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| Type of tour: | Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 14 Nights |
| Distance: | 35 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | From Paris: Apr 4, Sep 14, 2013. From Burgundy: Apr 20, Sep 28, 2013. |
| Tour price: | €1660 |
| Start city: | Paris, France |
| End city: | La Charite sur Loire, France |
This tour will take you from Paris to Burgundy (or Burgundy to Paris) on a boat owned and operated by a charming husband and wife team who take special care to make this your best vacation ever.
Aboard the Feniks, this tour takes you through the heart of France. Cycling on quiet roads and through a rolling landscape, your average distance is about 30 miles a day. The route follows field paths and asphalted side roads. There are some hilly stretches which you can also walk.
Train directly from Charité sur Loire to Paris and vice versa in about 2 hours. In Vaux – Les – Comtes you will visit the royal gardens of the French kings, laid out by their royal architects in perfect symmetry.
We will cruise the woods of Fontainebleau heading for the artists village Barbizon. We follow the Seine river up to Moret- Sur – Loing, a cosy village on the banks of the Loing.
From Moret-Sur-Loing we will follow the canals du Centre to Chatillion – Coligny, a picturesque town with a medieval fortress. After this beautiful town we will start sailing on the Loire river. You will cycle through vineyards like the Pouilly Fumé and enjoy the atmosphere of old roman villages as Charité Sur Loire. We will visit several castles like in Bussiere , Aprémont and Brisson, ride along lakes and through forest landscapes, following the rivers of France.
This area is famous for its easy pace of life, a mild climate and its friendliness. It has a rich royal history and is wellknown for its wine and cheeses. By bike and boat you will explore historic towns, imposing castles and quaint villages and you ‘ll enjoy excellent food and wines both aboard ship and in hospitable towns along the way.
The tour operators will provide you with all the information you need, serve you lovely food and let you taste the countries specialities; they listen to what you want to give you the holiday of a life time. No need to bring more than your personal belongings, you will have everything you need when staying on the Feniks.
Learn more about guided tours.
This tour will take you from Paris to Burgundy (or Burgundy to Paris) on a boat owned and operated by a charming husband and wife team who take special care to make this your best vacation ever.
Aboard the Feniks, this tour takes you through the heart of France. Cycling on quiet roads and through a rolling landscape, your average distance is about 30 miles a day. The route follows field paths and asphalted side roads. There are some hilly stretches which you can also walk.
Train directly from Charité sur Loire to Paris and vice versa in about 2 hours. In Vaux – Les – Comtes you will visit the royal gardens of the French kings, laid out by their royal architects in perfect symmetry.
We will cruise the woods of Fontainebleau heading for the artists village Barbizon. We follow the Seine river up to Moret- Sur – Loing, a cosy village on the banks of the Loing.
From Moret-Sur-Loing we will follow the canals du Centre to Chatillion – Coligny, a picturesque town with a medieval fortress. After this beautiful town we will start sailing on the Loire river. You will cycle through vineyards like the Pouilly Fumé and enjoy the atmosphere of old roman villages as Charité Sur Loire. We will visit several castles like in Bussiere , Aprémont and Brisson, ride along lakes and through forest landscapes, following the rivers of France.
This area is famous for its easy pace of life, a mild climate and its friendliness. It has a rich royal history and is wellknown for its wine and cheeses. By bike and boat you will explore historic towns, imposing castles and quaint villages and you ‘ll enjoy excellent food and wines both aboard ship and in hospitable towns along the way.
The tour operators will provide you with all the information you need, serve you lovely food and let you taste the countries specialities; they listen to what you want to give you the holiday of a life time. No need to bring more than your personal belongings, you will have everything you need when staying on the Feniks.
Learn more about guided tours.
This tour has two optional start cities: Paris or Burgundy (La Charité sur Loire). Both itineraries are listed below.
Day 1 : Paris
We welcome you at the Feniks, you can settle in to your cabin and meet the crew and your companions while enjoying coffee and tea with cake. Leaving thriving Paris by ship on Saturday afternoon is an easy start for the tour. Enjoy the boat trip on the Seine river while our guide explains more about the tour. From the mooring place we will make a short try-out bike tour to see if your bike fits and to get you ready for the cycling in the coming days. In the evening we serve you a welcome dinner.After dinner you can join our guide on a walk into town. Overnight in Paris suburb.
Day 2: Paris suburb - Melun (31 miles/50 km)
Every morning we serve you a good breakfast and you can make your own lunch package just the way you like it. After breakfast the boat leaves for the next town, you can choose to stay on the boat or to go cycling. On Sunday your bike tour starts with a ride through small suburbs, forest, along the river to the town of Melun. Near this town is the famous Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte. We welcome you back home at the Feniks in the afternoon with a bowl of home made soup and some afternoon snacks. After dinner our guide takes you for a walk into town. Overnight in Melun.
Day 3: Melun - Moret sur Loing (18/37 miles; 30/60 km)
Today we will cycle through the forested area around Fontainebleau (visit to castle) heading for the artists village of Barbizon (artists village, 19th century) and Samois sur Seine, well known for Django Reinhardt, the famous jazz musician. We follow the Seine river up to Moret-sur-Loing, a cosy village on the banks of the Loing.
Overnight in Moret sur Long
Day 4: Moret sur Long- Nemours (31 miles/50 km)
From here on the ship has to follow canals, because the rivers are not navigable. That means shorter distances a day because of the quite large number of locks. Throughout your tour to the south there will be opportunities to be on board while the ship is sailing. That might be an early sailing or to board the ship after the bike ride and witness one or more passages through locks. A nice ride in the countryside (villages, forest, riverside) to the town of Nemours. On our way to there we will see some of the famous rocks in the area.
Overnight in Nemours.
