoulême GIVES YOU STUNNING VIEWS OVER THE #HARENTE VALLEY FROM ITS RAMPARTS THIS IS A GREAT CITY FOR SHOPPING AND ENJOYING THE GREAT CAFÏ CULTURE ATMOSPHERE ESPECIALLY IN THE COBBLED STREETS OF THE OLD QUARTER +IDS WILL LOVE TO VISIT &RANCE S ONLY MUSEUM DEDICATED TO CARTOONS AT THE @#ENTRE .ATIONAL DE LA "ANDE $ESSINÏE ET DE , )MAGE SO IT S NO SURPRISE THAT (ERGÏ CREATOR OF 4IN 4IN IS HONOURED WITH A STATUE HERE
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5SEFUL )NFO Cognac distilleries; Michelin-starred restaurants; Roman ruins; swimming, golf, easy cruising and peaceful countryside. Cruising Notes: s4HE #HARENTE RUNS A REGULAR COURSE AND IS EASY TO NAVIGATE s 3WIMMING IN THE #HARENTE IS POSSIBLE n PLEASE CHECK WITH THE BASE TEAM FOR THE BEST LOCATIONS FOR SWIMMING s 4HERE ARE FEW LOCKS WHICH ARE EASY TO OPERATE BUT NO LOCK KEEPERS ,OCKS ARE OPEN ON "ANK (OLIDAYS s &ROM 3T 3AVINIEN TO 2OCHEFORT THE RIVER BECOMES TIDAL n AFFECTED BY !TLANTIC TIDES STRONG CURRENTS AND FAST CHANGES IN RIVER LEVELS 4HE CURRENT CAN RUN AS FAST AS KNOTS AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW TIDE CAN BE AS MUCH AS M 4HEREFORE ONLY THOSE WITH SOME PREVIOUS BOATING AND OR SAILING EXPERIENCE SHOULD SET OUT TO VISIT 2OCHEFORT BY BOAT !LTERNATIVELY YOU CAN EASILY MOOR AT 3T 3AVINIEN AND TAKE THE TRAIN TO 2OCHEFORT s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
7EEK 2ETURN #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS 1. The Fluviale Cruise Jarnac Angoulême Jarnac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: *ARNAC "ASSAC 3T 3IMON #HÊTEAUNEUF SUR #HARENTE 3T 3IMEUX .ERSAC 4ROIS 0ALIS !NGOULÐME Waterways: #HARENTE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
3. The Beautiful Charente Cruise Jarnac Cognac St. Simeux Jarnac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: *ARNAC "OURG #HARENTE 3T "RICE #OGNAC 3AINTES 3T 3IMON 3T 3IMEUX Waterways: #HARENTE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
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2. The Cognac Cruise Jarnac Rochefort Jarnac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "OURG #HARENTE 3T "RICE #OGNAC 3AINTES 0ORT D %NVAUX 3T 3AVINIEN 2OCHEFORT Waterways: #HARENTE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
1. The Charente Short Break Jarnac Cognac Saintes Jarnac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: Visit: *ARNAC #OGNAC 3AINTES Waterways: #HARENTE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
Travel Connections: Jarnac "ORDEAUX KMS %
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Fine Dining
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Celtic charm and fairytale castles &ROM Messac FOLLOW THE PEACEFUL 2IVER 6ILAINE WITH ITS PRETTY LOCKS WINDMILLS AND RURAL COUNTRYSIDE TO Rennes THE CAPITAL OF "RITTANY WITH ITS COBBLED STREETS TIMBER FRAMED HOUSES AND IMPOSING ARCHITECTURE %NJOY TENNIS AND HORSE RIDING AT Betton AND THE STUNNING STAIRCASE OF LOCKS AT (ÏDÏ Dinan IS A MEDIEVAL FORTIl ED TOWN HIGH ON THE CLIFFS ABOVE THE HARBOUR #RUISING ON THE 2IVER 6ILAINE YOU COME TO Redon WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL 3T 3AUVEUR !BBEY AND LIVELY -ONDAY MARKETS 4HE 2IVER !FF TAKES YOU TO La Gacilly n A FREQUENT WINNER OF &RENCH m OWER FESTIVALS AND HOME TO THE STUNNING 9VES 2OCHER BOTANICAL GARDENS #RUISE THE #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST THROUGH FORESTS AND REED PLAINS TO PICTURESQUE Malestroit WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY LOCAL CIDER AND CRÐPES BEFORE ARRIVING AT Josselin ONE OF "RITTANY S MOST CHARMING SMALL TOWNS WHERE THE GROUNDS OF ITS IMPOSING TURRETED CASTLE SWEEP DOWN TO THE WATER S EDGE #RUISING FROM -ESSAC TOWARDS THE COAST YOU LL PASS UNDER THE IRON BRIDGE OF 0ORT DE 2OCHE DECORATED WITH THE SEALS OF .APOLEON ))) AND %MPRESS %UGENIE !T THE PRETTY PORT OF La Roche Bernard YOU COULD TRY "RETON /YSTERS AT ONE OF THE TOWN S EXCELLENT SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS Nantes WITH ITS MAGNIl CENT GOTHIC CATHEDRAL WAS ONCE THE MEDIEVAL SEAT OF THE $UKES OF "RITTANY AND IS STEEPED IN HISTORY #RUISING AGAIN ON THE #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST VISIT THE #HÊTEAU AT "LAIN STOPPING EN ROUTE FOR A PICNIC IN THE FOREST OF Gâvre AND A VISIT TO THE CIDER FACTORY AT Guenrouët &INALLY DON T FORGET TO VISIT THE CURIOUS MONOLITHS AT Langon AND THE WINDMILL AT Guipry "RITTANY IS A CHARMING REGION TO EXPLORE AND WITH OVER KMS OF WATERWAYS AND SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED YOU CAN BE SURE OF A PERFECT CRUISING HOLIDAY WHEREVER YOU GO &LEET INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
7EEK 2ETURN #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
5SEFUL )NFO Castles and châteaux; Celtic lifestyle, culture and traditions; pretty canals and cobbled streets; gentle waterways; parks and forests for family walks and picnics Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s ,OCKS IN "RITTANY ARE MOSTLY AUTOMATIC WITH A LOCK KEEPER ,OCKS ARE OPEN ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS s /NLY ONE WAY CRUISES TO OR FROM $INAN ARE POSSIBLE s #RUISING ON THE 2IVER ,OIRE SOUTH OF .ANTES IS NOT ALLOWED s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: Messac 2ENNES KMS % 3T -ALO KMS
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1. The Artisan Cruise Nort-sur-Erdre La Gacilly Nort-surErdre KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: .ORT SUR %RDRE 3UCÏ SUR %RDRE "LAIN 'UENROUET 2EDON ,A 'ACILLY Waterways: , %RDRE #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST , !FF ,A 6ILAINE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 6+ #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS 2. The Maritime Cruise Nort-sur-Erdre La Roche Bernard Nortsur-Erdre KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: .ORT SUR %RDRE "LAIN 3UCÏ SUR %RDRE 'UENROUÑT 2EDON ,A 2OCHE "ERNARD Waterways: , %RDRE #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST ,A 6ILAINE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 6+ #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA
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4. The Capital Cruise Messac Nantes Messac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: -ESSAC 'UIPRY 2EDON 'UENROUÑT "LAIN 3UCÏ SUR %RDRE .ANTES Waterways: ,A 6ILAINE #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST , %RDRE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
3. The Gardens & Castles Cruise Messac Josselin Messac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: -ESSAC 'UIPRY 2EDON ,A 'ACILLY -ALESTROIT ,E 2OC 3T !NDRÏ -ONTERTELOT *OSSELIN Waterways: ,A 6ILAINE , /UST , !FF #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
#HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
1. The Corsaires Cruise Messac Dinan KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 0ONT 2EAN 2ENNES "ETTON (ÏDÏ 4INTÏNIAC ,ÏHON $INAN Waterways: ,A 6ILAINE #ANAL D )LLE ET 2ANCE Fleet: 8+ 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ #ALYPSO #RUSADER + #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
2. The Dukes of Brittany Cruise Nort-sur-Erdre Messac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: .ORT SUR %RDRE 3UCÏ SUR %RDRE "LAIN 'UENROUÑT 2EDON ,A 2OCHE "ERNARD ,ANGON 'UIPRY Waterways: , %RDRE #ANAL DE .ANTES Ì "REST ,A 6ILAINE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
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9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM -ESSAC OR .ORT SUR %RDRE 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The Napoleon Short Break Cruise Messac La Roche Bernard Messac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
2. The Little Brittany Cruise Nort-sur-Erdre Nantes Blain Nortsur-Erdre KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 3. The ‘Little Venice’ Cruise Messac Redon La Gacilly Messac KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
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Burgundy’s relaxed charm is infectious. We were happy to simply meander through the countryside with the occasional glass of wine in our hands!
Fontenoy-le-Château
Canal latéral à la Loire
Burgundy Burgundy Franche-Comté From dense forests, craggy cliffs and mountain scenery to rolling pastures, vineyards and peaceful landscapes, Burgundy’s network of gentle rivers and canals makes this a delightful cruising region and a haven for all who appreciate unhurried lifestyles, fine wines, gourmet cuisine and stunning scenery. Quaint medieval villages and old Roman towns with their bustling weekly markets and old-world charm provide a glimpse into a way of life that is largely unspoilt by tourism. By contrast, larger riverside towns and cities such as Dijon, St Jean-de-Losne and Auxonne offer excellent restaurants and historical buildings resplendent of Burgundy’s richly royal heritage. For many, the chance to cruise in Burgundy and sample some of the world’s finest wines in their place of origin is nothing less than a dream come true. For nature lovers and fishermen, the clear and calm waters of the rivers Saône, Seille and Doubs and their tributaries are a pleasure to cruise and offer many peaceful mooring places for bird-watching, walking, fishing and picnics ashore.
Burgundy Nivernais Loire The charming Canal du Nivernais, reputed to be one of the prettiest in France, and its surrounding network of equally pretty waterways – the Canal de Bourgogne and the River Yonne – give access to some of the most beautiful and varied cruising areas of France. Winding south of Paris through medieval villages and cathedral towns, through green pastures and leafy countryside, this former important trading route is a delight to explore On the edge of the Nivernais Loire region, the gently sloping Canal latéral à la Loire follows the course of the River Loire. Climb to the top of ancient hill top villages for the best views over this famous Sancerre wine-producing region and the beautiful River Loire itself. Wherever you choose to cruise, picture postcard scenery and pretty waterside villages dotted with magnificent châteaux and ancient churches line your route and the slow pace of life on land mirrors your gentle cruise on the water. This ‘green land of running waters’ is a delight to cruise whatever the time of year. Canal du Nivernais
With nine perfectly placed bases on the principal waterways of the region, and many different cruising suggestions to choose from, Le Boat is proud to offer the widest choice of cruising in Burgundy.
Come and discover all this wonderful region has to offer.
Petite Saône
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Franche-Comté Gourmet cruising through a land of plenty 3ET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE 6OSGES MOUNTAINS Fontenoy-le-Château AND NEARBY Corre ARE TYPICAL MEDIEVAL #OMTOIS MARKET TOWNS ON THE BANKS OF THE #ANAL DE 6OSGES 6ISIT Scey-sur-Saône AND Ray-sur-Saône TO SEE SPLENDID CHÊTEAUX AND TO ENJOY SUMMER FESTIVALS AND ART EXHIBITIONS /UR BASE AT Gray HAS A RICH TRADING HISTORY WHILE THE OLD MILITARY PORT TOWN AND CITY OF Auxonne ON THE 0ETIT 3AÙNE IS WHERE .APOLEON STARTED HIS CAREER St Jean de Losne IS AT THE HEART OF "URGUNDY S WATERWAYS &ROM HERE THE #ANAL DE "OURGOGNE WINDS ITS WAY TO Dijon THE CAPITAL OF THE REGION AND FAMED FOR ITS PALATIAL BUILDINGS OPULENT FACADES AND RICH HERITAGE n AS WELL AS MUSTARD (EADING EAST CRUISE ON THE #ANAL DU 2HÙNE AU 2HIN AS FAR AS Dole AND Besançon TOWNS STEEPED IN HISTORY AND HERITAGE AND WELL WORTH VISITING /R CHOOSE TO HEAD SOUTH ON THE MAJESTIC River Saône TOWARDS Mâcon ONE OF THE OLDEST TOWNS IN &RANCE AND KNOWN FOR EXCELLENT VINTAGES SUCH AS Pouilly Fuissé "IG RIVERSIDE CITIES TO VISIT ALONG THE 3AÙNE INCLUDE THE OLD 2OMAN TOWNS OF Tournus AND Chalon &ROM OUR BASE AT Branges FOLLOW THE PRETTY 2IVER 3EILLE THROUGH MEADOWLANDS AND l ELDS TO THE SPLENDID MARKET TOWN OF Louhans CAPITAL OF THE "RESSE REGION AND FAMOUS FOR ITS -ONDAY POULTRY MARKET 7INE LOVERS IN SEARCH OF "URGUNDY S LEGENDARY WINES MIGHT LIKE TO CRUISE ALONG THE #ANAL DU #ENTRE THROUGH #ÙTE DE "EAUNE S PREMIER CRU VINEYARDS %N ROUTE YOU LL SEE FAMOUS NAMES SUCH AS 0OMMARD #HASAGNE -ONTRACHET 2ULLY AND -ERCUREY
7EEK 2ETURN #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS 1. The Medieval Markets Cruise St. Jean-de-Losne Louhans St. Jean-de-Losne
KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3T *EAN DE ,OSNE 3EURRE .AVILLY #HALON SUR 3AÙNE #UISERY "RANGES ,OUHANS Waterways:,A 3AÙNE ,A 3EILLE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 4OWER 6+ 6ISION 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO + #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
2. The Pasteur Cruise St. Jean-de-Losne Besançon St. Jean-de-Losne KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3T *EAN DE ,OSNE $ÙLE $AMPIERRE "ESAN ON Waterways: ,E $OUBS #ANAL DU 2HÙNE AU 2HIN ,A 3AÙNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 4OWER 6+ 6ISION 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 4ANGO #LIPPER #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
4. The Côte de Beaune Cruise Branges Santenay Branges KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "RANGES #UISERY #HÊLON SUR 3AÙNE #HAGNY 3ANTENAY Waterways: ,A 3AÙNE #ANAL DU #ENTRE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA -ILLAU 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 + 3HEBA
5. The Grand Vins Cruise Branges Macon Chalon-sur-Saône Branges KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "RANGES #UISERY 0ONT DE 6AUX -ÊCON 4OURNUS #HALON SUR 3AÙNE Waterways: ,A 3EILLE ,A 3AÙNE #ANAL DE 0ONT DE 6AUX Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA -ILLAU 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 + 3HEBA
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS 3. The Saône Cruise Gray Corre Gray KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 'RAY 0ORT SUR 3AÙNE 3CEY SUR 3AÙNE 2AY SUR 3AÙNE *USSEY #ORRE Waterways: ,A 3AÙNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3
#HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
1. The Vosges Cruise Fontenoy-le-Château Gray KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: &ONTENOY LE #HÊTEAU #ORRE *USSEY 0ORT SUR 3AÙNE 3CEY SUR 3AÙNE 2AY SUR 3AÙNE Waterways: #ANAL DES 6OSGES ,A 3AÙNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 6+ ,E "OAT %LEGANCE + #APRICE
2. The Napoleon Cruise Fontenoy-le-Château St. Jean-de-Losne KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: &ONTENOY LE #HÊTEAU #ORRE *USSEY 0ORT SUR 3AÙNE 3CEY SUR 3AÙNE 'RAY !UXONNE 3T *EAN DE ,OSNE Waterways: #ANAL DES 6OSGES ,A 3AÙNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 4ANGO #LIPPER #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
3. The Wine Lover’s Cruise St. Jean-de-Losne Chagny Branges KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3T *EAN DE ,OSNE 3EURRE .AVILLY 6ERDUN SUR LE $OUBS #HALON SUR 3AÙNE #HAGNY #UISERY "RANGES Waterways: ,A 3AÙNE #ANAL DU #ENTRE ,A 3EILLE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 3ALSA 6+ 6ISION #ALYPSO + 4ANGO
4. The Three Regions Cruise Gray St.Jean-de-Losne Branges KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 'RAY &RANCHE #OMTE 3T *EAN DE ,OSNE !UXONNE #HALON SUR 3AÙNE "URGUNDY #UISERY "RANGES "RESSE Waterways: ,A 3EILLE ,A 3AÙNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 6+ 6ISION
%LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
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Fine Burgundy wines and cuisine; ďŹ shing and picnics; quaint medieval villages; distinctive patterned roofs and coloured roof tiles
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Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s 2IVER 3EILLE %ASY CRUISING SELF OPERATED LOCKS NUMEROUS WELL EQUIPPED MOORINGS s 'RANDE 3AÙNE "ETWEEN 3T *EAN DE ,OSNE AND -ÊCON LARGE AUTOMATED LOCKS MANNED BY LOCK KEEPERS ! WIDE BUT GENERALLY SLOW MOVING RIVER -OORING ON PONTOONS OR IN A HARBOUR COMPULSORY s0ETIT 3AÙNE %ASY CRUISING !UTOMATIC LOCKS OPERATED BY A LOCK KEEPER AND SELF OPERATED LOCKS s #ANAL DES 6OSGES #ANAL DE "OURGOGNE #ANAL DU #ENTRE ALL LOCKS AUTOMATIC SOME OPERATED BY LOCK KEEPER s ,OCKS CLOSED ON "ANK (OLIDAYS s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ALL OUR BASES IN THE &RANCHE #OMT� REGION s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
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Burgundy countryside
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1. The Petite Bresse Short Break Branges Tournus Branges KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
2. The SaĂ´ne Cruise North Gray Scey-sur SaĂ´ne Gray KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 3. The Petite SaĂ´ne Cruise St. Jean-de-Losne Gray St. Jean-deLosne KMS s ,OCKS s HRS Days:
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Nivernais Loire Splendid châteaux, peaceful landscapes and pretty waterways 6ISIT THE FABULOUS 'OTHIC CATHEDRAL CITIES OF Sens Migennes AND Auxerre ALONG THE 2IVER 9ONNE STOPPING EN ROUTE AT THE MARKETS IN MEDIEVAL Joigny AND Villeneuve-sur-Yonne &ROM !UXERRE THE #ANAL DU .IVERNAIS m OWS THROUGH UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE TO THE BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL ARTISAN TOWN OF Clamecy WHICH HOSTS RIVER JOUSTING COMPETITIONS IN THE SUMMER 6ISIT NEARBY Chablis FOR A REAL @'RAND #RU EXPERIENCE OR GO l SHING IN PrĂŠgilbert Châtel Censoir HERALDS A PRETTY STRETCH OF THE CANAL AND SOUTH OF THE OLD TRADING PORT TOWN OF Tannay YOU LL DISCOVER SUPERB CHĂŠTEAUX AT Chitry-les-Mines AND Châtillon-en Bazois %NJOY WATERSPORTS HIKING AND SPECTACULAR AQUEDUCTS AT Baye THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE CANAL AND WITNESS STUNNING VIEWS FROM THE MEDIEVAL HILLTOP VILLAGE OF Cercy-la-Tour 9OU LL TASTE WINES FROM THE LOCAL )RANCY VINEYARDS AND EAT AT EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS WHEREVER YOU CRUISE !LONG THE #ANAL DE "OURGOGNE DISCOVER CULTURAL TREASURES SPLENDID CHĂŠTEAUX RESTAURANTS AND MARKETS AT St Florentin Tonnerre Tanlay AND Montbard 4HE #ANAL LATĂ?RAL ĂŒ LA ,OIRE TAKES YOU OVER THE "RIARE !QUEDUCT TO THE HILLTOP VILLAGE OF Sancerre AND ITS FAMOUS VINEYARDS 6ISIT THE PRETTY BOOK TOWN OF La CharitĂŠsur-Loire THE OLD BARGE TOWN OF Marseilles-les-Aubigny AND THE 2OMAN TOWN OF Nevers ALL HAVE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGES TO DISCOVER Decize SITUATED ON AN @ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ,OIRE IS A PERFECT PLACE TO START OR END YOUR HOLIDAY OR FOR A CRUISE TO THE FAMOUS 2OMANESQUE "ASILICA AT Paray-le-Monial VIA Digoin KNOWN FOR ITS CERAMICS AND EXCELLENT l SHING 9OU CAN ALSO CRUISE TO THE CULINARY CAPITAL Roanne HOME OF ONE OF THE WORLD S BEST RESTAURANTS ,A -AISON 4ROISGROS &LEET INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
7EEK 2ETURN #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
5SEFUL )NFO Peaceful waterways; beautiful scenery; historic cities; hilltop villages; delicious wines & stunning châteaux, great cycle routes Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s ,OCKS OPEN ON MOST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS s #ANAL LATĂ?RAL ĂŒ LA ,OIRE !N EASY CRUISING ROUTE WITH AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND LOCK KEEPERS s #ANAL DU .IVERNAIS .O COMMERCIAL BARGES 7ELL KEPT EASY TO OPERATE LOCKS WITH LOCK KEEPERS 3ARDY STAIRCASE NEAR "AYE HAS LOCKS AND A LOCK KEEPER TO HELP s #ANAL DU "OURGOGNE -ANUAL AND AUTOMATIC LOCKS WITH LOCK KEEPERS s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ALL OUR BASES IN THE .IVERNAIS ,OIRE REGION s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
1. The Cathedrals Cruise Migennes Sens Joigny Migennes KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: -IGENNES *OIGNY 6ILLENEUVE SUR 9ONNE 3ENS Waterways: , 9ONNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE .AUTILIA -ILLAU 4OWER 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE #OUNTESS + #APRI 43
2. The Burgundy Châteaux Cruise Migennes Ancy-le-Franc (or Montbard) Migennes KMS s LOCKS s HRS .OTE YOU CAN EXTEND THIS CRUISE OVER WEEKS TO VISIT -ONTBARD KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: -IGENNES 3T &LORENTIN 4ONNERRE 4ANLAY !NCY LE &RANC
Waterways: #ANAL DE "OURGOGNE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 4OWER 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE #OUNTESS
3. The Renaissance Cruise Châtel Censoir Chitry-les-Mines Corbigny Châtel Censoir KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: #HÊTEL #ENSOIR #LAMECY 4ANNAY #HITRY LES -INES "AYE 3ARDY #ORBIGNY Waterways: #ANAL DU .IVERNAIS Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE -ILLAU 4OWER 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
4. The Sancerre & FaĂŻence Cruise Châtillon-sur-Loire Sancerre Châtillonsur-Loire KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: #HĂŠTILLON SUR ,OIRE 3ANCERRE ,A #HARITĂ? SUR ,OIRE -ARSEILLES LĂ’S !UBIGNY .EVERS Waterways: #ANAL LATĂ?RAL ĂŒ LA ,OIRE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR .AUTILIA -ILLAU 4OWER 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
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2. The Chablis Crusie Châtel Censoir Migennes KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: #HÊTEL #ENSOIR 6ERMENTON !UXERRE -IGENNES Waterways: , 9ONNE #ANAL DU .IVERNAIS Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #ORVETTE
3. The Classic Nivernais Cruise Tannay Migennes KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 4ANNAY #LAMECY 6EZELAY #HĂŠTEL #ENSOIR 6ERMENTON !UXERRE -IGENNES Waterways: , 9ONNE #ANAL DU .IVERNAIS Fleet: 8+ 6ISION .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION #ALYPSO #RUSADER + #OUNTESS + #APRI 43
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS #HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
4. The Sparkling Cruise Châtillon-sur-Loire Decize KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: $ECIZE 0LAGNY .EVERS -ARSEILLES LĂ’S !UBIGNY ,A #HARITĂ? SUR ,OIRE 3ANCERRE #HĂŠTILLON SUR ,OIRE Waterways: #ANAL LATĂ?RAL ĂŒ LA ,OIRE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR .AUTILIA -ILLAU 4OWER 6+ 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI 43
OR DAYS
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The Capital Short Break Migennes Auxerre Migennes KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 2. The KingďŹ sher Cruise Châtel Censoir Vincelles Châtel Censoir KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 3. The FaĂŻence Short Break Decize La CharitĂŠ-sur-Loire Decize KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 5
Paray-le-Monial
1. The Nivernais Châteaux Cruise Decize Tannay KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: $ECIZE #ERCY LA 4OUR #HÊTILLON EN "AZOIS "AYE #ORBIGNY #HITRY LES -INES 4ANNAY Waterways: #ANAL DU .IVERNAIS Fleet: 8+ 6ISION 3ALSA .AUTILIA 6+ 6ISION
2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER + 4ANGO #LIPPER 4AMARIS ,3 + #IRRUS 3HEBA
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Chalonsur-SaĂ´ne Montceaules-Mines Moulins
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France - Burgundy Nivernais Loire
5. The Sacre Coeur Cruise Decize Digoin Paray-le-Monial (or Roanne) Decize KMS s LOCKS s HRS .OTE YOU CAN EXTEND THIS CRUISE OVER WEEKS TO VISIT 2OANNE ON THE #ANAL DE 2OANNE A $IGOIN KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 'ANNAY SUR ,OIRE 'ARNAT SUR %NGIEVRE $OMPIERRE SUR "ESBRE $IGOIN 0ARAY LE -ONIAL Waterways: #ANAL LATĂ?RAL ĂŒ LA ,OIRE #ANAL DU #ENTRE Fleet: 8+ 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR .AUTILIA -ILLAU 4OWER 6+ %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER #ONTINENTALE .ORMANDIE + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE 4AMARIS + #IRRUS 3HEBA #APRI
We loved the lakeside concert at Rheinsberg Castle and spent a leisurely time with the children swimming and bird-watching from our sundeck. A perfect family holiday.
