• Cruise Information Form

  • We request that you complete and submit our information form, in order that we can make preparations for your cruise week. By collecting relevant information we can provide the best possible experience for you or potentially aid with emergency assistance.

     

    For details as to why we need, and how we will store your information, please see our  Privacy Policy

  • Personal details

    We are required to keep a register onboard
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  • Pre-cruise transfer information

    Information regarding the transfer in our bus from Paris to the Luciole
  • RENDEZVOUS TIME
    Our Sunday afternoon rendezvous is at 14:15 in Paris 

     

    For charter groups
    Please click through to 'Charter group transfers'

     

    For independent travellers
    If you are traveling independently in either direction, please add your information to the 'Independent Travellers' section.

     

    For individual bookings

    PARIS RENDEZVOUS LOCATION 

    Hotel Madison - 143 Boulevard Saint-Germain 75006 Paris 

    DETAILS
    The hotel reception desks will know passengers' names in advance.

    Passengers are welcome to arrive at the Hôtel Madison from 11:00 onwards, where hot and cold drinks will be available.

    The Luciole Tour Guide, will arrive to meet passengers at 14:15 for the drive south to the Luciole. A comfort stop will be made along the way. 

    Luggage:
    From 11:00 onwards, Luciole passengers are permitted to leave their luggage in the rendezvous room prior to departure. Please note, however, that while the area is secure, it is not locked. If passengers choose to leave their bags to explore the area or have lunch, they do so at their own risk.

    We recommend that all luggage is clearly labelled and identifiable with your name and contact information.

     

  • Post-cruise transfer information

    Information regarding the return transfer to Paris
  • TIMES
    At the end of the cruise, passengers will leave the Luciole at 09:30 in our bus. The estimated arrival time at our drop off in Paris is between 12:30 - 13:00.

    Occasionally our arrival time is delayed for reasons beyond our control and that we cannot be held responsible for. We therefore, strongly recommend that domestic train journeys are not booked before 16:00, Eurostar departures not booked before 17:00 and flights before 18:00.

     

    LOCATION
    The drop off in central Paris is in Saint-Germain-des-Pres with a second at Place Vendome. In both locations, taxis are readily available for onward travel. 

     

    LUGGAGE
    Please note, we are unable to provide a luggage storage option after your cruise.
    If you require a left luggage facility on your return to Paris, we recommend you organise this through the various luggage storage facilities to be found using an internet search.

     

  • Extra travel information

    Please let us know
  • Charter group transfers

    This section applies to those cruising as part of a charter group. Please skip this section if this does not apply to you.
  • For charter groups we are able to organise a rendezvous and drop off for the whole group at a location of your choice in Paris.

  • Independent travellers

    This section applies to those joining or leaving the Luciole independently and not using our bus transfer. Please skip this section if this does not apply to you.
  • With our many years of experience we believe the options below are the most suitable and easiest logisitcally, for independent travellers to join the Luciole, whether this is by train, personal or rental car of if you have been staying locally.

     

    CRUISE DIRECTION FROM AUXERRE TO CLAMECY:

    Pre-Cruise: Passengers are invited aboard the Luciole at 16:45.

    Post-Cruise: Our bus will pass through Auxerre en-route for Paris and can drop you at your requested location such as: train station, personal or rental car or your hotel. Arrival into Auxerre is approximately 10:30.

     

    CRUISE DIRECTION FROM CLAMECY TO AUXERRE:

    Pre-Cruise: Our bus will rendezvous with you in Auxerre, at an agreed meeting point at approximately 16:45 (time will be confirmed), before continuing on to Clamecy.

    Post-Cruise: Depending on your onward travel arrangements, the crew can assist with luggage to your car or a nearby hotel, or our bus will drop you at a car rental office or the train station, en-route to Paris. 

     

    Please provide us with details of your travel plans. We will then send personalised rendezvous arrangements that do not compromise the itinerary schedule or fellow passengers.

    Passengers choosing not to take our free transfer are responsible for their own transport costs.

     

  • Pre-cruise accommodation

    We require this information in case we need to contact you just before your cruise.
  • Post cruise accommodation

  • Medical and mobility information

  • Please supply health or medical information that is relevant to your safety or the safety of others during your week.

    This may include (but not limited to); health monitoring information, medication, allergies, accessibility and mobility issues or other medical accommodation assistance that are relevant to your personal safety onboard along with the safety of other passengers and crew. Any reasons that may impact your ability to hear or respond to a fire alarm, must be disclosed for the safety of you and others.

    For details as to why we need, and how we will store your information, please see our Privacy Policy

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  • Booking Conditions

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