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2007: New routes for Connoisseur cruisers
16 November 2006
More choice of route, destination, dates and duration from market leading waterways firmResponding to customer feedback in a very successful 2006, inland waterways holiday firm Connoisseur has added even more routes for cruising in 2007, as well as…
Cruising the fairways for the Ryder Cup
1 August 2006
VENTURE TO THE RYDER CUP IN STYLEConnoisseur, Ireland’s leading inland waterway holiday specialist, offers a novel form of luxury accommodation for visitors to the Ryder Cup (22nd – 24th September 2006). An important event in the…
Christmas gifts for him!
25 October 2006
Three days on a boat!Brand new, this fun gift puts him at the helm of his own ‘Caprice’, a luxury self-drive cruiser sleeping up to 6, in a choice of 3 different locations. No experience is needed and…
Self-drive options set to soar
15 August 2006
September luxury self-drive cruising holidays from less than £200 per personFor those hoping to book an end of summer holiday but with concerns about the current airport security issues, leading inland waterways holiday specialists Connoisseur has a wealth…
Amsterdam marathon races round riverside cruisers
25 July 2006
Over 22,000 participants are expected to compete in the ING Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday 15th October, and with the route taking in a long stretch of the River Amstel, a cruiser from Crown Blue Line’s self-drive, luxury live-onboard fleet offers…
Follow in Rick Stein's wake
25 July 2006
Enjoy a self-drive cruise on the stunning Canal du MidiLeading inland waterways holiday specialist Connoisseur is offering three-night taster cruises on the famous Canal du Midi in the sunny south of France, as currently being showcased in…
Summer short breaks in Venice from only £99 per person
18 July 2006
Leading inland waterways holiday specialist Connoisseur is offering savings of 25% off short breaks to Venice taken in July. This means prices start from only £99 per person based on six people sharing a spacious luxury self-drive cruiser.From…
Mid summer short breaks from soaring sales firm Connoisseur
6 July 2006
For a Short Break with a difference this summer, top boating firm Connoisseur is now extending into August the offer of three or four night weekend or midweek Short Breaks, on any of its fleet of luxury cruisers (sleeping from…
Beat the World Cup crowds
9 June 2006
Lovers of classical music can beat Berlin’s football crowds and attend the city’s famous Classical Open Air Concerts in July by chartering a luxury self-drive cruiser from waterways specialist Connoisseur - and making the most of the city’s excellent river…
Give them a break
3 May 2006
Connoisseur donates boating holiday to homeless charity residents Residents of Brighton and Hove’s St Patrick’s Trust for the homeless have recently enjoyed a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads, courtesy of Connoisseur, Europe’s best loved river and…
Boating holidays take off with Bill Oddie's Spring Watch!
13 June 2006
Increasing numbers of birdwatchers are taking inland waterways boating holidays – a trend which looks set to soar thanks to Bill Oddie’s latest TV venture.Market leader Connoisseur, which has bases in or near nature reserves throughout Europe, says…
Cruise the Broads this summer: It's the UK's biggest free fishing area
10 June 2006
From June 16th onwards when the closed season ends, anglers, families and friends can start thinking about packing their rods and heading for the Norfolk Broads for a week on a luxury self-drive cruiser from Connoisseur, the leading specialist in…
France for first time cruisers
5 June 2006
Easy to cruise regions - Easy to drive luxury cruisers - No experience – no problemAimed at encouraging first timers to discover the pleasures of canal and river cruising, tailor-made ‘Discovery’ holidays in France are now being offered…
No shortage of short breaks in Europe
6 May 2006
With visitor numbers to Europe increasing year on year, Connoisseur, the leading boating holidays specialist, has made short break holidays available across all European destinations.The news comes in response to the ever increasing popularity of short break Connoisseur…
Discount cruising in the Scotish highlands
2 April 2006
Save £150 on a week’s cruising in the spectacular Scottish Highlands, from the wild beauty of Loch Lochy at the foot of Ben Nevis, north to Loch Oich and on into the vastness of Loch Ness. With…
Cruiser offer celebrates low cost flights to South of France
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Worth up to £325 off, inland waterway cruising specialist Connoisseur is offering readers a 20% discount on luxury boating holidays on the beautiful Canal du Midi in the South of France, for all departures between 28th April and 5th May.Celebrating Quatorze Juillet: beat the crowds by cruising to Carcassonne's fabulous fireworks by boat
Every July, the historic walled town in Carcassonne called La Cité celebrates with jousting, travelling troubadours, street acrobatics and spectacular events – and, for Bastille Day itself, a fantastic firework display said to be the best in France. Canal cruising with Fido in France
As the world’s greatest dog show Crufts begins today [9th March], Connoisseur, Europe’s best-loved inland waterways holiday provider, has the perfect option to ensure our four legged friends remain pampered all year round.The new style European Pet Passport…Fun is where the fish are!