Marina Wolfsbruch
Lake M端ritz
Germany, Saarland & French Alsace Mecklenburg & Brandenburg Situated in the north east of Germany, the beautiful network of crystal clear lakes and rivers of Mecklenburg form an idyllic cruising area that is as popular with boating and watersports enthusiasts as it is with birdwatchers and fishermen. Medieval timber-framed villages border the waterways – visit their traditional smokehouses for a taste of the catch of the day! The magnificent lakeside castles at Schwerin, Rheinsberg, Fürstenberg and Neustrelitz punctuate the landscape and provide a glimpse into the aristocratic lifestyles of bygone eras. From our main base at Marina Wolfsbruch, hire dinghies, kayaks and canoes on Lake Müritz or simply drop anchor for a splash in the water before settling back to admire the scenery from your sundeck. From our base in Potsdam in the Brandenburg region visit the quirky Dutch Quarter and enjoy open-air summer concerts in the beautiful Sanssouci castle or why not head to the bright lights of Berlin for a city break with a difference. Today its futuristic architecture and pavement cafés sit comfortably alongside the iconic Brandenburg Gate. Or head further east to the open waters of the Spreewald for an aquatic safari through this vast protected nature reserve lined with pretty villages and pine forests.
Saarland & French Alsace The tiny French region of Alsace and neighbouring Saarland in Germany is as wonderful as the art and architecture of its cities. This culturally unique region has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers superb cruising to suit all tastes. From our main base at Hesse, follow the graceful network of rivers and canals through the Sarre and Moselle valleys to the delightful cities of Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy and Saarbrücken with their gilded Baroque castles and beautiful Gothic cathedrals. Colourful halftimbered villages, windmills and lakes make a delightful contrast in between. You’ll find ample opportunities for swimming, walking, watersports and cycling. Beautiful nature reserves, forests, the famous Arzviller boat lift and friendly waterside restaurants means there’s something for everyone. A second base in Boofzheim allows one-way cruising through Alsace and the Rhine plains, loved for its wildlife, particularly flocks of migrating wading birds. Flecken Zechlin, Schwarzer See, Rheinsburg
For truly international cruising, and for experienced, licensed skippers, the big Moselle and Sarre rivers take you on a wonderful journey through French, Luxembourg and German waters, taking the thrill of self-drive river cruising to a new level. Saarland’s beautiful forests and landscapes provide a relaxing backdrop to your cruise.
These picturesque waterways are a haven for nature... Strasbourg
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Nature reserves, watersports and lakeside castles &ROM OUR BASE AT Marina Wolfsbruch n AN IMPRESSIVE MARINA WITH EXCELLENT SPA AND LEISURE FACILITIES YOU CAN CRUISE AT YOUR LEISURE THROUGH THE CLEAR WATERS OF THE -ECKLENBURG LAKE DISTRICT WHICH ARE PERFECT FOR SWIMMING AND WATERSPORTS AND IDEAL FOR NATURE LOVERS AND BIRD WATCHING -OOR UP IN MEDIEVAL WATERSIDE VILLAGES SUCH AS Mirow Rechlin Röbel Klink Plau AND Waren WITH THEIR DISTINCTIVE WATERSIDE HOUSES AND NARROW COBBLED STREETS &OR IMPRESSIVE "AROQUE GRANDEUR DON T MISS THE LAKESIDE CASTLES AT Schwerin Rheinsberg Fürstenberg AND Neustrelitz /UR SECOND BASE AT Jabel PROVIDES EXCELLENT ROUND TRIP AND ONE WAY CRUISING OPTIONS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL CRUISING AREA )N THE HEART OF THE BEAUTIFUL -àRITZ .ATIONAL 0ARK SCENIC ,AKE -àRITZ AND ITS NETWORK OF OR MORE LAKES IS A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR WATERSPORTS ENTHUSIASTS (IRE DINGHIES WINDSURFERS CANOES AND KAYAKS FOR FUN ON THE WATER OR SIMPLY DROP ANCHOR AND ENJOY A REFRESHING SWIM BEFORE RELAXING BACK ON DECK 4HE WATERS ARE ALSO SOME OF THE l NEST l SHING GROUNDS IN %UROPE MAKING THIS A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR LINE AND ROD l SHERMEN /N SHORE THE FORESTS AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES ARE GREAT FOR PICNICS HIKING AND CYCLING MAKING THIS A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR FAMILIES OF ALL AGES )N THE "RANDENBURG REGION OUR BASE AT Potsdam IS PERFECTLY PLACED FOR VISITING THE HISTORIC CITY OF Berlin n AN EXCELLENT CITY FOR SIGHTSEEING FROM THE WATER $ON T MISS THE FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURE ON 0OTSDAMER 0LATZ THE AMAZING GLASS DOMED 2EICHSTAG BUILDING AND THE FAMOUS "RANDENBURG 'ATE 0OTSDAM S QUIRKY $UTCH 1UARTER IS GREAT FOR SHOPPING AND ITS BEAUTIFUL 2OCOCO 3ANSSOUCI #ASTLE OFTEN HOSTS OPEN AIR SUMMER CONCERTS n A PERFECT WAY TO END THE DAY 6ISIT THE ENCHANTING MEDIEVAL TOWN OF Brandenburg WITH ITS MANY HISTORICAL BUILDINGS SET OVER THREE ISLANDS OR HEAD FURTHER EAST TO THE OPEN WATERS OF THE 3PREEWALD WITH ITS VAST NATURE RESERVE FOR UNDISTURBED PEACE AND GENTLE CRUISING THROUGH MEADOWS FORESTS AND PRETTY VILLAGES
1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. The Marina Wolfsbruch Cruise Marina Wolfsbruch Mirow Marina Wolfsbruch KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE FREE Visit: 2HEINSBERG -IROW .EUSTRELITZ &àRSTENBERG (IMMELPFORT ,YCHEN 4EMPLIN Waterways: 2HEINSBERGER 'EWËSSER -àRITZ (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA E /BERE (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA E :IERKER 3EE 3TOLPSEE ,YCHENER 'EWËSSER 4EMPLINER 'EWËSSER 2ÚDDELINSEE 4EMPLINER 3TADTSEE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER 4 + #APRICE #LIPPER #ONSUL 2+ #IRRUS
2. The Lakes and Castles Cruise Marina Wolfsbruch Plau (Mecklenburg) Marina Wolfsbruch KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE FREE Visit: 2HEINSBERG -IROW 2ÚBEL +LINK 7AREN *ABEL -ALCHOW 0LAU AM 3EE Waterways: 2HEINSBERGER 'EWËSSER -àRITZ (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA E -àRITZ %LDE 7ASSERSTRA E +LEINE -àRITZ -àRITZ "INNEN -àRITZ +ÚLPINSEE &LEESENSEE 0LAUER 3EE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER 4 + #APRICE #LIPPER #ONSUL 2+ #IRRUS
3. The Brandenburg Cruise Potsdam Plaue Potsdam KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE NEEDED Visit: 0OTSDAM #APUTH 7ERDER "RANDENBURG 0LAUE Waterways: 4EMPLINER 3EE 3CHWIELOWSEE 'RO ER :ERNSEE +LEINER :ERNSEE +ETZINER (AVEL 4REBELSEE 5NTERE (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA E "REITLINGSEE 0LAUER 3EE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER 4 + #APRICE #LIPPER #ONSUL 2+ #IRRUS
5. The Rheinsberg Cruise Jabel Rheinsberg Jabel KM s ,OCKS s 3WING BRIDGES s HRS Visit: 0LAU 7AREN -IROW 2HEINSBERG 2ÚBEL -ALCHOW Waterways: *ABELSCHER 3EE &LEESENSEE -ALCHOWER 3EE 0ETERSDORFER 3EE 0LAUER 3EE +ÚLPINSEE -àRITZ "INNENMàRITZ -àRITZ (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA E 2HEINSBERGER 'EWËSSER Fleet: 8 + #LASSIQUE 6 + #RUSADER 4 + #LIPPER #ONSUL 2+ #IRRUS
4. The Spreewald Cruise Potsdam Bad Saarrow Potsdam KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HRS LICENCE NEEDED Visit: 0OTSDAM #APUTH "ERLIN -ITTE :ERNSDORF 0RIEROS 3TORKOW (UBERTUSHÚHE "AD 3AAROW Waterways: 5NTERE (AVEL (AVEL 3PREE /DER 7ASSERSTRA E 3PREE $AHME 7ASSERSTRA E 3TORKOWER 'EWËSSER 3CHARMàTZELSEE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER 4 + #APRICE #LIPPER #ONSUL 2+ #IRRUS
Reichstag, Berlin
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1. The Berlin Cruise Potsdam Marina Wolfsbruch KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE NEEDED Visit: 0OTSDAM 3PANDAU /RANIENBURG :EHDENICK &à RSTENBERG Waterways: 5NTERE (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA”E (AVEL /DER 7ASSERSTRA”E (AVEL /DER $REIECK /BER (AVEL 7ASSERSTRA”E Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER 4 + #APRICE #LIPPER #ONSUL 2+ #IRRUS
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The MĂźritz Cruise Marina Wolfsbruch Jabel KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE FREE Days: 2. The Brandenburg Short Break Potsdam GĂśttin Potsdam KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE NEEDED Days:
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5SEFUL )NFO Lakeside Baroque castles, swimming, watersports; hiking, biking & bird-watching Cruising Notes: s / UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s ,OCKS ON THE "RANDENBURG -ECKLENBURG WATERWAYS ARE FULLY AUTOMATIC AND MANNED OR AUTOMATIC SELF SERVICE /PENING HOURS AM n PM -AY TO /CT AM n PM !PRIL DAILY 4HERE IS NO CHARGE TO USE THEM ,OCKS DO NOT CLOSE ON 0UBLIC (OLIDAYS s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ALL OUR BASES IN 'ERMANY s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES s / UR BASES AT 0OTSDAM -ARINA 7OLFSBRUCH AND *ABEL ARE ALL WITHIN LICENCE FREE CRUISING AREAS &ROM 0OTSDAM YOU CAN DO A SHORT TRIP TO 'ĂšTTIN WITHOUT A LICENCE 4O CONTINUE YOUR CRUISE TO "RANDENBURG OR TO CRUISE FROM 0OTSDAM TO 3PREEWALD OR TO DO THE ONE WAY UP TO -ARINA 7OLFSBRUCH YOU NEED TO HAVE A LICENCE &OR HELP OBTAINING A LICENCE BEFORE DEPARTURE PLEASE SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAM !LL CRUISING AREAS AROUND OUR BASE AT -ARINA 7OLFSBRUCH ARE LICENCE FREE AND OR DO NOT REQUIRE A LICENCE UNTIL YOU REACH ,IEBENWALDE 0LEASE SEE MAP FOR MORE DETAILS
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/N THE %ASTERN &RENCH 'ERMAN BORDER Hesse IS YOUR GATEWAY TO A DELIGHTFUL AND CULTURALLY UNIQUE CRUISING REGION /NE OF THE MOST POPULAR CRUISES TAKES YOU FROM THE 3ARRE VALLEY ON THE #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN TOWARDS Strasbourg AND Boofzheim "EAUTIFUL Lutzelbourg AND Saverne n WITH ITS ROSE GARDENS 2ENAISSANCE 0ALACE AS WELL AS (AUT "AAR #ASTLE FOR EXCELLENT VIEWS ARE A DELIGHT TO VISIT 4HE !RZVILLER BOAT LIFT n A MARVEL OF MODERN CANAL ENGINEERING n IS AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE TOO %XCELLENT TIMBER FRAMED RESTAURANTS ADORNED WITH BRIGHT RED GERANIUMS SERVING l NE !LSATIAN CUISINE AND CRISP 2IESLING WINES WILL TEMPT YOU AT EVERY BEND OF THE WATERWAYS 6IBRANT AND EXCITING THE 5.%3#/ 7ORLD (ERITAGE CITY OF 3TRASBOURG IS CULTURALLY RICH AND PERFECT FOR SHOPPING AND SIGHTSEEING .EAR Boofzheim THE AMAZING 2HINE REED PLAINS ARE HOME TO MANY VARIETIES OF WADING BIRDS AND PERFECT FOR BIRD WATCHERS WHILE JUST OVER THE 'ERMAN BORDER AT Rust IS AN EXCELLENT ADVENTURE PARK FOR CHILDREN ,OVERS OF !RT .OUVEAU WILL ADORE THE "AROQUE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE IN Nancy ESPECIALLY 0LACE 3TANISLAS AND ANGLERS WILL LOVE SUPERB l SHING AT Godrexange %XPERIENCED CRUISERS WITH A VALID BOAT LICENCE WILL LOVE THE CHANCE TO CRUISE ON MAJOR %UROPEAN WATERWAYS n THE EXCEPTIONALLY SCENIC 3ARRE AND -OSELLE BRING A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE TO RIVER CRUISING AND EN ROUTE THE HISTORIC CITIES OF Metz Thionville Trier Saarburg Dillingen AND Saarlouis ARE A DELIGHT TO VISIT #RUISING ON THE #ANAL DU -ARNE AU 2HIN THE FERTILE 3ARRE VALLEY IS A HAVEN FOR WILDLIFE AND m AT TOWPATHS ARE EXCELLENT FOR CYCLISTS TOO (AVE LOTS OF FUN ON THE BEAUTIFUL -ITTERSHEIM ,AKE TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS CROSSING THE 3AARALBE AQUEDUCT AND ENJOY THE BUSTLING PORT OF Sarreguemines BEFORE REACHING COSMOPOLITAN Saarbrücken WITH ITS FUTURISTIC ART GALLERIES "AROQUE PALACES AND CAFÏ CULTURE LIFESTYLE 1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. The Cosmopolitan Cruise Hesse Strasbourg Hesse KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: (ESSE !RZVILLER ,UTZELBOURG 3AVERNE (OCHFELDEN 3TRASBOURG Waterways: #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER .ORMANDIE 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
3. The Nature Lover’s Cruise Saarbrücken Hesse Saarbrücken KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3AARBRUCKEN 3ARREGUEMINES 3ARRALBE -ITTERSHEIM 'ODREXANGE (ESSE Waterways: #ANAL DES (OUILLÒRES DE LA 3ARRE #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER .ORMANDIE 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
2. The Art Nouveau Cruise Hesse Nancy Hesse KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: (ESSE 'ODREXANGE 2ÏCHICOURT LE #HÊTEAU ,AGARDE ,UNÏVILLE $OMBASLE SUR -EURTHE 6ARANGÏVILLE 3T .ICOLAS DE 0ORT .ANCY Waterways: #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER .ORMANDIE 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
River, Saare
2 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. The Triple Nations Cruise Hesse Saarbrücken Metz Hesse KMS s LOCKS s HRS LICENCE NEEDED Visit: (ESSE 'ODREXANGE -ITTERSHEIM 3ARRALBE 3ARREGUEMINES 3AARBRUCKEN -ETTLACH +ONZ 4RIER 2EMICH 4HIONVILLE -ETZ .ANCY Waterways: #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN #ANAL DES (OUILLÒRES DE LA 3ARRE ,A 3ARRE ,A -OSELLE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER .ORMANDIE 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
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1. The Arzviller Experience Hesse Strasbourg Boofzheim KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: (ESSE !RZVILLER ,UTZELBOURG 3AVERNE (OCHFELDEN 3TRASBOURG 0LOBSHEIM "OOFZHEIM Waterways: #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN #ANAL DU 2HÙNE AU 2HIN Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR -ILLAU .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER .ORMANDIE 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER #ORVETTE 4AMARIS ,3 2+ Cirrus 3HEBA
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The Little Alsace Short Break Hesse Saverne Hesse KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4 2. The Little Lorraine Short Break Hesse Lagarde Hesse KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4
2. The Dual Nations Crusie Hesse SaarbrĂźcken KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3AARBRUCKEN 3ARREGUEMINES 3ARRALBE -ITTERSHEIM 'ODREXANGE (ESSE Waterways: #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN #ANAL DES (OUILLĂ’RES DE LA 3ARRE Fleet: 8 + 6ISION -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR .AUTILIA 6 + 6ISION %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #ALYPSO #RUSADER 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE 4ANGO #LIPPER 2+ #IRRUS
Alsace
5SEFUL )NFO European city sightseeing; Arzviller Boat Lift experience; cycling; hiking, nature-lovers; Alsatian & German wines; Alsatian cuisine Cruising Notes: s / UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s ! BOATING LICENCE IS REQUIRED IF YOU WISH TO CRUISE FROM 3AARBRĂ CKEN TO !PACH ALONG THE WATERWAYS OF 'ERMANY AND ,UXEMBOURG 0LEASE SPEAK TO THE SALES TEAM FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT OBTAINING A LICENCE ,ICENCES NEED TO BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU CRUISE AND CANNOT BE OBTAINED @ON THE SPOT IN &RANCE s #ANAL DE LA -ARNE AU 2HIN AND #ANAL DU 2HONE AU 2HIN ,OCKS ARE AUTOMATIC AND EASY TO OPERATE /PENING HOURS n 3UNDAYS DEPENDING ON THE SEASON 4HERE IS NO CHARGE TO USE THEM ,OCKS ARE CLOSED ON CERTAIN 0UBLIC (OLIDAYS n SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CALL US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION s #ANAL DES (OUILLĂ’RES DE LA 3ARRE n MANUAL LOCKS LOCK KEEPER AVAILABLE TO ASSIST /PENING HOURS n s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR BASES AT (ESSE AND "OOFZHEIM 0LEASE ASK OUR SALES TEAMS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SHORT OR LONG BREAKS FROM 3AARBRĂ CKEN s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections:
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Germany - Saarland & French Alsace
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Our holiday was superb. Every day was amazing. We moored opposite St. Mark’s Square – what a view to wake up to!
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Italy Venice & the Venetian Islands The enchanting city of Venice, its surrounding islands and classic Italian countryside and beaches are yours to discover and enjoy from the superb vantage position of your own sundeck. For both its breathtaking views and the fantastic cruising experience it offers, the Venetian Lagoon is not surprisingly one of our most popular cruising destinations. Venice, in the heart of the Venetian lagoon, is arguably the world’s most beautiful water city and a delight to explore. Its many surrounding islands - Murano, Burano, Torcello provide glimpses into Venetian culture, art and history and are also not to be missed. From lace-making to glass-blowing, pizza throwing to fishing, Venice is a melting pot of arts, crafts, skills and traditional lifestyles which are a delight to discover.
Friuli & Northern Venetian lagoon Explore the northern Venetian Lagoon towards Trieste and discover the old traditions, quieter lifestyle and unspoiled landscapes of the Friuli region. Be among the first self-drive cruisers to enjoy the region’s chic seaside resorts, sandy beaches, beautiful fishing harbours, excellent restaurants, friendly Osteria (café-bars), wonderful architecture and beautiful, un-crowded waterways – all from the wonderful vantage of your sundeck. Best of all, the seaside canals and gentle rivers are teeming with wildlife and birdlife, making this an exceptionally relaxing cruise in delightful surroundings.
