BOOKINGS
At the time of booking
a $400 deposit is required, which is part of the listed
hire price. The balance of hire owing along with a bond
is required at time of boarding during off peak times. For school
holiday bookings, full payment of balance owing is due 30 days
before boarding date. Payment may be made by cash, bank cheque,
personal/business cheque, mastercard, or visa card (a 2.5% surcharge
applies to credit card payment)
BOND
A $900 bond is required. Expenses are deducted from this bond. On return
of the boat hired, the boat will be inspected. Fuel used and
any additional requested supplies will be deducted along with
any damage to or extra cleaning of the boat or equipment. The
balance of your bond will be refunded to you usually within
a week of your return. Management reserves the right to increase
the bond.
BOARDING AND DEPARTURE TIMES
We are very flexible with these times. Whenever possible we
allow you to board early in the morning and return the
boat early to mid afternoon on the day of return. Depending
on demands, we may need to have you board the boat at the official
time of 1pm and disembark at 9am on day of departure.
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE CHARGE
An environmental levy of $5 per person per day applies, capped at $150 per hire.
CANCELLATIONS
After booking, in the event of a cancellation, your deposit
is refundable less a cancellation fee of $200 if a minimum of
60 days notice is given and provided the boat is relet for the
same period as the cancellation. Cancellation should be in writing.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Firearms and pets are prohibited
on board by law. No licence is required to operate the houseboats.
The skipper must be 21 years of age or over and management needs
to sight a driver's licence as confirmation. A medical disclosure
form must be signed before hire commences. Current DPI fishing
regulations apply. Passenger numbers must not exceed the number
the houseboat is in survey to accommodate.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF HIRE
The skipper must sign a charter agreement and briefing notes. Prices may be
subject to change without notice. Should
you require that we accommodate your vehicle while you are aboard
the houseboat, all care will be taken, but management will not
be held responsible for damages incurred to the vehicle. In
the unlikely event that a vessel becomes unavailable, a substitute
vessel may be supplied. However management will not be held
liable for any loss or expenses incurred by you due to a vessel
becoming unavailable for hire. If you wish to tow your own
boat, aluminium boats up to 4.5m are acceptable. Larger
aluminium boats and fiberglass boats must be driven. Bring fenders
for additional boats.
For your convenience
not only is quality linen, doonas and pillows supplied, beds
are made up for you. Personal towels, toilet paper and soap,
tea-towels, dishwashing liquid and cloths, scourers, pegs etc
are provided.
The galley is fully equipped with quality crockery, cutlery,
stainless pots and pans and cooking utensils. Use of crab pots,
yabby pump, tender boat fuel and gas, fenders, adult & childrens
lifejackets are all included in hire price.
For your complete peace of mind we offer to accommodate your
vehicle/s for the duration of your houseboat holiday (see booking
form).
For a small fee supplies will be purchased for you and placed
aboard or boated out to you.
A full briefing is given by a qualified coxswain on the operation
and safety aspects of the vessel being hired. Aboard each
vessel is an operations manual and comprehensive chart of cruising
area.
Hervey Bay Houseboat Hire prides
itself in providing clean accommodation and friendly service.
