Terms & Conditions

1. General Information

These Terms & Conditions govern yacht charter services offered by Inter Alpha Yachts, including Bareboat Charters, Skippered Charters, Cabin Charter Experiences and All-Inclusive Yacht Charters.

By making a reservation, guests acknowledge that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms & Conditions.

2. Booking & Confirmation

A reservation becomes confirmed upon:

• Acceptance of the quotation 
• Receipt of the required deposit.
• Issuance of the booking confirmation.

The balance payment is payable according to the terms specified in the booking confirmation and charter agreement.

3. Charter Documents

For bareboat and skippered charters, guests may be required to provide:

• Passport or identification details for all participants.
• Crew list information.
• Sailing qualifications (for bareboat charters).
• Additional documentation requested by local authorities.

Failure to provide required documentation may affect embarkation.

4. Bareboat Charter Requirements

For bareboat charters:

• The designated skipper must hold an accepted sailing qualification.
• The charter company reserves the right to verify sailing experience.
• If qualifications are deemed insufficient, a skipper may be required at the charterer’s expense.

Safety of guests, crew and vessel remains our primary concern.

5. Security Deposit

A refundable security deposit applies to most bareboat charters.

The deposit amount depends on the selected yacht and will be specified in the charter agreement.

The deposit may be used to cover:

• Damage to the yacht.
• Loss of equipment.
• Breach of charter conditions.
• Additional cleaning or extraordinary expenses when applicable.

Unused amounts will be refunded following inspection of the yacht.

6. Check-In & Check-Out

Embarkation

Unless otherwise stated:

• Check-in begins from 17:00 on the charter start date.

Return to Base

• All yachts must return to the designated base by 16:00 on the final sailing day.

Disembarkation

• Check-out is completed by 09:00 on the final day.

Late returns may result in additional charges.

7. Charter Itineraries

Published itineraries are indicative only.

Routes may be modified due to:

• Weather conditions
• Port authority instructions
• Operational requirements
• Safety considerations
• Crew recommendations

The skipper’s decision regarding navigation and safety shall be final.

8. Cabin Charter Yacht Allocation

For Cabin Charter Experiences, Inter Alpha Yachts operates a flexible yacht allocation model.

Yacht type, model, cabin layout and configuration may vary according to:

• Number of participants
• Operational requirements
• Weather conditions
• Fleet availability

Any substitute yacht will provide an equivalent or superior guest experience.

9. Included & Excluded Services

Services included within each charter product are detailed in the relevant programme description and booking confirmation.

Any service not specifically listed as included shall be considered excluded.

Optional extras may be available at additional cost.

10. Travel Insurance

Guests are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering:

• Trip cancellation
• Medical expenses
• Personal accident
• Personal belongings
• Travel disruption

Inter Alpha Yachts shall not be responsible for costs arising from inadequate insurance coverage.

11. Force Majeure

Inter Alpha Yachts shall not be liable for failure to perform contractual obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Severe weather
• Natural disasters
• Government restrictions
• Epidemics or pandemics
• Strikes
• Port closures
• Acts of war or terrorism

In such circumstances, every reasonable effort will be made to provide suitable alternatives.

12. Liability

Guests participate in sailing activities at their own risk.

Inter Alpha Yachts, its partners, employees, skippers and suppliers shall not be liable for:

• Loss of personal belongings
• Personal injury resulting from negligence of guests
• Delays caused by weather or transportation providers
• Events beyond reasonable operational control

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes liability where exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.

13. Conduct On Board

Guests agree to respect:

• Safety instructions
• The yacht and its equipment
• Other guests and crew
• Local laws and regulations

The skipper reserves the right to refuse participation in activities or terminate a charter in cases involving unsafe, illegal or disruptive behaviour.

14. Privacy

Personal information provided during the booking process will be used solely for:

• Reservation management
• Charter operations
• Compliance with maritime and governmental requirements
• Customer communications

Information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Greece.

