PORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO ALLOW DAILY CHARTER  

All names as per passport, nationalities, and passport numbers should be provided upon booking of the Yacht & sent per email upon booking of the Yacht or latest one week prior to embarkation so as to prepare the Passenger List document required for permission to charter.  Passengers on board should have their passports or identity on board during the cruise. Should the passports presented not match the passengers on board, the Port Authorities may issue fines accordingly.

RESERVATION POLICY    

For reservation an advance payment of 50% is required, the remaining amount to be paid the latest 30 days before embarkation. The reservation is valid once we trace the payment on our account.

PRICING POLICY

The Cruise Price includes the yacht rental, Crew, all taxes, mooring fees if in harbors, the fuel consumption of the itinerary selected, light snacks, and soft drinks. On the catamarans, sailing yachts & the traditional boat a hot meal is included. Prices vary according to the yacht type, size, and availability of the day. All prices are calculated based on the selected itinerary and the price of fuel at the moment this email was composed. Please note that in case of a significant fuel price raise and/or itinerary change on the day of the cruise, additional fuel costs would apply. The client will be informed and the difference must be paid the latest before embarkation. The client may choose not to pay the extra cost but in that case, a shorter itinerary will be done in order to use the fuel paid.

CANCELLATION POLICY    

In the unfortunate case of cancellation of the charter by the CHARTERER, for any reason, the following cancellation policy will apply, depending on the time interval between the booking confirmation and the cancellation date:

i. Policy of “Dossier expenses’’ (Euro 300) will be applied for bookings canceled in a time period up to 90 days prior to the boat embarkation date.

ii. For bookings canceled between 90 and 60 days prior to embarkation, 30% of the total cost of the cruise is charged.

iii. For bookings canceled between 60 and 30 days prior to embarkation, 50% of the total cost of the charter is charged.

iv. For bookings canceled less than 30 days prior to embarkation, 100% is charged.

v. In case of a CHARTERER no-show, the total cruise price will be charged.

In case the boat owner has to cancel the cruise due to a “Force Majeure” no cancellation fee will apply and the full amount paid will be refunded.

In the case that the port authorities do not give permission to the CAPTAIN to cruise due to bad weather conditions, the cruise will be postponed and the CHARTERER will be proposed alternative dates within a range of 3-4 days before and after the desired date.

In case the CHARTERER does not want to accept any of the alternative dates, the full amount paid will be refunded. 

CLAUSES OF AGREEMENT  

CLAUSE 1 AGREEMENT TO BOOK AND HIRE  

PND Yachting I.K.E. agrees to book the Yacht on behalf of the CHARTERER and not to enter into any other Agreement for the Charter of the Yacht for the same period. The CHARTERER agrees to hire the Yacht and shall pay the total cost of the cruise.

CLAUSE 2 DELIVERY    

PND Yachting I.K.E. shall at the beginning of the Charter arrange delivery of the Yacht to the Port of Delivery and the CHARTERER shall take delivery in full commission and working order, seaworthy, clean, in good condition throughout and ready for service, with full equipment, including up-to-date safety and live-saving equipment (including life – jackets for children if any, are part of the Charterer’s Party), as required by the Yacht’s registration authority and enabling the CHARTERER to use the Yacht as set out in Clause 13. The PND Yachting I.K.E. does not warrant her comfort in bad weather conditions for all cruises or passages within the Charter Area.  

CLAUSE 3 RE-DELIVERIES    

The CHARTERER shall re-deliver the Yacht at the Port of Re-Delivery free of any unpaid debts incurred during the Charter Period for which the CHARTERER is responsible and in as good condition as when delivery was taken, except for fair wear and tear arising from ordinary use. The CHARTERER may, if he wishes, re-deliver the Yacht to the Port of Re-Delivery and disembark prior to the end of the Charter Period but such early re-delivery shall not entitle the CHARTERER to any refund of the Charter Fee.   

CLAUSE 4 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS  

a) The CHARTERER shall not permit more than the Maximum Number of Guests on board the Yacht at any time during the Charter Period.. As an exception, a reasonable number of visitors could be on Board whilst the YACHT is securely moored in port and at the sole discretion of the Captain. 

b) If children are taken on board, the CHARTERER shall be fully responsible for their safety, conduct, and entertainment.

c)  The CHARTERER acknowledges that a yacht charter may not be suitable for individuals with physical disabilities or those undergoing medical treatment. By signature of this Agreement, the CHARTERER warrants the medical fitness of all members of the CHARTERER’s party for the voyage contemplated by this Agreement. The CHARTERER and his party undertake to have all necessary visas and vaccinations for the countries to be visited.     

