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The Pénichette is the ideal vehicle to discover Holland with its countless canals
, rivers and lakes
: Vecht, Zaan, Weesper Trekvaart-Gaasp, Amsteldrecht Kanaal, Kromme Mijdrecht-Grecht or Hollandse Ijssel-Merwe-De Kanaal. Berthing in the centre of Amsterdam
is a unique experience.
One sees the true nature of the country on its countless waterways since everything which is built, whether towns, villages, mills or bridges , is also mirrored in the water at its feet. Here you will find the landscapes of its famous painters , from the emphatic tones of Vermeer to the gentler touch of other masters of the Golden Age. You'll see the warmth and joie de vivre of the Dutch in the cafes, on the welcoming terraces along the water's edge, and in the shops which nestle amongst the cellars of the old houses of Utrecht or of Amsterdam. After crossing the great "broad" of Loosdrecht , dotted with untouched islands, you will follow the course of the river Vecht and pass through the two great art centres of Amsterdam and Utrecht.
Further north, near Edam, you cross the Zaan country, full of windmills and rich in wildlife. To the south your cruise unfolds through the timeless Dutch countryside: lifting bridges, dykes, and that magic light of dawn which will surely tempt you into rising early.
Festivals and Events to look out for during your cruise
15-23 August
Amsterdam Canal Festival, Some 70 concerts featuring international performers.
www.grachtenfestival.nl
19 March-21 May
Opening period of the display gardens of Keukenhof near Haarlem, with some 6 million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs
www.keukenhof.nl
8 May
National Windmill Day. The day when mill owners open their doors to the public.
Mooring in the heart of the Dutch cities
At Amsterdam the marina is very central, but still quiet. It is just across the ship canal from the central station, and is served by a ferry which runs every 10 minutes night and day. Taking a penichette through the city's canals is simple enough with a little care, and it is the best way of all to see the place. You will need to buy a permit to enter the city.
At Utrecht you can readily moor at the quaysides or opposite the cathedral. A plan of the city's canals and the many bridges will be given to you at the entrance lock, where you will have to pay a modest toll.
At Gouda the marina is in the middle of the old town.
1 Week
Loosdrecht - Loosdrecht
Vecht, Zaan, Weesper Trekvaart-gaasp, Amsteldrecht Kan, Kromme Mijdrecht-Grecht, Hollandse Ijssel-Merwe De Kanaal
Loosdrecht, Amsterdam, Uithoorn, Woerden, Gouda*, Oudewater, Utrecht Loosdrecht
168 km - Locks: 14 - lifting bridges: 48 - navigation: 5 : 30' / Day
Loosdrecht - Loosdrecht
Vecht, Weesper Trekvaart-gaasp, Zaan, Noord Holland.
Loosdrecht, Amsterdam, Edam, Alkmaar, Zaanstad, Amsterdam Loosdrecht
164 km - Locks: 9 - lifting bridges: 28 - navigation: 4 : 30' / Day
Loosdrecht - Loosdrecht
Vecht, Weesper Trekvaart-gaasp, Amsteldrecht Kan, Kromme Mijdrecht-Grecht, Hollandse Ijssel-Merwe De Kanaal
Loosdrecht, Amsterdam, Lisse, Kager Plassen, Alphen, Gouda*, Oudewater, Utrecht Loosdrecht
169 km - Locks: 11 - lifting bridges: 52 - navigation: 5 : 30' / Day
10 days
Loosdrecht - Loosdrecht
Vecht, Weesper Trekvaart-gaasp, Amsteldrecht Kan, Kromme Mijdrecht-Grecht, Hollandse Ijssel-Merwe De Kanaal
Loosdrecht, Vinkeveense Plassen, Ouderkerk, Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Kager Plassen, Katwijk, Alphen, Gouda*, Oudewater, Utrecht Loosdrecht
225 km - Locks: 13 - lifting bridges: 76 - navigation: 5 : 0' / Day
Loosdrecht - Loosdrecht
Vecht, Weesper Trekvaart-gaasp, Amsteldrecht Kan, Kromme Mijdrecht-Grecht, Hollandse Ijssel-Merwe De Kanaal
Loosdrecht, Amsterdam, Edam, Uitgeest, Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Kager Plassen, Katwijk, Alphen, Gouda*, Oudewater, Utrecht Loosdrecht
250 km - Locks: 15 - lifting bridges: 67 - navigation: 5 : 15' / Day
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY LOCABOAT
Penichette 1020FB
Penichette 1180FB
Penichette 1500FB
Penichette 1120R
Penichette 1165FB
Penichette 1260-1260R
Penichette 1500R
Penichette 1106FB
Penichette 1107-1107W
Penichette 935-935W
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Discounts with Locaboat
Take advantage of an exceptional 20 % discount* for every cruise of a minimum of one week completed from April 5th until May 12th , 2012.
This offer applies to every destination and boat (except the New Con Fly model in Italy).In order to promote the boats Europa 400 and Europa 600, the company is offering the same price as their Penichette .
The Europa 400 will be at the same price as the P1020FB
The Europa 600 will be at the same price as the P1180FB
* This offer cannot be added with our other offers - Non retroactive - Subject to availability.Permanent discounts
Couple or family discounts (two adults alone or with up to four children) on the following boats:
P935 / P935W : 2 adults 1 child
P1107 / P1107W : 2 adults 1, 2 or 3 children
P1106FB : 2 adults 1, 2 ou 3 children
P1120R : 2 adults 1, 2, 3 ou 4 children
P1020FB : 2 adults 1, 2 ou 3 children
Europa 400: 2 adults 1 ou 2 childrenFamily discount
Discounts on P1260R , P1500R , P1160FB , P1165FB , P1180FB , P1400FB , P1500FB , E600 or E700 in France, Germany, Ireland, Poland or Italy for one week minimum:
- 5% discount if one child between the ages of 2 and 18 is on board
- 7% discount if two children between the ages of 2 and 18 is on board
- 10% discount if three children between the ages of 2 and 18 is on board
- 12% discount if four children between the ages of 2 and 18 is on boardLong cruise discount:
-3% discount off cruises between 10 and 13 days
-5% discount off cruises between 14 and 20 days
-7% discount off cruises between 21 and 27 days
-10% discount off cruises between 28 and 99 days
Early season discount and late season discount
If you book a week cruise before 30/03 or after 13/10/2012, you will get a discount of 10% (not applicable on the boat Europas in Germany and Poland)The discounts can be cumulated up to 20%.