Captain your own cruise boat along the finest canals and rivers of Europe at a fraction of the normal price. This special offer is from Bright based cruise holiday specialists Outdoor Travel Pty Ltd with discounts of up to 20 per cent on all bookings for its self-skippered houseboats in their BEAUTIFUL BOATING HOLIDAYS brochure made before 30 June 2011.

Explore the ancient Canal du Midi in the sun-soaked south of France, the romance of the Venice Lagoon in Italy, the tranquillity of the River Shannon in Ireland, the picturesque charm of Friesland in Holland, the beauty of England’s Norfolk Broads or the nature-filled Mecklenburg Lakes in Germany.

Discounts now available for all new bookings made before 30 June 2011 include:

Further discounts are available throughout July and August for families with a 10% discount for those travelling with two children and 5% off for those with one.

Those booking last minute could enjoy a massive 40% off on selected one-way journeys taken in June 2011, while those travelling this July may get as much as 30% off.

All motor-cruisers are fully equipped with cabins, bathroom and toilets, as well as well-equipped galleys. All boats are easy to handle — tuition given or skippers for hire if required — and no experience or boat licence is necessary.

These fantastic offers are available on bookings made before Thursday, 30 June 2011* for travel from June 2011 to October 2012.  Prices (before discounts applied) start from $950 per boat per week for a 2-berth Town Star on the River Shannon in Ireland, $1095 for a 2-berth Capri on the River Thames in England, $2565 for the 3-Anchor 6-berth Crusader in Italy or $2445 for an 8-berth Millau in France.

Cruisers can also take advantage of some extras to enhance their boating experience

BBQ’S:  Why not add a BBQ on your boat? Our BBQ’s are the way to go to dine afloat Aussie style – only $80 per week gas provided

LANTERNS:  Light up your cockpit whilst enjoying the gorgeous summer nights and give you that truly traditional feeling to the ambiance of the European canal – $35 per week or order together with your BBQ and save $15

BIKES:  An amazing way to see the villages along your stunning and easy canal cruise why not make sightseeing easy too with some bikes for your family and friends to enjoy more of the stunning landscape – from $75 per week

EARLY CHECK IN / LATE CHECK OUT: Get ahead of the crowds and make the most of your time on the boat by booking an early check in or leisurely end your time on the boat with a late check out or book both!  Cost $132 each

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS – Book now for 2012 @ 2011 prices:

Outdoor Travel Pty Ltd are offering 2011 rates for all 2012 reservations made before 31st July 2011 – ask for details *.

* Conditions apply – offers are subject to availability and apply to new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.  Offers do not apply to 5-anchor boats