CLAUSE 9 DELAY IN DELIVERY    

If the owner of the boat fails to deliver the yacht for any reason at the Port of Delivery at the commencement of the Charter Period, PND Yachting I.K.E. agrees that after two hours of delay, the CHARTERER will be to receive repayment without interest of the full amount of payments made by him to the owner of the boat or PND Yachting I.K.E. Alternatively, if the parties mutually agree the Charter will be postponed for a future date    

CLAUSE 13 USE OF THE YACHT  

a) The CHARTERER shall use the Yacht exclusively for pleasure and recreation and shall not use the Yacht for any commercial or business purposes. The CHARTERER shall not bring any pets or other animals on board the Yacht without the prior written consent of PND Yachting I.K.E. The CHARTERER shall ensure that the behavior of himself and his Guests shall not cause a nuisance to any person or bring the Yacht into disrepute. The CHARTERER shall comply, and shall ensure that his Guests comply, with the laws and regulations of any country into whose waters the Yacht shall enter during the course of this Agreement. The CHARTERER shall ensure that any bonded stores or other merchandise which may already be aboard the Yacht or may be brought aboard the Yacht during the Charter, are cleared through Customs before being taken ashore if required by the laws and regulations. The Captain shall promptly draw the CHARTERER’s attention to any infringement of these terms by himself or his Guests, and if such behavior continues after this warning, the Captain shall inform PND Yachting I.K.E., and PND Yachting I.K.E. may, by notice in writing given to the CHARTERER, terminate this Agreement. b) If the CHARTERER or any of his Guests shall commit any offense contrary to the laws and regulations of any country which results in any member of the crew of the Yacht being detained, fined, or imprisoned, or the Yacht being detained, arrested, seized or fined the CHARTERER shall indemnify PND Yachting I.K.E. against all loss, damage, and expense incurred and the PND Yachting I.K.E.may, by notice to the CHARTERER, terminate this Agreement forthwith. It is also specifically understood that the possession or use of any illegal drugs or any weapons (including particularly firearms) shall be sufficient reason for PND Yachting I.K.E. to terminate the Charter forthwith without refund or recourse against PND Yachting I.K.E.

CLAUSE 11 CANCELLATIONS BY THE CHARTERER  

a) Should notice of cancellation of this Agreement be given by the CHARTERER on or at any time before the commencement of the Charter Period, or should the CHARTERER fail after having been given the notice to pay any amount payable under this Agreement, PND Yachting I.K.E. shall be entitled to retain the full amount of all payments made by the CHARTERER prior to cancellation.

CLAUSE 14 NON-ASSIGNMENTS  

The CHARTERER shall not assign this Agreement, sub-let the Yacht, or part with control of the yacht without the consent in writing of PND Yachting I.K.E., which consent may be on such terms as PND Yachting I.K.E. thinks fit.     

CLAUSE 17 CHARTERER’S LIABILITY   

The CHARTERER understands and assumes that there are inherent risks involved with chartering/snorkeling/diving, etc., including but not limited to equipment failure, perils of the sea, acts of other participants, and adverse sea and weather conditions. The CHARTERER has the duty to exercise reasonable care for his own safety and agrees to do so. The CHARTERER asserts that he and his party are physically fit to ride on a boat and I will not hold the PND Yachting I.K.E. or their employees, agents or other associated personnel responsible if any injury occurs while chartering the boat or otherwise participating in the trip, as a result of ANY problems (medical, accidental or otherwise). The CHARTERER understands and agrees that the boat has limited medical facilities and that in the event of illness or injury, appropriate care must be summoned by radio and treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical facility. The crew of the boat has made no representations to the CHARTERER, implied or otherwise, that they can or will perform safe rescues or render first aid and will not hold PND Yachting I.K.E. responsible for the actions of the crew of the boat in attempting the performance or rescue of first aid. The CHARTERER agrees to forever discharge and release PND Yachting I.K.E., its employees and agents, the owner(s) of PND Yachting I.K.E., and affiliates, from any and all responsibility or liability for any and all injuries or damages.  The CHARTERER agrees not to make a claim against or sue any of the above parties for injuries or damages whether they arise or result from any negligence or other liability, even in cases of gross negligence. The CHARTERER further specifically agrees, on behalf of himself, his heirs, and assigns, to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties for any and all causes of action arising as a consequence of any incidents which might occur as a consequence of his participation in any activities with or involving the released parties.

CLAUSE 22 COMPLAINTS    

The CHARTERER shall give notice of any complaint in the first instance to the Captain on board and note shall be taken of the time, date, and nature of the complaint. If, however, this complaint cannot be resolved on board the Yacht then the CHARTERER shall give notice to PND Yachting I.K.E. as soon as practicable after the event giving rise to the complaint has taken place and anyway within twenty-four (24) hours of the event or occurrence unless it is impracticable due to failure or non-availability of communications equipment. The complaint may be made verbally in the first instance but shall be confirmed as soon as possible in writing (by fax, telex, or mail) specifying the precise nature of the complaint. 

CLAUSE 19 ARBITRATION    

Any dispute in connection with the interpretation and fulfillment of this Agreement shall be decided by arbitration in Athens, Greece. This Agreement shall be interpreted and fulfilled in accordance with the laws and the Courts of Athens, Greece.