CHARTER CONTRACT FOR YACHT:  Yacht Name

Dates:                           , Ports: embark-disembark

Name: Charterer Name

 

-Charter price is US$  for  nights,  days,  persons

Included in the charter price is use of yacht equipment, fuel, and most meals. Excluded are bar, one lunch and one dinner ashore, taxes, clearance fees, gratuities and harbour fees.

-Delivery: The Owner agrees to deliver the yacht at the port of boarding in full commission and in proper working order, outfitted as a yacht of her size, type and accommodations, with full equipment, inclusive of that required by law, and fully furnished, including galley and dining utensils and linens and blankets; staunch and clean and in good condition throughout and ready for service; and agrees to allow demurrage pro rata to the Charterer for any delay in delivery, unless caused by Force Majeure.  But should it be impossible for the Owner to make delivery as stipulated through causes beyond his control and should such delivery not be made 24 hours thereafter, then this agreement may be canceled by the Charterer and any charter money paid in advance shall be returned to him without further liability to the Owner, shall be prorated by agreement and the broker shall retain full commission.

- Force Majeure is defined as any cause attributed to acts of God, accidents, natural disaster, weather or other occurrences beyond the reasonable control of the owner, and not caused by the owners’ negligence. No warranty is made as to the suitability of weather with respect to this charter. If a named storm threatens or is forecast to threaten the expected location of the Charter Yacht, as determined by the Captain at his/her sole discretion, the Captain shall have the option of terminating or cancelling the charter at any time that he/she deems necessary. No refund is provided for cancellation due to weather.

-Disclaimer: neither the vessel nor its owner or crew are liable for any bodily injury arising from whatever cause. Neither are they liable for damage or theft or loss of property of charterer.

-Responsibility: the captain has responsibility for the safe navigation of the yacht and the charterer shall abide by his judgment as to sailing, weather and pertinent matters.

-Breakdown; if the yacht suffers breakdown that cannot be repaired within 24 hours charterer may cancel remaining charter time. Monies will be refunded.

-Booking: the yacht is booked by completing the charter agreement forms and sending them back to the yacht or its broker. When the charterer has received confirmation of the booking from the yacht or its broker, 50% of the charter fee should be transferred to the account specified by the yacht or its broker. 15% of the charter fee immediately becomes non-refundable as the brokers fee. The balance of the charter fee should be received by the yacht or its broker 4 weeks before boarding.

-Cancellation: should the charterer cancel within 6 weeks before the charter the entire deposit paid will be forfeited. Should the charterer cancel within 4 weeks before boarding the entire amount paid will be forfeited.

-Should the yacht not be available-whatever the causes are-owner of the yacht is liable to offer an equivalent yacht for the same charter period on the same place or monies will be refunded within 4 weeks.

 

Date:           day month year                                                         Date: Day month year

 

Master/Owner: Name                                                   Charterer: