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Sailing around Italy

Sailing in Italy is an idyllic way to spend the summer - there's splendid views, glorious sunshine, reliable winds, and plenty to explore - including volcanoes, beaches and ancient harbours. Of course, there's also outstanding food and wine when you're on land, which makes any holiday doubly spell-binding.

Italy is the third most popular cruising ground in Europe for charter boats, with multiple clusters of islands to hop around and a coastline of such immense beauty that over there are over 10 million visitors to places like the Amalfi coast, Cinque Terre or Portofino - and that's not even including the fine beaches - and the coastline is even more special and incredible when viewed from your own yacht or catamaran!

Don't just dream of sailing along the Amalfi coast to throw down the anchor in glamorous Capri, or visiting the pristine Maddalena islands (where Nelson once stationed his naval ships to battle Napoleon) and the exclusive Costa Smeralda, or sampling fresh pasta, the best pizza in the world, or Limoncello made from the local trees in Sicily - get out there and do it! We can help you find and book your ideal yacht or catamaran!

Our Yacht Charter base in Italy - Tuscany, Salerno, Portorosa, Marsala, Sardinia

SAILING RATING: Intermediate - Italy offers more exciting sailing conditions than Greece and Croatia, particularly a couple of miles away from the coast. There are outstanding marina facilities covering much of the coast, but there are some places where it's useful (and a lot cheaper) to be use the anchor. Navigation is simple and by line-of-sight, and many marinas have ormeggiatori who will board and park your boat for you, to take the stress out of mooring up.

WHEN TO GO: The sailing season officially begins in late March , and runs through to the end of October . In recent years, the weather has been unusually warm in October. August is when you'll find the hottest temperatures and the highest prices, as all of the Italians go on holiday. It's also when marinas become so jam-packed that it is well worth booking a space in a marina in advance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You'll need an ICC (which you can convert from an RYA DaySkipper or equivalent ) or above to charter a boat in Italy. If you're not qualified, we can find you a professional skipper .

VISA REQUIREMENTS: Italy is part of the EU, which means UK and EU passport holders can travel there at will. US and Australian passport holders do not need a visa unless planning to stay in Europe for longer than 90 days.

GETTING THERE: There are multiple airports across Italy - it's a very popular tourist destination and many regional airports have excellent connection s to the rest of Europe. Public transport around the country is fast, efficient and cost-effective, though we can also arrange transfers which are typically faster and easier (though admittedly more expensive).

Our base in Tuscany , is within an hour's drive of Pisa airport, but also reachable via airports in Florence or Rome. The nearest airport to Salerno is Naples International airport, but it's also possible to get there via Rome, which is only an hour from Naples on the Train. For Sardinia , the nearest airport is Olbia airport, in the north of the island, which is only a 20 minute transfer from the marina. In Sicily, landing at Palermo airport will get you within an hours drive of the marina in Marsala , whilst Catania airport is recommended for sailing from Portorosa , but is still a two hour drive away.

Charter a Yacht or Catamaran in Italy

We can help you find the ideal yacht or catamaran for your sailing holiday in Italy. We only work with the very best professional charter operators in the area, who we have met, know, and who we trust to give you the same outstanding customer service as you'll get from PlainSailing.com .

Use the pink search box above to look for boats for yourself - they have live pricing and availability and you can filter the results to find your ideal boat - or start a Live Chat with our award-winning bookings team for help, advice, or anything else!

Where to sail in Italy

We charter yachts and catamarans from five bases in Italy - On the Italian mainland, there's Tuscany in the north for exploring the Tuscan archipelago, and Salerno in the south for the renowned Amalfi coast. We also have a base in Sardinia, for the Maddalena isles (and up to Corsica if you like), and in Sicily, there's Portorosa for diving to the Aeolian isles to the north and Marsala for the Egadi isles to the west. See below for ideas of where to sail when you get there (But be sure to check out our detailed destination guides to find out more).

TUSCANY (Tuscan Archipalago) Ideas of where to sail: All the islands of the Tuscan archipelago form one of the biggest National Parks in the world. It's possible to sail around beautiful Elba in a week, taking in the fantastic beaches, impressive scenery, and checking out the wonderful natural harbour of Portoferraio and picturesque Marciana. You could also sail over to Corsica and Sardinia.

