RS2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 35 minutes ago, DAVIDH said: That's not true. All the boat's I originally mentioned work out substantially cheaper than quoted on the Richardsons site. eg. Superior Gem 16th April for 1 week all in cost £1206. Hoseasons all in £814. Pearl Gem Richardsons all in £1319, Hoseasons £899 and Majestic Gem Richardsons all in £1544, Hoseasons all in £1050. One set of pricing is wrong. It will be interesting to see which one! Also, the differential seems to be around a third% increase. Ahh. I was looking a week later. Must be an Easter thing. In recent years some companies haven't put their prices up for Easter. Maybe it's coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, ScrumpyCheddar said: David put in the prices on hoseasons for next year and see if they come out the same for this year ??? I just tried that for Superior Gem. Can't compare Easter for this year obviously - the summer school holidays are full, so I tried October half term, where the prices for 2021 and 2022 are the same. They would be as I think Hoseasons (and the yards) have a "hold price" guarantee for next year. To muddy the waters further, Hoseason came out about £50 more than Richardsons all in price. No idea what's going on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Easter may also explain why a boat is booked for next year. Holiday companies are working through cancellations in date order. If they have already done the first week in April, covering Easter, and offered to move a holiday to the 'equivalent' week next year it will be two weeks later in 2022. Not sure what they then offer customers with bookings in those weeks this year when they get to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 It makes a difference to your right to a refund as to whether you ask to cancel when you could still legally take your holiday or wait for them to come to you once it’s clear your booking can’t go ahead. We waited for Richardson’s to contact us to cancel the short break we should have had next month. Their opening offer was for us to rebook. Once we declined that they gave us our full refund of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, SwanR said: It makes a difference to your right to a refund as to whether you ask to cancel when you could still legally take your holiday or wait for them to come to you once it’s clear your booking can’t go ahead. We waited for Richardson’s to contact us to cancel the short break we should have had next month. Their opening offer was for us to rebook. Once we declined that they gave us our full refund of course. That's a fair point Jean and just to add, so far I've found boatyards to be good if rather than waiting for them you phone them to point out you won't be able to legally travel. I phoned Ferry as soon as it was clear I couldn't go in February and rebooked for October. I chose a more expensive week and they were kind enough to only charge me half the difference. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 My advice is to book with Hunter’s Yard. Same price throughout the season. What a fair deal. Mind you, there’s sailing involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Mind you, there’s sailing involved. What some might consider to be a real Broads holiday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcouk Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, YnysMon said: My advice is to book with Hunter’s Yard. Same price throughout the season. What a fair deal. Mind you, there’s sailing involved. I love sailing. Not sure how the wife and toddler would feel about the small living conditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, catcouk said: I love sailing. Not sure how the wife and toddler would feel about the small living conditions! I've always found that toddlers enjoy it, I certainly did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcouk Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Just now, JennyMorgan said: I've always found that toddlers enjoy it, I certainly did! It was more the wife... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hi as to going abroad to benidorm is cheaper then the Broads plus the Drinks may I add Beware of the Budget on Wednesday. At the moment saddle they cannot go and being stuck in the Uk they pay the earth as to going away where like the Norfolk Broads once again as to Private and syndicates including requlars Hirers as it's a bit of inconvenience to us all for me to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 7 hours ago, SwanR said: It makes a difference to your right to a refund as to whether you ask to cancel when you could still legally take your holiday or wait for them to come to you once it’s clear your booking can’t go ahead. We waited for Richardson’s to contact us to cancel the short break we should have had next month. Their opening offer was for us to rebook. Once we declined that they gave us our full refund of course. Sorry Jean, only just seen your post. I was referring to a refund if Hoseasons had misquoted, and wanted you to pay more. Under those circumstances, they would have broken the contract and you would be entitled to a refund. If not, anyone could get you to commit at a certain price, then put the price up. Imagine putting a deposit down to purchase a car, and when you go to collect it, they tell you its £2,000 more expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, YnysMon said: My advice is to book with Hunter’s Yard. Same price throughout the season. What a fair deal. Mind you, there’s sailing involved. Why would I want to pay high season prices year round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, DAVIDH said: Sorry Jean, only just seen your post. I was referring to a refund if Hoseasons had misquoted, and wanted you to pay more. It's ok, I wasn't replying to anyone in particular, just adding it into the discussion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hunters is worth looking at, kids and wives love it! https://www.huntersyard.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Hunters is worth looking at, kids and wives love it! https://www.huntersyard.co.uk/ I've just shown my wife, she said no thanks, you can go on your own. Then I looked at the price, twice the price of a cruiser for our October week and I thought ......................... (text deleted) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcouk Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul said: I've just shown my wife, she said no thanks, you can go on your own. Then I looked at the price, twice the price of a cruiser for our October week and I thought ......................... (text deleted) I looked at the price and made the same observation. The idea didn't progress to the next stage with the wife... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 But in the summer... I found this vlog a while ago. Though I love hiring Hunters Yards boats, I can’t imagine how challenging it would be to take a baby and toddler along for the sail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, YnysMon said: I can’t imagine how challenging it would be to take a baby along for the sail. What challenge? My first memory of life is of being lodged amongst the sail bags, fenders and ropes in the forepeak so I could roll around without hurting myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Given the option I would prefer one of Colin Buttifants boats - altogether a different experience with small kids and just a few more home comforts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, marshman said: Given the option I would prefer one of Colin Buttifants boats - altogether a different experience with small kids and just a few more home comforts!! We have friends who hire from Swallowtail (Colin Buttifant) every year. They really are lovely boats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I had Womack Classic one year with my son, his wife and my grandson - lovely memories although I doubt he will remember it as he was probably a bit young. Nonetheless as long as you geared the sailing day around him, it worked a treat and we had a great time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hi we have booked Captain for July 10 for £1929 and now the same boat for 03 July is 2060 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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