Important: Please ensure you read and understand the important information below including cancellation policies, to avoid any problems with your Fishing charter.
Please read carefully the following terms and conditions. By completing a Booking Form, making a booking, making payment, or purchasing any of our services, you agree to be bound by these conditions, which form the agreement between POSEIDON CHARTERS LTD and You.
Onboard Facilities
The Vagabond K t is a 48 ft Vessel in full survey and complies with all safety requirements and has an experienced skipper. This vessel features a large spacious fishing deck, making this boat ideal.
A BBQ is available free of charge for your use, as well as a large Ice box for you to store your food & refreshments.
Please note: Although we will do our absolute best to ensure we have the best fishing possible for the day, we do not guarantee fish on our charters.
What to Bring
• Bring enough food and refreshments to last you the day.
• Appropriate footwear and clothing.
• Bring some warm clothing and during summer months sunblock & a hat.
• Rods and plenty of bait and tackle for the day.
• Something to take your fish home in.
We do not sell or provide bait on board. Please ensure you bring this with you unless this has been pre-ordered and paid for in your booking.
Departure Point
The Vagabond K departs from Carey’s Bay Fishermans Wharf ~ unless other arrangements have been made.
Payments
To ensure that your booking is reserved, a non-refundable deposit is now required to hold this date.
A invoice for your deposit will be sent via email on receipt of your completed booking confirmation. Our preferred method for deposits & final payments is by direct debit to our bank account. Full Payment should be made within 7 days of your charter.
WE DO NOT HAVE EFTPOS OR CREDIT CARD FACILITIES ON BOARD SO PLEASE BRING CASH FOR PAYMENT.
Equipment Hire
If you wish to hire rods you will need to advise us prior to the Charter so we can ensure we have them on board.
We hire rods at a cost of $25.00 pp. Rods are supplied with 1 set of tackle, additional tackle can be purchased for $15.00 a set. We can also supply bait by prior arrangement for $10.00 pp. You are liable for the replacement cost of Fishing Rods if dropped overboard.
We do not stock bait on the boat so bait MUST be pre-arranged with us before the charter.
Conduct on board
Any problems regarding intoxication or disorderly behavior during the trip will result in the charter being terminated with no refund. Please ensure your guests abide by the current liquor licensing rules. No drugs or illicit substances are permitted on any of our charters.
It is a maritime offense to tamper with any lifesaving apparatus on board including life jackets and life buoys. This may result in prosecution.
Under no circumstances is anyone to jump overboard even at the pier as this is highly dangerous. We are required to report this to Maritime New Zealand as part of our Company Health & Safety system which may lead to the person being prosecuted under section 65 of the Maritime Act.
Passengers are asked to respect the Vessel and equipment on board. Anyone caught damaging the Vessel will result in the charter being terminated with no refund and Poseidon Charters Ltd seeking costs for damages.
Theft of any sort on the Vessel will not be tolerated in which case the Police would be called to board the boat.
Any sort of fighting, aggression, or abusive behavior on board will not be tolerated and will result in the charter being terminated with no refund and police charges being laid.
Health and Safety
We take Health and Safety seriously on board our Vessels. Our vessels are fully Licensed by Maritime New Zealand and we comply with all current Health and Safety legislation. Under the Health and Safety Act you are required to abide by all lawful instructions given by the Master and Crew on board. Please take care on board, use the handrails where provided, be aware of steps and uneven surfaces, and make yourself familiar with our safety procedures that will be outlined by the Master at the start of the Cruise. Please ensure you listen and understand the safety announcement. Under the Health and Safety Act Customers hiring our Vessel are responsible and liable for the Safety and well being of their guests. This includes but is not limited to drinking and intoxication, as well as transport home. There are ways to manage this such as supplying plenty of food, and ensuring taxis or alternative transport is arranged to get your staff or guests home. Please feel free to talk to us and we can help you with managing this.
Passengers must stay inside the rails at all times and are not permitted to sit on hand railings or stand on the seats. Please take care when using knives, and baiting hooks. Be aware of fish spikes when holding fish. Keep fishing gear, bags and Chilli bins under seats and clear of walkways. Please obey all signs on board and keep out of restricted areas. We want you to have the best possible time on our Fishing trip with no incidents or accidents. If our crew is concerned about passenger safety we will terminate the charter.
Terms of Trade
All Safety instructions and Health and Safety requirements must be followed at all times.
Charter times are based on booking start and finish times, so please don’t be late as this will reduce your charter time! Deposits are not refundable and must be made within 7 days of booking or we will release the charter to be re-booked. Full Payment must be made before the Vessels departure. Intoxicated passengers will not be permitted to board. It is your responsibility to ensure there is plenty of food on board If there is Alcohol. All rules apply as are laid out on this page.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of bad weather the Skipper at his discretion may cancel the Charter in the interests of Passenger safety.
If we cancel your charter due to minimum booking numbers (for tours where a minimum booking number applies), bad weather or a break down, we will give you the option to have your deposit refunded, or to re-book a new date for your charter.
If you cancel the charter for any reason, your deposit and any monies paid is not refundable and the charter is not transferable. If you cancel within 7 working days of the Charter, you will still be liable for full payment of the Charter.
Force Majeure
If Poseidon Charters is prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under this agreement by reason of act of God, strikes, trade disputes, fire, breakdowns, interruption of transport, government or political action, acts of terrorism, acts or omissions of a third party or contractor, or any other cause whatsoever outside our reasonable control, We will be under no liability to you, and may either cancel a tour and are under no obligation to arrange and alternative tour, service or activity.
Releases and Waiver of Liability
I agree to forever discharge and release Poseidon Charters Ltd., vessel Vagabond K, it’s employees (Captain, mates etc..) and agents, the owner(s) of Poseidon Charters Ltd, and affiliates from any and all responsibility or liability for any all injuries or damages. I agree NOT to make a claim against or sue any of the above parties for injuries or damages whether they arise or result from ANY NEGLIGENCE or other liability. I further specifically agree, on behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns, to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties for any and all causes of action arising as a consequence of any incidents which might occur as a consequence of my participation in any activities with or involving the released parties.
I authorize Poseidon Charters Ltd. to use any photographs, personal narrative, interviews, or audio and video recording of my participation in the boat ride/ fishing charter for any and all purposes.
Each person will be required to sign a waiver form when they arrive for their trip.