Captained Charter on a 91ft boutique Phinisi Schooner in Komodo, Indonesia

The following terms and conditions shall apply if booking a packaged trip to and aboard the Traditional Phinsi Boat. Cancellation Initial deposit non-refundable but transferable or exchanged with a friend to take your place on that specific date (passengers are responsible for finding their own replacements). All tour payments and deposits are non-refundable. There are no refunds or partial refunds given for early departures from a tour or early checkouts. There are absolutely no refunds given for reasons pertaining to surfing conditions or weather conditions. There are absolutely no refunds given for reasons pertaining to a global, national, or provincial political situation that does not directly pose a security threat to the safe operations of the tour in the specific region. For your protection, you can contract a travel insurance with any company operating in your country.  There are no refunds of any kind given for poor surf, inclement weather, airline related delays or cancellations and late departures from designated trip date or itinerary. In Addition, there are no refunds given for reasons relating to unstable global, national, or local political or natural conditions that do not directly pose a threat to the safe operations. In the event of cancellation of a trip the company reserves the right to substitute a trip on another comparable boat or accommodation on the same dates. In case of no alternative trip is available as described above, the guest will receive a full refund of the boat payment (not included airfares). During the journey if the boat cannot continue the trip due to mechanical and or technical problems and no alternative boat is available to continue, the guest will receive a refund proportional to the days left. We reserves the right to cancel a person's accommodation due to inappropriate behaviour During the journey if an accident happen to one of the guests or boat crew member, the Captain reserves the right to finish the trip earlier, no refund will be given and We are not be liable for this matter. Immigration and health regulations Clients assume the responsibility for all necessary travel preparation (passport, visa, vaccination). Regulations may vary depending on nationality. For further details please refer to the competent consulate or embassy. We will not be held responsible for any matters related to immigration and take no responsibility regards to customers' visas. Guests should be aware that tourist visa's obtained on entry at any port in Indonesia is a 30-day non-extendable visa. We are not under any situation extend a visa and will not be held liable for overstay under any circumstances. Risk We are not responsible for any guests actions and will not be involved in any legal matters related to crime, drugs or anything that is against the law, both in the guests country of origin and/or Indonesia We will assist the guest to the best of their ability, but will not put any other guest in danger. We would like to draw your attention to the elevated level of risk entailed in adventure trips, namely surfing (accidents may lead to injuries, disabilities or even death). Since the company does not exert any control over your mastery of this sport, We does not assume any liability. Participants bear the full responsibility for accidents, loss inflicted on themselves or third parties or fatal accidents. We shall not be responsible or liable for any injury death, damage, loss, delay, cost, expense, inconvenience or loss of enjoyment suffered by any person or corporation during your trip. It is important to note that all the bookings with we are are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by operators, and other services providers some of which limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. We have informed the guest that all travel is at the guests' own risk. Searching in remote locations may lead to dangers in which the guest has total responsibility in agreement to engagement. Place of jurisdiction and applicable law The present contract between you and the Indonesian operators should be governed by Indonesian Law. Any disputes arising out of this contract agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Indonesia. Frequently Asked Question Do i need travel insurance for a trip on board the Traditional Phinisi Schooner Yes, it’s a MUST that all travelers on board have insurance, covering all medical expenses, including air- evacuation and repatriation. We highly recommend you to get flight and luggage insurance as well, because all of these issues are on the risk of the visitor.  How many guests will be on the boat with me? Max. 10 guests on board during a standard trip and up to 11 guests in case of a private booking.  Do i need a Visa for Indonesia? Most nations are permitted to stay in Indonesia 30 days without visa needed. Your Passport has to be valid at least 6 months after planned entrance. But we recommend you to check with the Indonesian Embassy in your country which visa regulations will apply for you. What are the travel essential i should bring on board? You won´t need a lot on board but there are some important things you should bring which we put together in this Checklist Can i plan my own route and itinerary? You can surely do that if rent the charter privately (please contact us for private charter booking). Together with the Captain, we can customize the route to meet your special requests or purposes. For an open trip there is a general itinerary and the surf guide will be responsible for decision which spot to go. But of course all the guests will be free to discuss their special requests with the guide who will try to meet them! What are the potential health risks on a trip to Indonesia? The risks to health whilst traveling will vary between individuals and many issues need to be taken into account, e.g. length of stay and general health of the traveller. We strongly recommended that you consult with your General Practitioner few weeks in advance of travel. They will assess your particular health risks before recommending vaccines and /or antimalarial tablets. As you are going to the tropical country, there is always a risk of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Is  snorkeling equipment on board? We do have some sets of goggles and fins on board but we recommend to bring your own equipment as it is hard to provide the right size of snorkeling gear for everyone.  How many boards should i bring? This is entirely up to you but most people bring 2-3 boards. Just make sure you have an extra board in case something happens to your basic one. What type of power adaptor do i need to bring to charge my electronic devices? RFC uses European-style two-pin round plugs (220 V 50 Hz) which you will find all around Indonesia. Though we carry some of the adaptors on board, we recommend you to bring your own to be sure you have it at hand. How much money do i need on board? It’s up to you, but basically you have most things covered already to have an enjoyable trip with us: AccommodationSpot guidance during the trip 3 freshly cooked meals per dayHealthy snacks Soft drinks, tea, coffee  Should i be an advanced surfer to join the boat trip? What sort of conditions can i expect? No. But as surf spots we’re planning to go during the trip are mostly reef breaks we expect all the surfers to be reef-experienced and capable of doing basic surf maneuvers by their own. So open trips are not for complete beginners as the guide available on board is a spot guide, not a surf instructor.  We are sure you can assess your surf level consciously and make decision if you are ready to join an open trip. As for the private charters (please contact us for private charter booking) we can assist you in finding a surf guide to join your trip upon request. Please read more about the spots here (link to the page with spot descriptions), but in general we expect swell to be 5-8 feet during dry season (May-October) and around 4-5 feet in wet season (November-April). July and August are famous for the biggest swells!  So we suggest you plan your trip accordingly and check the forecast beforehand. Also you can always contact us for more detailed info about upcoming surf conditions