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Hi, i cant comment about Moorings but did 10 days by the cabin charter in Society Islands with Dream Charter and they were amazing, I suppose it very much depends on the crew you get but i wouldnt hesitate to recommend. Get in touch if you need more details.

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Before Buying a Charter Yacht:

Preliminary "Soul Searching"

As everything else on this web site, the information you're about to read is 100% genuine. It is based upon dozens of authentic experiences coming from past and current charter boat owners. And by the way: The writer of this section is a 3-time charter boat owner himself for a total of 15 years! We will do our best efforts to convey information that is as factual and objective as possible, with all the practical pros and cons. It is very important to understand that this is not a negative approach against charter companies . On the contrary, it is the charter companies that provide to the well-informed buyer/owner the opportunity to fulfill at least some of his objectives or sailing dreams in reasonable conditions, and enjoy one of the greatest lifestyle experiences there is.

So...You have been chartering for several years, and loving every minute of it. But now you've caught the bug: You've been dreaming about owning your own charter yacht. You had many conversations with your wife/husband and the kids. You checked your finances a dozen times, and you said to yourself: Hey! I can do that! Finally, you've made up your mind and you've announced to the family: "That's it! We're doing it. WE'RE BUYING A BOAT".

Now comes the hard part: How, and which company are you going to do this with? So many offerings, one more tempting than the other — you are getting more confused by the minute. You see, charter companies have one thing in common: They all carry lots of promises. But as you can imagine, they don't all equally deliver.

Relax! We're here to help you sort out this information overload. We will tell you everything you need to know about the reality of charter yacht ownership, including what charter companies will not necessarily volunteer to tell you.  Let's start!

The Good News

Let me first say that ever since I purchased my first boat in 1995 (a Jeanneau 52 with one of the big charter companies), and all the way to 2010, I have, of course, experienced some frustrations, some bad years with lower than expected charter income and some headaches of different varieties. However, to this day, I do not regret for one minute buying my 3 boats (I am now ready for my fourth one!) It has given me a great opportunity to:

- Go cruising extensively in the most exotic sailing grounds in the world, without having to worry about the maintenance of the vessel: showing up is basically all I had to do! - Enjoy a great activity with my son, and make him love it; bring him closer to me while teaching him a lot about seamanship, marine science and the environment. - Make a lot of great new friends - Own a boat largely paid for by charter income after years of enjoyment.

Not bad, right? In other words, would I give up the sunsets at anchor in the Virgin Islands with a nice cool drink? Or the phenomenal sailing in the Caribbean Trade Winds?  NO WAY. I can't think of anything I could have spent my money on that would have given me so much enjoyment and fulfillment over the years. It is a great experience, which I will renew as long as I'll be able to. It's just that before signing on the dotted line and engage in this large financial commitment, there are some caution signs one should know about, in order to deal more smoothly with this whole process.

Is Buying a Boat An Investment?

First and foremost, (although less and less charter companies try to present that argument), if you have been led to believe that this is a profitable investment in any way, we've got some news for you: Buying and owning a boat is anything but that, not by any stretch of imagination. However, if done the proper way, buying a charter boat may be a way to:

- Significantly minimize your financial exposure. - Enjoy sailing in fabulous and remote sailing grounds that you probably would not get to see otherwise, and at a greatly reduced cost. - Benefit from all of the above with much less headache than with traditional ownership. (Note: We wrote less headache, not no headache) - Incidentally, satisfy your ego: Telling your acquaintances that you own a yacht in the Caribbean, the Med or in the Pacific is a guaranteed attention-getter!

The Homework

As for any large expenditure, you must do some significant homework beforehand. And remember: Do not get emotional about this. Deal with facts and numbers only.

1. Preliminary Tests You must ask yourself 3 important questions. Depending upon you answer, ownership may or may not be for you.

Question 1 :  Do I intend to keep the boat at the end of the charter management contract, usually 4 to 6 years? Or:.. Will I likely roll over to a new boat with the same charter company?

