2016 EUROPEAN BOATING HOLIDAYS

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European Boating Holidays – Bases and cruising regions France Germany Italy Belgium Holland England Scotland Ireland

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Welcome aboard – THE WIDEST SELECTION OF BOATING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE NO LICENCE REQUIRED!

Discover the beauty of Europe’s lakes, rivers, and canals, Don’t worry if you have never been on a boating holiday their surrounding villages and countryside - all from the before; our boats are so easy to handle that no previous unique perspective of your private sundeck. experience is necessary. We give everyone a hands-on Boating is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy quality time GHPRQVWUDWLRQDQGDQLQGHSWKEULHƬQJZKLFKFRYHUV with family and friends. everything from tying knots to how the oven works.

08 France 34 Germany 36 Italy 38 Belgium With nine alluring regions to With dramatic lakeside castles, Venice and its surrounding islands Historical monuments, Gothic choose from, each with individual historic cities, modern café culture, will enchant you with opulent facades and ancient towns; famous character, in France you can expect protected nature reserves and architecture, vibrant culture and Belgian chocolate and pretty sun-kissed vineyards, quaint crystal clear lakes, this stunning spectacular vistas. Contrast with humpback bridges make Belgium medieval villages, superb French region is a haven for watersports the rural charm of the Friuli region an enchanting destination with a cuisine and wine wherever you go. enthusiasts and nature lovers. for a holiday to remember. vast tapestry of charms.

40 Holland 42 England 44 Scotland 46 Ireland The rivers and lakes of Holland The River Thames provides a Steeped in Celtic mystery, myth and Discover castle ruins and Celtic and Friesland will provide glimpses magical combination of lush green legend - such as the tale of the Loch monuments, surrounded by verdant of beautiful windmills, waterside countryside, historic castles, royal Ness monster - this breath-taking JUHHQFRXQWU\VLGH*RƬVKLQJSOD\ villages, vast lakes and colourful palaces & gardens and countless region has the majestic mountains a round of golf or just relax while ƬHOGV$QGGRQpWPLVVDGD\WULSWR attractions to keep the most of the Scottish Highlands for a experiencing the genuine warmth YLEUDQW$PVWHUGDP restless of travellers entertained. backdrop – stunning! and hospitality of the Irish.

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CAPTAIN YOUR OWN BOAT – Be the captain of your own boat. No license or experience is required – it’s that simple! You step Tailored aboard your boat and we show you everything you need to know and accompany you on a short SUDFWLFHUXQDQGWKHQ\RXpUHRƪIUHHWRJRZKHUH you like at your own pace! It’s like driving a car, but to anyone much easier and far more relaxing! – If you’re wondering whether a boating FUN WITH LOCKS – holiday is for you, then wonder no more. Going through locks is an unforgettable part of Our holidays can be whatever you want them your boating holiday experience. It gives everyone on board a chance to be involved, no matter their to be, whether you’re a waterways novice age or experience. Depending on the region, or an avid boater; an active adventurer the locks may be manually operated, electrically operated or automatic but you will soon get the or a chilled sun-seeker. Now, hop on board! hang of them and enjoy the crew camaraderie.

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YOUR HOLIDAY, YOUR WAY ACTIVITIES – MADE EASY $ERDWLQJKROLGD\FDQEHH[DFWO\WKHNLQGRIJHWDZD\\RXZDQWLWWREHZKHWKHUDUHVWIXOEUHDNLQWKH countryside or an action-packed adventure exploring the sights. You can stop whenever and for as We’ve used the following long as you want, unrestricted by schedules or itineraries. Each of our destinations holds its own symbols on our cruising maps to XQLTXHDSSHDORƪHULQJVRPHWKLQJGLƪHUHQWIRUHYHU\RQH,I\RXFDQpWGHFLGHZKLFKRIRXUDPD]LQJ help you decide which region is destinations to choose, the following suggestions may help: best for you.

Family fun History and heritage Scenery and countryside

Head to the sunny south of The Cathar castles of the Canal The waterways meander past Family Wine France, where the Camargue du Midi, including the impressive glorious countryside in whichever fun tasting RƪHUVDPD]LQJZLOGOLIHVDQG\ walled city at Carcassonne, will destination you choose. However, Mediterranean beaches, horse- HQWKUDOKLVWRU\EXƪVZKLOH&HOWLF the rugged highlands of Scotland riding, quad-biking and more. Brittany has its fair share of are particularly stunning; the Wine Horse Or the captivating River Thames enchanting chateaux to visit. Or perfect escape from it all. Or get region riding is packed full of fun and thrills explore royal Windsor Castle and away to the peaceful Nivernais with wildlife and theme parks, Hampton Court Palace on the and Loire with pretty cobbled woodland trails, activity centres historic Thames. French villages, vineyards, forests and countless parkland for picnics and countryside. Castle Watersports and running wild in.

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wildlife, swimming or watersports &UXVW\)UHQFKEUHDGƬQHZLQH - we have a choice of perfect Museum or Fishing A romantic escape and delicious cheeses await destinations for you. Visit our gallery you in all of our French regions, Just the two of you? Head to website or call our expert team although a cruise through Holland where you can cruise for recommendations. $TXLWDLQHZLOODOVRUHZDUG\RXZLWK SDVWWXOLSƬHOGVDQGF\FOHWKHƮDW $JHQSUXQHVIRLHJUDVWUXưHVDQG countryside towpaths and immerse %RUGHDX[ZLQH$QGZLWKLWVZHDOWK Stately home Nature reserve yourself in culture and the bright of gastro pubs, exquisite riverside or palace OLJKWVRI$PVWHUGDP2U%HOJLXP eateries and Michelin-starred RƪHUVGHOLJKWIXO%UXJHVDORQJZLWK restaurants, the Thames is also picturesque canals, pretty scenery a food-lovers paradise. DQGFKRFRODWH$QGQRWIRUJHWWLQJ Wildlife Cycling Italy and the most romantic city in the World – Venice!

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FEATURES INCLUDE – 01 Personalised pre-departure information on The what to pack and check list. 02 Direct access to your cruise and boat details. Le Boat 03 GPS to pinpoint your location on the waterway. 04 Interactive map of your itinerary.

05 Guiding you along the way - telling you what’s app coming up as you cruise. – 06 What to see, what to do and where to eat along your cruising route. Our brilliant and FREE app to help you 07 Information on locks, moorings and points of decide where to go is now available to interest. download. What’s more, it will also serve as Our app is free for everyone to download, whether your handy, interactive cruising companion you have already booked a boating holiday or are researching your trip. Simply search ‘Le Boat’ in the to guide you as you cruise. $SS6WRUH*RRJOH3OD\RUYLVLWOHERDWFRXNP\DSS

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Horizon Ǭ New for 2016 A NEW SPACIOUS BOAT FOR COUPLES AND SMALL FAMILIES – Our customers have told us they want a spacious new boat, especially designed for 2 to 4 people. So, we’ve gone away and designed one. Le Boat is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new cruiser coming to our waterways in 2016.

Exciting features:

01 One bright and spacious forward stateroom.

02 $VHFRQGVPDOOHUFDELQLGHDOIRUH[WUD storage, or for two more passengers.

03 One bathroom with separate shower space.

04 Spacious ‘fundeck’ with sunbathing area, table, sink and BBQ hotplate.

05 Large sliding glass doors to outside seating area at the rear.

06 Roomy and comfortable interior with This is the only boat of its size on Europe’s inland waterways to generous headroom throughout. have such large indoor and outdoor space. The sundeck, really is a 07 $LUFRROLQJ ‘FUNdeck’, with ample room to enjoy the great outdoors. 08 Bow thruster for easier handling and easy access to all sides of the boat. ǬFleet Manager 09 USB ports in saloon and both cabins – NEW.

10 Deck shower.

Also coming in 2016

HOLIDAYS FOR BOATING FLOTILLAS SINGLE TRAVELLERS – – $QH[FLWLQJQHZZD\WRJRERDWLQJKDVDUULYHG Thanks to our partners at Intrepid Travel, LQHQFKDQWLQJ9HQLFHRƪHULQJWKHSHUIHFWPL[ a Le Boat holiday is now an option for single of independent travelling and social interaction! travellers. You can now book a guided boating Le Boat invites you to experience an accompanied holiday on the Canal du Midi by the cabin, group holiday, available on selected departures so you can share your waterways experience dates in 2016. ZLWKOLNHPLQGHGWUDYHOOHUVDWDQDƪRUGDEOHSULFH +LUH\RXURZQFUXLVHUDVSDUWRIDƮRWLOODRIERDWV $YDLODEOHRQVHOHFWHGGDWHVERDWVDQGURXWHVRQO\ to socialise with fellow travellers while being accompanied by a Host to help plan and organise your trip. Your group Host will be on hand each day to help boating novices where needed, impart local knowledge and recommend the best places to see and visit; all the while leaving you with plenty of free WLPHWRH[SORUHLQGHSHQGHQWO\LI\RXZLVK| FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT WHAT'S Recommended for boating newbies and NEW IN 2016, PLEASE CONTACT OUR experienced skippers alike, prepare to fall in love SALES TEAM OR SEE OUR WEBSITE. with boating, rave about Italy and make new friends!

5 Le Boat Who's on board? Rivers, canals or lakes? – The waterways of Europe are as varied as they are beautiful. So if you’ve been boating River Lot before and are looking for a change, maybe WU\VRPHZKHUHZKHUHWKHZDWHUƮRZVDELW GLƪHUHQWO\WKLVWLPH

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CANALS

Boating along a canal is simple and hassle-free, perfect for the DSSUHKHQVLYHƬUVWWLPHURUIRU those looking primarily to enjoy the pleasures of the sights and attractions ashore, all while HQMR\LQJWKHOD]\SDFHRIOLIHRQWKH water. Canals are man-made with no river currents meaning they are easy to navigate. Their banks rarely get too shallow for our boats, so it’s HDV\WRƬQGDFFHVVLEOHPRRULQJV along the towpath whenever the fancy takes.

Our top recommendations for canal cruising: Canal du Midi, Camargue, Aquitaine, Brittany (from Nort-sur- Erdre), Burgundy: Loire and South Nivernais, Alsace Lorraine, Belgium, Holland.

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RIVERS

Cruising along a river provides unmatched charm and adventure. The twists and turns make for an exciting journey and the countryside you’ll pass through is often rugged, scenic and teeming with wildlife. The big attraction though is the swimming and watersports, which make rivers perfect for families with children, or restless types who can’t help but jump in! Or maybe drop a line and catch that whopper?

Our top recommendations for river cruising: River Lot, Charente, Aquitaine (River Baïse), Burgundy Franche Comté (River Saône), Brittany (from Messac), Germany, England and Ireland.

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LAKES AND LAGOONS

The canals and rivers in some of our destinations are interspersed with lakes, which are great for a wide variety of watersports, including sailing and water skiing - check our extras or look out for local watersports operators. Lakes also break up your journey and add cruising variety, allowing you to spread your ‘water wings’ and motor through open waters. The stunning lagoons in Italy also provide an exciting addition to your WLPHDƮRDWDOWKRXJKWKH\DUHQRWVXLWDEOHIRU swimming or watersports.

Our top recommendations for regions with lakes and lagoons: Camargue, Germany, Italy, Holland, Scotland and Ireland.

Please note Ǭ Fishing, swimming and watersports are not permitted in some areas – please check with our sales or local base team for guidance.

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Cruising in France – Choose from nine French GHVWLQDWLRQVWRƬQG\RXU dream holiday

10 Canal du Midi 16 Camargue 18 Aquitaine

The Canal du Midi, a UNSECO World Heritage The Camargue hosts many fabulous beach $TXLWDLQHLQVRXWKZHVW)UDQFHSURYLGHV Site, is a wonderful journey through the sun- UHVRUWVDQFLHQWSRUWVƬVKLQJYLOODJHVDQG both cultural and culinary delights with drenched vineyards and pretty villages of historic towns.It also is a wildlife haven and is one ancient hilltop villages and colourful markets WKH/DQJXHGRF)UDQFHpVPRVWSUROLƬFZLQH RIWKHIHZQHVWLQJVLWHVIRUJUDFHIXOƮDPLQJRVLQ specialising in French delicacies such producing region. all of France. as truffles.

20 River Lot 22 Charente 24 Brittany

Discover majestic scenery, wide valleys and Supposedly the ‘loveliest river in France’, the Full of Celtic charm and fairy-tale castles, VWHHSJRUJHVVSHFWDFXODUOLPHVWRQHFOLƪV crystal clear waters of the Charente unique Breton culture and traditions come to and cascading waterfalls; a nature-lovers DUHSHUIHFWIRUVZLPPLQJLQ3DVVƬHOGVRI life in this picturesque cruising region, dream, popular for wildlife-spotting, kayaking YLEUDQWVXQƮRZHUVDQFLHQW5RPDQVLWHVDQG with many pretty villages and lively towns to and canoeing. cognac distilleries. explore.

26 Burgundy: Nivernais & Loire 28 Burgundy: Franche-Comté 30 Alsace-Lorraine

The Nivernais Canal is reputed to be one of $VZHOODVILQHZLQHVDQGJRXUPHWFXLVLQH $OVDFH/RUUDLQHQHLJKERXUHGE\*HUPDQ\ France’s prettiest, and the Loire provides the landscapes of this region are rich with has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers JHQWOHFUXLVLQJZLWKIHZORFNV%RWKRƪHU the natural beauty of pine forests, superb cruising to suit all tastes; nature- spectacular views , hilltops vineyards and mountain scenery, rolling pastures and lovers, history finders and city explorers. charming towns and villages. meadows of flowers. $OVDFHKDVLWDOO

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NEW BOAT IN 2016!

EVENTS ON THE MIDI – Canal Toulouse Carnival early April Walk through the smiling crowds, throw confetti and enjoy the costumes of the big parade and du Midi ƮRDWVDVWKH\SDVVE\ Festival Rio Loco mid June – $PXVLFIHVWLYDOZKLFKWDNHVSODFHLQWKHKHDUW of Toulouse, combining music, shows, visual art, A wonderful journey outdoor cinema, circus... and more! through The Languedoc Festival de Carcassonne throughout July 3UHVWLJLRXVVLWHVRIKLVWRULFDOVLJQLƬFDQFHDQG character become the stage for theatre, circus, opera, dance and concerts. Past performers Bathed in warm sunshine for most of the include Elton John, Don Giovanni and The year, a cruise along the Canal du Midi, Jacksons. a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect Carcassonne’s Bastille Day Fireworks 14th July In and around the ramparts of La Cité, a holiday choice for friends and families looking VSHFWDFXODUƬUHZRUNVKRZQRWWREHPLVVHG to enjoy the wonderfully relaxed ambience Summer Festival of Toulouse July / August of life along this beautiful, historic waterway. $WKUHHZHHNFHOHEUDWLRQRIPXVLFIURPFODVVLFDO WRMD]]PXVLFLVHYHU\ZKHUH

La Feria de Béziers mid August 6HHWKHVWUHHWVDQGSXEOLFVTXDUHVRI%Â]LHUV ƬOOHGZLWKSHRSOHGDQFLQJHDWLQJDQGKDYLQJD HIGHLIGHTS good time. The holiday atmosphere carries on – for four days. 01 )UDQFHpVPRVWSUROLƬFZLQH 06 The Roman town of La Fête du Cassoulet end of August producing region with endless wine Narbonne with its impressive $FHOHEUDWLRQRIVRXWKZHVW)UDQFHpVPRVW tasting opportunities. Gothic Cathedral, lively streets, IDPRXVGLVKFDVVRXOHW3HRSOHƮRFNWR pedestrianised precincts and 02 Castelnaudary with its signature Castelnaudary to eat, drink, dance and be merry; the famous Merchant’s Bridge. dish - cassoulet. Why not attend with music, street markets, water jousting, the Cassoulet Festival at the end 07&DWKÂGUDOH6W1D]DLUHLQ%Â]LHUV childrens’ sideshows and a parade. RI$XJXVW" 08 The staircase of locks at 03$QFLHQWZDOOHGFLW\DQGWKH Fonsérannes and the aqueduct World heritage listed stronghold bridge over the River Orb. at Carcassonne. 09 Pretty Le Somail with its 04 Enjoy regional treats at the antiquarian bookshop and lovely 2ORQ]DFPDUNHWHYHU\7XHVGD\ restaurants. morning. 10 Visit the Cathar Castle, 05 Carcassonne Summer Festival Château de Minerve, the site and spectacular Bastille Day of a ten week siege during the ƬUHZRUNVRYHUWKHFDVWOH Cathar crusades.

