Terms and Conditions
Payment Policy: A credit card must be kept on file for a deposit in case of damages or policy violations. A deposit will be charged at the time of booking to confirm the validity of the card. The remaining balance will be charged automatically to the credit card you provided at the time of booking. We reserve the right to collect the remaining balance up to 21 days prior to your charter date. We do not allow debit cards or prepaid cards for booking. If for some reason, we see that you have used one of these payment options, we reserve the right to cancel your charter, or AT OUR OPTION to collect an additional deposit to cover damages ($500), as well as the entire Captain’s Service Fee of 20% of the charter total.
Your total booking price includes everything EXCEPT a Captain’s Service Fee (mandatory gratuity) for the Captain & Crew, which is a required amount of 20%, similar to a restaurant. Please do your best to collect the Captain’s Service Fee for the captain prior to your charter ending. As stated on the website, Captain’s Service Fee payments to your captain can be made via Venmo, Paypal, or cash. DO NOT stiff your captains, they work very hard to prep for your charter, make sure you are safe, and have a great time with Lake Travis Yacht Rentals. Any amount of the required 20% Captain’s Service Fee not paid to the captain WILL be charged to the credit card you have on file. NO EXCEPTIONS. We consider unpaid Captain’s Service Fee theft of services, and we will attempt to collect accordingly.
Policy Violations: If any policy violations are observed on parking lot or marina premises or on board the party boat, fines may be assessed or party may be terminated at the sole discretion of the Captain, Owner of Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, or Paradise Cove Marina with no refund. A list of violations can be found on the "Rules" section of this rental contract.
RULES
Lessee agrees to inform their guests of all rules and regulations pertaining to this contract, on board, and by lessor/crew, and agrees that their guests will abide by all such rules and regulations. If a printed version of this contract is requested, one will be provided at no charge to the customer.
Passenger capacity stated for each boat is strictly enforced, and there are no exceptions to exceeding the passenger allowance.
We reserve the right to cancel your charter for any reason at any time.
No pets are allowed on our boats. For registered service animals specially trained to perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability, please call us prior to booking. Emotional support animals are not allowed onboard.
No guns, weapons, or items deemed to be weapons are allowed on board or on the marina premises at any time.
No glass onboard, other than liquor or wine bottles. Beer bottles (please purchase beer in cans), wine glasses, champagne flutes, or drinking glasses will not be allowed.
No drug use allowed onboard or prior to your charter. Excessive alcohol or illegal substance intoxication will result in immediate termination of your charter.
For guests under 21, they will be required to wear an "Under 21" bracelet at all times, and there will be a zero tolerance policy for drinking alcohol, liquor, or beer. For bookings with underage guests with no parent present, we reserve the right to cancel or terminate the charter for any reason at any time.
Each guest onboard must electronically sign and agree to our Boat Rental Participant Agreement, Release and Assumption of Risk. No boat will leave the dock without each guest truthfully and fully completing such release.
Only contracted captains and employees of Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, LLC are allowed to operate our boats. No guest may operate any boat at any time for any reason.
No smoking in the cockpit of any boat. Smoking is allowed on the swim platforms only.
No feminine products, paper towels, or any other item not specifically designated as MARINE TOILET SAFE shall be flushed. Any damage to our marine toilet systems as a result of disregarding the proper operation of the marine toilet systems will result in a fine.
No silly string, glitter or confetti is allowed onboard. For specific decoration requests, please call us in advance.
Fighting, verbal abuse, deliberate disrespect, threats, or physical acts of intimidation towards captain, crew, guests, employees or tenants of Paradise Cove Marina, or Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, LLC regardless of whether such violation occurs in the parking lot, on marina premises, on the boat, in the lake, or on the shore, will result in immediate termination of your charter, and law enforcement will be called.
No urinating in any place other than the toilet. Any guest deliberately trashing the bathroom will be fined and the Captin will terminate the charter immediately.