Po Delta & Southern Venetian Lagoon St Mark’s Square, Venetian Lagoon
To the south of the Venetian Lagoon, the protected nature reserves of the Po Delta and the nearby colourful fishing villages will delight the nature lovers and bird-watchers among you. As you head towards Venice, wonderful sandy beaches make for a perfect combination of sightseeing and relaxing as you choose to explore the vast expanse of the Venetian lagoon. For the ultimate in relaxed cruising, moor up for the day and make use of the Vaporetto water bus to visit Venice and the surrounding islands.
Three stunning cruising regions to explore, which will you choose? River Stella, Precenicco
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Venice, Friuli & the Po Delta Love the land of La Dolce V ita!
1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. The Venetian Classic Cruise Casale Islands of the Venetian Lagoon KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: #ASALE 6ENEZIA -URANO "URANO 4ORCELLO 3 &RANCESCO 3 %RASMO *ESOLO Waterways: 2IVER 3ILE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6 + -INUETTO %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER #ORVETTE
3. The Brenta Grand Villas Cruise Porto Levante Venezia Padova Porto Levante KMS s LOCKS s LIFTING BRIDGES s HRS Visit: 6ENEZIA "RENTA 2IVIERA 0ADOVA -URANO "URANO Waterways: 2IVER 3ILE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON "RENTA #ANAL Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6 + -INUETTO %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER 4+ 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER #ORVETTE
5SEFUL )NFO Iconic sightseeing; art & history; cultural island-hopping; beaches & sunbathing; wildlife & bird-watching; traditional Italian fishing villages; traditional crafts – glass blowing, lace-making; seafood restaurants Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s !LL THE LOCKS AND LIFTING BRIDGES ON THE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON AND SURROUNDING RIVERS CANALS ARE AUTOMATIC "RICCOLE WOODEN POSTS MARK THE NAVIGATION CHANNELS FOR CRUISING s 9OU CAN ONLY MOOR IN DESIGNATED CRUISING AREAS )T S BEST TO MOOR UP IN PUBLIC MOORING PLACES AND TAKE A VAPORETTO WATER BUS TO POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN THE ,AGOON s 4HE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON CAN BE BUSY SO SOME PREVIOUS CRUISING EXPERIENCE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS $ISTANCES AND THE NUMBER OF LOCKS BRIDGES FOR EACH JOURNEY WILL DEPEND ON THE ROUTE YOU TAKE WITHIN THE ,AGOON s %XCLUSIVE PRIVATE MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ,E "OAT CUSTOMERS CRUISING IN THE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON FOR WHICH THERE IS A COMPULSORY a € WEEK OR a € SHORT BREAK SUPPLEMENT FOR ALL CUSTOMERS CRUISING TO FROM 0ORTO ,EVANTE AND #ASALE .OTE 4HERE IS A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PUBLIC MOORINGS AND PRIVATE MARINAS WHICH GET EXTREMELY BUSY ESPECIALLY IN PEAK SUMMER MONTHS )N THE .ORTHERN ,AGOON TOWARDS 0RECENICCO 4RIESTE THERE IS WIDER AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC MOORINGS AND MARINAS FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS .O MOORING SUPPLEMENT IS PAYABLE FOR CUSTOMERS CRUISING BETWEEN #ASALE AND 0RECENICCO s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: Casale
2. The Friuli Venezia Giulia Cruise Precenicco Marano Caorle Precenicco KMS s LOCKS s 3WING BRIDGES s HRS Visit: 0RECENICCO -ARANO ,AGUNARE !QUILEIA 'RADO #ERVIGNANO ,IGNANO #AORLE Waterways: ,ITORANEA 6ENETA 2IVER 3TELLA Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6 + -INUETTO %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER #ORVETTE
4. The Venice Lagoon Discovery Cruise Porto Levante Venetian Lagoon Porto Levante KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 0ORTO ,EVANTE 0O $ELTA .ATIONAL 0ARK ,IDO 0ELLESTRINA #HIOGGIA 6ENEZIA 0ORTO ,EVANTE Waterways: 0O $ELTA .ATIONAL 0ARK 6ENETIAN ,AGOON Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6 + -INUETTO %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER #ORVETTE
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&ROM OUR BASE AT Casale, MEANDER DOWN THE 3ILE 2IVER STOPPING AT THE )SLANDS OF Murano TO SEE THE GLASSBLOWERS IN ACTION AND Burano TO VISIT THE LACEWORKS 2ECREATING YOUR OWN *AMES "OND SCENES CRUISE PAST THE HISTORIC "YZANTINE ARCHITECTURE OF 3T -ARK S "ASILICA AND THE 0ALAZZO $UCALE FOR HISTORIC SIGHTSEEING ! CRUISE ALONG THE 2IVIERA DEL "RENTA TAKES YOU PAST THE IMPRESSIVE 6ENETIAN SUMMER VILLAS OF THE )TALIAN GENTRY n BEAUTIFUL 6ILLA &OSCARI AND 6ILLA 0ISANI ARE JUST TWO THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC #RUISE THROUGH BEAUTIFUL Mira Dolo AND Strà TOWARDS Padova ONE OF )TALY S l NEST HISTORICAL CITIES WITH BUSY MARKET SQUARES AND RICH ART TREASURES 4HE !DRIATIC BEACH RESORTS OF Jesolo Lido Grado Caorle Lignano AND Bibione PROVIDE A PERFECT ESCAPE FOR SUNBATHING SWIMMING AND ICE CREAMS AS YOU CRUISE ALONG THE PEACEFUL @,ITORANEA 6ENETA SEASIDE CANALS TO NEARBY ANCIENT TOWNS AND l SHING VILLAGES WHERE YOU CAN GLIMPSE A MORE TRADITIONAL )TALIAN LIFESTYLE $INE AT TINY l SHING HARBOUR RESTAURANTS AND A GLASS OF CHILLED 0ROSECCO IN THE SUNSHINE 3PEND A DAY IN Treviso AND VISIT THE 2OMAN RUINS AT Aquileia 4HE GENTLE 2IVER 3TELLA AND THE -ARANO ,AGOON PROVIDE WILDLIFE AND BIRD WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES AS YOU HEAD TOWARDS OUR BASE AT Precenicco IN THE HEART OF NATURE S BEAUTIFUL &RIULI CRUISING REGION )N THE SOUTHERN 6ENETIAN ,AGOON ENJOY A SLOWER PACE OF LIFE IN Pellestrina AND St. Piero in Volta OR UP THE TEMPO IN THE NEARBY WORLD CLASS HERITAGE CITY OF Ferrara OR THE FAMOUS LIVELY l SH MARKET IN Chioggia 4HE 0O $ELTA .ATURE 2ESERVE IS A DELIGHT FOR A HUGE VARIETY OF BIRD WATCHING )TS WETLANDS SALT MARSHES AND BEACHES ARE IDEAL FOR BIKING HIKING l SHING SWIMMING AND OF COURSE BIRD WATCHING
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1. The Marco Polo Cruise Porto Levante Casale KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 0ORTO ,EVANTE ,IDO 0ELLESTRINA #HIOGGIA 6ENEZIA -URANO "URANO 4ORCELLO #ASALE Waterways: 0O DI ,EVANTE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 3ALSA #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6 + -INUETTO %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE #RUSADER 4 + 2OYAL -YSTIQUE #APRICE #LIPPER #ORVETTE
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1. The Jewels of Italy Cruise Precenicco Caorle Venezia Casale KMS s LOCKS s SWING BRIDGES s HRS Visit: 0RECENICCOL !QUILEIA 'RADO #ERVIGNANO ,IGNANO -ARANO ,AGUNARE "IBIONE #AORLE *ESOLO 3AN $ONĂŒ 4REVISO #ASALE Waterways: 2IVER 3ILE 6ENETIAN ,AGOON ,ITORANEA 6ENETA 2IVER 3TELLA Fleet: 8 + -AGNIl QUE 6 + %LEGANCE #RUSADER 4 + #APRICE #LIPPER
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Popular choices include: 1. Little Venice Cruise Casale Venezia Casale KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4 2. Mini Marco Polo Cruise Porto Levante Chioggia Venezia Porto Levante KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4 3. Italian Short Break Cruise Precenicco Grado Precenicco KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4
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For us, a boating holiday is all about getting closer to nature, exploring new places and going to sleep to the sound of water gently lapping the side of the boat.
The River Thames
Elegance, Lough Key Castle Island, Ireland
England, Scotland & Ireland River Thames & The Norfolk Broads, England The famous River Thames meanders through the beautiful green countryside of southern England past historic towns and cities and quintessential English villages with their riverside pubs and immaculate village greens. This is the home of cricket and afternoon tea, picnics on the riverbank and gentle strolls through Royal Parks, not to mention awe-inspiring towns and cities steeped in history. The Norfolk Broads is an area of great natural beauty and a haven for wildlife, and is one of England’s most popular cruising grounds. Renowned for its rural lifestyle and great boat-building traditions, and synonymous with images of families having fun on the water, this is a great place to enjoy the beautiful Norfolk countryside and an altogether slower pace of life.
Caledonian Canal, Scotland Set against the magnificent hillsides and mountain ranges of the Scottish Highlands, and surrounded by beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see, the Caledonian Canal stretches between Inverness, the capital of the Highlands in the north, down to Fort William in the south. Steeped in Celtic mystery, myth and legend, the Caledonian Canal and its chain of loughs, including the mysterious Loch Ness, is a wonderful cruising region to explore.
River Shannon & Lough Erne, Ireland The Norfolk Broads
Come to Ireland for its crystal clear lakes and rivers, dramatic scenery and lush, green landscapes. The beautiful River Shannon and River Erne – and their surrounding network of loughs are easy to cruise and a delight to explore. Discover Celtic monuments and castle ruins and enjoy evenings in lively pubs full of song and dance. It’s no wonder that this tiny country is one of the world’s biggest boating holiday destinations.
It’s time to discover why so many people come here again and again…. Scotland
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The Thames
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Regal cruising through perfect English countryside /UR TWO BASES AT Benson AND Chertsey ARE IDEALLY PLACED TO EXPLORE WHAT IS ARGUABLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STRETCH OF THE 2IVER 4HAMES AND CRUISING IN EITHER DIRECTION WILL TAKE YOU TO SOME OF THE OLDEST AND PRETTIEST TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN THE HEART OF %NGLAND /N THE BANKS OF THE RIVER 7INDSOR #ASTLE WITH ITS GREAT 2OYAL 0ARK IS STILL USED AS A 2OYAL RESIDENCE TODAY THE m AG m IES WHEN THE 1UEEN IS AT HOME %NJOY A GUIDED TOUR AND WALK AMONG THE GRAZING DEER /THER HISTORIC LANDMARKS NEARBY INCLUDE THE FAMOUS BOYS SCHOOL %TON #OLLEGE !SCOT 2ACECOURSE AND ONE OF %NGLAND S MOST IMPORTANT COUNTRY RESIDENCES #LIVEDEN (OUSE &AMILIES WILL LOVE A DAY AT ,EGOLAND OR 4HORPE 0ARK TOO 4HE SPLENDID (AMPTON #OURT 0ALACE AND THE 2OYAL "OTANTICAL 'ARDENS AT Kew GIVE AN EXTRA REGAL TOUCH TO THIS CRUISING REGION AND SHOULD NOT BE MISSED 4OWNS STEEPED IN HISTORY AND TRADITION SUCH AS Kingston-upon-Thames Marlow Cookham AND Pangbourne ARE PERFECT PLACES FOR SIGHTSEEING AND SHOPPING NOT FORGETTING THE FAMOUS (ENLEY 2OWING 2EGATTA AT Henley-upon-Thames AND THE STAR STUDDED SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE RIVER %NJOY A FUN DAY AT "EALE 0ARK WILDLIFE PARK AND PERHAPS GO PUNTING ON THE RIVER AT Oxford WITH THE GLEAMING SPIRES OF ITS MANY CATHEDRALS CHURCHES AND UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AS YOUR BACKDROP 7ITH VILLAGE GREENS OLDE WORLDE PUBS TEA ROOMS BOUTIQUES AND ANTIQUE SHOPS TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY YOU LL LOVE A BOATING HOLIDAY ON THE 4HAMES
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5SEFUL )NFO Royal Castles and Palaces; historical cities, English countryside, villages & pubs, walking & bird-watching Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s !LL THE LOCKS ON THE 2IVER 4HAMES ARE AUTOMATIC AND MANNED BY LOCK KEEPERS 4HERE IS NO CHARGE TO USE THEM /PEN ON "ANK (OLIDAYS #RUISING BEYOND 4EDDINGTON ,OCKS TOWARDS CENTRAL ,ONDON IS NOT PERMITTED s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM "ENSON AND #HERTSEY s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: Benson ,ONDON (EATHROW 61kms -
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Windsor Castle
1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. The Majestic Cruise Chertsey Windsor Kingston-uponThames Chertsey KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: #HERTSEY 7INDSOR 7ALTON ON 4HAMES (AMPTON #OURT 0ALACE +INGSTON UPON 4HAMES Waterways: 4HE 4HAMES Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER 4+ #APRICE 4ANGO #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #ONSORT #APRI 43
Oxford University 3. The Royal Cruise Benson Windsor Benson KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "ENSON -ARLOW #OOKHAM #LIVEDON %TON !SCOT 7INDSOR Waterways: 4HE 4HAMES Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER 4+ #APRICE 4ANGO #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #ONSORT #APRI 43
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9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The Willow Tree Cruise Benson Marlow Benson KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
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2. The Scholars Cruise Benson Oxford Henley-upon-Thames Benson KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "ENSON !BINGDON /XFORD 7ALLINGFORD "EALE 0ARK 0ANGBOURNE 2EADING (ENLEY UPON 4HAMES Waterways: 4HE 4HAMES Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER 4+ #APRICE 4ANGO #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #ONSORT #APRI 43
3HORT "REAK #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
1. The Heart of England Cruise Chertsey Benson KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "ENSON -ARLOW #OOKHAM #LIVEDON %TON !SCOT 7INDSOR Waterways: 4HE 4HAMES Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #ALYPSO #RUSADER 4+ #APRICE 4ANGO #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #ONSORT #APRI 43
2. The Little Thames Cruise Chertsey Henley-upon-Thames Chertsey KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
London
,E "OAT BASE Wine regions (ISTORICAL )NTEREST .O %NTRY
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England - The Thames
English tea rooms
Norfolk Broads
.ORWICH #AMBRIDGE ,ONDON ND D
Wonderful waterlands with something for everyone! NEW BASE AT SOMERLEYTON FOR 2012 4HE .ORFOLK "ROADS LIES AT THE HEART OF "RITAIN S PASSION FOR BOATING "OATING HOLIDAYS ARE AS POPULAR HERE TODAY AS THEY EVER WERE AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE DISCOVER HOW MUCH FUN MESSING ABOUT ON THE WATER CAN BE WE ARE DELIGHTED TO OPEN A NEW BASE AT Somerleyton FOR 4HE SERIES OF INTERCONNECTING SHALLOW LAKES AND RIVERS THAT MAKE UP THE .ORFOLK "ROADS ARE EASY TO NAVIGATE AND HAVE NO LOCKS MAKING THIS A PERFECT CRUISING AREA FOR l RST TIME CAPTAINS 7ITH MANY WATERSPORTS AND SAILING CLUBS SHARING THE WATERWAYS REGATTAS AND BOATING FESTIVALS ARE COMMON THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS 3AILING IS ESPECIALLY POPULAR AT (ICKLING "ROAD AND "ARTON "ROAD WHERE !DMIRAL ,ORD .ELSON LEARNED TO SAIL "Y THE COAST AT /ULTON "ROAD SPEND SOME TIME AT THE ,OWESTOFT -ARITIME -USEUM WITH ITS SUPERB COLLECTION OF BOATS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 4HE SEASIDE RESORT OF Great Yarmouth MAKES FOR A FUN DAY OUT AS DOES THE #ATHEDRAL #ITY OF Norwich &OR NATURE LOVERS AND BIRD WATCHERS THE "ROADS ARE "RITAIN S LARGEST NATIONALLY PROTECTED WETLAND AND HOME TO AN ABUNDANCE OF MANY RARE SPECIES OF m ORA AND FAUNA ESPECIALLY WADING BIRDS AND BUTTERm IES 4HERE ARE LOTS OF SECLUDED HIDEOUTS TO WATCH THE WILDLIFE WHERE YOU CAN ALSO l ND OUT ABOUT THE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION WORK BEING DONE TO PRESERVE THIS INCREDIBLE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. North Broads Cruise Horning Horsey Mere Horning KM s ,OCKS s HRS Visit: 7OODBASTWICK #OCKSHOOT "ROAD .ATURE 2ESERVE 2ANWORTH -ALTHOUSE "ROAD 0OTTER (EIGHAM (ICKLING "ROAD "ARTON "ROAD (ORSEY -ERE Waterways: 2IVER "URE 2IVER 4HURNE Fleet: 8+ %MPEROR 6+ #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #ORVETTE #OUNTESS !DMIRAL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ 3WALLOWTAIL #IRRUS
3. The Southern Broads Cruise Somerleyton Beccles Reedham Somerleyton KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "URGH 3T 0ETER /ULTON "ROAD "ECCLES 'ELDSTON 2EEDHAM ,ODDON Waterways: 2IVER 9ARE 2IVER #HET /ULTON "ROAD 2IVER 7AVENEY Fleet: 8+ %MPEROR 6+ #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #ORVETTE #OUNTESS !DMIRAL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ 3WALLOWTAIL #IRRUS
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS #HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
1. The Beautiful Broads Tour Horning Somerleyton KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 2ANWORTH !CLE 'REAT 9ARMOUTH ,OWESTOFT 2EEDHAM 3T /LAVES 3OMERLEYTON Waterways: 2IVER 9ARE 2IVER "URE 2IVER 7AVENEY /ULTON "ROAD Fleet: 8+ #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ #ONTINENTALE %LEGANCE #RUSADER 4+ #APRICE 4ANGO #ORVETTE #OUNTESS #ONSUL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #ONSORT
2 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 2. The Three Rivers Cruise Horning Oulton Broad Horning KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 2ANWORTH !CLE 3TOKESBY 3T /LAVES ,OWESTOFT 'REAT 9ARMOUTH 2EEDHAM "RUNDALL /ULTON "ROAD Waterways: 2IVER "URE 2IVER 4HURNE 2IVER 7AVENEY Fleet: 8+ %MPEROR 6+ #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #ORVETTE #OUNTESS !DMIRAL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ 3WALLOWTAIL #IRRUS
1. The Great Norfolk Broads tour Horning Oulton Broad Hickling Broad Horning KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 2ANWORTH ,OWESTOFT 'REAT 9ARMOUTH (ICKLING "ROAD "ARTON "ROAD ,UDHAM (ORSEY -ERE Waterways: 2IVER 9ARE 2IVER !NT 2IVER "URE 2IVER 7AVENEY /ULTON "ROAD "ARTON "ROAD (ICKLING "ROAD Fleet: 8+ %MPEROR 6+ #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #ORVETTE #OUNTESS !DMIRAL 4AMARIS ,3 2+ 3WALLOWTAIL #IRRUS
3HORT "REAK #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS OR DAYS
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. The Little Broads Tour Horning Wroxham How Hill Nature Reserve Horning KMS s ,OCKS s HRS Days: 2. The Southern Broads Mini Break Somerleyton Oulten Broad Somerleyton KMS s ,OCKS s HRS Days:
Swallowtail butterfly
Waveney wetlands
Traditional sailboat
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Average Temperature mar-apr may-jun jul-aug sep-oct 00C 50C 100C 150C 200C 250C 300C 350C 400C
Based on average, high air temperature ËšC
Great for: Wildlife and bird watching; waterside pubs; sailing and watersports; ďŹ shing and family fun Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE .ORFOLK "ROADS s 3HALLOW LAKES NO LOCKS AND NON TIDAL RIVERS MAKE THE .ORFOLK "ROADS PERFECT FOR l RST TIME CRUISERS s !LL THE WATERWAYS INTERCONNECT SO YOU CAN CRUISE IN ANY DIRECTION AT YOUR LEISURE &OR THIS REASON CRUISING HOURS AND DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY s "ECAUSE OF THE VERY LOW BRIDGES IN THE "ROADS NOT ALL OUR BOATS ARE ABLE TO PASS UNDER ALL BRIDGES IN ALL AREAS 0LEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR ASK OUR SALES TEAMS AGENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: Horning ,ONDON 3TANSTED 156kms - !
'ATWICK KMS - -
Somerleyton
How Hill Nature Reserve
,ONDON 3TANSTED 162kms - !
