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Terms and conditions of Online bookings Last updated 05/04/18 of MARINA YACHTING CEFALU' s.r.l., located in Cefalù (PA),  Contrada Porto Presidiana, s.n.c., VAT no 0508565.082.7

Terms and conditions of booking for boat hire

1.    Payment

The hirer is expected to pay 30% of the total cost of the boat hire at the time of booking. Payment can be made via PayPal or by any credit card accepted by PayPal. The outstanding balances is due on site when receiving the boat, along with the security deposit which will be returned at the end of the hire period.

2.    Boat services price The price as set out in the booking form does not include the cost of fuel, water supply, lubricants and anything else necessary for the operation of the engine. The boat is delivered to the client with a full tank of fuel and water tank, clean and in full efficiency, and must be returned in the same condition.

3.    Voucher After receiving the payment of the deposit, MARINA YACHTING CEFALU will give permission to print the voucher online as proof of purchase. The voucher must be presented to the service provider on the hire start date. All information regarding travellers must be accurately and correctly provided at the time of booking. All requests for amendments must be sent by e-mail to MARINA YACHTING CEFALU 'to the e-mail address: info@marina-service.net MARINA YACHTING CEFALU ' cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur if you do not receive or read the confirmation / voucher carefully. In the event that you cannot print the voucher, you must notify MARINA YACHTING CEFALU ' inefficiency at least 72 hours before the start date of the service by e-mail: info@marina-service.net

4.    Boat delivery The hire company will deliver the boat at the start port of Presidiana 90015 Cefalu PA in full commission and ready for service.  Should the hire company encounter problems in delivering the boat and the related services at the agreed place and time, or due to adverse weather and navigation conditions, the company will refund the hirer for any unused days but shall not otherwise be liable.

The hirer must check the boat and its contents prior to departure to determine whether the boat is in good working order, is properly outfitted with all standard safety equipment accessory and utensils as listed in the equipment checklist. Any deficiencies or shortcomings must be notified to the hire company prior to departure from the port. The client is not entitled to any reduction of price in case of deficiencies and shortcomings not notified when receiving the boat. The boat must be returned to the agreed place and time. If the client returns the boat late then he will be liable to pay the double of the sum agreed for the hire.   The delayed delivery of the boat can be justified in any event of force majeure caused by conditions beyond the reasonable control of the client, who must however immediately inform the service provider.

5.    Insurance

The Company provides third party boat insurance (mandatory insurance). The KASKO (all risks) insurance covers all damages with a deductible from 250.00 to 800.00 euros (depending on the insurance policy and the value of the boat).  A security deposit between 250.00 to 800.00 Euros, payable in cash or by credit card, will be required at the moment of the boat hire. The deposit will be refunded in full provided that the boat is returned undamaged and clean, within the agreed term.  The security deposit is to paid even when a skipper is hired along with the boat.  In the event of any accident or damage, the hirer must notify the Company of the same as soon as practicably possible. The damages covered by the insurance policy, but not immediately reported to the insurer, will not be recognized, in accordance with the insurance terms and conditions. In these cases, the client is personally responsible for the full amount of expenses incurred, due to failure to notify or late notification of the damage.

6.    Hire contract 

At the delivery of the boat the client will be requested to sign the boat hire contract (according to the art. 376 ss. of the Navigation Code).  7.    Services and obligations of the service provider

The service provider reserves the right to cancel the booking within 15 days prior the hire period.  In which case, the service provider will refund the total of the payments made by the hirer.  

8.    Cancellation

Were the client, for any reason, unable to travel, he can transfer his booking to another person who will assume his rights and duties, provided that the service provider gives his prior express consent. If the client is unable to find a substitute, the service provider will give the client:  •     a full refund of the whole amount paid as a deposit (excluding the refunding costs if this is given after 180 days from the payment) for cancellation received no later than 7 (seven) days prior to the hire start date;  •    50% of the deposit amount (excluding the refunding costs if this is given after 180 days from the payment) for cancellation received 5 (five) or less days prior the hire start date.  In all other cases, the service provider is entitled to keep all deposits paid at the time of booking. 

9.    Arbitration

This agreement is governed by Italian Law.  Any dispute arising, which cannot be resolved by negotiation, must be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Palermo. 

Terms and conditions for tours and excursions  1. Payment The client is expected to pay 30% of the total price as set out in the booking form at the time of booking. Payment can be made via PayPal or by any credit card accepted by PayPal.  The outstanding balances is due on site upon departure.

2. Voucher After receiving the payment of the deposit, MARINA YACHTING CEFALU will give permission to print the voucher on-line as proof of purchase. This must be presented to the service provider on the day of your tour. All information regarding participants must be accurately and correctly provided at the time of booking. All requests for amendments must be sent by e-mail to MARINA YACHTING CEFALU 'to the e-mail address: info@marina-service.net MARINA YACHTING CEFALU ' cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur if you do not receive or read the confirmation / voucher carefully. In the event that you cannot print the voucher, you must notify MARINA YACHTING CEFALU ' inefficiency at least 72 hours before the start date of the service by e-mail: info@marina-service.net

3. Itinerary variations MARINA YACHTING CEFALU 'reserves the right to vary itineraries due to adverse weather conditions in order to guarantee the participants’ safety. In such events, MARINA YACHTING CEFALU ' shall not be liable of any compensation or refund.

4. Limitation of responsibilities MARINA YACHTING CEFALU will not be liable for any injury, illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, delays or any other claim arising from involvement in any activities or provision of any services howsoever suffered, or any circumstances that may occur either fortuitously or by force majeure (wars, civil unrest, strikes, etc.) or by any cause outside of its control or otherwise attributable to the participant. MARINA YACHTING CEFALU 'and its suppliers reserve the right to vary the itineraries in order to improve each tour, for participant convenience, safety and enjoyment.  MARINA YACHTING CEFALU and its suppliers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule each departure of the tour to meet local conditions and regulations.

5. Cancellation Were the client, for any reason, unable to take part in the tour or  excursion, he can transfer his booking to another person who will assume his rights and duties, provided that the service provider gives his prior express consent. If the client is unable to find a substitute, the service provider will give the client:  •     a full refund of the whole amount paid as a deposit (excluding the refunding costs if this is given after 180 days from the payment) for cancellation received no later than 7 (seven) days prior to the excursion start date;  •    50% of the deposit amount (excluding the refunding costs if this is given after 180 days from the payment) for cancellation received 5 (five) or less days prior the excursion start date. 

6. Arbitration

This agreement is governed by Italian Law.  Any dispute arising, which cannot be resolved by negotiation, must be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Palermo.   

7. Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19

The customer undertakes to read and comply with the ministerial guidelines in particular with reference to the use of pleasure craft, available for consultation on our website and for the following URL. Nautical guidelines  https://bit.ly/2ZnDCHb