No jetski rentals are allowed with our boat rentals. If any guest in your party rents a jetski, they will not be allowed to tie the jetski to our boat, and they will not be allowed to board.
No tie ups with boats from other companies. This is for the safety of our customers and their guests, as we cannot control the safety or operating procedures of another company. We rarely make exceptions, but if we do, you MUST call us in advance to discuss.
No jumping off the boat before it is parked, engines turned off, and chains are lowered at the swimming location or dock.
Do not damage furniture or quipment aboard the boat. Fines will be assessed based on the cost of repair and/or replacement.
If any individual or group vomits, passes out, their safety is in question, or the captain/crew deems them too intoxicated to remain on board safely, the Captain will be required to terminte the charter.
If there is excessive mess made on the boat that will require extra time to clean up before the next party, the Captain may need to return early to clean the boat prior to the next charter, and fines will be assessed.
If any individual or group deliberately makes a mess that captain and crew will have to clean up, including but not limited to throwing trash, littering in the lake, trashing the bathroom, throwing food everywhere, spilling drinks, knocking over speakers, breaking chairs, etc., the Captain will terminate the charter immediately, and fine will be assessed.
If Lessee or any guest disobeys the rules discussed in safety orientation or disregards orders and/or requests of the captain and crew at any point before, during, or after the cruise, the Captain will terminate the charter, and fines may be assessed.
These policies may or may not be the full list of policies, and our captains, employees, managers, or owner of Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, LLC reserves the right to implement any policy at any time that we deem necessary to protect our guests, our company property, and the safety of everyone onboard.
Any violations of these policies, whether written or implied, will result in immediate termination of your charter, all monies forfeited, and no refunds given. For each rule listed above, or any other rules set in place before or during the charter, we reserve the right to assess fines and/or in some circumstances, law enforcement will be called. We reserve the right to deem any act a violation of our policies, even if such violation is not expressly written or implied.
Any other damages to property, whether on the marina premises, or onboard our boats, will be charged to the credit card on file for the full replacement value.
Should any term or condition of Rental Contract be held void or unenforceable then that term shall be deemed severed from this Contract and the remainder shall not be affected and will remain in full force and effect.
The lessee certifies that he/she will comply with all safety rules and regulations as posted and conveyed by lessor and/or crew, and further certifies that he/she has read and understands said rules and regulations.
LESSEE TO READ ALL PAGES OF THIS AGREEMENT
In consideration of the agreement herein, Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR) agrees to serve as guide to the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE) and his/her party on a charter cruise for the time period specified above. If the lessee or members of the lessee’s party cause the vessel to return to the marina later than scheduled for any reason, the lessee agrees to pay twice the hourly rate as appropriate.
The lessee certifies that he/she will comply with all safety rules and regulations as posted and conveyed by lessor and/or crew, and further certifies that he/she has read and understands said rules and regulations.
Lessee hereby agrees to the Terms & Conditions and recognizes that the rules and regulations set forth therein are applicable from the time lessee’s group enters the marina parking lot, during their charter event and until the time they exit the parking lot after the charter.
Lessee recognizes that the Terms & Conditions are available for review only and are not negotiable or up for discussion under any circumstances.
Lessee agrees to take complete responsibility for the actions, behavior, safety, and wellbeing of his/her guests. Lessee also agrees and understand that there will not be a Lifeguard on duty during the charter. Lessee understands that is his/her responsibility to ensure that all guests are aware and understand the rules and regulations specified in this contract, on board, and by lessor/crew.
In the event that there is not another cruise scheduled after the lessee’s time slot, and the lessor determines it is possible, the lessee may elect to increase the length of his/her charter by the hourly rate specified by the captain and approved by Lake Travis Yacht Rentals Management.
Lessee agrees to report any accident, malfunction, or breakdown of rental craft to lessor immediately in accordance with the MALFUNCTION/BREAKDOWN clause which follows.
I, the lessee, authorize the lessor to charge my account for any damages or loss of equipment, including but not limited to tables, chairs, or other items provided by the lessor and staff throughout the duration of my charter, including immediately before and after.
