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Canalbarge Hire in Poland - 2012 Rates

Poland Canal Cruise Base Location: Gdansk

2012 Early Booking Discounts
Receive a 3% Discount for a booking made more than 120 days before day of departure

Booking of a minimum of one week from the following bases:
POLAND : Gdansk

(Please note: These discounts can not be added up)

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2012 Seasons
Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season
to 28 Apr
After 02 Sep
29 Apr - 02 Jun 03 - 30 Jun 01 Jul - 01 Sep
Belgium 2012 Weekly Rates are in Euros
  Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season
Classic Class
Cat Dep Week Week Week Week
2 350 550 650 1000 1200
3 600 850 1000 1450 1600
3 600 1150 1300 1700 1850

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Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted

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Rates Include:

  • VAT and Navigation and Lock Fees
  • The hire of the boat
  • Its security equipment
  • Crockery
  • Linen : sheet, blanket or duvet, pillow and pillow cases
  • The insurance of the boat
  • A 13 kg gas bottle
  • Demonstration on how to operate the boat the day of departure
  • Demonstration on how to handle the boat and temporary license the day of departure
  • Technical assistance 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm

Premium Class Boats include
- Cleaning set
- Kitchen clothes set
- Towel set

Rates do NOT Include:

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Food supply
  • Personal insurance for the crew
  • One way fee
  • Car park or garage for a car
  • Waterway map
  • Bikes
  • Cruise Plus Insurance (damage waiver)
  • The hourly navigation rate which includes gas oil and all technical supplies for the boat. (price varies from EUR 5.19 to 10.95 per navigation hour by category of boat - price may change with the price of fuel)
  • Cleaning of the inside and outside of the boat
  • Cleaning set
  • Tea towel set
  • Towels set

Rental Duration:

  • One Week = 7 Nights.

Liberty Cruise Pack:
Instead of purchasing items separately you can purchase this Liberty Pack which includes:

  • Region waterway map
  • 2 Bicycles
  • Hourly navigation rate (Fuel)
  • Cleaning service
  • Croisiere Plus insurance
 
Cat 1
Cat 2
Cat 3
Cat 4
Cat 5
Cat 6
Weekend
€ 190
€ 215
€ 252
€ 289
€ 312
€ 363
Mini-Week
€ 238
€ 270
€ 317
€ 362
€ 391
€ 460
Week
€ 326
€ 372
€ 432
€ 494
€ 532
€ 625
Added Day
€ 36
€ 40
€ 46
€ 52
€ 55
€ 64

Liberty cruise pack does not include the hire of the boat and the cancellation insurance. Also this package is not available in Belgium, Dinant & Pont a Bar - France, Poland, Spain

Short Breaks and Extended Cruises:
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.

  • 3 nights = 75% of the weekly rate
  • 4 nights = 85% of the weekly rate
  • 5 nights = 95% of the weekly rate
  • 8 nights = 120% of the weekly rate
  • 9 nights = 140% of the weekly rate - Saturday 4pm to Monday 9am (d+9)
  • 10 nights = 150% of the weekly rate
  • 11 nights = 160% of the weekly rate - Monday 4pm to Friday 2pm (d+11) except Redon returns at 9am
  • 12 nights = 170% of the weekly rate
  • 13 nights = 180% of the weekly rate

Insurance and Security Deposit:
Rates include damage insurance with an excess of between EUR 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 - 4 and 5. Excess amount €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 Amounts are in Euros
 Boat Category
1 & 2
3
4 & 5
6
Deposit
550
650
800
1000
Weekend
52.50
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.

Cancellation Insurance:
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.

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 & 2
3
4 & 5
6
France
€ 70
€ 90
€ 110
€ 130
Germany & Italy
€ 100
€ 100
€ 100
€ 100

Base Schedules:

  • Departure for a week or more:
    Days of departure depending of the bases are Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday.
    Welcome at 3pm. For organisation reasons, no welcome will be possible before this time. - Boarding from 4pm till 7pm. - Return at 9am
     
  • 2 Day Week Ends:
    Welcome on Saturday at 10am ( you can board on Friday evening at 6pm if available. This possibility can only be confirmed 1 week before departure). - Boarding Saturday from 10am till 11am. - Return Monday at 9am.
     
  • For Mini-Weeks:
    Welcome on Monday at 3pm. - Boarding from 4pm till 6pm. - Return on Friday at 2pm (except in Italy : 9am and Redon: 10am).


    Please Note: In Italy week-end and mini-week are confirmed 30 days before the departure

Car Transfers:
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 (itineraries) : from EUR 54 to 100. 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 EUR 34 to 45 per person according to itineraries…

Car Parking:
Public Car Parking is available around each base. Closed car parking is available at selected bases for between € 20 - € 46 per week. Or a Garage is available at selected bases for between € 35 - € 100 per week..

Stand Up Paddle:
EUR 70 per week with a EUR 500 security deposit.

TV and Antenna:
EUR 60 per week with a EUR 400 security deposit.

Internet Access:
EUR 30 per week - about 10 hours internet access available.

Photo Album / Video:
on request

T-Shirt and Polo Embroidery:
from EUR 5 to 10

Cap Embroidery:
EUR 10

Embroidery of your Logo:
on request

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 per 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. Price: EUR 22

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 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
for in & outside
Cleaning deposit
of the inside
Cleaning deposit
of the outside
Final cleaning
service 25% discount
1
68
40
28
51
2
88
53
35
66
3
120
78
42
90
4
144
93
51
108
5
168
109
59
126
6
208
136
72
156

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 and Tarpon 42. The deck furniture is composed of 1 table and chairs (1 sunshade). It is often free.

Tea Towel Set:
set of 3 pieces - Price EUR 2 per set (Free of charge on teh premium fleet)

Towel Set:
1 bath towel & 2 towels - Price EUR 6 per person (Free of charge on teh premium fleet)

BBQ Rental:
Selected bases can offer a BBQ, Plancha (grill Plate) for rent. These are from EUR 10 to 70 per week, EUR 5 to 45 per mini-week and weekend.

12V / 220V 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.
€ 28 per week
€ 18 per weekend / miniweek
VTC Range
Include gears, Suitable for long quick trips.
€ 46 per week
€ 29 per weekend / miniweek
Child Bike
€ 25 per week
€ 16 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.

FPP 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 FPP 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 : EUR 70

Pets:
Your pet is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour. Some bases charge an additional fee of EUR 15 - 90 (no extra charge on certain bases)

Green Cleaning Set:
includes washing up liquid, toilet peper, 2 bin bags, 2 sponges, 2 soaps, 1 box of matches. Price: EUR 8.90 per set (Free of charge on the Premium Fleet)
 
Cancellation Conditions:

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.

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All Year Discounts

Long Term Discounts
14 to 20 Days - Receive a 5% Discount
21 to 27 Days - Receive a 10% Discount
28 Days or more - Receive a 15% Discount

Couples Discount
Receive a 10% Discount - Book 2 people on the following boats:
Renaud 8000 (except in Cahors & Penne d'Agenais)
Pénichette 935 - Eau Claire 930 - Eau Claire 930 Fly (except in Spain)
Espade 850 (except in Cahors) - Espade 850 Fly - Viking 800
Triton 860 (except in Cahors / Chioggia and Marano) and Triton 860 Fly
From Redon: on Eau Claire 930 and Triton 860 for at least one week hire.

Boats Discount
3% Discount when 2 boats are cruising together
5% Discount when 3 or more boats are cruising together
For all bookings for minimum 1 week long

Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15%.

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