Connoisseur backs Environment Agency campaign with boating breaksTop fishing destinations the Norfolk Broads, Scotland and Ireland look set for a boost as the Environment Agency begins a campaign to get more people angling.The UK’s leading inland…Boating specialist bucks trend and re-packages holidays!
At a time when the majority of the travel industry is de-packaging holidays, Connoisseur, Europe’s leading inland waterways specialist, is adding flights and transfers to its original core offering of boat hire to form the brand new ‘Discovery’ package. Kids will love an Easter adventure
Connoisseur has the answer to school holiday boredom with UK boating breakThe UK’s favourite boating holiday provider, Connoisseur, provides the perfect solution to keep the family occupied this Easter by taking a self-drive cruiser on the popular Norfolk…Connoisseur launches
Aimed at encouraging first timers to discover the pleasures of river cruising, tailormade ‘Discovery’ holidays in France are now being offered for the first time by leading inland waterways specialist Connoisseur, as an extension to its holiday portfolio.Low…Best romantic break!
Italy: Play Venus in Venice!Within 15 minutes of leaving Treviso airport you can be aboard your own private motor launch for a romantic weekend cruising around Venice.Up till 20th June and after 16th September, Connoisseur offers…Book before end of Feb - savings on Belgium cruises!
Saving up to £200 a week, Connoisseur‘s cruisers in Belgium in May are being offered with a 10% discount on all holidays booked by 28th February for all departures between April 28th and May 18th.Take the Chunnel to Calais…Ireland's inland waterways leader offers last minute discounts
Irish waterways specialist Emerald Star is offering last minute deals on bookings made by the end of February for holidays departing anytime between Friday April 28th and Thursday May 18th.With bases at Carrick-on-Shannon, Belturbet or Portumna, Emerald Star…Cruise to the World Cup Final
River and canal holiday specialist, Connoisseur, has come up with an inventive method of not only getting to the tournament but also avoiding fully booked hotels. A luxury self-drive cruiser offers complete flexibility and independence, no boating experience…School summer holiday discounts
Europe’s favourite river and canal holiday specialist Connoisseur is offering families up to 10% off bookings in the summer holidays for cruises in Burgundy, Belgium or Ireland.Between the 2nd July and the 31st August Connoisseur is offering 5%…New places to explore by boat in 2006
New Route For Wine-Lovers: along the Loire valley, Sancerre vineyards to the left, Pouilly Fumé to the right - cruising down the wide and picturesque Canal Latéral à la Loire - from Connoisseur’s new base at Chatillon-sur-Loire to a new…New one-way trip on the Loire for wine lovers
Winding south along the Loire valley between vineyards producing delicious Sancerre on one side and exquisite Pouilly Fumé on the other, the beautiful route between Connoisseur’s new base at Chatillon-sur-Loire, near Briare, and its new relay station at Decize, is…Introducing an activity for all ages
River and canal holiday specialist, Connoisseur, has the answer when it comes to finding an activity holiday suitable for the whole family. In fact, some may say that navigating your very own luxury floating accommodation around some of the finest…100 great holidays
Sun, sand, sea and flamingos... This trip takes you where milk white horses gallop past massive black bulls, and pink-legged flamingos stalk through sun-drenched salt marshes.One week self-drive cruise with Connoisseur: Beaucaire to Étang de Thau return -…New boating brochures with bells on
Bikes Add To Freedom of Cabin Cruiser Holidays For 2006 Inland waterways holiday firm Connoisseur has been buying hundreds of brand new bikes to go onboard its self-drive motor cruisers across Europe and the UK in 2006, adding…Short break Odysseys in Rick Stein's Wake
From September 16th, top boating firm Connoisseur is offering Short Breaks of three nights or more on all its canal cruisers, with absolutely no restrictions on departure days or length of break, and including on Rick Stein’s gourmet route through…Don’t say ‘Au Revoir’ to your four legged friend!
Chalky couldn’t go to France, your dog can… Poor old Chalky has been left at home during Rick Stein’s Waterways trip through France. But if you can’t bear to say goodbye to your four-legged friend you can still…Not so narrowboating!!
A canal and riverboat holiday doesn’t mean living in close quarters and basic accommodation. Connoisseur, the leading inland waterways holiday specialist, offers holidays onboard spacious, luxury, self-drive cruisers in England, Scotland and Ireland.The fleet of boats sleep parties…Berlin opens to boaters
Just to confirm that our client, leading boating holiday firm Connoisseur, says a licence is no longer required to take one its luxury self-drive cruisers into the heart of Berlin, a city boasting 20 square miles of water and more…Price cuts for cruisers in July in South of France
Price cuts of 20% for the Camargue in July by Connoisseur mean charters now start at £128 per person per week (£1284 per boat) for a ‘Fly Bridge sleeping ten (8 + 2) in four cabins plus double settee conversion…Travellers get tip-off on local tipple!
