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Boat charter booking procedures
The booking procedures to charter a boat vary from country to country, and
company to company, but they all follow some basic rules and practices.
These are related to the advance payment you
will be called upon to pay, the balance payment,
cancellation fees, etc.
The "option" period
When you choose your desired vessel and the
requested dates you are entitled to request an
"option" for the boat. This is a time given to you
to arrange the flights, etc, before you make any
payment to the agency or owner. Usually an option is
held on a particular boat for a maximum of seven
days, but if you find yourself running out of time
then talk to your agent and request an extension.
During this period the company reserves that boat
for you and should not accept any other bookings for
it.
During the "option" period the agency is not
legally committed as you have made no
payments and it is more of a "gentleman's
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Find
the best boat for your vacation |
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..and who will charter her to you |
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Using our search facility you will :
- find which yachts match your requirements
- be able to view these boats' details and compare them with
similar vessels
- find who are the agents and/or owners chartering these
boats
- be offered a link to their sites for further information
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Advance payment
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agency will require an advanced payment,
or deposit, ranging from 30 - 50% of the
charter fee. Most internet operators
will offer you the facility for paying
through a secure server, with a major
credit card, but sometimes they are not
in a position to do that and will
require a bank transfer. If you do
that, remember to keep the copy of
your payment/transfer slip from the bank
and fax it to the agency. Side note:
The
deposit/advance
payment should
apply to the
basic charter
fee only and NOT
any skipper's
fees, outboard
motor,
spinnaker, etc.
These you are
entitled to pay
on embarkation. |
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| If you like me to assist you with your
sailboat charter choice, please
send me an e-mail with your
questions and enquiries. I will be
glad to reply and assist you, wherever I
possibly can. |
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Balance payment |
Balance payments will be called for at any time
ranging from one month before embarkation to the
day of embarkation itself. If you are
asked for payment at time of embarkation make
sure you know what sort of payment is required.
Some do not accept credit cards and most will
not accept a personal cheque.
Side note: Just like in the case of
the deposit the balance payment (if required say
a month before embarkation) should not include
the extras, which you are always entitled to pay
upon embarkation.
Tip: Charter companies/owners
accepting payment of the balance upon
embarkation are a better choice for you, not
only because you save a penny or two in
interest, but because they give you the
opportunity to inspect the vessel they are
offering you before you part with your money. |
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