EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
10%
Discount if you Book between 1st and 22nd July
and Pay in Full by 22 July 2008
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2008 Rates in Australian Dollars
Rates
are for six nights on either:
A whole boat charter basis or per person based on double occupancy
per cabin for our GoBarging luxury hotel barge cruises with departures
every Sunday, from April to October
| ACCOMMODATION |
VALUE |
REGULAR |
| Charter
6 passengers wholeboat |
$26,406 |
$27,583 |
| Charter
7 passengers wholeboat |
$28,021 |
$29,875 |
| Charter
8 passengers wholeboat |
$29,635 |
$32,188 |
| Charter
9 passengers wholeboat |
$31,250 |
$34,479 |
| Charter
10 passengers wholeboat |
$32,865 |
$36,792 |
| Charter
11 passengers wholeboat |
$34,479 |
$39,083 |
| Stateroom
per person |
$3,229
|
$3,563
|
| Suite
per person |
$3,781 |
$4,135 |
| Single
Cabin |
$3,438 |
$3,781 |
| Single
Supplement - Stateroom |
$1,604 |
$1,771 |
| Single
Supplement - Suite |
$1,896 |
$2,063 |
| Child
12 to 17 yrs travelling with an adult
$396 reduction
Child reductions applicable for all under 18 yrs on Charters
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted 040907cm |
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| 2008 DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Upper
Thames |
| July 6,13, 20 |
Regular |
Upper
Thames |
| July 27 |
Value |
Upper
Thames |
| August 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Value |
Upper
Thames |
| August 31 |
Regular |
Upper
Thames |
| September 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Upper
Thames |
| October 5, 12, 19 |
Value |
Upper
Thames |
| October 26 |
Regular |
Upper
Thames |
ENGLAND - London -
Beeston Place London - SW1W OJW - Sunday 2 pm
Note: Suites:
Nelson (twin/double), Wolsey (twin/double), Astor (double).
THE 11 PASSENGER ACTIEF ....
was launched in Holland in 1907, now luxuriously converted to hotel
use, her accomodation is beautifully presented in the style of an
English Country House. The spacious flower lined sun-deck, and comfortable
elegant saloon is complimented by beautifully decorated cabins.
Sleeping accommodation comprises three suites - Astor, Wolsey and
Nelson - two twins and a single cabin. Her crew of four are led
by the Captain and include an expert Chef and two Hostesses, all
of whom are totally committed to your enjoyment of your holiday
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| Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive
- open bar, free wines, gourmet cuisine,
entry fees to excursions
- Eton
college, Britain's premier school and alma mater
to Princes William and Henry
- Waldorf
and Nancy Astor's former home of Cliveden,
stunning gardens and views
- The
enchanting medieval riverside villages of Hurley
and Sonning
- Henley's
award winning and interactive River and
Rowing museum
- Beautiful
Elizabethan Mapledurham House and Water
mill
- Christchurch
College Oxford founded by Henry VIII in
1525
- Optional
Hot Air Ballooning
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Regional
Specialities
Salami of Guinea fowl with Wild
Mushroom, Roast rack of Lamb
with Aubergine puree, Sweet
potatoes and Spinach, Golden
Jubilee Chicken (created for the
Buckingham palace Jubilee |
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Wine
Cellar
Chateau Grandis 1996,
Beaune 1998, Chateau Pavilon de
la Brie 2001
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Cheese
Board
Cropwell Bishop Organic Stilton,
Dunsyre Blue, Bath Soft cheese |
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Sunday,
Day 1
Private transfer from the Goring Hotel in London to our mooring
at Shillingford Bridge. After a traditional English cream tea on
arrival there is a late afternoon cruise and a chance to settle
in to your comfortable and attractive cabins. The evening commences
with a festive champagne reception followed by dinner and your first
night aboard
Monday,
Day 2
This morning’s cruise is through glacier formed hills to our
mooring alongside the 17th century Swan Inn at Pangbourne. After
lunch we visit Oxford - ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. View
the grandest of all Oxford’s Colleges, Christchurch, founded
by Henry VIII in 1525 and the setting for the tale of Alice in Wonderland.
This is followed by time for shopping and afternoon tea before returning
to Actief
Tuesday,
Day 3
This morning our cruise continues through sylvan countryside (setting
for Kenneth Grahame’s ‘Wind In The Willows’) to
the picturesque Mapledurham Estate. Here we privately visit Elizabethan
Mapledurham House, home to descendants of the same family since
1490, and Mapledurham Mill, a 500 year old still working water mill
(famously used during the filming of ‘The Eagle Has Landed’).
Afterwards our cruise continues until reaching our overnight stop
at Henley-On-Thames.
Wednesday,
Day 4
A picturesque early morning cruise brings us to elegant Henley-On-Thames.
This morning we visit the spectacular new and interactive River
and Rowing Museum. No ordinary museum, this is a wonderful chance
to learn something of the secrets, mythology,history and traditions
of the River Thames. After lunch there is time to catch up on some
shopping in this fashionable town, home to the world famous annual
Henley Royal Regatta. A late afternoon cruise takes us to the picturesque
medieval village of Hurley
Thursday,
Day 5
A gentle walking tour around Hurley, home of Ye Olde Bell, reputedly
England’s oldest Inn founded for visiting monks in 1135, is
followed by a visit to Peter Freebody’s traditional boatyard.
Peter’s family has been involved in the river for 8oo years!
We then cruise to one of the most stunning reaches on the river
at Cliveden and our private mooring at this magnificent estate,
former home of the Astors. Our tour of the fabulous gardens with
breathtaking views is most memorable
Friday,
Day 6
A delightful morning cruise takes us to our final mooring below
magnificent Windsor Castle. After lunch we visit Eton College, founded
in 1440 and current school to Prince Harry. The museum of Eton Life
gives a fascinating insight into the education of Britain’s
premier scions over the centuries. Following this there is time
for you to browse the many shops in Eton and Windsor. Tonight the
Captain hosts his farewell dinner, based on a period banquet
Saturday,
Day 7
10.00am: Disembark and private transfer to London Heathrow Airport
or the Goring Hotel
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
On alternate weeks, cruise
will be in reverse
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