'ATWICK KMS - -
Great Yarmouth
Norwich
Somerleyton
Gatwick
Lowestoft ,E "OAT BASE Wine regions (ISTORICAL )NTEREST .O %NTRY
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England - Norfolk Broads
Horning
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Ranworth
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)NVERNESS &ORT 7ILLIAM $UNDEE 'LASGOW %DINBURGH
Scotland A magical journey along the Caledonian Canal "E PREPARED FOR A MAGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE WONDERFUL #ALEDONIAN #ANAL ARGUABLY 3COTLAND S MOST NOBLE WATERWAY #RUISE THROUGH THE VAST ,OCH .ESS HOME TO THE MOST FAMOUS MONSTER IN THE WORLD THE ISLETS OF THE SHALLOWER ,OCH /ICH AND THE WILD ,OCH ,OCHY AT THE FOOT OF WHICH LIES "RITAIN S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN "EN .EVIS %N ROUTE ENJOY THE WATERSPORTS AT THE 'REAT 'LEN 7ATER 0ARK ,EARN ABOUT (IGHLAND LIFE AT THE #LANSMAN #ENTRE AT Fort Augustus ONE OF THE MOST PICTURESQUE VILLAGES ON YOUR ROUTE 6ISIT Drumnadrochit n THE CENTRE OF MONSTER SPOTTING ACTIVITIES FOR ,OCH .ESS AND A GREAT BASE FOR PONY TREKKING 6ISIT 5RQUHART #ASTLE WHICH PERCHES ON THE EDGE OF ,OCH .ESS AND SPEND TIME IN Inverness WHERE YOU CAN GO DOLPHIN WATCHING IN THE -ORAY &IRTH AND EVEN GET YOUR OWN KILT MADE TO ORDER 2ETURN VIA Gairlochy AND ON TO .EPTUNE S 3TAIRCASE AT Banavie OVERLOOKING THE !TLANTIC /CEAN AND &ORT 7ILLIAM !LONG YOUR WAY CANOEING WINDSURl NG SAILING AND WATER SKIING ARE READILY AVAILABLE WHILE ON SHORE THE 3COTTISH (IGHLANDS OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE (AVE FUN EAGLE SPOTTING WALKING AND PONY TREKKING OR GET ON YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKES AND CYCLE THE TRACKS THAT LINE THE LENGTH OF THE CANAL !NGLERS MAY LIKE TO SPEND A DAY m Y l SHING FOR SALMON ON THE 2IVER /ICH OR TROLLING FOR SALMON ON ,OCH .ESS A @GHILLIE OR GAMEKEEPER CAN BE HIRED FOR THE DAY TO HELP YOU !T Banavie TAKE A GONDOLA UP TO !NOCH -OR BESIDE "EN .EVIS TO ADMIRE THE BREATHTAKING SCENERY 4HE -OUNTAIN $ISCOVERY #ENTRE AND THE 7ORLD $OWNHILL -OUNTAIN BIKE TRACK AWAIT YOU CYCLE DOWN HERE AT YOUR PERIL &OR THE YOUNGER (ARRY 0OTTER FANS TAKE TIME OUT TO ENJOY A MAGICAL DAY TRAVELLING ON THE 7EST (IGHLAND 2AILWAY LINE ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST SCENIC RAIL JOURNEYS AS USED BY (OGWART S %XPRESS 7HEREVER YOU CHOOSE TO CRUISE YOU CAN BE SURE OF TASTING l NE CUISINE AT LAKESIDE AND VILLAGE RESTAURANTS n WILD SALMON GAME AND VENISON ARE REGIONAL SPECIALITIES AND DON T PASS UP THE CHANCE TO TRY SOME (AGGIS ACCOMPANIED OF COURSE BY A GLASS OF l NE (IGHLAND MALT WHISKY
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5SEFUL )NFO Hiking and hill walking; mountain biking; ямБshing; spectacular mountain scenery; whiskey distillery tours, birds & wildlife; watersports; Scottish Highlands culture & cuisine; Loch Ness monster-spotting! Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE #ALEDONIAN #ANAL s .AVIGATION IS EASY AND FULL OF VARIETY ON THE #ALEDONIAN #ANAL /N THE LARGER STRETCHES OF OPEN WATER ,OCH .ESS ,OCH /ICH ,OCH /CHY YOU ARE NEVER FAR FROM SHELTERED MOORINGS /N THE SHORT CANAL SECTIONS THERE ARE ONLY TEN LOCKS EACH WAY WITHIN THE NORMAL CRUISING RANGE ALL OPERATED BY KEEPERS s $UE TO THE NATURE OF THE CRUISING AREA WE DON T HIRE BIKES FROM OUR BASE AT ,AGGAN BUT THERE ARE MOUNTAIN BIKE HIRE FACILITIES NEARBY s )F YOU WOULD LIKE TO HIRE A GHILLIE GAME KEEPER FOR SALMON l SHING PLEASE ADVISE THE BASE TEAM WELL IN ADVANCE s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
1 or 2 Week Return Cruising Suggestions
3HORT "REAK #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
1. The Grand Highland Fling Laggan Inverness Banavie Laggan KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 'AIRLOCHY "ANAVIE &ORT 7ILLIAM &ORT !UGUSTUS &OYERS 5RQUHART #ASTLE $ORES $RUMNADROCHIT $OCHGARROCH )NVERNESS Waterways: #ALEDONIAN #ANAL ,OCH ,OCHY ,OCH /ICH ,OCH .ESS Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 4+ #LIPPER #ONSUL "RAEMORE /SPREY -OUNTAIN 3TAR 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #APRI 43
OR DAYS
1. The Little Highland Fling Laggan Banavie Fort Augustus Laggan KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4 Visit: "ANAVIE &ORT 7ILLIAM "EN .EVIS 'AIRLOCHY &ORT !UGUSTUS Waterways: #ALEDONIAN #ANAL ,OCH ,OCHY ,OCH /ICH Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 4+ #LIPPER #ONSUL "RAEMORE /SPREY -OUNTAIN 3TAR 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #APRI 43
Travel Connections: Laggan )NVERNESS KMS !
'LASGOW KMS - -
West Highland Railway
Anoch Mor
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Scotland - Caledonian Canal
Inverness
Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness
Lock on the Caledonian Canal
Average Temperature mar-apr may-jun jul-aug sep-oct 00C 50C 100C 150C 200C 250C 300C 350C 400C
Based on average, high air temperature ˚C
Glasgow
,E "OAT BASE Wine regions
Fly fishing
Mountain biking
(ISTORICAL )NTEREST .O %NTRY
#ANAL $ISUSED #ANAL .AVIGABLE RIVER .ON NAVIGABLE RIVER
Clansman Centre, Fort Augustus
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"ELFAST 3LIGO +NOCK 'ALWAY
Ireland
3HANNON $UBLIN ,IMIRICK Cork
Cruise through the heart of the Emerald Isle ! LAND OF MYTH AND MYSTERY SONG AND DANCE LUSH LANDSCAPES CLEAR WATERS AND DRAMATIC SCENERY n )RELAND HAS ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR A PERFECT BOATING HOLIDAY 4HE BEAUTIFUL 3HANNON %RNE WATERWAY AND ITS SURROUNDING LAKES ARE ONE OF %UROPE S MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS FOR BOATING HOLIDAYS AND %MERALD 3TAR SISTER COMPANY OF ,E "OAT HAS BEEN HELPING CUSTOMERS DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF CRUISING HERE FOR MORE THAN YEARS Carrick-on-Shannon THE GATEWAY TO BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 3HANNON CRUISING REGION IS A MAJOR BOATING CENTRE AND THRIVING TOWN )TS OLD FASHIONED NARROW STREETS DIVERSITY OF SHOPS AND TRADITIONAL )RISH NIGHTLIFE MAKE THIS A PERFECT PLACE TO START YOUR HOLIDAY 4HE #OUNTY OF #AVAN IT IS SAID HAS LAKES ONE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR AND LIVELY Belturbet IS PERFECTLY PLACED TO EXPLORE THIS HAVEN FOR NATURE LOVERS AND ANGLERS &ROM THE QUAINT 'EORGIAN TOWN OF Portumna THE 2IVER 3HANNON STRETCHES AHEAD OF YOU ENJOY THE DELIGHTS OF ,OUGH $ERG ONE OF )RELAND S l NEST LAKES AND RENOWNED AS A PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE OR CRUISE TO ,OUGH 2EE AND BEYOND $ON T FORGET THAT )RELAND IS ALSO A l SHERMAN S PARADISE THE RIVERS AND LAKES ARE WELL STOCKED WITH SALMON PIKE AND PERCH WHILE ONSHORE GOLFERS LOVE THE IMMACULATE GREENS AND CHALLENGES OF CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES BEFORE RELAXING AT THE TH HOLE 4AKE YOUR BIKES TO l ND THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF RURAL VILLAGES AND SMALL WATERSIDE TOWNS WHICH LINE THE WATERWAYS HISTORIC CASTLES GRAND HOUSES BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND ANCIENT MONASTIC SETTLEMENTS ARE YOURS TO DISCOVER AS WELL AS THE WARM WELCOME WHEREVER YOU GO
1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
3HORT "REAK #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
1. Southern Shannon Cruise Carrick-on-Shannon Athlone Carrick-on-
#HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
OR DAYS
1. Northern Shannon Cruise Belturbet Carrick-on-Shannon KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: "ELTURBET "ALLYCONNELL "ALINAMORE $RUMSHANBO ,EITRIM #ARRICK ON 3HANNON Waterways: 3HANNON %RNE 7ATERWAY 2IVER 3HANNON ,OUGH !LLEN ,OUGH +EY Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 3HANNON 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #ONSUL -OUNTAIN 3TAR ,AKE 3TAR 2+ 4OWN 3TAR
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY
Shannon
KMS s LOCKS s LIFT BRIDGES s HRS Visit: #ARRICK ON 3HANNON 2OOSKY 4ARMONBARRY *AMESTOWN ,ANESBOROUGH !THLONE Waterways: 2IVER 3HANNON ,OUGH 2EE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 3HANNON 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #ONSUL -OUNTAIN 3TAR ,AKE 3TAR 2+ 4OWN 3TAR
2. Lough Erne Upper Cruise Belturbet Belleek Belturbet KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 4ULLY #ASTLE "OA )SLAND #ASTLE #ALDWELL %NNISKILLEN "ELLEEK Waterways: 5PPER ,OUGH %RNE ,OWER ,OUGH %RNE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 3HANNON 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #ONSUL -OUNTAIN 3TAR ,AKE 3TAR 2+ 4OWN 3TAR
3. The Lough Derg Cruise Portumna Killaloe Portumna KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 0ORTUMNA $ROMINEER 'ARRY+ENNEDY -OUNTSHANNON (OLY )SLAND 3CARRIFF +ILLALOE Waterways: ,OUGH $ERG Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 3HANNON 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #ONSUL -OUNTAIN 3TAR ,AKE 3TAR 2+ 4OWN 3TAR
2. The Celtic Cruise Carrick-on-Shannon Portumna KMS s LOCKS s LIFT BRIDGES s HRS Visit: #ARRICK ON 3HANNON 2OOSKY 4ARMONBARRY ,ANESBOROUGH !THLONE #LONMACNOISE 3HANNONBRIDGE "ANAGHER 0ORTUMNA Waterways: 2IVER 3HANNON Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 3HANNON 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #ONSUL -OUNTAIN 3TAR ,AKE 3TAR 2+ 4OWN 3TAR
Popular choices include: 1. The Little Shannon Cruise Carrick-on-Shannon Lanesborough Carrick-on-Shannon KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 2. The Lakelands Short Break Belturbet Enniskillen Belturbet KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 3. The Shannon-Erne Short Break Belturbet Ballinamore Belturbet KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days: 4. The Angler’s Escape Portumna Killaloe Portumna KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS #HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
1. The Emerald Isle Cruise Belturbet Portumna KMS s LOCKS s LIFT BRIDGES s HRS Visit: "ELTURBET "ALLYCONNELL "ALLINAMORE $RUMSHANBO ,EITRIM #ARRICK ON 3HANNON 2OOSKY 4ARMONBARRY ,ANESBOROUGH !THLONE #LONMACNOISE 3HANNONBRIDGE "ANAGHER 0ORTUMNA Waterways: 3HANNON %RNE 7ATERWAY 2IVER 3HANNON ,OUGH !LLEN ,OUGH +EY Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE #RUSADER 3HANNON 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #ONSUL -OUNTAIN 3TAR ,AKE 3TAR 2+ 4OWN 3TAR
Traditional Irish music
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Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE 2IVER 3HANNON 2IVER %RNE AND INTERCONNECTING LOUGHS AND WATERWAYS s (IGH TECH LOCKS MAKES CRUISING VERY EASY ALONG THE 3HANNON %RNE WATERWAY .UMEROUS MOORING PLACES AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU CRUISE #AREFUL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO NAVIGATION DURING WINDY WEATHER ON OPEN WATERS !LL CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO WATCH A SHORT CRUISING DEMONSTRATION VIDEO PRIOR TO DEPARTURE s 4O CRUISE ON THE 3HANNON %RNE WATERWAY YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A SMART CARD TO OPERATE THE LOCKS 3MART CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL OUR BASES AND COST APPROX â‚Ź FOR UNITS ,OCKS AND BRIDGES ON THE 2IVER 3HANNON ARE ALSO CHARGED AT APPROX â‚Ź EACH s &OR FURTHER INFORMATION ON GOLF COURSES CLOSE TO THE WATERWAYS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR ASK OUR SALES TEAMS AGENTS FOR MORE DETAILS s &ISHING LICENCES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CRUISING AREAS EXCEPT #ARRICK AND COST APPROX â‚Ź PER WEEK 4HEY CAN BE BOUGHT LOCALLY OR AT THE BASE &ISHING DINGHIES AND OUTBOARD MOTORS TO TOW BEHIND YOU CAN ALSO BE HIRED FROM ALL BASES s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES
Ireland - Shannon & Lough Erne
Championship golf courses; Ancient Celtic monuments and religious sites; friendly pubs and restaurants; wonderful ďŹ shing; fantastic scenery
Travel Connections: Carrick-on-Shannon
"ELFAST KMS ! . .
$UBLIN KMS - .
Belturbet "ELFAST KMS - ! !
$UBLIN KMS - .
Portumna 3HANNON KMS - . .
$UBLIN KMS - -
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Golf
.O %NTRY
Fishing
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Ancient monastic settlements
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Meeting fellow boaters at the locks became a highlight of our holiday, a perfect place to swap stories and meet new friends.
Bruges, Belgium
Gent, Belgium
Belgium & Holland Nieuwpoort, Bruges & Gent Belgium Famous for its chocolates and lace, Belgium extends a warm and friendly welcome wherever you go. Peaceful countryside and ancient towns are connected by pretty Flemish waterways which weave their way through this tiny country’s historic landscapes. From markets and museums to monuments, masterpieces and memorials – you’ll find there is always something to see and do, wherever you cruise. The long sandy beaches at Nieuwpoort provide a great day’s escape, while for many, a holiday in this tiny country would not be complete without a visit to some of the many memorials of the World Wars, particularly those at Ieper. The beautiful city of Bruges is perfect for shopping and eating out. Its many hump-backed bridges criss-cross a seemingly endless network of pretty canals edged with tempting restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. The imposing Gothic facades of Gent’s many grand buildings and churches signify its prestigious past as the country’s former capital city. Following the canals through smaller towns such as Diksmuide, Veurne, Ooudenarde, Oudenburg, Bossuit and Deinze, you’ll discover each has their own story to tell - from tapestry weaving and cloth dying to farmers’ markets, baking and book-binding. But wherever you cruise you’re sure to enjoy a warm welcome and because no one ever seems in a hurry, you don’t have to either!
Friesland & Amsterdam, Holland Boating is a way of life in Holland, so come on board and discover the best way to see this beautiful country! Make friends with the friendly Dutch nation on the waterways, admire the traditional windmills that border your cruising routes, head off on the waterside cycle routes or moor up in smart new marinas where modern facilities are plentiful and good.
Woudsend, Le Somail, Canal Holland du Midi
The Friesland region in northern Holland glistens with hundreds of lakes and is perfect for watersports of all kinds. Locks are left open throughout the summer and lift bridges become a great meeting point for fellow cruisers. For a glimpse of a more traditional way of life, cruise to some of Holland’s many nearby villages which host a variety of summer art exhibitions and festivals and are a delight to visit and join in the fun. If you’re looking for more cosmopolitan cruising, then cruise to Amsterdam, passing colourful fields of tulips and slender 17th century townhouses en-route.
You’ll love these friendly waterways! Amsterdam, Holland
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.IEUWPOORT !NTWERP 'ENT "RUXELLES
Belgium Enjoy friendly cruising on tranquil waterways &AMOUS FOR ITS DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES DELICATE LACEWORKS AND MANY HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES OF BEERS "ELGIUM LITERALLY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING A NETWORK OF TRANQUIL WATERWAYS WHICH WINDS THROUGH GENTLE COUNTRYSIDE AND HISTORIC TOWNS RICH WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER 3OAKING UP THE SEASIDE ATMOSPHERE ON THE LONG SANDY BEACHES AT Nieuwpoort IS A GREAT WAY TO START OR END YOUR HOLIDAY &ROM HERE YOU CAN CRUISE THE QUIET CANALS THROUGH Diksmuide WITH ITS 5.%3#/ PROTECTED "ELLFRY AND @-AN IN THE -OON SYMBOL OF PEACE Ieper IS HOME OF THE -ENIN 'ATE WHERE 4HE ,AST 0OST IS PLAYED DAILY AT PM IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE 7ORLD 7ARS &OR SOMETHING DIFFERENT VISIT THE -USEUM OF "AKERY IN THE FORMER 3PANISH 'ARRISON TOWN OF Veurne Bruges IS A DELIGHTFUL CITY OFTEN CALLED @THE 6ENICE OF THE .ORTH BECAUSE OF ITS MANY HUMP BACKED BRIDGES AND COBBLED STREETS WHICH CRISS CROSS THE TOWN IN ALL DIRECTIONS 4AKE A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOUR OF THE CITY ADMIRING THE BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES OLD TOWN HALL AND MARKET SQUARE WHERE YOU CAN SIT OUTSIDE AND ORDER A PLATE OF @MOULES FRITES THE NATION S SIGNATURE DISH 4HERE ARE MORE THAN VARIETIES OF BEER TO CHOOSE FROM TOO "UY DELICIOUS HAND MADE CHOCOLATES or some DELICATE LACE AS A SOUVENIR BEFORE CRUISING ON TO Gent THE FORMER CAPITAL OF THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU CAN MOOR UP RIGHT IN THE CITY CENTRE 6ISIT THE MEDIEVAL 0ATERSHOL DISTRICT AROUND 'RAVENSTEEN #ASTLE FOR GREAT RESTAURANTS AND BARS #RUISE TO Deinze ON THE 2IVER ,EIE ON ONE OF THE PRETTIEST STRETCHES OF WATERWAY AND VISIT THE MAGNIl CENT /OIDONK #ASTLE &OLLOWING THE CANALS THROUGH SMALLER TOWNS SUCH AS Ooudenarde Oudenburg AND Bossuit YOU LL DISCOVER EACH HAS THEIR OWN STORY TO TELL FROM TAPESTRY WEAVING AND CLOTH DYING TO FARMERS MARKETS AND BOOK BINDING MAKING YOUR CRUISING HOLIDAY IN "ELGIUM A WONDERFUL JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY 1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions
2 Week Return Cruising Suggestions
1. The Peace Cruise Nieuwpoort Ieper Nieuwpoort KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HRS Visit: 6EURNE )EPER $IKSMUIDE "RUGES .IEUWPOORT Waterways: ,OKANAAL +ANAAL 0LASSENDALE .IEUWPOORT )JZER +ANAAL 'ENT /OSTENDE +ANAAL )EPER )JZER Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6+ %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #OUNTESS #ORVETTE 0OLDERS 3TAR 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #APRI 43
1. The Turrets & Tapestry Cruise Nieuwpoort Oudenaarde Nieuwpoort KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HRS Visit:.IEUWPOORT "RUGES 'ENT $EINZE +ORTRIJK "OSSUIT Waterways: +ANAAL 0LASSENDALE .IEUWPOORT +ANAAL 'ENT /OSTENDE ,EIE +ANAAL "OSSUIT +ORTRIJK "OVEN 3CHELDE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6+ %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #OUNTESS #ORVETTE 0OLDERS 3TAR 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #APRI 43
2. The Capital Cruise Nieuwpoort Deinze Nieuwpoort KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HRS Visit: .IEUWPOORT "RUGES 'ENT $EINZE Waterways: +ANAAL 0LASSENDALE .IEUWPOORT +ANAAL 'ENT /OSTENDE 2IVER ,EIE Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6+ %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #OUNTESS #ORVETTE 0OLDERS 3TAR 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #APRI 43
Average Temperature mar-apr may-jun jul-aug sep-oct
Calais 00C 50C 100C 150C 200C 250C 300C 350C 400C
Bourbourg
Based on average, high air temperature ˚C
Arques
,E "OAT BASE Wine regions (ISTORICAL )NTEREST
Bruges
Gent
.O %NTRY
#ANAL $ISUSED #ANAL .AVIGABLE RIVER .ON NAVIGABLE RIVER
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7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
3HORT "REAK #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS
#HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION
OR DAYS
1. The Best of Belgium Cruise Nieuwpoort Gent KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HRS Visit: .IEUWPOORT )EPER $IKSMUIDE "RUGES 'ENT Waterways: ,OKANAAL +ANAAL 0LASSENDALE .IEUWPOORT )JZER +ANAAL 'ENT /OSTENDE +ANAAL )EPER )JZER Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE #LASSIQUE 4OWER 6+ %LEGANCE #ONTINENTALE 4+ #APRICE #OUNTESS #ORVETTE 0OLDERS 3TAR 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #APRI 43
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include: 1. Beautiful Bruges Cruise Nieuwpoort Bruges Nieuwpoort KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HOURS Days: 2. Little Flanders Cruise Nieuwpoort Ieper Nieuwpoort KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HOURS Days: 4
Gothic Architecture; cathedrals and churches; museums and art galleries; World War Memorials; Horse-drawn carriage tours; Handmade chocolates and lace Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s / NLY ONE WAY CRUISING IS POSSIBLE FROM TO FROM 'ENT s !LL LOCKS AND LIFTING BRIDGES ARE MANNED BY LOCK KEEPERS #ERTAIN LOCKS AND LIFTING BRIDGES ARE CLOSED ON 3UNDAYS AND "ANK (OLIDAYS BUT OUR TWO BASES PROVIDE AMPLE CRUISING SUGGESTIONS TO COMPENSATE 0LEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR ASK OUR SALES TEAMS AGENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS s )F YOU ARE CRUISING TO "RUGES YOU FOLLOW THE MAIN @RING CANAL AN OLD MOAT AROUND THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE TOWN 9OU CAN MOOR SECURELY IN @,A #OUPURE A CANAL INLET PROTECTED BY A BARRIER THAT WILL BE LIFTED BY THE HARBOUR MASTER -OORING FEES ARE APPROX â‚Ź NIGHT s /UR MOORING FACILITIES IN 'ENT ARE LOCATED IN THE SECURE 0ORTUUS 'ANDA ABOUT MINUTES WALK FROM THE TOWN CENTRE s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM .IEUWPOORT s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: Nieuwpoort "RUSSELS KMS %
,ILLE KMS %
#ALAIS KMS %
$UNKIRK KMS ! Gent ,ILLE KMS %
"RUSSELS KMS % #ALAIS KMS %
Oostende
$UNKIRK KMS %
Brugge Eeklo
Nieuwpoort
Gent
Veurne Dunkerque Diksmuide
Bergues
Deinze
Roeselare
Ieper
Oudenaarde
Kortrijk
FRANCE Bossuit
Airesur-la-Lys
Bruxelles
Armentières Lille St-Venant
Early bookers get their choice of boat and dates! Call us or visit our website to book – details are on the back cover
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Belgium - Flanders
Menin Gate , Ieper
&LEET INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Diksmuide
5SEFUL )NFO
7OUDSEND
3TRAND (ORST !MSTERDAM
Holland Where boating is a way of life!
