YACHT CHARTERS IN SINGAPORE

Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy

Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis and will be confirmed upon payment of a deposit equal to 50% of the total charter fee (including any extras booked and inclusive of GST). The 50% deposits are non-refundable, unless 3 months prior notice of cancellation is given. Full payment of the total charter fee (including any extras booked and inclusive of GST) will be required at least 3 (three) weeks prior to the date of the charter. Should these payment deadlines not be met, Blue Star Yachting will consider the booking cancelled and the deposit will not be refunded.

Bookings paid in full and cancelled at least 3 (three) weeks prior to the charter date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the amount paid. No refund will be made for cancellations requests made less than 3 weeks before the charter date and the full amount of the charter fee (including any extras booked and inclusive of GST) will be owed to Blue Star Yachting.

We accept payments by telegraphic transfer or PayNow.

We strongly recommend that guests take out cancellation and curtailment insurance to protect their investment if unforeseen circumstances prevent or curtail their charter.

Captain’s decision

Blue Star Yachting strives to provide the most professional and pleasurable experience possible whilst operating to strict safety standards. The Captain's role is to ensure the safety of the guests, crew and yacht. Please be advised that, should the Captain deem anything to be unsafe, the Captain's decision will be final. Any refusal by any guest(s) to follow the reasonable instructions of the Captain or crew will result in such guests being asked to leave the yacht promptly at the nearest safe disembarkation point and such guests will be responsible for their own return travel arrangements. Blue Star Yachting will not be liable to any refund of fees in such event.

Insurance

Blue Star Yachtinghas obtained insurance coverage for its crewed yacht charter activities. However, such coverage does not include any provision related to the guests’ personal effects, or to any accident, injury or illness suffered by the guests whilst on board, embarking or disembarking, and for which Blue Star Yachting does not accept any liability. Guests are strongly advised to obtain their own insurance coverage for such eventualities.

Blue Star Yachtingalso accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for disruptions caused by force majeure events such as fire, flood, acts of god, mechanical issues, strikes, political unrest, acts of government or authorities, or any other occurrence beyond the control of Blue Star Yachting.

Damages & Breakages

Damages and breakages caused by the guests as a result of willful or neglectful acts or disregard of the Captain or crew’s instructions (including but not limited to as a result of drunken disorderly behaviour) are the responsibility of the guests, and any costs or liability incurred by Blue Star Yachting or any of its employees or representatives shall be reimbursed on demand to Blue Star Yachting. For safety reasons, the Captain and/or crew must be notified immediately of any damage or breakage found or caused by the guests.

Prohibited items and substances

Any item or substance prohibited by the laws of Singapore (including but not limited to drugs, firearms, weapons of any description, noxious substances or liquids) or any other item of any kind that is unlawful or unsuitable for use on the yacht is prohibited. The Captain reserves the right to refuse to allow any item on board that she should deem unsuitable or unsafe for any reason whatsoever. Any guests refusing to allow packages or personal effects to be checked by the Captain and/or crew will not be allowed onboard the yacht and will be responsible for their own return travel arrangements. Please be advised that in accordance with the rules and regulations of MPA, any guests arriving to the yacht displaying signs of being under the influence of drugs will be denied boarding. Blue Star Yachting will not be liable to any refund of fees in such event.

Guests below 18 years of age

In the interest of safety, Blue Star Yachting requires all guests who are minors to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. In the case of a group of minors over 12 years of age, a minimum of one such supervising adult per group of 8 minors will be required. In the case of a group of minors below 12 years of age, a minimum of one such supervising adult per group of 4 minors will be required.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages by such guests will not be permitted onboard the yacht.

Published Information

Every care has been taken to ensure that all information published by Blue Star Yachting on this page is accurate as of the date of publication. Prices are subject to change without notice. The menu items listed in the Catering section are subject to availability and may be substituted with items of an equivalent quality and quantity without prior notice. All pictures on this website are non-contractual and for illustration purposes only.

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Are pets allowed on board?

Yes! Pets are allowed on our yacht. However, owners are responsible for the safety and welfare of their pets when on board our yacht.

Does my baby or child count as a passenger?

Yes, in accordance with MPA regulations, all persons on board irrespective of their age have to be accounted for in the passenger list.

What should I bring?

For day charters, we highly recommend bringing a swimsuit, beach towel, sunscreen, hat and to wear light clothing. Also don’t forget to bring you favourite music on an iPod/iPhone or USB stick.

For overnight charters, all of the above plus your favourite DVDs, board games and some fishing gear.

For weekend/week long charters, all of the above, plus your passport and EP (if relevant).

What is the safety equipment on board?

The yacht is equipped with life rings, life jackets for all adult passengers and a few child-size life jackets in accordance with MPA regulations.

Is smoking allowed on board?

Smoking is allowed on board however only on certain areas of the deck which the crew will indicate to you. There is strictly no smoking inside the yacht or on the flybridge.

Can you accommodate persons with limited mobility?

We are happy to welcome guests with mobility restrictions on board and will go the extra mile to ensure they feel safe and comfortable. We very much regret that we are not able to welcome wheelchair-bound passengers on board, due to the absence of adequate boarding facilities and storage space for such equipment.

Can I wear boat shoes on board?

Blue Star Yachting operates a strictly no-shoes policy on board, whatever the type of shoes.

Will I be able to play my own music on board?

You will be able to connect your favourite playlists into our loud speaker via bluetooth or through using either a jack plug, USB cable or USB stick.

Do you provide diving equipment?

Blue Star Yachting does not provide diving and fishing equipment. Guests need to procure the equipment for their usage.

Do you have restrooms on board?

Each cabin is fitted with its own en-suite restroom and shower, and equipped with electric toilets.

Is there internet on board?

We regret that there is no wifi or internet connection available on board.

I am subject to motion sickness. What can I do?

There are many ways of alleviating the symptoms of sea sickness, but prevention remains the best cure. If you have been subject to motion sickness in the past or are just not quite sure, or this is your first time on a yacht, we highly recommend you consult your family doctor for advises and medication. From our experiences, keeping a full stomach may help but stay away from fatty and spicy foods (such as curries) and alcohol. Ginger-based herbal remedies, ginger tea and white Tiger Balm may be effective in relieving the symptoms. If you do feel unwell at any point during your charter, come speak to a member of the crew who will assist you and try and make you more comfortable.

How long before my charter should I get to One Degree 15?

We strongly recommend that all guests gather outside Mykonos on the Bay Restaurant at least 30mins prior to the scheduled charter departure time, to allow sufficient time to sign in and be escorted to the yacht to attend the Captain's safety briefing. Should guests' lateness trigger a delay in the effective charter departure time, Blue Star Yachting will be unable to extend the charter to make up for the time lost and will not offer any refunds.