Anjodi Canal Barge in France

ANJODI FACT SHEETS
Cruising in the South of France

THE BARGE HERSELF
FORMER PURPOSE: Ex Freight Barge carrying grain between Amsterdam and Paris
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1927
DIMENSIONS: Length 100 ' (30.48m) and width 16 ' 6" (5.05m)
YEAR CONVERTED INTO A HOTEL BARGE: 1983
GENERATORS: 2 x 220 volts generators (which are housed in soundproofed cocoons).
MAIN ENGINE: Main engine 185 HP PERKINS TURBO
MAXIMUM SPEED: Max. speed 10 knots
WATER AND FUEL CAPACITY: 9 tons of water and 3 tons of fuel

PERSONNEL
CREW: 4. Captain, Tour Guide/Deckhand, Chef, Housekeeper.
Our crew are generally British and speak both English and French, while some speak other languages as well.

ACCOMMODATION
CAPACITY FOR ACCOMMODATION: Up to 8 passengers
NUMBER AND TYPES OF CABINS: 4 staterooms, all with choice of 2 single beds or a double bed (not recommended).

SIZES OF THE CABINS
They are all very similar sizes and are all equally comfortable.
Lavande 7ft x 13ft (2.1m x 3.96m) including bathroom 91 sq ft (27.7m) approx.
Basilic 7ft x 12.5ft (2.1m x 3.81m) including bathroom 87.5sq ft (26.7m) approx.
Thym 7ft x 14ft (2.1m x 4.2m) including bathroom 98 sq ft (29.8m) approx.
Romarin 7ft x 14ft (2.1m x 4.2m) including bathroom 98 sq ft (29.8m) approx.
Note: The measurements above are approximate

When Romarin, Lavande and Thym are in TWIN bed configuration, they are in an L shape.
When Basilic is in TWIN bed configuration, the beds are side by side with a gap between them.
When Romarin, Lavande and Thym cabins are in DOUBLE bed configuration, you enter the bed from one side (we do not recommend this).
When Basilic is in DOUBLE bed configuration you enter the bed from the end.

Bedding Note: There is a choice of twin beds or a double on Anjodi but TWIN BEDS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you select a double bed you must be aware that the person sleeping nearest the wall will have to climb across their partner to exit the bed (apart from the Basilic where you enter the bed from the end). Twin beds will be allocated if no preference is given. Bedding configurations cannot be changed once clients are onboard.

SIZE OF THE BEDS:
As singles they are all “2ft6 x 6ft (0.79m x 1.8m)
As a double bed they are 5ft wide x 6ft long (1.5m x 1.8m), except Basilic which is 6ft7’ (2.04m)wide x 6ft (1.8m) long

BATHROOMS:
All cabin bathrooms are fully tiled and have a shower cubicle, W.C. and wash basin. Each is supplied with: towels, washing gel, hand soap, shampoo, slippers and dressing gowns.

CLOSET SPACE: Yes
HAIRDRYERS: Yes
ELECTRICITY: 220 volt electricity (French two pin plugs)
SAFES: Yes there is 1 safe on board which is available for all clients. There is also a safe which can be fixed into a cupboard or a wardrobe in the passengers cabin. This is on request, please notify the reservations department before your cruise so that we can inform the Captain of your request.

CLIMATE CONTROL & ELECTRICITY
AIR CONDITIONING: Yes, to American Standards
CENTRAL HEATING: Yes, to UK Standards
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: All our barges are wired for 220 and 240 volts but not 110 volts. We suggest you bring an adapter for your particular appliance, which corresponds to the standard French. If you wish to use an electrical appliance on board, please ask one of the crew when you arrive on board to ensure that it is suitable to the barge’s electrical system. European Waterways cannot be held responsible for unforeseen voltage fluctuations which sometimes occur when swapping from one voltage system to another.

PUBLIC ROOMS
SALOON/DINING ROOM DIMENSIONS & DESCRIPTION
Room Size: 13' x 21' (3.9m x 6.4m)
Two Sofas with Coffee Table.
Fully stocked Bar with a drinks cabinet and fridge.
Dining Table seating up to 9 people
Plenty of varnished hardwood and brass.
SUNDECK: 12' x 22' (3.6m x 6.7m), Sunken heated spa pool, 8 reclining chairs and 3 parasols

GASTRONOMY
There is no assigned seating for meals in the dining room. Anjodi accommodates all guests at a single sitting. French cuisine is featured.

