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South: Aquitaine - Camargue - Canal du Midi
Burgundy: Nivernais, Loire | Burgundy: Saone, Seilles, Doubs
Big West: Brittany - Charente - Lot-en-Quercy - Mayenne, Pays de la Loire
Early Booking Discount
5% Discount or bookings made more than 120 days before departure
Valid for booking of one week minimum
(Discounts cannot be combined together)
Click here for other All Year Discounts
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2018 Seasons |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
16 Mar- 12 Apr
28 Sep - 10 Nov |
13 Apr - 03 May
14 Sep - 27 Sep |
04 May - 28 Jun
31 Aug - 13 Sep |
29 Jun - 12 Jul
17 Aug - 30 Aug |
13 Jul - 16 Aug |
France 2018 Weekly Rates are in Euros |
Classic Class |
Cat |
Dep |
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
|
2 |
780 |
WE / MW |
428 |
508 |
624 |
704 |
780 |
WEEK |
749 |
889 |
1092 |
1232 |
1365 |
|
2 |
780 |
WE / MW |
472 |
556 |
684 |
772 |
856 |
WEEK |
826 |
973 |
1197 |
1351 |
1498 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
540 |
620 |
700 |
904 |
980 |
WEEK |
945 |
1085 |
1225 |
1582 |
1715 |
Aurore 33
4/6 berth |
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
580 |
684 |
840 |
948 |
1052 |
WEEK |
1015 |
1197 |
1470 |
1659 |
1841 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
592 |
648 |
864 |
968 |
1076 |
WEEK |
1036 |
1134 |
1512 |
1694 |
1883 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
660 |
780 |
960 |
1080 |
1200 |
WEEK |
1155 |
1365 |
1680 |
1890 |
2100 |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
684 |
748 |
996 |
1120 |
1244 |
WEEK |
1197 |
1309 |
1743 |
1960 |
2177 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
688 |
812 |
1000 |
1124 |
1248 |
WEEK |
1204 |
1421 |
1750 |
1967 |
2184 |
|
4 |
780 |
WE / MW |
692 |
756 |
1008 |
1132 |
1260 |
WEEK |
1211 |
1323 |
1764 |
1981 |
2205 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
696 |
824 |
1012 |
1140 |
1268 |
WEEK |
1218 |
1442 |
1771 |
1995 |
2219 |
Classic 1200
8/10 berth |
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
696 |
824 |
1012 |
1140 |
1268 |
WEEK |
1218 |
1442 |
1771 |
1995 |
2219 |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
804 |
876 |
992 |
1200 |
1320 |
WEEK |
1407 |
1533 |
1736 |
2100 |
1320 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
792 |
936 |
1152 |
1296 |
1440 |
WEEK |
1386 |
1638 |
2016 |
2268 |
2520 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
792 |
936 |
1152 |
1296 |
1440 |
WEEK |
1386 |
1638 |
2016 |
2268 |
2520 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
903 |
994 |
1114 |
1246 |
1320 |
WEEK |
1580 |
1740 |
1950 |
2180 |
2310 |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
780 |
852 |
1136 |
1280 |
1420 |
WEEK |
1365 |
1491 |
1988 |
2240 |
2485 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
800 |
872 |
1160 |
1304 |
1452 |
WEEK |
1400 |
1526 |
2030 |
2282 |
2541 |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
1060 |
1104 |
1252 |
1532 |
1660 |
WEEK |
1855 |
1932 |
2191 |
2681 |
2905 |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
876 |
1036 |
1276 |
1436 |
1596 |
WEEK |
1533 |
1813 |
2233 |
2513 |
2793 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
