Le Boat France Canalboat Rental 2012 Rates, Canal Boat Hire in France

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2012 Early Booking Discounts
Book by 30 November 2011
Receive 10% Discount for 4 Anchor Boats
Receive 12% Discount for 3 Anchor Boats
Receive 15% Discount for 2 Anchor Boats

General Discounts & Special Offers

GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNT
Save up to 20% when booking more than 1 boat per holiday booking starting and finishing on the same dates

EXTENDED BOOKINGS
For all cruises of 14 nights or more, get 10% Discount off second and subsequent weeks

FAMILY BOOKING
Cruise as a family with children and save up to 10% on all cruising destinations.
Receive a 5% Discount for 1 child and a 10% Discount for 2 children all season,
excluding departures between the 03/07/12 - 21/08/12

Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%
Please Note: All 5 Anchor Boats are excluded from all offers.

2012 Seasons
A	B	C	D	E	F
17 Mar - 27 Apr	28 Mar - 04 May	05 May - 25 May	26 May - 31 May	01 Jun - 22 Jun	23 Jun - 13 Jul
G	H	I	J	K
14 Jul - 17 Aug	18 Aug - 31 Aug	01 Sep - 21 Sep	22 Sep - 28 Sep	29 Sep - 31 Oct

France Canal Boat Hire 2012 Rates Rates shown in Australian Dollars (AUD)
SLEEPS 8+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Magnifique 8+2 Berth	4	3325	4250	4825	5165	5360	5595	5955	5410	4695	3710	3275
Grand Classique 10 Berth	4	3435	4160	4980	5330	5485	5785	6150	5585	4860	4045	3390
Classique Star 8 Berth	3	2680	3060	3665	4125	4275	4470	4750	4325	3765	3040	2625
Classique 8 Berth	3	2480	2855	3420	3855	3990	4175	4440	4030	3515	2765	2450
Salsa 8+2 Berth	4	2850	3285	3930	4425	4470	4725	4940	4570	4030	3190	2810
Nautilia 8+2 Berth	2	2405	2685	3220	3725	3875	4040	4295	3910	3400	2620	2375
Millau 8 Berth	3	2270	2620	3140	3530	3655	3785	4065	3690	3215	2535	2245
Tower 8+4 Berth	3	2405	2785	3320	3725	3870	4045	4295	3900	3400	2685	2380
Le Boat 15-04 8+1 Berth	6	4390	5365	6050	6380	6680	7020	7375	6680	5945	4730	4215
SLEEPS 6+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Mystique 6+2 Berth	5	3510	4480	5075	5445	5640	5900	6275	5695	5000	4005	3460
Le Boat 15-03 6+4 Berth	6	4285	5385	5895	6230	6510	6845	7190	6510	5820	4765	4120
Elegance 6 Berth	4	2830	3245	3890	4385	4555	4760	5025	4600	3990	3155	2790
Royal Classique 6 Berth	4	3290	3795	4540	5105	5300	5540	5885	5350	4655	3680	3250
Continentale 6 Berth	4	2525	2910	3480	3920	4065	4250	4465	4105	3575	2830	2490
Calypso 6+2 Berth	4	2530	2915	3495	3920	4010	4180	4620	4025	3575	2830	2500
Crusader 6 Berth	3	2395	2810	3365	3705	3845	4030	4365	3890	3385	2720	2360
Normandie 6+4 Berth	3	2215	2550	3055	3425	3560	3710	3950	3590	3120	2470	2175
SLEEPS 4+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Royal Mystique 4+2 Berth	5	2945	3765	4270	4570	4750	4955	5370	4895	4240	3305	2905
Caprice 4+2 Berth	4	2230	2570	3075	3460	3590	3750	3990	3625	3155	2495	2205
Clipper 4+2 Berth	4	2470	2850	3415	3835	3975	4160	4420	4015	3495	2810	2440
Tango 4+2 Berth	4	2190	2525	3010	3390	3520	3670	4030	3555	3095	2455	2165
Corvette 4 Berth	3	1885	2175	2590	2915	3025	3160	3360	3060	2660	2095	1855
Countess 4+2 Berth	3	1965	2270	2720	3055	3160	3305	3515	3195	2780	2190	1940
Consul 4+1 Berth	3	1855	2140	2555	2875	2985	3120	3310	3010	2645	2115	1825
Tamaris 4+2 Berth	2	1665	1925	2305	2590	2695	2810	2990	2720	2365	1870	1645
SLEEPS 2+
	Anchors	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Cirrus 2+2 Berth	3	1415	1635	1960	2195	2285	2385	2530	2305	2005	1585	1395
Consort 2+2 Berth	3	1285	1490	1780	2000	2075	2170	2305	2095	1825	1445	1280
Sheba 2+3 Berth	2	1375	1590	1905	2135	2210	2325	2460	2230	1950	1540	1360
Capri 2+1 Berth	2	1155	1325	1590	1790	1855	1945	2060	1885	1635	1300	1145

