FAQs
1/ What is the 'common kitty' in cabin charter cruise ?
2/ What are the expected cruise expenses if we rent the entire catamaran ?
3/ What do you mean by ' The crew's meals are taken over by the group '?
4/ How do I book a Pahi catamaran or a cabin charter cruise ?
1/ What is the 'common kitty' in cabin charter cruise ?
Sharing a yacht implies a team spirit. The common kitty takes care of shared cruising expenses (water, fuel, meals etc). This time honoured tradition on boats ensures a smooth and friendly atmosphere on board. The kitty is settled on boarding day with your skipper.
2/ What are the expected cruise expenses if we rent the entire catamaran ?
As an indication, your expenses will be approx. 200 Euros/person/week in Active formula and 260 Euros/person/week in Cosy formula. This amount is what our cabin charter customers spend as an average (it can be higher or lower depending on your needs and tastes) and covers: breakfast and lunches on board, dinners ashore, beverages, port dues, water, fuel, crew's meals. Expenses are paid on a day to day base.
3/ What do you mean by ' The crew's meals are taken over by the group '?
While breakfasts and lunches are usually taken on board, your crew will share your meals. If your crew is not having dinner ashore with you, they will help themselves from the galley (make sure food is available!).
4/ How do I book a Pahi catamaran or a cabin charter cruise ?
You may book online on our website www.archipelclub.com in the menu 'Booking'.
Fill in all fields of the first booking form displayed and click on 'Catamaran charter'.
Fill in all fields of the second booking form displayed. Select your mean of payment. Tick the box 'I accept the general terms of agreement' and send your booking. The following message will be displayed: The details of your booking have been successfully delivered! If you have selected online credit card payment, click on 'Proceed to secure payment'. You will be switched to a secure bank web page (we do not receive any detail about your credit card). Fill in info required.
Booking earlier than 30 days before departure: 50% deposit upon booking and the balance 30 days prior departure.
Booking within 30 days prior departure: payment in full.
Your booking will be confirmed by e-mail and your payment(s) by invoices through regular mail.
GENERAL TERMS OF AGREEMENT
BOATS
Our boats are thoroughly equipped: radar, autopilot, chart plotter, dsc VHF, GPS, compass, depth sounder, binoculars, life jackets and harnesses, liferaft, power (15hp) dinghy, electric winches, watermaker, 220v AC inverter, built-in PC with gprs internet connection.
Bed linen & towels, crockery, galley equipment and cooking fuel are, of course, included.
All our catamarans are insured.
ITINERARIES
Although, when planning, prevailing winds have been taken in account, exceptional weather conditions may force us to alter intermediate stopovers.
In cabin charter, scheduled itinerary is Paros-Paros via Santorini. However, in case of unfavorable weather conditions, the captain may decide of an alternative itinerary. Departure and arrival port remain however unchanged. The minimum number of guests is 4. In the event where this figure is not reached, while keeping you informed, we may combine cruises.
PAYMENT
Booking earlier than a month before the charter: 50% at booking and the balance one month prior departure.
Booking less than a month before the charter: payment in full.
Payments may be carried out on-line or by wire transfer. Your booking will be confirmed by email and your payment(s) by invoices through regular mail. In case where you cancel 45 days prior departure, we refund 50% of your down payment.
TRANSFERS
Costs of transfer are carried by the customer. Boarding takes place in Paros at 12 noon and disembarkation in Paros at 6 pm (unless otherwise specified).
2010 SEASON
High season from July 3rd to August 28th.
Middle season from April 25th to July 2nd and from August 29th to October 15th.
