Insurance and Security Deposit:
Rates include damage insurance with an excess of
between €550-€1000
(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:
| Boat Category |
Excess Amount
|
| 4 and 5 |
€800
|
Croisiere Plus Insurance:
You can take our the Croisiere Plus Insurance, which will reduce your excess
to NIL (security deposit is still required as normal). The Croisiere 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:
Croisiere
Insurance Amount are in Euros
|
| Deposit |
550 |
650 |
800 |
1000 |
| Boat Category |
1
and 2 |
3 |
4 and 5 |
6 |
| Weekend |
2.50 |
60 |
67.50 |
75 |
| Mini-Week |
59.50 |
68 |
76.50 |
85 |
| Week |
70 |
80 |
90 |
100 |
| Additional Day |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
Hourly Navigation - Fuel:
Fuel is charged when you return the boat, and
this is based on how many hours you have travelled.
Fuel is approximately €6-€10 per cruising hour,
depending on the vessel.
One Way Cruises:
One-way : (extra charge for taking back the boat to another base,
different from the
start base The direction and the departure point of a one-way cruise
are confirmed only 10
days before departure, because of many unpredictable events. One-way
cruises are not available for a fleet of more than 2 boats at certain
bases.
There is a fee charged on departure for one-way cruises :
One
Way Charges
|
Boat
Category |
1
and 2
|
3 |
4 and 5 |
6 |
| France |
€70
|
€90 |
€110 |
€130 |
| Germany
& Italy |
€100
|
Car Transfers:
Car transfer : If you do a one-way trip, you can have your car transferred
from the
departure base to the arrival base. The cost depends on the distance : from
€45 to
€130. It is better to book this service in advance. Transfer by bus, taxi or
train can be
planned. Please contact your agent for possibilities available.
Shuttle
with driver :
A shuttle can transfer drivers or whole crew from
a base to
another. Cost : from €17 to €70 per head according to itinerary…
Car Parking:
Public Car Parking is available around each base. Closed car
parking is available at selected bases for between €15 - €20
per week. Or a Garage is available at selected bases for between €35
- €46
per week.
Bow Propeller:
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 /day)
Inland Waterways Map:
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.
Premium
Fleet:
Premium Fleet vessels have two steering positions (flying bridge) and have special
services on board like: bike rack, flat screen TV and DVD player in the lounge,
wooden deck furniture with integrated Plancha on the rear deck, complete linen
set (two towels and one bath towel per person), kitchen cloths and a cleaning
set (washing soap, toilet paper, two rubbish bags, one sponge, one soap and a
box of matches).
Premium fleet vessels include:
Tarpon
49 Quattro Prestige / Tarpon
49 L Quattro Prestige
Tarpon
42 Trio Prestige / Tarpon
37 Duo Prestige
with other non
premium fleet vessels, bedding is included (blanket,
sheets, pillow case and pillow) but no towels and cleaning
items are provided (Towel set can be hired at some departure
bases - a cleaning set is also on sale at some bases)
Cleaning Service:
The optional cleaning service allows you not
to clean the boat on
return (inside and outside). If you don't choose this option, a cleaning
deposit will be
required on boarding. So, order the cleaning service on booking your
boat, and you'll
get a 25% discount on the amount of the cleaning deposit.
Cleaning
Charges are in Euros
|
Boat
Category
|
Cleaning
Deposit
|
Cleaning
service
|
Pledge
saves only inside
|
Pledge
saves only inside
|
1 |
68
|
51
|
40
|
28
|
2 |
88 |
66 |
53 |
35 |
3 |
120 |
90 |
78 |
42 |
4 |
144 |
108 |
93 |
51 |
5 |
168 |
126 |
109 |
59 |
6 |
208 |
156 |
136 |
72 |
Deck Furniture:
Only if the boat decks are wide enough. It is possible
on Linssen
Yacht 36, Linssen Vlet 1030, Eau Claire 1130, Espade Concept Fly,
Marina 1120,
Nicol’s 1000, Nicol’s 1100, Nicol’s 1160, Nicol’s
1170, Nicol’s 1310,Tarpon 32, Tarpon
37, Nicol’s 1300, Tarpon 42 and Tarpon L 49. The deck furniture
is composed of 1
table and chairs (1 sunshade). It is often free.
BBQ Rental:
Selected bases can offer a BBQ for rent. These are €25
per week, €5
per mini-week and weekend.
12 V / 220
V converter (max 100 watts) :
You can connect the converter on
a
12V plug, it will allow you to load a celular phone or a digital
camera. Price : €8
per week and €5 per mini-week and week-end
Bicycles and Mountain Bikes:
Bikes are available for rent and come in the following ranges:
Basic Range:
Suitable for short quick trips. |
€24
per week
€15 per weekend / miniweek |
VTC Range:
Include gears, suitable for long trips. |
€42
per week
€23 per weekend / miniweek |
Junior Range:
Suitable for children. |
€19
per week
€13 per weekend / miniweek |
It is recommended to have at least one bicycle on board
to reach grocery store or phone box. You can of course
ship more bikes, but too many can bother you when manoeuvring
and reduce comfort on the bridge.
Baby Equipment:
A Baby Equipment pack is available free of charge on request. This includes:
Baby Chair, Bath, Folding Bed, and Life Jacket. If you hire a bike you will
also receive a baby seat. This must be pre-booked.
Fishing Rods:
Inland waterway cruises are perfect holidays for anglers.
You can hire
ishing rods in some bases. The fishing set includes a fishing rod and
a fishing line in
new condition. Price : €.8 per week and €5 per mini-week and week-end
(equipment
or beginners)
Fishing licence
:
A fishing permit (tax) is usually requested to fish in canals
and rivers.
You can get in some bases. Price : €30. Do not forget to book it
before departure.
F2P Hamper:
F2P hamper : (on certain bases only) All our bases are located near
shopping
centres, in which you can go before your departure. You can however
order a F2P
hamper» (when you book your boat) which provides basic food such
as salt, pepper,
sugar, condiment, bread, water, vinegar, coffee, tea, milk, yoghurts,
salad, eggs and
pasta. Please ask your travel agent for the full list and conditions.
Price : €45.
Pets:
Your pet is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour.
Some bases charge an additional fee of €23.- €30
Cancellation
Condition:
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.
France
Passion - Germany 2010 Canal
Boat Hire Rates 
