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Nicols Canalbarge Hire in France - 2012 Rates

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 Brittany - GlenacSuce sur Erdre  |  Burgundy - BrienonVenarey  |  Camargue - Bellegarde  |  Charente - Sireuil 
 Franche Comte / Doubs - Dole  |  Loire Valley / Nivernais - Plagny / Rogny  |  Midi - BramLe Somail  |  Saone Valley - Port sur Saone

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Last Minute Discounts
book within the 30 days before your departure date, we offer you our last minute discount:
15% Discount for 1 week or more cruise
10% Discount for short cruise
Valid from 01 - 31st May 2012
Please Note: this discount can't be added to any other discount


Special Discount for Sedan 4 Cabins
We offer you NICOLS SEDAN 4 Cabins (N1150 - N1160 - N1160N & N1170) with the following discount :
10% Discount for short cruise
15% Discount for 1 week cruise
Discount for any new booking registered before 31 May 2012
in any Base of departure , and for all dates of Cruise.
Non retroactive offers, can't be added to other discounts


Anjou Destination Special
15% Discount for Cruises between the 14th July to the 24th August 2012
This special can be added to other Discounts


2013 Early Booking Cruise Discounts !
Book your 2013 Cruise at 2012 Prices
therefore avoiding any possible price increases for 2013
Plus get a further 10% Discount on 2012 Rates
Book by 31 August 2012
 

Group Discount
Receive a 5% Discount for 2 boats or more

Long Cruise Discount
Receive a 10% Discount on the second and the following weeks

Couple Discount
Receive a 10% Discount
on Nicols 900 & Nicols 1000 / N1010 for all length of cruises

Family Discount
Receive a 5% Discount - 1 Couple + 1 Child (under 16 years)
Receive a 10% Discount - 1 Couple + 2 Children or more (under 16 years)
For all lenghts of cruises , available for all Boats

All Discounts can be added:
up to 10% for a short break or 15% for one week cruise.Non Retroactive offer

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France 2012 Rates
Weekly Rates are in Euros
A B C D
17 Mar - 27 Apr
15 Sep - 03 Nov
28 Apr - 29 Jun
01 Sep - 14 Sep
30 Jun - 13 Jul
25 Aug - 31 Aug
14 Jul - 24 Aug
SEDAN SERIES
A B C D
Nicols 800
2/3 berth
€831 €997 €1086 €1278
Nicols 1000
6/8 berth
€ 1492 € 1790 € 1951 € 2295
Nicols 1010
6/8 berth
€ 1492 € 1790 € 1951 € 2295
Nicols 1150
8/10 berth
€ 1707 € 2048 € 2232 € 2626
Nicols 1160
8/10 berth
€ 1707 € 2048 € 2232 € 2626
Nicols 1170
8/10 berth
€ 1926 € 2311 € 2519 € 2963
Nicols 1300
10/12 berth
€2073 €2488 €2712 €3190
Nicols 1310
10/12 berth
€ 2289 € 2747 € 2994 € 3522
Primo *New
2/4 berth
€975 €1170 €1275 €1490
Pool*
€ 199 € 239 € 260 € 306
*Pool option: Only on "Nicols" (except for N800 and Riviear Range)
*The 1160"N" (new generation) are guaranteed being less than 5 years old.
Please Note: A permit is required to rent a pool if sailing on OCTO, N1300, N1310, N1350 and N1350 VIP models.
GRAND CONFORT SERIES
A B C D
Nicols 900
4/7 berth
€ 1334 € 1601 € 1745 € 2053
Nicols 1100
7/9 berth
€ 1876 € 2251 € 2453 € 2886
Nicols 1350
8/10 berth
€ 2428 € 2914 € 3176 € 3736
€2606 €3127 €3407 €3990
RIVIERA SERIES
Riviera 920
6/8 berth
€1055 €1266 €1380 €1623
Riviera 1120
8/10 berth
€1336 €1604 €1748 €2056
Riviera 1130
7/9 berth
€1336 €1604 €1748 €2056
ESTIVALE SERIES
A B C D
Nicols Duo
2/4 berth
€ 1361 € 1633 € 1780 € 2094
Nicols Quattro
4/6 berth
€ 1810 € 2172 € 2367 € 2785
Nicols Octo
8/10 berth
€ 2367 € 2841 € 3096 € 3642
Nicols Sixto
6/8 berth
€2227 €2673 €2913 €3427


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Deposit: € 900 per boat ( except N800 - € 700 ) and €150 for cleaning deposit. ( €200 for boats of more than 13m lenght (Grand Confort 1350 & 1350 VIP, Nicols 1310, Nicols 1300, Octo & Sixto) It covers the insurance franchise , loss of hire and boat cleaning if this has not been done. This sum will be repaid to you at the end of your cruise if that boat and it's equipment are brought back clean, in good condition and undamaged, at the time and place agreed on.