(OEK OF (OLLAND
4HE &RIESLAND REGION IN NORTHERN (OLLAND HAS A RICH TRADING AND MARITIME HISTORY AND IS RENOWNED FOR ITS VARIED SAILING AND WATERSPORTS EVENTS AND FESTIVALS WHICH TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER &ROM OUR BASE IN Woudsend A NETWORK OF BEAUTIFUL &RESIAN CITIES MAKES FOR A WONDERFUL CRUISING REGION WHERE YOU CAN IMMERSE YOURSELF IN $UTCH LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Visit Ijlst AND WATCH POLE VAULTERS COMPETE TO LEAP THE CANALS IN THE &RIESLAND #UP EACH !UGUST Hindeloopen IS A LOVELY COBBLED TOWN ON THE EDGE OF BEAUTIFUL Lake Ijssel Stavoren THE OLDEST CITY OF &RIESLAND OFFERS LOTS OF SEASIDE FUN AND IS A HUGELY POPULAR WATERSPORTS TOWN FOLLOW THE POETRY PATHS THROUGH Leeuwarden THE CAPITAL OF &RIESLAND AND ENJOY OPEN AIR STREET THEATRE IN -AY MEDIEVAL Sloten IS RENOWNED FOR ITS PEACEFULNESS AND NATURAL BEAUTY AS WELL AS SAILING IN THE SUMMER Bolsward HAS A LIVELY FOUR DAY HARVEST FESTIVAL EACH *UNE AND IS THE START AND END TOWN OF THE #ITIES BIKE TOUR EACH -AY 7ITH NUMEROUS SMALL ALLEYS ART GALLERIES AND RESTAURANTS Harlingen ON THE Wadden Sea IS A FRIENDLY l SHING VILLAGE TO VISIT Workum ON THE BANKS OF ,AKE )JSSEL IS VERY POPULAR FOR BOATING AND WATERSPORTS AND FAMOUS FOR ITS EARTHENWARE POTTERY VISIT (OLLAND S OLDEST WORKING PLANETARIUM AT Franeker AND SPEND TIME IN Dokkum A BEAUTIFUL FORTIl ED MEDIEVAL TOWN AND PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE WHICH STAGES ART FESTIVALS AND CULTURAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER &INALLY ENJOY THE LIVELY ATMOSPHERE DURING ‘Sneek Week’ IN !UGUST WHERE THE TOWN S REPUTATION AS THE CAPITAL OF BOATING REALLY COMES TO LIFE #RUISING ONE WAY TO OR FROM OUR BASE IN Strand Horst YOU LL VISIT LOVELY TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF Vollenhove Blokzijl Giethoorn Kampen AND Elburg 4HE NATIONAL PASSION FOR CYCLING MAKES IT EASY TO EXPLORE ON TWO WHEELS AND THE m AT LANDSCAPES AND CYCLING ROUTES MAKE PERFECT DAYS OUT /UR BASE AT 3TRAND (ORST ALSO OFFERS WONDERFUL CRUISING ON THE 2IVER 6ECHT PAST PARKS AND IMPRESSIVE TH AND TH CENTURY SLENDER MERCHANTS HOUSES OR YOU CAN CHOOSE TO HEAD TO THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF Amsterdam FOR SOME COSMOPOLITAN FUN &LEET INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
5SEFUL )NFO Cycling, fishing, wide choice of spectator sailing and watersports festivals and events; city break sightseeing in Amsterdam; relaxed pavement café atmosphere Cruising Notes: s /UR CRUISES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY n YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARY s !LL LOCKS AND LIFTING BRIDGES ARE MANNED BY LOCK KEEPERS WITH BREAKS FOR LUNCH AND TEA USUALLY AND 9OU NEED TO PAY A SMALL CHARGE € € TO PASS THROUGH LOCKS SO KEEP SMALL CHANGE HANDY s 0LENTY OF MARINAS FOR SHORE POWER AND FACILITIES AND CANAL SIDE MOORINGS 3MALL CHARGES MAY APPLY s 4O VISIT !MSTERDAM WE RECOMMEND YOU MOOR AT 7EESP AND TAKE ONE OF THE FREQUENT TRAINS TO THE CITY CENTRE 4HIS TAKES AROUND MINUTES !LTERNATIVELY MOOR AT 3IX (AVEN -ARINA OPPOSITE !MSTERDAM #ENTRAL 3TATION WHERE YOU CAN CATCH A FREE HR FERRY TO THE CITY CENTRE s 3HORT BREAKS AND LONGER CRUISES ARE AVAILABLE FROM BOTH 3TRAND (ORST AND 7OUDSEND s &LEET AVAILABLE FOR EACH CRUISE IS LISTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SLEEPING CAPACITY 8+ BOATS SLEEP COMFORTABLY IN CABINS WITH ROOM FOR EXTRA IN THE SALOON AREA &OR MORE m EET INFORMATION SEE PAGES Travel Connections: Woudsend !MSTERDAM KMS % % !
1 Week Return Cruising Suggestions 1. The Capital Cruise Strand Horst Amsterdam Strand Horst KMS s LOCKS s HRS Visit: 3TRAND (ORST 3PAKENBURG (UIZEN !MSTERDAM Waterways: 2IVER 6ECHT Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER &LANDERS 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #LIPPER #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
2. The Lakelands Cruise Woudsend Workum Leeuwarden Woudsend KMS s LOCKS s HRS $EPENDING ON THE ROUTE YOU CHOOSE Visit:7OUDSEND 3NEEK "OLSWARD -AKKUM 7ORKUM !KKRUM 'ROUW ,EMMER Waterways: 2IVER 6ECHT Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER &LANDERS 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #LIPPER #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
$AY 7EEK /NE 7AY #RUISING Suggestions #HOOSE TO CRUISE IN EITHER DIRECTION 1. The Best of Holland Cruise Woudsend Loosdrecht Amsterdam Strand Horst KMS s LOCKS s HRS HRS $EPENDING ON THE ROUTE YOU CHOOSE Visit: 7OUDSEND 3NEEK *OURE 'IETHOORN %LBURG (ARDERWIJK 3TRAND (ORST 3PAKENBURG (UIZEN 7EESP -UIDEN ,OOSDRECHT 5TRECHT !MSTERDAM Waterways: 2IVER 6ECHT Fleet: 8+ -AGNIl QUE 'RAND #LASSIQUE #LASSIQUE 3TAR #LASSIQUE 6+ %LEGANCE 2OYAL #LASSIQUE #RUSADER &LANDERS 3TAR 4+ #APRICE #LIPPER #OUNTESS 4AMARIS ,3 2+ #IRRUS 3HEBA
3HORT "REAK #RUISING 3UGGESTIONS OR DAYS
9OU CAN DO A RETURN TO BASE SHORT BREAK FROM ANY OF OUR BASES IN THIS REGION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS OR SPEAK TO OUR SALES TEAMS FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR m EET AVAILABILITY Popular choices include:
Average Temperature mar-apr may-jun jul-aug sep-oct 00C 50C 100C 150C 200C 250C 300C 350C 400C
Based on average, high air temperature ˚C
1. The Little Holland Cruise Strand Horst Elburg Spakenburg Strand Horst KMS s LOCKS s BRIDGES s HRS Days: 2. The Mini Friesland Cruise Woudsend Sneek Woudsend KMS s LOCKS s HRS Days:
Strand Horst !MSTERDAM KMS % % !
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Windmills
Holland - Friesland & Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Woudsend
Amsterdam
Den Haag
Utrecht
,E "OAT BASE Wine regions (ISTORICAL )NTEREST .O %NTRY
Keukenhof flower gardens
Lift bridges
#ANAL $ISUSED #ANAL .AVIGABLE RIVER .ON NAVIGABLE RIVER
Sneek Watergate
Early bookers get their choice of boat and dates! Call us or visit our website to book – details are on the back cover
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Welcome to our fleet The very best on the waterways!
Le Boat owns and operates the largest and most stylish fleet of self-drive cruisers on Europe’s waterways. We are the only operator to be heavily investing in the development and modernization of our fleet and network of bases for the enjoyment of future generations. Whatever your party size or budget, you can be sure Le Boat will have the perfect boat for you. Because we control the movements of our fleet, we can offer greater flexibility when it comes to planning your holiday. Think of your boat as a floating villa – with everything you need for a great holiday on board. Our extensive network of 45 European bases opens the doors to cruising on Europe’s most beautiful waterways.
With Le Boat, you simply have more…
Vision - middle cabin
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Vision - kitchen galley
Vision - en-suite bathroom
See page 79 for prices and details of all our holiday extras and services
Easy anchor grading system
Upgrade programme 2012
The more anchors a boat has, the more it has to offer, it’s as simple as that!
We have an ongoing upgrade and refurbishment programme to ensure we continue to offer the high standards of onboard comfort and facilities you expect. This year we will carry out complete upgrades on the Grand Classique and Classique Star (see page 63). From new upholstery and flooring to complete new kitchen galleys and bathrooms with electric toilets, we are determined to operate the best fleet on the waterways. 2012 also sees the continuation of our bathroom upgrade programme across all our 4-anchor boats, and all our 6, 5 and 4 anchor boats now offer shore power as standard.
Use our anchor grading system to match a boat to your budget and expectations in terms of overall age, style, and comfort. Of course, excellent standards of customer service and support come with all boats - whatever the anchor rating!
Ultimate cruising experience Outstanding boats offering latest marine technology for superior cruising. Superb onboard comforts with modern designer fixtures and fittings. Air-conditioning, Flat screen TV/DVDs, 220V electrical appliances, shore power, ensuite bathrooms to all cabins. Designed for environmentally conscious cruising.
Excellent and luxurious Boats fitted and equipped to a very high standard including modern en-suite cabins, heating and cooling. Easy-cruising features include bow thrusters and shore power.
Good quality and stylish Good quality boats with high standards of onboard comfort and facilities. All boats equipped with shore power.
Well-presented and comfortable Well-presented boats with good standards of onboard comfort and facilities.
Affordable and basic Basic boats with acceptable standards of onboard comfort and facilities.
Comfortably sleeps… Sleeps 12 (10+2) 5 cabins + saloon All our boats are classified according to how many people they comfortably sleep. If a boat is listed as 6+2 it means that it sleeps six people comfortably in cabins, with the option to sleep two further people on a convertible bed/settee in the saloon area.
Boat layouts Double bed Single beds convert to double bed
Single bed
Bunk bed Seating converts to double or single bed
Every boat has a layout which shows the internal arrangement of the cabins, bathrooms, saloon and kitchen galley. Use the layout to see if there will be double, single or bunk beds; whether there are internal steps and how many bathrooms are on board. Many people also like the option of having a spare cabin to store belongings and goods bought during their holiday.
Checking-in You can expect a warm welcome from our friendly base teams - most of whom speak several languages – when you arrive. Our receptionist will complete any outstanding paperwork and if you haven’t already done so, help you choose which itinerary would best suit you and your party. The cabins will be made up according to the number of people in your party and any pre-ordered groceries and extras will be on board ready for you (see pages 78-79 for more information on holiday planning and extras).
Boat handling demonstration You’ll be taken out onto the water for a hands-on cruising demonstration by one of our base team. It’s a good idea to appoint one member of your party as Captain so that he or she can be shown how to drive and manoeuvre the boat. Don’t forget, a boat needs a skipper and a crew – so teamwork is very important! Depending on your cruising area, you will be shown how to manoeuvre your boat for mooring in marinas or at the side of the quay; how to drive your boat safely and responsibly and where possible, how to go through a lock. It is important that you feel confident before setting off, so rest assured you will be given all the help and advice you need beforehand.
Help & support We have been helping people discover the pleasures of inland waterway cruising for more than 40 years and our teams are all very experienced and knowledgeable. Plus, our extensive network of bases means you are never very far from our teams of mechanics who will be able to assist you should you experience any problems or difficulties while you are cruising.
Our experienced sales teams are always happy to help. Contact details are on the back cover
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Vision - 1500 Series Vision is the new name for our luxury boats in the 1500 Series
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The Vision is the most fantastic boat with an amazing specification and far superior to any other boat on the canals. When we next book a holiday this would be the only boat to consider… ider…
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See page 79 for prices and details of all our holiday extras and services
Book now for the ultimate cruising experience! Unique to Le Boat – and unlike any other cruiser on the waterways, the Vision boasts the very latest marine and green technology for efďŹ cient and effortless cruising. Available as the Vision3 (3 cabins sleeping 6+4) or Vision4 (4 cabins sleeping 8+1), each conďŹ guration offers a modern, spacious and sumptuous interior which will appeal to everyone looking for a luxurious cruising experience. The Vision is available in both hybrid (diesel + electric) and non-hybrid (diesel-only) models, and promises to set new standards of luxury cruising on Europe’s waterways. Luxury interior
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If you would like to commission and privately own a boat from our 1500 Series, visit www.leboat.com.au/otte/boats_for_sale for more information.
Our experienced sales teams are always happy to help. Contact details are on the back cover
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Size: 14.5m x 4.1m (47ft x 13ft 6ins) *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: France - all regions except Charente, Germany; Italy; Belgium; Scotland; Holland; Ireland (cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal) & England - Thames. ĂŠ Period ĂŠ France & ItalyĂŠ Belgium, Holland & Germany ĂŠ Period ĂŠ ScotlandĂŠ IrelandĂŠ ThamesĂŠ
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Available in: France – all regions & Italy. Ê Period Ê France & ItalyÊ
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Size: 14.63m x 4.1m (48ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France – all regions except Aquitaine; Germany & Holland. Period Ê FranceÊ Holland & GermanyÊ
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An elegant and spacious cruiser UĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠĂ€i>ÀÊV>LÂˆÂ˜Ăƒ]ĂŠi>VÂ…ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂŠ two single beds convertible into one double bed both with en suite bathrooms UĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠvÂœĂ€Ăœ>Ă€`ĂŠV>LÂˆÂ˜Ăƒ]ĂŠÂœÂ˜iĂŠĂŠ with double bed and the other with two cross over single bunk beds
UĂŠ-ÂŤ>VÂˆÂœĂ•ĂƒĂŠViÂ˜ĂŒĂ€>Â?ĂŠĂƒ>Â?ÂœÂœÂ˜ĂŠ with lockable safe, steering position, convertible settee, music system with ĂŠ Ă€>`ÂˆÂœĂ‰
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UĂŠ/Â…Ă€iiĂŠL>ĂŒÂ…Ă€ÂœÂœÂ“Ăƒ]ĂŠi>VÂ…ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂŠ shower, new electric flush toilet and washbasin UĂŠ/ÂœÂŤĂŠĂƒĂ•Â˜`iVÂŽĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂƒĂŒiiĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠĂŠ position and access to the saloon Size: 12.8m x 4.1m (42ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France - All regions except Aquitaine, Charente, Brittany & Lot, Germany; Holland; Italy; England - Thames. Period ĂŠ France & ItalyĂŠ Holland & GermanyĂŠ Period ĂŠ England - Thames*
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Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
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$305
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Classique
Sleeps 8 4 cabins
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One of our most popular boats. Stylish, comfortable and spacious UÊ{ÊV>L Ã]ÊÓÊL>Ì À Ã]Ê iÜÊÊ UÊ6iÀÞÊë>V ÕÃÊÃ> Ê>Ài>ÊÜ Ì Ê electric flush toilets and 2 2nd steering position, lockable separate showers safe and music system with radio/CD/MP3/USB connectivity UÊ,i>ÀÊV>L ÃÊV> ÊLiÊà } iÊ or double; front fixed UÊ ` à âi`Ê ÌV i Ê}> iÞ]ÊvÕ ÞÊ double cabin and middle fitted with gas oven and hob cabin with two bunk-beds
UÊ7 ` ivviVÌÊv À }Ê throughout UÊ-«>V ÕÃÊÃÕ `iV UÊ- ÀiÊ« ÜiÀÊ Size: 12.8m x 4.1m (42ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France – all regions except Burgundy Nivernais Loire, Charente, Alsace; Belgium; Germany; Holland; Ireland (cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal); Italy; Scotland; England - Thames. Period France & Italy Belgium, Holland & Germany Period England - Thames* Scotland Ireland
*Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
2,480
2,855
3,420
3,855
3,990
4,175
4,440
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3,515
2,765
2,450
2,335
2,715
3,310
3,590
3,750
3,920
4,175
3,795
3,235
2,455
2,305
17 Mar 27 Apr 2,570 2,455 2,270
28 Apr 4 May 2,985 2,860 2,620
5 May 25 May 3,535 3,415 3,100
26 May 31 May 4,015 3,845 3,495
1 Jun 22 Jun 4,175 3,950 3,655
23 Jun 13 Jul 4,355 4,165 3,815
14 Jul 17 Aug 4,675 4,520 4,025
18 Aug 31 Aug 4,175 4,030 3,615
1 Sep 14 Sep 3,630 3,435 3,115
15 Sep 28 Sep 2,720 2,575 2,365
29 Sep 31 Oct 2,530 2,430 2,215
Millau
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$210
$305
Sleeps 8 4 cabins The largest and most spacious flybridge model with a great top sundeck and good onboard layout U Rear cabin with two single beds convertible into a double bed U Three central cabins, two with double beds and one with two single bunks beds U Four bathrooms – all ensuite. Each with shower, washbasin and toilet
U Forward saloon with CD player and steering position U Spacious sundeck with steering position U Direct access via patio doors to front sundeck
Size: 14.5m x 3.92m (45ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France all regions except Charente, Brittany, Lot. Period
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
France
2,270
2,620
3,140
3,530
3,655
3,785
4,065
3,690
3,215
2,535
2,245
Tower
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $175
8+ nights $260
Sleeps 12 (8+4) 4 cabins + saloon Large and spacious model with a high level sun deck allowing 360 degree panoramic views U Four rear/central cabins with two single bunk beds and two with double beds U Three showers, three toilets and washbasins U Large forward saloon, with two settees which convert
into two double beds, CD player and steering position U Spacious sundeck with steering position U Direct access via patio doors to front sundeck
Size: 13.25m x 3.92m (45ft x 13ft)
Available in: France - Midi and Burgundy (Franche Comté & Nivernais Loire); Belgium; Italy. Period France & Italy Belgium
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
2,405 2,150
2,765 2,500
3,320 3,055
3,725 3,305
3,870 3,455
4,045 3,615
4,295 3,835
3,900 3,485
3,400 2,980
2,685 2,265
2,380 2,130
Nautilia
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $175
8+ nights $260
4 cabins + saloon Huge upper sundeck makes this a great boat for large groups of family and friends U Two rear cabins, each with steering position and access two single beds convertible to the outside decks into one double bed U Two separate showers, two U Two forward cabins, one with toilets and washbasins double bed and the other U Upper sundeck with steering with two cross over single position and access to the bunk beds saloon U Spacious central saloon U Shore power available on with lockable safe, settee some models converting into double bed,
Size: 12.8m x 4.1m (42ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France – all regions.
