1. The Company
Yacht Charter company provides yacht charters, a range of yacht management services, yacht sales and other services (“Services”, “Service”) in Greece. By booking a service or perform a transaction in any of these Services, you (henceforth referred to as “Client”, “you”, or “Clients”) shall have automatically accepted the terms mentioned herein, confirm that you have fully understood them and have agreed to all of them.
2. Yacht Chartering
Following booking arrangements with Charter Company, a Charter Party Agreement must be signed in order for the completion of the booking.
A. Booking a yacht:
Select the area, the type of yacht you like or just the size if you haven’t got a specific preference, along with the dates of your holidays and contact your local Yacht Agent or the main office of Charter Company. It would be advisable if you are interested in chartering during the high tourist season to inquire about booking a yacht several months in advance. Clients are responsible for providing accurate information during the booking process. Following booking arrangements with Charter Companyl, a Charter Party Agreement must be signed for the successful completion of the booking.
B. Requirements to book an Chartering Service
(i) Sailing qualification for chartering a boat
According to the Greek Sailing laws you need at least one official sailing license in order to take over a Bare Boat.
As a sailing license the Greek Port Authorities recognize any sailing license or certification from a sailing school, a yacht club or any relative organization is defined as the appropriate documentation officially recognized in the charterer's home country.
ASA & RYA certifications are fully recognized.
A sailing experience declaration may be required by the local port authorities for the skipper and co-skipper.
Charter Company reserves the right to decline a sailing license not recognized or accepted by the Greek Port Authorities. The co-Skipper can have similar certification to the skipper. Charter Company reserves the right to oblige the charterers hiring a skipper if any doubt as to their sailing skills arises during embarkation.
In bareboat charters at least one sailing license must be sent to us along with the booking confirmation.
- The license must be in English language or translated and suitable for specific yacht.
- Day skipper license is not accepted by Greek authorities.
- The skipper is obliged to keep on board an updated authorized crew list at all times.In bareboat charters at least one sailing license must be sent to us along with the booking confirmation.
(ii) Skippered / Bare Boats
If you do not have any qualifications and you need a skipper, Charter Company can provide a professional skipper for as many days you wish. Also, a skipper can be hired even if you are an experienced sailor with sailing skills but you require your sailing holidays to be more relaxing and want to benefit from the skippers local knowledge. The skipper fee is always agreed beforehand and in writing and must be fully paid upon embarkation.
Also, we remind you that the skipper needs his own cabin as he is obliged to sleep on board from the beginning to the end of the charter.
C. Boarding a yacht
There is a standard procedure that should be followed when taking over a bare boat. The check-in takes place at approximately 17.00 o’clock on the first day of charter. The check-out is arranged at about 09.00 o’clock in the morning on the last day of the charter period. Usually the charter starts and ends on a Saturday and lasts for 7 days, 14 days, or multiples. However, we can start on any other day upon request and can make any special arrangement in order to fit into your schedule if this is necessary. This means that we can arrange the location and the time of your check in and check out according to your wishes and your timetable if possible. The check in-out of our yachts will be done by an experienced person together with the skipper of your yacht.
Keep in mind that you are responsible for returning the yacht at the pre-agreed place and time. Extra charges apply for the late return of the yacht pursuing to the Charter Party Agreement.
2.2 Yacht Sales
Charter Company acts as an intermediary for yacht owners willing to sell their yachts connecting them with potential buyers charging a service fee upon successful transfer of yacht’s ownership. Charter Company acts a direct seller of the yachts owned by the company as those are displayed for sale through Charter Company communication channels, brochures and promotional campaigns.
2.3 Yacht Management
Charter Company provides to yacht owners yacht management services such as: maintenance, conservation, chartering, mechanical controls and technical support and other services upon demand.
