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BOATING OR BARGING HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE AND EUROPE
Why not discover a different side of Europe on one of her many historic canals or navigable rivers? Originally used for transporting goods of all shapes and sizes, the length and breadth of the country, these waterways provide a peaceful and unusual way of exploring France or England, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Holland and Ireland.
The waterways themselves are full of interest; colourful birdlife, pretty little lock-keeper's cottages, sleepy villages and stunning scenery are among some of the things that await you if you decide to take the plunge...not literally we hope...and go boating in Europe with Outdoor Travel.
Our self-skippered cruisers on the French Camargue featured on the popular Australian TV travel show GETAWAY
The hotel barge Anjodi last year hosted celebrity chef Rick Stein on his French Odysee series travelling along the Canal Du Midi from the Atlantic Ocean to the Med. Early bookings are essential for 2008 - you will need to act quickly to secure places.
Anjodi's sister ship L' Impressioniste also cruises on the televised route at the coastal end of the Midi from the town of Agde to the oyster beds of the Thau Basin, the distillery of Noilly Prat and the Camargue with its wild horse, flamingoes and famous fighting black bulls. Again book ealy for 2008 (see the Go Barging link below for Rick Stein's website).
CROWN BLUE LINE - SELF-SKIPPERED MOTOR CRUISERS IN EUROPE 2008
Available in FRANCE - ENGLAND - ITALY - IRELAND
SCOTLAND - GERMANY - HOLLAND
Explore Burgundy or the Loire Nivernais region, taste the wines of Alsace or the exquisite cheeses of Brittany. Cruise the ancient Canal du Midi, The Lot, Charente or discover the natural history of the Camargue in France.
Crown Blue Line is the premier operator of self-skippered river or canal cruisers in Europe. They have an extensive fleet of over 1000 self-skippered boats accommodating from 2 - 12 passengers. All vessels are fully equipped with cabins, bathroom/toilets and well equipped galleys.
All boats are easy to handle - tuition given or skippers for hire if required - no experience or boat licence is necessary.
Also available on the Royal River Thames in England, Norfolk Broads, Caledonian Canal in Scotland, the Venice Lagoon in Italy, the Shannon in Ireland, Friesland in Holland or the Mecklenburg Lakes in Germany.
Opional bike hire (mountain bikes or road bikes), one-way hire, vehicle parking or transfers available in most areas. A wide range of bases across Europe with the biggest & most modern fleet available.
Ask about our Elite Boats - our latest models available in most areas - at a premium price.
For more information click-on to the following links - but return to Outdoor Travel for Australian Dollar prices and reservations:
Click-on here to get full fleet and base information
Click-on here to get our current price list & booking form
Click-on here to order a brochure
CROWN BLUE LINE DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE:
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNTS – available for all 2008 reservations made before 31st May 2008: France
Brittany - all departures in May, June or July 2008 15%
discount France
Burgundy - all departures in May, June or July 2008 15%
discount
Ireland All bases - all departures in May, June or July 2008 15%
discount
England Norfolk Broads (Wroxham) - all departures in May, June or July 2008 15%
discount ALL OTHER DESTINATIONS - 10% all departures in May of June
Crown
Blue Line discounts can be combined to a maximum of 15%
Call Outdoor Travel on 1800 331 582 or (03) 57551743 for details
UK WATERWAYS - NARROWBOATS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE IN UK
For
a more traditional canal cruising holiday in the UK check with us for
the latest discounts, brochures, reservations & further information.
Free call (within Australia): 1800 331 582 or (+61) 357551743
Click here to order a brochure or here to view our canal boat fleet & base information
Go Barging - European Waterways
Hotel Barge Cruises
Go Barging is
a UK based company with 30 years of experience in designing, building
and operating hotel barge cruises in England, Scotland, Ireland,
France, Italy and Germany.
The
Go Barging fleet offers both suites and cabins for a maximum of just 12
pampered clients on a selection of 7-day / 6-night cruises. They offer
the highest level of comfort with spacious saloons, dining areas and
bars aboard their barges. Each is centrally heated, well furnished and
carpeted throughout. The twin, double or single suites or cabins are
well appointed, each with its own bathroom or shower en-suite.
A minibus accompanies the cruise to offer guided sightseeing, museum or gallery visits, winetasting or transfers.
The
most recent & exciting edition to the Go Barging fleet is La Dolce
Vita cruising on the Venice lagoon & waterways in norther Italy.
Departures
are weekly from central Venice - specialist departures cover the opera
& regatta seasons.