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28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
France
2,405
2,685
3,220
3,725
3,875
4,040
4,295
3,910
3,400
2,620
2,375
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $175
8+ nights $260
Sleeps 10 (6+4) 3 cabins + saloon
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Sleeps 8 (6+2) 3 cabins + saloon
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Vision3
Boats that sleep 6+
Elegance
Sleeps 6 3 cabins
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A beautiful light, spacious and well-appointed boat UÊ ÀÜ>À`ÊV>L ÊÜ Ì Ê iÊÃ > double bed and one single bed UÊ/Ü ÊVi ÌÀ> ÊV>L ÃÊÜ V ÊV> be arranged as two singles or one double UÊÊ-«>V ÕÃÊÀi>ÀÊÃ> ÊÜ Ì Ê steering position, lockable safe and music system with
radio/CD/MP3/USB connectivity. Also two large settees and two extending tables and large patio doors for access onto rear lower sundeck and seating area UÊ/ «ÊÃÕ `iV ÊÜ Ì ÊÃÕ«iÀLÊ high view seating area; access to sundeck is via rear staircase
UÊ Õ ÞÊv ÌÌi`Ê ÌV i Ê}> iÞÊ with gas oven, hob and microwave UÊ Õ ÊÜ `Ì ÊL>Ì }Ê« >Ìv À Ê at rear UÊ >L Ê> ÀÊV } UÊ ÜÊÌ ÀÕÃÌiÀÃÊ> `ÊÃ ÀiÊ power
Size: 13.1m x 4.1m (43ft x 13ft 6ins) *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: France – all regions except Lot and Brittany; Germany; Holland; Belgium; Ireland, (cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal); Italy; Scotland; England - Thames. Period France & Italy Belgium, Holland & Germany Period England - Thames* Scotland Ireland
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
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2,605
2,980
3,575
4,030
4,185
4,375
4,615
4,235
3,670
2,905
2,565
2,470
2,840
3,485
3,780
3,965
4,140
4,405
3,995
3,420
2,600
2,440
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8+ nights
17 Mar 27 Apr 2,480 2,395 2,225
28 Apr 4 May 2,885 2,760 2,535
5 May 25 May 3,465 3,320 3,020
26 May 31 May 3,970 3,745 3,400
1 Jun 22 Jun 4,135 3,840 3,560
23 Jun 13 Jul 4,325 4,060 3,725
14 Jul 17 Aug 4,655 4,400 3,930
18 Aug 31 Aug 4,135 3,920 3,530
1 Sep 14 Sep 3,535 3,345 3,040
15 Sep 28 Sep 2,790 2,515 2,300
29 Sep 31 Oct 2,440 2,360 2,165
$210
$305
Royal Classique
Sleeps 6 3 cabins
360º Virtual Tour
The most luxurious of the Classique range UÊ/ ÀiiÊV>L ÃÊi>V ÊÜ Ì Ê en-suite bathrooms with electric flush toilets and showers UÊ >À}iÊv ÀÜ>À`ÊV>L ÊÜ Ì Ê Ê } Ã âiÊLi` UÊ,i>ÀÊV>L ÃÊV> ÊLiÊÃ } iÃÊ or doubles
UÊ6iÀÞÊë>V ÕÃÊVi ÌÀ> ÊÃ> Ê upgraded with new upholstery, curtains and wood-effect flooring with music system with radio/ CD/MP3/USB connectivity area, lockable safe and 2nd steering position. Access to the upper deck
UÊ ` à âi`Ê ÌV i Ê}> iÞÊ fully fitted with gas hob and oven, fridge UÊ-«>V ÕÃÊÃÕ Ê`iV UÊ À V>L ÊV } UÊ- ÀiÊ« ÜiÀÊ> `ÊL ÜÊ thrusters
Size: 12.8m x 4.1m (42ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France - All regions except Lot, Brittany, Charente; Germany; Holland. Period France Holland & Germany
66
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
3,025 2,740
3,485 3,150
4,175 3,765
4,695 4,195
4,875 4,400
5,090 4,590
5,415 4,880
4,920 4,445
4,290 3,785
3,385 2,885
2,985 2,695
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $210
8+ nights $305
Continentale r f o N ew lk t o Br T oa h e ds 20 12
Boats that sleep 6+
Sleeps 6 3cabins
360Âş
No
Virtual Tour
A great cruiser, very spacious inside and out UĂŠ-Â?iiÂŤĂƒĂŠĂˆĂŠVœ“vÂœĂ€ĂŒ>LÂ?ĂžĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠĂŽĂŠ which can only be operated UĂŠ Âœ`iĂ€Â˜ĂŠL>ĂŒÂ…Ă€ÂœÂœÂ“ĂƒĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ cabins, each with en-suite when connected to shore showers, washbasins and bathrooms power) electric flush toilets UĂŠ Âœ`iĂ€Â˜ĂŠvÂˆĂŒĂŒi`ĂŠÂŽÂˆĂŒVÂ…iÂ˜ĂŠ}>Â?Â?iÞÊ UĂŠ œ“vÂœĂ€ĂŒ>LÂ?iĂŠĂƒ>Â?ÂœÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠvÂ?>ĂŒĂŠ UĂŠ-ÂŤ>VÂˆÂœĂ•ĂƒĂŠĂƒĂ•Â˜`iVÂŽĂŠqĂŠÂˆ`i>Â?ĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠ with gas oven and hob, large screen TV/DVD player and alfresco dining fridge and granite-effect music system with radio/ UĂŠ7œœ`‡ivviVĂŒĂŠvÂ?ÂœÂœĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠĂŒÂ…Ă€ÂœĂ•}Â…ÂœĂ•ĂŒ work surfaces. (Some CD/MP3/USB connectivity. models have a microwave Direct access to outside deck UĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠĂƒĂŒiiĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠÂŤÂœĂƒÂˆĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŠEĂŠĂƒÂ…ÂœĂ€iĂŠÂŤÂœĂœiĂ€
Size: 12.75m x 3.81m (42ft x 12ft)
Available in: France – All regions except Lot and Charente; Belgium; Italy; England - Norfolk Broads Period ÊÊ France & Italy Belgium Period ÊÊ England - Norfolk Broads
17 Mar ÓÇÊ ÀÊ
28 Apr {Ê >ÞÊ
5 May ÓxÊ >ÞÊ
26 May Î£Ê >ÞÊ
1 Jun Ă“Ă“ĂŠ Ă•Â˜ĂŠ
23 Jun ÂŁĂŽĂŠ Ă•Â?ĂŠ
14 Jul £ÇÊ Õ}Ê
18 Aug ĂŽÂŁĂŠ Ă•}ĂŠ
1 Sep Ă“ÂŁĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ
22 Sep Ă“nĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ
29 Sep ĂŽÂŁĂŠ"VĂŒ
2,525 2,345 17 Mar ÓÇÊ ÀÊ 2,055
2,910 2,735 28 Apr {Ê >ÞÊ 2,395
3,480 3,235 5 May ÓxÊ >ÞÊ 2,605
3,920 3,610 26 May Î£Ê >ÞÊ 3,390
4,065 3,780 1 Jun Ă“Ă“ĂŠ Ă•Â˜ĂŠ 2,970
4,250 3,950 23 Jun ÂŁĂŽĂŠ Ă•Â?ĂŠ 3,350
4,465 4,195 14 Jul £ÇÊ Õ}Ê 3,745
4,105 3,815 18 Aug ĂŽÂŁĂŠ Ă•}ĂŠ 3,345
3,575 3,255 1 Sep ÂŁ{ĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ 2,910
2,830 2,475 15 Sep Ă“nĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ 2,235
2,490 2,320 29 Sep ĂŽÂŁĂŠ"VĂŒ 1,965
Calypso
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$210
$305
12
Sleeps 8 (6+2) 3 cabins + saloon
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360Âş
Th
Virtual Tour
Exceptionally spacious with large forward saloon and huge sundeck UĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠĂ€i>ÀÊV>LÂˆÂ˜ĂƒĂŠi>VÂ…ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂŒĂœÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ UĂŠ >Ă€}iĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ˜ĂŒĂŠĂƒ>Â?ÂœÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂƒĂŒiiĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ UĂŠ >Ă€}iĂŠĂ•ÂŤÂŤiĂ€ĂŠĂƒĂ•Â˜`iVÂŽĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ or double bed table and chairs position, convertible settee, lockable safe and music system UĂŠ >LÂˆÂ˜ĂŠv>Â˜ĂƒĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ>Â?Â?ĂŠ>Ă€i>Ăƒ UĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠL>ĂŒÂ…Ă€ÂœÂœÂ“ĂƒĂŠi>VÂ…ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ with radio/CD/MP3/USB shower, washbasin and toilet. UĂŠ Ă•Â?Â?ĂŠĂœÂˆ`ĂŒÂ…ĂŠL>ĂŒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠÂŤÂ?>ĂŒvÂœĂ€Â“ĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ connectivity Bathrooms accessible from rear rear with integral steps for cabins (can be used as en-suite) UĂŠ ÂˆĂ€iVĂŒĂŠ>VViĂƒĂƒĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠĂƒ>Â?ÂœÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠ easy access from quayside and also from central corridor lower foredeck and seating area UĂŠ ÂœĂœĂŠĂŒÂ…Ă€Ă•ĂƒĂŒiĂ€ĂƒĂŠ>˜`ĂŠĂƒÂ…ÂœĂ€iĂŠ UĂŠ"˜iĂŠViÂ˜ĂŒĂ€>Â?ĂŠV>LÂˆÂ˜ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ`ÂœĂ•LÂ?iĂŠ UĂŠ œœ`Â‡ĂƒÂˆĂ˘i`ĂŠÂŽÂˆĂŒVÂ…iÂ˜ĂŠ}>Â?Â?iĂž]ĂŠvĂ•Â?Â?ÞÊ power bed and access to bathroom fitted with gas oven and hob (can be used as en-suite) and fridge
Size: 13.25m x 4.1m (43ft x 13ft 6ins) *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: France - All regions; England - Thames. Period ĂŠĂŠ France ĂŠĂŠ
Period England Thames*
17 Mar ÓÇÊ ÀÊ
28 Apr {Ê >ÞÊ
5 May ÓxÊ >ÞÊ
26 May Î£Ê >ÞÊ
1 Jun Ă“Ă“ĂŠ Ă•Â˜ĂŠ
23 Jun ÂŁĂŽĂŠ Ă•Â?ĂŠ
14 Jul £ÇÊ Õ}Ê
18 Aug ĂŽÂŁĂŠ Ă•}ĂŠ
1 Sep Ă“ÂŁĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ
22 Sep Ă“nĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ
29 Sep ĂŽÂŁĂŠ"VĂŒ
2,530 17 Mar ÓÇÊ ÀÊ 2,480
2,915 28 Apr {Ê >ÞÊ 2,860
3,495 5 May ÓxÊ >ÞÊ 3,425
3,920 26 May Î£Ê >ÞÊ 3,845
4,010 1 Jun Ă“Ă“ĂŠ Ă•Â˜ĂŠ 3,935
4,180 23 Jun ÂŁĂŽĂŠ Ă•Â?ĂŠ 4,100
4,620 14 Jul £ÇÊ Õ}Ê 4,535
4,025 18 Aug ĂŽÂŁĂŠ Ă•}ĂŠ 3,950
3,575 1 Sep ÂŁ{ĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ 3,510
2,830 15 Sep Ă“nĂŠ-iÂŤĂŠ 2,775
2,500 29 Sep ĂŽÂŁĂŠ"VĂŒ 2,455
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$210
$305
67
Boats that sleep 6+
Crusader
Sleeps 6 3 cabins Excellent accommodation for six people U Three separate cabins each with en suite bathrooms with shower and toilet U Forward cabin with two single beds U Two rear cabins each with single beds convertible to double
U Saloon with steering position and lockable safe U Large upper sundeck with second steering position U Shore power available on some models
Size: 11.9m x 3.9m (39ft x 13ft) *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: France - All regions; Germany; Holland; Ireland (Cannot cruise on Lough Allen canal) Italy; Scotland; England - Thames. Period France & Italy Holland & Germany Period England - Thames* Scotland Ireland
17 Mar 27 Apr 2,395 2,205 17 Mar 27 Apr 2,420 2,175 2,020
28 Apr 4 May 2,810 2,605 28 Apr 4 May 2,860 2,575 2,365
5 May 25 May 3,365 3,100 5 May 25 May 3,405 3,095 2,810
26 May 31 May 3,705 3,380 26 May 31 May 3,775 3,400 3,085
1 Jun 22 Jun 3,845 3,550 1 Jun 22 Jun 3,920 3,500 3,235
23 Jun 13 Jul 4,030 3,705 23 Jun 13 Jul 4,105 3,700 3,390
14 Jul 17 Aug 4,365 4,010 14 Jul 17 Aug 4,485 4,085 3,645
Normandie
18 Aug 31 Aug 3,890 3,585 18 Aug 31 Aug 3,920 3,570 3,210
1 Sep 21 Sep 3,385 3,055 1 Sep 14 Sep 3,415 3,055 2,765
22 Sep 28 Sep 2,720 2,360 15 Sep 28 Sep 2,610 2,335 2,140
29 Sep 31 Oct 2,360 2,170 29 Sep 31 Oct 2,380 2,150 1,975
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$175
$260
Sleeps 10 (6+4) 3 cabins + saloon A comfortable large boat with single level interior, popular with families U Rear cabin with two single two settees which convert beds convertible into a into two double beds. double bed Radio/CD player and steering position U Two central cabins, two with double beds U Spacious sundeck with second steering position U Three showers, three toilets and washbasins U Direct access via patio U Large forward saloon with doors to front sundeck
Size: 13.25m x 3.92m (43ft x 13ft)
Available in: France - Midi, Camargue, Burgundy Nivernais Loire, Alsace.
Period France
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
2,215
2,550
3,055
3,425
3,560
3,710
3,950
3,590
3,120
2,470
2,175
Emperor
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $175
8+ nights $260
Sleeps 8 (6+2) 3 cabins + saloon A spacious single level boat with three en-suite cabins Layout A UÊ ÀÜ>À`ÊV>L ÊÜ Ì Ê` ÕL iÊ bed and en-suite shower, toilet and washbasin UÊ/Ü ÊÀi>ÀÊV>L Ã]Ê iÊÜ Ì Ê double bed and one with single bunk beds. Both with en-suite shower, toilet and washbasin UÊ i ÌÀ> ÊÃ> ÊÜ Ì Ê,>` ÉÊ CD player, steering position
Layout B
Layout A
and settee that converts to a double bed. Sliding roof canopy provides for alfresco cruising from the comfort of your saloon UÊ } Ì> Êv >ÌÊÃVÀii Ê/6Ê and microwave Size: 13.7m x 3.81m (Norfolk Broads only) (42ft x 12ft) Layout B UÊ ÃÊ«iÀÊ >Þ ÕÌÊ ÊLÕÌÊÀi>ÀÊ cabins both have double beds
Emperor available in: England - Norfolk Broads. Period
England - Norfolk
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 14 Sep
15 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,590
1,850
2,005
2,600
2,280
2,590
2,965
2,555
2,210
1,635
1,515
Flanders Star / Shannon Star
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $175
8+ nights $260
Sleeps 8 (6+2) 3 cabins + saloon
A comfortable and spacious cruiser U One forward cabin with double bed and small child’s bed or storage space U Two rear cabins, one with double bed, one with two single beds U Good sized saloon with radio/CD player, steering position and settee
convertible into a double bed U Three showers, toilets and washbasins U Upper sundeck with second steering position U TVs (Ireland only)
Size: 12.8m x 4.1m (42ft x 13ft 6ins)
Flander Star available in: Holland; Belgium. Shannon Star available in: Ireland, (cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal). Period
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
Belgium & Holland
1,980 17 Mar 27 Apr 1,830
2,310 28 Apr 4 May 2,115
2,720 5 May 25 May 2,500
3,040 26 May 31 May 2,815
3,160 1 Jun 22 Jun 2,925
3,350 23 Jun 13 Jul 3,105
3,540 14 Jul 17 Aug 3,245
3,195 18 Aug 31 Aug 2,895
2,715 1 Sep 14 Sep 2,490
2,060 15 Sep 28 Sep 1,900
1,965 29 Sep 31 Oct 1,805
Period Ireland (Shannon Star)
68
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$175
$260
Royal Mystique
Boats that sleep 4+
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon
360º Virtual Tour
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and ample space for bikes UÊ À V ` Ì }Ê> `Ê i>Ì }Ê Ê Ì À Õ} ÕÌ UÊ ÜÊÌ ÀÕÃÌiÀÃÊ> `Ê iÜÊ Ê ÀÕ``iÀÊ`ià } Êv ÀÊi>ÃÞÊ Ê > iÕÛÀ>L ÌÞ UÊ- ÀiÊ« ÜiÀÊ> `Ê «iÀ>Ì Ê of 220V appliances Ê Ü i iÛiÀÊÌ iÊi } iÊ ÃÊ Ê ÀÕ }Ê } ÊÜ>ÌÌ>}iÊ Ê >«« > ViÃÊ ÌÊ Ê ÀiV i `i`Êv ÀÊÕÃiÊ Ê Ü iÊVÀÕ Ã }®
Size: 13.25m x 4.1m (46.7ft x 13ft 6ins)
Available in: France – all regions; Italy. Period ÊÊ France & ItalyÊ
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Clipper
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Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon
360º Virtual Tour
Sumptuously spacious for four – in two separate large cabins each with en-suite bathroom UÊ À ÌÊV>L ÊÜ Ì Ê` ÕL iÊLi`Ê Ê > `Êi ÃÕ ÌiÊL>Ì À ÊÜ Ì Ê Ê iÜÊi iVÌÀ VÊv ÕÃ ÊÌ iÌÊ Ê > `ÊÃ ÜiÀ UÊ,i>ÀÊV>L Ê >ÃÊÌÜ ÊÃ } iÊ Ê Li`ÃÊV ÛiÀÌ L iÊ Ì Ê>Ê Ê ` ÕL iÊ> `Êi ÃÕ ÌiÊÌ iÌÊ Ê > `ÊÃ ÜiÀ
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Size: 11m x 3.9m (36ft x 13ft)
Available in: France - All regions; Germany; Holland; Italy; Scotland. Period ÊÊ France & ItalyÊ Holland & GermanyÊ Period ÊÊ ScotlandÊ
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69
Boats that sleep 4+
Caprice
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon
360Âş Virtual Tour
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Size: 12m x 3.81m (39ft x 12ft 6ins) *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: All cruising destinations/regions except Scotland. Please note it cannot pass under certain bridges in England - Norfolk Broads & cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal - Ireland . Period ĂŠĂŠ France & ItalyĂŠ Belgium, Holland & Germany
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2,420
2,855
3,180
3,330
3,485
3,705
3,365
2,870
2,185
2,045
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Tango
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$175
$260
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon
360Âş Virtual Tour
An ideal model for a small family or two couples in two separate cabins UĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠĂ€i>ÀÊV>LÂˆÂ˜ĂƒĂŠi>VÂ…ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ via patio doors to front two singles convertible into a sundeck double bed UĂŠ œœ`ĂŠĂƒÂˆĂ˘i`ĂŠĂ•ÂŤÂŤiĂ€ĂŠĂƒĂ•Â˜`iVÂŽĂŠ UĂŠ ĂŠÂ?>Ă€}iĂŠĂƒ>Â?ÂœÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠĂ€>`ÂˆÂœĂ‰
ĂŠ with moulded seating and player, lockable safe, steering position steering position and UĂŠ Ă•Â?Â?ĂŠĂœÂˆ`ĂŒÂ…ĂŠL>ĂŒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠÂŤÂ?>ĂŒvÂœĂ€Â“ĂŠ convertible settee. Access at rear with integral steps
to enable easy access from quayside UĂŠ >ĂŒÂ…Ă€ÂœÂœÂ“ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠÂ˜iĂœĂŠiÂ?iVĂŒĂ€ÂˆVĂŠ flush toilet and seperate shower UĂŠ >Â˜ĂƒĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ>Â?Â?ĂŠV>LÂˆÂ˜ĂƒĂ‰Ăƒ>Â?œœ˜ UĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂ€iĂŠÂŤÂœĂœiÀÊ>˜`ĂŠLÂœĂœĂŠĂŒÂ…Ă€Ă•ĂƒĂŒiĂ€Ăƒ
Size: 11.45m x 3.81m (37ft 7ins x 12ft 6ins) *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: France - All regions except Charente; England - Thames. Period ĂŠĂŠ FranceĂŠ
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70
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$175
$260
360º Virtual Tour
Modernised and very comfortable – a great choice for family of four U Forward cabin with double bed UÊLayout A: Rear cabin with two single beds convertible into a double bed UÊLayout B: Rear cabin with two bunk beds convertible Size: 11.35m x3.81m (37ft x 12ft 6ins) into a double bed U High level spacious sundeck offering excellent views and space for entertaining. Steering position and access to the saloon Some bridge restrictions apply. Layout B
U Modern and spacious saloon, newly modernised to provide good levels of on-board comfort. Music system with CD/radio/ MP3/USB connectivity. TV (Norfolk Broads only). Inside steering position and easy access to upper deck. Wood-effect flooring throughout UÊTwo cabins each with en-suite bathrooms U Shore power
Layout A
No N rfo ew lk t Br o T oa he ds 20 12
Sleeps 4 2 cabins
+
Available in: France - All regions except Charente; Belgium; Italy; England - Norfolk Broads. (Some bridge restrictions apply for Norfolk Broads). Period France & Italy Belgium Period England - Norfolk Broads+
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,885 1,810 17 Mar 27 Apr 1,570
28 Apr 4 May 2,175 2,110 28 Apr 4 May 1,835
5 May 25 May 2,590 2,490 5 May 25 May 1,985
26 May 31 May 2,915 2,765 26 May 31 May 2,585
1 Jun 22 Jun 3,025 2,910 1 Jun 22 Jun 2,265
23 Jun 13 Jul 3,160 3,040 23 Jun 13 Jul 2,555
14 Jul 17 Aug 3,360 3,230 14 Jul 17 Aug 2,890
Countess
18 Aug 31 Aug 3,060 2,935 18 Aug 31 Aug 2,550
1 Sep 21 Sep 2,660 2,500 1 Sep 14 Sep 2,215
22 Sep 28 Sep 2,095 1,900 15 Sep 28 Sep 1,695
Collision Damage Waiver
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,855 1,780 29 Sep 31 Oct 1,505
7 nights
8+ nights
$175
$260
No N rfo ew lk t Br o T oa he ds 20 12
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2cabins + saloon
360º Virtual Tour
Modernised to provide spacious and comfortable accommodation U Modern and spacious saloon, newly modernised to provide good levels of on-board comfort. Music system with CD/radio/MP3/ USB connectivity. TV (Norfolk Broads only). Convertible settee, inside steering position and easy access to upper deck U Forward cabin with two single beds U Separate bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet U Shore power
UÊLarge rear cabin has fixed double bed and en-suite bathroom U Wood-effect flooring throughout U High level spacious sundeck offering excellent views and space for entertaining. Steering position and access to the saloon U Full width bathing platform at rear
Size: 10.20m x 3.56m (33ft 6ins x 11ft 8ins) +
Some bridge restrictions apply.
Available in: France - All regions except Lot, Charente; Belgium; Germany; Holland; England - Norfolk Broads. (Some bridge restrictions apply for Norfolk Broads). Period France Belgium, Holland & Germany Period England - Norfolk Broads+
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,965
2,270
2,720
3,055
3,160
3,305
3,515
3,195
2,780
2,190
1,940
1,910
2,230
2,645
2,930
3,065
3,210
3,405
3,095
2,645
2,000
1,885
7 nights
8+ nights
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,640
28 Apr 4 May 1,920
5 May 25 May 2,080
26 May 31 May 2,700
1 Jun 22 Jun 2,365
23 Jun 13 Jul 2,670
14 Jul 17 Aug 3,020
18 Aug 31 Aug 2,665
1 Sep 14 Sep 2,320
15 Sep 28 Sep 1,775
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,570
$175
$260
Consul
Sleeps 4 2 cabins
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Available in: France - Midi, Camargue; Germany; Ireland, (cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal); Scotland; England - Thames.
France Germany Period England - Thames* Scotland Ireland
Size: 10.33m x 3.37m (34ft x 11ft)
Layout B
U Rear sundeck with second U Front cabin with two steering position and singles or one double bed seating U Large rear cabin with U Cabin fans double bed and en-suite toilet and shower U Shore power U Spacious central saloon *Please note there will be a 10% increase on with radio/CD player and Thames prices from 21 July - 12 August 2012. steering position
Layout A (Ireland)
Stylish and practical, ideal for a family or two couples
Period
Collision Damage Waiver
Collision Damage Waiver
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,855 1,665
2,140 1,940
2,555 2,270
2,875 2,545
2,985 2,665
3,120 2,755
3,310 2,960
3,010 2,695
2,645 2,270
2,115 1,750
1,825 1,635
7 nights
8+ nights
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,830 1,715 1,550
28 Apr 4 May 2,120 1,995 1,790
5 May 25 May 2,515 2,375 2,115
26 May 31 May 2,840 2,665 2,375
1 Jun 22 Jun 2,960 2,740 2,495
23 Jun 13 Jul 3,085 2,895 2,610
14 Jul 17 Aug 3,310 3,125 2,735
18 Aug 31 Aug 2,960 2,795 2,470
1 Sep 14 Sep 2,565 2,380 2,120
15 Sep 28 Sep 1,930 1,795 1,610
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,795 1,680 1,510
$155
$255
Admiral
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon A top class boat with sliding roof canopy, perfect for two couples or family U Sliding roof design maximises U Each cabin has en-suite sunshine cruising from the shower, toilet and comfort of your saloon washbasin UÊForward cabin with one UÊGood sized central double bed saloon with flat screen digital TV, steering UÊRear cabin with two single position and beds convertible into one convertible settee double bed
Size: 12.3m x 3.81m (40ft x 12ft)
Available in: England - Norfolk Broads. Period England - Norfolk
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 14 Sep
15 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,435
1,695
1,825
2,360
2,080
2,360
2,685
2,335
2,005
1,485
1,380
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights 8+ nights $155 $255
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Boats that sleep 4+
Corvette
Boats that sleep 4+
Braemore
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon Handsome cruiser with generous sized accommodation U Rear cabin with two single beds convertible into one double bed, and en-suite toilet and shower U Forward cabin with two single beds convertible into one double bed U Large high-level saloon with convertible settee U Sliding door from saloon to roof deck
Size: 10.365m x 3.66m (34ft x 12ft)
Available in: Scotland. Period Scotland
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 14 Sep
15 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,850
2,155
2,585
2,895
2,970
3,140
3,400
3,030
2,600
1,945
1,830
Osprey
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights 8+ nights $155 $255
Sleeps 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon Excellent family boat with rear deck for access and ďŹ shing U Forward cabin with two single beds convertible into one double bed U Central cabin with double bed U Spacious rear saloon with convertible settee U Patio doors to large rear deck U Inside steering position Size: 11.28m x 3.66m (34ft x 12ft) Available in: Scotland.