Day 5: Nemours - Néronville (18 miles/30 km)
The ship sails to the village of Néronville. Nearby is Chateau Laudon. To the west of this town are several Gallo-Roman traces to be found. The presence of the Romans (Caesar occupied Gaul (now France) between 58 and 52 BC) is quite abundant.
Overnight in Néronville.
Day 6: Néronville - Montargis (34 miles/55 km)
Dordives (glass) and Ferrieres (castle, abbey) can be visited on our way to Montargis, the town with many canals and bridges.
Overnight in Montargis.
Day 7 : Montargis (18 miles/30km)
Montargis is an interesting town (ca. 15.000 inh.) to visit. Today the ship stays here. You have enough time to find your way in town. A bike ride in the morning or afternoon (18 miles/30 km) is a possibillity.
Overnight in Montargis.
Day 8: Montargis - Chatillon Coligny (34 miles/55 km)
Chatillon Coligny is our goal on the Saturday ride. It’s a picturesque town with a medieval fortress.
Overnight in Chatillon Coligny.
Day 9: Chatillon Colligny - Rogny (28 miles/45 km)
A visit to the castle of La Bussiere and the seven locks of Rogny which are still a major touristic attraction in spite of being out of use.
Overnight in Rogny.
Day 10: Rogny - Briare (28 miles/45 km)
On Monday morning we cycle from Rogny to the town of Gien (faience) and meet the Loire river. We finish our daytrip in Briare.
Overnight in Briare.
Day 11: Briare - Beaulieu (31 miles/50 km)
The Loire river, as many other smaller streams in France, is hardly navigable, so in the past centuries canals were dug to connect natural waterways. Parallel to the Loire is a canal. To get there from Briare, the ship has to cross the river by means of an impressive bridge-aquaduct, a ‘horizontal Eiffeltower’. Eiffel was the ingeneer in charge. On Tuesday we leave Briare sailing across the famous aquaduct and are heading for another castle (Brisson). Beaulieu will be the mooring place of our ship.
Overnight in Beaulieu.
Day 12: Beaulieu - Ménétréol (25/52 miles; 40/85 km)
Today a 25-mile (40 km) ride through the vineyards on our way to Ménétréol and the nearby village of Sancerre. This is a nice town in a region with famous vineyards. Our ship will be moored not far away in a village on the canal. This region is also famous for its Chavignol (goat) cheese. A visit to a goatfarm near the town of Cosne is an option.An alternative (perhaps for the better cyclists) is a visit to a very special building site near Guédelon, where dozens of people are building a medieval castle with old fashioned means and tools. This is the reason it might take another 10 years to complete. Guédelon is quite far away from the canal. The total distance will be ca. 85 km.
Overnight in Ménétréol.
Day 13: Ménétréol - La Charité sur Loire (18/28 miles/ 30/45km)
From Sancerre the route goes to La Charité, a cosy little town. We are in the very heart of France now, on the western rim of Burgundy.
Overnight in La Charité.
Day 14: La Charité sur Loire
From La Charité you can visit the bigger town of Nevers. It’s about 21 miles/35 km away, so the biking distance is about 42 miles/70 km. La Charité has a train station. You have the option to visit Nevers by train or choose to take your bike with you in the train (in case of enough space!). Nevers is one of the biggest towns in Burgundy. It has several interesting buildings. Bernadette Soubirous, well known by the aparitions near Lourdes, went into a convent in this town. She is burried in the convent.
Day 15: La Charité sur Loire
On Saturday your tour in to the heart of France comes to an and. We say bye after breakfast and hope you enjoyed your stay at the Feniks.
Burgundy to Paris route
Day 1: La Charité to Cours les Barres (9 miles/15 km)
Day 2: La Charité (30 miles/50 km)
Day 3: Ménétreol (Sancerre) (18/28 miles; 30/45 km)
Day 4: Beaulieu (25 miles/40 km)
Day 5: Briare (25 miles/40 km)
Day 6: Rogny les sept Ecluses (28 miles/45 km)
Day 7: Chatillon Coligny (28 miles/45 km)
Day 8: Montargis (34 miles/55 km)
Day 9: Néronville (Chateau Landon) (31 miles/50 km)
Day 10: Nemours (18/37 miles/30/60 km)
Day 11: Moret sur Loing (31 miles/50 km)
Day 12: Melun (34 miles/55 km)
Day 13: Paris (31 miles/50km)
Day 14: Paris (option)
Day 15: Paris (departure)
From Paris: Apr 4, Sep 14, 2013. From Burgundy: Apr 20, Sep 28, 2013.
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The Feniks
Originally, the Feniks was built in 1928 as a freighter on the Dutch, Belgium and French waters. She is a very strong vessel with many years of meritorious service and is known because of her beautiful line and speed. In 1992 The Feniks was reconstructed to a hotel passenger ship and put in service for several sailing holidays. Since then The Feniks has undergone several refits to keep the ship up to date with all modern facilities.
Since 2004 Winfred and Els have been the proud owners of The Feniks. They invest continuously to improve the ship and to make your stay on board even more comfortable. On board you will find a comfortable and well lit saloon, where you can relax on the sofa or have a good meal.
We have an extended library on board, a varied collection of cds and dvds, a television and many magazines to entertain you. Of course we have several family/party games a board and not to forget lots of information and maps of the route, the sailing area and the places we are visiting.
The cabins are clean and well cared for. All cabins have an individual bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. We have 3 cabins with beds on the floor and 6 cabins with beds above each other. All beds have 20 cm thick hotel mattresses.
The cabins are equipped with central heating, 220 volt sockets and of course all essentials for a good sleep. There is a washer and dryer available and as well as a
hair dryer, shoe polish, sewing-things, shampoo, soap and everything else you need for a comfortable stay a board of the Feniks.
