This is to to secure against any accidental (or intentional) damage
In case you cause any damage to the yacht during your stay, a deposit is left as security. The damage deposit is fully refundable. It is usually taken on check-in as a pre-authorised credit card transaction. The damage deposit is refunded at the end of the week if no damage was caused.
Charges that can be deducted from the security deposit include:
- Damage to your yacht (either by accident or negligence
- Costs incured to investigate an incident (for instance a diver to check the keel after a grounding)
- Late return to base
- Fuel tanks not being returned full
It is possible to protect your security deposit, and we strongly recommend that you take out an insurance policy!