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1. Unexpected circumstances such as the weather, lock closures
and repairs, low water levels caused by lack of rain or drought
conditions, high river levels caused by flood conditions, and/or
changes to the yearly maintenance schedule of the French Waterway
Authority, may require changes and modifications to our cruise routes
and/or excursions. Such changes are rare, but they can occur, and
we reserve the right to alter cruise routes accordingly. A change
in routes or excursions cannot be accepted as a cause for cancellation
of a cruise. Alternative and accessible routes and/or excursions
will be chosen in the event of any of the foregoing.
2. The owners of Maria want to provide a safe and carefree
cruise for our guests, and we will manage and operate Maria
accordingly. Nevertheless, by booking a cruise on Maria with
Barge Burgundy & Beyond, guests recognize and acknowledge the
existence of hazards natural to travel by boat or vehicle on related
excursions, such as, but not limited to, slipping, falling, tripping,
and/or injuries resulting from collision. Moderate level changes,
steps and uneven ground surfaces are a normal part of rural barge
cruising. The barge and its owners assume no responsibility or liability
for a guest's illness, injury, death or loss or damage of personal
property while aboard the barge, its vehicles, or its bicycles,
however caused.
3. Insurance against personal accident and loss of personal effects
is not included in the cruise price and no responsibility can be
accepted for such accidents or losses. Guests are strongly advised
to insure themselves and their belongings.
4. In the unlikely event that Maria cannot be made available
for dates reserved for the cruise, or the cruise is canceled by
the owners for circumstances beyond their control, all sums received
shall be returned fully and promptly to guests and the guests shall
have no claim against the owners. Sums will be prorated if only
a portion of the trip is canceled. There will be no refunds for
days missed by guests on the cruise.
5. Cancellations: all deposits and payments are non-refundable unless the reserved space is resold. If it is sold at a full or discounted price, the proportionate refund will be made. These conditions are standard in the European barging industry. We strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance at the time of initial booking.
6. For the comfort and safety of guests and owners, smoking is
not allowed inside the barge.
7. We regret that we cannot carry guests under 18 years of age
unless accompanied by a parent. Maria is not suitable for
infants or small children. Exceptions may be made for families who
charter the entire barge; however, furnishings, appointments, equipment
and fittings are not child-proof and the barge's physical dimensions
are scaled for adults. Pets cannot be carried on the barge.
PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT INDICATES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS BY ALL GUESTS AND
MEMBERS OF THE CHARTER PARTY.
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