Terms & Conditions
General
Bali Cruise & Beyond acts as an agent between you; the client, and the owner/operator of the vessel. This means that your contract is always entered into directly with the owner/operator. We are entitled to issue charter contracts for all our vessel owners/operators and also to receive payments on their behalf. All specifications and other information given by us are provided in good faith and with the authority of the owner/operator or their duly authorized representative.
The charter arrangements are made by us, Bali Cruise & Beyond, acting as agents on behalf of charter yacht owners/operators. By paying your deposit, you are deemed to have read and accepted the following terms and conditions which form the contract between you and us. Bookings on Bali Cruise & Beyond are accepted subject to the standard terms of the company with whom we have booked your vessel, it will be sent to you along with your confirmation invoice. If there are any significant changes to the price or any other arrangements you will be told at the time of booking. Once you have booked, we will do our best to let you know of any changes before you travel.
The Booking Process
When you notify us that you would like to charter a vessel, you will be asked to sign the Charter Agreement (either on paper or on our secure online site) and make the requested payment (normally 50% of the total charter fee) to Bali Cruise & Beyond. The balance of the price is payable 14 days before the charter, and the person signing the Charter Agreement guarantees payment on behalf of all those for whom the booking has been made. If the total payment is not received by then, we shall be entitled to cancel the charter. Should you book less than 14 days before the charter then the full price of the charter is payable upon booking.
Changes to your Booking
Bali Cruise & Beyond will always try to arrange alterations, such as extensions or date changes that you may request after the Charter Agreement is formed, however, we may have to charge an administration fee of IDR 500.000 and other fees that may incur. If no alternative can be arranged, the original Agreement is legally binding and will stand.
Price and Payments
We reserve the right to vary the price of any charter should we consider it necessary through a fluctuation in exchange rates or changes in taxes or other government fees, although no changes will be made within 14 days of charter. Only increased costs caused by government action will be passed on after this time.
At the time of booking, you have the option to either make payment in full or pay a deposit only. For all bookings made within or less than 14 days of the charter, full payment must be received at the time of booking. For bookings made more than 14 days prior to charter, a minimum payment of 50% is required at the time of booking to confirm your charter.
Deposit: A deposit of 50% is required at the time of confirmation unless the booking is made within or less than 14 days of embarkation, then full payment must be received at the time of confirmation.
Payments for your vessel charter vacation can be made via bank transfer or deposit directly to our branch account. We also accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards. Customers choosing to use credit cards may be subject to a credit card handling fee, depending on the card type and currency. You accept financial responsibility for all transactions made under your name or account.
Final payment: Final payment is due no later than 14 days prior to charter commencement. If you fail to pay on time, the operator reserves the right to cancel your charter, without a refund of your deposit.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be made in writing and received prior to the departure date and will be effective on the date it is received by us. If you have notified us by email please follow up to check that we have received it. The particular contract you have signed will govern the law and cancellation process. The cancellation charges are payable as follows:
- Up to 14 days before departure – forfeit of deposit only,
- Less than 14 days before departure – forfeit of total price.
Cancellation or Arrangement Changes by Bali Cruise & Beyond
We will do our best to provide the contracted vessel but occasionally we may have to make a significant change to your charter vessel arrangements. The arrangements for vacations are made many months in advance and it is sometimes inevitable that changes may become necessary. We reserve the right to make such changes should they become necessary. Most of these changes will usually be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date. We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. We will contact you to discuss alternative arrangements. If we are unable to provide an acceptable alternative, or if circumstances arise beyond our control, we may find it necessary to cancel your holiday before departure. In this case, we will return in full all monies paid by you, less reasonable expenses.
Force Majeure: This means that we will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your yacht charter or travel arrangements in any way because of war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire adverse weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances that may amount to force majeure.
We do not accept responsibility if the fault is caused by you or any member of your party, an unconnected third party, or an event which we or our supplier could not with due care have foreseen or avoided.
We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to terminate without further notice the yacht charter vacation arrangements of any client who refuses to comply with the instructions or orders of the company staff, agent, or another responsible person whose behavior in their opinions is likely to cause distress, damage, danger or annoyance to other customers, staff, any third party or to property. Upon such termination, our responsibility for your charter ceases and we shall not be liable for any extra costs incurred by you.
Travel Insurance
It is strongly suggested that all members of your party have comprehensive travel insurance.
Complaints
In the rare case that you have a complaint about your charter, you must submit a written complaint to us as soon as possible after the end of the charter and not later than 7 days after the charter, after which no claim can be accepted. The Charterer hereby acknowledges that any dispute or claim arising out of this Charter is between the Charterer and the Owner/Operators and not with or against Bali Cruise & Beyond. Please note that final jurisdiction will depend on the detailed provisions set out in the formal Charter Agreement which is the principal Contract between you, the client, and the Owner.
Damage / Security Deposit
When chartering a vessel bareboat, you are liable for any damage to the vessel, its equipment, or third-party damage. Assessment of the damage will be made and deducted from the security deposit paid at the beginning of the charter. We will take reasonable steps on your behalf to arrange for the balance of the deposit to be returned to you as soon as possible after the charter and usually within 7 days. However, should damage be caused as a result of wilful negligence by a client or as a result of not obeying the instructions of ourselves or the vessel owner, then you will be liable for the full amount or replacement. Adults will at all times be responsible for the actions of children in their charge.