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ITALY THE LAGOON ISLANDS OF VENICE AND THE BRENTA CANAL

Venetian colors and magic... "See Venice... Navigate on the Basin San Marco: A sensational view of the most prestigious quarter of the city."

Cruising on the famous Lagoon of Venice and the Brenta Canal, revel in the romance and culture of Italy's most celebrated province. From the escapades of Casanova to the refined palatial villas of the Doges and traditional fishing ports of Murano and Burano, there is plenty of history to be discovered. The timeless city of Venice is built on 118 tiny islands. Uniquely road free, gondolas and boats provide the only transport. Stroll through the maze of narrow streets and enjoy window shopping as you pass exclusive boutiques and antique markets. Order a strong espresso or rich cappuccino from a sidewalk cafe and enjoy watching la dolce vita pass by! Cruise under the bright Italian sun, on the open spaces of the the Venetian lagoon, a truly liquid plain shimmering like silver, from where translucent campaniles can be made out on the horizon... Follow the rustic channel poles, and encounter fisherman's villages located on small every so charming islands. Here. the facades of the quay houses create surprising bright colored frescoes. On another day cruise along the beautiful Brenta Canal and step into the history of Venetia. Along its green banks lie pasturelands, vineyards and magnificent villas built the Doges of Venice.

Flavors of the region: The distinctive taste of fresh olives complements an ice cold glass of sweet Italian wine before dinner. Tickle you palate with delicious parmesan generously scattered over ripe vine tomato pasta or cut into wedges on warm, crusty bread. On Burano island, indulge in a busolai - a sweet doughnut shaped biscuit that makes the perfect accompaniment to strong coffee or rich hot chocolate.

Cruising Hints: We recommend this cruise to people with some boating experience.

Our cruise boats are located in the city shown in red on the map: Click on Casier on the map to discover the one week cruising possibilities. Or, click on Porto Levante to discover the two week cruising possibilities.

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Our cruise suggestions from Casier to Venice

One week cruise - Return trip

XItinerary: Casier - Venice - Jesolo - Quarto D'Altino - Treviso

Round Trip: Venice, the lagoon and its islands.

Venetian Cruise: Meander down the Sile river from Casier, stopping at the islands of Murano and Burano to visit the glass and laceworks, Cycle to the golden beach of Lido where Visconti's classic film "Death in Venice" was set. Cruise over to Venice and marvel at the Byzantine architecture of the five domed Basilic in St. Mark's Square. Further north, Jesolo, one of Italy's largest seaside resorts, offers 15km of fine beaches. On your return up the Sile river, visit Quarto D'/Altino and Treviso before returning to the base

80 km with 2 locks and 16 hours of round trip cruising time.

Our cruise suggestions from Casier to Porto Levante

Two week cruise - Round trip

XItinerary: Casier, Jesolo - Grado - Venice - Stra - Chioggia - Porto Levante (or vice versa)

Cruise from Casier to Grado, via the Venice Lagoon and Jesolo, along this classical navigation route. It offers varied scenery including lush green landscape and sandy beaches. Cruise back to Venice to explore this magnificent city then continue along the Brenta river to Stra to view the impressive villas of the Doges. Stock up at the famous fish market in Chioggia. The relax for a few days in the Po Delta national park which surrounds our second base at Porto Levante.

300km with 8 locks and 50 hours of cruising time.

OUR FLEET IN ITALY:

Crown Class Series includes: WV102 - WV104 - WV106 - WV120

Crown Class Series - An exclusive series with accommodations for 2 to 10 people. The Crown Class is a new generation of high quality boats with elegant lines, exceptional comfort and superb interior layout; two steering positions, ease of handling and spacious sun decks.

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Rental Periods and Extra Charges:

Week: Departure between 4 and 6 p.m. return between 8 and 9 a.m.

Extra Days: Price is calculated by dividing the weekly price by 7.

Weekend and Short Break:

Why not take a short break and enjoy cruising over a weekend? You can choose to cruise for a few days before 18 June or after 14 September.

3 nights/2day = 55% of the weekly hire price

4 nights/3 days = 65% of the weekly hire price

5 nights/4 days= 75% of the weekly hire price

One Way Cruises: Supplemental charge of $200. Vehicle transfer, if required, 95 Euros (approx $125).
Extended Cruises: Cruises of 9, 10 or 11 days are available in all regions on all boats . These cruises will be invoice pro rata to the number of days.
2 Weeks or More: 5% discount for a 14 to 20 days cruise, and a 10% discount for 21 days or more for all types of boats.
Group Discount: By taking a holiday with a family or friends, and booking two or more boats at the same time and leaving the same base on the same dates on the same itinerary, you will qualify for a special discount of 7%.
Combining Discounts: All discounts are available for holidays in all areas (unless a precise area is mentioned) and only applicable on one week week cruise or longer. It is possible to use more than one discount up to a maximum discount of 15%.
Departure days: Departure days are Monday, Friday and Saturday.
One week = 7 nights. Where your holiday overlaps two seasonal periods, the price is calculated according to the number of days falling in each period.

15% Discount from:13 October thru 31 October

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2007 BOAT RENTAL PRICES BY SEASON IN U.S. DOLLARS

Boat Style Number	Boat Name	Adults + Children	Up to 4/27	4/28 to 6/29	6/30 to 8/24	8/25 to 9/07	9/08 to 9/21	9/22 to 10/05	10/06 & After
Crown Class			A	B	C	D	E	F	G
WV102	Clipper	4	2170	2940	3325	3095	2940	2500	2115
WV104	Crusader	6	2680	3495	3800	3450	3265	2935	2435
WV106	Classique	8	2760	3835	4065	3725	3440	3140	2590
WV120	Classique S	8	2865	3905	4295	3835	3580	3265	2710

ALL PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS (prices quoted in Euros will be paid at the base)

Extras:

Bike hire: Standard bike = $40/week - Mountain bike = $55/week payable at the base
Pet: 50 Euros (approx $65) payable at the base
One-way supplement: One week $200. This does not include transfers of vehicles or passengers
Cancellation insurance $79.95/person
Cruising guide $26 to $39

Prices Include:

Boat Hire and its equipment
Fully equipped galley
Boat Equipment, crockery and linen (depending upon the number of people aboard: Duvets, sheets, duvet covers, bath towels, tea towels, table cloth)
Cruising Instructions on the day of departure
Cruising Documents - Captains handbook and tourist map. The Captain's manual includes all the relevant information for your boat and its equipment, the locks and local cruising rules.
Technical help available 7 days a week

Prices Do Not Include:

Fuel and oil
Waterway guide
Travel to and from the departure base
Bike hire
Garage or car park
Personal holiday insurance (Optional: Cost is according to the policy chosen)
Cancellation insurance
Damage Waiver - between $50 and $100 (between $50 and $70 in Scotland)
Navigation maps
Final cleaning
Security deposit (between $700 and $1200
Consumables - Charged at the end of your cruise; between $15 and $40 (between $70 and $170 in Scotland) subject to fuel price variations, per day, depending on the size of the boat and the time spent cruising (shown by on-board engine hour meter).
Consumables deposit - 150 Euros (approx $195.00) to be paid on arrival. It is refundable when you return the boat and once you have paid for the consumables used during your cruise.

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