Outside on the deck you will find various seats to take in the best views over the great landscapes. There is a sundeck to relax on or you can sit under the awning which give you shelter from the sun or light rain. If the weather allows, we serve the meals outside on the deck.
Have you always wanted to drive a ship? Winfred will welcome you in the wheel house.
Your hospitable crew
From truck driver to captain, from head chef to ship's chef, your host and hostess Winfred and Els will give you a warm welcome on board.
For 21 years the couple has spent their lives together on the water. They enjoy the space, the freedom, the many beautiful places and the moments that they experience while living on board the ship. They would like to share these feelings with you because after one day on the water, you will feel relaxed and your worries far away. Together with their ship's dog Layla and their parrot Iggy, they hope to give you an unforgettable time on board The Feniks.
Their pets bring a lot of joy, but Layla is not allowed to enter the saloon because of hygiene. The noble Iggy loves to be around the guests in the saloon, but will respect your wishes if you don't appreciate this.
The Feniks
Originally, the Feniks was built in 1928 as a freighter on the Dutch, Belgium and French waters. She is a very strong vessel with many years of meritorious service and is known because of her beautiful line and speed. In 1992 The Feniks was reconstructed to a hotel passenger ship and put in service for several sailing holidays. Since then The Feniks has undergone several refits to keep the ship up to date with all modern facilities.
Since 2004 Winfred and Els have been the proud owners of The Feniks. They invest continuously to improve the ship and to make your stay on board even more comfortable. On board you will find a comfortable and well lit saloon, where you can relax on the sofa or have a good meal.
We have an extended library on board, a varied collection of cds and dvds, a television and many magazines to entertain you. Of course we have several family/party games a board and not to forget lots of information and maps of the route, the sailing area and the places we are visiting.
The cabins are clean and well cared for. All cabins have an individual bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. We have 3 cabins with beds on the floor and 6 cabins with beds above each other. All beds have 20 cm thick hotel mattresses.
The cabins are equipped with central heating, 220 volt sockets and of course all essentials for a good sleep. There is a washer and dryer available and as well as a
hair dryer, shoe polish, sewing-things, shampoo, soap and everything else you need for a comfortable stay a board of the Feniks.
Outside on the deck you will find various seats to take in the best views over the great landscapes. There is a sundeck to relax on or you can sit under the awning which give you shelter from the sun or light rain. If the weather allows, we serve the meals outside on the deck.
Have you always wanted to drive a ship? Winfred will welcome you in the wheel house.
Your hospitable crew
From truck driver to captain, from head chef to ship's chef, your host and hostess Winfred and Els will give you a warm welcome on board.
For 21 years the couple has spent their lives together on the water. They enjoy the space, the freedom, the many beautiful places and the moments that they experience while living on board the ship. They would like to share these feelings with you because after one day on the water, you will feel relaxed and your worries far away. Together with their ship's dog Layla and their parrot Iggy, they hope to give you an unforgettable time on board The Feniks.
Their pets bring a lot of joy, but Layla is not allowed to enter the saloon because of hygiene. The noble Iggy loves to be around the guests in the saloon, but will respect your wishes if you don't appreciate this.
On the first day of your tour you will be allocated a bicycle suitable to your height. This bicycle is at your disposal during your trip.
Our bikes are light weighted 21 speed tour bicycles with a lock, a pannier bag, and a water bottle. Our tour guide has all the necessary tools with him on the ride and a first aid kit.
When you prefer to go biking by yourselves we can provide you with maps and a repair kit. We have a few extra bike helmets on the boat, as well as some rain gear, pedals, bike lightning etc. So we are well provided, in case something happens, but we prefer if you take your own helmet etc. with you, because we don’t have enough for 18 people. (because of the limited space on the boat).
If necessary our guide can always take you to a bike shop, you won’t be the first person who forgets their biking trousers, etc.
On the first day of your tour you will be allocated a bicycle suitable to your height. This bicycle is at your disposal during your trip.
Our bikes are light weighted 21 speed tour bicycles with a lock, a pannier bag, and a water bottle. Our tour guide has all the necessary tools with him on the ride and a first aid kit.
When you prefer to go biking by yourselves we can provide you with maps and a repair kit. We have a few extra bike helmets on the boat, as well as some rain gear, pedals, bike lightning etc. So we are well provided, in case something happens, but we prefer if you take your own helmet etc. with you, because we don’t have enough for 18 people. (because of the limited space on the boat).
If necessary our guide can always take you to a bike shop, you won’t be the first person who forgets their biking trousers, etc.
The route follows asphalted sideroads and here and there field paths. There are some hilly stretches which you can also walk.
You will ride through forest landscapes, following rivers and canals with their many locks and (former) lockkeepers houses.
This tour is rated leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
The route follows asphalted sideroads and here and there field paths. There are some hilly stretches which you can also walk.
You will ride through forest landscapes, following rivers and canals with their many locks and (former) lockkeepers houses.
This tour is rated leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour start and end:
Paris
Nearest airport: Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport)
Nearest train station:Paris
There is a train directly from La Charite sur Loire to Paris and vice versa in about two hours.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour start and end:
Paris
Nearest airport: Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport)
Nearest train station:Paris
There is a train directly from La Charite sur Loire to Paris and vice versa in about two hours.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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Winfred and Els invite you a board of the Feniks, a sailing hotel with 9 comfortable guest-cabins. We organise bike and barge tours in Holland, Belgium and France: we sail from town to town while you cycle. You return home after a great day of adventure and we take care of everything: all you have to do is relax and enjoy your holiday.
Our experienced tour leaders take you through the country side, the dunes, the flowerfields and the forest to the well known attractions of each country and they show you also the hidden treasures not discovered by the big public yet. You stay in a clean, comfortable cabin with your private bathroom and we have a well maintained bike available for you.