-  You answered YES: GOOD . Charter boat ownership is in effect a great way to enjoy sailing for a few years without major expenses, AND own the boat at the end of the contract while having the charter income pay for some or all of the mortgage. (More about income and finances later). - You answered NO: NOT GREAT . If you do not intend to keep your boat at the end of the management contract, or trade-in and roll over to a new boat with the same company, then you'll probably want to resell her. If so, here is the skinny on what some charter companies might tell you:

- After 5 years, boats keep a resale value of up to 70%, and... - Our brokerage company will help you sell the boat.

The reality - What charter companies/brokers will not tell you: - Selling a used boat can sometimes be a long, and frustrating experience. Some models re-sell more easily than others. - You seldom, if ever, get the price you thought you would—most definitely not 70% after 5 years or more. - You will get several low-ball offers that will insult your intelligence. - Your wait may be even longer when the brokerage house you chose has 8 or 10 charter boats similar to yours for sale. - If the boat has not been sold before the end of the contract, you will have to keep paying the mortgage and the boat expenses without earning any income on the boat any more. A very tough position to be in!

Solutions to explore : - Do not buy a boat and keep chartering as in the past. - At the end of the contract, move your boat to a second-tier fleet. There are some very good ones, and that is a very good, cost-effective strategy while waiting for the boat to be sold. - Find a charter company that facilitates a trade-up to a new boat. Guaranteed buy-backs are not offered by anyone on the industry. Some companies try to address all the inconveniences above and are offering options like selling the boat without charging a commission, if you buy a new boat from them (Dream Yacht offers that option).

Question 2 :  Do I intend to use the boat extensively during the contract (like, 3 weeks+ a year)?

- You answered YES: GOOD again. Significant use of the boat will make ownership less expensive than simple chartering, not to mention the extensive enjoyment. - You answered NO: NOT GREAT . If you do not intend to use your boat a lot, but have answered YES to the first question, you may proceed further with careful consideration, and make sure you consider all negative factors closely.

Now,  If you answered NO to BOTH questions 1 & 2, then I seriously suggest you reconsider. You're much better off continuing to charter as in the past since charter boat ownership does not present any advantage in your situation, except satisfaction of your ego (see above). It has been recognized over and over by charter boat owners that ownership does not make sense (financially or otherwise) if one does not use the boat much or keep her after the contract.

Question 3 : Do I need to borrow over the reasonable ratios in regard to all my assets in order to afford the boat?

If it is the case: DO NOT DO IT. STOP READING RIGHT NOW AND FORGET IT! Alternatively, consider a smaller boat, until the numbers fit. Many owners find themselves "upside down" at the end of the contract, when they owe more money to the bank than the boat is really worth! Similarly, do not count on the boat income for anything else than paying down the mortgage every month. That would be a fatal mistake! In other words: You must apply all the charter income towards your mortgage or note, including any cash flow surplus you may get.

Last absolute death-trap to avoid at ANY COST: Using a mortgage that is for more than 12 years. Some salespersons (aka financial criminals) in the industry try to sell boats with TWENTY-YEAR mortgages, to make their proforma's cah flow look better. That is a GUARANTEE that you will be severely upside down on your mortgage. The dream boat adventure will then turn into one of your worst nightmares.

If you successfully passed your tests, you're in good shape! Now it's time to make choices.

2. Your Choices

We will assume here that you will acquire a bareboat (see bareboat vs. crewed discussion.) You have 3 main decisions to make: Which management company, which type of boat, and which location. But before we get into this, I strongly suggest you try to talk to current boat owners with the companies you have in mind, but preferably not the ones the company has pre-selected. To do that, you can hang out at major Boat Shows (Newport, RI, Annapolis, MD, Oakland, CA, etc.) and ask one of the people attending the management company booth to introduce you to a couple of current owners. (There are always some owners hanging out there.) They should be more than happy to do this and you will have the effect of surprise. And/or go on the Internet: Boating newsgroups (Sailonline forum   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/charterboatowners/   www.traveltalkonline.com) will help you find owners. Do it. You will learn a lot.

  The Charter Companies :  You will find lots of companies on the market, large to small. Here are the pros and cons for each.

Large Companies:  There are 3 large companies:

Dream Yacht Charter - About 950 boats 35 bases worldwide

Moorings - About 250 boats, 20 bases worldwide;

Sunsail - About 500 boats, 40 bases worldwide.

