Terms and Conditions
Periods and rates
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We have a clear and no-hidden costs policy for our yacht chartering services, so below you can see what is included in the charter rate, what the mandatory related fees are and what we offer in terms of additional services. All the rates apply for our owned sail boat Melisandra (for other boats, upon request).
Rates for bareboat chartering in 2023 (all prices in Euro including VAT)
The basic (minimum) rental period is 10 days, starting any day of the week.
Rentals overlapping two periods are allowed (the fee will be calculated on a pro-rata basis in these cases).
SECURITY DEPOSIT
- 2500 € (amount retained from credit card; Non-refundable damage waiver of 250 €/week is proposed as an option).
DISCOUNTS
- Early booking (until 31 January): 10%
- Returning Clients: 10%
INCLUDED in the above rates
- First and last day’s mooring fees at Samos Marina (or where agreed)
- Yacht Insurance (please see Terms and Conditions)
- All standard equipment as listed in the Boat’s Specifications
- Stern mooring practice at the check-in (if needed)
- Support with itinerary design and sailing advice for the chosen route
- Bed linen, quilts, towels (one set/cabin/10 days trip)
- Minimum provisions: 2 bottles (2It) of water, soap and toilet paper
- Welcome traditional basket with local products (wine, olives, olive oil, honey, etc.)
- ‘What provisions you will need for your stay on board’ list
- All necessary support in planning before your arrival via Skype with our team
Mandatory Fees NOT INCLUDED in the charter rates
- Fuel, outboard gasoline and fresh water (depending on consumption)
- Mooring fees in the harbours you will visit
- Boat cleaning: 130 €
OPTIONS
- Skipper’s fee: 190 € per day plus food coverage
- Non-refundable damage waiver: 250 €/week
- Early check-in at 14:00hrs (upon request and availability): 120 €
- Wi-Fi router including 12GB: 70 €/week
- Extra linen set: 10 € per set (every set includes 2 sheets, 2 pillow cases, 1 bath towel, 1 face towel)
- Provisioning service: 20 € plus the provisions package cost as follows
- Standard Provisions Package (good quality products)
- Gourmet Provisions Package (this includes a fine selection of local products, such as wines, cheeses, olive oil and other products we source on your behalf)
- Automatic Life Jacket: 30 €/10 days trip
- Safety Net: 120 €
- Pets allowed on board (double boat cleaning fee applies in that case)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Airport transfer from/to Samos airport to the Samos Marina (or where agreed)
- Assisted sailing to refresh your sailing skills (for bareboat charters)
- Hotel accommodation before and/or after the sailing period
- Island tours during your holiday i.e. Gastro-oino tour of Samos, cultural and archeological guided tours, etc.
- Delivery/shipment of local goods to the customers’ country upon return
- Chartering of other/additional yachts for independent or flotilla sailing
Depending on the nature of the Options and/or Additional services you will chose, you can pay on the spot or in advance.
Charter Policies
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Once you have decided to book a yacht and before you make any payment for your booking, a proper contract, your Charter Agreement, will be provided to you detailing all particulars of your charter and all agreed terms, rights and obligations (such as what is included in the charter fee, payment terms, cancellation policy, etc.).
The following are industry standards by which our company also abides.
Qualifications for bareboat charter
Bareboat yacht chartering requires for the intended skipper a valid International Sailing Certificate of Competence or a national equivalent, as well as enough experience to handle the yacht safely. In addition, at least one of the crew members should possess sailing experience to act as skipper assistant.
The skipper must provide original sailing certificate, (in English language or officially translated). Please note that certificates for motor yachts, for sailing on day-light only or with weather limitations, are not accepted by the Greek Port Authorities.
Standard procedures for bareboat and skippered charter
There is a standard procedure which is being followed when taking over the yacht:
The check-in takes place at 17.00 p.m. on the first day of your charter. The check-out is fixed at 09.00 a.m. in the morning of the last day of the charter period. It is mandatory that the yacht returns to the agreed base the day before the last day, by 18.00 p.m.
Our team will provide you with a detailed inventory as well as a comprehensive yacht briefing and handover making sure you feel confident and at ease with every aspect of your starting sailing holiday.
In case you go for the skippered option, the skipper is fully responsible in taking over the yacht.
Provisions
The yacht will be delivered to you with full fuel and freshwater reservoirs.
The costs of provisions (food, drinks and other necessary goods) are under your responsibility. To facilitate provisioning we will give you a list of necessary items, including indications of nearby stores.
As an option, we can provision the boat on your behalf with everything you need from food, drinks and any other goods upon your check-in time .
Reposition
We can agree on special arrangements in order to fit your schedule if it is possible, such as arranging the location and the time of your check-in and check-out according to your wish (depending on the boat’s planning). However please bear in mind that when the boat is requested to start and/or terminate a charter outside its homeport, the Samos Marina, then a delivery and/or redelivery fee may apply depending to the boat’s planning.
Many customers prefer a tailor made sailing experience which we prepare in advance and in close communication with them. This may include any of the options listed here as well as additional services we offer such as: booking accommodation and tours in advance or on the spot, re-positioning of sailboat, etc.
Payment and cancellation policies
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Payment
A deposit of 50% of the charter fee is payable by bank transfer to guarantee the booking. The remaining 50% of the charter fee is payable by bank transfer one month before the check-in date. Instructions for the payment of other mandatory fees, chosen options and additional services will be forwarded in due time, depending on their exact content (except fuel and water consumption to be calculated and paid at the check-out).
Guarantee Deposit
A guarantee deposit of 2500 € by credit card, which ensures that you are responsible only up to that amount for any loss or damage may be caused. At the end of your charter the Guarantee Deposit will be refunded back to you totally or partially in case of damages.
Insurance
Our sailboat is insured under to the Greek law against risks arising from liability to third parties and damage to the hull, machinery and equipment in excess of the guarantee deposit.
Damage Waiver Fee
The (optional) damage waiver fee covers any loss or damage by accident to third party or to the yacht and its equipment by negligence or malicious intent (e.g. theft). It is not refunded under any circumstances. It can be paid at the check-in.
Cancelation Policy
Cancellation fees are calculated depending on the period of time between the date of cancellation and the check-in date as follows:
- More than 60 days before check-in: 30% to the total charter fee.
- Between 60 and 30 days before check-in: 50% to the total charter fee.
- Less than 30 days before check-in: 100% to the total charter fee.
Cancellation due to COVID19
In case the customer falls ill with COVID19 and cannot travel on the arranged dates, he/she can choose to rebook for a later charter period during the 2022 season, depending on yacht availability.
The customer can also choose to rebook for Summer 2023, given the rebooking takes place before 31 January 2023.
A formal certification by a medical doctor and other evidence of the cancellation of the trip to Greece (air tickets, etc.) is required in order to avoid cancellation fees in this unfortunate circumstance.