The Feniks is well known for it's great food: our professional chef spoils you with lovely dishes, all homemade from fresh ingredients. With our tours we include lots of extra's like a free museum entree, tours inside attractions, coffee and cake, a canal boat tour, etc.
When booking our tours we take care of you, you can be sure of a great holiday without having to spend lots of money on "hidden"costs. We offer you an unique holiday experience: we sail with 20 guests maximum so we can take care of your personal wishes. You can also charter the whole boat with 12 persons minimum and we give you a tailor made tour. We love to give you that feeling "home from home" on board The Feniks. It is important for us that we have a warm and welcoming ambiance on board without any obligations. Only then will you feel comfortable, relaxed and be able to have the time to enjoy the journey. After just one day on board you will feel like you have had a long and relaxing holiday.
Winfred and Els invite you a board of the Feniks, a sailing hotel with 9 comfortable guest-cabins. We organise bike and barge tours in Holland, Belgium and France: we sail from town to town while you cycle. You return home after a great day of adventure and we take care of everything: all you have to do is relax and enjoy your holiday.
Our experienced tour leaders take you through the country side, the dunes, the flowerfields and the forest to the well known attractions of each country and they show you also the hidden treasures not discovered by the big public yet. You stay in a clean, comfortable cabin with your private bathroom and we have a well maintained bike available for you.
The Feniks is well known for it's great food: our professional chef spoils you with lovely dishes, all homemade from fresh ingredients. With our tours we include lots of extra's like a free museum entree, tours inside attractions, coffee and cake, a canal boat tour, etc.
When booking our tours we take care of you, you can be sure of a great holiday without having to spend lots of money on "hidden"costs. We offer you an unique holiday experience: we sail with 20 guests maximum so we can take care of your personal wishes. You can also charter the whole boat with 12 persons minimum and we give you a tailor made tour. We love to give you that feeling "home from home" on board The Feniks. It is important for us that we have a warm and welcoming ambiance on board without any obligations. Only then will you feel comfortable, relaxed and be able to have the time to enjoy the journey. After just one day on board you will feel like you have had a long and relaxing holiday.
GENERAL CONDITIONS BBZ/TCN Article 1.Definitions In these General Conditions, as well as in the related Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: a.Supplier: The owner of the Ship b.Customer: Any person, whether natural or juridical, who enters into an Agreement with an Supplier. c.Agreement: Any agreement that is entered into between an Supplier and a Customer, including any amendments and additions thereto, whereby the Supplier agrees to conduct a Voyage on board his Ship, and to which these General Conditions apply. d.Guest: Any person, whether natural or juridical, who is authorized by the Customer to make use of the services of the Supplier. e.Voyage: The entire trip, including a stay on board the Ship, taking place during the period set forth in the Agreement. f.Luggage: Any luggage, consisting of easily transported or wheeled items, in the possession of a Guest. g.Ship: The Ship referred to in the Agreement. h.Price: The Price of the Voyage, as set forth in the Agreement. Article 2. Scope of Application 2.1 These Conditions shall form part of every Agreement. These Conditions shall also apply to the precontractual relationship between the Supplier and the Customer, as of such time as the Supplier has provided them to the Customer and the Customer has not objected to their application within 7 days thereof. 2.2 General conditions that conflict with the provisions hereof shall apply only if expressly accepted by the Supplier in writing and only with respect to the Agreement(s) concerned. 2.3 Amendments or additions to any provision of the Agreement or these Conditions shall be effective only if made in writing. 2.4 The Agreement and these Conditions constitute the entire agreement setting forth the rights and obligations of the Supplier and the Customer. 2.5 In the event of a conflict between the Dutch-language version of these Conditions and any version in another language, the Dutch-language version shall prevail. 2.6 In the event that any provision of these Conditions should be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to have effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a provision that approximates, to the extent possible, the intent of the invalid provision. 2.7 The contracting parties are the Supplier and the Customer. These conditions shall also apply between the Supplier and Guests, who are not parties to the Agreement between the Supplier and the Customer, and the Customer shall be responsible forensuring this. The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier for any and all liability of the Supplier vis-à-vis a Guest that would have been excluded if the Guest had been bound by these Conditions. 2.8 These Conditions shall also inure to the benefit of any legal or natural person upon whom, in the widest possible sense, the Supplier relies or has relied in the execution or performance of the Agreement or in the conduct of his business activities. 2.9 In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Agreement and the provisions of these Conditions, the provisions of the Agreement shall prevail. Article 3. Liability of the Supplier 3.1 The liability of the Supplier to pay damages for death or personal injury pursuant to part 3 of title 10 of Book 8 of the Civil Code, shall be limited to the sum of EU 137.000,- per Guest. In the event that such damages take the form of an annuity, the capital shall not exceed EU 137.000,- per Guest. 3.2 The liability of the Supplier to pay damages for loss of or damage to Luggage shall be limited to EU 1000,-. Damage shall be limited to the current value of the Luggage. The Supplier shall have no liability for any non-pecuniary loss, indirect or consequential damages arising from the loss of or damage to Luggage. 3.3 The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss attributable to delay (irrespective of the cause thereof and whether arising before, during or after transportation), or to any deviation from the agreed upon time for starting and ending. 3.4 The Supplier shall have no liability for damages resulting from a thing, brought on board by a Guest, that the Supplier would not have permitted on board, had he been aware of its nature or character, if the Guest knew or should have known that the Supplier would not have permitted such a thing on board. The Guest shall be liable to the Supplier for any expenses and damages that may arise as a result of his having brought or having had such thing on board. 