What You Get
Included in all options:
- Narrow boat hire, valid between 10 Apr-20 Jun 2017
See the options list at the end of ‘Getaways Report’ tab.
The Narrowboats
Based in Worcestershire, Starline Narrowboats enables newbies and versed sailors alike to explore the River Severn and the adjoining Canals of Worcestershire.
Travellers can meander through tens of miles of countryside, aboard narrow boats which are able to sleep and comfort up to 12 people. Each boat comes complete with toilet and shower facilities.
- Eastern and Western Star, cruiser-stern narrowboat, 45 feet long, three to five berths (two double beds, one single bed), one toilet, one shower
- Dawn Star, cruiser-stern narrowboat, 50 feet long, five to seven berths (three double beds, one single bed), one toilet, one shower
- Dark Star, semi-traditional style narrowboat, 55 feet long, five to seven berths (three double beds, one single bed), two toilets, one shower
- Bright Star, semi-traditional style narrowboat, 55 feet long, six to eight berths (three double beds, one single bed), two toilets, one shower
- North Star, cruiser-stern narrowboat, 60 feet long, six to twelve berths (one to four double beds, four to eight single beds), 2 toilets, 2 showers, no pets allowed
Groupon’s Guide To Worcestershire
Set in the West Midlands of England, Worcestershire county includes the towns of Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Stourport-on-Severn, Droitwich, Evesham and Malvern.
The Severn and the Avon rivers flow through the county, while the Malvern Hills which run from the south of the county into Herefordshire have been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Major sights in Worcestershire include Worcester Cathedral, Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire Beacon, Harvington Hall, Great Witley Church, Bewdley Museum and Go Ape! Wyre Forest.
Options
Option 1: Eastern & Western Star for up to 5 people
- £349 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (33% off)
- £399 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (31% off)
Option 2: Dawn Star for up to 7 people
- £405 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (30% off)
- £455 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (28% off)
Option 3: Endeavour for up to 8 people
- £455 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (25% off)
- £499 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (28% off)
Option 4: Dark Star for up to 7 people
- £455 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (28% off)
- £499 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (33% off)
Option 5: Bright Star for up to 8 people
- £540 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (26% off)
- £599 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (30% off)
Option 6: Kentish Star for up to 8 people
- £588 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (28% off)
- £655 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (27% off)
Option 7: Star Gazer for up to 10 people
- £605 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (26% off)
- £675 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (25% off)
Option 8: North Star for up to 12 people
- £615 for 4 nights, arriving Monday (39% off)
- £685 for 3 nights, arriving Friday (40% off)
Amenities
- Boat pick-up: 1.30pm (if not advised differently)
- Boat return: 9.30am (to be vacated on return date by 9:30am)
- Departs from Stourport (DY13 9EP) where the full group must board
- Well behaved dogs allowed on Western Star, Dawn Star, Kentish Star, Star Gazer and Dark Star for a £22 supplement per dog and additional refundable security deposit of £25 per dog
Fine Print
Valid from 10 Apr to 20 Jun 2017.
There is a supplement of £65 for dates between 7-23 Apr and 26 May-3 Jun 2017; payable to the merchant directly.
Coupon valid for either midweek (Mon-Fri) arrivals or weekend (Fri-Mon) arrivals, depending on option chosen.
Price for 5, 7, 8, 10 or 12 people, depending on option chosen.
Booking:
Must book within 4 weeks of purchase.
Booking required by phone: 01531 632 003. Bookings are subject to availability, confirm availability with the merchant prior to voucher purchase on 01531 632 003. Must quote security code and voucher code when booking. Must bring Groupon voucher on redemption.
No modification allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed. Cancellation cover available at 4% of hire charge or £35, whichever is higher.
Limit of 1 voucher per stay.
Limitations:
Not valid on existing bookings. The person who pilots cannot consume alcohol. Skipper plus one must be over 18 years of age. Route availability is subject to river levels and C&RT maintenance work.
Fishing permitted but must have a valid license.
Bedding excluded (pillows available on request) full bedding available at £8 per person supplement must be booked before arrival.
Other Information:
Boat departs from Stourport (DY13 9EP), United Kingdom, where full group must board.
No city tax.
£125 booking/security deposit per boat (Eastern Star & Western Star, Dawn Star, Endeavour, Dark Star, Bright Star, Kentish Star) or £150 per boat (Star Gazer and North Star) – refunded if boat returned in good order. Same sex groups welcome with a security deposit £500.
Insurance damage waiver cover available at £28.50 per boat.
Insurance excess and inventory deposit must be paid in cash or cleared funds or by accepted debit/credit cards prior to boat leaving Stourport base. Payment by credit card will incur an additional 2.5% administration fee.
Booking/security deposit, supplements and damage waiver payable at time of booking.
Late returns incur a £25 charge per hour (or part of).
Bedding excluded (pillows available on request). Full bedding available at £8 per person supplement and must be booked before arrival.
1 full gas bottle and 1 part full supplied (£27.50 charge for an additional bottle).
Diesel excluded. Cost of fuel to top up the boat on return deducted from security deposit. Fuel charged at Dock rate of the date of return.
The lead hirer must sign terms and conditions on arrival and before departure from Stourport.
Valid for Eastern & Western Star, Dawn Star, Endeavour Star, Dark Star, Bright Star, Kentish Star, Star Gazer or North Star Boat hire for 5, 7, 8, 10 or 12 people, depending on option chosen.
Additional persons:
Max. 2 additional guests may stay on boat free of charge.
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