Bastille Day Fireworks, Carcassonne

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Suggested Canal du Midi Le Somail

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&DVWHOQDXGDU\WR3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHV $UULYHLQWKFHQWXU\&DVWHOQDXGDU\FOXVWHUHG 153km, 63 locks, 34.5hrs of cruising around the beautiful Grand Bassin with its iconic FKXUFKVWDQGLQJSURXGRQWKHKRUL]RQ$IWHU Note: This itinerary can also be taken in the settling into your boat, stroll into town for dinner opposite direction Mythic 2 CV Tours and be sure to try cassoulet, a local1 speciality of sausage, goose and duck, slow cooked in a – casserole with white beans. There are 5 bases to choose Villesèquelande to Carcassonne 13.5km / 5 locks / 3.5hrs of cruising from along the Canal du Midi. ([SORUHWKHLPSUHVVLYHIRUWLƬHGFLW\RI You can travel oneway or return Carcassonne with its bustling network of cobbled streets thronging with restaurants3 to base, stay for a 3, 4 or 5 night Stopping to view the smaller and shops, all nestled inside the imposing short break, or enjoy a week or towns of La Redorte, Marseillette, city walls. Take a guided tour around the huge longer. Turn to page 15 for a list Trèbes and Castelnaudary was a 12th century Château Comtal and the fearless might enjoy the gruesome Musée de of route suggestions to help you treat...and of course stocking up on l’Inquisition. Don’t miss the ethereal decide what to book. And to give croissants and local specialties! PDJQLƬFHQFHRIWKH%DVLOLFDRI6DLQW1D]DLUH \RXDƮDYRXURIZKDW\RXUWLPH The real gem was Carcassonne, with Carcassonne to Trèbes on the Canal du Midi might look an amazing medieval city to explore. 12km / 7 locks / 3.5hrs of cruising like – here’s a example of a 10 We also enjoyed spending a night Head away from the canal on an organised tour night journey through some of the next to the canal between towns to the spectacular Domaine Gayda, one of the leading wine producers in the area. Tour the Fronton canal’s highlights. and dining al fresco with dinner 4state-of-the-art winery and enjoy a relaxed and made on the BBQ. fun tasting of their excellent range of wines. Finish with a three-course lunch in their superb Ǭ Ilse restaurant that overlooks the Pyrenees before Toulouse returning to Carcassonne for your onward journey to Trèbes.

Trèbes to Argen Minervois Castelnaudary to Villesèquelande 26.5km / 15 locks / 6.5 hrs of cruising 26km / 20 locks / 6hrs of cruising Enjoy the slow pace of the canal as you spend $IWHUDPRUQLQJRIJHQWOHFUXLVLQJDQGDOD]\ most of the day cruising, stopping to5 admire lunch on board, unload the bikes for a short the pretty village of Marseilette. Your destination Montgiscard 2cycle into Bram, an attractive town arranged in a LVWKHEHDXWLIXOWRZQRI$UJHQV0LQHUYRLV concentric circle around the pretty church. Then clustered around a 14th century chateau, onwards to overnight in quiet Villesèquelande. so have a wander around before dinner. SEUIL DE NAUROUZE See right for larger scale

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Béziers Colombiers to Béziers 14km / 14 locks / 4hrs of cruising 9Today you will descend the famous Fonsérannes Argens Minervios to Le Somail Capestang to Colombiers VWDLUFDVHRIORFNV7KHƮLJKWFRQVLVWVRI 16km / 1 lock / 2.5hrs of cruising 14km / 0 locks / 2hrs of cruising eight lock chambers and nine gates. Then it’s RQZDUGVSDVW%H]LHUVWRPRRUMXVWSDVWWKH 2YHUORRNLQJWKHFDQDO&K»WHDXGH3DUD]DLV Explore Capestang including its 14th century bustling city in the more peaceful surroundings the site of an impressive winery. Look around castle and impressive painted ceilings. Further RI9LOOHQHXYH%Â]LHUV and sample the produce and then6 continue along the canal, visit the Oppidum of Ensérune, onwards to Le Somail. In the afternoon, why an archaeological site and museum with not hire the most legendary of convertible cars, impressive views over the dried Montady Lake. %Â]LHUVWR3RUW&DVVDƬHUHV an old Mythic 2 CV, a fun way to drive through Then it’s time to navigate through the 165m long 9km / 1 lock / 2.5hrs of cruising the vineyards and countryside toward L’Oulibo Malpas tunnel. In Colombiers, visit the Saint- ([SORUHPDJQLƬFHQW%Â]LHUVRQHRIWKH0LGLpV Olive Caves to learn how olive oil is made. Sylvestre church; at night the rectory’s gardens largest cities. Don’t miss the 13th century are lit up and are perfect for a charming walk. 10 5RPDQHVTXHFDWKHGUDOZLWKWHUULƬFYLHZVRXW Le Somail to Capestang over the surrounding vineyards. Then cruise the 22km / 0 locks / 4hrs of cruising ƬQDOVWUHWFKWR3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHVIRUDVWUROODORQJ the beach at Portiranges to build your appetite 9LVLW0DGDP*RXUJXHpV$QWLTXDULDQ%RRNVKRS 8 for dinner. ZKHUH\RXpOOƬQGHYHU\WKLQJIURPFKHDS paperbacks to very rare editions, crammed in ERRNVKHOYHVIURPƮRRUWRFHLOLQJ2QZDUGVWR NÎMES Capestang and, for something exquisite, dress Tarascon up for dinner and take a short taxi ride to the YHU\JUDQG&K»WHDXOHV&DUUDVVHVIRUDƬQH dining experience in a beautiful setting. ÔNE

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CANAL DU MIDI – 01 $OOORFNVDUHHOHFWULFDQGIUHHWRXVH Some are automatic, but most are Canal du Midi manned. Opening hours 09:00-18:00 (19:00 in the summer); closed 12:30 - 13:30. Locks are closed on certain public holidays, including 1st May and 1st Nov.

02 The Fonsérannes staircase of locks FDQJHWEXV\DQGKDYHVSHFLƬFKRXUVRI operation which may slow your progress along the canal. If you are on a return-to- base cruise and wish to save time by not passing through them, you can still see %Â]LHUVE\PRRULQJDWWKHWRSRUERWWRP and walking or cycling into the city. – To Castelnaudary From Toulouse - 71km From Carcassonne - 38km

To Trèbes From Toulouse - 112km From Carcassonne - 8km )URP%Â]LHUV87km From Narbonne - 60km

To Homps From Toulouse - 129km From Carcassonne - 33km )URP%Â]LHUV45km From Narbonne - 30km

To Narbonne )URP%Â]LHUV43km From Montpellier - 98km

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – 3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHVWR1DUERQQHWR 3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHV 128km • 46 locks • 27hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi, Canal de la Robine

Homps to Carcassonne to Homps 80km • 42 locks • 23hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi

Trèbes to Béziers to Trèbes 180km • 54 locks • 37hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi

Castelnaudary to Carcassonne to Castelnaudary 104km • 62 locks • 35hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi

Narbonne to Agde to Narbonne 148km • 36 locks • 30hrs Waterways: Canal de la Robine, Canal du Midi :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* (Choose to cruise in either direction) – 3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHVWR&DVWHOQDXGDU\ 157km • 62 locks • 45hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi

Homps to Castelnaudary 81km • 44 locks • 30hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi

Narbonne to Carcassonne to Trèbes 87km • 43 locks • 23hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi, Canal de la Robine

+RPSVWR3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHV 77km • 19 locks • 17hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi

3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHVWR+RPSVWR Madam Gourgue's Antiquarian Bookshop, Le Somail Narbonne 192km • 35 locks • 25hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi, Canal de la Robine SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a return-to-base short break from any of our bases in this region. – Homps to Le Somail to Homps 40km • 12 locks • 11 hrs • Nights: 3

Homps to Le Somail to Carcassonne to Trèbes (one-way) 53km • 27 locks • 18 hrs • Nights: 4

Castelnaudary to Trèbes (one-way) 52km • 31 locks • 18 hrs • Nights: 4

Narbonne to Homps (one-way) 47km • 13 locks • 11 hrs • Nights: 3

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Sandy Mediterranean beaches 01 The Camargue region has few DQGVXQVKLQHIURP$SULOWR2FWREHU locks, and no locks on the Etang de Thau (it's an inland sea water 02 Horse riding, quad biking, sand lake), so it's perfect for anyone new Camargue buggies and jet skiing. to cruising or looking for an easy – 03 $EXQGDQWELUGDQGZLOGOLIHLQ cruising experience. You are advised the wetlands, lakes, salt plains and to moor in the harbours at night as Colourful traditions, ancient ports PDUVKHVLQFOXGLQJSLQNƮDPLQJRV passing larger barges could pull you away from makeshift moorings. and wonderful wildlife 04 $2&&RVWLÁUHVGH1LPHVZLQH cellars at Galician. 02 Why not combine a cruise in the Camargue with a trip on the Canal du 05 Excellent seafood restaurants Midi? You can do a one-way cruise DQGSUHWW\ƬVKLQJYLOODJHV'RQpW Come to the colourful Camargue! You’ll love WRIURPRXU&DQDOGX0LGLEDVHVDW PLVVR\VWHUVLQ%RX]LJXHV its bustling Crusader ports, excellent sandy 3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHVDQG+RPSV 06 Traditional local bull festivals in – beaches and traditional lifestyle which includes many villages. To St Gilles From Montpellier – 61km EXOOƬJKWLQJ5RPDQ\J\SV\IHVWLYDOVDQG 07 $JGHtRQHRIWKHROGHVWWRZQV From Nimes – 22km in France. modern-day guardian cowboys. )URP$YLJQRQt50km 08 $QFLHQWSRUWDQGPHGLHYDO From Marseille – 107km ZDOOHGFLW\RI$LJXHV0RUWHV To Beaucaire 09$GD\WULSWR$UOHV QRWDFFHVVLEOH )URP$YLJQRQt26km by boat) to see the remains of the From Nimes – 25km 5RPDQ$PSKLWKHDWUHDQGWKH%DWKV From Montpellier – 84km of Constantin .Explore its ancient From Marseille – 108km narrow cobbled streets by foot.

10 Water jousting tournaments in Sète throughout the Summer.

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS A great holiday. Wildlife, 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – particularly birds are great,

St. Gilles to Etang de Thau to St. Gilles FUXLVLQJZLWKNLQJƬVKHUV 146km • 0 locks • 22hrs Waterways: Canal du Rhône à Sète, and watching large herons, Etang de Thau ƮDPLQJRVDQGHJUHWV

Beaucaire to Sète to Mèze to Beaucaire ƬVKLQJDQGHDWLQJDV\RX 240km • 2 locks • 28hrs Waterways: Canal du Rhône à Sète, pass. Aigue Mortes is a Etang de Thau delightful town well worth a 3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHVWR$LJXHV0RUWHV couple of nights. WR3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHV 168km • 4 locks • 30hrs - H & CT Waterways: Canal du Midi, Canal du Rhône à Sète, Etang de Thau :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* (Choose to cruise in either direction) – %HDXFDLUHWR3RUW&DVVDƬHUHV 128km • 3 locks • 23hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi, Canal du Rhône à Sète, Etang de Thau

6W*LOOHVWR3RUW&DVVDƬÁUHV 98km • 2 locks • 20hrs Waterways: Canal du Midi, Canal du Rhône à Sète, Etang de Thau SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a return-to-base short break from any of our bases in this region. – St Gilles to Aigues Mortes to Place de la Comedie, Montpellier Palavas-les-Flots to St. Gilles

100km • 0 locks • 12hrs • Nights: 3-4 AVIGNON MARSEILLE Beaucaire to Aigues Mortes to Beaucaire 100km • 2 locks • 14hrs • Nights: 3

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 *ORULRXVJDVWURQRP\t$JHQ 01 Locks are automatic and free to 3UXQHVIRLHJUDVWUXưHVDQG use. Opening hours approx 09:00– Bordeaux wines. 19:00 depending on season; closed 12:30–13:30. Locks are closed on Aquitaine 02 Picture-postcard scenery. certain public holidays. 03 Roman aqueducts and the – 02 If you wish to cruise onto the River Montech boat lift. Lot towards Castelmoron, you will Gourmet cruising through a 04 Glassworks at Vianne. need to cross the River Garonne XQGHUWKHJXLGDQFHRIDSLORW$VPDOO land of plenty 05 $OPRQGƮDYRXUHG$UPDJQDFLQ charge is payable for this service. its home town of Condom. However in periods of drought or 06 $UW0XVHXPDW$JHQERDVWLQJ ƮRRGLWPD\QRWEHSRVVLEOHWRGRWKLV Culture and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in works by Goya, Sisley and Dufy. – To Le Mas d’Agenais the sunny region of Aquitaine in south-west 07 Flower-adorned Castelsarrasin From Bordeaux – 110km and one of the best farmer’s France, and both can be enjoyed in full from From Toulouse – 175km markets in the region. the waterways. In the past, Aquitaine's picture- From Bergerac – 71km 08 Moissac’s world-famous abbey To Castelsarrasin postcard scenery inspired many famous artists. and cloisters. From Bordeaux – 188km Today people come here to discover the 09 Chic shopping and culture in From Toulouse – 65km perfect ingredients for gourmet cruising. 0RQWDXEDQDQG$JHQ From Bergerac – 150km )URP$JHQ – 54km 10 Son et Lumière’ show spectacle DW9DOHQFHGp$JHQtWZRZHHNV every summer.

Nérac

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THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR Libourne

Bordeaux Bergerac Le Boat base Disused canal

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Meilhan sur-Garonne

Fumel L O T Luzech Villeneuve- sur-Lot Castelmoron Trentels LE MAS D'AGENAIS Bordeaux Cahors Cahors

Nicole L O T Damazan Moissac Abbey CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Aiguillon 1 WEEK+ RETURN CRUISING Buzet-sur-Baïse Agen Vianne CA – N AL D E G A Le Mas d’Agenais to Nerac to Moissac to R O N N E Valence- Le Mas d’Agenais Nérac d’Agen Moissac Pont-canal 93km • 52 locks • 45hrs B A d'Agen

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Aqueduc du Cacor Moncrabeau Montauban Le Mas d’Agenais to Moissac to Buzet Le Mas d’Agenais CASTELSARRASIN Canal de 184km • 36 locks • 30hrs Condom Montech Montech Waterways: Canal latéral à la Garonne Valence- Castelsarrasin to Buzet-sur-Baïse to sur-Baïse Castelsarrasin Grisolles Frontonnais 160km • 44 locks • 32hrs Cathedral Saint-Caprais, Waterways: Canal latéral à la Garonne Armagnac Agen :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* (3, 4 or 5 nights) You can do a return-to-base short break from Le Mas d’Agenais Toulouse or Castelsarrasin. –

Le Mas d’Agenais to Montauban to Castelsarrasin 146km • 57 locks • 29hrs Waterways: Canal lateral a la Garonne, Canal de Montech SHORT BREAK CRUISING A pleasant and peaceful (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a return-to-base cruise to Agen and back. short break from either of our bases in this region – We overnighted twice Le Mas d’Agenais to Nérac to in Moissac which was a Le Mas d’Agenais 80km • 20 locks • 19 hrs • Nights: 4 charming small town with Waterways: Canal lateral a la Garonne, a stunning abbey and Canal de Montech, La Baïse. excellent restaurants. We Castelsarrasin to Valence d’Agen to Castelsarrasin also used the boat's bikes to 50km • 24 locks • 14hrs cycle the 8kms to Auvillars, Waterways: Canal latéral à la Garonne a charming hill-top town. <28&$1)2//2:21(2)7+(6( &58,6,1*68**(67,21625&5($7(<285 - Greygadabout 2:1,7,1(5$5<$6<28&58,6(

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Cahors wine and foie gras – 01 We do not recommend this regional specialities. UHJLRQLIWKLVLV\RXUƬUVWERDWLQJ holiday. 02 Dramatic hilly countryside, River Lot VSHFWDFXODUOLPHVWRQHFOLƪVDQG 02 $FFHVVWRVKRUHSRZHUIDFLOLWLHV pretty waterfalls. on the River Lot is severely – restricted. 03 The cobbled streets and pretty A leisurely meander through garden trails around the old town in 03 $OOORFNVDUHPDQXDODQGWKHUH Cahors – the regions capital. are no locks keeps on the River Lot. majestic scenery – 04 The iconic arches and towers of To Douelle Pont Valentré. From Bordeaux – 232km The clear waters of the River Lot meander 05 3UHWW\/X]HFKZLWKLWVWK From Toulouse – 125km century church. From Bergerac – 107km through wide valleys and steep gorges, beneath 06 7KHWKFHQWXU\FDVWOHDW VSHFWDFXODUOLPHVWRQHFOLƪVDQGKLOOWRSYLOODJHV Mercuès. They take you on a memorable and unhurried 07 Hire kayaks and explore, or swim journey through the heart of the Lot and in the river. Quercy region to ancient castles, medieval 08 WKFHQWXU\VWRQHYLOODJHRI Saint-Cirq Lapopie, perched high towns and historic châteaux. RQWKHFOLƪVDQGKRPHIRUFHQWXULHV to craftsmen and artists.