Note: Although they are distinct companies, Moorings and Sunsail now belong to the same  company (KKR), a large New York private equity firm. Moorings and Sunsail sell boats that are sort-off cookie-cutters (no customization allowed) and offers one management program. Dream Yachts lets owners buy their boat from several major brands and lets buyers customize their boat to their taste in many cases. It is currently the only charter company to offer this with a guaranteed income. They also offer 5 or 6 different management programs.

Pros : - Been around for a long time. - Relatively financially solid, but ask for recent financial statements anyway (not an easy one, but some companies volunteer it). -Large selection of boats. - Worldwide bases where you can sail boats similar to yours, using what veteran owners call "Reciprocals". Some companies (like Sunsail) even offer exchanges with land-based resorts. - The company will guarantee your income and will take care and pay for all the maintenance, docking, insurance, etc. You pay nothing. You can make a very accurate financial projection of where you'll be at the end of the contract. - Standardized maintenance and hurricane procedures. - Standardized, proven phase-out procedures. - If they go under, which is highly unlikely, you will sweat a little, but they will probably be bought out and you will not be left hanging.

Cons : - No flexibility if you want a boat model they do not offer, or if you want additional custom features or equipment on the yacht - except from Dream Yacht Charter. - Limited owner's use of the boat (9 to 12 weeks a year); - Customer service somewhat less personal, although Dream Yachts makes lots of efforts on this aspect, with smaller bases and easy access to management.

Medium and Small Companies The ones we like are Tortola Marine Management (TMM), Horizon Yacht Charters* and BVI Yacht Charters in the British Virgin Islands. CYOA in the US Virgin Islands. Typically, those companies have fleets of about 20 to 60 boats, a very close relationship with owners, and excellent customer service. * Recently, thanks to its collaboration with the German boat bulder Bavaria, Horizon has grown much larger and has opened several bases throughout the Caribbean and USA.

Pros - Customer service more personal and easier to get in touch with; - Concerns like Tortola Marine Management and Horizon voluntarily limit the bases fleets to a manageable size so they can take quality and personal care of their customers and boat owners; - Some have been in business for a long time. However, this is an active industry: Some companies might have a new management. Verify this. - More flexibility in choice of boats and equipment if you want a particular model; - Unlimited owner's use of the boat (except Horizon).

Cons - Financial status of the company has to be checked: If a small charter company goes belly-up, it will most probably disappear and leave you in a panic. However, the ones we show above have been in business for quite a long time. - No guaranteed income. Your financial projections always remain hypothetical. You will be hit hard on the income if another bad hurricane season hits the islands again. - Few locations- sometimes only one location offered; thus no other bases available for "reciprocal time"; - Maintenance and phase-out and hurricane procedures to be thoroughly checked.

Implications of Your Charter Company Choice The big guys (Dream Yacht, Moorings and Sunsail) typically offer: - Guaranteed income even if your boat never goes out on charter. Income typically equals 8 to 10% per year of the value of the boat new. - All maintenance and expenses paid by the company. You pay literally nothing. - Use of reciprocal charters in many other locations worldwide - Generous but limited owner's use: 9 to 12 weeks a year, with a limit on weeks in hi-season.

The smaller outfits typically offer: - Not-guaranteed , variable income equal to roughly 60 to 75% of the charter income; - Company performs the maintenance, but you (the owner) pay all expenses: you will be billed for maintenance, docking, insurance, etc. Those companies charge a mark-up on parts over cost. - Unlimited owners' use. - Few other locations geared to exchange programs.

Do you see where we are going here? I do not want to generalize because there are exceptions for everything. But in a nutshell, the big companies are better suited for owners who are happy with limited owner's use and who, basically, want a completely headache free, not-too-emotional kind of ownership.  The smaller companies are much better suited for owners who want to own a particular type of boat, (TMM for example, will take almost any boat you'd like in their fleet) with customized features, like to sail a lot, maybe go out on their boat 2 months at a time, and like to be very involved with their boat.

So as you can see, your choice here can drive you in 2 completely different universes. You will have to very carefully assess which one is best for your needs.

The Boat Type :  Obviously, your choice of boat will stem from your budget. And although you might find some price differences between companies for similar boats -mainly because of equipment differences- eventually, you will get the same bottom line, as in "You get what you pay for". The main question is: Monohull (more affordable) or Catamaran. But that is another discussion: just know that the massive, long term trend is driven by catamarans, especially in the Caribbean.  Once your budget is defined, several criteria should guide your choice.

