'Actief'

Cruising in England

 

The River Thames (between Windsor Castle and Oxford)

 

  • 98 FEET LONG

  • 11 GUESTS

  • 4 CREW

  • 3 TWIN OR DOUBLE SUITES, 2 TWIN CABINS AND A SINGLE BED CABIN, ALL WITH EN SUITE PRIVATE BATHROOM

  • 4 GOOD QUALITY BICYCLES (MORE AVAILABLE BY ARRANGEMENT)

  • AIR CONDITIONING

  • CENTRAL HEATING WITH INDIVIDUAL ROOM CONTROLS

  • AIR CONDITIONED MERCEDES MINIBUS

  • FISHING EQUIPMENT

  • STEREO, CD, BOOK AND GAMES LIBRARY

The Actief Barge

 

Actief is a handsome, spacious Dutch klipper that has been wonderfully converted to carry up to 11 passengers and cruise the rural River Thames in fine style. The elegant saloon’s very traditional, English atmosphere (pretty, floral fabrics, varnished woods, books, maps and splendid house plants) is complemented by beautifully decorated cabins, all with spacious en-suite facilities. The cabins and suites have the feeling of a fine English country house. The ambiance aboard is perfectly English and guests are made to feel immediately welcome and at their ease. Your unique route takes you meandering along the quiet River Thames and through an area of outstanding natural beauty, abundant with a variety of wildlife and through the very heart of the cream of English countryside. This is real “Wind in the Willows” country! Quaint villages, delightful islands, winding back waters, locks and weir streams can all be enjoyed from the spacious sundeck. As part of your journey you will also enjoy outstanding service, superb private tours and fantastically fresh gourmet cuisine.

 

2008 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON

River Thames Cruise Private Tours may include:
Prestigious Eton College - founded in 1440
Cliveden Stately Home – former home of Lord and Lady Astor
Freebody’s boatyard – craftsmen restoring classic launches
Award winning interactive River and Rowing Museum
16th Century Mapledurham House and Watermill
Christchurch College, Oxford University
OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOONING (at extra cost)

The Actief is also offering the following special cruises in 2008, with no supplement. They can each be booked as charter cruises subject to availability, but are also open to individual cabin bookings. Participation in the stated events is not obligatory and these weeks can be run as regular cruise weeks if desired.
Henley Royal Boating Regatta—29 June 2008
Chelsea Flower Show Gardens Cruise—18 May 2008
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Cruise—06 July 2008
Antiques Cruises—can be run at any time, subject to availability.

Charter only cruises with a supplement:
Walking/Hiking Charters - a US$2,400 supplement, includes Specialist Guide.
Golf Charters - with Specialist Guide—a US$1,500 supplement p.p.
Children under 14 only accepted within a charter group. Children of 17 or under receive a $350 discount on charter bookings, and a discount of US$350 for 14-17 yr olds in cabin bookings. No charge for children 2 or under, sharing cabin with adult. Please note April cruises require a minimum of 4 guests, all others a minimum of 2 guests.

Twin Cabin per guest $2,930 $3,250
Suite per guest $3,450 $3,770
Single Cabin $3,140 $3,450
Single Guest in a Twin Cabin $4,390 $4,860
Single Guest in a Dbl Suite $5,180 $5,650
Charter for 6 guests $24,100 $25,150
Charter for 7 guests $25,570 $27,250
Charter for 8 guests $27,040 $29,350
Charter for 9 guests $28,510 $31,450
Charter for 10 guests $29,980 $33,550
Charter for 11 guests $31,450 $35,650
VALUE SEASON: April; 27 July; 03, 10, 17, 24 August; 05, 12, 19 October 2008
REGULAR SEASON: May; June; 06, 13, 20 July; 31 August; September; 26 October 2007

PICK-UP– The Goring Hotel, central London, 2pm Sunday afternoon.
DROP-OFF– The Goring Hotel, central London, or London Heathrow Airport.
CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY
 

 


 

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