Private Charter Conditions and Safety Policy
Our Client Safety Policy
Our Sailing vessels provide a shared space for clients and staff. We have a nonsmoking policy to provide a healthy, smoke-free, comfortable place for our staff and clients. Vapes may be allowed. Please consult with the captain if you wish to vape. The captain reserves the right to refuse permission to smoke and vape.
The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board. Should any client appear affected by excessive alcohol or drugs and is unruly, disturbing other clients, if in the skipper's opinion, the client or marine safety is compromised, the skipper has the authority to return to port and disembark the relevant client(s).
Cancellations
A $300 non refundable deposit may be required to make a private charter booking, the balance paid at the time of the cruise.
The deposit will be kept for non arrival.
We the operators have the right to cancel cruises as required. All cruises are subject to weather conditions.
During the wet season 1 Dec to April 30
City of Darwin Cruises will not operate a cruise if we think there are weather issues or that the cruise will be uncomfortable for our clients. If the weather changes during a cruise the skipper may shorten the cruise and return to Cullen Bay Marina.
Prior to Xmas we will get local storms across the Darwin area. Usually these storms pass very quickly, and sometimes we may need to delay departure. Following the storms the weather clears. Rarely do we cancel cruises, however if we do then you will receive a text or phone call.
After Xmas the monsoon visits Darwin. The monsoon has winds from the NW and W, that can make the harbour very uncomfortable. We may have to reduce the number of cruises and may need to cancel cruises due to uncomfortable conditions. We quite often do this in the period January to April.
Liability
City of Darwin Cruises does not accept any responsibility for self injury, illness or the loss or damage of personal articles including mobile phones, cameras, and baggage.
