Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures

Last Revised: March 6, 2026

A Refined Experience, Clearly Defined

Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures LLC

Every sailing vacation is designed with exceptional care, professionalism, and attention to detail. These Terms & Conditions ensure clarity, comfort, and mutual respect between our guests and crew. By confirming your reservation, you acknowledge and accept the policies outlined below.

 

Definitions

·         “BTBSA,” “Company,” “we,” “us”: Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures LLC.

·         “Guest,” “you”: The individual(s) registered for a Sailing Vacation.

·         “Vessel”, “Yacht”: The sailing craft utilized for Sailing Vacation, whether owned by the Company, or a third-party charter company.

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1. NATURE OF THE VOYAGE

Company organizes and hosts flotilla-style sailing vacations. Yachts may be owned or operated by independent third-party yacht charter companies (“Charter Company”). Licensed captains and crew may be independent contractors.

Guest understands that:

• Company may charter vessels from third parties.

• The captain’s authority is final in all safety and navigational matters.

• Guest is participating voluntarily in a recreational maritime activity.
   

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions become binding upon Guest’s first payment and terminates upon disembarkation of the voyage, except that provisions relating to:

• Refund policy

• Assumption of risk

• Liability limitations

• Indemnification

• Dispute resolution

shall survive termination.
 

3. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT

A 50% deposit is required to confirm space.

Remaining balance is due 90 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated in writing.

Failure to make timely payments may result in cancellation without refund.

All invoices are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions.

A processing fee may apply to certain payment methods.

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Reservation Deposit & Payment Schedule
To reserve your place on one of our sailing vacations scheduled more than 12 months in advance, a $1,000 non-refundable reservation deposit is required at the time of booking. This deposit secures your spot on the boat and confirms your reservation.
The $1,000 reservation deposit will be applied toward your first payment.
Payment Schedule:
• $1,000 Reservation Deposit — due at the time of booking to secure your space
• First Payment (50% of the total trip price) — due 12 months prior to departure
• Final Payment (remaining 50%) — due 90 days prior to departure
Your initial $1,000 reservation deposit will be credited toward the first 50% payment due 12 months before departure.
Please note that the reservation deposit is non-refundable, as it guarantees and holds your place on the sailing vacation.
 

4. STRICT NO-REFUND POLICY

Guest acknowledges that Company commits to vessel hire, crew contracts, marina reservations, and operational expenses well in advance.

Prior to Departure

​All payments are non-refundable for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Personal cancellation

• Illness

• Travel disruption

• Government advisories

• Weather

• Acts of God

• Pandemic

• Mechanical issues

• Itinerary changes

Company may, at its sole discretion, assist Guest in attempting to fill their space. Replacement approval is at Company’s sole discretion.

During the Voyage

If Guest leaves the voyage early for any reason, no refund or credit will be issued.

Chargebacks

Guest agrees not to initiate or attempt any credit card dispute, bank reversal, or payment platform chargeback in contradiction of these Terms and Conditions.

Any improper dispute shall constitute breach of contract, and Company shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and costs.
 

5. TRIP MODIFICATIONS

Company reserves the right to modify:

• Vessel (to a comparable class)

• Crew assignments

• Itinerary

• Embarkation or disembarkation ports (to a substantially similar location)

• Scheduled stops

• Activities

Changes may occur due to weather, safety, mechanical issues, port authority requirements, or operational necessity.

Such changes shall not constitute grounds for refund.
 

6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENT

Guest is strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance immediately upon deposit.

Insurance should cover:

• Trip cancellation and interruption

• Medical expenses and evacuation

• Maritime activities (sailing, swimming, snorkeling)

• Pandemic or government travel restrictions

• Yacht-based accommodation

• Offshore sailing (minimum 25 nautical miles from safe harbor)

Failure to obtain insurance is at Guest’s sole risk.
 

7. HEALTH & FITNESS

Guest certifies that:

• They are physically and mentally fit to participate.

• They have no contagious illness at embarkation.

• They will immediately disclose any health concern affecting crew safety.

• They are not under the influence of illegal substances.

Guest authorizes Company and crew to arrange emergency medical care if necessary and accepts full financial responsibility for such care.

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8. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Guest agrees to:

• Follow all instructions of the captain.

• Act prudently and safely at all times.

• Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption.

• Refrain from illegal drug use.

• Respect crew, other guests, and vessel property.

• Maintain cleanliness in shared areas.

• Smoking may be prohibited onboard.