Any dispute arising from a booking or charter agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent Greek courts.

 

16. Payment Policy

Unless otherwise stated in the booking confirmation, the following payment terms apply:

Deposit Payment

• 30% of the total charter price is payable upon confirmation of the reservation.

Balance Payment

• The remaining 70% balance must be paid no later than 60 days prior to embarkation.

Failure to comply with the payment schedule may result in cancellation of the booking and the application of the cancellation terms detailed below.

17. Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing and become effective on the date received by Inter Alpha Yachts.

Yacht Charter Cancellation Fees

More Than 70 Days Before Departure

• 30% cancellation fee applies.

69 to 45 Days or Less Before Departure

• 50% cancellation fee applies.

44 Days or Less Before Departure

• 100% cancellation fee applies.

 

18. Cancellation Flexibility & Future Charter Credit

Inter Alpha Yachts understands that unforeseen circumstances may occasionally prevent guests from travelling as planned.

In the event of a cancellation occurring during a period where cancellation fees apply, Inter Alpha Yachts will make reasonable efforts to re-sell the cancelled yacht charter, cabin charter or sailing holiday.

If We Successfully Re-Sell the Cancelled Charter

Should Inter Alpha Yachts successfully secure a replacement booking for all or part of the cancelled charter period, we may, at our sole discretion, offer the original customer a future travel credit equivalent to all or part of the amounts previously paid, less any unrecoverable costs, administration fees, commissions, discounts or losses incurred in relation to the original booking.

Future Charter Credit

Where a future charter credit is granted:

• It may be used towards a future charter operated or represented by Inter Alpha Yachts.
• It is non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• It may be redeemed for departures completed no later than 31 October of the calendar year following the original charter date.
• It is subject to yacht availability and applicable pricing at the time of rebooking.
• Any difference between the value of the credit and the price of the new charter shall be payable or credited accordingly.

No Guarantee of Re-Sale

While every reasonable effort will be made to secure a replacement booking, Inter Alpha Yachts cannot guarantee that a cancelled charter will be re-sold.

The granting of any future charter credit remains entirely at the discretion of Inter Alpha Yachts and depends upon the successful replacement of the cancelled booking and recovery of any associated losses.

19. Cancellation of Crew Arrangements

The following cancellation terms apply to separately booked services such as skippers, hostesses, chefs or other crew members.

1-15 Days Before Departure

• 100% of the agreed crew service price is payable.

16-35 Days Before Departure

• 50% of the agreed crew service price is payable.

More Than 36 Days Before Departure

• 25% of the agreed crew service price is payable.

20. Travel Insurance

Guests are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering:

• Trip cancellation
• Medical expenses
• Personal accident
• Personal belongings
• Travel disruption
• Sailing and water-based activities

Inter Alpha Yachts shall not be responsible for costs arising from inadequate insurance coverage.

21. Refunds

Where refunds are due under these Terms & Conditions, they will be processed using the original payment method whenever possible.

Bank charges, transfer fees, currency exchange fluctuations and third-party payment processing fees may be deducted where applicable.

22. Charter Replacement (Name Change Policy)

If a guest is unable to travel after confirming a reservation, Inter Alpha Yachts may permit the booking to be transferred to another suitable participant nominated by the original guest.

Such substitution may be accepted provided that:

• The replacement guest satisfies all applicable charter requirements.
• Any required documentation is supplied prior to departure.
• Any additional administrative costs are paid.
• The request is submitted within a reasonable period before embarkation.

Inter Alpha Yachts reserves the right to approve or reject any proposed replacement where operational, legal, insurance or regulatory requirements cannot be satisfied.

 

Contact

Inter Alpha Yachts
Greece

📧Reservations & Customer Service
📞 Contact details as published on our website

For detailed charter contracts, cancellation policies, payment schedules and yacht-specific conditions, please refer to the charter agreement provided at the time of booking.