Actief - Windsor Castle to Oxford on the Royal River Thames, England

Having celebrated it’s 30th anniversary in 2004, European Waterways continues to provide the best in luxury hotel barging. An English company founded and sustained on the principals of good business and management, European Waterways adds a new boat to it's fleet this year La Dolce Vita in Italy. If you are looking for a relaxing European holiday with fine food, good wines, interesting excursions and a touch of pampering, all that remains, is for you to choose which of our voyages appeals most to you.

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The country style of the Actief beautifully reflects the English countryside through which she cruises. Each cabin has it’s own character created by the careful choice of pastel shades and hand finished wall stencilling. Offering fully heated luxury accommodation in three suites, two twins and one single cabin each with ensuite bathrooms. You may choose to relax on deck, in the jacuzzi or in the light, airy saloon or follow the excellent visits.

- Prices -
Accomodation Regular Mid Value
Charter 11 passengers whole boat    35650    31450    
Charter 10 passengers whole boat    33550    29980    
Charter 9 passengers whole boat    31450    28510    
Charter 8 passengers whole boat    29350    27040    
Charter 7 passengers whole boat    27250    25570    
Charter 6 passengers whole boat    25150    24100    
Stateroom per person    3250    2930    
Suite per person    3770    3450    
Stateroom single supplement    1610    1460    
Suite single supplement    1880    1730    


-Departure Dates-
Value  
Mid  2008-04-06->2008-04-27; 2008-07-27 -> 2008-08-24; 2008-10-05 -> 2008-10-19
Regular  2008-05-04-> 2008-07-20; 2008-08-31 - > 2008-09-28;2008-10-261

Prices in US dollars
Sterling prices available on request


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ITINERARY
London to Shillingford
Sunday
Guests are met at 2.00 pm in London and transferred to Actief at her private mooring. Traditional English cream tea awaits you. Evening Champagne reception followed by dinner aboard.

Shillingford to Pangbourne
Monday
Morning cruise though glacier-formed hills. Afternoon tour of Oxford: see the Christchurch College founded by Henry VIII in1525, and the fascinating quadrangles of Oreil and All Souls colleges.

Pangbourne to Henley on Thames
Tuesday
Today we make a private visit to excuisite Englefield House with its magnificent gardens. Afternoon cruise through “Wind in the Willow” countryside to Henley.

Henley on Thames to Hurley
Wednesday
For any sportsmen or women, the visit to Henley’ rowing museum will be of great interest. Discover the secrets, mythology, history and traditions of the Thames. Afternoon visit to Brakespear’s real ale brewery dating from 1779. Pre- sunset cruise along Regatta mile to medieval Hurley.

Hurley to Cliveden
Thursday
A gentle stroll through Hurley starts the day: see Englands oldest Inn and Peter Freebody’s traditional boat yard where boats are lovingly restored. Afternoon cruise through deep countryside leading to Clivedon Reach. Our private mooring is close to the former home of the Astors, lady Astor being the first female member of parliament.

Cliveden to Windsor
Friday
Morning cruise to the foot of Windsor Castle, for a unique view of the Queen’s out- of -London home. Afternoon visit to Eton College dating from 1440, school to over 20 of Britain’s Prime Ministers. Time to browse the fabulous antique shops before the Captain’s Gala Dinner aboard.

Windsor to London
Saturday
Disembark at 10.00 am to return to London hotel or airport.

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