3. Pricing and Payment / Yacht Chartering Services
A. After reserving your required boat a Charter Party Agreement will be sent to you and the price that you will pay, as well as all other arrangements you have asked for will be officially stated on this contract, which is approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Merchant Marine. Upon signing this Charter Party Agreement, the amount of 50% of the charter fee is payable and the balance is paid either one month before embarkation or upon embarkation. Payments can be done by direct bank transfer, and by credit card (Master card or Visa) however no personal cheques are accepted.
B. Charter Company reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices and departure times for any of its Services displayed at the Website without notice. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised. All prices include local taxes.
4. Security deposits / Yacht Chartering Services
A. According to the aforesaid Charter Party Agreement you have to leave a deposit that varies according to the size of the yacht. This insurance means that you are responsible only for that amount of money for any loss or damage that may be caused.
B. To cover the security deposit, we accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard) and cash. No personal cheques are accepted.
C. There is also the alternative possibility for a Non-Refundable Security Deposit. This is a fixed amount depending on the size of the yacht and is a lot of less than the original security deposit. In this case the charterer is responsible up this new amount and no more. If the yacht returns without any damage, we refund the refundable part of the deposit to the charterer. Charter Company reserves the right not to accept the non-refundable deposit.
5. Insurance Policy / Yacht Chartering Services
All our yachts are fully insured and are inspected every year by an International Registry of Shipping. In addition, they are covered for third party liability with a sum insured equal or higher than the minimum required by the Greek Legislation. Yacht’s insurance applies to the excess amounts over and above the security deposit chosen by the clients. Also, the company cooperates with top leading insurance companies such as Yacht Pool, Pantenius, Uniqua, EIS etc. who provide full insurance of the security deposit.
6. Cancellation and refunds policy / Yacht Chartering Services
The provisions for refund in case of cancellation are specified in the Charter Party Agreement which is approved by the Hellenic Ministry of Merchant Marine. A small summary of our main cancellation policy provisions:
(i) Bookings cancelled between 90 & 60 days prior to embarkation: 30% of the total charter fee is charged.
(ii) Bookings cancelled between 60 & 30 days prior to embarkation: 50% of the total charter fee is charged.
(iii) Bookings cancelled less than 30 days prior to embarkation: 100% of total charter fee is charged.
If a cancelled yacht is rebooked under the same terms as the original booking, part or all the cancellation fee will be refunded.
Claims are negotiable maximum within 14 days from the end of the charter provided that the client contacts the base to mention the any problem during his charter. Otherwise no claim will be accepted.
7. Client Release of Liability
A. Client desires to participate in the Services offered by Charter Company (the “Services”).
B. Client is in good health and suffers from no minor or serious physical or mental injury, illness or disability that would make Client especially susceptible to injury or disability while performing any activities related to or in connection with the Services.
C. Client fully comprehends and accepts all of the risks associated with his/her participation in the Services including, without limitation, exposure to unfavorable weather conditions, food sickness, allergic reactions, choking, injuries (e.g. without limitation, those arising out of self-inflicted accidents or mishaps) and death.
D. Client agrees indemnify and hold Charter Company harmless from and against any criminal act or conduct and any illegal use of the yacht during the chartering.
H. Revisions of the Statement
Charter Company reserves the right to modify or periodically revise this Statement, in its sole discretion. If changes occur, Charter Company will record the date of modification or revision in this Statement and the updated Statement will apply for you from that date on. We encourage you to periodically review this Statement to explore whether there are any changes to the way we manage your personal data. This Statement was last updated on May 25, 2018.
8. Conditions of Use
As a condition of your use of this website, you warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years of age;
- You possess the legal authority to create a binding legal obligation;
- You will use this website in accordance with these Terms;
- All information supplied by you on this website is true, accurate, current and complete.
We retain the right, at our sole discretion, to deny access to anyone to this website and the Material, products or services that we offer, at any time and for any reason, including, but not limited to, for violation of these Terms.
9. Terms of Use modifications
Charter Company may revise these terms and conditions at any time without notice. Revised terms and conditions will apply to the use of this website from the date of the publication of the revised terms and conditions on this website. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use. Please check this page frequently to stay aware of any changes.