SALERNO (Amalfi Coast) Ideas of where to sail: One of the highlights of sailing from Salerno is the stunning Amalfi coast, with buildings, churches and winding roads built along the steep coastline. You can impress your friends (and yourself) by anchoring up and stepping on to exclusive Capri, visit the colourful villages Procida, or sail to Naples to try the world's best pizza. All in the sunshine and under the shadow of the brooding Vesuvius volcano.

SARDINIA Ideas of where to sail: Our base in Portisco is well-placed for exploring the Costa Smeralda, home of surreal white beaches, turquoise seas, designer goods, and exquisite food - it has been a secret haunt of A-list celebrities for decades. The nearby Maddalena islands offer a tranquillity and beauty, with plenty of bays to explore or anchor at. Further afield, the cliff-top town of Bonifacio is the best thing about Corsica, and it is within easy reach.

PORTOROSA (Aeolian islands) Ideas of where to sail: From Portorosa you can either explore the historic tourist towns along the Sicilian coast or hop around the nine Aeolian islands, including the volcanic Vulcano (where you can even walk up to the crater) and Stromboli, the pumice stone island of Lipari, and the unspoilt Panarea.

MARSALA (Egadi islands) Ideas of where to sail: You can sail up or down the Sicilian coast, or heading a few nautical miles west, there are the five mountainous Egadi (Aegadian) islands, comprising largely unspoilt beaches and caves along with authentic and ancient coastal settlements - from neolithic Levanzo with its cave paintings, to the fishing village of Favignana, where you'll find the tastiest and freshest tuna in the Med. Head to Marettimo to find some tranquillity well off the beaten track.

Cost of a Sailing Holiday in Italy?

Prices change depending upon what sort of boat you are chartering, and when you would like to charter, and yachting offers great value for money because the fee includes a full-day activity, a means of transport and your overnight accommodation!

Charters are normally in periods of a week, from Saturday (check-in at 5pm) to Saturday (check-out at 9am), though you're required to be back at the charter base on the Friday evening. You can charter a 3-cabin yacht for as little as €1,200 / week (including end cleaning), 4-cabin yacht from €1,700 / week, or catamarans from €2,250 / week - use the pink search box for live prices and availability.

In addition to the charter fee, there is an end-cleaning fee to be paid, and you'll need to leave a security deposit on check-in (similar to a hire car, and usually placed as a pre-authorisation on a credit card).

You can also add transfers, an outboard motor, early check-in, security deposit insurance or other extras to your booking (if they are not already included) for an additional fee. We can also arrange for a Skipper , Hostess or Chef to be on board - in Italy, these normally cost an average of €1,190 per week, excluding tips.

Our Italian Sailing Destinations

Find out a lot more about each of our bases in these comprehensive destination guides, which also include details about suggested sailing routes, weather conditions, and recommended hotels, amongst a host of other useful information:

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12 Knots offers crewed and bareboat yacht charters in Naples, Italy coastal. You may choose the right boat for you from 13 yachts listed on the web site. Click on the one you like to make an easy reservation for your sailing vacation in Naples.Rates start from €1,950 per week.

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Catamaran Charter Italy

Build year : 2019
Length : 60 ft
Boat type : Catamaran

LISA OF THE SEAS

Build year : 2020
Guests : 10
Berths : 10
Length : 67 ft

Blue Griffin

Build year : 2011
Length : 62 ft

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Build year : 2008
Length : 70 ft

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Build year : 2023
Length : 77 ft

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Build year : 2024
Length : 54 ft

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Build year : 2015
Length : 69 ft

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Build year : 2022
Length : 78 ft

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Build year : 2017
Length : 50 ft

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Build year : 2018
Length : 51 ft

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Build year : 2016
Length : 61 ft

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JOVY - Catamaran Charter Italy & Boat hire in Naples/Sicily 2

Build year : 2021
Length : 46 ft

Atumavu - Catamaran Charter Italy & Boat hire in Fr. Riviera, Corsica & Sardinia 2

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Length : 55 ft

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Whether aboard a large luxury yacht charter with crew looking after your every need, or a bareboat charter sailing yacht, a catamaran charter Italy will allow you to enjoy the best of Italy's beautiful coastline and culture.

