BOOKING PROCEDURES
How to book your Yacht Charter step by step and embark on your ideal vacation.
WHAT THEN?
INFORMATION
We provide all information needed, such as:
- Base information and contacts
- Forms of the crew list
- Provisions, etc.
You must provide us:
- Crew list together with passport numbers
- Arrival information (Arrival Day, Time, Flight, Airport, etc.)
- Copies of sailing licenses (if booking a bareboat i.e.: without a professional skipper).
- Orders of any optional extras needed.
UPON ARRIVAL
We will give you a thorough briefing of the yacht, its operation, the equipment, and safety devices onboard. Also, information on weather, destinations, what to see and do and answer any questions you may have.
Charters ALWAYS begin at 17:00 (5:00 pm) on the first day. In case we can deliver the yacht earlier, we will do so, but this cannot be guaranteed. Charters end at 09:00 am on the last day of charter.
We require our clients to return to bases the evening before the end of the Charter, sleep on board and depart around 09:00 am, giving us the time to get the yacht ready for the next charter.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Mandatory Damage Waiver Insurance, plus Refundable Security Deposit. (Must be paid at the base.)
Monohulls:
Over 53ft €500/week, plus € 1,000/per charter.
49ft-52ft €400/week, plus € 700/per charter.
44ft-48ft €350/week, plus € 600/per charter.
Up to 43ft €300/week, plus € 500/per charter
Catamarans:
Over 46ft €600/week, plus € 1000/per charter.
42ft-45ft €500/week, plus € 1000/per charter.
38ft-41ft €400/week, plus € 1000/per charter.
Damage Waiver: reduces your financial liability in the event of damage to the yacht, damage or loss of ancillary equipment, or damage caused by a third party during your charter.
Is not refundable under any circumstances and covers any loss or accident to the yacht, the equipment, or third party and all risks of damage/theft whether through negligence or
malicious intent, by the skipper, or by the clients. It is totally indemnified in all cases.
There will be an additional damage waiver charge for any additional week, equal to half of the standard damage waiver cost.
SAILING QUALIFICATIONS
BARE-BOAT CHARTERS (i.e. without hiring a skipper) Please note, our yachts are chartered bare boat, under the condition that at least one member of the crew have a skipper's sailing certificate. One sailing certificate is compulsory for sailing in Greece.
In Greece when chartering a bareboat yacht, according to the port authorities’ requests, the client must provide an original sailing certificate/license.
(in English language or officially translated)
Certificates for motor yachts, sailing on day-light only, or weather limitations are not accepted by the Port Authorities.
INSURANCE
All our yachts are fully insured against damage to hull, gear, and equipment as well as for third-party liability. Please give your attention that yacht’s insurance does not cover your personal belongings and injuries.
PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE:
With all holidays it is advisable to take out personal travel insurance to cover, cancelling or cutting short your holiday, Emergency medical expenses, Travel delay and missed departure, Personal possessions etc. There are many companies/travel agencies that provide this, and you may also have a cover with your household policy.
PROVISIONS
In all our bases, provisioning is not a problem since there are supermarkets inside or close to the marina of departure.
If you want to order in advance, fill in our provisioning form and everything will be delivered to you upon your arrival on the yacht.
Ask us for our provisions list and do not forget to return your order to us at least ten days before your arrival.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
Thanks to our complete inventory and specifications, the only things you have to bring with you are clothes and personal items.
Do not forget list (Recommended items):
- Cotton trousers
- Lots of t-shirts
- Swimming apparel
- Deck shoes
- Shorts
- Casual evening wear
- Large sea towels
- Your music CDs
- A sunhat
- Sunscreen
At the beginning and at the end of the season light waterproof weather gear is recommended, it may also be necessary.
Since storage space in the yachts is limited, it is better to carry your clothes in soft-sided bags and not in suitcases.
BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY.
For any New Bookings:
- PAYMENTS
A 50% deposit is required, upon signing the charter contract and within 7 days of the booking confirmation.
The remaining balance of 50% is required 40 days prior to departure to our bank account.
The full payment is required for the last moment bookings only by credit card, Master, or Visa.
CANCELLATION POLICY.
Booking cancelled, more than 75 days before embarkation, 20% of the total charter fee
Booking cancelled between 74 & 31 days before embarkation, 50% of the total charter fee.
Booking cancelled less than 30 days before embarkation, 100% of the total charter fee.
EXTRAS
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Transfer service upon request (can only be arranged the latest 7 days before embarkation)
Early Embarkation at 14:00hrs (upon request & subject to no damages from the previous charterer): € 200
Internet Pack: Wi-Fi router, 12GB/week € 70
Extra linen: € 10 per set (1xset = 2 sheets, 1 pillowcase, 1 face towel, 1 bath towel)
BBQ Instant Grill € 12/item
Beach towels (yours to keep): € 13/item.
Provisioning service: € 20
Cabin conversion: € 150 (where applicable)
Pets allowed (up to 7kg): € 200.
Automatic Life Jackets (subject to availability): € 30/item/week
*Blister/Gennaker (subject to availability): € 250/week, plus a Refundable Security Deposit of € 600 payable by credit card
* In case of a last-minute cancellation (at the base) the client will be charged in full for the blister’s charter fees, as we are obliged to pay the fees to the supplier.
Safety Net: € 200
SUP (Stand Up Paddle) (subject to availability): € 120/week, plus a Refundable Security Deposit of € 300 payable by credit card.
Thank you for considering SailtheGreekIslands.com for your next sailing holiday.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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