Read what respected Australian travel writer Maggie Oehlbeck had to say after her cruise - click here
Click 'What's New' for dates/prices, here to order a hotel barge brochure or here for Rick Stein's Web Pages Go Barging discounts:Early - booking offers for 2008 cruises in
Europe - ask for latest details
Latest updates: L' Impressionniste & Belle
Epoque will have single cabins next season without a single supplement. We have also increased our fleet in France
by adding the Bonne Humeur travelling under her new name of ‘Renaissance’
cruising in the Upper Loire/Burgundy region.
Ask for a copy of the
new Go Barging – European Waterways brochure – call 1800 331 582
or email info@outdoortravel.com.au
Canal & Company
Fully Inclusive Hotel Barge CruisesFRANCE - Burgundy, Paris or Alsace, GERMANY - Rhine & Moselle, HOLLAND - Tulip Cruises
If you can't see yourself skippering a boat through the canal locks of France, but the whole canal concept appeals to you, Canal & Company Hotel Barges
have a fleet of ultra-comfortable hotel-barges accommodating between 20
and 50 passengers in comfort. An onboard chef offers the very best of
French gourmet cuisine accompanied by carefully selected regional wines
and 30 different varieties of cheese. Sounds a bit hard to take,
doesn't it?
With years of experience, the staff at Canal & Co Hotel Barges
operate a fleet of 5 barges in all the main tourism and wine growing
regions of France including Normandy, Burgundy, Alsace-Lorraine, and
the Upper Loire Valley. Cruises commence mostly from central Paris or
Lyon/Dijon with return coach transfer's included to the cruise regions.
They also operate Tulip Cruises in Holland in Springtime & cruises
on the Mozell, Metz & Rhine in Germany.
All
boats offer the highest level of comfort with spacious saloons, dining
areas and bars. They are air conditioned, well furnished and carpeted
throughout. Crews
are bilingual. The cabins are well appointed each with its own shower
bathroom ensuite. Single and upper deck supplements are also
available. The all- inclusive tariff includes a buffet lunch and four course gastronomic dinner with wines and coffee each day
Each
day there are organised excursions to ancient abbeys, magnificent
châteaux, museums, colourful markets in quaint villages and to local
vineyards where private wine tastings are arranged. Bicycles are
available for passengers to use if the pace gets to sedentary!
Click here for cruise prices & departure dates
Click here for details about the MV Anacoluthe, Litote, Libellule, Lorraine & Charlemagne cruises
Canal & Co - discounts
For bookings on the Libellule made
before 1st April for any available departure in 2008 Outdoor
Travel are giving a discount of $150 per person for all new
reservations. FRANCE & HOLLAND - SAVE UP TO $2750 ON TWO PEOPLE
CRUISING - Outdoor Travel is also offering
‘clear the decks’ last minute discount offers – 2 passengers travelling
together can cruise for the price of 1 * on
selected 7-day hotel barge cruises in the Libellule fleet in France &
Holland in March & April 2008:
22nd March: Charlemagne
- Tulip cruise in Holland
Libellule
- Burgundy from St Jean to Lyon
Lorraine -
Alsace Lorraine from Kraft to Xouaxange
29th March: Anacoluthe
- Paris & Picardy from St Mammes to Compiegne
Charlemagne
- Tulip cruise in Holland
5th April: Lorraine
- Alsace Lorraine from Kraft to Xouaxange
12th April: Anacoluthe
- Paris & Picardy from St Mammes to Compiegne
Libellule
- Burgundy from St Jean to Lyon
* The 2 for 1 offers do not include any other
discounts. Return transfers available
from Paris on some cruises at extra cost
Upper deck cabins are available (with a
supplement) on several departures - supplements applicable where available. Contact
Outdoor Travel for more information or copies of the brochure - For
more details of our other canal or river cruises in Europe see: http://www.outdoortravel.com.au/content/sailing
What you said about our hotel barge cruises:
Le Phénicien - River Rhone in
France - We have been back from overseas now for
four weeks but are still catching up on things which needed doing here. However
before the memory faded too much we did want to let you know how much we
enjoyed our 'Le Phénicien' trip. The crew were wonderful and the owners were
obviously very particular and caring about the whole exercise.
The food was out of this
world and we had brilliant weather, which made it all so much more
enjoyable. We managed to get some bike
riding in, perhaps not quite as much as we had hoped for but I guess that was
made up for in other ways. Anyway
thanks so much for making the trip possible for us. Bette and David
BIKE & BARGE CYCLING CRUISES IN EUROPE - AVAILABLE IN 2008
FRANCE, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, GREECE, CROATIA, TURKEY
Combining
an easy-to-moderate guided cycling route of approximately 40 - 50
kilometres per day, these fully inclusive cruises offer cabin accommodation plus the opportunity to
explore the beautiful countryside sampling the local food, wine, beer and cheeses
that makes Europe so special.