-  Will you sail mostly with your wife/husband/significant other only? or.... - Will you often take the kids or friends along? If so, you will need more staterooms/heads. Would you consider the roominess and stability of a catamaran — great for young kids? Or are you a hard-core monohull sailor?  - Assuming you will keep the boat after the end of the contract, will she suit your goals back home? Same question if you intend to go cruising for an extended period of time at the end of the contract.

Very important : All things being equal, all boats do not bring in the same charter income. Some boat sizes/configurations are more popular than others among charterers. Therefore, if you choose a contract with a percentage-based income (see contract section), you'll want to know exactly what kind of income boats similar to yours have generated over the last, say, 2/3 years. For that, during the course of your contract negotiation, you have to ask the management company to show you the listings of real bookings achieved by boats similar to yours, at the base you will choose (see below.) Most companies will show you "proformas" of future potential bookings. Not good enough. Proformas can be deceiving, vague and optimistic. Insist for the real stuff. If the company has nothing to hide, they should have no problem disclosing this information to you.

The Boat Location

This is a matter of personal preference, but here are some criteria.  If you plan to base your boat in the Caribbean, bear in mind that the South Caribbean, also called the Windward, (Grenada, St. Lucia, Martinique) present more sailing challenges, with a lot of open ocean sailing, longer legs, and generally stronger winds than in the Northern Caribbean, also called the Leeward, (US and British Virgin Islands, St. Martin). So your sailing self-confidence and your anchoring technique will have to be up to par in the Windward.

Conversely, the northern part (US and British Virgin) offers an almost unlimited diversity of sailing grounds and anchorages in a relatively small area. Personally, this area has been my long-time favorite.

In the Bahamas and the Florida Keys, waters are much shallower, so catamarans are more adapted to the grounds and will let you go places that monohulls cannot access. In case you choose a variable income program, the Bahamas are (as of this writing) a very popular charter area bringing good income to a boat, especially a catamaran.

Very important : For similar boats, all bases do not bring in the same charter income. Some are more popular than others among charterers. Therefore, if you choose a contract with a percentage-based income (see contract section), you will want to know, again, what kind of bookings boats similar to yours have gotten over the last 2 years (see above, section 2.2.) Thus, if for geographical preference, you elect to base your vessel in a somewhat remote area, we strongly suggest that you go for a contract with guaranteed income. Some remote locations, with the advantage of being very exotic, might also have the problem of lacking competent mechanics and surveyors. Even parts could be hard to come by.

Finally, check how practical and pricey is the airline access from your hometown to the base you'd like.

Well, you have done your homework, made your choices, and you feel comfortable. You are armed to the teeth and ready to go to the next step: Contact several charter companies and start getting a feel for the real thing. But as we hope you understand by now, this is not a simple process, and we urge you to carefully tale all the steps above!

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If you would like to leave the helm to your professional Captain and take delight in the culinary pleasures of your private Chef, then a Moorings Crewed Yacht Charter is perfect for you. The utmost in personal service, premier yachts, and a deeply rejuvenating experience awaits you with the promise of memories that will last a lifetime. Every hour in paradise is yours to spend swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing at your own pace.

This all-inclusive experience not only provides you with a Captain and Chef, but all water toys, food, snacks, drinks and cocktails are included as well. Your crew’s excellent local knowledge will ensure you discover all the best places to go, at the best times to go there. Read more to see what is included on your Crewed Yacht Charter.

Charter Bareboat - Skipper Yourself, Sail or Power:

If you have sailed or boated previously, even if you have not spent much time as captain, you will likely qualify to charter one of our yachts. An understanding of basic seamanship, boat handling and navigation is all that is required for a yacht charter in many of our locations. No formal certification is required for most regions. By completing our Sailing or Boating Resume and submitting it online, we will immediately inform you what size yacht you qualify to sail with us and which destinations are appropriate for your experience. Formal Qualifications are required for our destinations in the Mediterranean and in Belize. Please see the links to the right to learn more.

