5.1 Core services provided by Blessed Yacht Charters includes but is not limited to yacht charter services.

5.2 Embarkment and disembarkment point is usually at the specific berthing location of the yacht, and may be explicitly stated in the Additional Terms or Charter Agreement where applicable.

5.3 All prices quoted are in Singapore currency, unless otherwise specified. Yacht charter rates include the exclusive use of the vessel, boat captain, crew and fuel and utilities for the agreed duration, unless otherwise specified. Fuel and utilities are usually separately charged for extended charters, subject to Additional Terms.

5.4 Yacht charter rates are exclusive of food and beverages. Recommended catering must be prearranged at least 3 days before the charter date. This is subjected to availability.

5.5 Booking policy: Bookings and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to the availability of the yacht.

5.6 Payment policy: Full payment is required for the reservation of the yacht charter. Where possible, payment must be made in full at least 1 month prior to the yacht charter date.

5.7 Cancellation policy: In any event of cancellation, our cancellation policy applies
(A) Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the yacht charter date are subjected to 100% of the charter fee, with no refund or rescheduling allowed.
(B) For cancellations made less than 1 month prior to the yacht charter date, full payment of the charter fee will be charged, with a refund of up to 50% allowed at Blessed Yacht Charters’ sole discretion.
(C) For cancellations made more than 1 month in advance, Blessed Yacht Charters may, at our discretion, allow a refund of up to 100% of the full charter fee.
(D) All refunds may be made in the form of a cash refund or credit refund.
(E) Cancellations made within office hours count towards the effective cancellation period stated above. Cancellations made after office hours will be counted beginning from the next working day.
(F) Any refund, if applicable, shall only apply to the charter fee component. Charges for food catering or other services will not be refunded should charter be cancelled for any reason.
(G) Blessed Yacht Charters will always negotiate with our vendors in the best interests of our clients. Refund decision by vendors may be transferred where possible. Flexibility may be exercised where possible, with special considerations made by Blessed Yacht Charters at our sole discretion on a case-by-case basis.

5.8 Rescheduling policy: Any rescheduling of yacht charter is subject to our rescheduling policy. Charterer may reschedule the charter subjected to availability and terms and conditions.
(A) Rescheduling made more than 1 month prior to the charter date is provided free of charge.
(B) Rescheduling made less than 1 month prior to the yacht charter date, full payment of the charter fee will be charged, with a refund of up to 50% allowed at Blessed Yacht Charters’ sole discretion.
(C) Any reschedules made within office hours count towards the effective rescheduling period stated above. Rescheduling made after office hours will be counted beginning from the next working day.
(D) Should Charterer reschedule a weekend charter slot to a weekday charter slot (from a higher-value charter to a lower-value charter), no refunds (whether cash or credit) on the difference of the charter fees will be provided.
(E) Should Charterer reschedule a weekday charter slot to a weekend charter slot ( From a lower value charter to a higher value charter), a top up (whether cash or credit) on the difference of the prevailing charter fees will be required.
(F) Rescheduled bookings must be placed within 1 month from the original booking date. Otherwise the booking will be taken as a new request.

5.9 Late policy:
(A) Blessed Yacht Charters reserves the rights to consider the charter as cancelled should the charterer be more than an hour late from the stipulated start time.
(B) The charterer and guests are advised to be on time. No time compensation will be given for late arrival, and charter timings shall proceed as according to the stipulated timing as agreed upon, and stated on the invoice.

5.10 No-show policy: Arrival one hour after the stipulated charter start timing shall be considered as no-show, unless the coordinator is being notified. No refunds will be given for no-shows, and the charter shall be considered as fulfilled.

5.11 Time extension policy: Any time extension should be requested at least 3 days in advance, prior to charter date. Blessed Yacht Charters may allow impromptu time extension with cash payments on the spot, subject to the yacht availability and the sole discretion of Blessed Yacht Charters.

5.12 The charterer shall make all attempts and exhaust all means of communications to contact the coordinator from Blessed Yacht Charters before the charter. Coordinator details (name and mobile number) will be provided to the client along with the charter details.

5.13 Additional charges may apply for special requests such as cruising to other requested destinations. Overseas charters, weekly charters or extended long-term charters are available upon request.

5.14 Blessed Yacht Charters reserves the right to cancel any charter in the event of any unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, we may mutually agree on a later date of charter. Claims for any damages and/or inconvenience caused will not be entertained.

