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We are looking forward to meeting you and showing you a vacation of a lifetime!
It is easy to book your charter onboard Three Moons. You may book through a charter yacht broker or you can book directly with us...the owners! Please contact us via email or phone to check for availability of dates. Three Moons is available for vacations of any length, although trips under 5 nights have a ten percent surcharge. The rate for eight days, seven nights* are as follows:

Eight guests: $18,000 or $321/per person, per night

Seven guests: $17,000 or $347/per person, per night

Six guests: $16,000 or $381/per person, per night

Five Guests: $15,000 or $429/per person, per night

Four Guests: $14,000 or $500/per person, per night

Our rates are all-inclusive of unlimited premium bar, food, water, fuel, BVI cruising tax and all U.S. Virgin Islands National Park mooring/anchoring fees. Additional expenses include: specialty wines or champagnes, shore side transfers, shore side meals, and crew gratuity (customarily 15-20% of charter fee but left to charterer's discretion). Additional water sports such as diving, jet skiing, sailing, wind surfing and para-sailing are available and will be at your expense. Three Moons "Sea Spa" services are not included.
AVAILABLE DATES*
*Note: Our calendar may change quickly, so please contact us confirm the availablity of the dates below before booking travel arrangements.
  • February 15-March 5, 2010
  • March 16-31, 2010
  • May 13-31, 2010
Ready to book? Contact us and we'll place a temporary hold on our calendar while you organize your travel arrangements. The hold is valid for two weeks. However if another party wishes to book Three Moons for the same time period, you will then be given 48 hours to wire or express mail your deposit. Your vacation is reserved with our receipt of a 25% deposit and a signed contract. The deposit is non-refundable unless the yacht is re-booked for that time period. We recommend you purchase travel insurance; but it is not required.

Global Care (800) 779-1017
Travel Guard (800) 826-1300
Access America (800) 284-8300

Print two copies of the Contract page below. Sign both and we will return one with our signatures for your files. Or, you may sign and scan one signed copy and return to us via email. Once your vacation is reserved, please complete and return the Passenger Manifest and Provisioning Preference Sheet. If you have any additional questions feel free to email or call us at the numbers below.

Capt. Randy and Shelly Tucker

Ph: 340-690-1900 or 340-690-1992

mailto:charter@sailthreemoons.com

VACATION YACHTING AGREEMENT
YACHT:  THREE MOONS
OWNER
(or CAPTAIN)		CAPTAIN RANDY & SHELLY TUCKER CHARTERER   
ADDRESSC/O FLAGSHIP-PMB# 188, 5304 Yacht Haven Grande, Suite 104ADDRESS  
CITY/STATE/ZIPST. THOMAS, VI 00802CITY/STATE/ZIP 
PHONERANDY: 340-690-1900 SHELLY: 340-690-1992PHONE 
EMAILcharter@sailthreemoons.comEMAIL 
Vacation Begins:NOON-Beginning Port  
Vacation Ends:NOON-Ending Port  
# of Charterer’s Navigation LimitsUSVI and/or BVI
PAYMENTS & FEES
TOTAL FEE

$

 		  
DEPOSIT DUEWITH SIGNED

CONTRACT:

   

Mailing Address:Three Moons Yacht Charters,  Flagship-PMB#188, 5304 Yacht Haven Grande, Suite 104, St. Thomas, VI 00802

2nd DEPOSIT Due:

   Same As Above

3rd DEPOSIT Due:

