Terms and conditions
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These terms reflect the rules stated across the site. They have not been reviewed by a lawyer: professional validation is recommended before relying on them against a customer.
Purpose and scope
These terms govern the day trips at sea offered by New Life Catamaran departing from Marina Fort Louis in Marigot (Saint-Martin). Making a booking means accepting these terms. No sale and no payment is made directly on this website.
Services and capacity
Trips are exclusively private day charters, with no night on board. The boat carries six guests maximum. Sailing is handled by a professional skipper: bareboat charter is never offered.
Rates
Rates are quoted in euros and cover private use of the whole boat, for up to six people. They vary neither by season nor by the number of guests. Any sailing hour beyond the charter's stated timing is charged at €175. Lunch is not included; champagne is available as an extra, at €70 per bottle.
Booking and deposit
Booking is made by email or WhatsApp. A quote and these terms are sent to you. A 30% deposit confirms the booking and secures the dates; the balance is settled no later than thirty days before the date of the trip.
Cancellation by the customer
Applicable cancellation terms and scale of charges: [TO BE CONFIRMED].
Weather conditions
The decision to sail rests with the skipper, sole judge of safety, and is taken on the morning itself. If conditions do not allow safe sailing, the trip is moved to another date during your stay or refunded in full, deposit included.
Right of withdrawal
Under article L221-28 12° of the French Consumer Code, leisure services supplied on a specific date are not subject to the fourteen-day right of withdrawal. The cancellation terms above apply instead.
Liability, safety and insurance
Guests are covered by the vessel's insurance. The skipper's instructions must be followed at all times. New Life Catamaran accepts no liability for damage resulting from failure to follow those instructions, nor for the loss or theft of personal belongings on board.
Consumer mediation body
Under article L612-1 of the French Consumer Code, customers may refer a dispute free of charge to a consumer mediator. Appointed mediator and contact details: [TO BE CONFIRMED].
Governing law
These terms are governed by French law. Any dispute falls to the competent courts, after an attempt at amicable resolution.