1. Do I need any previous boating experience?
2. Do I require a driving permit?
3. Will I be able to moor easily?
4. Are the waterways and locks easy to navigate?
5. How do I know where to go?
6. How far can I go?
7. What sort of boat should I choose?
8. Start and finish times
9. What happens if we run into any difficulties?
10. Will I need special insurance?
11. Car Parking
12. Is it expensive?
13. How do I book?
1. Do I need any previous boating experience?
No. Many of our holidaymakers are first timers. All of our boats are easy to handle and no previous experience is required before taking the helm.
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2. Do I require a driving permit?
A driving licence is not required for your Boating Holiday in France, Holland, Ireland, Italy or Scotland. After your instruction lesson you will be given a temporary permit for the duration of your holiday. In Germany, a permit is required only for boats over 13 metres in length and only in certain areas. Contact us for more information.
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3. Will I be able to moor easily?
Stop when and where you like – at a marina or in the open countryside. There are plenty of free moorings all along the waterways. In some of the more popular tourist centres there may be a small fee payable for mooring.
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4. Are the waterways and locks easy to navigate?
The quiet waterways chosen by Crown Blue Line are largely non tidal, with only the gentlest of currents, making them extremely easy to navigate. The current and levels of most are calmed by locks, many of which are operated by lock keepers or will operate automatically as you approach. Others you will operate yourself. You will enjoy the locks as they provide a fun place to meet with other travellers.
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5. How do I know where to go?
Once you’ve chosen and booked your destination, we will send you one of our specially prepared maps showing places to see and things to do. We will also be happy to help you choose – simply give us a call.
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6. How far can I go?
Normal cruising speed averages about 8-10kph and it takes up to 20 minutes to go through a lock. Plan to cruise no more than 4 to 5 hours each day and you’ll cover 30 to 40kms. Remember to allow time for each lock you need to pass through!
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7. What sort of boat should I choose?
Crown Blue Line offers a range of different models and styles of cruiser to suit all requirements. Each boat comes fully equipped to give you and your party all the home comforts you need.
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8. Start and finish times
Hire duration is normally one or two weeks. Ten and eleven day periods and short breaks are also available. Normal take over time is between 4pm and 5pm and return time is by 9am on the final day.
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9. What happens if we run into any difficulties?
Crown Blue Line is at your service seven days a week. At each of our bases we have bilingual staff, so whatever the problem, simply phone your base and we will be happy to help you.
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10. Will I need special insurance?
Your boat is fully insured and you are only responsible for any damage up to the amount of your security deposit. Alternatively you can opt for the damage waiver scheme. See the booking form for further details.
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11. Car Parking
All our bases have free outside parking and enclosed parking with a modest charge. Some bases offer undercover parking at a charge.
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12. Is it expensive?
A Crown Blue Line boating holiday represents excellent value for money. The prices are quoted for the boat – simply divide the total cost by the number of people on board and judge for yourself what good value it is!
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13. How do I book?
Book online 24 hours a day!
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