Start Days are on Friday / Saturday depending on boat type and base

Rates Include:

A fully equipped boat
Towels and linen for all passengers
Boat handling demonstration
Technical support 7 days/week
On board cruising information

Rates do not Include:

Transfers to / from the base
Fuel and Oil
One Way Surcharge
Waterways Guide
Security Deposit
Damage Waiver
Optional Extras
Personal Holiday or Cancellation Insurance

Calculating Seasons:
The hire price is determined by the departure date according to the tariff periods above. If your cruise covers 2 tariff periods, the price will be calculated pro rata taking the number of nights aboard in each period. A full week includes 7 nights aboard.

Anchor Rating System
Le Boat gives an anchor rating of between two and five to each boat to offer an idea of how affordable or luxurious the vessels are.

Boats with a two-anchor rating are ideal for those on a small budget, as they are the cheapest to hire whilst offering all of the basic functionality you might need. The more anchors a boat has, the more features and space it boasts.

Essential Extras:

Item	Price
Fuel Charge**	€5 - €15 per hour
Payable locally at the end of your holiday. Fuel is charged according to number of engine hours recorded. Fuel costs are dependant on market rates for fuel and boat size.
Fuel Deposit	6+ and 8+ Boats €220 - 1 week hire 2+ and 4+ Boats €200 - 1 week hire
Vary according to the size of the boat and the duration of the holiday. Payable locally and in local currency.
One Way Fee	Click here for One Way Fees
Supplement for a One Way Cruise (starting and finishing at different bases). Payable when you book. Price dependant on route
Refundable Deposit	AUD $1570 - AUD $3055 \| €1555 - €2250
All customers need to take out either a non-refundable damage waiver (CDW) or pay a refundable damage deposit, to be paid locally. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details. Prices dependant on type of boat and duration of holiday.
Non Refundable CDW	€ 90 - € 220

Optional Extras:

Item	EUR Price Per Week	AUD Price Per Week	Details
Cross Country Bike	€60	AUD $95	Per Bike, for one week
Standard Bike	€50	AUD $80	Per Bike, for one week
Standard Child Bike	€35	AUD $55	Per Bike, for one week
Bike Theft Waiver	€7.00	AUD $11	Per Bike, for one week payable on booking or locally on arrival
Bike Theft Waiver	€11.00	AUD $18	Per Bike, for two weeks payable on booking or locally on arrival
Waterways Guide	€20-€30	AUD $35 - $53	Detailed guide for your area
Car Transfer	€125 - €300	AUD $170 - $410	Car transferred from start base to end base. Price dependant on distance
Passenger Transfer	On Request
Airport Transfer	On Request
Secure Parking	€40	AUD $60	Selected Locations
Undercover Parking	€55	AUD $85	Selected Locations
Pet Supplement	€45	AUD $70	Per Dog. Maximum 2 Dogs
Cleaning Charge	€75 - €140	AUD $170 - $190	Must be pre-paid with rental only Depending on size of boat
Early Pick up	€75	AUD $135	Paid at the base
Late drop off	€75	AUD $135	Paid at the base
2nd Parasol hire	Free, €25 deposit	AUD $45	Payable locally in local currency, refundable deposit on return of the parasol
Special Occasion Welcome Pack	€70	AUD $125	Available in selected bases only
Italy Moorings	€50 - €80	AUD $85 - $140	This supplement is compulsory on all bookings that start or end at Casier or Porto Levante
BBQ & Neon Lantern Pack	€65	AUD $100	Package price (1wk) for BBQ, 2x gas bottles & lantern
BBQ	€50	AUD $80	BBQ & 2 x gas bottles only (1wk)
Lantern	€20	AUD $35	Lantern only (1wk)
Outboard Motor	€70	AUD $125	Available in Ireland Only
Angling Dinghy	€70	AUD $125	Available in Ireland Only
One Supplement	€75 - €250	AUD $105 - $340	Supplement for starting at one base and ending another, pyable when booking
Priority Boarding	€75	AUD $135	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Green Ecological cleaning pack	€12	AUD $20	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Top Deck Cushion x 2	€8.00	AUD $13.00	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Portable DVD Player	€35	AUD $50	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Tag along Bike	€35	AUD $55	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Kayak	€30	AUD $60	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Bike Child Seat	€10	AUD $15.00	Payable on Booking or Locally on arrival
Note: REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT (for BBQ, Lantern & BBQ Pack) A refundable deposit of €50/£50 payable locally and in local currency must be left at the base. The deposit will be returned at the end of the holiday if all items are returned in good working order. RESTRICTIONS The BBQ can only be used if it is attached to the railings of the upper deck of the boat, therefore unfortunately it cannot be supplied with the following boats (which only have a rear deck or have sliding roofs):Capri / Capri TS, Mountain Star, Polders Star, Breamore, Commodore/Emperor, Swallowtail, Osprey and Admiral. 1500s and the (Royal) Mystiques already have fitted BBQs on board – these are BBQ hot plates.

