Culumn A: The charge reported in column (A) refers to the cost of chartering the corresponding vessel (except for CATAMARAN) available for a total of 8 (eight) hours of service, including a maximum of 4 (four) hours sailing, i.e. cruises that involve an itinerary of no more than 80 Km (eighty) with at least 2 (two) hours in which the boat is moored. (**) The amount shown in column (A) for the CATAMARAN refers to the cost for chartering said type of vessel for a total of 8 (eight) hours of service with a maximum of 2 (two) hours sailing.

Supplements:

Column B: The column (B) indicates in Euros the increases that apply for each hour or fraction of an hour, should the vessel be used beyond the following limits: 1) boat occupied for more than the eight hours provided for; 2) boat sails for more than the four hours provided four (excluding Catamaran) 3) boat used between 10pm and 5am (night-time service). 4) Catamaran sails for more than the two hours provided for.

For required off-peak season services, the fare of the special service can be increased of the hand-labour costs which are necessary for the preparation and arrangement of the ship.

Length of service
Beginning of the service means the time the boat leaves the port where it is moored. End of service means the time the boat returns to the port where it departed from. Boats usually depart from the port at COMO. Any time used running empty are calculated as service hours to all intents and purposes.

Capacity of vessel
The boat’s capacity must not be exceeded for any reason. The operations office reserves the right to reduce the maximum capacity according to the specific uses of the boat and type of service requested.

Discounts

Discount of around 10% of the amount shown in column (A) on Monday to Friday working days, excluding the months of June, July, August and September. (2) Except for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the months of June, July, August and September and catamarans, a discount of double the amount indicated in column (B) will be apply to services that involve up to five hours of use of the vessel with a maximum of two hours of sailing.

Booking and payment
The Operations Office must be contacted regarding the type of vessel to be chartered, the date of te service and the cruise programme. A date will be set for the option, after which the service can be confirmed by signing the order sheet (contract) and paying a confirmation deposit of 20% of the amount indicated in column (A), rounded up to the nearest €100 + VAT.

The service is considered confirmed upon receipt by the Operations Management of the deposit requested, which shall be withheld in all cases. The final balance must be paid in within seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date of service, with the exception of the potential charge of additional hours or injury compensation. Should the Customer decide to opt out of the service within the 72 hours preceding the carrying out of the service the Management shall proceed to invoice the full amount as established in the signed order form (contract).

OTHER CLAUSES
This Office reserves the right to replace, due to force majeure, the type of vessel booked with another equivalent vessel. In case of strike or other unforeseen events that prevent the charter service from being carried out, the Office will reimburse sums already paid. Should damages to the vessel be discovered at the end of the service, any necessary repairs and replacements will be charged to the contracting party. Any extra cleaning will also be charged to the contracting party. In the case of services which require specific outfitting of the vessel, the Operations Office reserves the right to add on extra costs for preparation and dismantling.
Use of vessels:
Their use is limited to the purposes for which they are made available, i.e. transportation. As the boat is a public place, behaviour on-board must not exceed the limits of Public Safety regulations. Any inappropriate behaviour may cause the Captain, at his own discretion, to interrupt the service at any time and disembark passengers early without refunding sums paid by the contracting party. The following are forbidden on board: sale of products, display of banners, flags, various kinds of decorations, changes to the structure of the vessel without authorisation from this Operations Office.
Music or other shows on board:
The Contracting party must cover all fees, national insurance payments and taxes required by laws in force. Artists performing on board must hold a “Certificato di Agibilità" (issued by ENPALS – can also be requested from the SIAE) a copy of which must be presented prior to the service, together with the permission from the local SIAE Office.

Catering/bar on board:
As for catering and bar services on board, arrangements must be made directly with the firm ...................................., which has exclusive management of these services on board of our vessels: - Office tel.