BREAKFAST: Breakfast is usually continental with fresh breads, pasties, jams, ham, cheese, fruit salad, fruit, cereals, yoghurts, fruit juices, regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea.
LUNCH: Luncheons are either 2 course meals or buffets of colourful salads, pates and cold meats that may be accompanied by hot soup or entrée, delectable desserts and a different selection of regional cheeses and wines daily (desert and cheese are alternated each day).
DINNER: Always a gastronomic adventure by our talented chef. A taste of regional cuisine by candlelight. Harmonizing food with good wines from the best vineyards. Followed by a selection of regional cheeses. coffee and liqueurs served in the saloon. Non-alcoholic beverages and regular or decaffeinated tea and coffee, whole or low fat milk, are offered with all meals.
CAPTAIN’S DINNER: Captain’s dinner on the last night. Dress slightly formal.

SPECIAL FOOD REQUIREMENTS: Special food requirements (such as vegetarian or allergies) are catered for if requested in advance. Please give as much advance notice as possible – preferably 10 weeks prior to the cruise departure at least.

DRINKS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE: There is an open bar on board with alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available 24 hours a day.

DRINKS WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE: Champagne and Special vintage wines are not included although you may purchase bottles of Champagne and Premier and Grand Cru wines on board at cost if you let us know in advance how many of each you would require.

TAP WATER
Tap water in and on board Anjodi is potable and bottled water is available on board.

LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
6 person spa pool heated to 40 degrees
Hi Fi system with CD’s and an iPod Docking station. Guests are welcome to bring their favourite CD’s or iPhone from home
Boules
8 Touring Bikes. Children’s bikes and child bike seats can be arranged if required. Please let us know at least 10 weeks prior to departure.
1 Tandem bicycle
Board games etc, a small library of books, Binoculars for watching the bird life

CYCLING & WALKING
Passengers are welcome to walk or cycle using the on board bicycles as often as they like. Most people choose to disembark the barge at a lock and then visit local villages and then return to the canal and meet the barge a little further along. The barge travels very slowly and therefore “catch up” will not be a problem.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
We are afraid that the region Anjodi cruises in is not suitable for hot air ballooning.

EXCURSIONS BY MINIBUS
9-seater (including driver) long wheelbase VW Caravelle minibus - air-conditioned

EXCURSIONS FOR CHARTER GROUPS
If you are chartering, the itinerary can be adapted to suit your group’s particular needs. If the excursion is within a reasonable distance of the barge we will do everything we can to arrange it. Please advise our office in advance and the Captain can be informed.

FOR THOSE NOT WISHING TO ATTEND EXCURSIONS
You are welcome to stay behind on the barge if you would like. You can use the bikes, go for a walk or just sit on the shaded sundeck or Jacuzzi

THEMED CRUISES
Golf, Wine Appreciation, Family cruise week.
Although most themed cruises are aimed at charter bookings, we do also allocate certain weeks for individuals to book and join other likeminded passengers on activity weeks, subject to availability. All pre-arranged theme cruises have a supplement and prices can also be found on our web site or you can ask our reservations team for more information at sales@gobarging.com

PASSENGERS WITH MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS
Anjodi has a boarding ramp with two rope handrails from the bank and then 3 steps to the deck. There are then 8 steps from the deck to the saloon and 3 steps to the cabins. There are adequate handrails inside to assist. The Anjodi is not suitably equipped to receive wheelchair users, for safety reasons all guests must be able to manage the 15 steps (including three to the gangplank) and the 30cm lip between cabin and bathroom and bathroom to shower area. Wheelchairs can only be to help get round visits, visits do include cobbled streets and rough ground.
The crew will assist in every way they can. If you would like us to hire a wheelchair so that it is available on your arrival, please notify our Reservations Department at the time of booking at sales@gobarging.com. The small hire charge should be paid directly to the barge captain on arrival and is approximately 100Euros. If you have any mobility problems we highly recommend you booking 2 single beds as access is easier.

