[Preise] [Precios] Each charter week runs from Saturday afternoon to the following Friday. You would be picked up (for example at Toulouse airport or hotel) mid-afternoon on the Saturday, and then depart from the Saint Louis after breakfast on Friday. We can always provide special prices for multiple weeks or for part weeks – please enquire.
Prices for one week’s (Sat-Fri) luxury charter of Saint Louis
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Charter* |
Price (Euros) |
Price (USD)** |
| 6-person Charter | 16,900€ (2,817€ /person) | $23,994 |
| 4-person Charter | 14,900€ (3,725€ /person) | $21,156 |
| *We occasionally accept bookings from individuals or couples who want to book just a single cabin, (as distinct from a full 4-person or 6-person charter). Please contact us if this interests you. |
**U.S residents only See Note below. |
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| U.S Dollars Note Our US Dollar prices are calculated at an exchange rate of 1.42 Dollars to the Euro. If the USD-Euro rate weakens, for example by over 7.5%, we reserve the right to re-calculate our USD rates. Our reference is the exchange rate quoted by www.x-rates.com. If preferred, we can always take full payment at the time of booking. Euro payments are simpler! |
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*** Fully included in the Charter Price:
- Transfers to and from the Saint Louis using our air-conditioned Mercedes people-carrier. We often pick-up from Toulouse, either from the airport or from one of the hotels. Alternatively, it may be more convenient to meet in Montauban or Agen, or in Bordeaux. See Getting to Saint Louis. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to arrange an alternative meeting point.
- Accommodation on board for six nights
- All meals taken on board – and any meals taken with us ashore
- All coffees, teas, cold drinks, drinks from the bar and drinks with meals
- All excursions and visits
- All cruising costs
- Use of all on-board equipment
- Full-time professional crew of four, devoted to making your stay with us as comfortable as enjoyable as possible.
[For complete clarity, we also list at the foot of this page those things excluded from the charter cost]
Reservations, Bookings and Payments
If you wish to book a cruise, please check with us, by email or by telephone, to confirm availability of your preferred week(s). Once a verbal or emailed reservation is made, we hold that week for you for 10 days, giving you time to transfer the booking deposit into our bank. This booking deposit is 15% of the cruise cost, with the 85% balance payable no less than 75 days before the start of the cruise. Providing a completed Booking Form together with the deposit is very helpful. See here for our Terms and Conditions.
Notes
What to Bring
Bear in mind that July and August can be quite hot, and that it can rain at any time of the year (guest umbrellas carried on board!) The atmosphere on board is generally quite informal, and guests prefer to dress in a “casual and comfortable” style. Walking shoes are suggested for some excursions, for walking the towpath, and for cycling. We have good first aid provisions on board – no need to bring a first aid kit. Do not forget sunglasses, sun lotion, a wide-brimmed hat and a camera.
First Names
Normally, guests’ first names are used on board the Saint Louis. If you would prefer that the Captain and crew address you more formally, please let us know before you arrive.
Smoking
In the interests of comfort and safety, smoking is not allowed below decks, or in the vehicle.
Gratuities
Many guests like to show their appreciation of the crew by leaving a tip – this is entirely discretionary.
The Charter Price does not include:
- Airfares to France
- Travel within France to our agreed meeting place
- Cancellation and travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Health / accident insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any drinks, snacks or sweets you might choose to buy while ashore
- Sundry purchases and personal items
- Activities outside the charter itself – for example, Green fees, club hire, etc.
