How to Book

Book Your Exclusive Yacht Charters and RYA Practical and Theory Courses

Destinations Langkawi, Malaysia - Phuket, Phi Phi, Thailand - Mergui - Myanmar Burma

BOOKINGS INDEX

Here is all the information to book your Yacht Charter, Cruise, or RYA Practical or Theory course with current destinations in Langkawi, Malaysia - Phuket, Phi Phi, Thailand - Mergui - Myanmar Burma

Back to Top - Bookings Index

• All meals taken on board Meniscus (full board is available unless you choose to eat ashore).
• General sailing instruction and involvement in the day to day sailing and other activities aboard Meniscus.
• RYA practical courses and certificates as appropriate.
• Use of snorkeling and fishing equipment. (Divers need to be qualified and arrange their own insurance.)
• Use of bed linen and towels (but please bring a beach towel).
• Use of wet weather clothing if required.
• Use of safety equipment as appropriate. Meniscus is equipped to DoT requirements for category "0" - unlimited passage making

Back to Top - Bookings Index

• Return travel arrangements - Go to Links for useful web sites
• Hotel accommodationfor the beginning and end of your holiday - Go to Links
• Any visas required.
• Any necessary vaccinations/medication e.g. malaria tablets in some parts of the world.
• Spending money for drinks aboard and ashore, excursions ashore, restaurant meals, souvenirs, local taxes etc.
• Personal travel insurance
• Transfers to and from airport

Things to Bring:-

• Meniscus is a bare foot boat but if you want to wear shoes onboard they must be light weight, clean, white soled and only for wearing on deck
• small personal medical kit: painkillers, sea sickness, stomach, antiseptic, plasters, etc.
• sailing gloves for tender hands
• light waterproofs for normal trips - check if warm clothing is needed if joining for a potentially cold passage
• sunscreen/block
• sun glasses
• sun hat
• swimming costume
• beach towel
• your favourite cassettes or CD’s
• note pad and pencil if doing a course
• anti malarial's if appropriate
• mosquito repellant - please bring creams and not the highly flammable jungle formula sprays

Back to Top - Bookings Index

Back to Top - Bookings Index

On occasions it may be necessary to charge an additional refundable deposit which will be required in cash at the beginning of the trip and will be refunded on successful completion of that event. The deposit may be required to cover repatriation, guarantee air fares or cover damage to the vessel. See also Safety and security on board Meniscus

All clients are responsible for arranging their own travel, health, medical, injury, third party liability and cancellation insurance.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

• A deposit of 30% of the total holiday price is required to secure a booking.
• We regret that no booking can be reserved until we have received a deposit or full payment. There are often several people trying to book the same place and we can only take your booking and confirm it once we have received your payment. Once you have reserved your flights and made whatever other arrangements may be necessary we advise you to confirm your intention to book by email and send payment as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment.
• We will endeavour to confirm your holiday within 7 days of receipt of your booking.
• Payment of the balance and the refundable security deposit is due 60 days before joining your Charter, Holiday, Course or Cruise.
• If payment is not received within this time scale or for any reason your payment is not confirmed we shall consider the booking cancelled. The cancellation charges set out below will apply.
• We also reserve the right to take other bookings unless we receive your deposit and the balance as set out above.
  Back to Top - Bookings Index

In the event that you cancel your holiday the following charges will apply with effect from the date that notification of your cancellation is received in writing or by email.
 

If you have to cancel your holiday more than 90 days before your holiday we will unfortunately have to make a 30% administration charge. If between 60 and 90 days there will be a 50% charge. If 60 days or less we regret that no refund can be made if your place cannot be filled. We will endeavour to re-sell your place and if successful we will refund your payment less the administration charge.

Should you wish to change your holiday rather than canceling, a charge, based on the cost of the holiday originally booked, will apply as outlined above. We will be happy to do this whenever it is possible.

