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ACTIEF
RIVER THAMES ITINERARY
Sunday, Day 1
LONDON TO SHILLINGFORD
At 2.00 pm you are met in London at the Goring Hotel and transferred to
Actief's private mooring at Shillingford Bridge. Traditional English cream tea
on arrival and a chance to settle into your attractive and comfortable cabins.
The evening commences with a Champagne Reception followed by Dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 2
SHILLINGFORD TO PANGBOURNE
Morning cruise through glacier-formed hills to the 17th century Swann Inn. Tour
Oxford "City of Dreaming Spires" and view Christchurch College,
founded by Henry VIII in 1525. Also walk around the quadrangles of Oriel and
All Soul Colleges. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3
PANGBOURNE TO HENLEY ON THAMES
Today begins with a private visit to stunning Englefield House and gardens.
When available, Sir William or Lady Benyon personally guide you through their
exquisite home and take morning coffee with us. We cruise through wonderful
"Wind in the Willows" countryside to Henley. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4
HENLEY ON THAMES TO HURLEY
This morning we tour Henley's spectacular and inter-active River & Rowing
Museum and discover the secrets, mythology, history and traditions of the
Thames. After lunch we indulge in a private visit to Brakespear's, a
prize-winning real ale brewery established in 1779. Our evening cruise down
"Regatta Mile" takes us through Hambledon Lock to medieval Hurley.
Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5
HURLEY TO CLIVEDEN
A gentle walking tour around Hurley starts the day. Home to England's oldest
Inn and Peter Freebody's traditional boat yard where steam launches and all
manner of wooden craft are lovingly restored. Your cruise continues through
deep countryside as we enter the tree-clad slopes of Cliveden Reach and our
private mooring. Cliveden has a wonderful, intriguing history, stunning garden
and dramatic views and was the former home of the Astors - Lady Astor was the
first woman elected as a member of parliament.
Friday, Day 6
CLIVEDEN TO WINDSOR
A delightful morning cruise takes us to our final mooring below magnificent
Windsor Castle. After lunch we visit Eton College, founded in 1440 and school
to Princes William and Harry and some 20 of Britain's Prime Ministers. There is
time to browse the many antique shops in the High Street, before the Captain's
Gala Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7
WINDSOR TO LONDON
After breakfast, depart at about 10.00 am and return to Hotel or
airport.
ACTIEF
Year 2008 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMODATION
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REGULAR
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VALUE
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Charter 11 guests wholeboat
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$35,650
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$31,450
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Charter 10 guests wholeboat
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$33,550
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$29,980
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Charter 9 guests wholeboat
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$31,450
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$28,510
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Charter 8 guests wholeboat
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$29,350
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$27,450
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Charter 7 guests wholeboat
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$27,250
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$25,570
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Charter 6 guests wholeboat
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$25,150
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$24,100
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Suite per person
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$3,770
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$3,450
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Suite single supplement
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$1,880
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$1,730
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Twin Stateroom per person
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$3,250
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$2,930
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Twin Stateroom single supplement
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$1,610
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$1,460
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Single Cabin per person
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$3,450
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$3,140
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DEPARTURE DATES
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RATE
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ROUTE
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April 6, 13, 20, 27
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Value
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Thames
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May
4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 12, 22, 29;
July 6,13, 20
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Regular
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Thames
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July
27;
August 3, 10, 17, 24
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Value
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Thames
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August
31; September 7, 14, 21, 28
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Regular
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Thames
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October
5, 12, 19
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Value
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Thames
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October
26
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Regular
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Thames
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Meeting Points
England -London - Goring Hotel - Sunday 2 pm.
Notes: Suites: Nelson (twin), Wolsey (double/twin), Astor (double).
Individual
Bookings:
Child 12 to 17 years traveling with an adult $350 reduction
Charter
bookings:
Child reduction of $350 applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.
IMPORTANT:
- All
April cruises require a minimum of 4 passengers to guarantee departures.
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All other cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to
guarantee departures.
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Family Cruise week itinerary, suitable for
individuals to book, will be in July 2007.
Please contact us for itinerary. No supplement applies
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Golf Cruises are available for charter
groups at a supplement of $1000 per golfer. Please contact us for itinerary. Non
golfers in the groups do not pay the supplement)
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Family Cruises are
available for charter groups. Please
contact us for itinerary. No
supplement applies.
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