MEDICAL ATTENTION AND MEDICINES
The crew are unable to administer medicines to you during the cruise but can accompany you to a chemist for you to purchase necessary medicines. Due to our cruises being in rural locations we highly recommend that you bring the necessary medication with you. Although we cruise mainly in rural areas Doctors are usually not far away for an urgent consultation. We can also call the emergency services.

CLOTHES & LUGGAGE
Practical comfort and relaxed is the norm aboard the ‘Anjodi’ and for most shore excursions. Dress codes for dinner are relaxed and informal; however, for the Captain's Dinner you may prefer to dress up a little. Passengers can generally choose their own standard of dress on board.
The weather in the south is generally warm. June, July, and August is usually the warmest often being in the mid 30’s.
Suggested items to pack: Light clothing including shorts and T Shirts. A sweater or lightweight jacket for evenings and air-conditioned interiors. During spring and autumn you may need medium weight clothing. A lightweight raincoat for showery times would be advisable. Comfortable walking shoes with textured non slip soles. Anjodi has a spa pool so you may wish to bring your bathing suit.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Laundry facilities are limited. It is advisable to bring sufficient clean clothing for your cruise. We generally cruise through rural areas and launderettes are few and far between.

LUGGAGE
Please try and fit everything for your cruise into one reasonably sized suitcase per person. Soft bags are preferable. There is only space in the barge minibus for a total of up to 8 suitcases and 8 small pieces of hand luggage.

SMOKING
Our barges have a strict non-smoking policy. We ask smokers not to smoke inside the barge as this may give offence to your shipmates. We categorically do not permit smoking in the cabins for safety reasons. If you would like to smoke we request that you smoke outside on deck away from fellow passengers.

WE WOULD LIKE A TRAVEL COMPANY TO TAKE CARE OF ALL OUR FLIGHTS, TRAINS, HOTELS, TRANSFERS ETC.
As owners & operators of the hotel barges we cannot package your tour, but we can recommend a number of partner travel companies with a deep understanding of our cruise business and who can help you with your individual requirements for booking flights, trains, ferries, hotels, car hire and even chauffeured limousines. We can also advise regarding your choice of travel, accommodation and timings. Please ask our experienced reservations staff for further details of our travel partners or refer to our Pre & Post Cruise Sheet.

FACILITIES
Passenger telephones and internet access are not available aboard Anjodi

CURRENCY
The local currency in France is the Euro. We regret we cannot accept credit cards or debit cards on board or provide a foreign exchange service. Unfortunately there is only 1 bureau de change on the Anjodi route (Banque Courtois, place de Comedie in Montpellier).

TIPPING
Any gratuities you wish to give are entirely at your discretion. For guidance only, our passengers normally tip between 5 and 10% of the cruise price if they are fully satisfied with the level of service.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE CAPTAIN AND CREW AT ALL TIMES.
• REMEMBER THAT DECKS CAN BE SLIPPERY. PLEASE WEAR NON SLIP SHOES AND DO NOT RUN OR JUMP WHILST ON BOARD. DO NOT WALK ON THE SIDE DECKS.
• DO NOT EMBARK OR DISEMBARK THE BARGE UNLESS THE GANGPLANK AND HANDRAIL ARE IN PLACE OR THE CREW HAVE ADVISED THAT IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. NEVER DO SO WHEN THE BARGE IS MOVING.
• KEEP CLEAR OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS AND REMAIN SEATED IF ON DECK WHILST THE BARGE PASSES UNDER BRIDGES WITH RESTRICTED HEADROOM.
• DO NOT TRY TO TOUCH THE SIDES OF THE LOCK OR BRIDGE.
• LIFE JACKET PRESERVERS ARE LOCATED IN DESIGNATED LOCKERS IN YOUR CABIN OR IN DESIGNATED DECK LOCKERS. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO IDENTIFY THEIR LOCATION AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
• FOR FIRE SAFETY REASONS, SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE BARGE.
• IF YOU DISCOVER FIRE ON BOARD, SOUND THE FIRE ALARM AND NOTIFY A MEMBER OF CREW IMMEDIATELY. IF POSSIBLE, CLOSE DOORS BEHIND YOU TO CONFINE THE FIRE. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
• IF THE ALARM SOUNDS OR YOU HEAR REPEATED CONTINUOUS BLASTS ON THE BARGE HORN, YOU MUST IF POSSIBLE ASSEMBLE ON THE SUNDECK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU ARE IN YOUR CABIN AND THE WAY TO THE SUNDECK IS OBSTRUCTED, FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE ALTERNATIVE FIRE EXIT. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO IDENTIFY ALL FIRE EXITS.
• DO NOT OPEN LOWER DECK PORTHOLES WHILST BARGE IS MOVING.
• BE CAREFUL WHEN THE VESSEL IS BEING MOORED UP WITH THE BARGE ROPES. IN PARTICULAR DO NOT STEP INTO A LOOP IN THE ROPE OR TRY TO RELEASE THE MOORING ROPE FROM A BOLLARD.
• THE BARGE’S EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE HOT TUB AND BICYCLES MUST ONLY BE USED FOLLOWING PREPARATION BY THE CREW. USE OF THE BICYCLES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
• PLEASE ASK A MEMBER OF THE CREW IF YOU NEED FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE.