*Security deposit is to cover costs for: Fuel, Cleaning, Grounding Fee, Bike Damage or loss.
**Fuel Prices are subject to change as fuel prices change.

One Way Cruises:
One Way Cruises are available on request between bases, with a minimum of one week. An additional fee of € 100 applies for all one way cruises. If you have parked your car at the start base, this can be transfered to the end base for a fee of € 125 (with the exception of rental vehicles). Please note that although seldom changed, Even if accepted by LE BOAT, this service can never be guaranteed due to unexpected events or force majeure (e.g. cancellation of the previous or the following customer). LE BOAT therefore can change the direction of the one-way cruise or demand an out and back cruise from the hirer, with no impact on the validation of the contract. Please contact us 2 days before departure to confirm the direction of the cruise.

Short Breaks:
Short breaks of 3 or more nights can be taken on all return-to-base cruises and are highlighted with the short break symbol. They must be completed by 18th June 2011 or depart after 23rd August 2011. Short breaks can also be taken in the peak summer period up to 4 weeks before 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.
These are calculated as follows:

3 nights / 2 days = 55% of the weekly rate
4 nights / 3 days = 65% of the weekly rate
5 nights / 4 days = 75% of the weekly rate

Calculating the cost of your short break. To calculate the cost of your short break multiply the weekly boat hire cost by the relevant discount for the duration of your short break (e.g. x 0.55). Then add on the cost of your Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) per week for your boat (or make an allowance for the refundable damage deposit) and any optional extras you may wish to book. Don’t forget to include Le Boat’s holiday insurance if you do not already have cover. For one-way supplements and an approximate fuel cost for your boat type and cruising area.

Extra nights are subject to availability. A Supplement of €150 will be charged if your short break takes place over a Bank Holiday Weekend.

Long Cruises:
Cruises of 9 days, 10 days and 11 days are available from all bases. This is priced based on the number of nights you wish to take.

Priority Boarding and Late Checkout:
NEW early check-in times are between 11:00-12:00 and after 14:00hrs; late check-out remains the same (12:00hrs). Customers now have even longer on the waterways!

Collision Damage Waiver:
All boats are fully covered for damage and damage to other property or vessels, with a damage excess of €1500 per incident. The following damage waiver options are available: (Please note: insurance options below do not covers bikes).

Option 1: a non-refundable collision damage waiver (CDW) which can be paid on arrival or at the time of booking. 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: 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 (€1,120 - €1,710) 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.

Departure and Return:
Departures in France take place on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Vessels are available from 4pm on the day of departure, and must be returned by 9am on the return day.

