Extension, Cancellation & Weather Policies
EXTENSION OF RENTAL POLICY
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Extensions done on the day of the cruise are billed at $600/hr
CANCELLATION LAKE MICHIGAN CRUISES
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Cancellation of a cruise
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If within 45 days, loss of the deposit (50%)
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If within 2 Weeks-Loss of the entire fee, no refunds
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Rescheduling of a cruise
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No fee if Captain cancels due to the weather
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$100 fee if within 2 weeks
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$500 fee if within 2 days
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All fees are due 45 days prior to the cruise date.
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Private and Bareboating Cruises- Regardless of what time you show, your cruise will end at the agreed-upon time unless cleared by the Captain or Owner.
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Cruising Credits will be given if inclement weather or other Acts of God force the cancellation of the cruise.
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If your cruise was scheduled during an event (e.g., Air & Water Show), please keep in mind that you paid for a cruise. We cannot control the factors outside of our company. If the event is canceled but we are still able to safely sail or motor-sail, credits or refunds will not be issued.
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Behavior detrimental to the safety and well-being of the vessel, crew, or individual, e.g., excessive alcohol consumption, will not be tolerated and may result in a non-refundable, non-credited, early departure from the vessel.
CANCELLATION POLICY OVERNIGHT AND BLUEWATER CRUISES
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The initial $500 deposit is refundable until we put money down on a vessel.
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Future deposits will be forfeited 90 days prior to the cruise.
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All fees are due 120 days prior to the cruise date.
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Cruising Credits will be given if inclement weather or other Act of God issues force the cancellation of the cruise.
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If your cruise was scheduled during an event (e.g., Air & Water Show), please keep in mind that you paid for a cruise. We cannot control the factors outside of our company. If the event is canceled but we are still able to safely sail or motor-sail, credits or refunds will not be issued.
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Behavior that is detrimental to the safety and well-being of the vessel, crew or individual, e.g., excessive alcohol consumption, will not be tolerated and may result in a non-refundable, non-credited, early departure from the vessel.
WEATHER POLICY
Weather on the water can be vastly different from inland, so we rely on a variety of tools that are specifically designed to predict marine weather. Weather cancellations will always be up to the Captain's discretion.
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If you don't hear from us, cruises will be held as scheduled.
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For hourly sails, in the event of a weather cancellation made by the Captain, we will call, text or email you at least two hours before you are scheduled to sail.
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For multi-day sails, itineraries and destinations may be adjusted to accommodate weather conditions. Cruising Credits will only be issued if the entire trip is canceled.
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We do not control the wind. However, we do have a motor and we will do everything we can to ensure you have fun. No credits will be issued due to lack of wind.
CRUISING CREDITS
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Cruising Credits can be used for any future 3rd Coast Charters service.
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Cruising Credits do not expire.