936 |
1108 |
1364 |
1532 |
1704 |
WEEK |
1638 |
1939 |
2387 |
2681 |
2982 |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
1060 |
1088 |
1236 |
1508 |
1644 |
WEEK |
1855 |
1904 |
2163 |
2639 |
2877 |
Haines Rive 40CV
6/8 Berth |
5 |
800 |
WE / MW |
916 |
1084 |
1336 |
1500 |
1668 |
WEEK |
1603 |
1897 |
2338 |
2625 |
2919 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
1140 |
1348 |
1660 |
1868 |
2076 |
WEEK |
1995 |
2359 |
2905 |
3269 |
3633 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
988 |
1076 |
1436 |
1616 |
1796 |
WEEK |
1729 |
1883 |
2531 |
2828 |
3143 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
1320 |
1316 |
1492 |
1892 |
2040 |
WEEK |
2310 |
2303 |
2611 |
3311 |
3570 |
|
6 |
1200 |
WE / MW |
1172 |
1232 |
1396 |
1688 |
1840 |
WEEK |
2051 |
2156 |
2443 |
2954 |
3220 |
|
2 |
780 |
WE / MW |
448 |
524 |
592 |
772 |
856 |
WEEK |
784 |
917 |
1036 |
1351 |
1498 |
|
3 |
1200 |
WE / MW |
904 |
948 |
1076 |
1356 |
1504 |
WEEK |
1582 |
1659 |
1883 |
2373 |
2632 |
|
6 |
1200 |
WE / MW |
1376 |
1624 |
2000 |
2252 |
2500 |
WEEK |
2408 |
2842 |
3500 |
3941 |
4375 |
Premium Class |
Cat |
Dep |
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
|
4 |
860 |
WE / MW |
1068 |
1312 |
1596 |
1688 |
1876 |
WEEK |
1869 |
2296 |
2793 |
2954 |
3283 |
|
5 |
960 |
WE / MW |
1296 |
1592 |
1936 |
2048 |
2276 |
WEEK |
2268 |
2786 |
3388 |
3584 |
3983 |
|
6 |
1200 |
WE / MW |
1424 |
1752 |
2124 |
2252 |
2500 |
WEEK |
2492 |
3066 |
3717 |
3941 |
4375 |
|
6 |
1200 |
WE / MW |
1584 |
1948 |
2364 |
2504 |
2780 |
WEEK |
2772 |
3409 |
4137 |
4382 |
4865 |
Access Class |
Cat |
Dep |
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
520 |
600 |
680 |
884 |
960 |
WEEK |
910 |
1050 |
1190 |
1547 |
1680 |
|
3 |
780 |
WE / MW |
636 |
756 |
936 |
1056 |
1176 |
WEEK |
1113 |
1323 |
1638 |
1848 |
2058 |
Click here for Optional Extras information
Click here for Base Schedules / Week Ends / Mini-Weeks information |
* Price list printed the 1st of September 2017 with the French VAT which is 20% and which may be subject to variation. In case of overlap of two periods, the price will be calculated according to the number of days in each period.
From: Agde, Briare, Cahors, Carcassonne, Carnon, Cognac, Colombiers, Coulanges-sur-Yonne, Châtillon-en-Bazois, Chenillé-Changé,Daon, Digoin, Fourques-sur-Garonne, Homps, La Suze Sur Sarthe, Luzech, Languimberg, Louhans, Montreux Château, Pont-à-Bar, Pontailler-sur-Saône, Redon, Walthenheim-sur-Zorn.
** Boat with bow thruster included in the rental price.
Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted |

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VAT
and Navigation and Lock Tax
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The
hire of the boat
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The hire of the boat
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Its security equipment
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Crockery
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Linen: blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases (except on certain models in the budget fleet) - sheets are included on the Premium and Classic fleet only. On the Budget fleet, they are a option.