3.5 Without prejudice to article 6:107 Civil Code, in the event of personal injury suffered by a Guest, only that Guest shall have a cause of action for damages. Without prejudice to article 6:108 Civil Code, only the surviving spouse, children and parents who depended on the Guest for their support shall have a cause of action for damages. The value of the claims provided for in this section shall be based on the relative position and affluence of the claimant. 3.6 In the event that the Supplier proves that damage, loss or injury is attributable to the fault or negligence of the Guest, the Suppliers liability shall accordingly be set off, either completely or in part. 3.7 In the event that persons assisting the Supplier in performing his obligations render, at the request of the Customer or Guests, services that the Supplier is not obligated to perform, such persons shall be deemed have acted under the instructions of the Customer and/or the Guests to whom the services were rendered. 3.8 The Customer waives the right to set-off based on comparative negligence. Article 4. Liability of Customer and Guests 4.1 The Customer and the Guests shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage, loss or injury to the Supplier caused by the Customer, Guest or their Luggage. This shall apply to damage to the Ship, to injury and damage to any persons or property located on board, as well as to injury and damage caused by the Customer, Guests or their Luggage to persons or property not located on board the Ship, in the event such damages are sought from the Supplier. 4.2 The Customer shall not be entitled to rely on the Guests? own liability. 4.3 This article shall apply without prejudice to other or additional rights, including rights vis-à-vis third parties, of the Supplier. Article 5. Obligations of Supplier 5.1 The Ship and its crew conform to the legal requirements. 5.2 Pursuant to the Agreement, the Supplier is obligated to use his best efforts to carry out the Voyage. 5.3 The sailing route shall be determined by the Supplier in consultation with the Customer. 5.4 The Supplier and/or the Captain shall at all times be entitled to decide that, as a result of weather conditions, high or low water, blocked sailing routes and similar conditions, including those relating to the Ship, the Ship cannot sail, or that it is necessary, in the broadest sense, to modify or cancel the Voyage, or to change the place of departure or arrival. 5.5 The Supplier shall, in such case, make every effort to cooperate in finding an alternative or a solution, provided that any additional costs in connection therewith shall be reimbursed by the Customer. It shall be within the discretion of the Supplier to determine whether an alternative or solution is capable of being implemented and whether the Supplier can reasonably do so. 5.6 The provisions of this article shall also apply in event that the Supplier or Captain is forced to take one of the decisions referred to herein as a result of the actions or failure to act of one or more Guests, in the case of a delay, howsoever caused, and in the event the Supplier cannot reach the place of departure or arrival agreed to with the Customer. 5.7 In the event that the Ship unexpectedly turns out to be unavailable, the Supplier shall use his best efforts to provide a comparable Ship. If this should prove impossible, the Supplier shall be entitled to rescind the Agreement. If the unavailability of the Ship is not attributable to the fault or negligence of the Supplier, the Supplier shall not be liable to pay damages or make restitution to the Customer and/or Guest. In all other cases, the liability of the Supplier shall be limited to sums already paid by the Customer pursuant to the Agreement. Article 6. Obligations of Customer and Guests 6.1 The Ship shall be made available upon the commencement of the Voyage, clean and with its complete inventory. Unless otherwise agreed, the Customer shall, no later than the day of debarkation, leave the ship behind in the same condition as he found it upon embarkation, i.e., clean, and with its complete inventory. 6.2 The Customer and the Guests must strictly comply with all requirements and instructions, whether prescribed by law or given by or at the behest of the Supplier or the Captain, in particular but not exclusively those relating to order and safety. In the event that such requirements or instructions are not followed, the Supplier shall be entitled to suspend performance or to rescind the Agreement. 6.3 The Customer and Guests shall not bring anything on board other than the Luggage. 6.4 The Luggage belonging to the Customer and Guests shall not constitute a nuisance. The Customer and Guests shall in no case be permitted to carry with them dangerous substances (in the broadest sense of the word), or to bring on board drugs or contraband. In addition, no pets or animals may be brought on board without prior permission. 6.5 On the day of arrival, the Customer shall provide the Supplier with a list of the names of the Guests. Article 7. Suppliers Right to Suspend Performance 7.1 In the event of non-performance, inadequate performance or late performance by or on behalf of the Customer, the Supplier shall in all circumstances be entitled to immediately suspend performance of his obligations under the Agreement, while reserving all remaining rights vis-à-vis the Customer, including any exclusion of Suppliers liability for damages. 7.2 The right to suspend performance shall include the Suppliers right to deny the Customer or any of the Guests access to the Ship. 7.3 In the event of non-performance, inadequate performance or late performance of these obligations by or on behalf of the Customer, followed by recourse by the Supplier to this right to suspend performance, the Supplier shall nevertheless be entitled to receive payment in the amount agreed upon, and shall not operate to the detriment of other or additional rights that the Supplier is entitled to enforce against the Customer pursuant to these Conditions and/or basic contract law. Article 8. Further Rights of Supplier Access to the Ship, as well as to the Voyage and the lodging and catering services, may be denied by the Supplier where necessary due to capacity, safety, public order, potential damage or nuisance, as well as in cases of past overdue invoices, all without prejudice to the other provisions of these conditions and reserving all remaining rights against the Customer, including any exclusion of Suppliers liability for damages. Article 9. Payment Terms 9.2 Unless otherwise agreed, the Price is inclusive of costs related to ports, bridges, locks and pilotage, as well as local charges such as tourist tax and fuel charges. 9.3 The Customer shall pay the Supplier the sum due in the currency expressed in the Agreement within the time period provided therefor in the Agreement, without any discount, deduction or set off. The Customer shall at no time be entitled to suspend his obligation to make payment. Payment shall be deemed to have made on the credit date indicated on Suppliers bank or giro statement. 