Cruises combines two popular ways to explore Europe (cycling & river cruising), allowing partners of different abilities & interests to holiday together (trips are just as interesting for non-cycling partners, leisure cyclist OR enthusiasts), unpack once & come ‘home’ each night to a wonderful meal and a comfortable cabin with your own bathroom.
Demand is fast outstripping supply with these barges & early bookings are essential.
We still have cabins available – as at February 2008 - cruises are 8-days/7-nights unless specified otherwise:
FRANCE Fontainebleau /Seine region 12th April (very limited cabins available) at $1600
Loire Valley departs every Saturday April to October (September full) at $1550
Champagne - Reims to Paris 2nd August at $1650
BELGIUM/FRANCE Bruges to Paris 22nd March (just 1 cabin available) 2-weeks at $2555
HOLLAND Ijsselmeer from Amsterdam – Amsterdam 3rd May at $1385
Tulip fields cruise from Amsterdam 11th May at $1650
Cultural cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam – NO CYCLING – 10th May at $1950
Northern Holland 24th May, 22nd June, 20th July, 3rd, 10th & 31st August at $1660
Amsterdam – Rotterdam 24th May at $1650
On the trail of Rembrandt 14th & 28th June, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th July, also
2nd, 9th & 23 August, 6th & 13th September at $1380
HOLLAND/BELGIUM Amsterdam to Bruges 19th April at $1780 *
Bruges to Amsterdam 26th April at $1780 *
Bruges to Amsterdam 8th June at $1650
Amsterdam to Bruges 6th July at $1650
Bruges to Amsterdam 13th July at $1650
Bruges to Amsterdam 14th September at $1650
* Includes guided city tours, local wines during dinner & crew gratuities
GERMANY River Main & Neckar from Frankfurt – Ludwigsburg 14th June at $1650
Ludwigburg to Koblenz 5th July (limited space) at $1650
River Saar & Moselle 13th September (very limited spaces) at $1650
River Moselle – Saarbrücken to Koblenz 18th October at $1460
HOLLAND/GERMANY Amsterdam – Koblenz 21st June from $1650
Repositioning cruise Koblenz to Amsterdam 18th October at $1460
GREECE Weekly tours in Cyclades, central or southern Aegean April to October at $1930
CROATIA Weekly departures Dalmatian coast island hopping - April to October from $1595
Details available & bookings open now. Ask for
details 1800 331 582 or email info@outdoortravel.com.au
What you said about our Bike & Barge cruises:
FLEUR – PARIS to AMSTERDAM - We have just returned from
our wonderful barge trip. It was terrific. The crew were fantastic, meals
fantastic, and the bike guides were all very friendly, knowledgeable people who
helped make our trip very enjoyable.
We were very lucky with the weather also.
Certainly a trip we will not forget. We did a one-day
tour of the Somme with another guide, and it was another day never to be
forgotten.Thanks you for your help
also. Sue
and BillCall 1800 331 582 for details or look at 'What's New' for a detailed itinerary. TALL SHIP SAILING THE PACIFIC
 Join the Tall Ship SØREN LARSEN on an authentic sea journey
Sail
to New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and across the
pacific to New York and London. Join as 'voyage crew' on the flagship
to the First Fleet re-enactment voyage, the ship that starred in the
Onedin Line TV Series.
A
Tallship must be the most graceful and romantic form of travel ever
created. In a fresh breeze sails billow and strain against mast and
rigging. Ropes and spars gently creak and sunlight sparkles on the sea.
People of all ages join us, many of whom have never sailed before -
previous experience is certainly not necessary.
The
12 permanent crew who maintain and sail the ship are there to assist
and help you enjoy your time aboard. Comfortable 2 and 4 berth cabins
are available.A Tallship must be the most graceful and romantic
form of travel ever created. In a fresh breeze sails billow and strain
against mast and rigging. Ropes and spars gently creak and sunlight
sparkles on the sea. Aboard the Søren Larsen everyone is involved in
the duty watch system, you may have your turn at the helm, on bow
look-out or helping trim sail or help tack ship.
People of all
ages join us and many have never sailed before - previous experience is
certainly not necessary. There are 12 permanent crew who maintain and
sail the ship who are there to assist and help you enjoy your time
aboard.
The Søren Larsen has berths available on all its New Zealand and Pacific sailings - from 5 to 50 days - call us today for details of dates and prices 1800 331 58 or click on to their website: SOREN LARSEN
SAILING HOLIDAYS - BAREBOAT YACHTS, GULETS, CAIQUES OR CREWED CHARTERS
NOW
AVAILBLE FROM OUTDOOR TRAVEL - In the Australian Whitsunday Islands or
the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria, in Scotland, Cornwall, the
Mediterranean island of Sicily or off the coast of Turkey. Ideal for
walkers, travellers, fishermen and sailors alike - for the new or the
experienced as long as you are looking for a comfortable active
holiday.