Driver and Passenger Requirements:
Hirers must be over 18 years of age.
The minimum number of people required to hire a boat is 2 adults. The number of passengers
on board may not exceed the maximum amount of passengers the boat is licensed for

One Way Fees

2012 Le Boat One Way Supplement
Start Base	End Base	Supplement Price in AUD
Beaucaire	Castelnaudary	$ 140
Beaucaire	Homps	$ 140
Beaucaire	Port Cassafieres	$ 205
Boofzheim	Hesse	$105
Boofzheim	Saarbrucken	$140
Branges	Fontenoy le Chateau	$140
Branges	Gray	$ 140
Branges	St Jean de Losne	$ 140
Castelnaudary	Beaucaire	$ 140
Castelnaudary	Homps	$ 205
Castelnaudary	Le Mas d'Agenais	$ 140
Castelnaudary	Narbonne	$ 140
Castelnaudary	Port Cassafieres	$ 205
Castelnaudary	St Gilles	$ 140
Castelnaudary	Trebes	$ 205
Chatel Censoir	Chatillon Sur Loire	$ 140
Chatel Censoir	Decize	$ 140
Chatel Censoir	Migennes	$140
Chatel Censoir	Tannay	$ 140
Chatillon Sur Loire	Chatel Censoir	$ 100
Chatillon Sur Loire	Decize	$ 140
Chatillon Sur Loire	Migennes	$ 140
Condom	Le Mas d'Agenais	$ 105
Condom	Montauban	$ 140
Decize	Chatel Censoir	$ 140
Decize	Chatillon Sur Loire	$ 140
Decize	Migennes	$ 140
Decize	St Jean de Losne	$ 140
Decize	Tannay	$ 205
Dinan	Messac	$ 105
Dinan	Nort Sur Erdre	$ 140
Fontenoy le Chateau	Branges	$140
Fontenoy le Chateau	Gray	$ 140
Fontenoy le Chateau	St Jean de Losne	$ 140
Gray	Branges	$ 205
Gray	Fontenoy le Chateau	$140
Hesse	Boofzheim	$ 205
Hesse	Saarbrucken	$ 105
Homps	Beaucaire	$ 140
Homps	Castelnaudary	$ 105
Homps	Narbonne	$ 140
Homps	Port Cassafieres	$ 205
Homps	Trebes	$ 140
Le Mas d'Agenais	Castelnaudary	$ 140
Le Mas d'Agenais	Condom	$ 205
Le Mas d'Agenais	Montauban	$ 205
Le Mas d'Agenais	Port Cassafieres	$ 340
Messac	Dinan	$ 140
Messac	Nort Sur Erdre	$ 140
Migennes	Chatel Censoir	$ 205
Migennes	Chatillon Sur Loire	$ 140
Migennes	Decize	$140
Migennes	St Jean de Losne	$ 140
Migennes	Tannay	$ 140
Montauban	Condom	$ 140
Montauban	Le Mas d'Agenais	$ 105
Narbonne	Castelnaudary	$ 140
Narbonne	Homps	€ 140
Narbonne	Port Cassafieres	$ 140
Narbonne	Trebes	$140
Nort Sur Erdre	Dinan	$ 140
Nort Sur Erdre	Messac	$ 140
Port Cassafieres	Beaucaire	$ 105
Port Cassafieres	Castelnaudary	$ 105
Port Cassafieres	Homps	$ 105
Port Cassafieres	Le Mas d'Agenais	$ 340
Port Cassafieres	Narbonne	$ 140
Port Cassafieres	St Gilles	$ 105
Port Cassafieres	Trebes	$ 205
Saarbrucken	Boofzheim	$ 140
Saarbrucken	Hesse	$ 205
St Gilles	Castelnaudary	$ 140
St Gilles	Port Cassafieres	$205
St Jean de Losne	Branges	$ 140
St Jean de Losne	Decize	$ 140
St Jean de Losne	Fontenoy le Chateau	$ 140
St Jean de Losne	Migennes	$ 140
St Jean de Losne	Tannay	$ 140
Tannay	Chatel Censoir	$ 140
Tannay	Decize	$ 205
Tannay	Migennes	$ 140
Tannay	St Jean de Losne	$140
Trebes	Castelnaudary	$105
Trebes	Homps	$140
Trebes	Narbonne	$140
Trebes	Port Cassafieres	$105

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:

More that 70 days prior to pick up: 40% ( Deposit payment)
70 - 43 days prior to departure: 60% of total rental
42 - 15 days prior to departure: 80% of total rental
14 days and under prior to departure: 100% of total rental
Amendments: €50 fee applies

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.

$140