09 The cave drawings and stalagmites of the Pech-Merle caves near Cabrerets.

10 Cycle along the tows path cut LQWRWKHFOLƪIDFHZLWKVWXQQLQJ views of the river below.

Pont Valentré, Cahors

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK+ RETURN CRUISING – Douelle to Luzech to Crégols to Douelle 128km • 28 locks • 27hrs SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) – Douelle to Vers to Douelle 64km • 16 locks • 12hrs • Nights: 3-4

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The scenery is majestic! With each curve of the river, another breath taking view is exposed. Take time to explore Cahors, the cave drawings and winery. Just about every little village along the ZD\RƪHUVJRRGIRRGDWYHU\UHDVRQDEOH prices. Ǭ Easton Wind Saint-Cirq Lapopie

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BORDEAUX BERGERAC

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Vers Bouziès St-Géry Conduché Larnagol Port-la-Lèque Lamagdeleine la Toulzanie Tour-de-Faure Savanac

Saint-Cirq Calvignac Cénevières Lapopie Arcambal Crégols

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1 / 125 000 Saint-Cirq Lapopie

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HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Cognac whiskey distillery guided 01 The Charente runs a regular tour and tasting session. course and is easy to navigate.

02 Renaissance châteaux, 02 Swimming in the Charente is River waterside golf greens and possible – please check with the LPSRUWDQW$EEH\LQ6DLQW%ULFH base team for the best locations for swimming. 03 The Roman town of Saintes Charente ZLWKLWVIDPRXV$UFGH*HUPDQLFXV 03 There are few locks, which are 5RPDQIUHVFRHVDQG$PSKLWKHDWUH easy to operate, but no lock keepers. – ruins. Locks are open on public holidays. The loveliest river in France 04 Excellent maritime museums 04 From St. Savinien to Rochefort and delicious seafood in the naval WKHULYHUEHFRPHVWLGDOtDƪHFWHG town of Rochefort. E\$WODQWLFWLGHVVWURQJFXUUHQWV and fast changes in river levels. The 05 7KRXVDQG\HDUROG$EEH\LQ The Charente is known as one of France’s current can run as fast as 4 knots Bassac. most beautiful rivers – its crystal clear waters DQGWKHGLƪHUHQFHEHWZHHQKLJK 06 Fine Romanesque art at the and low tide can be as much as 5m. DUHSHUIHFWIRUVZLPPLQJDQGƬVKLQJDQGLWV church of St. Pierre in Châteauneuf- Therefore only those with some pretty river banks are home to an abundance sur-Charente. SUHYLRXVERDWLQJDQGRUVDLOLQJ experience should set out to visit 07 Thriving hilltop cathedral city RIƮRUDDQGIDXQD 5RFKHIRUWE\ERDW$OWHUQDWLYHO\ RI$QJRXOÃPHIRUVWXQQLQJYLHZV you can easily moor at St. Savinien café culture and shopping. and take the train to Rochefort. 08 &DUWRRQ0XVHXPLQ$QJRXOÃPH – To Jarnac 09 Open-air swimming pool and From Bordeaux – 122km museum at Jarnac. From La Rochelle – 118km 10 Vintage car collection at Mosnac. )URP$QJRXOÃPHt30km

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – Jarnac to Angoulême to Jarnac 88km • 30 locks • 22hrs

Jarnac to Rochefort to Jarnac 186km • 12 locks • 33hrs

Jarnac to Cognac to St. Simeux to Jarnac 140km • 24 locks • 25hrs SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) – Jarnac to Cognac to Saintes to Jarnac 90km • 10 locks • 16hrs • Nights: 3-4

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Charente is a very peaceful and lovely river.

THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR

LA ROCHELLE ÎLE D‘AIX

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Bussac-sur- Charente

Chaniers Saintes JARNAC St-Brice Angoulême Bassac Trois- Arc de Germanicus, Saintes Brives- Cognac St-Simon Bourg- Palis sur-Charente Charente Royan St-Simeux Nersac POINTE DE GRAVE Mosnac Châteauneuf- sur-Charente Le Verdon- sur-Mer GIRONDE BORDEAUX

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HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 The very scenic River Erdre, 01 Locks are either electronically fringed with manor houses and or manually operated and most pretty countryside full of birdlife. have a lock keeper. Some locks between Redon and Nantes are Brittany 02 Historic Nantes with its unmanned, but lock-keepers can PDJQLƬFHQW*RWKLFFDWKHGUDO attend if help is required. – Castle of the Dukes of Brittany and ƮRUDOJDUGHQV 02 Return-to-base cruising is not Celtic charm and fairytale castles possible from our base in Dinan. 03 Medieval Blain with its castle – DQG0XVXHPRI3RSXODU$UWVDQG To Messac Traditions. Brittany is a charming region to explore. From Rennes – 40km 04 %HDXWLIXO6W6DXYHXU$EEDWLDOH From Nantes – 85km Its 600km of waterways and Napoleonic cloisters and lively Monday markets From St Malo – 111km in Redon. canals meander through a peaceful landscape To Nort-sur-Erdre of woodland and pastures, dotted with 05 0HGLHYDOIRUWLƬHGWRZQRI'LQDQ From Rennes – 90km KLJKRQWKHFOLƪVDERYHWKHKDUERXU From Nantes – 37km medieval towns and fairytale castles. You can From St Malo – 161km 06 Imposing turreted castle in the be sure to enjoy easy cruising in Brittany beautiful town of Josselin with its To Dinan wherever you go. timber houses and pavement cafés. From Rennes – 54km From Nantes – 162km 07 Breton oysters and excellent From St Malo – 33km seafood restaurants in the sailing harbours of La Roche Bernard.

08 Stunning Yves Rocher botanical gardens in La Gacilly and the Photo Calm and quiet region with Festival throughout the summer. lovely scenery. I would 09 6W0DJORLUH$EEH\DW/HKRQDQG open-air swimming pool. recommend to visit 10 Bustling Rennes and its markets La Gacilly and Josselin. (especiallly on Saturdays), cathedral, Ǭ Olga Podzemska Parliament building and the museum, science centre and planetarium.

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THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR St-Malo Dinard Place de la Republique, Rennes

St-Brieuc DINAN

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T Canal Non-navigable river R A N C E Tinténiac Hédé Gouarec

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D E Pont-Réan St-Nicolas N Josselin CRUISING SUGGESTIONS A -des-Eaux N T E À 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING B BLAVET R E S T – Montertelot Nort-sur-Erdre to La Gacilly to Nort-sur-Erdre Le Roc-St-André 200km • 34 locks • 38hrs Guipry Malestroit la Gacilly MESSAC Waterways: L’Erdre, Canal de NantesLorient à Brest,

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L A I N E 240km • 32 locks • 44hrs V I Waterways: L’Erdre, Canal de Nantes à Brest, Arzal La Vilaine NORTSURERDRE Guenrouët Blain La Roche- Messac to Josselin to Messac CAN Bernard A L D E N A N T E À 208km • 36 locks • 36hrs B R E S T :DWHUZD\V/D9LODLQH/p2XVW/p$ƪ Canal de Nantes à Brest

ERDRE Messac to Nantes to Messac St-Nazaire 280km • 36 locks • 36hrs Waterways: La Vilaine, Nantes Canal de Nantes à Brest, L’Erdre :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* (Choose to cruise in either direction) – Messac to Dinan 127km • 57 locks • 30hrs Waterways: La Vilaine, Canal d’Ille et Rance

Nort-sur-Erdre to La Gacilly to Messac 202km • 20 locks • 31hrs Waterways: L’Erdre, Canal de Nantes à Brest, /p$ƪ/D9LODLQH SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a return-to-base short break from Messac or Nort-sur-Erdre. – Messac to La Gacilly to Messac 120km • 6 locks • 16 hrs • Nights: 4

Nort-sur-Erdre to Nantes to Blain to Nort-sur-Erdre 100km • 20 locks • 17 hrs • Nights: 4

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Classic French wines in Sancerre 01 Canal latéral à la Loire and and Chablis. &DQDOGX1LYHUQDLV$QHDV\ cruising route with automatic 02 Fabulous Gothic cathedrals Burgundy locks and lock-keepers. Sardy DQGRUFKXUFKHVLQ0LJHQQHV6HQV staircase near Baye has 16 locks $X[HUUHDQG1HYHUV and a lock-keeper to help. 03 Fishing in Prégilbert or Paray- Nivernais 02 Canal du Bourgogne: Manual le-Monial. and automatic locks with lock- 04 ,PSUHVVLYH%ULDUH$TXHGXFW keepers. & Loire 05 0DJQLƬFHQWFK»WHDX[LQ&KLWU\ 03 $WUDLQRSHUDWHVEHWZHHQ3DULV OHV0LQHVDQG&K»WLOORQHQ%D]RLV and Migennes almost every hour. – – 06 Watersports, hiking and To Migennes spectacular aqueducts at Baye. Splendid châteaux, peaceful From Paris CDG – 177km landscapes and pretty waterways 07 Stunning views from the medieval From Paris Orly – 149km hilltop village of Cercy-la-Tour. To Châtillon-sur-Loire 08 The huge Cathedral Saint-Cyr, From Paris CDG – 197km The charming Canal du Nivernais, Canal the impressive Palais des Ducs and From Paris Orly – 155km other historical gems in the Roman To Tannay Lateral à la Loire and Canal de Bourgogne city of Nevers. From Paris CDG – 256km provide access to some of the most beautiful 09 Famous Romanesque Basilica at From Paris Orly – 213km Paray-le-Monial. and varied cruising areas in France. Winding To Decize south of Paris through medieval villages and 10 &\FOHDORQJWKHSHUIHFWO\ƮDW From Paris CDG – 308km WRZSDWKVEHWZHHQ$X[HUUHDQG From Paris Orly – 266km leafy countryside, these former important 'HFL]HDQGDORQJWKH&DQDOGH %DVHO0XOOKRXVHt165km trading routes are a delight to explore. Bourgogne. From Dijon – 167km

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING The most lazy and – relaxing of all holidays. Migennes to Sens to Joigny to Migennes Auxerre was fascinating 88km • 20 locks • 21hrs - a bustling town with old Waterways: L’Yonne timbered buildings and Migennes to Ancy-le-Franc (or Montbard) to Migennes impressive cathedrals. 106km • 46 locks • 29hrs Don’t miss Cravant - (Note: you can extend this cruise over 2 weeks to visit Montbard) our favourite little French 206km • 98 locks • 50hrs village - very picturesque. Waterways: Canal de Bourgogne We strolled around all Tannay to Châtel Censoir to Corbigny to Tannay morning and took 106km • 52 locks • 34hrs loads of pictures. Waterways: Canal du Nivernais Ǭ Kathryn Châtillon-sur-Loire to Sancerre to Châtillon-sur-Loire 180km • 38 locks • 36hrs Auxerre Waterways: Canal latéral à la Loire

Decize to Digoin to Paray-le-Monial (or Roanne) to Decize Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Sens 130km • 32 locks • 24hrs THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR (Note: you can extend this cruise over 2 Paris weeks to visit Roanne on the Canal de I N E St-Mammès S E Roanne a Digoin: 256km • 54 locks • 45 hrs) Montereau Waterways: Canal latéral à la Loire, CAL DU LOING YO Canal du Centre NNE Le Boat base Disused canal Sens Migennes to Châtel Censoir to No entry Navigable river Canal Non-navigable rive Migennes Villeneuve- S sur-Yonne MIGENNES 0 10 20 KM 130km • 62 locks • 32hrs St-Florentin Montargis Champagne Waterways: L’Yonne, Canal du Nivernais 1 1 270 000 Joigny AL D'ORLÉAN CAL DE BRIARE C :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* (Choose to cruise in either direction) Tonnerre Tanlay Chablis – Ancy-le-Franc Auxerre Chablis Decize to Tannay 99km • 72 locks • 35hrs Briare Vermenton Montbard BOURGOGNE Waterways: Canal du Nivernais CAL DE E Prégilbert C N N a O n Y Tannay to Migennes a l Châtel-Censoir Mailly-le-Château

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Wine tasting at Côte de Beaune’s 01 River Seille: Easy cruising; premier ‘cru’ vineyards, with famous self-operated locks; numerous names such as Pommard, Chasagne- well-equipped moorings. Montachet, Rully and Mercury. Burgundy 02 Grande Saône: Between St.Jean 02 Palatial buildings, opulent de Losne and Mâcon – 3 large facades and rich heritage in Dijon – automated locks, manned by lock Franche- it’s like a mini-Paris! NHHSHUV$ZLGHEXWJHQHUDOO\VORZ moving river. Mooring on pontoons 03 Splendid châteaux and summer or in a harbour is compulsory. festivals in Scey-sur-Saône and Comté Ray-sur-Saône. 03 Petit Saône: Easy cruising. $XWRPDWLFORFNVRSHUDWHGE\DORFN 04 Hospices de Beaune with its keeper, and self-operated locks. – colourful tiled roof and captivating tour around the old hospital. 04 Canal de Bourgogne and Canal du Centre – all locks are manual, Natural beauty in the 05 Bresse Chicken from Louhans, some operated by a lock keeper. heart of France famous for its Monday poultry market. 05 Canal du Vosges – all locks are automatic, some are operated by a 06 Dôle and Besançon - towns lock keeper. steeped in history and charm. )URPGHQVHIRUHVWVFUDJJ\FOLƪVDQG – mountain scenery to rolling pastures, 07 Church of St Philibert in the To St. Jean-de-Losne bustling Roman town of Tournus. From Lyon – 193km vineyards and peaceful landscapes, Burgundy’s From Geneva – 242km 08 St Vincent’s Cathedral and the From Dijon – 35km network of gentle rivers and canals makes busy Friday and Sunday markets in this a delightful region and haven for all who Chalon-sur-Saône. To Gray From Lyon – 242km 09 Historic Mâcon, one of the DSSUHFLDWHXQKXUULHGOLIHVW\OHVƬQHZLQHV From Geneva – 274km oldest towns in France, with its From Dijon – 50km gourmet cuisine and stunning scenery. cathedral, châteaux, Museum of )LQH$UWVDQGWKHDWUH To Branges From Geneva – 166km 10 St John’s Eve Festival in From Lyon – 137km Fontenoy-le-Château in June. To Fontenoy-le-Château )URP%DVHO0XOOKRXVHt165km From Dijon – 167km

We loved the quiet St. Vincent Cathedral, Chalon-sur-Saône waterways in this region. The countryside in Franche-Comté and the %2$76$9$,/$%/(ǢǠ6/((36ǡ small country villages New t+RUL]RQ(2+3) Royal Classique (6) were most welcoming &LUUXV$ (2+2) Vision3 (6+4) Cirrus B (2+2) Mystique (6+2) and the vineyards in the Sheba (3+2) Millau (8) Challonaisse from &RUYHWWH$(4) Nautilia (8+2) Corvette B (4) 6DOVD$(8+2) Chalon-sur-Saône were Tango (4+2) Classique (8) very special. Countess (4+2) Vision4 (8+1) Clipper (4+2) Classique Star (8+2) Ǭ Jonathan Caprice (4+2) 0DJQLƬTXH(8+2) Royal Mystique (4+2) Grand Classique (10+2) Crusader (6) Calypso (6+2) Continentale (6) Elegance (6) Chalon-sur-Saône

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – St. Jean-de-Losne to Louhans to St. Jean-de-Losne 293km • 14 locks • 38hrs Waterways: La Saône, La Seille

St. Jean-de-Losne to Besançon to St. Jean-de-Losne 194km • 50 locks • 32hrs Waterways: Le Doubs; Canal du Rhône au Rhin, La Saône

St. Jean-de-Losne to Chagny to St. Jean-de-Losne 154km • 28 locks • 24hrs Waterways: La Saône, Canal du Centre

Gray to Corre to Gray 200km • 30 locks • 38hrs Waterways: La Saône

Branges to Santenay to Branges 176km • 36 locks • 35hrs Waterways: La Saône, Canal du Centre