The lessee acknowledges he/she has carefully examined the craft and finds it suitable for the purpose for which it is leased, and that other accessory equipment is in suitable and acceptable condition: that he/she will maintain both craft and equipment in a safe, dependable condition while he/she has custody.
Lessee acknowledges that it is his/her responsibility for the safety and welfare of other boaters, persons, and passengers. It is AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY LESSEE that the lessor shall not be held liable for damages, inconvenience, or time lost caused by accident. Lessee further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the lessor and its agents, affiliates, and personnel from, and against all claims for loss of or damage to property or injury to persons (including death) resulting through the use, operation, enjoyment, or possession of said rental craft. Lessee further agrees to hold the lessor harmless should loss or damage occur to any of lessee’s or guests’ personal property while carried in or on the rental craft, including loss or damage by fire, water, theft, or any other causes whatsoever. Lessee understands and acknowledges he/she is solely responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of his/her guests and that swimming/diving and all other water related activities are at their own risk.
Lessee expressly agrees to indemnify and hold lessor and its agents, affiliates and personnel, harmless of, from, and against any and all loss, cost, damages, attorney fees and/or liability in connection with the enforcing of the forgoing rental contract by lessor, including expenses incurred in connection with attempting to collect payments, and/or in the event of suit by lessor to recover possession of said rental property and/or to enforce any terms, conditions and/or provisions hereof. It is understood and agreed that Venue and any action hereunder shall be in the county of lessor.
In the event of malfunction, breakdown, or if any defect is discovered after acceptance of the rental craft the lessee will immediately report it to lessor. Continued use of it shall be entirely at the lessee’s risk and thus lessee assumes all liability of injury and damage to all persons and property that may become involved by its continued use.
Lessor’s ability to provide a rental craft if reserved, is contingent upon and subject to the return of the unit by the previous lessee, or any other cause beyond lessor’s control.
Lessee understands and accepts that the vessel will return to the Marina up to 30 minutes prior to the contracted end party time to allow for travel time, and to allow guests to vacate the vessel at the allotted end time as stated in the signed lease agreement between the Lessee and Lessor.
Lessee acknowledges that any policy violations observed in the parking lot, on marina premises, on board the party boat, or anywhere on the lake or lake shore, may result in fines being assessed or the party being terminated at the sole discretion of the captain or owner of Lake Travis Yacht Rentals with no refund. Violations with such penalties include but are not limited to the "Rules" section of this rental contract.
WARNING: There are significant elements of risk in any adventure, sports, or activity associated with the outdoors, the presence or use of motorized watercraft and activities on, in and around the water. Certain risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity.
EXPRESS ASSUMPTION of RISK and RESPONSIBILITY: I/We assume the risk(s) of personal injury, accidents and/or illness, including but not limited to sprains, torn muscles and/or ligaments, fractures, eye damage, cuts, wounds, scrapes, abrasions and/or contusions; dehydration, drowning, exposure; head, neck and/or spinal injuries; bites, stings and/or allergic reactions; shock, paralysis or death. I/We agree to assume responsibility for the risks identified above and any risk not specifically identified. My/Our participation in this activity is purely voluntary. I/We verify that I/We are physically fit, not under the influence of drugs or alcohol and sufficiently qualified and capable of participating in these activities. Therefore, I/We assume full responsibility for myself, including any minor children, for which I/We are responsible, for bodily injury, accidents, illness, death, loss of personal property, and expenses thereof as a result of any accident that may occur. I/we elect to participate in spite of the risks.
RELEASE: In consideration of the services or property provided, I/We for myself and any minor children for which I/We are responsible, and heirs, personal representatives or assigns agree that: Lake Travis Yacht Rentals LLC, its principles, directors, officers agents, and employees shall have no liability of any nature for any and all damage to me and other persons or property as a result of any acts, omissions, or negligence of Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, LLC or any other person or entity and I/We hereby release and discharge Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, LLC and insurer, if any for any such damage.