Period Scotland
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 14 Sep
15 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,540
1,775
2,130
2,395
2,460
2,605
2,810
2,500
2,135
1,620
1,515
Mountain Star / Polders Star
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights 8+ nights $155 $255
Sleeps 5 (4+1) 2 cabins + saloon
A light and spacious boat with open rear sundeck U Large forward cabin with double bed U Smaller forward cabin with two bunk beds U Bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet
U Rear saloon with convertible settee and raised steering position U Rear sundeck with seating Size: 10.50m x 3.8m (34ft x 12ft 6ins)
Polders Star available in: Belgium. Mountain Star available in: Scotland; Ireland, (cannot cruise on Lough Allen Canal).
Period
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
Belgium (Polders Star)
1,420 17 Mar 27 Apr 1,335 1,220
1,620 28 Apr 4 May 1,540 1,360
1,940 5 May 25 May 1,855 1,640
2,130 26 May 31 May 2,060 1,815
2,190 1 Jun 22 Jun 2,090 1,865
2,305 23 Jun 13 Jul 2,230 1,985
2,435 14 Jul 17 Aug 2,385 2,055
2,210 18 Aug 31 Aug 2,130 1,850
1,945 1 Sep 14 Sep 1,865 1,645
1,515 15 Sep 28 Sep 1,370 1,210
1,380 29 Sep 31 Oct 1,315 1,165
Period Scotland Ireland
Tamaris / Lake Star
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$155
$255
Sleeps 5 (4+1) 2 cabins + saloon A popular family boat U Rear cabin with double bed and en-suite shower, washbasin and toilet U Upper sundeck with second steering position and bench seats U Shore power available on some Tamaris models U Flat Screen Digital TV/DVD player (Norfolk Broads only)
Lake Star Size: 9.7m x 3.6m (32ft x 12ft )
Tamaris
U Forward cabin with two single beds (Lake Star). On some Tamaris models this front cabin converts into one double bed U Separate front bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin U Spacious saloon with settee converting into a double bed (Tamaris) or single bed (Lake Star)
Tamaris sleeps (4+2), Tamaris LS (4+1) & Lake Star sleeps (4+1)
*Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Tamaris available in: France - Midi, Camargue, Burgundy Franche ComtĂŠ, Burgundy Nivernais Loire, Charente, Alsace; Belgium; Holland; England - Norfolk Broads (Some bridge restrictions apply) & Thames. Tamaris LS available in: France - Camargue. Lake Star available in: Ireland. Period France Belgium & Holland Period England - Thames* Scotland England - Norfolk Ireland (Lake Star)
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17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 21 Sep
22 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,665 1,540
1,925 1,790
2,305 2,130
2,590 2,360
2,695 2,480
2,810 2,585
2,990 2,755
2,720 2,500
2,365 2,135
1,870 1,620
1,645 1,525
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 14 Sep
15 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,655 1,530 1,450 1,470
1,920 1,790 1,710 1,665
2,285 2,140 1,835 1,965
2,590 2,395 2,380 2,250
2,685 2,475 2,095 2,375
2,810 2,605 2,380 2,405
3,025 2,830 2,725 2,565
2,695 2,525 2,355 2,345
2,345 2,155 2,035 1,995
1,755 1,620 1,495 1,540
1,640 1,515 1,390 1,435
Collision Damage Waiver
7 nights
8+ nights
$155
$255
Sleeps 4 (2+2) 1 cabin + saloon Smart cruiser offering comfortable accommodation U One forward cabin with two single beds U Spacious central saloon with sunroof, radio/CD player and convertible settee. Steering position
and access to outside decks U Bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin U Rear sundeck with seating; Size: 9.45m x 3.5m (31ft x 11ft 6ins) rear bathing platform *Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Available in: France - Midi; England - Thames. Period France Period England - Thames*
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,285
28 Apr 4 May 1,490
5 May 25 May 1,780
26 May 31 May 2,000
1 Jun 22 Jun 2,075
23 Jun 13 Jul 2,170
14 Jul 17 Aug 2,305
18 Aug 31 Aug 2,095
1 Sep 21 Sep 1,825
22 Sep 28 Sep 1,445
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,280
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,135
28 Apr 4 May 1,325
5 May 25 May 1,570
26 May 31 May 1,780
1 Jun 22 Jun 1,850
23 Jun 13 Jul 1,925
14 Jul 17 Aug 2,075
18 Aug 31 Aug 1,855
1 Sep 14 Sep 1,610
15 Sep 28 Sep 1,210
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,130
Swallowtail
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$155
$255
Sleeps 2 1 cabin An ideal cruiser for two – compact and comfortable U Central saloon radio/CD U Rear cabin with two player and Digital flat screen single beds convertible TV, sliding roof canopy and into one double bed steering position U Separate bathroom with U Forward kitchen galley with shower, toilet and gas oven, hob and microwave washbasin
Boats that sleep 2+
Consort
Size: 12.3m x 3.81m (40ft x 12ft)
Available in: England - Norfolk Broads. Period England - Norfolk
17 Mar 27 Apr
28 Apr 4 May
5 May 25 May
26 May 31 May
1 Jun 22 Jun
23 Jun 13 Jul
14 Jul 17 Aug
18 Aug 31 Aug
1 Sep 14 Sep
15 Sep 28 Sep
29 Sep 31 Oct
1,180
1,370
1,470
1,910
1,695
1,930
2,205
1,900
1,655
1,210
1,135
Cirrus
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$155
$255
Sleeps 4 (2+2) 1 cabin + saloon U Door from saloon to forward sundeck seating area (Not in Ireland) Layout B Same as model 1 except: U Main rear cabin with one double bed U Saloon with singlebed sofa and dinette convertible to another single bed U Shore power on some models
Size: 8.8m x 3.6m (29ft x 11ft 2ins)
Layout B
Layout A UÊMain rear cabin with two single beds UÊSaloon with convertible double settee. Digital flat screen TV (Norfolk only) UÊSeparate bathroom with toilet and shower UÊUpper sundeck with second steering position
Layout A
Great boat for a small family or couple – deceptively spacious
Available in: France - All regions; Germany; Holland; England - Norfolk Broads. (Some bridge restrictions apply). Period France Holland & Germany Period England - Norfolk
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,415 1,250 17 Mar 27 Apr 1,240
28 Apr 4 May 1,635 1,435 28 Apr 4 May 1,465
5 May 25 May 1,960 1,715 5 May 25 May 1,580
26 May 31 May 2,195 1,930 26 May 31 May 2,045
1 Jun 22 Jun 2,285 2,020 1 Jun 22 Jun 1,795
23 Jun 13 Jul 2,385 2,120 23 Jun 13 Jul 2,055
14 Jul 17 Aug 2,530 2,245 14 Jul 17 Aug 2,335
Capri / Town Star
18 Aug 31 Aug 2,305 2,040 18 Aug 31 Aug 2,020
1 Sep 21 Sep 2,005 1,740 1 Sep 14 Sep 1,750
22 Sep 28 Sep 1,585 1,320 15 Sep 28 Sep 1,285
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,395 1,240 29 Sep 31 Oct 1,190
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$155
$255
Sleeps 3 (2+1) 1 cabin + saloon Capri
Spacious centre cockpit cruiser U Forward cabin with two U Raised exterior large single beds or steering position with a double opening roof U Saloon with dining table U Large rear deck with which is convertible into seating and folding single bed canopy
Size: 9m x 3.2m (29ft 6ins x 10ft 6ins)
Town Star
*Please note there will be a 10% increase on Thames prices from 21st July - 12th August 2012.
Capri available in: France - All regions except Lot, Alsace. Capri TS available in: France - Midi & Brittany, Belgium; Scotland; England - Thames. Town Star available in: Ireland. Period France Belgium Period England - Thames* Scotland Ireland (Town Star only)
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,155 1,125 17 Mar 27 Apr 1,035 1,095 915
28 Apr 4 May 1,325 1,285 28 Apr 4 May 1,190 1,260 1,030
5 May 25 May 1,590 1,530 5 May 25 May 1,415 1,505 1,155
26 May 31 May 1,790 1,700 26 May 31 May 1,605 1,695 1,315
1 Jun 22 Jun 1,855 1,775 1 Jun 22 Jun 1,665 1,750 1,370
23 Jun 13 Jul 1,945 1,855 23 Jun 13 Jul 1,740 1,835 1,435
14 Jul 17 Aug 2,060 1,975 14 Jul 17 Aug 1,865 1,995 1,505
18 Aug 31 Aug 1,885 1,795 18 Aug 31 Aug 1,675 1,780 1,355
Sheba
1 Sep 21 Sep 1,635 1,540 1 Sep 14 Sep 1,450 1,510 1,210
22 Sep 28 Sep 1,300 1,170 15 Sep 28 Sep 1,095 1,150 915
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,145 1,105 29 Sep 31 Oct 1,015 1,075 865
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights
8+ nights
$130
$185
Sleeps 5 (3+2) 1 cabin + saloon Spacious boat for a couple or small family for table and chairs and U Rear cabin with double bed and area for sunbathing convertible single settee U Convertible double bed in saloon U Rear bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet U Two steering positions U Shore power U Top sundeck with space
Size: 9m x 3.4m (29ft 6ins x 11ft 2ins)
Available in: France - All regions; Holland. Period France Holland
17 Mar 27 Apr 1,375 1,230
28 Apr 4 May 1,590 1,445
5 May 25 May 1,905 1,710
26 May 31 May 2,135 1,900
1 Jun 22 Jun 2,210 1,980
23 Jun 13 Jul 2,325 2,075
14 Jul 17 Aug 2,460 2,205
18 Aug 31 Aug 2,230 1,995
1 Sep 21 Sep 1,950 1,715
22 Sep 28 Sep 1,540 1,300
29 Sep 31 Oct 1,360 1,225
Collision Damage Waiver 7 nights $130
8+ nights $185
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Planning your holiday We’ve put together lots of useful information to help you plan, prepare for and enjoy your holiday. We also have a range of great extras to help you make the most of your time on the water.
Return-to-base cruising
Longer breaks
On a return cruise you can visit villages and towns on both sides of the waterway and spend longer in the places you love most. As captain you decide how far you travel in a day – all you need to plan is to be back at the base to hand over your boat at the correct time on the correct date. If you’ve travelled there by car, you can leave it safely at the base too.
Longer cruises of 10-11 days or more can also be booked subject to the boat’s availability. Many people like to use their boat as a longer term alternative to hotels and villas to allow them to spend more time in their cruising region.
In our cruising areas where there is only one base – the Lot and the Charente regions in France and the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, you will be able to explore the waterways in either direction from the base using our suggested cruising itineraries which have been designed to enable you to visit the places most enjoyed by our customers over the years.
We base our cruising distance estimates on the experience of our teams, working on an average speed of no more than 6km/hr on canals and 10km/hr on rivers. The time taken to go through a lock will vary according to the time of year and how busy the waterway is. We allow an average of 15mins, but this does not take into account waiting times which may also be necessary.
One-way cruising
Planning your cruising itinerary
Our extensive network of bases means Le Boat can offer more one-way cruises than any other operator, giving you the best opportunity to see more of your cruising region without retracing your steps. All you have to ensure is that you arrive at your end destination on the correct date and by the specified time. At the end of your holiday we can arrange for you to be transferred back to your start base by taxi or alternatively we can drive your car to be ready and waiting for you*. Taxi transfers to take you back to the airport or train station can also be arranged. There is an additional supplement for all one-way cruises, payable at the time of booking. *See page 79 for more details. This service is not available in all countries.
Our cruising itineraries are suggestions only. You can also create your own itinerary as long as it only includes waterways listed in this brochure. We recommend that you buy a detailed Waterways Guide for France or other cruising map to help you plan your holiday – visit our website or speak to our sales teams for further information on maps and guides. Our online Cruising Companion also gives lots of detailed information about your cruising area; it has been developed on the back of the extensive local knowledge of our base teams and feedback from our customers.
Please also note that for operational reasons, the direction of your one-way cruise may need to be changed at short notice, or switched to a return-to-base cruise. Please ask the sales teams/agents for more details.
Short breaks All our return-to-base cruises are suitable for short breaks, or you can choose one of the specific itineraries outlined in the brochure.Short breaks can be booked in advance during low and mid season to be completed by 15th June or to depart after 20th August 2012. In high season, short breaks can only be booked within four weeks of departure. Boats are available for short breaks from 16:00 on the day of departure and must be returned by 09:00 on the last day.
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Cruising distance & time
Captain’s Handbook Our Captain’s Handbook gives boat handling advice and rules of the waterways. Taking time to familiarise yourself with the signals and signs you’ll see on the waterways as well as procedures for going through locks will ensure you have a safe and happy holiday. But don’t forget – everyone is given a hands-on demonstration before they set off, so don’t worry!
See page 79 for prices and details of all our holiday extras and services
Captain’s Handbook All you need to know to plan and enjoy your holiday on the water
Licences
Pets & Vets
You don’t need a special boat licence to hire or drive any of our boats unless you cruise in some areas in Germany. Where licences are required, they need to be obtained in your country before arriving on holiday. Even for cruises in Germany where no licence is required, customers are still required to attend a special 2hr training course prior to departure. For more information, please see the map and details on page 34 - 35, or alternatively ask our sales teams/agents for advice.
A maximum of two wellbehaved pets are welcome on board but a pet cleaning supplement is payable. Check our online Cruising Companion or ask our sales teams for details of local vets if ‘Pet Passport’ vaccinations are required before travelling home.
Travel & parking If you are driving to the base you’ll find maps, GPS co-ordinates and address details on our website – or alternatively ask our sales teams. If you are arriving by train or plane we can arrange for a taxi to transfer you to and from the base. Parking facilities vary according to the base you are visiting.Some bases have secure/locked parking and/or garages on site or nearby which can be used for a small charge when booked in advance. Our sales team will be happy to advise you on parking options and costs for each base.
Fishing Europe’s waterways are stocked with an abundance of fish and are a delight for fisherman. For advice on fishing permits, which may be needed in your cruising area, please check out our website or speak to our sales team for more information. Keen anglers will love our Angler’s pack (see page 79) for details.
Swimming
Locks
Swimming is not permitted in the canals and is only possible in rivers and lakes where you are advised that it is possible to do so. Check our online Cruising Companion or ask the base where swimming is possible, including the locations of open-air swimming pools. You can enjoy seaside fun by cruising from our base in Nieuwpoort, Belgium where the white sandy beaches of the northern coastline are great for families, and the Camargue, where the warmer Mediterranean promises a perfect blend of sun, sand and sea!
What to pack Soft bags are much better than suitcases! Remember to bring rubber-soled shoes and leather or gardening gloves are useful when holding the ropes in the locks. Binoculars and a torch are also a good idea.
TVs, mobile phones & WiFi In some cruising areas you may find it is not possible to get a good TV, mobile phone or internet signal. Coverage is usually better nearer the towns and villages, where there is also often WiFi access too. Please remember that roaming charges can make it very expensive to send and receive information abroad via digital telecom networks.
Insurance
You will find various different styles of locks on the canals and rivers in this brochure. Most of the locks are automatic and manned by lock-keepers. Opening hours will be advised by your base, as they vary from country to country, and in different cruising regions. Locks are generally open every day but some are closed on Public Holidays. More details on the different types of locks and how to pass through a lock can be found in our Captain’s Handbook.
Lock-free cruising If you’re looking for lock-free cruising, then a return-to-base cruise from our base in St. Gilles in the Camargue is a perfect choice. The Camargue area has few locks to navigate overall.
Age limit You must be 18 years old to hire a Le Boat self-drive cruiser; 21 years in Ireland.
Customer guarantee We want you to enjoy a great cruising holiday and will do our very best to ensure this is the case. In the unlikely event of a breakdown or technical problem that prevents its usage we will send an engineer as soon as possible. If your boat is considered unusable for more than half a day you will be offered compensation based on the daily hire rate.
We strongly recommend that you take out our personal travel insurance or make suitable alternative arrangements.
Our experienced sales teams are always happy to help. Contact details are on the back cover
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Great Holiday Extras...
New for 2012 Book a Vision Crew! For an extra touch of luxury, why not book a Captain to drive your boat along the Canal du Midi? We can also arrange for a chef to be on board too, cooking delicious local cuisine for you and your party. Staying on board in one of the en-suite cabins, our Vision Crew will help you make the most of your journey along this historic waterway. This luxury service will only be available during July and August, and only on the Vision, so book early to guarantee crew availability. See page 79 for guide prices, and call our sales team or agents for further information.
Bikes for everyone!
Comfort cushions
For collecting your morning baguette to exploring more of your cruising area the vast majority of our customers find bikes very useful to take on board with them. Flat tow paths make for easy cycling, while for the more adventurous, your new surroundings are great for exploring on two wheels. Choose from either cross-country bikes or lighter standard bikes. Children’s bikes, including Tag-along bikes - NEW for 2012 and child seats are also available for hire from most bases, where you can also buy helmets if you forget to bring your own!
Why not hire a pack of top deck cushions for extra comfort while you cruise. They also double as sunbathing mattresses! Cushions are provided on our five and six anchor boats.
Special occasion gift baskets If you are celebrating a special birthday or occasion, why not preorder one of our beautifully presented special occasion gift baskets. Full of local delicacies and regional specialities, this is a great way to mark a special occasion.
BBQs Lighting a charcoal BBQ is prohibited for fire safety reasons along most waterways. For this reason, we offer gas BBQs which attach to the railings of your boat, giving you the flexibility and fun to have outdoor BBQs whenever you want! An extra lantern to light up the night time skies makes all the difference!
Early boarding & Late check-out
Angler’s pack For the really keen fishermen among you, our angling pack (dinghy & outboard motor) will help you reach the most secluded stretch of water, and maybe catch the big one! These packs are available in Ireland and a selection of other popular fishing destinations. We can also help you with obtaining fishing permits locally on arrival. We also sell a range of fishing gear at most of our bases if you decide you fancy a spot of fishing! Ask our sales teams or agents for further details.
Entertainment pack If you’re worried about how to keep the kids amused (and even grown-ups need amusing sometimes!), you can hire a portable DVD player from most bases. Just don’t forget to bring your DVDs! All our boats have radio/ CD players on board too, so you can bring your own music too.
Kayaks & Dinghies For extra fun on the water, we offer 2-seater kayaks for hire on the Norfolk Broads in the UK. Ask our sales teams or agents for further details. Now even earlier! Why not make the most of your time on the water and register for our Early Boarding and Late Check-Out service, which enables you to collect your boat BETWEEN 11:00 - 12:00, or FROM 14:00 on the first day and return your boat by 12:00 on the last day. (Normally our boats are available from 16:00 and need to be returned by 09:00 at the end of your holiday). Please note that due to operational reasons, it may not always be possible to
Pre-order your groceries
offer this service. Please check with our sales teams or agents.
Cleaning service After a relaxing holiday you probably don’t want to spend your last evening cleaning the boat, so why not pre-book our cleaning service and let us take care of this for you. Prices are dependant on boat size/model, so please ask our sales teams for more details when you book.
Parasols Parasols are essential for providing shade while you cruise. They are provided on board your boats for a refundable deposit, so take good care of them!
Take advantage of our advance grocery ordering service which allows you to order a selection of grocery packs which will be ready on board for you when you arrive. This is especially useful if you are not driving to your base, or know you will be arriving after the supermarkets have closed. Check out our website or ask our sales teams for more details.
Eco-pack Help us preserve the waterways for future enjoyment by buying our Eco-pack of cleaning products and toiletries.
Our experienced sales teams are always happy to help. Contact details are on the back cover
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Discounts, Extras & Offers
Booking your holiday -
You can book direct, online or via one of our agents.
Our prices include
Our prices exclude
A fully equipped boat
Travel to/from the base
Towels and linen for all passengers
Fuel & Fuel Deposit
Boat handling demonstration
Damage Waiver (CDW)
Technical support 7 days/week
Compulsory Extras & Optional Extras
On board cruising information
Personal holiday or cancellation insurance
Compulsory Holiday Extras BOAT DAMAGE protection: Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- There are certain compulsory additional costs which you need to take into account when planning your holiday.
Fuel
We encourage all customers to take great care not to damage their boat, or that of anyone else, while on holiday. All customers must pay either a non-refundable Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or a refundable Damage Deposit. With the CDW you will be fully covered if your boat is returned damaged, or if there is any accidental damage or injury to third parties. Our CDW rates vary from $130 - $410 depending on boat type and duration, and are listed alongside each boat on pages 58-73. The refundable Damage Deposit will be used if your boat is returned damaged or if there has been any accidental damage or injury to third parties. The refundable Damage Deposit varies from $1570 - $3055 depending on boat type. Neither the CDW nor the refundable Damage Deposit covers loss or theft of, or damage to items of boat equipment or inventory. The replacement cost of any items of boat equipment or inventory will be charged for separately. Please see our terms and conditions for more details.
Your boat is supplied with a full tank of diesel at the start of your cruise and you will not normally need to refuel en-route. Fuel is an additional cost which you pay locally in local currency at the end of your holiday. Fuel charges are calculated on either a ‘per hour’ basis in all countries except for England, Scotland and Ireland, where it is charged on a ‘per litre’ basis. The sales teams will be happy to advise an approximate fuel cost for your holiday. Up-todate fuel tariffs can be found on our website. Please note that fuel is charged according to market rates and is subject to change.