Connoisseur boosts French holiday experience with wine guideHoliday experts Connoisseur, which operates the largest inland waterways cruising fleet in Europe has added a valuable extra for their customers this year with a specially-commissioned expert guide to the wine…Waterside seats for Carrick-on-Shannon Regatta
Charter your own boat for affordable accommodation right on the waterRather like Henley regatta but with more interest in the rowing, Carrick-on-Shannon’s annual Regatta is hotly contested by clubs and university crews from all over Ireland, in a…High season family discounts for the South of Fance!!
Hope this might be of interest for a feature or news item. Right through July/ August: cruise the Camargue or Canal du Midi in your own luxury cruiser from £253 pppw! Market leading boating holiday specialist…World War Battlefields
A topical travel item> With memories stirred by VE Day commemorations, book a visit to the Battlefields of Flanders on a comfortable, self drive motor cruiser. Prices in May start from £615 a week for a ‘Connoisseur 900’ sleeping two…Venice, splash out in style!
Cruising the waterways with Connoisseur, the leading inland waterways holiday specialist, lets you see the history, art and romance of Venice from a completely new perspective. What’s more, your very own cruiser is the ideal base for a…NEW - Short Breaks now available throughout June!
We are delighted to announce that you are now able to take a fantastic short break with Le Boat throughout June.Combine this with our fantastic current offers and you'll save at least 10%.Click here to…Celebrate National Pet Month – Dogs Travel Free
To celebrate National Pet Month [5th April – 5th May] leading boating holiday provider the Le Boat group is offering free places for dogs on all new holidays booked during the…UK cruising breaks now from just £68 per person with Le Boat
Le Boat’s latest offer of 15% discount on all Norfolk Broads boating holidays combines valuable savings with the widest choice of short beaks and holidays exploring Britain’s largest nationally protected wetland.Available across the comfortable and well-appointed Norfolk fleet…Le Boat appears in The Telegraph - £50 Holidays under £500
Le Boat have been featured in a recent article by The Telegraph showing how economic our holidays can be!The Canal du Midi, in southern France, is the most popular French…Travelling to our bases has never been easier or cheaper!
Like the look of one of our cruises? Then let us help you organise your travel arrangements!The new Le Boat travel page will have you cruising the Camargue or…Win a Boating Holiday
Congratulations to Mrs L King of Bournemouth who is our lucky winner of the competition we ran at the Boating, Caravan & Outdoors show!We'd like to thank everyone who came to see…Holidays with your dog
CANAL CRUISING WITH FIDO ACROSS EUROPEAs the world’s greatest dog show Crufts ended on the 9th March, Le Boat, Europe’s best-loved inland waterways holiday provider, has the perfect option to…Come to the NEC this weekend and see us at the Outdoors Show
Book a boating holiday at the show and save 10% on ALL HOLIDAYS!Come and meet the team to discuss ideas and start turning your dreams into reality. We are on stand OU211/OU412!For tickets…Still Availability on the Royal Mystique this year!!
Whilst the Royal Mystique has proved extremely popular there is still a chance to grab one this year!!See the below list for current availability.If you want to book the Royal Mystique for 2009 then today is…Le Boat appears in
Le Boat has recently been featured in The Times article "25 Summer holidays for under £500". Canal cruises are a gorgeous way to see France – there’s no hurry, the scenery changes constantly and the children love it.…Come and see the unveilling of the new addition to the Le Boat Fleet - The Royal Mystique
We are all very excited to be launching our brand new boat - The Royal Mystique, this week during the Boat, Caravan & Outdoor show at the NEC and would be delighted if you could come along to join us…Greener Cruising with Le Boat
As the biggest operator of boating holidays on Europe’s inland waterways we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously in order to preserve this beautiful environment for future generations to…Exclusive Bella Italia Offer for all Le Boat customers!!
Get your entry forms in!Dine with Bella Italia during February and not only will you receive a complimentary bottle of Trevini wine when you present a Le Boat voucher. Click here to…LE BOAT’S LUXURY ‘SALSA’ PROVES BIG HIT
AT THE FRANCE SHOW 2008Leading inland waterways specialist Le Boat reported a huge surge in interest for boating holidays following their showcasing of the luxury eight berth ‘Salsa’ at The France Show 2008. After being craned into Olympia and standing…Book online today and Save up to 15% on selected destinations
Book a boating holiday with Le Boat departing this June and not only will you:Beat the school holiday rushBenefit from longer summer daysEnjoy a pleasant climate before the summer heat kicks in.But you'll also SAVE UP TO 15% on Destinations…Come and see us at the France Show 18-20 Jan 2008
The France Show 2008 will be the UK’s largest celebration of French property, culture, food and travel and we are proud to be there with one of our finest boats, the Salsa.This is a great opportunity to come…