   Same As Above
BALANCE Due     

INCLUDED IN FEE:  all food, beverages including Standard Ship’s Bar, water toys, BVI cruising taxes, Passenger taxes and Virgin Islands National Park Anchoring/Mooring Fees. NOT INCLUDED IN FEE: all dockage at client’s request during the term of the charter, customary crew gratuity, dinners ashore or shore excursions such as private taxi tours, transfers to and from airport or shore lodging 
As in all service industries, it is customary for the crew to receive a gratuity.Please note, the gratuity is not included in the Charter Fee, and is considered an additional expense. Depending on your level of satisfaction with the service, this gratuity normally ranges between 10-20% of the base Charter Fee. As always, all gratuities are given at the discretion of the Charterer.Please initial to confirm that you have read and understand the above statement: CHARTERER’S Initials _____________ 
 Trip Interruption Trip Cancellation Insurance - The purchase of trip, health, accident, baggage and cancellation insurance is  recommended.  Please note as appropriate below:□              YES, I have purchased Travel Protection Insurance□              NO, I do not want Travel Protection Insurance.  I acknowledge that I have been offered, and chose to DECLINE Travel Protection Insurance.Suggested Travel Protection Insurance Companies: www.insuremytrip.com or call at 800-487-4722, www.globalcare-cocco.com or call at 800-779-1017
www.accessamerica.com or call 800-284-8300, www.travelguard.com or call at 800-826-1300                                                                                                                                                OWNER’S Initials ____________                              CHARTERER’S Initials ____________
   The OWNER agrees to deliver the yacht at the time and place stated, and the CHARTERERS agree to pay the fee and other agreed charges on or before the dates specified in this Agreement.  The CHARTERERS acknowledge that he/she has read and understand the entire Agreement, including the Terms & Conditions on the reverse.  The CHARTERERS warrant that his/her signature on this Agreement represents consent of all CHARTERERS to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if they had each individually signed same.  To the true and faithful performance of the foregoing agreement, the said party binds themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns each to the other.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto set their hands:  

For the YACHT:                                                                 For the CHARTER

By: _____________________________________          By: ____________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                                

Date: ___________________________________          Date: ____________________________

                 

Witness: _______________________________             Witness: ________________________

