Cancellation

The most common cancellation terms are:
  • In case of cancellation 2 months and over prior to embarkation, a cancellation fee of 20% of the total charter cost will apply.
  • In case of cancellation between 30 and 60 days prior to embarkation, a cancellation fee of 35% of the total charter cost will apply.
  • In case of cancellation between 30 days and embarkation, all money paid so far will be held by the agency.
Side note:  In most of the contracts you will find a clause where, if the company succeeds in chartering the yacht you have cancelled, then they will refund you the cancellation fees minus an administration fee. 

Ignore it. It has never happened - to my knowledge at least. In any case you will have the greatest difficulty proving that the vessel you cancelled was finally chartered.

(if anyone has a different experience, I would love to hear from them via our blog)

Tip:  It is a good idea to protect your advance payment from a future possible cancellation by using an appropriate travel insurance.