EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
5%
Discount if you Book between 1st and 7th July
and Pay in Full by 7th July 2008
RIVER THAMES ENGLAND
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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 November
| ACCOMMODATION |
VALUE |
MID |
REGULAR |
| Charter
4 guests wholeboat |
$19,792 |
$23,958 |
$25,521 |
| Charter
5 guests wholeboat |
$22,917 |
$28,333 |
$30,208 |
| Charter
6 guests wholeboat |
$25,000 |
$30,417 |
$32,708 |
| Charter
7 guests wholeboat |
$27,083 |
$32,500 |
$35,000 |
| Charter
8 guests wholeboat |
$29,167 |
$34,583 |
$37,500 |
| Suite
per person |
$3,854 |
$4,583 |
$5,000 |
| Single
Supplement |
$1,250 |
$1,406 |
$1,563 |
Child Discount -
$313 is offered to children aged 0 - 17 inclusive
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Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted 140607cm |
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2008 THEME CRUISE
| Special Theme Cruises for 2008 at the same
rate as the Stabdard Cruises are as follows |
| May 2008 - Chelsea Flowers Show Gardens Cruise
( Date TBA ) |
| JUne / JUly 2008 - Henley Royal Regatta Cruise
( Date TBA ) |
| July 2008 - Hampton Court Flower Show Gardens
Cruise ( Date TBA ) |
| Golf Cruise ( 2 to 8 people) |
$979 per
person |
| Walking Cruise ( 2 - 8 people) |
$323 per
person |
| Tennis ( 2 - 8 people) |
$427 per
person |
Health - (
2 - 8 people)
|
$385 per
person |
Art - ( 2 - 8 people)
|
$583 per
person |
| West End Theatre Cruise |
price on request |
| NOTE
: Charter for 2 - 8 passengers add the following
supplement above per person to the standard charter rates
for special theme cruise |
2008 Rates for 10 days
Christmas and New Year Cruise |
| Chater for 6 passengers |
$66,146 |
| Chater for 7 passengers |
$69,896 |
| Chater for 8 passengers |
$74,792 |
| Per person sharing cabin |
$9,792 minimum 4 passengers |
| Single Supplement |
$3,125 |
2008 Rates for 5 days
Christmas and New Year Cruise |
| Chater for 6 passengers |
$34,740 |
| Chater for 7 passengers |
$36,667 |
| Chater for 8 passengers |
$39,271 |
| Per person sharing cabin |
$5,104 minimum
4 passengers |
| Single Supplement |
$1,667 |
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted 140607cm |
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| 2008 DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| January,
February, March |
Value |
Middle
Thames |
| April
6, 13, 20 |
Mid |
Middle
Thames |
| April
27 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| May
4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| July
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| August
3, 10, 17, 24 |
Mid |
Middle
Thames |
| August
31 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| September
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| October
5, 12, 19 |
Regular |
Middle
Thames |
| October
26 |
Value |
Middle
Thames |
| November
& December |
Value |
Middle
Thames |
MEETING POINT
ENGLAND
- London
- Stafford Hotel, St. Kames
Place at 3pm for afternoon tea
Magna Carta Barge
Information
THE 8 PASSENGER MAGNA CARTA …
is one of the finest, most luxurious vessels cruising the British
Isles. The ambience created by combining a traditional barge hull
(1936) and fine mahogany, teak and oak woods is outstanding.
The
most sophisticated modern amenities include air conditioning, underfloor
heating, color tv/dvd and exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite
facilities in the four full width staterooms. The upper deck saloon
and dining areas sport picture windows and stylish furnishings,
and there is a jacuzzi on the upper sun-deck
Her
experienced Captain knows the Thames well and your Master Chef will
produce a range of mouth watering dishes, whilst you enjoy the sights
of London and the home counties from your luxury floating hotel,
navigating England's Royal River. Two house keepers complete the
crew of four.
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| Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive
- open bar, free
wines, gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
- Visit
London's world famous
sites
- Moor
in beautifully restored
St Katharine's dock
- Visit
Tudor Hampton Court
Henry VIII's palace
- Moor
beneath Windsor's Royal
palace
- Visit
the Stanley Spencer
Art gallery
- Lunch
at a top London hotel
- Optional
Hot Air Ballooning
|
Regional
Specialities
Loch Fyne Bradon roast Salmon,
Malt whisky and horseradish sauce,
Roast spiced Duck breast accompanied
by pink Grapefruit and Calvados |
| Wine
Cellar
A good selection of French and New World wines
|
| Cheese
Board
Red Leicester, Caerphilly, White Cheshire |
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ITINERARY
Sunday,
Day 1
LONDON – KINGSTON-ON-THAMES
- HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Meet the Captain at The Stafford Hotel in London at 3pm afternoon
English Cream Tea, before being transferred at 4pm to the Magna
Carta. Champagne reception and welcome by the Captain. Early evening
cruise to Hampton Court Palace, former Tudor Palace of Henry VIII,
where we moor for the night. Dinner aboard.
Monday,
Day 2
HAMPTON COURT PALACE - SHEPPERTON
Morning excursion to visit the state apartments of Henry VIII, whose
5th wife Catherine Howard is said to haunt the Great Hall and Gallery
of Hampton Court, the finest Tudor Palace in existence. Wander through
the beautiful Royal gardens and maze. In the afternoon enjoy a meandering
cruise upstream following the course of the Thames to Shepperton.
Dinner aboard.
Tuesday,
Day 3
SHEPPERTON - RUNNYMEDE
Morning cruise after breakfast to Runnymede. We moor at Bell Weir
Lock adjacent to a luxury spa hotel, The Runnymede, where we have
the opportunity to visit the spa and use the pool and elaborate
leisure facilities. We then cruise past Runnymede, where King John
faced the powerful barons and signed the ‘Magna Carta”
in 1215 as well as viewing the J F Kennedy Memorial. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday,
Day 4
RUNNYMEDE - WINDSOR
This morning we cruise to Windsor before enjoying lunch on board.
After lunch we have an afternoon excursion to Windsor Castle. Built
by William the Conqueror in 1066 and inhabited for over 900 years
by the Royal Family. Moor on a private island with a unique view
of the Castle. Dinner aboard
Thursday,
Day 5
WINDSOR - COOKHAM
Leaving Royal Windsor behind us we cruise past fabulous waterside
homes through the spectacular Clivedon reach and the open English
countryside. We moor in Cookham, once described as ‘Heaven
on Earth’ by artist Stanley Spencer, one of England’s
greatest and most eccentric painters, whose gallery we visit. Dinner
aboard
Friday, Day 6
COOKHAM – HENLEY ON THAMES
A morning cruise to the village of Hurley where we have time to
wander Peter Freebody’s boatyard where we can watch in wonder
at the traditional craftsman at work. Return to the barge for lunch
before cruising to Henley on Thames, along the famous Henley Regatta
Course. Once we arrive in Henley there is plenty of time to explore
the town for shopping opportunities and browsing in antique shops
before returning to Magna Carta for the Captains Farewell Dinner
aboard.
Saturday,
Day 7
HENLEY-ON-THAMES - LONDON
Following breakfast, disembark at 10 am and return to London
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
On alternate weeks, cruise
will be in reverse
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