The captain may remove any Guest for conduct deemed unsafe, disruptive, or harmful to morale. Removal shall occur at the next safe port without refund.

 

Gratuity: Gratuity is customary and shared among the crew. We suggest 10%–20% of the total Vacation cost, payable via cash, Venmo, Paypal or Zelle.

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9. DAMAGE & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Guest agrees:

• To exercise reasonable care aboard the vessel.

• To be financially responsible for damage caused by their negligent acts or omissions.

Liability for negligent damage may extend up to the applicable insurance deductible as determined by the Charter Company.

The Charter Company shall determine whether damage resulted from negligence, service issue, or normal wear.

Guest authorizes Company to charge payment method on file for damage liability and agrees not to dispute such charge where consistent with these Terms and Conditions.

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10. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Guest acknowledges that sailing and maritime travel involve inherent risks including but not limited to:

• Drowning

• Injury or death

• Vessel collision

• Severe weather

• Mechanical failure

• Remote medical access

• Slips, falls, and equipment hazards

• Acts of third parties

• Loss of personal property

Guest voluntarily and knowingly assumes all risks, whether foreseen or unforeseen.

Safety equipment is provided but does not eliminate risk.

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11. RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Guest releases and holds harmless:

Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures LLC, its owners, officers, employees, captains, crew, contractors, agents, affiliates, and the Charter Company from any and all claims arising out of participation in the voyage, including claims based on negligence.

This release does not apply to willful misconduct or gross negligence where prohibited by law.

The Company’s maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will be limited to the amount paid by you to the Company for your vacation. If any international convention applies to, or governs, any of the services or facilities included in your vacation arranged or provided by us and you make a claim against us of any nature arising out of death, injury, loss or damage suffered during or as a result of the provision of those services or facilities, our liability to pay you compensation and/or the amount (if any) of compensation payable to you by us will be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to that provided for by the international convention concerned (in each case including in respect of the conditions of liability, the time for bringing any claim and the type and amount of any damages that can be awarded). International Conventions which may apply include, without limitation: in respect of carriage by sea, the Athens Convention 1974. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitations of compensation contained in any of these Conventions or any other international conventions applicable to your vacation. Other than as set out above, and as is detailed elsewhere in these Terms and Conditions, we shall have no legal liability whatsoever to you for any loss or damage.

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NEITHER THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, SHALL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY ACT, DEFAULT, INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH), LOSS, EXPENSE, DAMAGE, DEVIATION, DELAY, CURTAILMENT OR INCONVENIENCE WHICH MAY OCCUR OR CAUSED TO OR BE INCURRED OR SUFFERED BY ANY ENTITY, PERSON OR THEIR PROPERTY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, WHERE SUCH ACT, DEFAULT, INJURY, LOSS, EXPENSE, DAMAGE, DEVIATION, DELAY, CURTAILMENT OR INCONVENIENCE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY DEFECTS OR FAILURES OF ANY AIRCRAFT, VESSEL, AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE OR OTHER EQUIPMENT OR INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE CONTROL OF INDEPENDENT SUPPLIERS.

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To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties or terms (whether express or implied) other than those expressly set out in these Terms and Conditions.

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12. INDEMNIFICATION

Guest agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company and affiliated parties from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:

• Guest’s conduct

• Guest’s breach of these Terms and Conditions

• Guest’s negligent acts

• Claims brought by Guest’s accompanying persons.

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13. PERSONAL PROPERTY

Guest is solely responsible for safeguarding personal belongings.

Company is not liable for theft, loss, or damage.

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14. PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA RELEASE

Unless Guest provides written notice prior to departure, Guest grants Company permission to use photographs or video for marketing and promotional purposes without compensation.

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15. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

Concerns must be raised immediately with the captain during the voyage to allow opportunity for resolution.

Post-trip complaints must be submitted in writing within 14 days of disembarkation.

Failure to raise issues during the voyage constitutes waiver of claim.

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16. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

Any dispute shall first be submitted to mediation.

If unresolved, the matter shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in Lee County, Florida.

Litigation in court is waived except to enforce arbitration or collect unpaid obligations.

Prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

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17. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is deemed invalid, remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.

 

Acknowledgment

By booking a Sailing Vacation, the Guest acknowledges that they have read, understood, and voluntarily accepted all terms and conditions outlined in these Terms and Conditions. The Guest specifically acknowledges the Strict No-Refund Policy, the Assumption of Risk, and the Release and Waiver of Liability.