Though the east Italian coast has much to offer, most of the yacht charter Italy locations are on the west coast, stretching from the Italian Riviera in the north to Sicily to the south. Along this strech of coastline and islands, there is much to explore on your Italy yacht charter by catamaran - arguably among the best catamaran yacht charter destination on the West Mediterranean.

Towns, Cities and Islands to Visit in Italy

There are four broad areas to enjoy your yacht charter Italy - the Italian Riviera, Sardinia's Costa Smeralda (emerald coast), Tuscany, Amalfi Coast and Sicily.

The Italian Riviera is centred on the ancient empire seat of Genoa that ruled over Corsica, Sardinia and much of the mainland to the south. Today you can cruise the epic coastline between the five villages of Cinque Terre or head over to Porto Cervo on your sailing charter. Cinque Terre's villages of Porto Venere, Tellaro, Monte Marcello, Framura and Sestri Levante have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and are so incredibly popular among tourists it's probably best to enjoy it all from your charter catamaran!

To the south, and on the west coast is the region of Tuscany beloved among British expatriots. The wine, relaxed atmosphere and gentle climate are major draws. On your Italy yacht charter you may wish to take your luxury yacht out to the Tuscan Archipelago just offshore. The seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago are by repute the 'gems in Venus' necklace that fell in the Tyrrhenian Sea. When you visit these beautiful islands you'll appreciate how the ancient storytellers came to such a conclusion!

South again, and southwest of Rome are the Pontine Island group, off the coast of Napoli and overlooked by Mount Vesuvius and her impressive volcano. Inhabited for many thousands of years these islands have been used as places of exile by the Romans and then Fascists much more recently. Now they are a jewel in the sea between the mainland and Corsica, and well worth a visit - perhaps on an Amalfi Coast yacht charter.

The Amalfi Coast on the Sorrentine Peninsula is like Cinque Terre best visited by boat if you don't appreciate climbing steps all the time! That said, the villages and coastline are a utterly beautiful. You may wish to sail to Capri, Sorrento, Napoli or Ischia on your Amalfi Coast yacht charter, though Sicily's Aeolian Islands are within reach too.

South again and just off the 'toe' of southern Italy is Sicily . Dominated by Mt Etna and swathed in modern myth about the families who 'really' control the island, Sicily is nonetheless a beautiful place for a sailing vacation. The north coast stretching from Messina to Trapani is most popular - do pop off the coast to the volcanic Aeolian Island group, with Stromboli the most famous of all. The Egadi Islands and Marsala are well worth a visit too.

A crewed yacht charter is one of the best ways to enjoy an Italy yacht charter holiday. With an often large vessel just for you and your fellow charter guests' use, on a crewed yacht charter the skipper and crew will look after your every need afloat. They will look after the tender as you venture ashore in at Cinque Terre or Capri, and perhaps make suggestions as to the best spots to enjoy a first class meal or water sport activity of your choice.

On a bareboat catamaran charter you will have the space and added privacy to get the luxury yacht from A-B at your own pace.

Italy Catamaran Charter Types

Though you will often have to have a sailing license for a larger vessel, a bareboat charter will give you complete freedom and privacy to do what you want. Unlike a monohull sailing yachts, a catamaran charter yacht will often come with en suite heads in all the cabins, an AC generator and all the comforts of home as you captain your own ship.

A skippered catamaran charter can range from a 46ft+ catamaran. The skipper aboard will look after the sailing and make suggestions as to your next destinations, with you playing as much or as little a role in getting from A-B as you want - you don't need to be an experienced sailor. It is customary to pay a tip at the end of the sailing trip, on top of the €100-€150 a day fee for the skipper you pay as well as the basic charter fee.

A crewed catamaran charter could mean a 60ft yacht with skipper and crew, but could also mean a luxury yacht or crewed yacht charter with a team of people looking after your every need. As well as sailing the vessel, they will cook, look after the housekeeping and water toys, and provide you with the service you expect at the top end of yacht charter holiday experiences.

Catamaran Types in Italy

Sailing catamaran.