The River Lot (departure from Bouzies - St Cirq): A shorter season, inclement river conditions and additional supervision, prices for this region are slightly higher than in others, €80 supplement per boat and per cruise.

Consumables Forfeit: All the consumables (oils, diesel, gas) used during your stay are included in this forfeit. When you set off the tank have been filled, giving you self sufficiency for 10 to 14 days (depending on the type of boat). All our cruisers are fitted with a meter which is read on your departure and on your return. The number of hours of engine fuel is use will be invoiced according to the rate dispalyed at the base (more or less €20 to €40 per day)

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

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Rates Include:

  • The hiring of the boat with all its equipment
    Crockery, cutlery and bed linen
    Boat insurance
    Logbook
  • Technical assistance 7 days of the week (during opening hours).

Rates do NOT Include:

  • Fuel, gas, and other consumables will be charged to the hirer at the relevant hourly rate (more or less € 20 to € 40 per day)
    Garage or Car park
    Cancellation insurance (optional - form on request)
    Fluvial Guide
    Extra charge for pets
  • Security deposit and Final cleaning (see "Deposit")


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

Additional Extras:

Item
Price
Price Per Week
Bike Rental
€ 35 per week
Payable on Pick Up
Car Park / Garage
€ 30 - € 45 per week
Payable on Pick Up
Pets
€ 30 per pet
Payable on Pick Up
Navigation Map
€ 23
Detailed guide for your Area
One Way Fee
€ 120
Does not include Transfers
Extra Towels
€ 8 per kit
 
12 / 20V Convertor
€ 10
 

Security Deposit:
At the time of pick up you are required to leave a security deposit of €900 (N800 = €700) plus a Cleaning deposit of €150 per vessel. It covers the insurance franchise, working losses and boat cleaning if this has not been done. This sum will be repaid to you at the end of your cruise if the boat and its equipment are brought back clean, in good condition and undamaged, at the time and place agreed on.

Regional Conditions:
The River Lot (departure from Bouzies - St Cirq): A shorter season, inclement river conditions and additional supervision, prices for this region are slightly higher than in others, 80 EUROS supplement per boat and per cruise.

One Way Cruises:
One Way Cruises are available on request between bases. An additional fee of €120 applies for all one way cruises. Please note that although seldom changed, one ways and the direction there of can not be guaranteed.

Short Breaks:
During the A period, B period and C period, you can rent your boat for a week-end or mid-week. Rental prices are as follows:

Weekend - 2 days
50% of the weekly rates
Friday 4pm to Sunday 5pm
Weekend - 3 days
70% of the weekly rates
 
Weekend - 4 days
80% of the weekly rates
 
Weekend - 5 days
90% of the weekly rates
  
Mid - Week
62% of the weekly rates
Monday 2pm to Friday 9am OR
Tuesday 2pm to Saturday 9am € 54


Damage Insurance:

All boats are covered for damage, with a damage excess of € 800 per incident. The following damage waiver options are available: (Please note: insurance options below do not covers bikes).

Departure and Return:
Departures take place on Saturdays between 4pm and 6pm.
Weekday departures are available on request.

Minimum Age:
The person responsible for hiring must be over 18 years of age and is responsible for the boat and all persons sailing with them

.Equipment:
The hirer undertakes to report any damage, theft or deterioration of equipment and many be required to replace them

Consumables:
Extra costs for the hirer are diesel, oil, gas for cooking, and all necessary consumable for the use of the boat during your stay.The prices may vary depending on the varying petrol prices.The prices are listed in the base offices. Extra costs for staying in ports are paid by the hirer, and may vary.

Bike:
The bycicles for rental are under the responsability of the boat hirer. In case of theft, the hirer is requested to make an official statement to the local police authorities and to present the original documents given by the police to the rental base. The hirer and other members of his/ her party, remains responsable for any dammage caused to the bycicles.

Breakdowns:

  • Each base offers a free breakdown service which will attend to you as quickly as possible, by phoning the base during normal working hours available by phone. This service becomes payable in case of personal fault of the hirer.
     
    Breakdowns not attributable to the hirer : Time lost to the hirer due to a breakdown not attributable to him , taking place during the cruise, will be refunded on a rate pro-rata to the time lost, subject to a subtraction of 24 hours.
     
  • Breakdowns attributable to the hirer : If it is observed that the breakdown is attributable to the hirer, he has no right to any compensation for time lost on his boat The rental operator reserves the right to withold sums paid as a deposit to cover the costs of repair to the boat.

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:

Over 6 weeks prior to departure
€ 200 Fee
Between 4 and 8 weeks prior to departure
30% of the rental *
Less than 4 weeks prior to departure
100% of the rental *
* In the event of cancellation we will try our best to re-rent the vessel. In the case that we can you will only be charged a €200 cancellation fee.


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