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The navigation and lock tax
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The insurance of the boat
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A 13kg gas bottle
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Demonstration of how to
operate the boat on the day of
departure
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Demonstration of how to handle
the boat and temporary licence
on the day of departure
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Technical assistance 7 days a
week from 9am to 7pm
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Cleaning set
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Tea Towel set
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Towel set
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Concierge Service
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Hotel Service
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Cancellation
insurance
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Food
supply
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Personal
insurance for the crew
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One
way fee
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Car
park or garage for a car
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The waterway map which will be
useful for preparing your cruise
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Bikes
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Sheets on certain models in the
budget fleet
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Cruise Plus Insurance (damage
waiver)
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The hourly navigation rate which
includes gas oil and all technical
supplies for the boat*
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Cleaning of the inside and outside
of the boat
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Cleaning set
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tea towel set
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Towel set
* The price varies from € 5.19 to € 10.95 / navigation hour by category of boat (price may change with the price of fuel). Invoiced per litre on certain European bases.
** Some Pénichette® barges and some Tarpon boats in Germany are equipped with heating by oil instead of gas. The additional gas bottle is not supplied on board in this case. The fuel for this heating will be invoiced, the price can vary depending on the price of oil, please contact your agency.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday / Sunday: 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Short Breaks and extended cruises are available on request. departure from 4pm and return at 9am, Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday or Sunday in each period for certain bases and on certain boats and on request basis.
These are calculated as follows:
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3 night weekend = 57% of the weekly rate
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4 night weekend = 70% of the weekly rate
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5 night weekend = 80% of the weekly rate
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8 day package = 120% of the weekly rate
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9 day package = 140% of the weekly rate
- 10 day package = 150% of the weekly rate
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11 day package = 160% of the weekly rate
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12 day package = 170% of the weekly rate
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13 day package = 180% of the weekly rate
Rates include damage insurance with an excess of between € 660 - € 1,200 (depending on boat). You are required to leave this excess amount as a security deposit at the time of pick up. This is refunded to you when the boat has been returned on time, clean and undamaged. Insurance Excess Amounts go by Boat Category (which can be found on the rate table next to the boat name). The amounts for each catergory are:
Cat.1 |
Cat 2 |
Cat 3 |
Cat 4 |
Cat 5 |
Cat 6 |
€ 660
|
€ 780
|
€ 780 |
€ 860 |
€ 960 |
€ 1200 |
You can take our the Croisiere Plus
Insurance, which will reduce your excess to
NIL (security deposit is still required as
normal). The Cruise Plus Insurance is priced
by Boat Category (which can be found on the
rate table next to the boat name). The prices
for each category are:
Cruise Plus
Insurance Amounts are in Euros
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|
Cat.1 |
Cat 2 |
Cat 3 |
Cat. 4 |
Cat.5 |
Cat.6 |
Security Deposit |
660
|
780
|
780
|
860
|
960 |
1200 |
Weekend
2 days |
52.95
|
66.75
|
70.50
|
77.25
|
86.25 |
108 |
Mini-Week |
67.15
|
75.65
|
79.50
|
87.55
|
97.75 |
122.40 |
Week |
79
|
89
|
94
|
103
|
115 |
144 |
Additional
Day |
7.90
|
8.90
|
9.40
|
10.30
|
11.50 |
14.40 |
|
Cat.1 |
Cat 2 |
Cat 3 |
Cat 4 |
Cat 5 |
Cat 6 |
Per motor hour |
€ 5.19
|
€ 6.25
|
€ 7.25 |
€ 8.40 |
€ 9.15 |
€ 10.95 |
Cancellation Insurance can be arranged - The
amount of the cancellation insurance fee for
the guarantee to cancel the cruise is 4% of the
total rental price.
