LIVE ABOARD DIVING - ASIA

The following are the terms and conditions from Worldwide Dive and Sail who are an independent company in no way associated with Euro-Divers or any of its branches. Euro-Divers is simply offering a booking service possibility to our clients and while we have tried to find the best available product, it should be understood that Worldwide Dive and Sail takes full responsibility and are fully liable for their product and services according to the following terms and conditions:

Insurance Policy:
At Worldwide Dive & Sail we believe that your safety and holiday enjoyment are very important. Therefore comprehensive travel insurance is advised whenever you travel abroad.
For our live-aboard partner Worldwide Dive & Sail it is a condition that you must have and be able to produce adequate insurance covering all diving activities. If you are unable to produce evidence of your insurance policy with dive cover or if you do not have an insurance policy with dive cover, then you will be required by us to purchase the dive insurance policy we offer through the Baldaveda Diving Medicine Network. This temporary insurance policy covering diving accidents is available at a fee of just 500 THB.  

Terms and Conditions:
Worldwide Dive & Sail commits to all the services offered in any of their literature and promotional materials. The following terms and conditions form the basis of a contract with you, our valued guest and Worldwide Dive & Sail. This is your commitment to our company, and our commitment to you.

Definitions:
Unless otherwise indicated, all references to: ’us’, ’we’ or ’our’ refer to Worldwide Dive & Sail. Likewise, any references to: ’you’, refer specifically to Worldwide Dive & Sail’s prospective and actual clients. Clients are defined as persons who undertake to employ any of Worldwide Dive & Sail’s services.
All references to expeditions include our dive trips, and extras including PADI dive courses.

Payment of Balance:
To receive confirmation of your booking, you must pay a minimum of 30% deposit or payment in full. The remaining balance will be due no later than 60 days before the departure date of your diving expedition. Bookings made within 60 days of the departure date of your expedition must be paid in full at the time of the booking. We reserve the right to consider the contract cancelled by you if any payment is late.

Cancellations by You:
You are entitled to cancel your holiday at any point.
All cancellations are to be made in writing, and the following charge will apply:
Any cancellation made at any time prior to departure date of the expedition, the customer will forfeit 30% of their expedition package price.
You may of course, make a claim on your insurance if your cancellation comes within the terms of the policy. When undertaking a contract with us as a group, the leader binds the whole group contractually. If any person cancels from within the group and that persons place cannot be substituted for any reason, the group will be liable for the full cancellation charges for that person and any other costs incurred.

Changes by You:
For a booking, if change of expedition date is requested we will try to accommodate your date change within our space availability. If we are unable to meet your date change requirements, normal conditions apply for cancellations. We always reserve the right to refuse any change of expedition date once a deposit has been made by you.

Single Supplement:
The single supplement applies if single occupancy is requested. Single occupancy will be provided with a 2 bed cabin. The extra cost of single room occupancy for bookings on any of our yachts is charged at the full expedition price for the extra bed to compensate for loss of income for Worldwide Dive & Sail. Single occupancy is subject to availability.

Responsibility/ Supervision/ Behaviour/ Damage & Disturbance:
On group bookings, the party leader accepts full responsibility for the good conduct of all participants during the expedition. The party leader also accepts responsibility for ensuring that all members of his/her group carry adequate insurance for their diving activities. We cannot be held responsible for ensuring that their client(s) have adequate travel insurance. Furthermore, we cannot be held responsible for costs arising due to failure of obtaining such a policy.

If any equipment or property belonging to us or our suppliers is damaged or lost, we reserve the right to make a charge to make good the damage or loss. The members of the party will be deemed to be jointly and severable liable for any such damage and in certain cases (at our discretion) a damage deposit may be taken at the time of issue or occupation. You will be liable for any damage caused while using Worldwide Dive & Sail services.

Swimming, Snorkeling and Kayaking:
Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking can be dangerous when there are strong and unpredictable undercurrents. We require you to inform the Divemaster or Instructor of the expedition before engaging in any swimming, snorkeling or kayaking activity. If you swim, snorkel or kayak against the advice made by us, we accept no liability of you.
It is recommended that no person should swim under the influence of alcohol, in low visibility conditions or where the conditions prove to be hazardous or dangerous. We accept no liability of you in this situation, or any swimming, bathing activity carried out without proper regard for safety.

