MOUNTBATTEN PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

E-MAIL NOW TO SECURE BOOKING

CONTACTING PLYMOUTH DIVE CHARTER MOUNTBATTEN UK IS TAKEN AS AN UNDERSTANDING YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT BELOW

MOUNTBATTEN PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Skipper is responsible for safety of all passengers and crew while on board the vessel, and will, on request, keep a list of names with contact details for the Dive Charter Party on board.

Divers are responsible for all diving equipment. The Skipper does not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to passengers' gear, property or valuables whilst on board or in transit, these are the responsibility of the individual and should be on their own insurance cover.

Divers are responsible for the possession of a current diving qualification appropriate to the planned dive and valid certification of medical fitness to dive.
Divers must ensure that each individual member of the party carries adequate insurance, or in the case of a Club, ensure adequate Club insurance for the area and the type of activity to be engaged in. Explorer has full 3rd party and passenger liability insurance, but divers are reminded that this insurance does not cover them when diving.

Divers must ensure all members of the Dive Charter Party conduct themselves according to the Code of Practice for Safe Diving, before, during and after the dive(s).
Provision of sufficient instructors and/or other competent persons to supervise all diving activities and the use of diving equipment is the responsibility of the Dive Charter Party.

Divers are responsible for discussing dive plans with the Skipper through a nominated representative.

The Skipper and Crew shall not be responsible for any accident or injury caused to any person or persons arising out of diving or use of any diving equipment.
The Skipper is not responsible for warranting the safety of any wreck or dive site; or marker lines or floats.

The Skipper may advise on matters of seamanship considered relevant to the planned dive (e.g. changes in sea state, surface visibility, tides). If necessary, the Skipper has the authority to terminate the dive or suggest an alternative where sea/weather conditions or forecasts are considered unsuitable.
Divers are responsible for keeping adequate logs of their dives to assist in the event of a diving incident.

SAFETY

Safety procedures must be observed at all times. The Skipper's decision on the day is final in all matters relating to the vessel and its tender(s).

Instructions or advice given by the Skipper or Crew on matters of safety must be observed by all on board and clients must, at all times, take all reasonable precautions for their own and others safety.

Neither the Skipper nor Crew accept any liability for any accident or injury incurred by any passenger on board the vessel engaged in fishing, angling, diving, sightseeing, photography, filming, whilst in transit or similar activities, caused by the actions of any other passenger on board.


PAYMENT

Prices for diving are as advertised on the web pages.

The person whose signature appears on the Charter Reservation Form in making the booking, whether an individual or on behalf of a group, is the Client responsible for the whole of the fee he/she has undertaken to pay.

A deposit will be required to secure accommodation dates. The remaining balance of the total amount is payable on day of the arrival.

If you have problems with drop out you are responsible for payment for the full number booked.

Please note we are very busy during the season on most occasions we have to turn down many other groups wishing to book our very popular dive package therefore accommodation Deposits are non-refundable.

If you do not dive the boat payment is refunded.

In the event of a no show an amount equivalent to 100% of the total booking value will be charged. If you are concerned about the possibility of cancellation you are advised to take out Travel Insurance.

Where we can only provide harbour diving due to poor weather conditions we are happy to negotiate the daily boat fee.

We reserve the right to alter prices in accordance with any major changes in costs, which may occur between the time of the booking and the time of departure.

While every reasonable effort will be made to ensure quality charters for the client, we do not accept any responsibility for any circumstances outside our control, e.g. tides and moon phases, poor diving visibility and weather conditions amongst others.
When full payment has been received and the skipper cancels the trip monies will be refunded minus the accommodation deposit.
GENERAL


Where the vessel is chartered to dive for a specific purpose and weather or other conditions on the day prevent this, the Skipper will make every effort to provide a safe alternative trip, and the client shall have no further claim against us.

We shall not be liable for any death, injury or damage, loss, delay or irregularity, which may be caused by persons or conditions outside our control. We accept no responsibility for any losses or additional expense caused by delays in changes to transport or other services, strikes, war, weather or other causes.

Clients must refrain from throwing rubbish overboard - the Disposal of Garbage at Sea Act makes this an offence.

Any breakages, loss of equipment provided or damage caused on board as a result of client's misbehaviour, irresponsibility or carelessness will be charged to the client.

If any passenger is found to be in possession of anything illegal; or engages in behaviour causing danger to themselves or other persons or property on board including consumption of alcohol.
He or she will be put ashore at the first opportunity and the Authorities notified as may be necessary.

Any such passenger(s) shall free and release the vessel owner / skipper from any liabilities, incidental costs or responsibility arising out of any breach of these conditions.

The Skipper reserves the right to accept or refuse any charter.