We will ensure you are completely comfortable before you leave the dock. Prior to departure, you will receive a detailed Charter Briefing on your cruising area and a full Yacht Orientation aboard your yacht on its operation and equipment. If you wish, we will even provide you with a complimentary Moorings "Friendly Skipper" who will join you for up to a half-day on the first day of your trip at no additional cost.

Charter with a Skipper - Sail or Power:

A charter with the option of a Moorings Skipper is an excellent choice if you have never chartered before, want to book a yacht that's larger than you're comfortable handling, or simply want more time for rest and relaxation. You can still charter the yacht of your dreams — with a little help. Leave the work and responsibility to your Skipper, or choose to take the helm under the Skipper's guidance. With years of cruising experience and a wealth of local knowledge, our Skippers are the ideal guides to your cruising area.

Today, after more than 50 years at sea, The Moorings has established its reputation as the world's premier yacht charter company. Our award-winning charter fleet now includes more than 400 yachts in 20+ destinations across the globe. Whether it’s a self-skippered monohull, a Sail catamaran with a skipper at the helm, a high-performance Power catamaran or a Crewed yacht with a captain and chef—we’re here to make your time on the water truly unforgettable.

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In preparation for the reopening of our global charter destinations, we are hard at work reshaping our policies with the safety of our staff and charter guests being of upmost importance. We have aligned our cleaning procedures with the current guidance of the relevant authorities including the WHO, CDC and local operating governments. Rest assured that when you set sail again, we have taken precautions which endeavor to keep you and your family safe and provide you with peace of mind to make the most of your time on the water.

These policies have been introduced specifically in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are continuing to monitor and respond to the ongoing circumstances surrounding Covid-19 and local government regulations and therefore we may update our policies accordingly in the future. You are encouraged to check this page, or contact your Vacation Planner:

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All charter packages advertised in our brochures and on our website are operated by Mariner International Travel, Inc. trading as "The Moorings," a business registered at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801, USA with an address for the administration of paperwork at 93 N. Park Place Blvd, Clearwater, Florida, 33759, USA. All references to "The Moorings", "the Company", "we", "us" or "our" is a reference to Mariner International Travel, Inc. and its affiliates, owners, officers, agents and employees, as well as the named yacht or substitute yacht, including its master and crew.

The payment of your initial deposit and the acceptance of your signature to these Terms and Conditions (this "Agreement" or these "Terms and Conditions") by us creates a contractual relationship between the Company and you, the lead charterer or passenger of the yacht provided by the Company (individually and for and on behalf of the other passengers of the yacht, and hereinafter collectively referred to as "you", the "Charterer" or the "Passenger"). Please read the following information carefully. In order for your booking to be completed, you must indicate your acceptance of this Agreement by signing and returning this Agreement to the Company by mail to 93 N. Park Place Blvd, Clearwater, Florida 33759 Attn: After Sales; or scan and email to [email protected], no later than fourteen (14) days after receipt of payment of your initial deposit. For confirmation, please call 1-727-800-4755

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Whether you are wanting to sail yourself on a Moorings bareboat catamaran , take the helm of a Moorings power catamaran , or relax in style on a Moorings all-inclusive crewed yacht , The Moorings is the only global charter company that offers all three charter options.

Whether it’s a sailing catamaran; a sailing monohull; or a power catamaran your adventure on the open waters will be a truly unforgettable experienceWith the largest fleet in the charter industry, you can choose from an abundant selection of charter vacation types .

The Moorings world class catamarans offer forward cockpit seating and forward access doors from the galley, comfortable interior and exterior living spaces, helm stations that are designed for 360-degree visibility and ease-of-use with electronics easy to access and improved air circulation throughout the yacht. The Moorings power catamarans offer full-size, hard-top flybridges complete with helm station, wet bar, electric grill, and u-shaped seating providing an ideal living space for all passengers.

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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (“ Terms ”) CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND OBLIGATIONS AS WELL AS A SECTION GOVERNING THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF DISPUTES. THESE TERMS ALSO CONTAIN A LEGALLY BINDING RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. By creating a username, a login, clicking submit, using the services of Charter Experts, LLC d/b/a Virgin Island Sailing® (“ Broker ) or by accessing Broker’s website, you agree that you have read, and acknowledge your acceptance of these Terms. The Terms are subject to change at any time without notice at Broker’s sole discretion. Additionally, any transaction for which you have made payment shall be governed by the form of Terms in effect at the time of such payment notwithstanding any subsequent changes hereto.