                                                                                                                                  
TERMS & CONDITIONSPAYMENT & FEES: 25% deposit is due at the signing of this Agreement unless vacation dates are more than 6 months from the signing of this agreement, in which case 25% deposit is due at the time of signing and another 25% deposit is due 6 months in advance of the vacation dates.  The balance is due in cash or travelers check immediately upon boarding Three Moons. Final balance may be prepaid by arrangement with the OWNER thirty  (30) days prior to beginning of charter.CANCELLATION: If the CHARTERERS cancel, all payments shall be forfeited as agreed upon liquidated damages.  Refund shall be made to the CHARTERERS if the Yacht shall be re-hired for the same term; or a pro rata refund if re-hired for part of the same term.  If the OWNER must cancel, the OWNER shall refund all payments received from the charterer, except where OWNER’s cancellation is due to SEVERE WEATHER as described below.DELIVERY: The OWNER agrees to deliver the yacht to the beginning port in full commission, in proper working order and ready for service.  However, should it be impossible for the OWNER to make delivery as agreed through causes beyond his control, the OWNER shall not be in default as long as delivery is made within 24 hours of the beginning date. OWNER shall, in that case, either extend the agreed upon period by the time delayed or shall reduce the fee pro rata to the actual period, whichever is mutually agreed by CHARTERERS and OWNER. If delivery is not made within said 24 hours, CHARTERERS are entitled to treat this Agreement as cancelled by OWNER.DRUGS AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES:  The use, transportation, or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics (including marijuana) or of any other contraband, or the participation in any other unlawful activity is strictly prohibited.  The participation in any of these activities by CHARTERERS, or by any guest of the party constitutes a breach of the charter and shall be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement without refund of any and all payments made by CHARTERERS, and Charterers will be held responsible for any loss or damage to the yacht due to any such violations.  RUNNING EXPENSES:  The fee includes all expenses related to the operation of the yacht including fuel (except in the case of some power yachts), Captain, water and the use of advertised water sports equipment on board.  The fee is generally exclusive of special request charges such as dockage & mooring requested by the CHARTERERS, gratuity, rental of sports equipment not inventoried by the yacht, premium beverages, off yacht excursions or meal & drinks ashore, telephone and other communications, and other similar expenses incurred by the charterer.  Any such special charges incurred by the yacht are to be paid to the crew in cash or traveler’s checks.  Please refer to the detailed Included / Not Included lists on the front of this Agreement for your yacht’s specific expenses, which terms shall govern this Agreement.ACCIDENTS/UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES:  Should the yacht, during the period of this Agreement, be lost, stranded, or disabled by an accident, breakdown or other unforeseen circumstance, or unable to perform this Agreement because of fire, perils of the sea, or other unavoidable accident rendering her unfit for use or purpose of this Agreement, not brought about by an act or fault of the CHARTERERS, this Agreement shall cease from the time thereof and neither of the parties shall then be liable for the loss, damage, expense or inconvenience resulting therefrom.  Should the yacht suffer a mechanical breakdown during the charter period which cannot be repaired within twenty-four (24) consecutive hours of such occurrence, the CHARTERERS may cancel the remainder of the unused portion of this Agreement and shall receive a full refund on a pro rata basis.SEVERE WEATHER:  No warranty is made as to the suitability of weather with respect to this trip.  If a Named Storm (defined as a windstorm given a name as a tropical storm or hurricane by the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fl) threatens or is forecast to threaten the location/expected location of the chartered vessel within a period of 72 hours, as determined by the Captain in his sole discretion, the Captain shall have the option of terminating the charter if CHARTERERS have boarded or of refusing boarding if the charter has not yet commenced.  The Captain’s decision to terminate or refuse boarding shall be final.  Upon such termination, the Captain shall immediately disembark the CHARTERERS at the nearest safe port where further transportation or safe lodging is available. Under no circumstances will a cash refund be provided for cancellation due to weather.INSURANCE: The OWNER represents that the Yacht is insured against fire, marine and collision risks, and with protection and indemnity coverage as well as carrying appropriate liability insurance.  DISCLAIMER: The OWNER accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury suffered by the CHARTERERS or any member of their party, specifically, but not limiting the foregoing statement, any accident, injury, or death due to sailing, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, boardsailing, water-skiing, and other related sports, or the operation of the yacht’s dinghy or outboard motor, whether or not such equipment for such activities has been provided by the OWNER or the CHARTERERS, and regardless of whether such injury occurs onboard the Yacht or elsewhere.AUTHORITY: The OWNER shall provide the yacht with a captain and crew appropriate for her size.  The captain shall be competent in navigation and piloting, and shall be appropriately licensed. The Captain shall have sole responsibility for the safe operation of the yacht and he/she shall remain in full command of the yacht and his/her decisions as to anchoring, sailing, weather and other matters that may affect the safety and well being of the charterers and yacht, shall be final.  CHARTERERS’ RESPONSIBILITY: The CHARTERERS agree to be responsible for and to replace or make good any injury to the yacht, her furnishings or equipment caused by themselves or by any of the CHARTERERS’ party, through carelessness, abuse or neglect, normal wear and tear excepted, and to satisfy any indebtedness that may have been incurred for account of or by order of the CHARTERERS, including reasonable attorney’s fees.RESTRICTED USE: The CHARTERERS agree that the yacht shall be used exclusively for pleasure purposes, and will not in any way violate the Revenue Laws of the United States or of any other Government which may have jurisdiction.  The CHARTERERS agree not to assign or transfer this Agreement without prior written consent of the OWNER. It is agreed and expressly understood that the CHARTERERS are not the brokers, servants, nor employees of the OWNER in any way whatsoever, and the OWNER shall not be responsible for any injuries or damages caused by the CHARTERERS or any member or guests of their party.  ARBITRATION:  All parties to this Agreement agree to submit to binding arbitration under the guidelines of the American Arbitration Association to resolve any dispute that should arise as to the provisions of this Agreement.  Such dispute shall be referred to a panel of three arbitrators; one chosen by the OWNER, one by the CHARTERERS and the third by the two arbitrators already chosen.  Any litigation or arbitration arising from this charter or Agreement shall be held in the state of the OWNER, unless both the OWNER and CHARTERERS mutually agree upon another location.  Any prevailing party shall be entitled to costs, expenses, and attorney fees for litigation/arbitration for disputes arising out of this Agreement.FACSIMILE:  Both parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be transmitted between them by facsimile machine and both parties intend that a faxed contract containing either original and/or copies of the parties’ signature shall constitute a binding contract.                                                                                                                                                

OWNER’S Initials: _____________________     CHARTERER’S Initials: _________________

 
    

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