Terms

Crucial regulations from the Port Police for all boat leasing services

If you violate any of the listed regulations, the Port Police are authorized to issue you a fine. The Port Police reserve the right to halt you for a check at any moment. They will inspect the boat’s safety gear and documentation. It is mandatory to carry an identification document with you on the boat.

  • Maintain a slow speed at all times, avoid reaching maximum speed, and refrain from making abrupt, hazardous turns.
  • Do not drop anchor within the yellow buoys that mark the swimming zone.

  • Avoid anchoring in areas where individuals are swimming. Ensure the boat is kept at a safe distance from swimmers.

  • The boat’s captain is strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol.

 

 

Blue Mare Boats Rental Terms & Conditions

When you reserve a boat with Blue Mare Boats, you are acknowledging and consenting to our terms and conditions. We are committed to providing top-tier boat rental services, but occasionally, circumstances may deviate from our plans.

For instance, if the boat encounters a mechanical issue, we will endeavour to provide a replacement. If another boat is not available, your deposit will be refunded.

 

Reservation, Briefing Hours, Timing, Deposit, and Cancellation Policy

As a customer, you agree to:

  • Pay a deposit to confirm the boat.
  • Attend the briefing 30 minutes before your departure time.
  • Be at the meeting point at most 30 minutes after your departure time. If you are late and have not informed us, we reserve the right to rent the boat to another customer, and the deposit is not refundable.

 

Tour Cancellation by Us

In rare cases, we may need to cancel a rental due to severe weather conditions. We will always propose an alternative date for your boat trip. If rescheduling is not feasible, we will fully refund your booking fee, excluding processing fees.

 

Tour Cancellation by You

Online bookings are governed by our Terms & Conditions. If you cancel your booking up to 10 days before the rental date, you will receive a full refund, excluding Paypal / Stripe fees. All cancellations within 10 days prior to departure are non-refundable.

*All refunds will be issued within 14 days.

 

Additional Terms and Conditions

  • No license is required for handling a motorboat up to 30hp.
  • A valid Boat Driving license is required to rent a boat with an engine larger than 30hp.
  • Before renting, you can inspect the boat and outboard engines (2) condition.
  • The boat is delivered to the customer full of fuel. Fuel consumption is charged extra and is paid by the customer upon return at the meeting point.
  • The boat is insured for accidents with third parties.
  • Blue Mare Boats shall not be liable for damage to or loss, theft, or destruction of property at any time of property to the client during the rental.
  • Persons under the age of 21 are not permitted to drive motor boats.
  • You are not allowed to use the boat after dusk (no hire boats are licensed or insured for use after dusk).
  • Be responsible for extra hire fees if the boat is late in being returned for any reason except if such lateness is caused by the failure of the engine or of our equipment.
  • Be liable to Blue Mare Boats for any damage to the boat, outboard engines, its contents and equipment caused by the hirer’s unreasonable behaviour or misuse of the vessel.
  • Return the boat in the same state and condition as it was when it was hired.
  • Boating can be hazardous. While Blue Mare Boats has taken all reasonable care in the preparation of the boat and in the provision of safety equipment, the hirer is responsible for their own safety, the safety of third parties affected by their actions and the safe return of the boat. The hirer will be liable to repay Blue Mare Boats for any loss or damage to the boat, outboard engines or its equipment caused by the action or negligence of the hirer.
  • Blue Mare Boats will instruct the hirer on how to navigate, operate and handle the boat, outboard engines and safety equipment onboard the boat. Hirer uses the same at their own risk.
  • Ensure that the boat and its equipment are in a functional state before the hire and that there is sufficient fuel for the hire.
  • The customer agrees and accepts to deliver the boat at Blue Mare Boats in the state that was received. The customer will be liable for any damage caused to the boat, outboard engines or its equipment by misuse or neglect.
  • To deliver the boat the latest at sunset (If you are running late you must call us to know the time of your return. If we have no notice for your delay there will be extra charges).
  • Early return of the vessel does not entitle the customer a refund claim.
  • The maximum distance of vessel from the coast should not exceed 1 nautical mile.
  • Only the hirer is responsible for handling and operating the boat during hiring.
  • You are not allowed to go out of Milos, Kimolos and Poliegos islands.
  • Ensure that all members of the party comply with these terms and conditions.