9.4 The Supplier shall be entitled, at any time up to twenty days prior to the initial date of the Voyage, to increase the Price as a result of extreme changes in the cost of carrying out the Voyage. The Customer shall, in such a case, be entitled to cancel the Agreement, provided he does so within ten days of receipt of notice to this effect. 9.5 Failure by the Customer to fulfill his obligation to make payment to the Supplier within the time period agreed upon therefor, shall automatically constitute default without any notice of default being required. From the time that the Customer is in default until the time of payment in full, interest for late payment shall be due in the amount of 2% of the amount due per month or partial month, without prejudice to the Suppliers legal right to full damages. 9.6 All costs connected with the collection of the amount due from the Customer, including court costs, shall be borne by the Customer. Article 10. Complaints 10.1 Complaints concerning invoices shall be made within fourteen days of the invoice date. 10.2 The Customer and/or Guest shall communicate any complaints concerning the performance of the Agreement to the Supplier and/or the appropriate personnel present immediately (during the trip), in order to give the Supplier the opportunity to take measures aimed at correcting any situation that is the subject of a legitimate complaint. Article 11. Cancellation 11.1 In the event of cancellation by the Customer, the following percentages shall be due: Price for Ship after reservation 15% 6-5 months prior to sailing 20% 5-4 months 30% 4-3 months 40% 3-2 months 50% 2-1 months 75% 1 month - 1 day 90% on sailing date 100% 11.2 Cancellation must be made by fax, with receipt to be confirmed by Supplier, or by registered mail. The date of cancellation shall be the date of receipt by the Supplier. Article 12. Rescission 12.1 In the event the Customer is declared bankrupt, makes assets available to creditors, submits a request for a moratorium on payments, has an attachment levied on all or part of his assets that is not lifted or placed in custodianship within ten days after the date of attachment; or b.decides to proceed or proceeds with the cessation or transfer of all or a significant part of his business activities, including the contribution of his business activities to an existing or to-be-established company, or changes the objects of his business enterprise; or c.fails in full or in part to fulfill any legal or contractual obligation vis-à-vis the Supplier, after having received written notice of default; or d.fails to pay any invoiced amount or portion thereof within the time period provided therefor, the Customer shall by operation of law be deemed to be in default, and any remaining payments shall immediately fall due. 12.2 Under the circumstances set forth in the previous section, the Supplier shall be entitled, without giving rise to any liability in damages and without prejudice to his other rights, such as rights relating to overdue fines, interest, and the right to demand damages, and without giving notice of default or seeking judicial intervention: a.to rescind the Agreement in whole or in part, by sending written notice to that effect to the Customer; and/or b.to demand immediate payment of any sums due to the Supplier from the Customer; and/or c.before performing the Agreement any further, to obtain from the Customer security for the (timely) performance of his payment obligations. 12.3 In the event that the Supplier elects to rescind the Agreement, the Customer shall pay liquidated damages consisting of the Price, or the amount of actual damage, if this exceeds the Price. Article 13. Force Majeure In the event that the Supplier is prevented by force majeure of a permanent or temporary nature from performing of continuing to perform his obligations under the Agreement, the Supplier shall be entitled, without giving rise to any liability in damages, by giving notice to that effect and without judicial intervention being required, to rescind the Agreement in whole or in part, without prejudice to the Suppliers right to demand payment from the Customer for performance rendered prior to the commencement of the force majeure, or to suspend in whole or in part the performance or continued performance of the Agreement. The Supplier shall notify the Customer forthwith of any situation involving force majeure. In the event of suspension of performance, the Supplier shall retain the right to subsequently rescind the Agreement in whole or in part. Article 14. Applicable Law 14.1 Both the Agreement and these general conditions shall be governed by Dutch law. 14.2 Any dispute shall be submitted to the competent court in the district in which the Supplier has his place of business. In the event that the Customer is a Consumer, he shall be entitled, within one month, to designate a different court. Article 15. 15.1 The Supplier has the right to cancel a tour when there are less than 8 passengers booked two months before the start of the tour.
GENERAL CONDITIONS BBZ/TCN Article 1.Definitions In these General Conditions, as well as in the related Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: a.Supplier: The owner of the Ship b.Customer: Any person, whether natural or juridical, who enters into an Agreement with an Supplier. c.Agreement: Any agreement that is entered into between an Supplier and a Customer, including any amendments and additions thereto, whereby the Supplier agrees to conduct a Voyage on board his Ship, and to which these General Conditions apply. d.Guest: Any person, whether natural or juridical, who is authorized by the Customer to make use of the services of the Supplier. e.Voyage: The entire trip, including a stay on board the Ship, taking place during the period set forth in the Agreement. f.Luggage: Any luggage, consisting of easily transported or wheeled items, in the possession of a Guest. g.Ship: The Ship referred to in the Agreement. h.Price: The Price of the Voyage, as set forth in the Agreement. Article 2. Scope of Application 2.1 These Conditions shall form part of every Agreement. These Conditions shall also apply to the precontractual relationship between the Supplier and the Customer, as of such time as the Supplier has provided them to the Customer and the Customer has not objected to their application within 7 days thereof. 2.2 General conditions that conflict with the provisions hereof shall apply only if expressly accepted by the Supplier in writing and only with respect to the Agreement(s) concerned. 2.3 Amendments or additions to any provision of the Agreement or these Conditions shall be effective only if made in writing. 2.4 The Agreement and these Conditions constitute the entire agreement setting forth the rights and obligations of the Supplier and the Customer. 2.5 In the event of a conflict between the Dutch-language version of these Conditions and any version in another language, the Dutch-language version shall prevail. 2.6 In the event that any provision of these Conditions should be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to have effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a provision that approximates, to the extent possible, the intent of the invalid provision. 