Fuel Deposit Before departure, you must leave a fuel deposit towards the cost of the fuel for your cruise. At the end of your holiday you will either be refunded the difference or asked to pay any excess as necessary. Fuel Deposit tariffs are based on the engine size of your boat. 1 Week
2 Weeks
Short Break
6+ & 8+ boats
220€
300€
150€
2+ & 4+ boats
200€
300€
120€
Discounts & Special Offers Offer
Description
Book before 30.11.11
Early Booking Discount
Group Booking
Family Booking Includes school holidays!*
4 Anchors
Further Information Book Before 31.12.11
Save 10%
Save 8%
3 Anchors
Save 12%
Save 10%
2 Anchors
Save 15%
Save 12%
2 boats Save 10%; 3 boats Save 12.5%; 4 boats Save 15%; 5 boats Save 17.5%; 6 boats Save 20% Save 10% Book BEFORE 31/12/11 to secure family discount DURING ALL school holidays. From 01.01.12 school holidays are excluded from this offer.
Take advantage of our guaranteed early discounts and book early to secure the boat and dates of your choice. Not applicable to Thames bookings 21.07.12 – 12.08.12.
Save up to 20% when booking more than one boat per holiday booking, starting and finishing on the same dates Cruise as a family with children and save up to 10% on all cruising destinations. Receive a 5% discount for 1 child and 10% discount for 2 children all season. Excludes departures between 30.06.12 – 18.08.12, unless booking is made before 31.12.11. All children must be under the age of 16 on the last day of your holiday
Extended Booking
Save 10%
For all cruises of 14 nights or more, receive a 10% discount off 2nd and subsequent weeks
Short Breaks
3 nights = 55% of weekly price 4 nights = 65% of weekly price 5 nights = 75% of weekly price
You can book a short break at any time for departures to be completed by 15.06.12 or departing after 20.08.12. Short breaks are also possible during the summer season and can be booked up to 4 weeks before departure.
All 6 and 5 Anchor boats are excluded from our offers. Discounts can be combined up to a maximum of 15%
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Want to cruise on something faster? Discover the ease & luxury of a Powercat Holiday The Moorings Power yacht vacations puts you at the helm of a new, spacious, custom built and easy to use Power catamaran. You are the captain as you cruise to hidden coves, secluded beaches, vibrant coral reefs and romantic island anchorages that only a private yacht can reach. Choose from 9 spectacular cruising grounds including the British Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, Seychelles, Tonga and Tahiti. New for summer 2012, we’ve added Moorings Power to our Mediterranean bases in Agana, Croatia; Gocek, Turkey; and Lefkas, Greece!
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Our Powercats are easy to handle, and no formal certification is required in most locations. Our Vacation Planning Specialists are available to assist you with anything extra you may require. Visit www.Moorings.co.uk/power to view destination videos, virtual tours and read customer reviews. Our online booking features make it easy to arrange your perfect vacation.
No formal certification is required in most destinations. To find out more, visit www.mooringspower.com.au
Greener holidays for a greener planet Responsible cruising…. Every year we help hundreds of people discover the pleasures of inland waterways cruising. Unhurried and relaxed, this is a perfect holiday for discovering the simple pleasures of your cruising region – both on and off the water. However it is important that we all help to protect and preserve these wonderful natural surroundings for the enjoyment of future generations. Please keep to the strict speed limits which exist to help reduce bank-side erosion and protect the huge variety of wildlife and birdlife that live there. Check the boat’s wake behind you – your wash should not break against the river bank. We also encourage you to dispose of your rubbish carefully, recycling wherever possible and to use environmentally-friendly shower gels, soaps and washing-up liquid while on board the boat – all of which are on sale at our departure bases. During your cruise you will share the waterways with many other users – including commercial barges, fishermen, sailors, bathers and property owners along the waterside. Following basic rules of courtesy we ask you to always slow down when passing moored boats or when approaching fishermen or other smaller boats. Please also respect any signs on the banks and canal side paths and don’t tie up on private moorings or pass the ropes around trees and obstruct the towpaths.
….. Responsible tourism Le Boat is part of the marine division of TUI Travel PLC and shares in the company’s wider vision to provide holidays that respect the environment, support the culture and people of our destinations and offer real economic benefit to local communities. We draw upon the local communities in which we operate for a range of specialist skills – from upholsterers and curtain makers, to engineers, mechanics and additional seasonal staff. We also source local produce from local farmers and vineyards to make our special occasion special occasion gift baskets. We take our responsibility for caring for the environment very seriously and are actively working with local and waterways authorities in all our cruising regions to ensure we comply with and, where possible, shape future legislation and implement best practice procedures. From an operational point of view we ensure our engines are maintained to a high standard to both minimise noise and CO2 pollution and maximise fuel efficiency. We use biodegradable cleaning products to keep the boats clean and all boats are designed to be capable of storing waste products. We recycle all waste materials wherever possible and comply with stringent waste oil and anti-freeze collection procedures. We are committed to making sure our new products and fleet are as efficient as possible and have a minimum impact on the environment in which they operate - as embodied by the design and development of the new Vision, part of the 1500 Series of hybrid cruisers which joined the fleet in 2011. Key environmental features of our new boats include the option for hybrid cruising under solar-generated electric power, very low CO2 emissions and minimal noise pollution.
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Le Boat Terms & Conditions Legal The Booking conditions detailed on pages 82-83 apply to any bookings that you make with us and should therefore be read carefully. They contain some exclusions and limitations of liability. If any part of these Booking Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder of these Booking Conditions will not be affected and will remain valid and enforceable. All the holidays in this brochure are operated by Crown Travel Limited trading as Le Boat (hereinafter called ‘Le Boat’, ‘the company’ or ‘we’), registered office TUI Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL, registered number 02095375, a member of the TUI Travel Plc group of companies and are sold subject to the following conditions: Crown Travel Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V6650. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact www.abta.com. 1. Your Contract The person making the booking (the ‘lead name’) must be 18 years old or over (21yrs or over in Ireland) and possess the legal capacity and authority to make the booking and accepts these booking conditions on behalf of everyone in their party. A provisional booking can be made and held for up to 3 days. You will be expected to pay 35% of the holiday cost as deposit at the time of booking. If you are booking within 10 weeks of departure full payment must be made at the time of booking. If we accept your booking, we will issue a Confirmation Invoice. A contract will exist between us from the date we issue the Confirmation Invoice or if you book within 7 days of departure the contract will exist when we accept your payment. When you receive the Confirmation Invoice please check the details carefully and inform us immediately if anything is incorrect. Once a booking has been confirmed, offers and discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. The balance of the price of your holiday must be paid at least 70 days (10 weeks) before your departure date. If the balance is not paid in full by 10 weeks we will retain your deposit and cancel the booking. If you book through an agent, all contact with you will be via them. Payment for your holiday can be made by credit/debit card, cheque (made payable to Sunsail Australia) or bank transfer. Any payment made by credit card will be subject to a 2% charge for Visa and MasterCard or 3% for American Express. 2. Your Holiday Price Prices are accurate in the currency given in this brochure at the date of publication, but could have since changed. Prices in this brochure supersede all other prices in other material printed at an earlier stage. Once you have made your booking, paid a 35% deposit per booking plus payment for any extras requested, the cost of your holiday will not normally be subject to any change. This does not apply to invoice errors or omissions. Extras not booked and paid for at the time of early booking will be charged at the new season prices at the base. Certain payments, as indicated in the pricing information, may be taken locally at the destination base in local currency. The prices quoted in the brochure are based on costs, exchange rates, taxes and levies as known at June 2011. Changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However, there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes any amendment charges. You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of $5.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option to change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancel and receive a full refund, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.
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Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. 3. Conditions of hire Hirers must be over the age of 18 years (21 years in Ireland). The minimum number of people required to hire a boat is 2 adults. For larger boats we recommend a minimum of 3-4 adults are needed to handle the boat comfortably. The number of passengers on board may not exceed the maximum amount of passengers the boat is licensed for. The Hirer must conform to the rules of river navigation, and also the instruction given by the company and the river authorities. The Hirer shall restrict his cruising to those waters permitted by the company. The Hirer shall not sail after nightfall, nor engage in towing, sub hiring or lending of the boat. 4. Law and Jurisdiction The parties acknowledge and agree that this agreement, and any claim or dispute arising from or related to this agreement, will be exclusively governed by English law. The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales in relation to any claim arising out of this agreement. 5. Liability We will only accept responsibility for our own negligent acts or omissions. Where the holiday services are to be provided by an independent carrier or other supplier of services for example without limitation a ferry operator, and where we are only acting as booking agent in the provision of these services then we undertake no responsibility for and are not liable for the misrepresentations, breaches of contract, breaches of statutory duty or negligence of the carrier or other supplier of services. This means that in the event of you suffering personal injury, illness or death as a result of any act or omission of a carrier or other supplier of services (or their employees) or you having any complaint about the quality of the services provided or having any other complaint at all, your sole right of redress will be against the independent carrier or other supplier of services who provided such service and Le Boat shall not be under any liability at all (whether in contract, tort or otherwise). Our liability to you for any loss or damage which you may suffer is limited to three times the price of your holiday. This excludes personal injury resulting from the nonperformance or improper performance of the services involved in the holiday, and is subject to the limitation of liability described below. Health and safety standards applicable to the services provided by us under this contract should meet the local standards applicable to your holiday destination. Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of 3 times the cost of your holiday. Our liability in all cases will be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to any relevant international convention as detailed below. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the international conventions, from our offices – see address on the back of the brochure. 6. Conditions of Carriage If any international convention applies to, or governs, any of the services or facilities included in your holiday arranged or provided by us, or provided by any of our suppliers, and you make a claim against us of any nature arising out of death, injury, loss or damage suffered during or as a result of the provision of those services or facilities, our liability to pay you compensation and/or the amount (if any) of compensation payable to you by us will be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to that provided for by the international convention concerned (in each case including in respect of the conditions of liability, the time for bringing any claim and the type and amount of any damages that can be awarded). For the avoidance of doubt, this means that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitations of compensation contained in any of these Conventions or any other international conventions applicable to your holiday. Other than as set out above, and as is detailed elsewhere in these booking conditions, we shall have no legal liability whatsoever to you for any loss or damage.
7. Insurance Le Boat has comprehensively insured the boat and its equipment. The policy covers damage or loss to the boat and its equipment and also no less than €7m third party liability. This policy extends to cover any incident caused by the Hirer or the Hirer’s crew. This policy is included in the cost of your holiday. The policy in place has certain reasonable exclusions to cover as a result of certain actions by the Hirer or the Hirer’s crew. These include wilful damage or gross negligence, person being under the influence of drugs or alcohol or as result of not obeying the instructions of a member of Le Boat staff. If the insurer fails to indemnify Le Boat because of the above then the Hirer is responsible for all costs. Le Boat insurance does also not cover the refundable damage deposit if there is evidence of gross neglect. If the damage is in excess of the refundable damage deposit the hirer will be expected to cover all costs. Adults will at all times be responsible for the minors in their care. 8. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) Insurers charge Le Boat an excess with every incident and also the cost of claims potentially forces up the premiums we pay. To encourage a duty of care from you, the Hirer, and to contribute to covering this cost you must pay either: Option 1: a non-refundable collision damage waiver (CDW) which can be paid on arrival or at the time of booking. CDW rates are listed for each boat on pages 61-73. With this option you will be fully covered if the boat is returned damaged, or an accident has resulted in its loss, as well as costs of any accidental damage or injury to any third parties. This will not be the case if there is evidence of gross neglect, which is excluded from our cover under our insurance policy. Loss of or damage to any item of inventory or boat equipment will be charged at a replacement cost, details of which are available at our bases. These charges do not alter the Hirer’s potential liability outlined in Clause 7 – Insurance. Option 2: a refundable damage deposit which is to be paid in local currency at the base upon your arrival by either credit card or cash deposit. The deposit which varies according to boat type/duration of holiday (£1,010 - £1,730) / (€1,155 - €2,250) will only be retained in part or in full if the boat is returned damaged or an accident has resulted in its loss, as well as costs of any accidental damage or injury to any third parties. This damage deposit will be the extent of your liability in respect of any damage to the boat except where there is evidence of gross neglect in which case you will be expected to cover the full extent of any repair costs. Loss of or damage to any item of inventory or boat equipment will be charged at a replacement cost, details of which are available at our bases. See Clause 14. Single sex bookings are required to pay the refundable damage deposit to encourage duty of care. 9. Group bookings We accept group bookings but reserve the right to charge an additional fee, which will be charged at the Base Manager’s discretion and payable locally. Group bookings are required to leave a refundable damage deposit (see Clause 8, Option 2) to encourage duty of care. 10. Personal Insurance Le Boat’s insurance does not cover the Hirer’s personal belongings and we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover yourself against any possible risk. Le Boat or your travel agent offers a travel insurance scheme, details of which can be obtained from the sales teams or our website. Please note you must have travel insurance either with Le Boat’s provider or by arranging a policy yourself which provides comparable or greater cover under all sections. 11. Force Majeure We regret we cannot pay any compensation where performance or prompt performance of our contact with you is prevented or affected by reason of circumstances amounting to ‘Force Majeure’. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to: the destruction or damage of your boat through fire, flood, explosion, storm or weather damage; accidental damage; criminal damage or any other force outside of our control. These also include flooding, shortage of water, obstruction, repairs to any waterway, lock or navigational equipment, shortage of or non availability of fuel, riots or civil strife, industrial action or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, port blockades, war or threat of war, and actual or threatened terrorist activity or similar.
Le Boat Terms & Conditions 12. Hirer’s suitability The Hirer must accept responsibility for the proper conduct of him/herself and any members of their party. Le Boat cannot be held responsible for under-age consumption of alcohol. We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to terminate without further notice the holiday arrangements of any client who refuses to comply with the instructions or orders of the company staff, agent or other responsible person whose behaviour in their opinion is likely to cause distress, damage or danger or annoyance to other customers, staff, any third party or to property. Upon such termination our responsibility for your holiday ceases and we shall not be liable for any extra costs incurred by you. 13. Cancellation i). If you change or cancel your booking: If, after our booking confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date, boat or destination, we will do our utmost to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. If you or any member of your party is unable to proceed with the holiday, you can transfer the booking to a substitute person, providing they satisfy all the conditions applicable to the original booking and your request is received by us at least 14 days prior to departure. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing signed by the Lead Name or your travel agent. The price of your holiday may increase or decrease to reflect the changes requested by you. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $85 per booking amendment and any further cost we incur in making this alteration. Please check whether your holiday insurance will cover any changes or increased costs resulting from a change. Should you request a major alteration within 10 weeks of departure date (such as a change of date or area) or if you want to amend your holiday departure date to a date not within the current year then this will be treated as a cancellation and re-booking. You or any member of your party may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Period before departure within which notice of cancellation or major changes is received by us
Cancellation Fees
Amendment Fees
More than 70 days / 10 weeks
Deposit only
$85 amendment fee
70 - 43 days (10 to 6 weeks)
40% of total holiday cost
$85 amendment fee
42 - 15 days (6 to 2 weeks)
60% of total holiday cost
$85 amendment fee
14 days and under (2 weeks or less)
100% of total holiday cost
$170 amendment fee
Written notification (by post or email) from the Lead Name or your travel agent on your behalf must be received by our After Sales Team. Cancellation will be effective on the date which it is received by Le Boat. Note: If the reasons for your cancellation are covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. Cancellations accrue the following charges: Period before departure within which a major Compensation change is notified to you or your travel agent per person More than 70 days
Nil
43 - 70 days
$25
15 - 42 days
$35
14 days and under
$55
ii). If we cancel or amend your holiday: The arrangements for holidays in this brochure are made many months in advance and it is sometimes inevitable that changes or cancellations may need to be made. We reserve the right to make such changes should they become necessary. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. Sometimes we may have to make a major change to your booking, this would include, but is not limited to, change of cruising area, change of departure date and change of boat to a lesser model. If we have to make a major change to your holiday (other than due to your default in payment) we will: a) Offer you an alternative holiday to the same or better standard (where available) b) Offer you a lesser holiday and a refund of the difference in price (where available); or c) Cancel your holiday and give you a full refund of all monies paid excluding any insurance premiums paid to us.
In all cases, except where the major change arises due to reasons of Force Majeure (see clause 11) or due to insufficient bookings to operate a particular base we will as a minimum pay compensation as detailed above. We strongly recommend you provide us with an emergency contact telephone number in case of any unexpected changes that need to be made to your holiday at short notice. 14. Accidents and Loss/Damage of Equipment If the boat is involved in an accident of any nature, the Hirer must immediately contact the base and complete an accident report form (found on board) and ask any other party involved to complete the same form. The Hirer will not ask for any repairs to be carried out without Le Boat’s agreement. On arrival, the Hirer will be asked to check the boat for external signs of damage and indicate these areas on a separate form. The Hirer will also be asked to sign an inventory list detailing all critical items of inventory for which a separate fee is charged should they not be returned, or returned damaged. Should any equipment be lost, stolen or broken, the Hirer must report this on return of the boat. A separate fee for certain items lost or damaged will be charged. This must be paid for locally and in local currency. Such items include, but are not limited to: gangplank, tv/dvd remote controls, mallet, pegs, parasol, outdoor table and chairs. 15. Embarkation/Disembarkation and Cruising Route Embarkation & Disembarkation: Boat embarkation time is from 16:00 on your start day and disembarkation must be by 09:00 on the final day. For an additional fee(s), and subject to operational constraints, early boarding from between 11:00-12:00 and after 14:00 and late check-out from 12:00 can be pre-booked and will be detailed on your booking confirmation summary. Cruising route: For operational reasons, the Company reserves the right change the direction of your one-way cruise; to make a one-way cruise a return-to-base cruise and to make a return-to-base cruise a one-way cruise. Such changes may be required at late notice. These changes will not entitle the Hirer to cancel with a refund or compensation. 16. Navigational Restrictions The Le Boat brochure offers a number of cruising suggestions for each region based on our experience and knowledge of the area. At the start of your cruise you will receive detailed cruising information for your region, clearly stating which waterways are navigable and which are prohibited or restricted. The base team will also advise on any specific routes which are prohibited or restricted, or procedures falling under the control of Inland Waterways Authorities for your cruising area. Our Customer Guarantee (see page 75) does not cover cruising in areas that are prohibited or restricted. Customers who require assistance (towing/haulage) as a result of cruising in prohibited/restricted areas will incur an additional charge, payable locally in local currency. Please contact the sales team prior to departure if you wish to cruise on any waterways not covered in our brochure. 17. Technical Assistance Le Boat has a breakdown service during normal working hours every day of the week. We will endeavour to attend and repair a breakdown or technical incident as quickly as possible. The Hirer will have no claim against Le Boat for any failure caused by the Hirer including but not limited to grounding, and in such instances the company will reserve the right to recover from the Hirer the expenses incurred in rectifying the matter. 18. Return of the boat / Cleaning service The boat must be returned by 09:00 on your final day at the correct base, unless you have booked and paid for a late check-out, in which case the boat must be returned by 12:00. Late returns will incur an abandonment fee of £330 /€500. All customers must return the boat in a reasonably clean state with the following completed: i) all rubbish neatly bagged up; ii) all crockery and utensils cleaned and re-stored; iii) beds stripped; iv) decks mopped. If the boat is left in an unsatisfactory condition, the boat’s cleaning fee will be charged. Cleaning service: You may pay an additional cleaning fee of $100-$190 dependant on the size of the boat and we will take care of the final cleaning of your boat. In this case all you are asked to do is to bag up your rubbish.
19. Fuel Charges & Fuel Deposit Fuel is charged according to market rates and is subject to fluctuations in diesel prices. At the time of going to press, the hourly fuel charge is £4.50-£9/€5-€13 depending on boat type and usage, but could have since changed. In France, Germany, Holland, Belgium and Italy, Le Boat charges for fuel according to the amount of hours the engine has been running. At the start of your cruise you will be informed how much the hourly charge will be and the current engine hours on your boat will be agreed and recorded with you. In Ireland, England and Scotland Le Boat charges fuel by the litre. At the start of your cruise your boat will have a full tank of fuel and you will be advised by the base staff how much your fuel will cost per litre. Before departing the base you will be required to leave a Fuel Deposit payable locally in local currency (see page 78 for details). At the end of your holiday you will either pay an additional fuel cost to cover the amount of fuel actually used, or you will be due a refund if your fuel consumption is less than the deposit paid. 20. Boat Descriptions & Fleet availability Boat layout plans, specifications and illustrations in the brochure are for general guidance. Some models within boat classes have minor variations. Fleet availability for each cruising suggestion / cruising region is correct at time of going to press, but is subject to change without notice. 21. Pets To allow for additional cleaning, a supplement of $70 per pet is charged to take a maximum of two pets on board our boats. You are required to bring a basket/blanket for pets to sleep on and to refrain from letting pets lie on bedding or settees. Please do not leave pets unattended on your boat. If despite paying the pet cleaning supplement the base manager feels extra cleaning is required on the return of your boat, you will be asked to pay an additional boat cleaning fee. 22. Passport and Visa Requirements Whilst we are able to provide basic advice to clients regarding passports and visa requirements, you should check with the appropriate Embassy, Consulate or Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the exact requirements for your chosen holiday. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct passport and visas for the holiday. If you fail to do so, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer, nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements. 23. Complaints If you have a complaint whilst you are on holiday, please inform the base manager or a Le Boat office immediately so that remedial actions can be taken. If you wish to make a claim against us then you must notify us in writing within 35 days of your return home by writing to a Le Boat office or your travel agent - details of which can be found on the cover of this brochure. 24. Data Protection Le Boat’s Privacy Policy sets out what information we collect, how we collect it, and what we do with it. To see a full copy of the policy, please visit www.leboat.com.au. To ensure your holiday runs smoothly, we need to use information such as your name and address, special needs, dietary requirements, etc. We will apply appropriate security measures to protect this data. However, we must pass it to suppliers of your travel arrangements, including airlines, hotels and transport companies. We may also supply it to security or credit checking companies and to public authorities such as customs and immigration. We will only pass data, including sensitive information regarding disabilities or dietary and religious requirements to people responsible for your travel arrangements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers in the EAA or elsewhere, we cannot provide your booking. When you make this booking, you consent to this information being passed to the relevant people. We can supply a copy of your information held by us; there is a small charge for providing this. We may use the address, telephone, mobile and email information you supply to contact you with news, information and special offers offered by Le Boat, via direct mail, telephone, email and/or text message. If you do not want this service, please write to the Le Boat office address on the back of this brochure or advise your Travel Agent.
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