Alcohol consumption:
There are times when alcohol consumption is not responsible or appropriate. Alcohol should be avoided prior to sunbathing or swimming as it causes dehydration and increases the chances of an incident.
The consumption of alcohol before diving with us is not permitted. If alcohol is consumed before diving against our advice, we will have no further responsibility of you, and at our discretion, we may repudiate our contract with you.

Non-prescription Drug Use:
Worldwide Dive and Sail holds a strict policy against drug possession and drug use on our yachts. We remind you that drug possession and use within Thailand, Indonesia and India is a serious offence. We reserve the right to take appropriate action against customers using drugs aboard our yachts.

Medical Requirements:
All passengers scuba diving whilst on holiday will be required by Worldwide Dive & Sail to complete a medical questionnaire. If we are in any way unsure of your fitness to dive, you will be required to undergo a medical examination. This may result in extra cost for which you will be charged locally. No refunds will be given if you are refused medical clearance to dive. You are strongly advised to undergo a full medical examination before booking your holiday.
You can download our medical questionnaire from our website.

If you currently hold a diving medical be sure you take it with you.

Pregnancy:
All females who are over 28 weeks pregnant must have a valid medical fitness certificate prior to travel. Once 32 weeks of pregnancy have passed it is no longer acceptable to travel by air. If you or a member of your party is pregnant always seek doctor’s advice on whether such a service is safe. If your GP advises against taking such a service, then we accept no liability for you throughout the trip. This also applies to any person whose GP advices against participating in one of our services.

Diving Participation:
We reserve the right to require you to produce evidence of appropriate insurance as above. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit to dive and may be required to fill out a questionnaire to this effect in resort. We recommend that you undertake a diving medical on a yearly basis with a recognized medical referee. When undertaking a diving service/holiday with Worldwide Dive & Sail the local laws and regulations governing diving form part of the contract and must be observed and respected e.g. maximum diving depth limits. Scuba Diving is not recommended 24 hours prior to any flight. When choosing a diving service from Worldwide Dive & Sail it is entirely up to you to make sure that diving is suitable for you before your departure. We can not issue any refunds if you decide not to participate in any diving activities.

Qualified Divers:
If you are a qualified diver be sure to take your certification card and log book with you. If it has been a while since your last dive a complimentary refresher dive may be required by us subject to our discretion.

Airport Arrival:
In light of increased airport security it has become necessary to extend pre-flight check in times to 3 hours prior to the scheduled take-off time for your flight. If you fail to check in on time the airline is within its rights to refuse your travel. We cannot accept responsibility if this situation arises and any costs or losses incurred will be your responsibility. You may of course make a claim under the terms of your insurance policy.

Delays:
We cannot accept any liability for delays in your flight from or to your point of origin whether the cancellation or delay is caused by adverse weather conditions, re-scheduling by the airline, airport authority and / or action by air traffic controllers, mechanical breakdown or industrial action. Also, we can not be held liable for delay of departure or lost diving days due to baggage being lost, stolen or delayed by the airline carriers. You should make sure that these eventualities are covered within your insurance policy.

Passports, Visas and Vaccinations:
Any individual entering into contract with us is entirely responsible for obtaining a full passport (valid for at least 6 months after the return date from your travels), visa and any vaccinations required. You must contact your GP in good time to arrange this. We recommend that all travellers check with the relevant embassies to ensure your entry into their country. We cannot accept any liability or costs if you are refused entry into any of our destinations.

Diving and Weather Conditions:
Unfortunately weather patterns are hard to predict. In light of this you will have to accept that on some occasions at the discretion of the Divemaster or Instructor it may not be suitable or safe to conduct diving activities at your chosen diving location. On our yachts an alternative itinerary may be necessary if weather conditions prove too difficult for diving. We can not be held responsible or liable for weather patterns and the resulting loss of diving days, courses or activities. You may of course make a claim under the terms and conditions of your insurance policy.

Liability:
We will accept full liability for acts and/or omissions of our employees are they negligent or otherwise, in carrying out their contractual obligations.
In addition we accept responsibility should the service fall below a reasonable standard or prove deficient, or unsafe.
We cannot be held liable for any loss of the duration of your stay and diving days as a result of incidences beyond our reasonable control.

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