Ranging from a 40ft yacht to much, much larger, this will be enjoyable to sail (particularly with the wind aft of the beam) and unlike a monohull sailing yacht will often have en suite heads in all the staterooms. You will have plenty of entertainment space aboard and even the smaller vessels will have room for water toys such as paddleboards and kite surfing gear or even diving gear and jet skis. If the windage of the catamaran sailing boat gets too much, powerful twin engines will be able to get you upwind to your next destination too!

Motor Catamaran

Ranging from 46ft to over 100ft LOA, you can charter a luxury motor yacht catamaran with crew or bareboat. Thanks to the wider beam, catamaran motor boats are more stable than a monohull motor yacht (no one going green at sea unless too much drink was involved!) and much faster. This could allow for longer legs, between the Amalfi Coast and Aeolian Islands for example.

What can you do on a Catamaran charter in Italy?

There are three broad types of sailing holiday to be had in Italy - family, outdoor or party.

Partying can mean stays in fun spots like Capri or Naples.

Family holidays are the bread and butter of the Italy catamaran yacht charter economy. You can relax in great places like the Pontine Islands and Tuscan Archipelago

Active holidays Snorkelling off the Egadi Islands or climbing Elba island.

What does an average day on an Italy Yacht charter look like?

A catamaran charter boat charter in Italy can mean a variety of things to different people. The sailing is reliably excellent so a blast at sea every day will be a core part of the fun.

For the family or older ones, you can sail between hidden coves and quiet sandy beaches, while visiting fishing villages and quieter resorts.

You will want to sail for several hours a day - with the near perfect sailing conditions this is unmissable. Watching the marine life and tropical fish from the windward rail on a beam reach as the catamaran bounds across the sea will be an unforgettable experience.

As such your typical day could be a mix of things, from an early start to blast off to the next island to waking up at lunchtime feeling a little green around the gills and thanking your crew for getting you back aboard. The choice is down to you.

Why Italy is superb for a Catamaran Charter

The West Mediterranean would be a poorer place without the brash style of Italy! From its fashionable resorts to luxury hotels and restaurants as well as its fascinating and deep culture, Italy is an ideal location for a sailing vacation.

Do You Need A Licence To Charter A Catamaran In Italy?

If you are on a skippered or crewed catamaran charter you do not need a license to sail on the Mediterranean Sea - you can just turn up at the marina and go.

You do need a license if you are on a bareboat catamaran charter and in some countries a Day Skipper or ICC may not be enough for boats over 45 feet in length, you will need to check with the charter agent but here are some examples of typical sailing qualifications that will allow you to charter in most countries:

International Certificate of Competence : This is issued on request by your European sailing authority and you should automatically qualify with certain national sailing qualifications.

RYA Qualifications : If you have the following qualifications you will typically be able to take a bareboat charter out of Rhodes (but it is worth checking as per above), these include Day Skipper (sail or motor endorsement), Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster.

American Sailing Association (ASA): The ASA 104 Bareboat certificate is commonly accepted but also check as per above

US Sailing : The International Proficiency Certificate is widely accepted and The Bareboat Cruising Certificate is also accepted in many cases.

Best Time to Book Your Italy Catamaran Yacht Charter

The sailing season in Italy is from May to October. Outside of the high season in July/August you will find many marinas have enough room to meet demand and will often be cheaper than Greece or Croatia.

In some parts of France's and Italy's sailing meccas the prices rocket in July/August and you may end up paying hundreds of Euros for the last available berth if you're lucky enough to get one!

As such the best times to sail in Italy are during school term in June or September when the sea is still warm but the marinas and towns relaxed and quiet. If you want Italy at full throttle in the maximum heat of summer the high season may well be for you!

The Climate

Italy is known for its excellent sailing conditions, making many locations meccas for all sorts of wind sports.

During much of the sailing season in this part of the west Mediterranean Sea you will find sea breezes that build during the day and ease off at night, making for a perfect sailing holiday.

The NE Maestrale is an important wind here. Generally blowing from October to April, and originating from the Rhone Valley, it can pipe up for a week at a time and blow at gale force for days on end even in summer.