Branges to Macon to Chalon-sur-Saône to Branges Verdun-sur-le-Doubs 192km • 8 locks • 32hrs Waterways: La Seille, La Saône, Canal de Pont de Vaux Chaumont :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* (Choose to cruise in either direction) Dijon – Corre Fontenoy-le-Château to Gray FONTENOY 137km • 27 locks • 30hrs Langres LECHÂTEAU Waterways: Canal des Vosges, La Saône

Fontenoy-le-Château to St. Jean-de-Losne Villegusien- Scey- le-Lac sur-Saône 190km • 32 locks • 32hrs Port-sur-Saône

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Marvel of modern engineering – 01 $ERDWLQJOLFHQFHLVUHTXLUHGLI WKH6W/RXLV$U]YLOOHU%RDW/LIW you wish to cruise from Saarbrücken &LW\WR$SDFKDORQJWKHZDWHUZD\VRI 02 Rose Garden, Renaissance Germany and Luxembourg. Please Alsace- Palace and excellent views from speak to the sales team for further the sumptuous Haut Baar Castle details about obtaining a licence. in Saverne. Licences need to be obtained before Lorraine & 03 UNESCO World Heritage city of you cruise and cannot be obtained Strasbourg for culture, shopping, ‘on the spot’ in France. dining and its monumental cathedral. 02 $OOORFNVDUHDXWRPDWLFDQGHDV\ Saarland 04 6XSHUEƬVKLQJDW*RQGUH[DQJH to operate. Opening hours: Hesse to Nancy 09:00 – 18:00, Hesse 05 7KH6DUUDOEH$TXHGXFW – to Sarreguemines 09:30 – 18:30, 06 Thermal baths and the stunning +HVVHWR(UVWHLQt Cosmopolitan cruising at its best VWDLQHGJODVVFDWKHGUDOLQ0HW] (09:00 – 18:00 on Sundays), Erstein WR%RRI]KHLPt7KHUH 07 The Place Stanislas in Nancy, is no charge to use them. Locks are one of the most beautiful squares closed on certain Public Holidays. The tiny French region of Alsace and neighbouring LQWKH:RUOGDQGDPXVWIRU$UW The boatlift and tunnels are closed Nouveau lovers. Saarland in Germany is as wonderful as the art and on 1st May and 1st November. 08 Futuristic art galleries, Baroque architecture of its cities. This culturally unique region 03 Short breaks and longer cruises palaces and café-culture lifestyle in are available from our bases at KDVDGLVWLQFWO\FRVPRSROLWDQIHHODQGRƪHUVVXSHUE Saarbrücken (licence required). +HVVHDQG%RRI]KHLP cruising to suit all tastes. 09 Exceptionally scenic Sarre and – Moselle rivers in Saarland (licence To Hesse required). )URP6WUDVERXUJ(QW]KHLPt74km )URP1DQF\0HW]t218km 10 Watch crystal blowing demonstartions at Cristal Lehrer at To Boofzheim WKHERWWRPRIWKH$U]YLOOHUERDWOLIW )URP6WUDVERXUJ(QW]KHLPt38km )URP1DQF\0HW]t84km From St Malo – 33km

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR 1 WEEK RETURN LUXEMBOURG CRUISING Konz – Saarburg Hesse to Strasbourg to Hesse 156km • 68 locks • 37hrs Waterways: Canal de la Marne Remich Le Boat base Disused canal au Rhin Mettlach GERMANY No entry Navigable river Merzig Canal Non-navigable river Hesse to Nancy to Hesse SAARE Apach SAARLAND 152km • 42 locks • 25hrs Licence Required Waterways: Canal de la Marne Thionville Saarlouis au Rhin 0 10 20 km 1 / 1000 000 Hesse to Saarbrücken to Hesse Saarbrücken 206km • 62 locks • 40hrs Waterways: Canal des Vignobles de Moselle Houillères de la Sarre, Canal de Metz

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Cruising in Europe – Pretty waterways through historic landscapes

Bruges, Belgium

34 Germany 36 Italy 38 Belgium 40 Holland

The crystal clear lakes and rivers The enchanting city of Venice Famous for its chocolates Meander past typically Dutch of Mecklenburg are popular DQGLWVVXUURXQGLQJLVODQGVRƪHU and lace and perfect for a city vistas to fascinating and lively with watersports enthusiasts, unrivalled opulence, culture and EUHDN%HOJLXPRƪHUVSHDFHIXO towns and cities, including ELUGZDWFKHUVDQGƬVKHUPDQDOLNH breath-taking sights. Or visit countryside and ancient towns. FRVPRSROLWDQ$PVWHUGDP)XUWKHU Or explore the Brandenburg the Friuli region with unspoilt Discover sandy beaches, Gothic north, the Friesland region glistens region where the bright lights and landscapes, chic seaside resorts architecture, local crafts, tempting with hundreds of lakes and is culture of Berlin await. and abundant wildlife. restaurants and art galleries. perfect for watersports.

42 England 44 Scotland 46 Ireland

Explore a historic castle, stroll $MRXUQH\DORQJWKH&DODGRQLDQ Be at one with nature and let the around a country estate and take Canal as far north as Inverness and beautiful River Shannon and River afternoon tea at a royal palace. down to Fort William in the south Erne captivate you. Discover Celtic The River Thames meanders will take you into the heart of monuments and castle ruins; enjoy through beautiful countryside, Scotland’s most beautiful scenery ƬVKLQJRUSOD\LQJJROIDQGORRN Berlin, Germany ULYHUVLGHSXEVƬQHUHVWDXUDQWVDQG – a true escape from it all! forward to evenings in lively pubs countless attractions. full of song.

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! Germany – Mecklenburg

& Brandenburg Brandenburg Gate, Berlin –

Nature reserves, watersports HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – and lakeside castles 01 The medieval villages of Mirow, Rechlin, 01 Locks on the Brandenburg & Röbel, Klink, Plau and Waren with their distinctive Mecklenburg waterways are free, waterside houses and narrow cobbled streets. fully automatic and manned or automatic self service. Opening The clear waters of Germany beckon 02 The Baroque lakeside castles at Schwerin, hours, 08:00 - 20:00 (May to Sep) 5KHLQVEHUJ)ÕUVWHQEHUJDQG1HXVWUHOLW] those wishing to combine spectacular  $SU 2FW GDLO\/RFNV scenery with fascinating German culture. 03 :DWHUVSRUWVLQWKHEHDXWLIXO/DNH0ÕULW] do not close on public holidays. Locks 1DWLRQDO3DUNtZLQGVXUƬQJND\DNLQJRU FORVHIRUOXQFKIURP$SUWR-XQDQG This unexpected boating heaven will swimming. Sep to Oct. captivate your senses and have you 04 Enjoy picnic, hiking and cycling in the 02 Overnight mooring on canals is coming back for more. surrounding forests and waterside villages. not permitted in Germany. You may drop anchor in a lake or moor in a 05 Vibrant Berlin with its many attractions and marina at your own expense. bustling nightlife – don’t miss the futuristic 3RWVGDPHU3ODW]WKH5HLFKVWDJEXLOGLQJDQGWKH 03 $OORXU*HUPDQEDVHVDUHZLWKLQ famous Brandenburg Gate. licence-free cruising areas. From Potsdam you can do a short trip 06 Potsdam’s quirky Dutch Quarter for to Werder without a licence. To shopping. continue your cruise to Brandenburg, 07 The beautiful Rococo Sanssouci Castle in or to cruise from Potsdam to Potsdam – look out for open-air concerts in Spreewald or to do the one way up to Summer. Marina Wolfsbruch, you need to have a minimum of an ICC licence. For help 08 Medieval Brandenburg town, its cathedral obtaining a licence before departure, and many other impressive monuments. SOHDVHVSHDNWRRXUVDOHVWHDP$OO 09 Beautiful scenery, nature and bird-life in the areas around our base at Marina Mecklenburg lake district or Spreewald. Wolfsbruch are licence-free until you reach Liebenwalde. Please see map 10 The Dendrological Gardens, one of the for details. Sanssouci Castle, Potsdam oldest gardens in Germany, in Mirow. 04 You are only allowed to take your boat into parts of Berlin’s ‘Government District’ before 10:30 or after 19:00. %2$76$9$,/$%/(ǢǠ6/((36ǡ – New t+RUL]RQ(2+3) Mystique (6+2) To Marina Wolfsbruch Cirrus B (2+2) Classique (8) From Berlin Tegel – 111km Consul (4) Vision4 (8+1) From Berlin Schönefeld – 132km Clipper (4+2) Vision4 SL (8+1) To Jabel Caprice (4+2) Classique Star (8+2) From Berlin Tegel – 157km Royal Mystique (4+2) 0DJQLƬTXH(8+2) From Berlin Schönefeld – 186km Crusader (6) Grand Classique (10+2) Elegance (6) To Potsdam Royal Classique (6) From Berlin Tegel – 35km Vision3 (6+4) From Berlin Schönefeld – 62km Vision3 SL (6+4) Lake Müritz

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING MECKLENBURG JABEL – Waren Marina Wolfsbruch to Templin to Malchow Marina Wolfsbruch Lübz PLAUER Plau MÜRITZ 246km • 23 locks • 39 hrs (licence free) SEE L E

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Marina Wolfsbruch to Plau (Mecklenburg) to MARINA Fürstenberg Marina Wolfsbruch WOLFSBRUCH 215km • 8 locks • 36hrs (licence free) Rheinsberg Templin Waterways: Rheinsberger Gewässer, Le Boat base Disused canal

0ÕULW]+DYHO:DVVHUVWUD¸H0ÕULW](OGH No entry Navigable river Werbellinsee :DVVHUVWUD¸H.OHLQH0ÕULW]0ÕULW]%LQQHQ Canal Non-navigable river Zehdenick 0ÕULW].ÏOSLQVHH)OHHVHQVHH3ODXHU6HH Licence Required Neuruppin Marina Wolfsbruch to Werbellinsee to Palace of Langer Trödel Marina Wolfsbruch Liebenwalde Havelberg Oranienburg Fehrbellin ß E 238 km • 26 Locks • 39hrs (licence free) R A ST R E S

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Potsdam to Werder to Potsdam 80km • 0 locks • 15hrs • Nights: 3 (licence free)

Potsdam to Berlin to Potsdam 97km • 6 locks • 14hrs • Nights: 3 (licence needed)

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Venice – the most romantic 01 $OOORFNVDQGOLIWLQJEULGJHVLQWKH city in the World with its many Venetian Lagoon and surrounding attractions including St Marks waterways are automatic. %DVLOLFDWKH3DOD]]R'XFDOHDQGWKH Italy – 02 In the Lagoon, it’s best to use Grand Canal. public mooring places and catch a 02 Sparking Prosecco, indulgent ferry over to tourist destinations. Geletto and divine Italian Venice 03 Moor only in designated cruising gastronomy. areas. 03 Glass-blowing on Murano and 04 Exclusive private moorings are lace-making on Burano Islands. & Friuli available for Le Boat customers 04 The opulent Venetian summer cruising in the Venetian Lagoon – villas of the Italian gentry along for which there is a compulsory the Riviera del Brenta – tour Villa €80 (week) or €50 (short break) (ƪRUWOHVVO\URPDQWLF  Foscari and Villa Pisani. VXSSOHPHQWWRIURP&DVDOH6HHPDS for locations. Note: Exclusive private a delight to discover 05 The ancient University city of moorings do not have access to shore Padova – the City of Science - its power. The number of public moorings buildings, ambience and art exude and private marinas are limited. VSOHQGRXUDQGPDJQLƬFHQFH 2XUFUXLVLQJJURXQGVLQ,WDO\RƪHUWZRFRPSOHWHO\ – GLƪHUHQWH[SHULHQFHV9HQLFHDQGWKHVXUURXQGLQJ 06 7KH$GULDWLFEHDFKUHVRUWV To Casale of Jesolo, Lido, Grado, Carole, From Venice Marco Polo – 22km ODJRRQRƪHUVRSXOHQFHDFWLRQDQGHYHU\WKLQJ Lignano and Bibione. From Treviso – 10km you’d expect from this World-famous water 07 $GD\WULSWRWKHEHDXWLIXOZDOOHG To Precenicco FLW\7KHZDWHUZD\VLQWKH)ULXOLUHJLRQRƪHU city of Treviso – sample great From Trieste – 50km gastronomy and excellent shopping. From Treviso – 95km a quieter escape where the pleasures of rural Italy From Venice Marco Polo – 97km 08 The UNESCO World Heritage and the Adriatic coast provide boating magic VLWHRI$TXLOHLDZLWK5RPDQ at a slower pace. remains, archaeological Museum and Basilica Mosaic. It's hard to name what 09 Bird and wildlife spotting on the gentle River Stella. was the most memorable 10 $QFLHQWWRZQVDQGƬVKLQJ experience as all the sites villages along the peaceful we visited were so great. Litoranea Veneta. Ǭ Vik

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – Casale to Islands of the Venetian Lagoon to Casale 140km • 2 locks • 22hrs Waterways: River Sile, Venetian Lagoon

Precenicco to Marano to Caorle to Precenicco 170km • 4 locks • 4 swing bridges • 22hrs Waterways: Litoranea Veneta, River Stella :((.21(Ǣ:$< CRUISING (Choose to cruise in either direction) – Precenicco to Caorle to Venezia to Casale 150km • 6 locks • 6 swing bridges • 35hrs Waterways: River Sile, Venetian Lagoon, Litoranea Veneta, River Stella SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a Grand Canal, Venice return-to-base short break from any of our bases in this region. – Casale to Venice to Casale NEW 80 - 120km • 2 locks • 15 - IN 2016 20hrs • Nights: 4

Precenicco to Grado to BOATING FLOTILLAS Precenicco 100km • 2 locks • 16hrs You can now experience an accompanied group holiday in Venice, available on selected departures dates in • Nights: 4 +LUH\RXURZQFUXLVHUDVSDUWRIDƮRWLOODRIERDWVDOORZLQJ\RXWRPHHWDQGVRFLDOLVHZLWKIHOORZWUDYHOOHUV while being accompanied by a Host to help plan and organise your trip. Visit our website for more details. Precenicco to Marano to Precenicco THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR 70km • 0 locks • 12hrs • Nights: 4 Cervignano <28&$1)2//2:21(2) FRIULI Colio Aquileia THESE CRUISING SUGGESTIONS PRECENICCO TRIESTE 25&5($7(<2852:1 Marano ,7,1(5$5<$6<28&58,6( Portogruaro Le Boat base Disused canal F.ST

No entry Navigable river EL LA Galileo Galilei´s Astronomical Non-navigable river Canal F. LIV Grado EA Lignano Observatory, Padova Moorings for Le Boat customers ENZA RAN TO LI Treviso VENETA CASALE Bibione San Doná Caorle F.P I AV

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HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 The long sandy beaches at Nieuwpoort and 01 $OOORFNVDQGOLIWLQJEULGJHVDUH Oostende. manned by lock-keepers. Certain locks and lifting bridges are closed 02 Pretty Bruges with cobbled streets , pretty on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Belgium churches and humpback bridges – take a horse- Due to restricted opening hours drawn carriage tour of the city. – of some bridges, it is not possible 03 Historic Gent - the former capital of Belgium. to visit Bruges on a 3nt short break from Nieuwpoort. Please allow 4 Friendly cruising on tranquil 04 The UNESCO protected belfry at nights or longer. waterways Diksmuide and famous ‘Man in the Moon’ symbol of peace. 02 If you are cruising to Bruges, you follow the main ‘ring canal’ (an old 05 Menin Gate at Ieper where the last post is moat) around the outskirts of the played daily at 8pm in memory of fallen soldiers Famous for its delicious chocolates, town. You can moor securely in ‘La in the World Wars. delicate lace-works and many hundreds Coupure’ a canal inlet protected 06 The Museum of Bakery in Veurne. by a barrier that will be lifted by the of varieties of beers, Belgium's network of harbour master. Mooring fees are 07 0DJQLƬFHQW2RLGRQN&DVWOHLQ'HLQ]H tranquil waterways wind through gentle DSSUR[bQLJKW 08 Belgian chocolate, lace, beer and the nation’s 03 Public moorings are available countryside and historic towns rich with signature dish – moules frites. at the very centre of Bruges, Gent charm and character. The Westhoek region is 09 Small quaint villages and pretty towns like and veurne. said to have the most peaceful and beautiful Oudenaarde and Bossuit. – To Nieuwpoort 10 Hundreds of local crafts, from tapestry- waterways in Europe. From Brussels – 127km weaving and cloth-dying to book-binding. From Lille – 105km From Calais – 79km From Dunkerque – 35km

