Terms & Conditions

Booking conditions

The terms below outline the conditions of hire for your Cumberland Charter Yachts bareboat charter. All rates are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. Fleet/vessel details, conditions and prices were correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change without notice.

$1,000
Deposit to confirm
90 days
Balance due before
departure
$3,000
Grounding AND/OR security bond
$60/night
Damage waiver
(capped at $600)

Payment Terms

  • A $1,000 deposit is required to confirm your charter.
  • Balance of charter fees are due 90 days before departure.
  • Full charter fees are required to confirm your charter if booking within 90 days of your charter.
  • Additional charges are due 14 days before your arrival: damage waiver, Environmental Management Charge (EMC), outboard fuel and LPG for the BBQ, stove and oven, and any other miscellaneous items outstanding.
  • A pre-authorisation grounding and/or security bond of $3,000 is due upon check-in (by credit/debit card).
  • A 1.5% surcharge applies to all card transactions.

Cancellation Fees

Within 7 days of deposit
Full refund

$1,000 deposit returned in full.

120+ days before charter
$250 admin fee

Refund of deposit minus $250 admin fee.

91 – 119 days
Deposit forfeit

Full $1,000 deposit is forfeited.

Inside 90 days
No refund

Unless a substitute booking is obtained on the same vessel for the same period.

If a substitute booking is found inside 90 days, the original payment will be refunded less $1,000. All cancellations must be received in writing. A cancellation is the "Charterer", as defined by the Reference Schedule, making the Charter Contract void — including date or vessel changes.

Damage Waiver

A non-refundable damage waiver of $60 per night (capped at $600) is charged to cover loss of the vessel's inventory or minor damage to the vessel — excluding groundings or outstanding running expenses.

Grounding and/or Security Bond

A $3,000 Grounding and/or Security Bond is pre-authorised on a valid nominated card at check-in on the day of departure.

Upon return of the vessel, a contracted diver will inspect the hull. If the diver's report confirms no hull damage and all running expenses have been paid, the bond will be released within 5–7 days after your charter.

If the vessel is reported or found to have run aground during your charter, or any running expenses remain outstanding, the bond will be processed (in full or in part) to cover the associated costs.

Environmental Management Charge (EMC)

An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) applies to each visitor entering the marine park. The total fee is $40 per person including the environmental management charge — payable prior to entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Outboard Fuel & LPG

A flat $35 is payable for the outboard fuel for the tender and LPG for the BBQ and stove.

Vessel Fuel

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

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend you take out adequate travel insurance cover to protect you if you need to cancel after the fees have become non-refundable, or for disruptions to your holiday — such as cyclones.

For more information on what travel insurance can cover, see our insurance information page.

Public Holiday Surcharges

Additional surcharges apply for services provided on public holidays:

  • Stay Aboards: $100
  • Briefings: $200
  • Sail Guides, Skippers and Hosts: 100% increased daily rates

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.

Have questions about your booking?

If you'd like clarification on any of these terms or how they apply to your charter, our team is happy to help.