2.7 The contracting parties are the Supplier and the Customer. These conditions shall also apply between the Supplier and Guests, who are not parties to the Agreement between the Supplier and the Customer, and the Customer shall be responsible forensuring this. The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier for any and all liability of the Supplier vis-à-vis a Guest that would have been excluded if the Guest had been bound by these Conditions. 2.8 These Conditions shall also inure to the benefit of any legal or natural person upon whom, in the widest possible sense, the Supplier relies or has relied in the execution or performance of the Agreement or in the conduct of his business activities. 2.9 In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Agreement and the provisions of these Conditions, the provisions of the Agreement shall prevail. Article 3. Liability of the Supplier 3.1 The liability of the Supplier to pay damages for death or personal injury pursuant to part 3 of title 10 of Book 8 of the Civil Code, shall be limited to the sum of EU 137.000,- per Guest. In the event that such damages take the form of an annuity, the capital shall not exceed EU 137.000,- per Guest. 3.2 The liability of the Supplier to pay damages for loss of or damage to Luggage shall be limited to EU 1000,-. Damage shall be limited to the current value of the Luggage. The Supplier shall have no liability for any non-pecuniary loss, indirect or consequential damages arising from the loss of or damage to Luggage. 3.3 The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss attributable to delay (irrespective of the cause thereof and whether arising before, during or after transportation), or to any deviation from the agreed upon time for starting and ending. 3.4 The Supplier shall have no liability for damages resulting from a thing, brought on board by a Guest, that the Supplier would not have permitted on board, had he been aware of its nature or character, if the Guest knew or should have known that the Supplier would not have permitted such a thing on board. The Guest shall be liable to the Supplier for any expenses and damages that may arise as a result of his having brought or having had such thing on board. 3.5 Without prejudice to article 6:107 Civil Code, in the event of personal injury suffered by a Guest, only that Guest shall have a cause of action for damages. Without prejudice to article 6:108 Civil Code, only the surviving spouse, children and parents who depended on the Guest for their support shall have a cause of action for damages. The value of the claims provided for in this section shall be based on the relative position and affluence of the claimant. 3.6 In the event that the Supplier proves that damage, loss or injury is attributable to the fault or negligence of the Guest, the Suppliers liability shall accordingly be set off, either completely or in part. 3.7 In the event that persons assisting the Supplier in performing his obligations render, at the request of the Customer or Guests, services that the Supplier is not obligated to perform, such persons shall be deemed have acted under the instructions of the Customer and/or the Guests to whom the services were rendered. 3.8 The Customer waives the right to set-off based on comparative negligence. Article 4. Liability of Customer and Guests 4.1 The Customer and the Guests shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage, loss or injury to the Supplier caused by the Customer, Guest or their Luggage. This shall apply to damage to the Ship, to injury and damage to any persons or property located on board, as well as to injury and damage caused by the Customer, Guests or their Luggage to persons or property not located on board the Ship, in the event such damages are sought from the Supplier. 4.2 The Customer shall not be entitled to rely on the Guests? own liability. 4.3 This article shall apply without prejudice to other or additional rights, including rights vis-à-vis third parties, of the Supplier. Article 5. Obligations of Supplier 5.1 The Ship and its crew conform to the legal requirements. 5.2 Pursuant to the Agreement, the Supplier is obligated to use his best efforts to carry out the Voyage. 5.3 The sailing route shall be determined by the Supplier in consultation with the Customer. 5.4 The Supplier and/or the Captain shall at all times be entitled to decide that, as a result of weather conditions, high or low water, blocked sailing routes and similar conditions, including those relating to the Ship, the Ship cannot sail, or that it is necessary, in the broadest sense, to modify or cancel the Voyage, or to change the place of departure or arrival. 5.5 The Supplier shall, in such case, make every effort to cooperate in finding an alternative or a solution, provided that any additional costs in connection therewith shall be reimbursed by the Customer. It shall be within the discretion of the Supplier to determine whether an alternative or solution is capable of being implemented and whether the Supplier can reasonably do so. 5.6 The provisions of this article shall also apply in event that the Supplier or Captain is forced to take one of the decisions referred to herein as a result of the actions or failure to act of one or more Guests, in the case of a delay, howsoever caused, and in the event the Supplier cannot reach the place of departure or arrival agreed to with the Customer. 5.7 In the event that the Ship unexpectedly turns out to be unavailable, the Supplier shall use his best efforts to provide a comparable Ship. If this should prove impossible, the Supplier shall be entitled to rescind the Agreement. If the unavailability of the Ship is not attributable to the fault or negligence of the Supplier, the Supplier shall not be liable to pay damages or make restitution to the Customer and/or Guest. In all other cases, the liability of the Supplier shall be limited to sums already paid by the Customer pursuant to the Agreement. Article 6. Obligations of Customer and Guests 6.1 The Ship shall be made available upon the commencement of the Voyage, clean and with its complete inventory. Unless otherwise agreed, the Customer shall, no later than the day of debarkation, leave the ship behind in the same condition as he found it upon embarkation, i.e., clean, and with its complete inventory. 6.2 The Customer and the Guests must strictly comply with all requirements and instructions, whether prescribed by law or given by or at the behest of the Supplier or the Captain, in particular but not exclusively those relating to order and safety. In the event that such requirements or instructions are not followed, the Supplier shall be entitled to suspend performance or to rescind the Agreement. 6.3 The Customer and Guests shall not bring anything on board other than the Luggage. 6.4 The Luggage belonging to the Customer and Guests shall not constitute a nuisance. The Customer and Guests shall in no case be permitted to carry with them dangerous substances (in the broadest sense of the word), or to bring on board drugs or contraband. In addition, no pets or animals may be brought on board without prior permission. 