An amazing new way to combine a city break and the chance to see the beauty of Belgium’s countryside. Plus you can’t go wrong with YDULHWLHVRIEHHU7KHUHZDVVRPXFKWRVHHWKDWZHZLOOGHƬQLWHO\ visit this region again. Ǭ C. Stephens

Gent

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – Nieuwpoort to Ieper to Nieuwpoort 158km • 14 locks • 40 bridges • 40hrs Waterways: Lokanaal; Kanaal 3ODVVHQGDOH1LHXZSRRUW,M]HU Kanaal Gent-Oostende, Kanaal ,HSHU,M]HU

Nieuwpoort to Bruges to Deinze to Nieuwpoort 200km • 5 locks • 37 bridges • 42hrs Waterways: Kanaal Plassendale-Nieuwpoort, Kanaal Gent-Oostende, River Leie 2 WEEK RETURN CRUISING (Choose to cruise in either direction) – Nieuwpoort to Oudenaarde to Nieuwpoort 350km • 27 locks • 57 bridges • 80hrs Waterways: Kanaal Plassendale- Nieuwpoort, Kanaal Gent- Oostende, Leie, Kanaal Bossuit- Kortrijk, Boven-Schelde SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) – Nieuwpoort to Bruges to Nieuwpoort 39km • 15 locks • 2 bridges Bruges • 12 hrs • Nights: 4 - 5

Nieuwpoort to Ieper to Nieuwpoort 98km • 6 locks • 16 bridges • 20 hours • Nights: 4 Zeebrugge <28&$1)2//2:21(2) NETHERLANDS THESE CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 25&5($7(<2852:1 Oostende Bruges ,7,1(5$5<$6<28&58,6( FLANDERSV ALE ND . SSE LA D NIEUWPOORT . P Eeklo RT E AN WPOO K EU I K N G L EN E A T I N O E O . ST E N D Gent E KANA Dunkerque AL E EURN Veurne E V D Diksmuide L R A E C Z Calais J L I E ‘A WESTHOEK D K A L A E

ME Roeselare H L N O Bergues Deinze C C . S

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C Ieper A L D Kortrijk Ooidonk Castle, E FRANCE L ' A

A Deinze C A Arques L T Bossuit D U A 'A BRUSSELS Le Boat base Disused canal I C R S

E E No entry Navigable river Menin Gate, Ieper LYS Armentières Canal Non-navigable river 0 10 20 km Licence Required Aire- Lille St-Venant sur-la-Lys 1 / 800 000

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Seaside fun in Stavoren – the oldest city of 01 Most locks and lifting bridges Friesland. are manned by lock-keepers, with breaks for lunch and tea. 02 Watersports in Workum, Sneek and Makkum. Holland You need to pay a small charge to 03 The poetry paths of Leeuwarden and open- pass through locks, so keep small – air street theatre in May. change handy. 04 Explore the alleyways, art galleries and 02 Plenty of marinas for shore Where boating is a way of life HDWHULHVRI+DUOLQJHQDƬVKLQJYLOODJHRQWKH power, facilities and canal-side Wadden Sea. moorings. Small charges may apply.

05 Holland’s oldest working planetarium at 03 7RYLVLW$PVWHUGDPZH In ‘t Groene Hart (The Green Heart) the Franeker. recommend you moor at Weesp and take one of the frequent trains waterways give unbridled access to lush 06 .HXNHQKRIWKH:RUOGŽVODUJHVWƮRZHUSDUNLQ to the city centre. This takes around Lisse. Open from 24th March to 16th May 2016. green countryside and plenty to see and do PLQXWHV$OWHUQDWLYHO\PRRUDW6L[ in a fascinating collection of historic and lively 07 The beautifully restored 13th century +DYHQ0DULQDRSSRVLWH$PVWHUGDP Muiderslot Castle and its extensive gardens in Central Station where you can catch towns. In the north, among the glistening Muiden, now a fascinating national museum. a free 24hr ferry to the city centre. – lakes of the Friesland region, a network of 08 Museums, churches, restaurants and shops To Woudsend in lively Utrecht. Climb the 465 steps of the Dom 11 beautiful cities is yours to explore. In )URP$PVWHUGDPt120km 7RZHUIRUYLHZVDVIDUDV$PVWHUGDP the winter, all 11 cities are connected by a From Groningen – 82km 09 Famous for its cheese, beautiful Gouda has To Vinkeveen c.200km ice skating circuit on which the a weekly cheese market and a cheese making )URP$PVWHUGDPt24km demonstration at De Waag . centuries old ‘Elfstedentocht’ is raced. From Groningen – 188km 10 Take a day trip to visit the museums, markets DQGOLYHO\VWUHHWVRI$PVWHUGDP

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De Haar Castle, Utrecht

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – Woudsend to Workum to Leeuwarden to Woudsend 80 – 200 km • 0 locks • 10 – 25hrs (Depending on the route you choose)

Vinkeveen to Amsterdam to Utrecht to Vinkeveen 90 km • 9 locks • 18hrs Waterways: Vinkeveense Plassen, $PVWHO:HHVSHU7UHNYDDUW5LYHU 9HFKW*HX]HQVORRW Ǣ:((.21(Ǣ:$< CRUISING (Choose to cruise in either direction) – Woudsend to Vinkeveen 150km 4 locks • 22hrs Waterways: Slotermeer, Tjeukermeer, .DOHQEHUJ%HXODNHUZLMGH=ZDUWH Water, Ketelmeer, Vossenmeer, Drontermeer,Veluwemeer, Nuldernauw,Gooimeer, Markermeer, River Vecht, Vinkeveense Plassen. Amsterdam Woudsend to Loosdrecht to Amsterdam to Vinkeveen 160km – 200km • 4 – 6 locks • 30hrs – 35hr (Depending on the route you choose) Terschelling

Waterways: Slotermeer, Tjeukermeer, Dokkum E E R E M .DOHQEHUJ%HXODNHUZLMGH=ZDUWH U K K

Vlieland O Water, Ketelmeer, Vossenmeer, D Drontermeer,Veluwemeer, Leeuwarden A N . X M A K Nuldernauw,Gooimeer, Markermeer, H A R I N Harlingen River Vecht, Vinkeveense Plassen. Franeker Drachten Texel SHORT BREAK CRUISING Bolsward Sneek Akkrum (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a return- Makkum Sneek N . K A to-base short break from either of our R Workum E G N Den Helder O bases in this region. J Hindeloopen T – WOUDSEND DS Vinkeveen to Amsterdam to N Stavoren

Vinkeveen NORTH Lemmer Ossenzijl KAN DHOLLA 50 km • 7 locks • 10hrs • Nights: 3-4 SEA IJssel meer Waterways: Vinkeveense Plassen, NOOR

$PVWHO:HHVSHU7UHNYDDUW Enkhuizen 5LYHU9HFKW*HX]HQVORRW Zwartsluis Woudsend to Sneek to Woudsend Alkmaar 80km • 0 locks • 9hrs • Nights: 3-4 Ketelhaven

<28&$1)2//2:21(2)7+(6( Edam Lelystad Zwolle T CRUISING SUGGESTIONS OR CREATE AR N VA IJmuiden O O I R Elburg J D Amsterdam S <2852:1,7,1(5$5<$6<28&58,6( Z E LAGE S

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Haarlem Muiden

Weesp Lisse Huizen Deventer Spakenburg Loosdrecht THIS AREA IS GREAT FOR Leiden VINKEVEEN Den Haag Muiderslot Castle, Muiden Utrecht Le Boat base Disused canal 0 10 20 km No entry Navigable river Delft Gouda L E K Arnhem 1/ 925 000 Canal Non-navigable river

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NEW BOAT IN 2016! HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Many riverside pubs and restaurants to enjoy. 01 $OOWKHORFNVRQWKH5LYHU Thames are electrically operated. 02 Quick access to central London for a day trip There is no charge to use them. to England’s vibrant capital city. England Open on bank holidays. Cruising 03 Thrills and theme park fun for the kids beyond Teddington Lock towards – at Legoland, Thorpe Park and many other central London is not permitted. attractions. 02 Locks are manned between Regal cruising along the 04 The royal residence of mighty Windsor Castle t $SULO 2FWREHU t famous River Thames and Windsor’s sprawling Royal Park. 18:00 (May, June & September), t -XO\ $XJXVW /XQFK 05 Picturesque Mapledurham with views of break 13:00– 14:00. Outside of these Mapledurham House and the country’s last hours, locks can be operated yourself. ZRUNLQJƮRXUPLOO Our two bases at Benson and Chertsey No navigation after dark. 06 Shopping in Reading – one of the UK’s top ten are ideally placed to explore what is 03 You cannot navigate your boat retail destinations. arguably the most beautiful stretch into central London, but it is easily 07 The very grand Cliveden Country Estate with accessible by train. of the River Thames. Cruising in either LWVLPSUHVVLYHJDUGHQVtDQGDPD]H – To Benson direction will take you to some of the 08 The hallowed halls of Eton College and From London Heathrow – 61km grounds. oldest and prettiest towns and villages From London Gatwick – 120km 09 Royal Hampton Court Palace and gardens, a in the heart of England. To Chertsey former residence of King Henry VIII. From London Heathrow – 17km 10 The dreaming cathedral spires of Oxford and From London Gatwick – 53km its world famous University.

Central London Not accessible by boat

Marlow

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Spent a day in Windsor 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – shopping and sightseeing Chertsey to Windsor to Kingston- and another delightful upon-Thames to Chertsey 70km • 14 locks • 10hrs day in elegant Marlow. Benson to Oxford to Henley- However the best part upon-Thames to Benson was just cruising along the 186km • 30 locks • 32hrs Thames at a gentle pace Benson to Windsor to Benson 155km • 36 locks • 30hrs and enjoying the beautiful Waterways: The Thames surroundings.

:((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* Ǭ Henry (Choose to cruise in either direction) Hampton Court Palace – Chertsey to Benson 96km • 20 locks • 16hrs SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 days) You can do a return-to-base short break from any of our bases in this region. – Chertsey to Henley-upon- Thames to Chertsey 75 km • 18 Locks • 16hrs • Nights: 3

Benson to Chertsey One-Way 96 km • 20 Locks • 16hrs • Nights: 5

Benson to Marlow to Benson 75 km • 28 Locks • 14hrs • Nights: 3

<28&$1)2//2:21(2) THESE CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 25&5($7(<2852:1 ,7,1(5$5<$6<28&58,6(

Oxford

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HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Breath-taking Mountain 01 Short breaks and longer cruises scenery. are available on the Caledonian Canal.

02 Ride the West Highland Railway 02 Navigation is easy and full of Scotland (of Harry Potter fame). variety on the Caledonian Canal. On the large stretches of open water 03 Walk up Ben Nevis, Britain’s – (Loch Ness, Loch Oich, Loch Lochy) highest mountain or take the you are never far from sheltered mountain gondola. A serene escape from modern life moorings. On the short canal 04 Tour the Ben Nevis Whisky sections there are only ten locks Distillery. (each way) within the normal cruising range, all operated by keepers. Be prepared for a magical journey along 05 The Clansman Centre in Fort the wonderful Caledonian Canal, arguably $XJXVWXVIRUDJOLPSVHLQWRWK 03 Due to the nature of the cruising century life in the Highlands. area, we don’t hire bikes from our Scotland’s most noble waterway, with the base at Laggan, but there are 06 Spot Loch Ness’ fabled monster. dramatic and wild Scottish Highlands as mountain bike hire facilities nearby. 07 Historic Inverness and beautiful 04 ,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRKLUHDJKLOOLH your backdrop. views from its castle. JDPHNHHSHUIRUVDOPRQƬVKLQJ 08 $KRVWRIH[FHOOHQWFDQDO please ask for details the base team side golf courses – notably Fort well in advance. $XJXVWXV7RUYHDQLQ,QYHUQHVVDQG 05 Lifejackets must be worn in locks. Fort William Golf Clubs. – 09 Many other outdoor activities – To Laggan PRXQWDLQELNLQJƬVKLQJKLNLQJ From Inverness – 73km From Glasgow – 200km 10 Sample famous fresh Scottish From Fort William – 34km salmon – farmed locally!

Haggis, with 'neeps and tatties'

Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 OR 2 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – Laggan to Inverness to Banavie to Laggan 193km • 10 locks • 35hrs Waterways: Caledonian Canal, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, Loch Ness SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) – Laggan to Banavie to Fort Augustus to Laggan 65km • 18 locks • 14 hrs • Nights: 4 Loch Lochy <28&$1)2//2:21(2) THESE CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 25&5($7(<2852:1 ,7,1(5$5<$6<28&58,6( FIRTH OF Kessock INVERNESS

BEAULY FIRTH Beauly INVERNESS

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Dochgarroch

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LOCH DUNTELCHAIG

West Highland Railway Inverfarigaig LOCH NESS Foyers Inverness Castle Invermoriston L. MHOR Caledonian Canal

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of the trip was the incredible Invergarry

LOCH L. GARRY scenery, which we could have OICH only seen from a boat. The Golf in Fort Augustus L. ARKAIG LAGGAN locks were pretty amazing LOCH LOCHY as well. The experience was wonderful, so much to learn Gairlochy 0 5 10 km Y and so many wonderful sights H C O 1 / 490 000 L LOCH EIL to see. Banavie Ǭ Boatingrev Fort William

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Glencoe

Le Boat base Disused canal

GLASGOW No entry Navigable river

Canal Non-navigable river Portnacroish

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HIGHLIGHTS USEFUL INFORMATION – – 01 Salmon, pike, bream and roach - 01 Short breaks and longer cruises DƬVKHUPDQpVSDUDGLVH are available on the River Shannon, River Erne and interconnecting 02 The immaculate greens loughs and waterways. Ireland and challenges of numerous – championship golf courses. 02 Lifejackets must be worn in locks. 03 Glorious countryside to explore 03 Numerous mooring places are Cruise through the land on foot or by bike. available. of enchantment 04 Warm welcomes in traditional 04 To cruise on the Shannon-Erne Irish pubs – sample the local whiskey waterway, you will need to buy a and, of course, a pint of Guinness. smart card to operate the locks, which are available at all bases and 05 Historic castles, Celtic A land of myth and mystery, song and dance, cost approx €13 for 20 units. Locks monuments and grand houses. lush landscapes, clear waters and dramatic and bridges on the River Shannon 06 Belleek Pottery – the oldest cost approx €1.50 each. scenery – Ireland has all the ingredients for a pottery maker in Ireland and in the – perfect getaway. The beautiful Shannon-Erne FRXQWU\pVWRSƬYHWRXULVWGHVWLQDWLRQV To Carrick-on-Shannon From Dublin - 154km 07 Lough Key Forest and Leisure waterway and its surrounding lakes are one From Belfast - 200km Park – family fun come rain or shine! of Europe’s most popular destinations for From Sligo - 55km 08 The imposing Neoclassical From Knock - 70km boating holidays. Castle Coole and delightful park in From Shannon - 201km Enniskillen. To Portumna 09 The Castle and 18th Century From Dublin - 162km )RON0XVHXPLQ$WKORQH From Shannon - 106km From Sligo - 160km 10 Portumna Castle and walled From Knock - 112km gardens. From Shannon - 91km

Saw plenty of beautiful scenery, history and met friendly, colourful characters. I’d recommend talking to the locals along the way, they're both friendly and will bring a smile to your face. Explore, enjoy what you see and hear, and leave your agendas for when you return to work. Ǭ Gavin Dunphy

Portumna Castle, Portumna

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CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK RETURN CRUISING – Carrick-on-Shannon to Athlone to Carrick- on-Shannon 200 km • 8 locks • 4 lift bridges • 32hrs Waterways: River Shannon, Lough Ree

Portumna to Killaloe to Portumna 128 km • 0 locks • 12hrs Waterways: Lough Derg

Carrick-on-Shannon to Belturbet to Carrick-on-Shannon 150km • 32 locks • 32hrs Waterways: Shannon-Erne Waterway, River Killaloe 6KDQQRQ/RXJK$OOHQ/RXJK.H\

2 WEEK RETURN CRUISING

– BELFAST Carrick-on-Shannnon to Enniskillen to Belleek LOWER LOUGH Carrick-on-Shannon ERNE 220km • 32 locks • 41hrs Waterways: Shannon-Erne Waterway, Upper Lough Key Castle SLIGO /RXJK(UQH5LYHU6KDQQRQ/RXJK$OOHQ Enniskillen Lough Key UPPER LOUGH Carrick-on-Shannon to Belleek to Carrick- ERNE on-Shannon Drumkeeran 280km • 32 locks • 54 hrs Ballyconnell LOUGH

Waterways: Upper Lough Erne, L ALLEN A Belturbet Ballinamore N A Lower Lough Erne C Drumshanbo N E E R N N N O :((.21(Ǣ:$<&58,6,1* Leitrim S H A (Choose to cruise in either direction) LOUGH Boyle KEY – CARRICKON SHANNON Carrick-on-Shannon to Portumna 160km • 5 locks • 2 lift bridges • 20hrs Waterways: River Shannon Fishing on Lough Ree SHORT BREAK CRUISING (3, 4 or 5 Nights) You can do a return-to-base short break from any of our bases in this region. Lanesborough – Carrick-on-Shannon to Lanesborough to Carrick-on-Shannon Lecarrow 104 km • 6 locks • 10hrs • Nights: 3-4 LOUGH REE Ballykeeran Portumna to Killaloe to Portumna KNOCK

106 km • 0 locks • 12hrs • Nights: 3-4 Athlone

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Killaloe

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1 380 000 Canal Non-navigable river

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Easy star rating system 7KHKLJKHUWKHVWDUUDWLQJWKHPRUHWKHERDWKDVWRRƪHULWpVDVVLPSOH as that! Use our 1 to 5 star rating system to match a boat to your budget Welcome and expectations in terms of overall age, style and comfort. Of course, excellent standards of customer service, cleanliness and support come to our with all boats - whatever the rating!