5.15 Blessed Yacht Charters reserves the sole and exclusive right to cancel the charter if the captain in his reasonable opinion declares that the sea or weather conditions are not suitable for the charter prior to the scheduled yacht charter and there are reasonable concerns over the safety of personnel and yacht. The captain of the yacht at all times has full authority over the safety of the yacht and personnel and at any time can terminate such charter and return to the marina where, in the reasonable opinion of the captain, there is reasonable possibility of danger to the yacht and personnel. If such an event is due to technical reasons, Blessed Yacht Charters will apply the cancellation policy detailed above. If such an event is due to the unsafe behaviour (e.g. excessive alcohol consumption) of the charter guests during the charter, which shall be at the sole discretion of the captain, there will be no cancellation refund. Blessed Yacht Charters reserves the sole and exclusive right to recall the vessel upon the forecast or occurrence of severe weather. If charterer elects to prematurely end the charter, the charter is deemed cancelled and there will be strictly no refund.

5.16 Once the yacht has departed the Marina, the charter is considered to have been fulfilled and no cancellations or refunds are provided.

5.17 The Charterer agrees that the yacht shall be employed exclusively as a pleasure vessel for the sole and proper use of the Charterer, Charterer’s family and guests, and shall not transport merchandise or carry passengers for pay, or race, or engage in any trade nor in any way violate the laws of Singapore or of any government within the jurisdiction of which the yacht may be at any time and shall comply with the law in all other respects. The Charterer agrees not to sub-charter the yacht without written consent of Blessed Yacht Charters.

5.18 For yacht charter within Singapore, this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Singapore with the exception of any admiralty or maritime claims which shall be construed under the maritime, Maritime Port Authority of Singapore.

5.19 Curtailment of Charter: In the event that the yacht is unable to sail due to mechanical reasons prior to the scheduled charter, clause 5.7 (F) shall apply. Blessed Yacht Charters will refund the full charter amount to the Charterer. In this event, there will be no further rights or claims for the damages or compensations from the Charterer.

5.20 Blessed Yacht Charters reserves the right to substitute another yacht of the same or lower charter value prior to the scheduled charter should the specified yacht not be available due to reasons beyond our control. If a substitute yacht is not possible, the cancellation policy shall apply.

5.21 Charterer shall indemnify and acknowledge that Blessed Yacht Charters and its employees shall not be held liable for any death, loss or injury arising from Charterer’s and the guest’s use of the yacht, its equipment, or any activities.

5.22 The Charterer is liable for loss of or damage to the yacht or its equipment that results from the negligence or wilful misuse by Charterer, Charterer’s family and guests. Determinations of negligence or wilful misuse are made at the sole discretion of Blessed Yacht Charters. Any damages done to the yacht will be recorded. The charterer would be responsible on behalf of their guests to rectify or to pay for the repair cost.

5.23 All yacht charters are bound to the general terms and conditions (“General Terms”) as stated on this document. By chartering a yacht from Blessed Yacht Charters, you agree to our General Terms as well as any Additional Terms that may apply for each yacht on a per-charter basis. In the event General Terms and Additional Terms conflict, the Additional Terms shall take precedence.

5.24 Wet weather policy – All parties have to arrive at the Marina to assess the weather condition. We will still proceed with the charter if it’s drizzling. But if it’s a thunderstorm before the charter, the trip will be postponed for up to 30 minutes. If bad weather persists, guests will be able to reschedule at the discretion of the skipper. The reschedule date must be within 3 months from 1st booking; thereafter it will expire. No refunds for cancellations. In worst case, if it rains with thunder when out shore, the captain has the final rights to cut short the chartering time for safety reason. No postpone is allowed and no refund for unused hours in such case.

5.25 Food and Beverage – The guests are allowed to bring their own food and beverage. RED WINE and DURIANS are not allowed on board. Should there be stains caused by food or wine, professional cleaners will be engaged and the cost will be charged to the customers.

5.26 Pets like dogs are allowed. Maximum of 3 small to medium sized dogs are allowed on board. All pets are not allowed into the cabins/salon of the boat. They have to stay on the outdoor spaces of the boat. Also, all pets are not allowed onto the sea mat as they can cause damage/tear to the sea mat. (Damage cost is estimated at $1,000)