The hot, humid southerly Scirocco can make things extremely uncomfortable at night toward the southern half of Sardinia from time to time. Expect temperatures to hardly dip at night from the high 30s in the day. Orange hued fog (coloured by Sahara Desert sand) is another issue, adding to the discomfort!

Why Use Borrow A Boat For an Italy Catamaran Charter:

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We are an independent company, so can offer you the biggest choice of vessel at the most competitive prices, to help you find your perfect yacht. Alongside our passion for yachting, our commitment to service and decades of luxury yacht experience ensures your luxury yacht charter will be an unforgettable experience. Most importantly, all our luxury yachts and superyacht charters meet stringent and current safety and insurance requirements in their respective locations.

Our captains and crew have personal experience of the world's best and safest anchorages and marinas, alongside in-depth local knowledge of cultural attractions, shore dining and entertainment opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

The main points to consider are what is your budget, have you got the necessary sailing experience and qualifications to manage the boat if it's not going to have a skipper, whom you are taking sailing, where exactly you wish to go and what will the weather be like on the proposed dates of your trip.

You will typically pay 50% up front on booking the catamaran hire and the balance on arrival. You will either pay a security deposit with your credit card on departure or can get insurance covering damage in advance. In some cases (such as the recent Covid situation) charter companies may be more flexible but this depends on the individual charter companies themselves.

If you are at sea and in danger, call MAYDAY on VHF Ch16 or ring the coast guard on your phone if you have reception. If you have a mechanical fault and can make it to or are on a mooring you will be able to phone a help line number given by the boat charter company and they can typically send someone from the charter base

You should consider do you have the experience to handle the catamaran before you book and where do you want to go along with what the weather will be like. Bring warm weather and cool weather clothing if it looks like the weather can be cool as well as warm and remember at sea it can be cool in the evenings.

If you want to sail without a skipper then you will need relevant qualifications like RYA Day Skipper/International Certificate of Competence (ICC)/ASA 104 Bareboat certificate or the US Sailing Certificate. If you choose to have a skipper on board your catamaran you won't require licences.

The Italian Riviera begins in San Remo and stretches hundreds of miles on Italy’s western shore. On an Italy yacht charter tour picturesque Portofino, Bay of Naples, Capri, Blue Grotto, and Ischia. Savor the spectacular Amalfi Coast, home of famous artist community Positano. Each location and community have their unique allure and charm.

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Sunsail 30.1 Classic Bareboat Charter in Italy

31.3 Length Total
2 Cabins Total
6 Max. Guests
Yacht Type: Sailing Monohulls
Yacht Age: 3-6 Years in Service
Manufacturer: Beneteau
Model: 30.1

Sunsail 311 Classic Bareboat Charter in Italy

31.5 Length Total
Model: Oceanis 311

Moorings 35.2 Club Bareboat Charter in Italy

33.6 Length Total
The Moorings
Model: Oceanis 35.2

ACAJOU Bareboat Charter in Italy

35.2 Length Total
3 Cabins Total
8 Max. Guests
Dream Yacht Charter
Yacht Age: 2019
Manufacturer: Dufour
Model: Dufour 360 GL - 3 cab.

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C-Cat 37 PRESTIGE Bareboat Charter in Italy

36.1 Length Total
Kiriacoulis
Yacht Type: Sailing Catamarans
Yacht Age: 2023
Model: C-Cat 37

REGGIANI Bareboat Charter in Italy

36.9 Length Total
Yacht Age: 2017
Model: Dufour 382 GL

Bavaria Cruiser 37 – 3 cab. ECONOMY Bareboat Charter in Italy

37.1 Length Total
Yacht Age: 2018
Manufacturer: Bavaria
Model: Bavaria Cruiser 37 - 3 cab.

KALBARRI Bareboat Charter in Italy

37.5 Length Total
4 Cabins Total
12 Max. Guests
Model: Excess 11 - 4 + 2 cab.
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Excess 11 – 4 + 1 + 1 cab. PRESTIGE Bareboat Charter in Italy