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Excellent and luxurious %RDWVƬWWHGDQGHTXLSSHGWRDYHU\ high standard including modern HQVXLWHFDELQVDQGKHDWLQJ$OO star boats are equipped with shore power, most have a bow thruster and some have air-cooling.

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Comfortably sleeps Sleeps 12 (10+2) 5 cabins + saloon $OORXUERDWVDUHFODVVLƬHGDFFRUGLQJWRKRZ 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 Single bed Single beds Bunk beds Double beds Seating converts WZRIXUWKHUSHRSOHRQDFRQYHUWLEOHEHGVHWWHH convert to to double or in the saloon area. double beds single bed

Boat layouts 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.

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Stylish décor and comfortable furnishings, as well as light and airy LQWHULRUVDUHKDOOPDUNVRIRXUƮHHW What’s more, our boats are so stable on the water you don’t have to worry about feeling seasick ~ or spilling your gin and tonic! AT A GLANCE – 01 Comfortable beds, pillows, duvets and bed linen.

02 Fully-equipped kitchen with fridge(s), gas oven, stove top, dishes & utensils, With Le Boat, you simply have more… Boat handling demonstration towels & tea-towels (but not beach towels). Le Boat owns and operates the largest and You’ll be taken out onto the water for a hands- PRVWVW\OLVKƮHHWRIVHOIGULYHFUXLVHUVRQ on cruising demonstration by one of our base 03 CD player, TVs & DVD players come Europe’s waterways. We are the only operator team. It’s a good idea to appoint one member as standard on some models or are to be heavily investing in the development and of your party as Captain so that he or she can available for rent from some of our PRGHUQLVDWLRQRIRXUƮHHWDQGQHWZRUNRIEDVHV be shown how to drive and manoeuvre the bases. TVs are available on all our boats for the enjoyment of future generations. boat. Don’t forget, a boat needs a cruising on the Thames. assistant and a crew – so teamwork is very :KDWHYHU\RXUSDUW\VL]HRUEXGJHW\RXFDQEH 04 Cruising maps, Boat User Manual, and important! Depending on your cruising area, sure Le Boat will have the perfect boat for you. tourist information. you will be shown how to manoeuvre your boat 7KLQNRI\RXUERDWDVDƮRDWLQJYLOODtZLWK for mooring; how to drive your boat safely and 05 Safety equipment – life-ring, life- everything you need for a great holiday on board. responsibly and where possible, how to go jackets, boat hook and fenders. 2XUH[WHQVLYHQHWZRUNRI(XURSHDQEDVHV through a lock. It is important that you feel 06 %DVLFƬUVWDLGNLW opens the doors to cruising on Europe’s most FRQƬGHQWEHIRUHVHWWLQJRƪVRUHVWDVVXUHG beautiful waterways. you will be given all the help and advice you 07 Outside table, chairs and parasols - need beforehand. depending on the model. Checking-in 08 Deck equipment - mooring pegs, You can expect a warm welcome from our mallet, mop, bucket, and ropes. friendly base teams - most of whom speak several languages – when you arrive. Our 09 Bathroom facilities with hot showers. receptionist will complete any outstanding 10 3XPSƮXVKWRLOHWV HOHFWULFƮXVK paperwork and if you haven’t already done so, toilets on most models). help you choose which itinerary would best suit \RXDQG\RXUSDUW\$Q\SUHRUGHUHGJURFHULHV 11 Warm air heating, fans or air-cooling, and, extras will be on board ready for you or air-conditioning varies according to (see page 64 for more information on holiday each model. planning and extras).

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$OO9LVLRQPRGHOVDUHZHOODSSRLQWHG landscapes along the water’s edge. the Vision 2 sleeps six and has 7KH9LVLRQIHDWXUHVD79'9' a larger master en-suite and a player in the saloon area for added The convertible sleeping area in the entertainment, and on the sundeck saloon; Vision 3 and Vision 3 SL a new bimini sunshade and built-in sleeps ten and houses three cabins LEDs provide warm lighting and an Vision plus a convertible saloon. intimate atmosphere. On cooler The Vision 4 and Vision 4 SL sleeps nights and hotter days, you’ll enjoy nine and houses four cabins, plus a the boat’s generator emitting convertible saloon. 220 volts of extra heating or air conditioning comfort. With a stylish ƮHHW Each design - unique to Le Boat – design and advanced features, the - boasts a contemporary, stylish Vision is the perfect riverboat to Continuing to set new standards on Europe’s and spacious interior that is sure to explore the wonder of Europe on a please any cruiser expecting the ULYHUVFDQDOVDQGODNHVWKH/H%RDW9LVLRQLV dream holiday. best that boating in Europe has to EXLOWXVLQJWKHPRVWSURƬFLHQWPDULQHH[SHUWLVH RƪHU2QGHFN\RXpOOGLVFRYHUDKXJH The newer Vision SL models allow and innovative and leading technology available upper sundeck for countless hours direct access with a staircase from of sunbathing and relaxing with a the sundeck to the galley and are anywhere on the water. birds-eye view of the captivating 18 cm lower in height than Vision 4, 3 and 2.

Joystick control allowing easy 360° manoeuvrability. Available in 2,3, AND 4 cabins, all cabins en-suite with air conditioning.

Spacious sundeck. Modern fully equiped kitchen. Barbecue grill. Easy to access sundeck.

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Vision 4 available in France - all regions (except Brittany * Each cabin has a drop-down bunk suitable for one child (70kg max). tFDQQRWFUXLVHRQ%DÈVH5LYHULQ$TXLWDLQH *HUPDQ\ Vision 3 available in France - all regions (except Brittany – cannot Holland; Ireland (cannot cruise on Shannan Erne Canal, FUXLVHRQ%DÈVH5LYHULQ$TXLWDLQH %HOJLXP*HUPDQ\+ROODQG,WDO\ /RXJK$OOHQ&DQDO and Ireland (cannot cruise on Shannon Erne Canal DQG/RXJK$OOHQ&DQDO Vision 4 SL available in France – Canal du Midi, Camargue; Germany Vision 3 SL available in France – Canal du Midi, Camargue; Germany; ,UHODQG FDQQRWFUXLVHRQ6KDQQRQ(UQH&DQDODQG/RXJK$OOHQ&DQDO

Vision 2 :KDW VWKHGLƪHUHQFH" 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ – 6L]HP[P IW[IW The SL models both have stair access to the sundeck from the saloon.

Vision 2 available in France – Canal du Midi

Vision 3 & 4

$/62$9$,/$%/(Ǭ7+(9,6,210$67(5 Vision 3 SL & 4 SL This model has one master cabin and two smaller cabins at the rear. $YDLODEOHRQWKH&DQDOGX0LGLRQO\9LVLWRXUZHEVLWHIRUGHWDLOV

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A NEW SPACIOUS BOAT FOR 04 Spacious ‘fundeck’ with COUPLES AND SMALL FAMILIES sunbathing area, table, sink and New Ǭ Horizon – BBQ hotplate. Our new cruiser has been designed exclusively – 05 Large sliding glass doors to for Le Boat with couples in mind. Two people outside seating area at the rear. A perfect boat for couples, or small looking for more features and a higher families, who crave space – inside and out! VSHFLƬFDWLRQQRZKDYHWKHSHUIHFWRSWLRQZLWK 06 Roomy and comfortable a large forward stateroom and plenty of space interior with generous headroom in the kitchen, saloon and bathroom, which has throughout. a separate shower area. The roomy ‘fundeck’ is 07 $LUFRROLQJ WKHODUJHVWWRSGHFNDUHDRIDQ\ERDWRILWVVL]H 08 Bow thruster for easier handling Exciting features: and easy access to all sides of the 01 One bright and spacious forward stateroom. boat.

02 $VHFRQGVPDOOHUFDELQLGHDOIRUH[WUD 09 USB ports in saloon and both storage, or for two more passengers. cabins – NEW. INTERIOR: Roomy saloon and master en-suite cabin 03 One bathroom with separate shower space. 10 Deck shower.

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EXTERIOR: Spacious ‘FUNdeck’ with sunbathing area

Please note, there is a small step from the saloon to the cabin area.

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHtDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW%ULWWDQ\ &KDUHQWH  Germany; Italy; Holland and England

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Cirrus (A) Cirrus (B) 6OHHSV FKLOGUHQ FDELQVDORRQ 6OHHSV FKLOGUHQ FDELQVDORRQ 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQ 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQ

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV $YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW/RW %ULWWDQ\  Germany; Holland; Belgium

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Capri available in France - Canal du Midi, Camargue, Brittany; $YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV+ROODQG%HOJLXP England. Town Star available in Ireland

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Royal Mystique – First class for comfort, privacy and space. A great choice for two couples cruising together. The Royal Mystique has all the same feature as Sleeps: 6 (4+2) 2 cabins + saloon its sister cruiser, the Mystique - air-conditioning, 6L]HP[P heating, large sundeck with a BBQ hotplate and a (43ft 6in x 13ft 6in) small cool box.

She boasts 2 exceptionally spacious double FDELQV7KHIURQWFDELQKDVDƬ[HGODUJHGRXEOH bed; the rear cabin can be arranged as 1 double or 2 singles. Both cabins have en-suite bathrooms.

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Clipper Tango 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ 6L]HP[P IW[IW 6L]HP[P IWLQ[IWLQ

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV*HUPDQ\+ROODQG $YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW&KDUHQWH (QJODQG Italy; Scotland

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Please note, this boat does not have shore power in England.

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHtDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW&DPDUJXH Lot & Charente); Belgium; Holland; Scotland; England

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Caprice – Ideal for a small family. Large sliding doors at the back allow you to dine inside while still enjoying great views of the waterway. 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ

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Corvette (A) Corvette (B) 6OHHSVFDELQV 6OHHSVFDELQV 6L]HP[P IW[IW 6L]HP[P IW[IW

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW&KDUHQWH  $YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFH%XUJXQG\&DQDOGX0LGL&DPDUJXH Belgium; Italy; Ireland Nivernais Loire; Ireland

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$YDLODEOHLQ6FRWODQG Tamaris available in France - Canal du Midi, Camargue, Nivernais Loire; Holland; Lake Star available in Ireland

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Mystique – Spacious, and yet intimate. Perfectly suited for the discerning boater with a large family or group of friends. The Mystique has everything that you need for 6OHHSV  FDELQVsaloon the perfect holiday on the water, a spacious 6L]HP[P interior, air-conditioning and heating, and a very IWLQ[IWLQ large sundeck with a BBQ hotplate and a small cool box – ideal for alfresco dining or enjoying a FRFNWDLOZKLOHJD]LQJDWWKHYLHZ

She has one master suite at the front which has DƬ[HGODUJHGRXEOHEHG,QWKHUHDUWZRVPDOOHU cabins which can each be arranged as 1 double RUVLQJOHVEHGV$OOWKUHHFDELQVKDYHWKHLURZQ en-suite bathroom.

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Royal Classique – A good boat for a group of friends with three en-suite cabins for privacy and ample room inside and out to socialise. 6OHHSVFDELQV

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Please note, this boat does not have air cooling in Ireland.

Calypso – A great boat for a large family. It has a great seating area at the front of the boat with access to/from the bright and airy saloon. 6OHHSV  FDELQVsaloon

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Vision 3 & 3 SL Minuetto DON'T FORGET OUR PREMIER CRUISER, WHICH 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ ALSO SLEEPS 6+ PASSENGERS. SEE PAGE 51. 6L]HP[P IW[IW

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Elegance – Big sister of the Caprice, the Elegance has WKUHHFDELQVDJRRGVL]HGVXQGHFNDQGODUJH sliding doors making the saloon light and airy. 6OHHSVFDELQV 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQ

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW Brittany, Lot); England; Belgium; Germany; Holland; Ireland (cannot cruise RQ/RXJK$OOHQ&DQDO ,WDO\6FRWODQG

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Continentale Shannon Star 6OHHSVFDELQV 6OHHSV  FDELQVsaloon 6L]HP[P IW[IW 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQ

$YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFHDOOUHJLRQV H[FHSW/RW&KDUHQWH  $YDLODEOHLQ,UHODQG FDQQRWFUXLVHRQ/RXJK$OOHQ&DQDO Belgium; Italy; England

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Vision 4 & 4 SL Salsa (A & B) DON'T FORGET OUR PREMIER CRUISER, WHICH 6DOVD$6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ ALSO SLEEPS 8+ PASSENGERS. SEE PAGE 51 6DOVD%6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ 6L]HRIERWKP[P IW[IWLQ

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Classique Star Classique 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ 6OHHSVFDELQV 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQ 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQ

Please note, this boat does not have shore power in England and Ireland.

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Nautilia Millau 6OHHSV  FDELQVVDORRQ 6OHHSVFDELQV 6L]HP[P IW[IWLQV 6L]HP[P IW[IW

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Great holiday extras – Make the most out of your time on the water

Bicycle Hire Explore life beyond the river. Hire a bike to take with you. Child bikes, from €49 per week child seats and tag-along bikes are also available.

Pet Friendly $/H%RDWKROLGD\LVDJUHDWHVFDSHIRUGRJORYHUVZKRZDQWWRWUDYHO ZLWKWKHLUSHWVWRR$PD[LPXPRIWZRSHWVDUHYHU\ZHOFRPHRQ €45 per pet board, although a pet cleaning supplement is required.

Cleaning Service /HWXVWDNHFDUHRIWKHƬQDOFOHDQRI\RXUERDW €80 - €150 depending on boat

:LƬ &RQQHFWXSWRƬYHGHYLFHVWRWKHLQWHUQHWZKHUHYHUWKHUHLV mobile coverage. from €49 per week $YDLODEOHLQ)UDQFH bSHUZHHN DQG,WDO\ bSHUZHHN RQO\

Top Deck Cushions Why not hire cushions for extra comfort while you cruise? They also €7 per week (pack of two cushions) double as sunbathing mattresses.

BBQs $WWDFKDJDVEDUEHFXHWRWKHUDLOLQJRI\RXUERDWWRGLQHDOIUHVFR €49 per week Charcoal BBQs are prohibited on most waterways.

Groceries Let us provision your boat with all the essentials you need for your from €40 ƬUVWHYHQLQJRQERDUGRUIRUWKHƬUVWPRUQLQJDVZHOO

Early Boarding / Late Checkout Gain access to your boat between 11am – 12pm or from 2pm, rather am/pm WKDQDIWHUSPRQ\RXUƬUVWGD\.HHS\RXUERDWXQWLOSPUDWKHU €85 each than 9am on your last day.

And there's more... For details about all the above extras, as well as our special occasion gift baskets, stand up paddle boards, cleaning packs, angling dinghies, and parasols please visit our website or give us a call.

A charge applies for all holiday extras. Not all extras are available at all bases. To ensure availability, we advise you to pre-book extras prior to departure.

