BARGE
CRUISING LIMITED
TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
Your cruise price is inclusive of the following:
*Accommodations with private shower
*Morning coffee and afternoon tea
*Breakfast
*Excursions and entry fees
*Luncheon
*Private transfers to and from Actief (from specified meeting point)
*Dinner
*All bar drinks and table wines
*Use
of bicycles
Cruise price does not include:
Air transportation, airport taxes,
health or accident insurance, trip cancellation, optional hot air balloon
flights and other activities not stipulated herein, special vintages, items of
a personal nature such as laundry, purchases of gratuities for the crew.
Gratuities
If you are satisfied with the
service on board, onboard gratuities are recommended in the region of 5%
Payments:
1. Individual Bookings:
A deposit of $750 US per person is
payable at the time of booking. The balance is payable 120 days prior to
departure date. A signed booking form
is required at the time of departure. If not available at that time, all other passenger information must be
completed and returned to Barge Cruising Limited 30 days prior to
departure.
2. Charter Bookings:
To charter the entire vessel a
deposit of 25% of the entire charter cost is payable at the time of
booking. The balance is payable 120
days prior to departure date. A signed
booking form is required at the time of departure. If not available at that time, all other passenger information
must be completed and returned to Barge Cruising Limited 30 days prior
to departure.
Cancellations:
Cancellations must be made in
writing to Barge Cruising Limited. No refunds are payable to unused
portions of any cruise.
Cancellation Charges
1. Individual Bookings:
More than 120 days prior to departure
we will deduct $150 from your deposit to cover administration costs.
Between 90 - 120 days, the entire
deposit
Less than 90 days, the entire
cruise cost
2. Charter Bookings
Deposits are non-refundable.
Up to 120 days prior to departure, deposits may be applied towards individual bookings.
Less than 120 days prior to
departure, no refund.
Reservation of Rights
Barge Cruising Limited
reserves the right to:
1.Cancel
any itinerary in whole or in part
2.Make alteration(s) to any
itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable
3.Refuse to accept or retain as a
member of a tour any person at any time
Waterway Closure
In the event that the river is deemed
un-navigable due to drought, storms, floods, repairs or other events which
result in conditions unsafe for navigation the following conditions will apply:
1.If navigation is suspended
passengers will continue to be accommodated on board Actief. Regular excursions will continue to be made,
with cruising to be continued as soon as possible.
2.Barge Cruising Limited
reserves the right to reverse cruise routes if necessary. The Captain's judgement on any action or
inaction is considered final.
No Liability And Force Majeure
The Passenger understands and
agrees that Barge Cruising Limited is not liable or responsible for the
following:
1.Any personal injury, death,
property damage or loss occasioned by theft, vandalism, fire, water, weather
conditions, explosion or any cause whatsoever, whether foreseeable or
unforeseeable, or for any loss of any kind or nature arising out of or in
connection with the acts or omissions, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable or
any loss of whatever kind or nature arising out of or in connectin with the
acts or omissions whether or not intended, or any third party, regardless of
the relationship, if any, between such third party and Actief.
2.Any condition that is beyond the
control of Barge Cruising Limited, including but not limited to Acts of
God, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, riots, government acts, terrorism,
criminal activity, passenger illness, repairs or barge repairs; and
3.Any additional expenses incurred
by the Passenger as a result of any delay or failure of and/or by the
contractors of any and all services connected with the specific booking; and
4.Any loss sustained by the Passenger as a result of any cancellation, delay, advancement or postponement of any tour.
Release
The Passenger shall sign a 'Booking
From' stating that the Passenger has read, understands and agrees to the terms
and conditions contained in this Notice and Agreement. A group shall be considered as 'The
Passenger' and the signature of one member of the group shall serve as the
signature of all the members of the group.
Rachel Cockell & Joe Odgers, Barge Cruising Ltd
Tel: 44 (0)7766768056 Fax: 44 (0)1395
E-mail: actief@bargecruising.com