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Week Days
Day of Departure:
Departure Day: every day of the week, depending on the base
Ireland: departure every day except on Sunday
Poland: boarding on Sunday
The Netherlands : Friday to Friday or Saturday to Friday
Arrival and Boarding:
Arrival from 3 pm
Boarding and explanation between 4 pm and 7 pm
Poland: on Sundays at 12 noon
The Netherlands : from 2pm on Friday or 9am on Saturday
Returns:
Return day+7 at 9 am
Poland on Saturdays at 12 noon
The Netherlands : return at 10 am or 3pm on Friday (for the weeks with departures on saturdays)
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Week End
Day of Departure:
Saturday morning (or Friday evening depending on availability,
to be confirmed one week before departure)
Arrival and Boarding:
Arrival and boarding between 10 am and 11 am (Fridays between 4 pm and 7 pm)
Redon, Friday at 3pm
Italy, Friday at 3pm (on request)
Returns:
Return Monday morning at 9 am
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Mini Week
Day of Departure:
Departure on Monday
Arrival and Boarding:
Arrival from 3 pm
Boarding and explanation between 4 pm and 6 pm
Italy: between 3 pm and 6 pm (on request)
Returns:
Return on Friday at 9 am
In the case of a
one-way cruise, you will be offered on certain bases, the transfer of
your car from the departure base to the arrival base. Fee varies
according to routes. It is best to book this service in advance. In some
places, shuttle bus, taxi or train can be a possibility. Cost varies
from € 55 to € 150.
It includes a high chair, a bathtub, a folding cot and a life jacket and in the case of renting a bicycle, a child seat. Be careful: most of the time, the cot can only be installed in the lounge. This set will be at your disposal to make life onboard more pleasant for parents and baby. Do not forget to ask when booking. It is free wherever it is offered.
(included on the Premium fleet)
Beneit from a personalized service with a bilingual agent at your service from Monday to Saturday, from 9:30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm. He will follow up on your booking, book your transfers from the airport or the base, taxi, but also visits to the museum, restaurants, and even manage your particular demands (delivery of champagne...)
(included on the Premium fleet)
Opt for the hotel service. When you arrive onboard, your beds will already be made, the towel set and the cleaning kit will be laid out in the boat.
On request, we can deliver on board your boat a captain’s peaked cap T shirts or striped long-sleeved T shirts, embroidered with each crewmember’s name.
This pack includes
- the rental of 1 basic bicycle
- the cleaning service
- the cruise plus insurance
- the hourly navigation rate.
This allows you to settle everything before departure.
With this converter, plug into the cigar lighter socket and charge up your low power devices such as your camera or your mobile phone (maximum power 300 Watts)
What could be friendlier than to end a day of cruising around a barbeque (or a plancha). Be careful; if you rent a barbeque, do not forget your charcoal
To go shopping or take a nice stroll along the waterway, we offer adult and children bikes for hire.
Message to all amateur ishermen: we provide a ishing rod with a new line and bait: ideal to catch whitebait! We remind you that a permit is generally compulsory to fish in a public domain. Some bases can provide them for you. Otherwise, the closest place to get one will be indicated.
Your animal is welcome onboard, however, you will be responsible for its behaviour. Moreover, we ask you not to use the bedding or the kitchen utensils for it. In certain bases, an extra contribution will be requested.
Free parking of your vehicle will be possible in many bases. It is often possible to get a locked but uncovered car park (an additional charge is requested).
Item |
Price in Euros & Includes VAT |
€10.00 per week (Free in some bases) |
from €10.00 - €20.00
(In Redon, gas barbecue - Canal du Midi: barbecue forbidden)
|
€6.00 per day |
€10.00 |
from €55.00 - €150.00 according to Itineraries |
from €21.00 - €40.00 per week |
from €42.00 - €80.00 per week |
from €30.00 to €35.00 (no extra charge on certain bases) |
€22.00 |
about €30.00 ( available on certain bases) |
€8.90 per set Free of charge on the Premium fleet |
€2.00 per set Free of charge on the Premium fleet |
€6.00 per set Free of charge on the Premium fleet |
quote for specific resuests. Included on the Premium fleet |
€10.00 per person Free of charge on the Premium fleet |
€10.00 per person Free of charge on the Premium fleet |
€5.00 + price of the credit according to the numbers of hours wanted |
Let us take care of your holiday memories;
we will create the album or video of your cruise - On Request |
€16 / polo - €5.00 / embroidery |
6.30 |
€3,50 / bed. Included in the Premium fleet |
- Skipper - €230.00 per day He steers the boat, he shows you
how to steer and how to handle
the boat, he plans your stopovers
- Hostess - €190.00 per day She manages the food supply, helps you to prepare the meals and
can be your baby siter
- Cook - €220.00.00 per day He cooks, goes shopping and
prepares your cocktails.