6.5 On the day of arrival, the Customer shall provide the Supplier with a list of the names of the Guests. Article 7. Suppliers Right to Suspend Performance 7.1 In the event of non-performance, inadequate performance or late performance by or on behalf of the Customer, the Supplier shall in all circumstances be entitled to immediately suspend performance of his obligations under the Agreement, while reserving all remaining rights vis-à-vis the Customer, including any exclusion of Suppliers liability for damages. 7.2 The right to suspend performance shall include the Suppliers right to deny the Customer or any of the Guests access to the Ship. 7.3 In the event of non-performance, inadequate performance or late performance of these obligations by or on behalf of the Customer, followed by recourse by the Supplier to this right to suspend performance, the Supplier shall nevertheless be entitled to receive payment in the amount agreed upon, and shall not operate to the detriment of other or additional rights that the Supplier is entitled to enforce against the Customer pursuant to these Conditions and/or basic contract law. Article 8. Further Rights of Supplier Access to the Ship, as well as to the Voyage and the lodging and catering services, may be denied by the Supplier where necessary due to capacity, safety, public order, potential damage or nuisance, as well as in cases of past overdue invoices, all without prejudice to the other provisions of these conditions and reserving all remaining rights against the Customer, including any exclusion of Suppliers liability for damages. Article 9. Payment Terms 9.2 Unless otherwise agreed, the Price is inclusive of costs related to ports, bridges, locks and pilotage, as well as local charges such as tourist tax and fuel charges. 9.3 The Customer shall pay the Supplier the sum due in the currency expressed in the Agreement within the time period provided therefor in the Agreement, without any discount, deduction or set off. The Customer shall at no time be entitled to suspend his obligation to make payment. Payment shall be deemed to have made on the credit date indicated on Suppliers bank or giro statement. 9.4 The Supplier shall be entitled, at any time up to twenty days prior to the initial date of the Voyage, to increase the Price as a result of extreme changes in the cost of carrying out the Voyage. The Customer shall, in such a case, be entitled to cancel the Agreement, provided he does so within ten days of receipt of notice to this effect. 9.5 Failure by the Customer to fulfill his obligation to make payment to the Supplier within the time period agreed upon therefor, shall automatically constitute default without any notice of default being required. From the time that the Customer is in default until the time of payment in full, interest for late payment shall be due in the amount of 2% of the amount due per month or partial month, without prejudice to the Suppliers legal right to full damages. 9.6 All costs connected with the collection of the amount due from the Customer, including court costs, shall be borne by the Customer. Article 10. Complaints 10.1 Complaints concerning invoices shall be made within fourteen days of the invoice date. 10.2 The Customer and/or Guest shall communicate any complaints concerning the performance of the Agreement to the Supplier and/or the appropriate personnel present immediately (during the trip), in order to give the Supplier the opportunity to take measures aimed at correcting any situation that is the subject of a legitimate complaint. Article 11. Cancellation 11.1 In the event of cancellation by the Customer, the following percentages shall be due: Price for Ship after reservation 15% 6-5 months prior to sailing 20% 5-4 months 30% 4-3 months 40% 3-2 months 50% 2-1 months 75% 1 month - 1 day 90% on sailing date 100% 11.2 Cancellation must be made by fax, with receipt to be confirmed by Supplier, or by registered mail. The date of cancellation shall be the date of receipt by the Supplier. Article 12. Rescission 12.1 In the event the Customer is declared bankrupt, makes assets available to creditors, submits a request for a moratorium on payments, has an attachment levied on all or part of his assets that is not lifted or placed in custodianship within ten days after the date of attachment; or b.decides to proceed or proceeds with the cessation or transfer of all or a significant part of his business activities, including the contribution of his business activities to an existing or to-be-established company, or changes the objects of his business enterprise; or c.fails in full or in part to fulfill any legal or contractual obligation vis-à-vis the Supplier, after having received written notice of default; or d.fails to pay any invoiced amount or portion thereof within the time period provided therefor, the Customer shall by operation of law be deemed to be in default, and any remaining payments shall immediately fall due. 12.2 Under the circumstances set forth in the previous section, the Supplier shall be entitled, without giving rise to any liability in damages and without prejudice to his other rights, such as rights relating to overdue fines, interest, and the right to demand damages, and without giving notice of default or seeking judicial intervention: a.to rescind the Agreement in whole or in part, by sending written notice to that effect to the Customer; and/or b.to demand immediate payment of any sums due to the Supplier from the Customer; and/or c.before performing the Agreement any further, to obtain from the Customer security for the (timely) performance of his payment obligations. 12.3 In the event that the Supplier elects to rescind the Agreement, the Customer shall pay liquidated damages consisting of the Price, or the amount of actual damage, if this exceeds the Price. Article 13. Force Majeure In the event that the Supplier is prevented by force majeure of a permanent or temporary nature from performing of continuing to perform his obligations under the Agreement, the Supplier shall be entitled, without giving rise to any liability in damages, by giving notice to that effect and without judicial intervention being required, to rescind the Agreement in whole or in part, without prejudice to the Suppliers right to demand payment from the Customer for performance rendered prior to the commencement of the force majeure, or to suspend in whole or in part the performance or continued performance of the Agreement. The Supplier shall notify the Customer forthwith of any situation involving force majeure. In the event of suspension of performance, the Supplier shall retain the right to subsequently rescind the Agreement in whole or in part. Article 14. Applicable Law 14.1 Both the Agreement and these general conditions shall be governed by Dutch law. 14.2 Any dispute shall be submitted to the competent court in the district in which the Supplier has his place of business. In the event that the Customer is a Consumer, he shall be entitled, within one month, to designate a different court. Article 15. 15.1 The Supplier has the right to cancel a tour when there are less than 8 passengers booked two months before the start of the tour.
