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
REGULAR
VALUE
Charter 11 guests wholeboat
$35,650
$31,450
Charter 10 guests wholeboat
$33,550
$29,980
Charter 9 guests wholeboat
$31,450
$28,510
Charter 8 guests wholeboat
$29,350
$27,450
Charter 7 guests wholeboat
$27,250
$25,570
Charter 6 guests wholeboat
$25,150
$24,100
Suite per person
$3,770
$3,450
Suite single supplement
$1,880
$1,730
Twin Stateroom per person
$3,250
$2,930 
Twin Stateroom single supplement
$1,610
$1,460
Single Cabin per person
$3,450
$3,140

DEPARTURE DATES
RATE
ROUTE
April   6, 13, 20, 27
Value
Thames
May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 12, 22, 29;
 
July 6,13, 20  
Regular
Thames
July 27;  August 3, 10, 17, 24
Value
Thames
August 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28
Regular
Thames
October 5, 12, 19
Value
Thames
October 26
Regular
Thames
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.

-        All other cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to guarantee departures.

-        Family Cruise week itinerary, suitable for individuals to book,  will be in July 2007.  Please contact us for itinerary. No supplement applies

-        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)

-        Family Cruises are available for charter groups.  Please contact us for itinerary.  No supplement applies.

                    

 

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