Whitsunday Jetski Tours – Airlie Adventure

“supplier” means any tour operator or other supplier of the services “you” means the guest booking and person named on this reservation booking “we”, “our” means The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre and A.J.LAURENT PTY LTD These terms and conditions apply to all bookings made through The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre. Placing a booking with The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre and paying a deposit constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Booking Conditions
For bookings made more than 30 days prior to travel, a 25% deposit is due to secure your booking with the balance due 30 days prior to travel. For bookings made within 30 days of travel, the full payment is due immediately to secure your booking. If we do not receive your full payment within 30 days of your travel date and you do not contact us to cancel, your deposit is forfeited and your booking may be automatically cancelled by us, the supplier or both.

Payments
Prices are quoted in Australian dollars, inclusive of GST, and all payments must be made in Australian dollars. Your reservation will only be confirmed when funds have been received and are cleared. The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre is not responsible for delays in postal delivery, bank or payment system processing. It is your responsibility to ensure that payments are received within the times specified. If the deposit or final payment is not received by the due date, The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre has the right cancel the booking. If your final payment is not paid by the due date and in any event within 30 days of your departure, we have the right to cancel your booking and retain the deposit in full without any reimbursement to cover our costs and those of any supplier.

Cancellations and Amendments to Bookings
If you wish to cancel or amend any booking made you need to contact us in writing. You can only cancel or amend a confirmed booking by contacting us directly. If you do not contact us to cancel prior to your booking departure date, you may forfeit your deposit and further costs.

Cancellation Charges and Amendment Fees
Any cancellation or amendment made more than 30 days before travel will incur an administration fee of 25% of the total booking fee. All cancellations or amendments made within 30 days of your travel date departure will incur both an administration fee of 25% in addition to the individual supplier’s fees. Any changes requested to your booking, including but not limited to dates, are subject to availability and if they are not available, you may be required to cancel and agree to the cancellation terms. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some services and activities may not permit any refund for certain bookings. You should check with the individual supplier or The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre prior to paying for your booking to confirm any special non-refundable conditions.

Travel Insurance
We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover your reservation, and valuable items (e.g. cameras). Your travel insurance policy should include coverage to protect against unforeseen and last-minute cancellations or medical conditions that may prevent travel and also to cover any medical emergencies during travel at minimum.

Supplier Tours and Services Changes
In the unlikely case of a vessel break down, maintenance or unavailability, the supplier will supply an alternate vessel of a similar standard and quality. Itineraries may be affected by elements beyond our and the supplier’s control such as wind, tide, rain, storm or other weather conditions which make travel dangerous and require a delay or cancellation. It is the skipper's requirement to ensure passenger safety at all times and may use his/her professional judgment in any manner to keep his/her guests and crew safe. In the instance of such delay or cancellation, alternative options will be provided by the supplier. In the event a cancellation or delay occurs and your tour or service is cancelled and rescheduled, you will receive a full refund if you are unable to rebook your tour or service.

Liability
You are using these services and taking any tours at your own risk. We are not responsible for any loss or damage, including direct, indirect or consequential loss you may suffer as a result of your reservation, booking or anything related to your tour or services provided by any supplier. You need to ensure you are medically sound, fit and physically able to use the services. We are not liable for the event that you are refused access to any services or tours due to your medical, physical or other reasons, including intoxication. Any such claims should be addressed to the suppliers directly. You should note that sailing can be a dangerous activity and while crews will make every effort to ensure your safety, they cannot be accountable for actions or injury to you that may be ‘beyond their control’. Every effort is make to ensure your safety and you may be required to complete a pre departure questionnaire, and sign a travel agreement waiver during the check-in process of your tour with the supplier directly. We are not affiliated with nor responsible for our suppliers in any way other than as intermediary to arrange their services on you and their behalf. If you have any issues, injury, suffer any loss or damage, you need to take it up with the supplier directly. If we are obligated to cancel your travel arrangements for any reason, the liability of will be limited to a refund of all monies paid by you.

Things you need to know:

• Our ADVENTURE TOURS operate daily in most weather conditions
• A reasonable level of fitness is required, as some conditions can be physically demanding
• Any person who may be pregnant cannot participate in jetski tours.
• Please consider your suitability for your chosen tour
• Bring along swimmers, a towel and sunscreen (like a day at the beach)
• A dry bag will be provided for your towel, phone/camera on the Ultimate Island Trek
• Thorough safety briefing and demonstrations provided by qualified tour guides
• Fully supervised at all times by a qualified guide
• Weight restrictions apply, maximum of 2 people per jetski or 230kg per jetski
• Minimum driver age – 16 years. Minimum passenger age – 8 years
• If under 18 years of age, an indemnity form must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to the tour
• Group bookings are available for up to 18 jetskis per tour (maximum of 36 people)
• Gift vouchers are available
• As a wind guide: 10 knots – smooth, dry ride, 15 knots – partly smooth, some choppy small waves, 20 knots plus – choppy water spray and large waves, management reserves the right to change itineraries or times in extreme weather conditions.

Your jetski adventure checklist:

• Understand English
• Must be able to swim wearing a lifejacket
• Minimum passenger age of 8 years and over for Airlie Adventure tour
• Minimum passenger age of 12 years and over for Two Island Safari tour
• Solo riders only with a minimum age of 16 years and over for the Ultimate Island Trek tour
• Above average fitness level and confidence in open waters for Two Island Safari and Ultimate Island Trek tours
• Big smiles and sense of adventure!!

Liability:

Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients – we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients  which are beyond our control. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. We recommend you take out travel insurance and assess your suitability to this activity prior to commencement.

Whitsunday Jetski Tours’ cancellation policy:

Cancellations made by guests after 6pm the night before tour or ‘no show’ may incur a 100% charge. If a cancellation by operator is necessary guests will be offered an alternate day or full refund.