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    Cruising in England

    The River Thames (between Windsor Castle and Oxford)

    Cruise route map
    (Click to enlarge)

    • 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
    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 lovely 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. And please, forget the dreary brown Thames that runs through the centre of London—this is NOTHING like it.
    2009 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    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 and October 2009
    REGULAR SEASON: All months except April and October 2009

    PLEASE NOTE:
    Children under 14 are welcome on board only as part of 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. There is no charge for children of 2 or under sharing a cabin with an adult.

    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 2009 as ‘Charter only’ cruises with a supplement:

    Walking/Hiking Charters
    - a US$2,000 supplement per charter to include the services of a Specialist Walking Guide.
    Golf Charters - with a Specialist Golfing Guide—a US$1,500 p.p. supplement is applicable.

    PICK-UP: The Goring Hotel in central London, 2pm Sunday.
    DROP-OFF: The Goring Hotel in central London, or London Heathrow Airport.

    CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY


    TO CONTACT US
    Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11
    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
    Web: www.bargecompany.com

    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE