What To Bring
- Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen)
- Swimwear
- Camera
- Small backpack or carry bag (no suitcases or wheels)
What's Included
- Captain and two crew members
- Access to one guest cabin for the storage of belongings and purpose of attire change
- Stand-up paddle board
- Kayak
- Two sea scooters
- Inflatable water toys
- Snorkel gear including stinger suits
- Rates include fuel
- Beach towels
What's Extra
- Additional hour- $1,500
- Damage deposit - $2,000 paid before departure on Day Charters
- BYO Alcohol – Order can be placed at a local bottle shop and the crew can collect this (upon request only – No Surcharge)
- Catering– BYO catering for $25pp or please ask us for more information about catering options (kids menu for $35pp)
- Public Holiday surcharge of 20% may apply
- Fuel Surcharge for Airlie Beach pick up| $1,500
- Up to 20 people possible from Hamilton Island - available upon request. Ask us for more details
Terms and Conditions
Important Information
Cruise Ship Passengers:
If your cruise ship itinerary or departure times change within the cancellation policy of your vessel, we will do our best to assist you in finding other alternatives. However, in most cases we will not be able to issue any kind of refund. It is for this reason, that we strongly recommend you have travel insurance, as cruise ship schedules are known to change frequently.
The hiring party includes the hiring party’s family, employees, agents and guests. In these terms and conditions, unless the context otherwise requires, the singular includes the plural and vice versa. Children are defined as persons under the age of sixteen years.
The master reserves the right to terminate the charter at any time should the conditions of the charter be breached.
Deposit terms:
A deposit of 50% of the total charter fee must be paid to secure the booking with the balance to be paid in full no less than 14 days prior to the charter date. The payment confirms the hiring party's acceptance of these terms and conditions even if the agreement is not signed by the hirer. Failure to pay the deposit or balance will void the booking.
Charter payment terms:
Outstanding vessel hire and any additional costs are to be paid full in no less than 14 days prior to the charter date.
Amendment: A fee of $400 and any rate difference as per schedule is required to amend an existing charter date. Charter deposit is credited to an amended date.
Public holidays:
Owner reserves the right to amend payment terms on busy dates or public holidays.
Non-refundable:
All payments are non-refundable. Travel insurance is recommended.
Bond:
A security deposit of $5,000 will be taken either as a credit card guarantee or held in cash payable no less than 14 days prior to the commencement of the charter. The hirer acknowledges that they are chartering a high value vessel and that utmost care must be taken at all times. Any damages caused by the hiring party will be the responsibility of the hirer, who will reimburse all costs of rectification to NISI. Care should be taken with all surfaces such as timber floors and stone benchtops. Do not use products that could mark fabrics or cause damage to the premium finishes of the vessel.
CONDITIONS OF CHARTER VESSEL: M.Y. NISI
Access:
Day charters have access to one guest cabin to store belongings and change. Day charter guests are not permitted use of beds.
Duration:
The duration of the charter is the charter period. The charter period includes time taken by passengers to embark and disembark and the master may pull into the point of disembarkation up to 10 minutes prior to the end of the charter period to allow time for passengers to disembark the vessel. If passengers take longer than 15 minutes past the end of the charter period to disembark, the hirer reserves the right to charge for every 30-minute period thereafter (or part thereof) at pro rata the charter fee. The owner is not responsible for any delays caused by the late arrival of the hirer or any passengers, delays at the wharf caused by third parties or any other events beyond the control of the owner.
No shoes: Strict no-shoe policy onboard the vessel.
No nudity: strict no-nudity policy onboard the vessel.
Smoking: strictly only permitted when berthed and in designated area specified by the crew.
Safety briefing: all guests must participate in a safety briefing on embarking.
Extension: should the hirer wish to extend the charter beyond the agreed duration, this will be subject to availability and additional charges will apply.
Availability:
Should the vessel become unavailable for any reason including inoperability, damage, safety or crew availability, the operator reserves the right to substitute a suitable alternative vessel or where suitable alternative vessel is unavailable a refund will be offered. The owner shall then have no further liability to the hirer beyond that refund.
Destination and itinerary:
It is agreed that the Hirer may determine the general movements, program and destination of the vessel within limits of this agreement, but it is understood that the captain is in full command, and the hirer agrees to depend upon the captain for safe navigation of the vessel, and at all times to abide by their judgment as to sailing, weather, anchorage, clearance, and the like.
Maximum capacity:
The hirer shall not, at any time during the charter period, exceed the maximum number of booked passengers. Where children are taken onboard, the hirer will be fully responsible for their safety, conduct and entertainment and no member of the crew shall be called upon in any way to be responsible for their safety, behaviour or entertainment. Final guest manifest to be confirmed by the hirer and returned to operator prior to charter date.
Watersports:
All guests entering the water do so at their own risk. NISI, its owners, crew or representatives shall not be liable for accidents, injuries or death due to swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking or any other water-based activity or use of the vessel’s tender or other equipment supplied or otherwise.
Illicit substances:
The use or consumption or illegal drugs by anyone either ashore or afloat is strictly prohibited. The consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of injury and the Hirer accepts that risk. The owner shall not be liable for any personal injury or death arising from or in any way related to the use or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs.
Use of the yacht:
The hirer shall use the vessel exclusively as a pleasure vessel for the use of himself and his guests. The hirer agrees that:
- No more than the specified number in his/her party shall be carried aboard the vessel.
- No pets or animals are brought on board.
- No narcotics shall be used or carried on board.
- Children must be under the control of a responsible adult. That adult is responsible for the conduct and personal safety of the children while on board.
- The use by him/her and their guests shall not cause any nuisance or offense to any person.
- All guests shall comply with the Laws and Regulations of Australia.
- Maximum guests on the vessel's tender at one time must not exceed 4. Operation is only under the control of qualified crew.
Non-assignment:
The Hirer shall not assign this agreement or sub-let the vessel without the consent, in writing, of the owner.
Owner's rights and obligations:
- Agreement to Let: the owner shall let the vessel for the charter period and agrees not to enter into any other agreement for the same period.
- Delivery: the owner shall deliver the vessel to the port of delivery in full working order, clean and good condition and ready for service.
- Crew: the owner shall provide a properly qualified captain and properly qualified crew.
- Delay in delivery: if for any reason, the owner is unable to make the vessel available to the hirer at the commencement of the charter period, the owner may at their absolute discretion make a pro-rata refund of the charter hire for the lost period, or, if it is mutually so agreed, shall allow pro-rata extension of the charter period.
- If by reason of force majeure, the yacht is not available due to breakdown of machinery, grounding, collision, or other cause so as to prevent reasonable use of the yacht, the charter shall be replaced by at least similair or better vessel, the hirer may cancel the agreement and a full refund of the charter fee will be paid.
Captain's authority:
The captain shall observe all reasonable directions given to him by the hirer regarding the movement of the vessel, wind, weather and other conditions permitting, but retains full authority as the master of the vessel and is not bound to observe any direction which, in the captain’s sole disretion might result in the yacht or any of its occupants being placed at risk. Further, without prejudice to any other remedy of the owner, if in the reasonable opinion of the captain, the hirer of any of his guests fails to observe all or any part of their obligations and after the captain has given due warning to the hirer in respect of same, the captain shall be entitled to return the vessel to port and upon such return, the charter period shall be terminated without any entitlement by the hirer to any refund of the charter fee.
Travel insurance:
The hirer is responsible for non-refundable charter fees in the event of any charter cancellation or reduction caused by any occurrence, and accordingly, the owner recommends that travel insurance is obtained by the hirer.
Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) in the amount of 20% of vessel hire is to be paid in addition to the charter fee, which covers expenses including additional fuel and relevant costs for the vessel and its tender, provisions for food/beverages, special requests and other additional costs for the vessel, crew, client and guests during the entire charter period. A reconciliation of the APA will be provided at the conclusion of the charter. Any APA not used will be returned to the hirer post charter by direct deposit. On the other hand, if expenses exceed the APA the hirer will be required to reimburse the vessel as they leave the charter.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit the non-refundable deposit. All balance payments are due 2 months prior to departure. Failure to pay the remaining balance before this scheduled date will result in the termination of the charter and forfeit of the non-refundable deposit. Once the balance payment has been made, no-shows and client cancellations made within 45 days of departure forfeit 100% of the full ticket price.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