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Your holiday price

OUR BOAT HIRE PRICES INCLUDE: OUR BOAT HIRE PRICES EXCLUDE:

$IXOO\HTXLSSHGERDW Travel to and from the base

Towels and linen for all passengers (not beach towels) Fuel and fuel deposit (see below)

2QERDUGFUXLVLQJDQGERDWLQIRUPDWLRQSOXVPDS /H%RDW$SS Boat damage protection (see below)

Boat handling demonstration Optional holiday extras (see page 64)

Technical support seven days a week Personal holiday and cancellation insurance

Travel insurance Fines, levies and charges Fuel deposit To protect yourself in unforeseen circumstances or

DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS

DESCRIPTION OFFER FURTHER INFORMATION

1 - 4 star boats Save 12% Take advantage of our guaranteed early discounts and book by 30th November 2015 to receive Early Booking Discount 5 star boats Save 5% RXUHDUO\ERRNLQJGLVFRXQWDQGVHFXUHWKHERDWDQGGDWHVRI\RXUFKRLFH([FOXGHV+RUL]RQ 2 boats Save 10% 3 boats Save 12.5% 6DYHXSWRZKHQERRNLQJPRUHWKDQRQHERDWSHUKROLGD\ERRNLQJVWDUWLQJDQGƬQLVKLQJRQ Group Booking 4 boats Save 15% WKHVDPHGDWHV$OOERDWVH[FHSW+RUL]RQ 5 boats 6DYH Valid any time. 6 boats Save 20% &UXLVHDVDIDPLO\ZLWKFKLOGUHQDQGVDYHRQDOOFUXLVLQJGHVWLQDWLRQV$OOVHDVRQ$OOFKLOGUHQ Family Booking Save 5% must be under the age of 16 on the last day of your holiday. Valid until 31st December 2015. Includes school holidays! $OOERDWVH[FHSW+RUL]RQ

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2016 price guide – /H%RDWQRORQJHUKDVƬ[HGSULFHV2XUSULFLQJV\VWHPLVQRZIXOO\ƮH[LEOHZKLFKPHDQVZHFDQUHDFWWR changes in the market to ensure our prices are competitive. So, please use the following 'from' prices as a guide only – they are subject to continual change without notice. For accurate and up-to-date pricing, please call us or visit our website.

SOUTHERN FRANCE: CANAL DU MIDI, CAMARGUE, AQUITAINE & LOT

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2010 from 2960 from 3815 from 3070 from 2080 26 Vision4 (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2410 from 3565 from 4620 from 3955 from 2680 37 Vision4 SL (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2525 from 3735 from 4935 from 4270 from 2860 37 Grand Classique (10+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 2215 from 3260 from 4200 from 3380 from 2290 26 Classique Star (8+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 1710 from 2520 from 3245 from 2610 from 1770 26 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1570 from 2310 from 2980 from 2395 from 1625 26 Salsa A (8+2) 8+ 4 Stars from 1810 from 2665 from 3435 from 2765 from 1875 26 Salsa B (8+4) 8+ 4 Stars from 1810 from 2665 from 3435 from 2710 from 1875 26 Nautilia (8+2) 8+ 1 Star from 1410 from 2075 from 2675 from 2085 from 1460 21 Millau (8) 8 1 Star from 1370 from 2015 from 2595 from 2090 from 1415 21 Mystique (6+2) 6+ 5 Stars from 2270 from 3365 from 4515 from 3370 from 2380 26 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2295 from 3395 from 4485 from 3765 from 2600 37 Vision3 SL (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2460 from 3635 from 4755 from 4150 from 2785 37 Vision3 Master (6+1) 6+ 5 Stars from 2140 from 3165 from 4400 from 3690 from 2550 37 Royal Classique (6) 6 4 Stars from 1895 from 2630 from 3605 from 2710 from 1890 26 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1805 from 2435 from 3335 from 2435 from 1750 26 Continentale (6) 6 3 Stars from 1630 from 2245 from 3070 from 2245 from 1610 26 Calypso (6+2) 6+ 4 Stars from 1860 from 2510 from 3440 from 2510 from 1805 26 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1575 from 2120 from 2905 from 2165 from 1525 21 Vision2 (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 2020 from 2990 from 3950 from 3315 from 2290 37 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 2025 from 3030 from 4105 from 3035 from 2080 26 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1385 from 1945 from 2710 from 2025 from 1430 21 Clipper (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1570 from 2200 from 3065 from 2290 from 1620 21 Tango (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1500 from 2105 from 2930 from 2190 from 1545 21 Countess (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1235 from 1735 from 2415 from 1805 from 1275 21 Tamaris (4+2) 4+ 1 Star from 1015 from 1420 from 1980 from 1480 from 1045 18 Consul (4) 4 2 Stars from 1205 from 1695 from 2360 from 1765 from 1245 18 Corvette A (4) 4 2 Stars from 1180 from 1655 from 2330 from 1725 from 1220 21 Corvette B (4) 4 2 Stars from 1165 from 1635 from 2280 from 1705 from 1205 21 Cirrus A (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 910 from 1345 from 1740 from 1275 from 900 18 Cirrus B (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 920 from 1360 from 1760 from 1290 from 910 18 Capri TS (2+1) 2+ 1 Star from 730 from 1080 from 1395 from 1020 from 720 15 Sheba (3+2) 2+ 1 Star from 885 from 1305 from 1690 from 1240 from 875 15 NEW - Horizon (2+3) 2+ 5 Stars from 1165 from 1725 from 2230 from 1635 from 1155 21

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From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2010 from 2870 from 3855 from 2955 from 1945 26 Vision4 (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2595 from 3675 from 4635 from 3685 from 2490 37 Grand Classique (10+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 2175 from 3100 from 4165 from 3195 from 2105 26 Classique Star (8+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 1690 from 2415 from 3240 from 2485 from 1635 26 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1550 from 2210 from 2970 from 2280 from 1500 26 Salsa A (8+2) 8+ 4 Stars from 1810 from 2585 from 3470 from 2660 from 1755 26 Salsa B (8+4) 8+ 4 Stars from 1810 from 2585 from 3470 from 2660 from 1755 26 Nautilia (8+2) 8+ 1 Star from 1390 from 1985 from 2660 from 2040 from 1345 21 Millau (8) 8 1 Star from 1390 from 1985 from 2660 from 2040 from 1345 21 Mystique (6+2) 6+ 5 Stars from 2295 from 3470 from 4295 from 3300 from 2225 26 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2390 from 3385 from 4265 from 3665 from 2295 37 Royal Classique (6) 6 4 Stars from 1890 from 2495 from 3355 from 2575 from 1845 26 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1715 from 2265 from 3050 from 2340 from 1675 26 Continentale (6) 6 3 Stars from 1515 from 2085 from 2810 from 2155 from 1545 26 Calypso (6+2) 6+ 4 Stars from 1770 from 2335 from 3145 from 2415 from 1730 26 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1500 from 1980 from 2715 from 2085 from 1495 21 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 1925 from 3160 from 3910 from 3005 from 1925 26 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1340 from 1810 from 2630 from 1910 from 1340 21 Clipper (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1515 from 2050 from 2975 from 2180 from 1515 21 Tango (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1410 from 1905 from 2765 from 2010 from 1410 21 Countess (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1180 from 1595 from 2315 from 1685 from 1180 21 Tamaris (4+2) 4+ 1 Star from 965 from 1305 from 1895 from 1380 from 965 18 Consul (4) 4 2 Stars from 1195 from 1615 from 2345 from 1700 from 1195 18 Corvette A (4) 4 2 Stars from 1115 from 1505 from 2185 from 1590 from 1115 21 Corvette B (4) 4 2 Stars from 1130 from 1525 from 2210 from 1605 from 1130 21 Cirrus A (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 870 from 1280 from 1670 from 1220 from 850 18 Cirrus B (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 880 from 1230 from 1690 from 1235 from 860 18 Capri TS (2+1) 2+ 1 Star from 690 from 1015 from 1320 from 965 from 675 15 Sheba (3+2) 2+ 1 Star from 845 from 1245 from 1620 from 1185 from 825 15 NEW - Horizon (2+3) 2+ 5 Stars from 1115 from 1640 from 2140 from 1565 from 1090 21

GERMANY

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 1890 from 2985 from 3890 from 2605 from 1965 28 Vision4 (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2275 from 3290 from 4530 from 3080 from 2355 39 Vision4 SL (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2360 from 3415 from 4695 from 3195 from 2445 39 Grand Classique (10+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 1970 from 3105 from 4050 from 2710 from 2045 28 Classique Star (8+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 1610 from 2540 from 3310 from 2215 from 1675 28 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1365 from 2150 from 2805 from 1880 from 1415 28 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2105 from 3045 from 4190 from 2850 from 2180 39 Vision3 SL (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2255 from 3260 from 4485 from 3050 from 2335 39 Mystique (6+2) 6+ 5 Stars from 2010 from 2950 from 4055 from 2895 from 2055 28 Royal Classique (6) 6 4 Stars from 1660 from 2335 from 3145 from 2200 from 1690 28 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1610 from 2265 from 3050 from 2135 from 1640 28 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1405 from 1975 from 2655 from 1860 from 1430 23 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 1790 from 2630 from 3685 from 2580 from 1830 28 Clipper (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1320 from 1870 from 2785 from 1745 from 1370 23 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1210 from 1715 from 2555 from 1600 from 1295 23 Consul (4) 4 2 Stars from 995 from 1410 from 2100 from 1315 from 1065 20 Cirrus B (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 730 from 1170 from 1605 from 1065 from 845 20 NEW - Horizon (2+3) 2+ 5 Stars from 880 from 1405 from 1930 from 1280 from 1015 23

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ITALY

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2100 from 2940 from 3550 from 2830 from 1995 27 Classique Star (8+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 1850 from 2590 from 3125 from 2495 from 1760 27 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1680 from 2355 from 2840 from 2265 from 1600 27 Salsa A (8+2) 8+ 4 Stars from 1915 from 2680 from 3235 from 2580 from 1820 27 Mystique (6+2) 6+ 5 Stars from 2330 from 3485 from 4190 from 2860 from 2300 27 Minuetto (6+2) 6+ 4 Stars from 1965 from 2660 from 3630 from 2465 from 1885 27 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2665 from 3965 from 4605 from 3575 from 2625 38 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1735 from 2350 from 3210 from 2180 from 1665 27 Continentale (6) 6 3 Stars from 1685 from 2280 from 3115 from 2115 from 1620 27 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1565 from 2115 from 2890 from 1965 from 1500 22 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 2240 from 3350 from 4025 from 2750 from 2210 27 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1365 from 1860 from 2575 from 1845 from 1345 22 Clipper (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1615 from 2195 from 3040 from 2180 from 1590 22 Corvette A (4) 4 2 Stars from 1285 from 1750 from 2425 from 1735 from 1265 22 NEW - Horizon (2+3) 2+ 5 Stars from 1140 from 1690 from 2185 from 1600 from 1135 22

BELGIUM

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2200 from 3165 from 3945 from 2550 from 2035 30 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1650 from 2375 from 2960 from 1915 from 1530 30 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2350 from 3530 from 4085 from 2830 from 2210 40 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1625 from 2755 from 3030 from 2030 from 1630 30 Continentale (6) 6 3 Stars from 1465 from 2260 from 2730 from 1830 from 1470 30 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 2070 from 3245 from 3570 from 2540 from 1950 30 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1325 from 1915 from 2420 from 1540 from 1265 24 Countess (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1180 from 1655 from 2090 from 1375 from 1130 24 Corvette A (4) 4 2 Stars from 1135 from 1745 from 2115 from 1405 from 1155 24 Cirrus B (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 795 from 1150 from 1350 from 995 from 770 21 Sheba (3+2) 2+ 1 Star from 775 from 1120 from 1375 from 950 from 780 17

HOLLAND

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2080 from 3155 from 3985 from 2550 from 2055 31 Vision4 (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2515 from 3705 from 4780 from 3235 from 2455 43 Grand Classique (10+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 2145 from 3250 from 4105 from 2630 from 2120 31 Classique Star (8+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 1810 from 2745 from 3470 from 2220 from 1790 31 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1625 from 2465 from 3110 from 1990 from 1605 31 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2390 from 3520 from 4545 from 3075 from 2335 43 Mystique (6+2) 6+ 5 Stars from 2340 from 3480 from 4195 from 2885 from 2205 31 Royal Classique (6) 6 4 Stars from 1900 from 2905 from 3650 from 2345 from 1845 31 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1725 from 2640 from 3315 from 2130 from 1675 31 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1505 from 2300 from 2885 from 1855 from 1460 25 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 2110 from 3135 from 3780 from 2600 from 1985 31 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1405 from 1955 from 2595 from 1685 from 1340 25 Clipper (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1560 from 2175 from 2885 from 1875 from 1490 25 Countess (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1225 from 1705 from 2260 from 1470 from 1170 25 Tamaris (4+2) 4+ 1 Star from 1015 from 1410 from 1870 from 1215 from 965 21 Cirrus B (2+2) 2+ 2 Stars from 905 from 1220 from 1685 from 1040 from 855 21 Sheba (3+2) 2+ 1 Star from 835 from 1125 from 1555 from 960 from 790 17 NEW - Horizon (2+3) 2+ 5 Stars from 1090 from 1465 from 2025 from 1250 from 1030 25

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ENGLAND

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2240 from 3390 from 4055 from 2825 from 2095 26 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1815 from 2750 from 3285 from 2200 from 1700 26 Classique Star (8+2) 8+ 3 Stars from 2040 from 2935 from 3695 from 2805 from 1910 26 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1755 from 2610 from 3420 from 2245 from 1690 26 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1615 from 2405 from 3150 from 2070 from 1555 21 Mystique (6+2) 6+ 5 Stars from 2360 from 3400 from 4230 from 2750 from 2140 26 Calypso (6+2) 6+ 4 Stars from 1810 from 2610 from 3455 from 2315 from 1745 26 Continentale (6) 6 3 Stars from 1635 from 2430 from 3185 from 2130 from 1575 26 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1545 from 2080 from 2760 from 1820 from 1370 21 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 2175 from 3130 from 3815 from 2530 from 1895 26 Countess (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1205 from 1605 from 2265 from 1495 from 1125 21 Consul (4) 4 2 Stars from 1285 from 1730 from 2295 from 1515 from 1140 18 Tango (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1610 from 2210 from 2900 from 1915 from 1440 21 Capri TS (2+1) 2+ 1 Star from 745 from 1000 from 1300 from 840 from 685 15 NEW - Horizon (2+3) 2+ 5 Stars from 1070 from 1430 from 1860 from 1205 from 980 21

SCOTLAND

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 2315 from 3025 from 4025 from 2445 from 1995 26 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1760 from 2300 from 3060 from 1915 from 1520 26 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1820 from 2545 from 3215 from 2110 from 1630 26 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1515 from 2155 from 2670 from 1755 from 1355 21 Mountain Star (4+1) 4+ 2 Stars from 855 from 1210 from 1660 from 1000 from 810 18 Clipper (4+2) 4+ 4 Stars from 1420 from 2015 from 2705 from 1665 from 1350 21 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1350 from 1880 from 2570 from 1585 from 1285 21 Countess (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1210 from 1700 from 2300 from 1420 from 1150 21 Consul (4) 4 2 Stars from 1180 from 1675 from 2250 from 1385 from 1125 18

IRELAND

From prices Low season Mid Season High Season Mid Season Low Season Collision Euro (€) Sleeps Star Rating 19 Mar – 30 Apr – 09 Jul – 27 Aug – 24 Sept – Damage Waiver Based on a 7 night boat hire 29 Apr 2016 08 Jul 2016 26 Aug 2016 23 Sept 2016 31 Oct 2016 per Day 0DJQLƬTXH  8+ 4 Stars from 1845 from 2850 from 3655 from 2445 from 1905 26 Vision4 (8+1) 8+ 5 Stars from 2300 from 3295 from 3935 from 2870 from 2245 37 Classique (8) 8 2 Stars from 1465 from 2175 from 2735 from 1850 from 1410 26 Vision3 SL (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 2000 from 2950 from 3420 from 2375 from 1950 37 Vision3 (6+4) 6+ 5 Stars from 1845 from 2665 from 3250 from 2260 from 1855 37 Crusader (6) 6 2 Stars from 1300 from 1945 from 2295 from 1585 from 1250 21 Elegance (6) 6 3 Stars from 1525 from 2310 from 2700 from 1810 from 1465 26 Shannon Star (6+2) 6+ 2 Stars from 1070 from 1540 from 1855 from 1205 from 1030 21 Royal Mystique (4+2) 4+ 5 Stars from 1725 from 2625 from 3205 from 2190 from 1565 26 Caprice (4+2) 4+ 3 Stars from 1300 from 1920 from 2345 from 1615 from 1265 21 Consul (4) 4 2 Stars from 1015 from 1500 from 1830 from 1260 from 990 18 Corvette A (4) 4 2 Stars from 1005 from 1515 from 1850 from 1260 from 990 21 Corvette B (4) 4 2 Stars from 970 from 1460 from 1785 from 1230 from 965 21 Lake Star (4+2) 4+ 1 Star from 845 from 1250 from 1525 from 1050 from 825 18 Town Star (2+1) 2+ 1 Star from 605 from 855 from 1020 from 685 from 560 15