If you are obtaining a quote, information, booking travel for and/or securing or procuring a Charter (as that term is defined in Section 1 below) for more than just yourself, all references below to “Charterer” or “you” (and derivations thereof) shall be read to mean you on behalf of yourself and each individual within your group for whom you are obtaining a quote, information, booking travel for and/or securing or procuring Charter.

These Terms shall be read together and construed, to the fullest extent possible, to be in concert with any other agreement by or among Broker and Charterer. To the extent they cannot be so construed, then in the event of any direct conflict between these Terms and any other agreement by or among Broker and Charterer (including but not limited to the agreement executed by Charterer for a Charter Reservation (as that term is defined in Section 1 below), these Terms shall prevail.

• Prepaid Charter Reservations . Typically, Broker negotiates charter rates in advance with the yacht owner or charter company (“ Charter Provider ”) to obtain cost-effective rates, and facilitate reservations and availability for yacht charters, excursions and travel (the “ Charter ”). Broker also provides services to you by facilitating the booking of reservations for consideration and receives a commission from the Charter Provider (the “ Broker Fee ”). The Broker Fee is included in the pre-negotiated Charter rate provided to you, plus taxes and other fees where applicable. You agree that your payment is for the total amount set forth in the applicable Charter agreement (which Charter Provider may refer to as a Charter Contract, Charter Agreement, Booking Terms & Conditions, Instructions and Terms for Accommodations, as well as other derivations) provided to you by Broker (“ Charter Agreement ”). Upon execution of the Charter Agreement and receipt of the applicable deposit, you will have made a reservation for the Charter that authorizes Broker to facilitate the Charter on your behalf (“Charter Reservation”), including making payment arrangements with the Charter Provider. You further agree that Broker is a third-party beneficiary to the Charter Agreement and shall have the right to enforce such agreement to the extent it deems such enforcement necessary or advisable to protect its rights hereunder or under the Charter Agreement.

  Broker retains the Broker Fee as compensation in arranging your Charter Reservation. The Broker Fee varies based on the amount and type of Charter and/or services provided by Broker.  By making a Charter Reservation, you accept and agree to the relevant cancellation and no-show policy of the Charter Provider set forth in the Charter Agreement. Cancellation and no-show policies vary for each Charter. Carefully read the Charter Agreement and additional information provided to you by Broker. It is expressly agreed by Charterer that the Broker Fee is earned at the time the Charter Reservation is made. Late payment, wrong credit card or debit card details, invalid credit or debit cards, or insufficient funds are for your own risk and account, and you will not be entitled to any refund of any prepaid amount unless the Charter Provider expressly agrees otherwise under the Charter Agreement or in some other signed writing.

• Charter Rules and Restrictions . Additional terms and agreements will apply to your Charter Reservation and any purchase or rental of equipment or other items, supplies, provisions and travel you may select. Please read those additional terms carefully. In particular, if you have purchased airfare, please ensure that you read the full terms and conditions of carriage issued by the supplier. You agree to abide by the terms of purchase imposed by any supplier with whom you elect to deal, including but not limited to payment of all amounts when due and compliance with the supplier’s rules and restrictions regarding availability, charges, fares, and use of products and services.
• Payment . All payments must be made by personal check, bank/wire transfer, ACH payment and/or with a major credit card unless otherwise expressly stated. The total price for the Charter Reservation will be billed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated. Some banks and credit card companies impose fees for international transactions. If you are making a reservation from outside of the United States on a US credit card, your bank may convert the payment amount to your local currency and charge you a conversion fee. This means the amount listed on your credit or bank card statement may be in your local currency and therefore a different figure than the amount provided by Broker for the Charter Reservation. In addition, a foreign transaction fee may be assessed if the financial institution that issued your credit card is located outside of the United States. Booking international travel may be considered to be an international transaction by the financial institution or card company. The currency exchange rate and foreign transaction fee is determined solely by your financial institution on the day that it processes the transaction. If you have any questions about these fees or the exchange rate applied to your booking, please contact your financial institution. Broker shall not be liable to you for any such service, conversion, or exchange fee.