SAILING IN SICILY - A SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE IN STYLE
 On
board of a Turkish caique, a unique and exclusive cruise to discover
the Aeolian Islands and eastern Sicily. You will be enthralled by the
limpid water of the Sicilian sea and surprised by the variety of its
beaches, beautiful and wild, made of lava rocks, shingles, gold, white
and black sand. You will be captured by the landscapes and the romance
of the sunset. You will be seduced by its history and its treasures and
delighted by its flavours and its food. Lipari, Salina, Panarea,
Stromboli, some of the Seven Sisters, as the Aeolian islands are named,
as well as Taormina, Mt. Etna, Syracuse, the Baroque-style town of
Noto, for a perfect combination of sailing and excursions, to relax and to enjoy the islands.
Life
on board will be as relaxed as you like and time beaten by daybreaks,
sunsets and magical moonlights. A caique is a typical robust sailing
boat made of wood. Once used for fishing and nowadays converted into
comfortable cruising boat, it offers large spaces both on and below
deck and a charming old-style design.
Departures guaranteed with a minimum of 6 passengers on scheduled tour or charter.
Price
Includes - Welcome cocktail on board, 9 nights on board in private
cabins with ensuite facilities, full board (beverages exclusive),
water, juices, iced tea on board, minibus and English-speaking guide
for excursions at the Alcantara Gorges, Taormina, Catania, Mt. Etna.
Syracuse, Noto.
See 'What's New' - NEW HOLIDAY IDEAS on our website for dates & prices for 2007 & 2008
FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 1800 331 582
SAILING THE QUEENSLAND WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS 
8-DAY / 7-NIGHT STAY & SAIL PACKAGE OFFER
We
know you're a walker - but we also know that you are a mature traveller
seeking an active holiday often with a small group of friends - but
with some comfort a priority. So we are introducing a new combination
holiday in Queensland that we tried ourselves several times that may
introduce you to a new kind of local holiday adventure…. and you get to
walk too along pristine beaches and out-of-the-way National Park trails.
Designed for those of limited sailing experience, we combine a holiday afloat with a full day of sailing
tuition, plus a few days ashore in a luxurious island paradise.
Take
advantage of JETSTAR low-cost flights directly into Hamilton Island
in the heart of the Whitsundays from most Australian capital cities and you have a good value active
holiday with a lifetime of memories.
Hayman Island - Sail and Stay
Located at the northern end of the Whitsunday Islands, Hayman is renowned as
one of the world's finest resorts. Hayman is a private island destination,
presenting a unique resort experience of indulgence and natural beauty.
Our new Sail and Stay package now makes this special island treasure easily
accessible and affordable for everyone.
Indulge for three nights in a Pool Deluxe Room and enjoy the 5 star service
and facilities that are guaranteed to delight the most discerning traveller.
Combine your Hayman experience with three nights onboard Sunsail's Luxury
Crewed catamaran where you can sit back and relax and allow your skipper and
host take care of all the sailing and catering.
Six nights from $3,670 per person (twin share) this fantastic package
includes:
- 3 nights accommodation in a Pool Deluxe Room at award winning Hayman
- A la carte 3-course dinner for 2 each evening in La Tratorria, The Oriental
or Azure Restaurants
- Full buffet breakfast for 2 daily in Azure Restaurant
- Free use of non-motorised watersport equipment
- Free squash, tennis, table tennis, badminton, golf putting green
- Use of activities centre gymnasium facilities
- Return transfers from Hamilton Island to Hayman Island
PLUS:
- 3 nights sailing the Whitsunday Islands on board a luxurious 46-foot
catamaran
- Accommodation onboard is in an air-conditioned roomy double cabin with
ensuite
- Skipper and Host onboard
- All meals, freshly prepared and served daily
- Use of yachts watersports equipment including windsurfer, kayak and
snorkelling equipment
Conditions: * Subject to availability
* Package not available between
23 Dec 07 and 7 Jan 08
* Upgrade to a Lagoon Deluxe Room for just an
additional $135 per person
Whitsunday sailing PLUS walking in the National Parks: Click onto this information site: http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/great_walks/whitsunday/
For our latest 'Sail & Stay' active sailing holidays see 'WHAT'S NEW' or click-here to order a brochure
NEW
'By the Cabin' fully-inclusive sailing holidays - now available weekly
in Queensland, Thailand & Croatia now available - ideal for couples
or singles looking for a new sailing experience.
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CONTACT OUTDOOR TRAVEL FOR MORE INFORMATION & CURRENT PRICES
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