Upper Thames Escapes - Terms & Conditions

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'If you take my advice there's nothing so nice
as messin' about
on the river'

rates

2Days / 1Night £300 3Days / 2Nights £400 4Days / 3Nights £500
-Add £100 per additional day i.e.
7Days / 6Nights £800

RETURN OF BOAT:

The Boat and its contents must be returned to base Mooring and vacated by you by 5pm in a clean, undamaged condition on the End Date of your break. The following charges apply if the necessary tasks have not been completed:

Lockside Emptying of Toilet Cassette: £30

General Cleaning of Boat: £30 min

Heavy soiling of upholstery: £at cost

Loss from Inventory & Damage: £at cost

Cleaning Requirements We understand that some wear and soiling is inevitable when cruising, equally we ask that our hire parties respect the boat and look to return it in the condition they take it out. Please Sweep/Mop Floors, Mats & under cockpit seating. Wipe cushions, sides and surfaces. Wipe down galley oven, sink, and fridge. Mop down decks and windows as necessary before returning. Cleaning materials are provided on-board.

Late Return Should you be late in returning the Boat, we reserve the right to charge £30 per hour or part thereof for of past the agreed hire term.

BOOKING:

- When you request a booking you are making an offer to hire a boat on these Conditions. .

- There is no guarantee that any particular route will be available for navigation during the Hire Period.

PRICES AND PAYMENT:

- A Holding Deposit is payable at the time of booking to secure your chosen dates. The Holding Deposit is 25% of the total Price, minimum £100. The remaining balance is due not less than one month before the start of your break.

- For bookings made less than one month before the start of your break, you must pay the full Booking Price at time of booking.

- A Security Deposit of £250 (can be higher for younger & single sex parties) in cleared funds must be taken before you can take the Boat. This will be returned within 1 week following the hire period upon the undamaged & clean return of the Boat and its contents.

HIRE PARTY:

- A minimum of 1 adult in the party must be at least 21 years of age. Party size 2-6 only

- No Hen or Stag parties. Single sex parties at our discretion and with prior consent. Increased Security Deposit may apply.

- We may repossess the Boat if in our opinion you are unsuitable to be in charge of the Boat for any reason.

ACCIDENTS:

- You are in charge of the Boat and are responsible for its safe navigation. In the event of any accident or damage you must:-

1. Obtain and record the name of any other boats and the names and addresses of any other people involved

2. Notify us as soon as practically possible with full details of the accident and any damage sustained.

SAFETY & OTHER RULES:

You agree to comply with the following rules:

- To ensure that at all times the age both of the operator on board and in charge, and of the person in charge of the lock or structure, is 18+ years.

- To moor the Boat securely. Not to navigate after sunset or before 0800 and to observe all speed limits, so as not to navigate at a speed which creates a breaking wash or disturbs or inconveniences other waterway users.

- To allow the Boat to be occupied only by the persons named on the booking form and not to allow over 6 people to be on the Boat at any time.

- To give way to cargo boats, sailing craft, rowing boats and other human-propelled craft.

- To cruise only on the River Thames.

- Not to have or carry any live bait on the Boat.

- At all times to observe all bylaws and navigational limits and abide by the instructions and advice of the relevant Navigation Authorities.

PETS:

- Please give notice of any pets you wish to bring when booking. The charge for pets is £30 per animal. All pets must be properly house trained or caged as appropriate and may not be allowed on bedding or seats. You will be liable for any damage or loss caused by Pets or extra cleaning required.

LOOKING AFTER THE BOAT:

- You are responsible for and will keep the Boat and its equipment in clean and tidy order during the hire period.

- You must notify and provide full details to us of any breakdown, damage, theft or loss involving the Boat as soon as practically possible.

- The Boat and its equipment are insured against many risks you remain responsible for any damage or loss arising from a breach of the conditions, deliberate acts or from negligence. You shall be responsible for getting the Boat off mud banks or other grounding and for removal of weeds, rope or other items from propellers and steering gear.

LIABILITY:

- We cannot be held responsible for death or personal injury of Hirers their crew and passengers; loss of or damage to any person's property (including the Boat); interruption or delay to the booking; mechanical problems, damage to the Boat; restrictions on cruising, obstructions, repairs damage or closure of waterways, storms, floods, droughts, ice, shortage of water or other weather.

- We insure the Boat and its equipment against physical loss and damage and against public liability risks. You and members of your party may become legally liable for loss or damage caused or contributed to by your acts, omissions or negligence.

INSURANCE:

We insure the boat, including cover for your potential liability to third parties. If you cancel your break with us for any reason, you may be required to pay all or part of your balance, or you may receive a partial or complete refund. This depends on how much notice you give, and whether we are able to re-let the boat. Our insurance does not cover you for, Personal accident, Personal possessions OR Cancellation

We recommend that you take out holiday insurance to protect against these and other risks.