  Broker expressly reserves the right to cancel your Charter Reservation if full payment is not timely received as set forth in the Charter Agreement.

• Cancellation and Rescheduling . You may cancel or change your Charter Reservation as set forth in the Charter Agreement by and among you, the Charter Provider and/or Broker. Please note that some Charter Providers do not permit changes to or cancellation of reservations after they are made, or after a certain date, as indicated in the Charter Agreement. You agree to abide by the terms of the Charter Agreement with respect to your Charter Reservation. Broker will not be responsible for reimbursing Charterer for any previously tendered deposits or payments by Charterer and disclaims all liability for the failure of a Charter Provider to refund or return any such funds.
• Credit Card Transactions and Chargebacks . If for any reason, any Charter Provider is unable to provide the Charter, or any part thereof, for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against the Charter Provider, and not against Broker. However, Broker will use reasonable efforts to assist you and Charter Provider in reaching a resolution to a dispute between you and the Charter Provider. In the event that your payment has already been transferred from Broker to Charter Provider or to an escrow account, you agree that you will not seek a chargeback against Broker for such amounts transferred. You further agree to indemnify and hold Broker harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage or expense (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) that Broker may incur in connection with chargebacks against Broker or under the Charter Agreement and your performance thereunder. If Broker incurs any costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, to recover any payments charged back by your credit card company or other financial institution, you agree that you will be liable for these costs. If your payment is declined for any reason, you agree to settle any amounts owed to Broker via money order, cashier’s check, personal check or bank/ACH transfer immediately.
• Broker Responsibility . Broker makes arrangements with the Charter Provider. Broker additionally makes additional arrangements with other suppliers for the various components and other services that comprise your Charter (“Charter Suppliers”). Broker is not an agent of these Charter Providers or the Charter Suppliers (and the Charter Providers and Charter Suppliers are not agents of Broker). Broker expressly disclaims any liability for the actions or omissions of the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers. The Charter Providers and the Charter Suppliers reserve the right to refuse service to you at their sole discretion. Broker assumes no liability for the acts of the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers in refusing service. Broker is not responsible for schedule changes and does not offer compensation for those changes. Broker is not responsible under any circumstances for any injury or damages you may suffer, in connection with sea, air or ground transportation, hotel accommodations, or other travel or excursion services arranged by Broker.

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Excepting only liability that directly arises from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Broker, you will not hold Broker responsible for any injury, damage or loss you may suffer while on a Charter, whether incurred on the Charter or in connection with any other rental, purchase, excursion or activity, regardless of the relationship of any of the foregoing with the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers.

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You understand that Broker recommends purchasing travel insurance to cover certain risks inherent in travel such as supplier bankruptcy and the inability to travel due to a medical or personal emergency.

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Broker has no special knowledge regarding the Charter Provider’s or Charter Supplier’s financial condition, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards, or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel during or otherwise in connection with your Charter.

• Limitation on Liability . In no event shall Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and/or their respective affiliates, or any employees, agents, officers, directors, members or managers of any of the foregoing (“Broker and Charter Releasees”), be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, your access to, display of or use the Broker’s website, the Charter or services provided to you in connection with the Charter (including, but not limited to, your reliance upon opinions of the Broker), whether based on a theory of negligence, contract, tort, strict liability, consumer protection statutes, or otherwise, and even if Broker and/or any other of the Broker and Charter Releasees have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If, despite the limitation above, Broker or the Broker and Charter Releasees are found liable for any loss or damage which arises out of or in any way connected with any of the occurrences described above, then Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Supplier and the Broker and Charter Releasees will in no event exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (a) the Broker Fee, and (b) One-Hundred Dollars (US $100.00).

The foregoing limitation of liability reflects the allocation of risk between the parties. The limitations specified in this section will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in these Terms is found to have failed of its essential purpose. The limitations of liability provided in these Terms inure to the benefit of Broker and/or its providers.

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The Ferretti Group, one of the world top companies specializing in the design, building and sale of motor yachts, with an amazing portfolio of eight of the most exclusive and prominent brands, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Moscow Boat Show 2013. From 12 to 17 March, two of the Group fleet’s most successful yachts will be presented as absolute premieres for the Russian market: motor yacht Ferretti 530, representing Ferretti Yachts , and the 27-foot Iseo superyacht tender by Riva .

