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Conditions
of Charter
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DEFINITIONS
The following are defined as - “COMPANY” shall
mean Avon River Cruises Ltd. “HIRER” shall mean
the person responsible for the booking. The
“VESSEL” shall mean the MV “Silver Salmon”. The
“CRUISE” shall mean the chartered trip which the
hirer has booked. The “SKIPPER” shall mean the
person nominated by the Company as being in charge
of the vessel. A “PASSENGER” is any person other
than the crew who is on the vessel.
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BOOKINGS
will
only be accepted / confirmed on receipt of the specified
deposit. We accept cash, credit cards or cheques
payable to “Avon River Cruises Ltd”. Provisional
reservations must be confirmed within 7 days. |
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PAYMENT
An invoice will be issued showing the deposit paid and
the outstanding amount due, which is payable 21
days prior to the cruise. If the charter date is
within 21 days full payment is required with the
booking.
Payment for food or any extras is required with
the balance of the charter fee, based on estimated
numbers for the booking. Providing the Company is
notified of any change in numbers NO LATER THAN
3 DAYS BEFORE THE CRUISE then adjustment to the
cost (up or down) will be made. |
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CANCELLATION
(i)
In the event of cancellation by the hirer – if
more than 21 days any deposit paid is forfeited.
If we can successfully re-let the booking then the
deposit may be transferred to another date. If
less than 21 days the hirer shall forfeit all
monies paid.
(ii)
If for any reason it is necessary for the Company
to cancel the booking, hire charges will be
refunded in full, but the hirer shall have no
further claim on the Company. |
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THE SKIPPER
shall be in sole charge of the vessel and all
aspects of the cruise throughout the trip, and is
authorised to take any steps necessary to ensure
the safety of the vessel, its passengers and its
crew. |
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THE HIRER
who must be a named individual over 21 years of age, is
responsible for the behaviour of the members of
their party and for reimbursing the Company for
any damage to its property if caused by them.
THE HIRER is also responsible for ensuring that all members
of their party are aware of the conditions of
charter. |
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ALL
FOOD AND DRINK
consumed by passengers on the cruise must be
provided by the Company. The Company reserves the
right to confiscate any unauthorised alcoholic
drink or food brought onto the vessel for the
duration of the cruise. |
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The Company
reserves the absolute right to alter or amend
routes or substitute an alternative craft if ever
it is considered necessary. |
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Passengers shall
not board or leave the vessel other than by the
proper access provided and only when a crew member
has confirmed it is safe to do so. |
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The Company, whilst
taking all reasonable precautions, shall not be
held responsible for any damage or injury to
passengers or their property whilst on board or
ashore, however caused. |
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BOARDING
is normally 15 minutes prior to departure. |
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In the event of very bad summer weather conditions in
Bath, for the safety and comfort of passengers the
vessel will not cruise if the river is in swell or
is running faster than 4 mph, and will remain at
the moorings.
When in Bristol we will be sailing except in the
case of exceptionally high winds. Passengers will
be warm and dry throughout the winter cruising
season.
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Winter
charters, between October 1st and April
30th inclusive will normally start and
finish in
Bristol Harbour, and boarding will be from
specific locations as agreed. |
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Except for the “coach & cruise” packages no one
may advertise places for re-sale to the general
public,
except
by prior written agreement with the Company. |
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