10 Max. Guests
Yacht Age: 2024
Model: Excess 11 - 4 + 1 + 1 cab.

Oceanis 38.1 PRESTIGE Bareboat Charter in Italy

37.7 Length Total
Yacht Age: 2021
Model: Oceanis 38.1

ANHINGA Bareboat Charter in Italy

38.5 Length Total
Manufacturer: Fountaine Pajot
Model: Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40

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Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 CLASS Bareboat Charter in Italy

Sunsail 404 Classic Bareboat Charter in Italy

39.4 Length Total
Manufacturer: Leopard
Model: 4000
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Payment . All payments must be made by personal check, bank/wire transfer, ACH payment and/or with a major credit card unless otherwise expressly stated. The total price for the Charter Reservation will be billed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated. Some banks and credit card companies impose fees for international transactions. If you are making a reservation from outside of the United States on a US credit card, your bank may convert the payment amount to your local currency and charge you a conversion fee. This means the amount listed on your credit or bank card statement may be in your local currency and therefore a different figure than the amount provided by Broker for the Charter Reservation. In addition, a foreign transaction fee may be assessed if the financial institution that issued your credit card is located outside of the United States. Booking international travel may be considered to be an international transaction by the financial institution or card company. The currency exchange rate and foreign transaction fee is determined solely by your financial institution on the day that it processes the transaction. If you have any questions about these fees or the exchange rate applied to your booking, please contact your financial institution. Broker shall not be liable to you for any such service, conversion, or exchange fee.

Broker expressly reserves the right to cancel your Charter Reservation if full payment is not timely received as set forth in the Charter Agreement.

Cancellation and Rescheduling . You may cancel or change your Charter Reservation as set forth in the Charter Agreement by and among you, the Charter Provider and/or Broker. Please note that some Charter Providers do not permit changes to or cancellation of reservations after they are made, or after a certain date, as indicated in the Charter Agreement. You agree to abide by the terms of the Charter Agreement with respect to your Charter Reservation. Broker will not be responsible for reimbursing Charterer for any previously tendered deposits or payments by Charterer and disclaims all liability for the failure of a Charter Provider to refund or return any such funds.
Credit Card Transactions and Chargebacks . If for any reason, any Charter Provider is unable to provide the Charter, or any part thereof, for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against the Charter Provider, and not against Broker. However, Broker will use reasonable efforts to assist you and Charter Provider in reaching a resolution to a dispute between you and the Charter Provider. In the event that your payment has already been transferred from Broker to Charter Provider or to an escrow account, you agree that you will not seek a chargeback against Broker for such amounts transferred. You further agree to indemnify and hold Broker harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage or expense (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) that Broker may incur in connection with chargebacks against Broker or under the Charter Agreement and your performance thereunder. If Broker incurs any costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, to recover any payments charged back by your credit card company or other financial institution, you agree that you will be liable for these costs. If your payment is declined for any reason, you agree to settle any amounts owed to Broker via money order, cashier’s check, personal check or bank/ACH transfer immediately.
Broker Responsibility . Broker makes arrangements with the Charter Provider. Broker additionally makes additional arrangements with other suppliers for the various components and other services that comprise your Charter (“Charter Suppliers”). Broker is not an agent of these Charter Providers or the Charter Suppliers (and the Charter Providers and Charter Suppliers are not agents of Broker). Broker expressly disclaims any liability for the actions or omissions of the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers. The Charter Providers and the Charter Suppliers reserve the right to refuse service to you at their sole discretion. Broker assumes no liability for the acts of the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers in refusing service. Broker is not responsible for schedule changes and does not offer compensation for those changes. Broker is not responsible under any circumstances for any injury or damages you may suffer, in connection with sea, air or ground transportation, hotel accommodations, or other travel or excursion services arranged by Broker.

You understand Broker is not the source or supplier of the Charter or other travel services you requested and acts solely as a broker for the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers. You agree that the Charter Provider and Charter Suppliers whose names appear in the information supplied to you are those who are solely responsible for providing the Charter you purchase. You consent to and request the use of the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers and agree to not hold Broker responsible should any of them: (i) fail to provide the Charter or travel services you purchased, whether or not such services are listed in the Charter Agreement or otherwise, (ii) fail to comply with any applicable law, or (iii) engage in any negligent act or omission that causes you any sort of injury, damage, delay or inconvenience.