Ferretti 530 Yacht to make her Russian premiere at Moscow Boat Show

This year’s Moscow Boat Show will also offer the Ferretti Group the opportunity to announce all yachting enthusiasts in Russia and Northern Eurasia a new important achievement in its international growth: the renewal of its exclusive dealership agreement for the Russian Federation with its partner Premium Yachts , one of the leading dealers operating in the boating sector in Russia , which will represent the Ferretti Yachts , Pershing , Itama , Bertram , Riva e Mochi Craft and Ferretti Custom Line brands.

The agreement – which was officially announced today during a press conference attended, among others, by Ferruccio Rossi (Ferretti Group’s CEO), Alexey Kurochkin (Premium Yachts’s President), and Stefano Campanelli (Sales Manager for the EMEA area for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Mochi Craft and Ferretti Custom Line) – is part of Ferretti Group’s strategy for a further expansion on the European markets offering the best short/medium-term growth perspectives, also thanks to the financial soundness regained following the strategic partnership forged with the Weichai Group.

More specifically, the Russian boating market holds a great potential for the Ferretti Group’s development because of the rapid growth of average wealth among the population and an increasing interest for Made in Italy luxury goods, like Ferretti Group yachts.

Through the renewal of the agreement with Premium Yachts, the Group will further strengthen its highly selected distribution network – which currently includes approximately 60 dealers ensuring the best possible customer care in more than 80 countries worldwide – as well as its presence in the traditional EMEA ( Europe , Middle East , Africa ) area, one of the three macro-regions (besides the America and the Asia-Pacific) into which the Group’s sales structure is divided.

Moreover, in a medium/long-term perspective, the Ferretti Group is expecting an increasing interest on the Russian market not only for flying bridge yachts above 70’ in length, but also towards smaller crafts, both flybridge and open/coupé ones, which are particularly suitable for river cruising or pleasure boating in Russia’s large lakes. Consequently, the renewal of the dealership agreement with Premium Yachts also allows to look ahead at the future aiming to conquer new market segments where less competitors are currently present in terms of both products and geographic location.

The press conference, which was held today at the Lotte Hotel in Moscow, had also the objective of introducing attending journalists and yachting enthusiasts to the main new products launched by the Ferretti Group over the last few months, namely: motor yacht Ferretti 870 , Ferretti 690 yacht , and the project of the new flagship Ferretti 960 superyacht for the Ferretti Yachts brand; luxury yacht Pershing 82 ’ and superyacht Pershing 108’ New Edition for Pershing; Riva 63’ Virtus and the project of the new Riva flagship, 122’ Mythos yacht , as well as the entire range of the Itama, Bertram and Mochi Craft brands.

The yachts launched over the last few months by CRN – the Group’s brand specialising in the construction of steel and aluminium yachts between 40 and 90 metres – were also presented during the conference: the two superyachts: CRN superyacht Jade (60 metres long) and CRN mega yacht Chopi Chopi (80 metres long), the latter being one of the largest pleasure vessels ever built in Italy and the largest one ever built by the Ancona-based shipyard.

“The renewal of our dealership agreement with an important partner like Premium Yachts – which has worked on the Russian market for almost 10 years and can boast an outstanding product knowledge and an excellent local market penetration – and the presentation of the Group’s latest models are an integral part of our development strategy on the EMEA markets offering the best growth perspectives in the short-medium term,” stated Ferruccio Rossi, Ferretti Group’s CEO. “The Moscow Boat Show 2013, which has now reached its sixth edition, will extend over approximately 45,000 square metres this year and will be attended by more than 350 international boating companies. This Show represents an interesting business opportunity for us and an unmissable event in terms of visibility, since we are identifying a considerable growth potential in this area thanks to the timeless attractiveness of our products – true ambassadors of Made in Italy production all over the world”.

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Looking ahead to the 2024 MYBA Charter Show in Genoa

Last minute yacht charter deals in the Bahamas

49m sailing yacht ANIMA MARIS is offering discounted rates for the remaining summer weeks in Croatia