PRE & POST CRUISE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
CRUISING BETWEEN MARSEILLAN and LE SOMAIL (or reverse)
CRUISE PASSENGER MEETING POINT
MONTPELLIER TGV STATION AT 16:00 HRS (Bodega Du Lezard Café on the upper level)
Or PULLMAN HOTEL ANTIGONE MONTPELLIER AT 16:15 HRS
(Hotel pickup only available if you have stayed at this hotel the night before the cruise)

JOINING AND LEAVING THE CRUISE

BEGINNING OF CRUISE
ADDRESS OF THE PULLMAN HOTEL ANTIGONE MONTPELLIER
The Pullman Hotel Antigone
1 rue des Pertuisanes
34000 MONTPELLIER
Tel: +33 (0) 467997272
Email: H1294@accor.com
Web Site: http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/home/index.shtml
If you wish to stay at The Pullman Hotel Antigone, please contact them directly. They will require your credit card details to secure your reservation. At the time of booking, please tell them if you require car parking facilities (they may make a charge for this).

ABOUT THE HOTEL
The Pullman Montpellier Antigone is located in the heart of the city centre and close to the major shopping centres. It is 10 km from the international airport and 5 minutes on foot from the Musee Fabre. The hotel offers 89 rooms, a bar, a panoramic restaurant, a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness room

HOW TO GET TO THE HOTEL
Take exit 29, Montpellier Centre Est, and head towards the old town centre, signposted as Centre historique. Follow the signs to the Polygone P4 car park and then to the P3 car park which provides direct access to the hotel.
From Montpellier train station take the Odysseyum tramline and alight at Antigone.

THINGS TO DO IN THE LOCALITY
From the hotel you can wander into the old town districts, discover "La Promenade du Peyrou", the prestigious "Jardin des Plantes", the Antigone" district and the St. Pierre Cathedral. Also to be discovered near Montpellier is the Sète harbour and its water tournaments (30 km) the "Pavalas les Flots" beaches (15 km), the "Grande Motte" (40 km) and the beauty of "Saint Guilhem Le Désert" (35 km).

OTHER RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN MONTPELLIER
If you select to stay at any other hotel than Pullman Hotel Antigone you must make your way to the Montpellier TGV station for 16:00 hrs
Hotel le Guilhem (Best Western)
Holiday Inn (Metropole)
Suite Hotel Antigone (Accor chain)
Le Jardin des Sens

www.allwebhotels.com (enter the town/city of your choice) www.montpellierhotelreservation.com

Those chartering the barge have greater choice regarding pick-up and drop-off point. Please contact us

GETTING TO MONTPELLIER
PLEASE REFER TO OUR PRE & POST CRUISE INFORMATION SHEET WHICH DETAILS THE COMPANY WE RECOMMEND TO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL YOUR FLIGHT, HOTELS, CAR HIRE or TGV TRAINS

BY RAIL
Montpellier is served by a regular TGV (high speed train) service.
We recommend booking the following TGV’s in advance:
Sunday: 11:15hrs departure from Paris Gare de Lyon TGV6209 arriving Montpellier 14:34hrs
Saturday: departing 10:24hrs TGV6208 from Montpellier arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 13:53hrs

