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Advance Information - Summer 2007 |
MPV Helvétie was laid-up in early 2002 as an economy measure MPV Italie joined her at the end of the 2005 season as a further economy measure was also planned to be 'long-term' laid-up from the end of the 2006 season......................
It is understood 2007 season and operate the "Upper Lake Circle Cruises" similar to 2006 - the number of passengers having increased dramatically on these sailings since the MPV took over from the old motor vessel mv Chablais in In addition it is expected PS Simplon and PS Rhône will exchange rosters during the peak-Summer period Although there will inevitably be some detailed alterations to all services in the light of experience of the recast 2006 timetable the rosters for the remaining paddle steamers should remain basically unaltered The most noticable change will be the introduction of a high-speed NAVIBUS taking over the Nyon-Chens/Yvoire service and she will also include some fast runs between Thonon and Geneva Some changes to the Winter, Spring and Autumn periods are expected to follow as a result of the retention of MPV Vevey also PS Savoie is expected to be in service at Geneva most of the year according to Chef Philippe Chevrier, who operates the catering on board further details to follow |
28th July 2006
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