Terms and conditions*

All rates are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. Fleet/vessel details, conditions and prices, were correct at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. A 1.5% surcharge is added to all credit card transactions. Please check our website for current rates and special offers.

All Charters

Must comply with Queensland Health Protection Measures:

*Limitations are:

• All guests must complete a mandatory border pass (as at 10 July 2020)
• Obtain your pass 7 days prior to travel
• Book your border pass here

*Briefers (company staff while working) are allowed to carry out their business/briefing on board in addition to the hirers as long as both parties practice social safe distancing

*Guests are encouraged to download the COVID Safe app to their phones in an aid to tracing should someone become ill, but also allow for easing of further restrictions earlier

Payment Terms

A deposit of $1000 is payable to confirm bookings. After 7 days the deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the charter fee is payable sixty (60) days prior to charter start date. 

Cancellation Fees

If a booking is cancelled 90 days outside of commencement a $250 admin fee would apply. If you cancel your charter between 89-61 days prior to charter then the full deposit of $1000 will be forfeit. If your charter is cancelled inside 60 days prior to your charter commencing, no refund will be given unless a substitute booking is obtained on that vessel over that same period. In the case of a substitute booking being found, the payment will be refunded less $1000. All cancellations must be received in writing.

COVID-19

If you are unable to travel due to travel restrictions enforced by an Australian Government, we will offer a 12 month deferral. (Excludes quarantine, self isolation and flight cancellations)

Admin Charge

An Admin Charge for reporting Marine Park Usage $32 per person is payable prior to entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Insurance Damage Waiver

A non-refundable damage waiver of $55 per night is charged to cover loss or damage to the vessel or its inventory.

Vessel Fuel

Fuel used is to be paid for on completion of charter.

Travel Insurance 

For travel during December - April, we highly recommend you take out adequate travel insurance for cover in the event of a cyclone. 

Outboard Fuel and LPG Gas

A flat rate of $35 per charter is applied for outboard fuel used for your tender and also the LPG (gas) used for the stove/ BBQ. 

Cruising Area

All vessels are subject to operational area limits. These limits are, NORTH to George Point including Hayman Island. EAST to Harold Island including Border Island. SOUTH to Cape Conway including the North Western side of Shaw Island. Area limits may be amended based on weather conditions.

Charter Briefings 

Briefings commence at 8:30am for charters starting at Coral Sea Marina. You will be automatically scheduled for an 8.30am briefing unless your arrival time does not allow this. For briefings at Hamilton Island the vessel will be delivered by 11am or to coincide with your arrival time. Please note there is an additional charge of $495 to pickup and/or return vessels to any place other than Coral Sea Marina.