By using Broker’s services, you waive and release any claim against Broker, its affiliated and subsidiary companies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents, arising out of or in connection with any loss of or damage to property or injury to any person caused by reason of (i) any defect, negligence, or other wrongful act or omission, or any failure of performance of any kind, by any Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, or any other provider of sea, airline, hotel, ground transportation or any other travel provider connected to or otherwise associated with the Charter, (ii) any claim for inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, mental distress or other similar claim, (iii) any delayed departure, missed connection, substitute accommodation, termination of service or change in fares or rates, and (iv) overbooking, flight or other travel cancellation, lost or misconnected personal property, or any claim arising out of the air transportation portion of your travel, and (v) or any other claim arising out of or otherwise related to the Charter Agreement or services provided by the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers.

Excepting only liability that directly arises from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Broker, you will not hold Broker responsible for any injury, damage or loss you may suffer while on a Charter, whether incurred on the Charter or in connection with any other rental, purchase, excursion or activity, regardless of the relationship of any of the foregoing with the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers.

Your Responsibility . By booking a Charter with Broker, you agree to defend and indemnify and hold harmless Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, causes of action, demands, recoveries, losses, damages, fines, penalties or other costs or expenses of any kind or nature, including but not limited to reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with: (i) your breach of these Terms or the documents referenced herein; (ii) your violation of any law or rights of a third party; or (iii) your use of the Broker website.

You will review your Charter Agreement and travel documents for accuracy upon receipt. You understand that it is your responsibility to review the accuracy of all details in the Charter Reservation provided to you, and that you may contact Broker if you have any questions.

You assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s), and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s).

You understand that Broker recommends purchasing travel insurance to cover certain risks inherent in travel such as supplier bankruptcy and the inability to travel due to a medical or personal emergency.

No Warranties . All Charters, products, services, advice and information is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied to the fullest extent permitted under the law, including but not limited to, warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Without limiting the above, no warranty or guarantee is made (i) regarding the acceptance of any reservation request or Charter Reservation; (ii) regarding the availability of Charters, or any other product and/or services through Broker; (iii) that the use of Broker’s website will be error-free; or (iv) regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability or quality of any information, content, data, service, advice or merchandise provided by Broker or through Broker’s website.

Broker has no special knowledge regarding the Charter Provider’s or Charter Supplier’s financial condition, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards, or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel during or otherwise in connection with your Charter.

Limitation on Liability . In no event shall Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and/or their respective affiliates, or any employees, agents, officers, directors, members or managers of any of the foregoing (“Broker and Charter Releasees”), be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, your access to, display of or use the Broker’s website, the Charter or services provided to you in connection with the Charter (including, but not limited to, your reliance upon opinions of the Broker), whether based on a theory of negligence, contract, tort, strict liability, consumer protection statutes, or otherwise, and even if Broker and/or any other of the Broker and Charter Releasees have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If, despite the limitation above, Broker or the Broker and Charter Releasees are found liable for any loss or damage which arises out of or in any way connected with any of the occurrences described above, then Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Supplier and the Broker and Charter Releasees will in no event exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (a) the Broker Fee, and (b) One-Hundred Dollars (US $100.00).

The foregoing limitation of liability reflects the allocation of risk between the parties. The limitations specified in this section will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in these Terms is found to have failed of its essential purpose. The limitations of liability provided in these Terms inure to the benefit of Broker and/or its providers.

The foregoing does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Limitation on Time to File Claims . ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF RELATING TO BROKER’S SERVICES OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
Waiver . No waiver by Broker of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Broker to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Severability . If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
Governing Law and Mandatory Venue . The laws of the State of Florida govern the rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement and the interpretation, construction and enforceability thereof. You agree that any action or proceeding initiated by Charterer against Broker shall be brought solely in the federal and state courts of Hillsborough County, Florida, and you submit to the jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objections to the exercise of personal jurisdiction over you by those courts. In the event any action or proceeding is initiated by Charterer in a court outside of Hillsborough County, Florida, Charterer agrees to pay Broker’s costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees associated with defending such action or proceeding and waives any and all defenses to the transfer of said action or proceeding, whether jurisdictional or otherwise, to a federal or state court in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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