Some boats have a bow propeller. It is a
small propeller in the stem of the boat
which helps to steer the bow laterally,
it makes
operating easier. Nevertheless, you need to use it carefully mainly
on canals (mud and stones along the canal sides may be sucked up
into the bow propeller). In case of breakdown during the cruise,
it is often impossible to repair (a crane is often necessary to
fix it). In this case, the cruise will
go on without bow propeller.
If
the client requires a repairing during his cruise, this repairing
will be charged to the client. Due to the risks of the navigation,
the bow propeller of the equipped boat you booked for, may not
be available on the day of your departure.
In this case, the bow propeller
will be deducted on the basis of a flatrate price. (according
to the price-list, maximum refunding € 10
per day)
- There is no standard length and width of berth for boats. The average length is 1.90m but in some cases may be limited to 1.83m.
- Double berths : they are on average 1.40m wide, but can be reduced to 1.15m
- Single berths : they are on average 0, 80m, but in some cases they can be reduced down to 0.65m.
- Coffin berth: berths named “coffin berth” have a low ceiling, with less than 1m between the mattress and the ceiling.
- Convertible seat in lounge or dinette.
- All boats are equipped with forced air heating. This is an element of comfort to warm up the inside of the boat. However, it does not maintain a constant temperature.
- Air conditioning : This option, often limited to the lounge is an element of comfort that can cool the atmosphere by several degrees, 2 or 3 maximum, rather than maintain constant temperature, whatever the outside temperature.
- The Tarpon 49 Quattro Prestige, Tarpon 42 Trio Prestige and Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige have air conditioning in the lounge.
There is a board book on every boat, which
gives you information on navigation. However you
can order an inland waterway map in advance (when
you book the boat) if you wish to prepare your
cruise. You can have a map for every waterway.
Important : for some routes, you will need 2 maps.
For example for the one-way trip Pontailler-sur-Saône/Digoin,
2 maps are necessary: the Centre Canal and the
Saône river. Price: EUR 22
distinguishes itself from all the others. You will find the most comfortable, elegant and spacious boats with special services such as : each cabin with shower and WC's, DTT and terrestrial TV with flat screen and DVD player in the lounge, freezer, hood , dish washer, coffee machine, toaster, electric juicer, air conditioning, bow thruster, 220V, double steering position, wooden deck furniture with integrated plancha (grill plate), full hotel service, towels, tea towels and green cleaning set.
NEW: concierge service: benefit now from a trilingual agent, at you service from Mondays to Saturdays from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm. This agent will follow-up on your booking, will book your transfers from the airport or from the train station to the base, but will also book your excursions, your restaurants and will take care of supplying your boat.
This fleet includes all the boats typical of canal boating. Easy to handle and traditionally shaped, these are the perfect boats for family holidays. Linen is part of the rental (blanket, sheets, pillow cases and pillows). Towels and tea towels can be hired at the departure base. A cleaning set is also on sale at the base.
This fleet allows you to discover canal boating thanks to its low price. The boats are often older with a more basic level of interior fittings. Bedding is not included ! Bedding, towels and tea towels can be hired at the departure base. A cleaning set is also on sale at the base.
