Charter Agreement

 PAYMENT

An initial NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS is due with a signed charter agreement.  No dates will be guaranteed longer than 10 days without a deposit.  The balance of the total payment is due four weeks prior to the charter date. If the balance is not timely paid BWE may at its option and without notice cancel the charter and retain the deposit as liquidated damages.

REFUNDS

All deposits will be retained for cancellations.   A refund of charter payments (not including deposits) will be made if the CHARTERER cancels its reservation four weeks or more prior to the cruise date. 

We sail rain or shine.  In the case of severe weather conditions or upon direction of the U.S. Coast Guard, the vessel  may remain dockside for the length of the event and no compensation will be due the charterer.  In the event of breakdown or lay-up for repairs, a refund of the charter payment for sailing time not used will be made by BWE and the CHARTERER hereby releases BWE from any other incidental, consequential, or damages of any kind resulting therefrom.

ROUTE

The navigational route of the vessel shall be at the sole discretion of BWE.

BOARDING & DISEMBARKING

Guests may board no earlier than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.  Caterers, musicians, and decorators may (if the vessel is available) board 40 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.  Disembarking must be no later than 15 minutes following the disembarking time or arrival at the dock whichever is later. If additional time aboard is required or used, it will be billed at the prevailing hourly rate in ¼ hour increments.

ENTERTAINMENT & DECORATIONS

If additional music is desired, the CHARTERER may hire at its own expense musicians or DJ who must be included in the total capacity count of the vessel. DJ's and musicians will perform under conditions set forth by BWE. Noise ordinances will be enforced. The Captain will determine acceptable levels of volume. Any form of special dancing or entertainment is not permitted without written consent from BWE.  Any form of decoration of the vessel must have prior consent from BWE. Equipment and decorations must be removed from the vessel by the “disembarking time”. The CHARTERER is responsible for informing the musicians or decorators to contact BWE to discuss conditions and boarding arrangements. BWE will not be responsible for damage to any equipment brought aboard by the CHARTERER or their entertainers.

CATERING

NO FOOD OF ANY KIND MAY BROUGHT ON BOARD WITHOUT ADVANCE WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM BWE. 

BWE reserves all catering and refreshment privileges and all concessions, whether sold or given away.  Menu selections with an accurate number of guests and catering balance are due at least FOUR WEEKS prior to sailing. No food will be ordered without the balance paid. With the exception of breakdown or lay-up for repairs, there can be no refunds of payment or deposit for food service. Guests may be added (but not deleted) up to 48 hours prior to your cruise date.  Unconsumed products remain the property of the caterer.  Any servers employed by the caterer or CHARTERER must be included in the total capacity count of the vessel. 

Outside catering either hired or "self-catered" may be brought aboard for an additional $200.00.  All outside caterers are responsible for plates, dinnerware, napkins, buffet tablecloths and skirts, etc. and must provide necessary cleanup at the end of the charter. All equipment and food must be removed from the vessel by the "disembarking time". BWE reserves the right to refuse serving any food that may, in BWE's sole discretion, cause damage to the vessel, create excess cleanup, or may be unfit for consumption.  BWE assumes no responsibility for illness caused by any food item brought aboard the vessel by the CHARTERER or its caterer.

                                                 REFRESHMENTS

             BEVERAGES MAY NOT BE BROUGHT ABOARD THE VESSEL.

The Huron Lady II is licensed by the State of Michigan for liquor sales.   No one under 21 years of age may consume alcoholic beverages.  Valid identification is required.  The bar will close 15 minutes prior to docking without a formal announcement. All bar bills are to be paid at the end of the cruise. (Ask about payment options.)
THE BAR MAY BE CLOSED TO ALL GUESTS OR THE CHARTER MAY BE TERMINATED IF ANY UNDERAGE GUESTS ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE OR CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.  IT IS THE CHARTERER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM THEIR GUESTS OF THIS POLICY. (See RESPONSIBILITY below)

                                                RESPONSIBILITY

The CHARTERER is responsible for preserving order among its guests.  The CHARTERER agrees to be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by BWE as a result of any such damage.  One person (the contact person unless otherwise specified) will be designated by the CHARTERER who will act as liaison between BWE and the CHARTERER'S guests.  BWE reserves the right to restrain, debark, refuse boarding of any person, or terminate the voyage at any time when, in BWE's sole discretion, a guest's conduct jeopardizes the safety or property of the vessel or any passenger, is inappropriate, illegal, or may affect the reputation of BWE, its crew, or vessel. In any situation of this kind, no refund of charter or catering fees will be made in whole or in part and BWE shall not assume any obligation whatsoever.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This document is subject to change and may be superceded by the agreement you receive.  Please read yours carefully before signing.

For reservations call 810-984-1500