When arranging travel insurance you are advised to ensure that you have adequate cancellation insurance to provide adequate cover should you need to change your plans. It is also your responsibility to insure yourself for any other risks such as health, injury, travel delays etc.

Should it be necessary for us to cancel your holiday, you may either transfer the funds paid to make another booking or receive a full refund. We regret that we cannot be responsible for additional expenses for travel or accommodation which might be incurred.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

It is very unlikely that we will need to make any changes to your holiday arrangements as plenty of time has been built into the itinerary for maintaining Meniscus, and for hold-ups resulting from unfavourable weather conditions or other unforeseen factors.

However, should it be necessary to make any significant changes to your booking, such as changes of greater than 24 hours in when you will be able to join/leave Meniscus, or location alterations which require arrival and/or departure from a different airport, we shall advise you as early as possible. In these circumstances, should you decide that you are no longer able to take your holiday, you may either transfer the full funds paid to make a booking for another part of the trip, or receive a full refund of the cost of your holiday.

The itinerary sets out the intended route and ports of call along the way. Whilst we have sought to ensure that descriptions of destinations are accurate, this cannot be guaranteed.

All efforts will be made to adhere to the itinerary, and to accommodate any routing requests made by crew members, however the final decision about where and when Meniscus will travel lies with the skipper, Mark Holroyd. He will decide, on the basis of the safety of Meniscus and her crew, and using all relevant information available to him, whether a passage shall be made and whether under sail or power. If, for example due to adverse weather conditions, Meniscus is unable to call at one or more of the destinations outlined in the itinerary, it is regretted that no refunds can be made.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

We reserve the right to amend our prices at any time. You will be advised of any changes when you make your booking. Once a booking is confirmed the price is fully guaranteed and will not change.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

The Captain is responsible for the safety of the whole crew. In certain circumstances a security bond (see Price Schedule) may be required in cash on arrival at the beginning of your voyage. This will be returned in full at the end of your trip provided that Customs/Immigration regulations are complied with, no willful damage or dangerous situation has been caused to Meniscus or her crew, all reasonable instructions have been complied with, the safety of Meniscus and those on board has not been put at risk, and no illegal substance has been carried or consumed.You will be informed when you book if the deposit is required on your particular voyage.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

The skipper is responsible for ensuring that all passengers have sufficient funds to leave any country we visit. In order to provide this assurance you will need, on joining Meniscus, to lodge with the skipper your return travel ticket or surety of sufficient funds to return to your home country.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

We have many helpful links to assist you make travel and accommodation arrangements. Go to Links for useful web sites to help you book flights and hotels.

Enquiry Form

If you wish to make an enquiry please Click Here for the Online Enquiry Form

If for any reason the form does not work and you would like to know more contact Mark by email on yacht_meniscus@compuserve.com. Normally you should receive a reply within 48 hours but do bear in mind that he may be out of range when sailing. Contact can also be made direct by mobile or text on +66 (0) 10772003.

Once you have agreed dates for your your trip and prices with Mark, please print and complete an online Booking Form , and post that with your cheque (made payable to Mark Holroyd) to:

Mark Holroyd
12 Julian Place,
London E14 3AT,
United Kingdom

If you are making a bank transfer from overseas please fax the booking form and a copy of the transfer to:-

Fax: +44 (0)20 7515 0001

All bookings must be made by email or phone with Mark and we have no facility to acknowledge enquiries in the UK.

Strictly for Emergencies Only

However, should some unforeseen emergency arise which may require urgent attention and contact cannot be made via yacht_meniscus@compuserve.com or +66 (0) 810772003. Then contact can be made through Kevin Usher on Tel: +44 (0)20 7515 0009 - EMERGENCIES ONLY. You will not be able to obtain any booking information from this number.

Back to Top - Bookings Index

Book Your Exclusive Yacht Charters and RYA Practical and Theory Courses

Destinations Langkawi, Malaysia - Phuket, Phi Phi, Thailand - Mergui - Myanmar Burma