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European Waterways - Magna Carta - England - 2008 Season

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EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
5% Discount if you Book between 1st and 7th July and Pay in Full by 7th July 2008

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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
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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
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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.

Magna Carta 117 feet longActief - private mooring at Shillingford bridge, London Magna Carta  Docked at RunnymeadeActief - private mooring at Shillingford bridge, London A Unique Cruise  Experience Magna Carta Launched Saloon Offers Elegance and Comfort Perfect for Relaxation
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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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