DRIVE & PARK (Parking in MONTPELLIER)
There are 3 secure underground car parks in Montpellier: Antigone Car Park, Polygone Car Park and Place de la Comédie Car Park. (If you go to the Montpellier Office de Tourisme website, you’ll find details/location about them on here: www.ot-herault.com/montpellier.html) These are automated payment car parks that charge about €50 for the week (by credit card etc), and they do have security guards in them. In the centre of town there is Parking du Polygone, where long term car parking may be available if you apply in advance in writing. The tariff is 17 Euros per day. They will need the car registration number and dates that you want to park.
Parking du Polygone
1 Rue des Pertuisanes
34000
Montpellier
Tel: 0033 +467 65 13 24 Fax: 0033 + 467202809
Once you have parked your car it would probably be best to make your way to Montpellier TGV station for 16:00hrs, which is only about 250m from the Place de la Comédie Car Park and the station. The Captain could then meet you on the upper level of the station inside the Bodega Du Lezard Café. This way if you arrive before 16:00hrs you can enjoy a coffee in the Café. Please let our Reservations Department know in advance if you require this pickup option.

BY HIRE CAR
Passengers with hire cars are discouraged from picking up or dropping off hire cars at Montpellier train station car-hire centre, which is difficult to find and is not manned on Sundays.

BY AIR
Ryanair operates regular flights into Montpellier from London Stansted. See their website www.ryanair.com
Air France operates regular flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. See their website www.airfrance.fr
There are many taxis waiting outside the airport which will take you into central Montpellier. The taxi journey from Montpellier Airport into town is about 6 miles. You can pre book your taxi directly with a company called Taxiblue, email address taxiblue@wanadoo.fr. Another local taxi company is Taxi Tram Phone +33 (0) 4 67 58 10 10 Fax 04 67 92 04 98 or email them at taxi.tram@wanadoo.fr)

END OF CRUISE
The crew transfer you by minibus to Montpellier train station, airport or hotel by 09:50 hrs.

PRE & POST CRUISE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
ANJODI SUMMER CRUISES 2012
(Departing 15th, 22nd, 29th July and 5th, 12th August)
CRUISING BETWEEN CASTELNAUDARY and HOMPS (or reverse)
CRUISE PASSENGER MEETING POINT
16:00 HRS NARBONNE TGV STATION
Or CHATEAU L’HOSPITALET IN NARBONNE AT 16:15 HRS
(Hotel pickup only available if you have stayed there the night before)

JOINING AND LEAVING THE CRUISE

BEGINNING OF CRUISE
ADDRESS OF CHATEAU L’HOSPITALET (3*)
Route de Narbonne Plage 1, BP20409, 11100 Narbonne Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0) 468452850 Fax: +33 (0) 468452878
E-mail: resa@gerard-bertrand.com Web Site: www.gerard-bertrand.com. If you wish to stay at CHATEAU L’HOSPITALET, please contact them directly. They will require your credit card details to secure your reservation. At the time of booking, please tell them if you require car parking facilities (they may make a charge for this).
DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL
The hotel is 14km from Narbonne centre and is about a 20-25 Euro taxi ride from Narbonne train station. It is situated 5km from Narbonne Plages.

If you prefer an alternative hotel in Narbonne we can suggest:

HOTEL LA RESIDENCE 3*
6 Rue du 1er Mai
11100 Narbonne
Tel: +33 0468321941 Fax: +33 0468655182 Email: reservation@hotelresidence.fr

Those chartering the barge have greater choice regarding pick-up and drop-off point. Please contact us.

GETTING TO NARBONNE
PLEASE REFER TO OUR PRE & POST CRUISE SHEET AS THE COMPANY WE RECOMMEND WOULD BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL YOUR FLIGHT, HOTELS, CAR HIRE, TGV TRAINS

BY RAIL
Narbonne is served by a regular TGV (high speed train) service.
We recommend booking the following TGV in advance from Paris which takes approximately 4 hrs 30mins. (There are also trains from Montpellier train station to Narbonne).
Start of Cruise: Sunday 11:15 hrs depart from PARIS Gare de Lyon arriving NARBONNE at 15:44 hrs
End of Cruise: Saturday: 11:27 hrs depart from NARBONNE arriving PARIS Gare De Lyon at 15:53 hrs

BY HIRE CAR: Passengers with hire cars are discouraged from picking up or dropping off hire cars at Narbonne train station car-hire centre. Please remember to check if they are open Sunday’s

BY AIR:
Ryanair operates regular flights into Montpellier and Carcassonne from the UK. See their website www.ryanair.com.
Air France operates regular flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. See their website www.airfrance.fr
There are taxis waiting outside the airport which will take you to Narbonne TGV station by 4pm to meet the Captain. You can pre book your taxi directly with a company called Taxiblue, email address taxiblue@wanadoo.fr. Another local taxi company is Taxi Tram Phone +33 (0) 4 67 58 10 10 Fax 04 67 92 04 98 or email them at taxi.tram@wanadoo.fr)

END OF CRUISE
The crew transfer you by minibus to Narbonne train station or hotel at about 11:00hrs. For charter groups only we can transfer within 1 hour drive of the barge mooring (or when the cruise ends in Homps we can transfer to Montpellier by about 10:00hrs.)
When the cruise ends in Castelnaudary we do not recommend a transfer to Montpellier as this is almost 100 miles away
ARRIVING INTO PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE (CDG) AIRPORT

GETTING TO AND FROM CHARLES DE GAULLE (CDG) AIRPORT INTO PARIS CITY CENTRE
TAXI journey takes 45 minutes from outside terminal. You can book a taxi in advance direct with the taxi company if you wish. Their website: http://www.taxi-paris.net/page34.html will allow you to book online. In Paris generally there are plenty of taxis.
Or RER train: The journey by train takes around 45 minutes. From CDG Airport take the Airport Shuttle bus to the RER Station, which is only 5 minutes. Take the RER Line B3 in the direction of Paris. At Chatelet les Halles you are in central Paris.
HOW TO GET BETWEEN CHATELET LES HALLES AND GARE DE LYON FOR TRAINS TO THE SOUTH OF FRANCE: If you need to get to Gare de Lyon for a train to Southern France you take the RER Line A at Chatelet les Halles going East towards Disneyland and get off at the next stop which is Gare de Lyon. You can check RER, Metro and Buses at web site http://www.paris.org/Metro/

PARIS - LUGGAGE STORAGE
If you want to spend some time in Paris, there are left luggage lockers (‘Consigne Automatique’ in French, but signs are also in English) at the Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon and Gare d’Austerlitz train stations. Expect to have your bags X-rayed before entering the locker area. Small, medium and large lockers cost 4.50, 7.00 and 9.50 Euros for 24 hours. A medium locker will take one backpack or small suitcase, a large locker will take two backpacks or larger suitcases. There are no facilities for leaving bikes, surfboards or skis. http://www.seat61.com/Paris-metro.htm

HOTELS IN PARIS
NEAR GARE DE LYON: There are two Ibis Hotels very close by. The Hotel Ibis website is: www.Ibis.com
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
French Yellow Pages: Information on other hotels in France can be found at www.pagesjaunes.fr.
Montpellier Tourist Office website: www.ot-herault.com/montpellier.html

FOR PASSENGERS DEPARTING THE VESSEL EARLIER THAN THE ARRANGED TIME
The captain will be pleased to arrange a taxi to pick up passengers needing to depart the vessel earlier than 10am. The taxi fare will be at the expense of the passenger
When the cruise ends in Marseillan or Le Somail a taxi to Montpellier airport is about 60Euros and takes about 45mins.
When the cruise ends in Castelnaudary a taxi to Montpellier airport would take about 2hrs or from Homps would take about 1 hour. For charter groups an early transfer can be arranged by the crew at no extra charge as long as all passengers on the charter are transferred together at the same time to the same location.

TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANY RECOMMENDATION
Travel insurance is strongly recommended in the event of a cancelation due to illness or other unpredictable events.
We recommend the following companies:

If you live in the USA or Canada:
CSA Travel Protection
PO Box 939057, San Diego, CA 92123-9057, USA
Telephone (888) 470 9120 or (800) 711-1197
Email: leeh@csatravelprotection.comor csa@csatravelprotection.com
Please quote “European Waterways” when booking.

EMERGENCIES BEFORE THE CRUISE
Your Cruise Voucher bears the emergency telephone number of the Captain and Operations Manager for any emergencies on day 1 of the cruise. Your cruise voucher is sent about 6 weeks prior to cruise departure