These Terms and Conditions govern all yacht charter bookings arranged by Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC ("Worldwide Yacht Rentals"). The Client is the individual or group making the reservation.

Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC acts solely as a yacht charter brokerage agency, arranging reservations with independent yacht operators. While we carefully select our partners and monitor service quality and safety standards, the operation of each yacht remains the responsibility of the respective yacht operator.

1. Reservation Fee (Initial Payment)

• The Reservation Fee ("Initial Payment") is due at the time of booking and is required to secure the selected yacht, charter date, departure time, and yacht operator. Until payment is received, availability cannot be guaranteed.
• Once payment has been received, the Client will receive a Booking Confirmation Voucher by email or WhatsApp confirming the yacht, charter date, departure time, and booking details.
• The Reservation Fee is a one-time payment for Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC's brokerage and reservation services.
• The Reservation Fee applies only to the yacht originally booked and cannot be transferred to another yacht. If the Client changes yachts after booking, a new Reservation Fee will be required.
• The remaining Charter Fee and any Port Fees must be paid directly to the yacht operator in cash before boarding on the day of departure.
• Charter time begins at the departure time stated on the Booking Confirmation Voucher. Late arrivals do not qualify for refunds or additional charter time.

2. Weather & Operational Conditions

• If the charter is cancelled by Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC or the yacht operator due to unsafe weather conditions (including hurricanes, lightning storms, or tornadoes) or other operational reasons, the Client may choose either to reschedule the charter or receive a full refund of the Reservation Fee within three (3) days.
• Rain, wind, cloudy skies, high temperatures, strong sunshine, or the possibility of thunderstorms are not considered valid grounds for cancellation or refund unless the yacht operator determines that navigation is unsafe.
• Snorkeling activities are weather dependent. The inability to snorkel does not entitle the Client to any refund.
• Charter itineraries are subject to change due to weather, sea conditions, tides, wind, port authority restrictions, or other circumstances beyond our control. Itinerary changes do not constitute cancellation and are not grounds for a refund.

3. Client Cancellations

• The Reservation Fee is non-refundable if the Client cancels for any personal reason, including illness, injury, government obligations, travel advisories, airline delays or cancellations, missed flights, weather affecting travel, or the cancellation or postponement of any event related to the booking.
• No refund of the Reservation Fee or Charter Fee will be provided if:
  • the charter ends early at the Client's request or due to seasickness or dizziness;
  • the Client fails to appear for the scheduled departure (no-show).

4. Liability

• Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC acts solely as a booking intermediary and is not the owner or operator of the yachts listed. The yacht operator is solely responsible for the vessel, crew, navigation, onboard safety, and compliance with applicable maritime laws.
• The Client and all guests acknowledge that boating, swimming, snorkeling, and the use of water toys involve inherent risks, including serious injury or death. By confirming the reservation, the Client voluntarily accepts these risks on behalf of themselves and all members of their party.
• The Client agrees to release and hold harmless Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from participation in the charter, except where caused by the proven gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Worldwide Yacht Rentals LLC.

5. Termination of Charter

• The captain has full authority to terminate the charter without refund if any member of the Client's party behaves in an unsafe, illegal, or disruptive manner.