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ROSEBUD BOAT HIRE​

Mornington peninsula, victoria, australia,   price list.

Terms and conditions:

Hirers will complete disclaimer prior to hire.

Hirers will undertake to use the boat in a proper, safe and reasonable manner and the boat will not be driven in a careless, reckless or dangerous way.

No equipment will be improperly used or handled.

No boat will carry more than the maximum number of persons that the boat is licensed to carry.

Maximum distance of hire is 3.2 km radius of ROSEBUD BOAT HIRE.

Speed limit of 5km per hour between the shoreline and the marker poles.

Children under the age of 10 years will wear a suitable life jacket at all times when in the vessel.

Cleaning fee (including squid) -$50

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Aluminium Tinny

(takes up to 6 people) 

FISHING:         2 hour minimum hire

  from $70 per hour

                    6th Hour free!

Fibreglass half cabin

$95 per hour

Take on board

Available at our boat shed/kiosk

Hand lines    ................................   $5

Fishing rods .................................  $15

Life jackets   ................................. included in hire

Anchor          ................................. included in hire

Paddle/oar   ................................. included in hire

Fuel               ................................. included in hire

A handy bucket, knife, cutting board plus small size fish net are also available for your use - free of charge - in each boat.

Cruising costs 

Aluminium Tinny/Fibreglass half cabin 

Aluminium Tinny ...................  from  $140 per hour

Half cabin boat    .........................      $190 per hour

Water sports

Paddle boards and canoes 

Paddleboards, canoes, surf ski's ........... $35/hr

For sale at our kiosk 

Basic provisions

Bait               ............................  from $8

Tackle           ............................  

Soft drinks   ............................   from $3

Snacks          .............................  from $2 

Ice creams   .............................  from $2

Sun cream   .............................  from $6

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Fantastic trip on Rosebud - Basingstoke Canal

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Returned yet again to this lovely Centre, so ideal for al fresco eating. This time enoyed a massive... read more

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Wonderful afternoon on the canal on board the John Pinkerton. The crew were friendly and well... read more

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Fantastic trip on Rosebud

What a brilliant little boat trip along the canal. Our skipper was fabulous, very jovial and friendly with my elderly parents, chatting away to dad and so understanding with my frail mum. He made my dad's birthday a particularly memorable day. Thank you so much.

An extremely good local facility with something for everyone! Boating, fishing walking jogging and many other activities.

Pleasant canal tour, perfect after a week of hard work and driving. Pedalos and canoes available to hire too. Café, toilets and gift shop.

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We arrives at the canal center before lunch, an bought our tickets for the 2pm boat trip. It only take 12 passengers, so we wanted to be sure to get on. We toot a lovely walk towards Frimley Lodge Park, before returning to the center to eat our picnic lunch. Perfect timing. A very enjoyable trip, with plenty of wildlife along the way, Thee is no commentary, but a simple A4 sheet of notes is wel written, and identifies all the main features you pass.

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A beautiful and relaxing location whichever part of the canal you choose to visit and of course if you choose the Mychett section there's the Canal Centre with children's play area boats and an excellent cafe. Of course things will get busy on the summer months especially around the Canal Centre/Frimley Lodge Park section, but you can always escape into Mychett woods.

I took my two grandchildren (9 yr old boy, 4 yr old girl) to the Basingstoke Canal Centre for the afternoon. We booked a cruise on the Rosebud and while we waited the children played on the play equipment. We had a lovely ice-creams before walking along the towpath. The wooded area and wildlife were a joy, baby ducklings made it more so. We arrived for our booked trip and were welcomed by Peter who explained where we would be going. It was a delightful 55 minutes. The scenery changed constantly and Peter slowed and cut the engine when he steered towards wildlife and giving us opportunities for taking photograhs. We had a great afternoon and will be going back.

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The Canal Centre, Mytchett

The canal centre at Mytchett is the perfect place for visitors of all ages. It is a good place to start for walks, cycling or boating. The carpark is free during opening hours. At other times the barrier allows entry with a code only.