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FUXLVLQJUHJLRQVƬQGLQJIUHHPRRULQJVLVQRWD What to pack problem. You may however, prefer to moor in Soft bags are much better than suitcases! Good DSXEOLFRUSULYDWHPDULQDZKLFKIRUDIHHRƪHU Remember to bring rubber-soled shoes and IDFLOLWLHVVXFKDVHOHFWULFKRRNXSVZDWHUUHƬOO leather or gardening gloves are useful when showers, etc. Overnight mooring on canals is not holding the ropes in the locks. Binoculars and permitted in Germany. Here, you may drop anchor a torch are also a good idea. to in a lake or moor in a marina at your own expense. TVs, mobile phones & WiFi For customers visiting Venice, the surrounding ,QVRPHFUXLVLQJDUHDV\RXPD\ƬQGLWLVQRW lagoon and waterways can get very busy and possible to get a good TV, mobile phone or know WKHUHDUHDOZD\VGLƯFXOWLHVLQƬQGLQJVRPHZKHUH internet signal. Coverage is usually better nearer to moor. Exclusive private moorings will be the towns and villages, where there is also often Ǭ available for all Le Boat customers cruising to or WiFi access too. Please remember that roaming from Casale for which a compulsory €80 a week charges can make it very expensive to send and Return cruising (€50 for short break) supplement will be charged. UHFHLYHLQIRUPDWLRQDEURDG:LƬSDFNVDUHQRZ On a return cruise you can visit villages and towns on This is payable at time of booking. Please speak to available for hire in France & Italy. both sides of the waterway and spend longer in the our sales team for more details. SODFHV\RXORYHPRVW$VFDSWDLQ\RXGHFLGHKRZIDU Minimum and maximum occupancy you travel in a day – just plan to be back at the base Pumping out waste water Our boats are not insured to accommodate to hand over your boat at the correct time. In France (except Lot), Belgium and Italy pump out and transport more than the stated capacity facilities would not usually be required on durations of advertised. The minimum number of people One-way cruising GD\VRUOHVVXQOHVVH[FHVVLYHO\XVHGRULI\RXUERDW required to hire a boat is 2 adults and for our 2XUQHWZRUNRIEDVHVPHDQVZHFDQRƪHUPRUH LVƬOOHGWRPD[LPXPRFFXSDQF\,Q(QJODQG6FRWODQG Vision boats a minimum of 3 experienced adults one-way cruises than any other operator, giving Ireland, Holland, Germany and on the River Lot in (or 4 less-experienced adults) are compulsory to you the best opportunity to see more without France, all waste water is stored in onboard tanks and handle the boat comfortably. UHWUDFLQJ\RXUVWHSV$OO\RXKDYHWRHQVXUHLVWKDW must be pumped out at waterside services at your you arrive at your end destination on the correct Age limit own expense. Depending on usage and occupancy, date and time. Please also note that for operational You must be 18 years old to hire a Le Boat self- pump-out is usually required every 2 -3 days. Waste reasons, the direction of your one-way cruise may drive cruiser; 21 years in Ireland. water will be pumped at the end of your holiday at the need to be changed at short notice, or switched Le Boat base without charge. Locks to a return-to-base cruise. One-way supplement:

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4. LIABILITY LE BOAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2016 $V\RXUERRNLQJLVQRWDSDFNDJHKROLGD\ZHZLOORQO\DFFHSWUHVSRQVLELOLW\IRURXU LEGAL 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 The booking conditions apply to any bookings that you make with us and should a ferry operator, and where we are only acting as booking agent in the provision of therefore be read carefully. They contain some exclusions and limitations of liability. If these services then we undertake no responsibility for and are not liable for the any part of these booking conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the misrepresentations, breaches of contract, breaches of statutory duty or negligence of UHPDLQGHURIWKHVHERRNLQJFRQGLWLRQVZLOOQRWEHDƪHFWHGDQGZLOOUHPDLQYDOLGDQG WKHFDUULHURURWKHUVXSSOLHURIVHUYLFHV7KLVPHDQVWKDWLQWKHHYHQWRI\RXVXƪHULQJ enforceable. 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 ALL THE HOLIDAYS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE OPERATED BY: 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 - Crown travel Ltd trading as le boat (hereinafter called ‘le boat’, ‘the company’ or ‘we’), service and le boat shall not be under any liability at all (whether in contract, tort or UHJLVWHUHGRƯFHTUI travel house, Crawley business quarter, Fleming way, Crawley, west RWKHUZLVH 2XUOLDELOLW\WR\RXIRUDQ\ORVVRUGDPDJHZKLFK\RXPD\VXƪHULVOLPLWHGWR 6XVVH[UKTOUHJLVWHUHGQXPEHU three times the price of your holiday. This excludes personal injury resulting from the non-performance or improper performance of the services involved in the holiday, - Crown blue line France trading as le boat (hereinafter called ‘le boat’, ‘the company’ or and is subject to the limitation of liability described below. Health and safety standards oZHp UHJLVWHUHGLQ&DUFDVVRQQH)UDQFHQŒFDSLWDO applicable to the services provided by us under this contract should meet the local - Connoisseur trading as le boat (hereinafter called ‘le boat’, ‘the company’ or ‘we’) standards applicable to your holiday destination. Our liability, except in cases involving UHJLVWHUHGLQ1DUERQQH)UDQFHQŒFDSLWDO death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of 3 times the cost of your holiday. 2XUOLDELOLW\LQDOOFDVHVZLOOEHOLPLWHGLQDFFRUGDQFHZLWKDQGRULQDQLGHQWLFDOPDQQHUWR - Emerald star, trading as le boat (hereinafter called ‘le boat’, ‘the company’ or ‘we’), any relevant international convention as detailed below. We are to be regarded as having registered 1 stokes place, st. Stephen’s green, Dublin 2, republic of Ireland company- DOOEHQHƬWRIDQ\OLPLWDWLRQRIFRPSHQVDWLRQFRQWDLQHGLQWKHVHRUDQ\FRQYHQWLRQVFDWHJRULHVSHULRGWRFRQƬUPRUHGLW@ WKHDYDLODELOLW\RIDERDWWKH at our bases. These charges do not alter the hirer’s potential liability outlined in clause desired rental period is likely to result in a price change, which will be updated weekly. 6 – insurance. When you want to make a booking, the applicable price will be communicated in advance by phone or on our website and if you want it in writing valid for a period of days. The Option 2: price indicated can only be guaranteed for the duration of validity of a ‘’quote’’. $UHIXQGDEOHGDPDJHGHSRVLWZKLFKLVWREHSDLGLQORFDOFXUUHQF\DWWKHEDVHXSRQ 3. CONDITIONS OF HIRE your arrival by either credit card or cash deposit (from €1425 to €2600 depending on Hirers and the skipper must be over the age of 18 years (21 years in Ireland). The WKHW\SHRIERDW 7KHGHSRVLWZKLFKYDULHVDFFRUGLQJWRERDWW\SHGXUDWLRQRIKROLGD\ minimum number of people required to hire a boat is 1 adult and another person bZLOORQO\EHUHWDLQHGLQSDUWRULQIXOOLIWKHERDWLVUHWXUQHGGDPDJHGRUDQ older than 16 at the time of the departure day. For our bigger boats, we recommend accident has resulted in its loss, as well as costs of any accidental damage or injury to a party of 4 people to manoeuvre the boats easily, and a minimum of 4 adults are any third parties. This damage deposit will be the extent of your liability in respect of any required on our vision boats. The number of passengers on board may not exceed the damage to the boat except where there is evidence of gross neglect in which case you maximum amount of passengers the boat is licensed for. The hirer must conform to will be expected to cover the full extent of any repair costs. Loss of or damage to any the rules of river navigation, and also the instruction given by the company and the item of inventory or boat equipment will be charged at a replacement cost, details of river authorities. The hirer shall restrict his cruising to those waters permitted by the which are available at our bases. For groups of more than 12 people, a €50 deposit will company. The hirer shall not sail after nightfall, nor engage in towing, sub hiring or need to be left at the base. For short breaks, if the damage waiver is taken at the time lending of the boat. of the reservation, it will be a price per night. If it is taken upon arrival, the week price is applicable. If the hirer is not the skipper, he engages himself to give the skipper all documents and details about the cruise that have not been given to the hirer by the company. 8. PERSONAL INSURANCE $SOHDVXUHFDUGZLOOEHJLYHQWRWKHVNLSSHUDIWHUDWUDLQLQJSURYLGHGRQWKHGDWHRI Le boat’s insurance does not cover the hirer’s personal belongings and we strongly departure will give him the knowledge to pilot the boat and give him the authorisation recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover yourself against any possible to assume the responsibility of the holiday barge charter. The skipper is responsible of risk. his own piloting and the crew’s piloting. He must obey the waterway rules, instructions JLYHQE\WKHDXWKRULWLHVDQGPXVWREH\WRSUHYHQWLRQDQGVDIHW\UXOHV$Q\SHUVRQ 9. FORCE MAJEURE that takes control of the boat must be holder of the pleasure-card. 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7KHKLUHUPXVWDFFHSWUHVSRQVLELOLW\IRUWKHSURSHUFRQGXFWRIKLPKHUVHOIDQGDQ\ detailed cruising information for your region, clearly stating which waterways are members of their party. Le boat cannot be held responsible for under-age consumption navigable and which are prohibited or restricted. The base team will also advise on of alcohol. We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to terminate without DQ\VSHFLƬFURXWHVZKLFKDUHSURKLELWHGRUUHVWULFWHGRUSURFHGXUHVIDOOLQJXQGHUWKH further notice the holiday arrangements of any client who refuses to comply with the control of inland waterways authorities for your cruising area. Our customer guarantee LQVWUXFWLRQVRURUGHUVRIWKHFRPSDQ\VWDƪDJHQWRURWKHUUHVSRQVLEOHSHUVRQZKRVH does not cover cruising in areas that are prohibited or restricted. Customers who behavior in their opinion is likely to cause distress, damage or danger or annoyance UHTXLUHDVVLVWDQFH WRZLQJKDXODJH DVDUHVXOWRIFUXLVLQJLQSURKLELWHGUHVWULFWHG WRRWKHUFXVWRPHUVVWDƪDQ\WKLUGSDUW\RUWRSURSHUW\8SRQVXFKWHUPLQDWLRQRXU areas will incur an additional charge, payable locally in local currency. Please contact responsibility for your holiday ceases and we shall not be liable for any extra costs the sales team prior to departure if you wish to cruise on any waterways not covered in incurred by you. our brochure. The locks are closed on some bank holidays, like the 1st of may, the 1st of November and the 14th of July in most of our cruising regions. For more information, 11. CANCELLATION AND MODIFICATION please contact our team. a) If you cancel your holiday 16. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE To cancel or amend your holiday. You must advise the company by letter sent with a Le boat has a breakdown service during normal working hours. We will endeavour to receipt. By fax or email. Details below are calculated when the letter. Fax or email have attend and repair a breakdown or technical incident as quickly as possible. The hirer will been received. 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 b) If we cancel or amend your holiday. the hirer the expenses incurred in rectifying the matter. In the event or hypothesis that stranding, engine or equipment failure may occur, the situation is not attributable to the skipper. More than 43 days before Less than 42 days before &DQFHOODWLRQRUPRGLƬFDWLRQ departure departure If the troubleshooting does not occur within 4 working hours after informing the base EXVLQHVVKRXUVDUHDP7RSP$QGSP7RRUSP$FFRUGLQJ the base departure.), The company will be required to compensate the tenant in the 35% of the total price 100% of the cruise price Cancellation of the cruise (deposit not refunded) (none refund) form of discount on a future cruise. This fee is calculated on the basis of the daily price RIWKHERDWLQSURSRUWLRQWRWKHWLPHLPPRELOL]DWLRQ WKLVGRHVQRWLQFOXGHVXUFKDUJHV and additional services). No claim may be instituted against the company regarding a 0RGLƬFDWLRQRIWKHERDW technical problem if it was not reported by the skipper during the cruise. UHJLRQFRXQWU\GHSDUWXUHV $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ)HHVb DQGLI dates, departure or return base WKHUHLVDSULFHGLƪHUHQFHWKLV Equivalent to Cancellation ** in the same season must be paid by the booker)* 5(78512)7+(%2$7ǣ&/($1,1*6(59,&( 7KHERDWPXVWEHUHWXUQHGE\RQ\RXUƬQDOGD\DWWKHFRUUHFWEDVHXQOHVV\RX have booked and paid for a late checkout. Late returns will incur an abandonment fee The arrangements for holidays in this brochure are made many months in advance b$OOFXVWRPHUVPXVWUHWXUQWKHERDWLQDUHDVRQDEO\FOHDQVWDWHZLWKWKHIROORZLQJ and it is sometimes inevitable that changes or cancellations may need to be made. We completed: 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 i) all rubbish neatly bagged up and left on deck; possible date. Sometimes we may have to make a major change to your booking. ii) all crockery and utensils cleaned and re-stored; 7KLVZRXOGLQFOXGHEXWLVQRWOLPLWHGWRFKDQJHRIFUXLVLQJDUHD&KDQJHRIGHSDUWXUH date and change of boat to a lesser model. If we have to make a major change to your iii) beds stripped; holiday (other than due to your default of payment) we will: iv) decks mopped. If the boat is left in an unsatisfactory condition a cleaning fee of €80- D 2ƪHU\RXDQDOWHUQDWLYHKROLGD\WRWKHVDPHRUEHWWHUVWDQGDUG ZKHUHDYDLODEOH bZLOOEHFKDUJHGGHSHQGHQWRQWKHVL]HRIERDW

72 Le Boat Who's on board?

Le Boat Ownership BENEFITS OF OUR OWNERSHIP PREMIUM BOATS – – LE BOAT OWNERSHIP Programme includes: 13m Royal Mystique – 2 cabins, 2 bathrooms 01 A guaranteed monthly income of 7% p.a. With the Le Boat Ownership Programme, 14m Mystique your boat is managed personally by Le Boat. 02 Buy-back guarantee at end of programme 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms You will arrive to a beautifully prepared boat (subject to contract). and need never worry about maintenance 15m Vision 3 / 4 03 Plenty of use of your own boat or sister ships. or operating costs. 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms 04 Access to over 30 Le Boat bases / 4 cabins, 4 bathrooms You receive a guaranteed income every month, throughout Europe. plus enjoy extensive usage on your own boat ,1Ǣ&+$57(5%2$76 or a sister ship on many of the canals and rivers 05 Zero berthing and insurance fees. – in Europe. Whether you choose to purchase 9m Cirrus 06 Free professional maintenance. brand new or select an in-charter model, your 1 cabin, 1 bathroom boat is automatically placed in to the Le Boat 07 Dedicated owner care team for your 11m Clipper FKDUWHUƮHHWDQGHDFKPRQWK\RXUHFHLYHDƬ[HG holiday planning and assistance. 2 cabins, 2 bathrooms guaranteed amount of monthly income from Le Boat Brokerage Le Boat, for the whole of the contract, 12m Caprice Our Le Boat range of secondhand river regardless of charter activity. 2 cabins, 2 bathrooms cruisers are not just exceptionally priced, At the end of the programme you have the but with such a wide choice of boats and 13m Elegance option to extend (new models only) or take ORFDWLRQVZHJXDUDQWHH\RXpOOƬQGVRPHWKLQJ 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms over the full management and responsibilities WRƬW\RXUQHHGVDQGEXGJHW2XUERDWVDUH 13m Calypso of the boat privately. Other options include continuously maintained while in the charter 3 cabins, 2 bathrooms our ‘guaranteed buy back’ scheme (subject ƮHHWVR\RXFDQEHVXUHRIZRUU\IUHHFUXLVLQJ to contract), selling her through our Brokerage in the future. Le Boat Brokerage has a buyer- P0DJQLƬTXH department or trading her in towards the IULHQGO\ZHEVLWHWRKHOS\RXƬQGDQGSXUFKDVH 4 cabins, 3 bathrooms purchase of a new Le Boat cruiser. that special boat. Visit leboat.co.uk/boat-sales Visit leboatbrokerage.com for more.

OWN OUR NEW BOAT – HORIZON

Through our ownership programme, you could be the enviable owner of our brand new two-cabin cruiser, designed exclusively for Le Boat and arriving on Europe’s waterways in 2016. See page 52 for boat details and visit leboat.co.uk/boat-sales.

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