This fleet is made of boats that have the certificate “Tourisme et Handicap” and are specially equipped to make them wheelchair accessible for one or two wheelchairs.
to be paid before embarking (unless final cleaning or Liberty Cruise Pack
have been purchased).
|
Cat.1 |
Cat 2 |
Cat 3 |
Cat 4 |
Cat 5 |
Cat 6 |
Interior cleaning deposit |
€ 40 |
€50 |
€80 |
€95 |
€110 |
€140 |
Exterior cleaning deposit |
€ 30 |
€ 40 |
€ 45 |
€ 55 |
€ 65 |
€ 75 |
Interior & Exterior cleaning deposit |
€ 70 |
€ 90 |
€ 125 |
€ 150 |
€ 175 |
€ 215 |
Final Interior & Exterior cleaning |
€ 60 |
€ 77 |
€ 108 |
€ 129 |
€ 149 |
€ 183 |
|
Cat.1 |
Cat 2 |
Cat 3 |
Cat 4 |
Cat 5 |
Cat 6 |
Week-End |
€ 178 |
€ 212 |
€ 254 |
€ 290 |
€ 325 |
€ 395 |
Mini Week |
€ 222 |
€ 264 |
€ 314 |
€ 359 |
€ 401 |
€ 486 |
Week |
€ 309 |
€ 365 |
€ 428 |
€ 489 |
€ 541 |
€ 652 |
Additional Day |
€ 34 |
€ 40 |
€ 45 |
€ 50 |
€ 55 |
€ 65 |
The price Include one bike of the basic range, the hourly navigation rate, the final cleaning and the cruise plus Insurance.
If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your booking, send a letter of explanation to the hirer as soon as possible. A cancellation fee according to the following scale will be charged.
More than 8 weeks prior to departure |
€ 200 cancellation fee |
Between 4 - 8 weeks prior to departure |
60% of hiring fee |
Less than 4 weeks prior to departure |
100% of hiring fee |
These fees can be refund in case the boat is rented once more. The cancellation fee (€ 150) are not refundable. |
All Year Discounts
Long Term Discounts
8 to 14 Days - Receive a 5% Discount
15 to 21 Days - Receive a 10% Discount
22 to 28 Days - Receive a 15% Discount
Couples Discount
Receive a 10% Discount - Available when there are only two persons onboard the following boats, for any period, any duration:
Flotilla (Boats) Discount
5% Discount - when 2 boats are cruising together.
10% Discount - when 3 or more boats are cruising together.
15% Discount - when 4 or more boats are cruising together.
For all bookings for minimum 1 week long
Family Discount
10% Discount when there are at least two children under 18 onboard on the day of departure (1)
Valid for any duration, all periods (1) A copy of the ID card or the family book will be requested while booking
Senior Discount
A 6% Discount when there is at least 1 person over 60 onboard. Valid for all types of booking (except period E and F) (in Redon: for minimum one week bookings only).
Except in: Pont à Bar.
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• EASTER SPECIAL
- 4 night weekend : from Friday 30/03 (5 pm) to Monday 02/04 (3pm): 65% of the weekly price
- 5 night weekend : from Thursday 29/03 (5pm) to Monday 02/04 (3 pm): 75% of the weekly price
• 1st MAY
- 4 night weekend : from Friday 27/04 (5pm) to Wednesday 02/05 (9am): 75% of the weekly price
• 8th MAY
- 4 night weekend : from Friday 04/05 (5pm) to Wednesday 09/05 (9am): 75% of the weekly price
• ASCENCION
- 5 night weekend : from Wednesday 09/05 (5pm) to Monday 14/05 (9am): 75% of the weekly price
• PENTECOST
- 3 night weekend : from Friday 18/05 (5pm) to Monday 21/05 (3pm): 65% of the weekly price
• CORPUS CHRISTI
- 5 night weekend : from Wednesday 30/05 (5pm) to Monday 21/05 (9am): 75% of the weekly price
Except in: Fourques sur Garonnes, Cahors, Redon Montreux-Chateau & Pont a Bar..
* All discount can be added up with discounts up to10%
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