Outside there is a children’s playground and next to that a café with inside and outside seating.

In the spring and summer there are regular trips on the 12 seater boat ‘Rosebud’ and a variety of unpowered craft to hire.

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From here you can walk across the swing bridge and along the towpath to Frimley Lodge Park. Plenty of space here for games and a picnic.

In the other direction you can follow the towpath along the canal to see open water areas eg Mytchett lake and Great Bottom flash a fairly short distance away. Or walk on further if you have time.

Address : Basingstoke Canal Authority Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, Surrey GU16 6DD

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"Big Nude Boat" offers a trip to "bare-adise" on a naked cruise from Florida

By Li Cohen

Updated on: May 2, 2024 / 8:20 AM EDT / CBS News

Like to travel light? One cruise ship soon to set sail from Florida is making sure all you need is the bare necessities – no shoes, no clothes but plenty of service. 

" The Big Nude Boat " will take travelers from Miami to the Caribbean on "an 11-day adventure back to Bare-adise," the website says. Setting sail from Feb. 3 through Valentine's Day 2025, the trip offers a "stress-free, clothes-free experience" during which up to 2,300 passengers can roam the ship in the nude while out at sea. 

"It's our pleasure to provide you with the luxury of deciding what NOT to wear," Bare Necessities Tour and Travel says. 

@cbsmornings Would you dare to set sail on a nude cruise? 🚢 Cruisebare's upcoming full-ship nude cruise, departing from Miami in February next year, is making waves. Even #TonyDokoupil is down to go. 🌊 #cruises #vacation #experience #miami #sail ♬ original sound - CBS Mornings

Passengers won't be allowed to be naked when the ship is docked, but can ditch their usual attire once they are anchored or out on the water. And when clothing is optional, standard nudist etiquette must be abided by, the website says. When sitting, nude passengers must either wear a thong or sit on a towel or some kind of fabric. And while the self-serve buffet on the pool deck is a clothes-free area, passengers must be dressed for all dining room meals – and no, bathrobes don't count. 

Photos and videos will also not be permitted unless all individuals being documented give consent. 

"The Big Nude Boat" is just one of the cruises offered by Bare Necessities, which says on its website that the company has been "working to break down the barriers against social nudity and make clothing-optional vacationing a viable and acceptable option for all." 

"Social nudity is not a sexual activity, and we strive to dispel the misconception that it is anything but natural and beautiful," the company says. "We have made strides in the acceptance of nude vacationing and our wide range of cruise charters are a testament to our success."

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The "Big Nude Boat" cruise, which allows passengers to bare all − yes, even at the buffet − is set to sail from Florida next year.

The "11-day adventure" to the Caribbean is set for the first two weeks of February on the Norwegian Pearl, according to the Bare Necessities Tour & Travel website.

"Bare Necessities’ newest nude cruise is a private island double-dip with a brand new travel partner!" the company wrote on its website.

The trip which embarks from Miami, includes "an exclusive visit to an idyllic private island" in The Bahamas as well a another exclusive stop on the way back to the Port of Miami.

"Two opportunities to enjoy a new slice of Bare-adise, coupled with a beautiful selection of Eastern Caribbean island stops, will make this a can’t miss Big Nude Boat experience," the travel company posted.

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Big Nude Boat cruise sailing dates and destinations:

The ship departs from the Port of Miami on Feb. 3 and returns to the same port on Feb. 14.

The itinerary includes stops at the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Dominica, Martinique and St. Lucia.

How much does the Big Nude Boat cruise cost?

Rates for an inside cabin start at $2,000 per person.

They stretch as high as $33,155 for the top room on the ship: a Haven three-bedroom garden villa.

Laws of the land (and sea)

Guests are encouraged to park their bare behinds on towels provided on board in areas including the pool deck and the buffet area, according to the website.

"Passengers can easily follow our rule on nudist etiquette by always placing a towel down before sitting," it reads. "Remember to pack a swimsuit; not all excursions are clothing optional."

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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