Conditions Of Hire For Cruisers

1. Bookings: A cruiser is not considered booked until the completed, signed Booking Form and a deposit of one quarter (one half for Hires from outside the British Isles) of the total Hire Fee have reached the office of the Hiring Company.

2. Balance of hire fees: The Hirer is responsible for the whole of the Hire Fee and the balance must be paid on or before the day of embarkation. Should the Hirer find he is unable to take over the cruiser he must notify the Company immediately, when every effort will be made to re-let the craft. If successful, the Company will refund the deposit less a re-booking charge of 15% of the Hire Fee. If the Company is unable to re-let, the Hirer remains responsible for the balance (the foregoing does not apply where the Hirer has subscribed to and fulfils the conditions of the Hire Cancellation Scheme).

3. Embarkation and accounts: Embarkation time is between 4.00pm and 8.00pm on the commencing day of the hire period. On arrival at the Hire Base the Hirer must pay the balance of the Hire Fee, a refundable insurance breakage deposit and the charges for any provision and extras ordered. The Hirer should check the inventory of the craft and ensure that ample fuel has been provided. He will then be given a trial run and explanation of the running of the cruiser to confirm that the craft is in good running order.

4. Novice hirers: Novice Hirers will normally be expected to accept an additional period of free tuition prior to the cruiser being handed over to them.

5. Return of cruisers: Cruisers must be returned and vacated in a clean and tidy condition to the Hire Base not later than 10.00am on the final day of the Hire Period. Failure to comply with this condition will result in an additional charge to the Hirer of £20 per hour or part thereof. After checking in, and provided the cruiser and equipment is found to be clean and undamaged the insurance deposit will be refunded.

6. Service and repairs: Each member of the Company uses extreme care to ensure that craft are in good order when handed over. However, the Hiring Company cannot be held responsible for any delay in a Hirer's programme due to breakdown, or the completion of necessary repairs. Should service or repairs become necessary during the cruise, the Hirer must notify the Company, when service will be carried out at no cost to the Hirer, unless this has been occasioned by the Hirer's negligence.

7. Insurance: Every craft and equipment is fully insured. Third party risks are covered up to the minimum of £250,000. There is an excess on every claim against the craft (see condition No. 3 above). The Company accepts no liability for death of or bodily injury to the Hirer and/or any member of the Hirer's party, or for the loss of or damage to their property, however caused.

8. Passengers: Passengers, other than those notified on the Booking Form, must not be carried on our craft at any time, without prior permission of the Hiring Company. Hirers failing to comply with this condition will have their charter terminated immediately.

9. Accidents: The Hirer is responsible for the safe navigation of the craft on charter. In the event of an accident, the Hirer must inform the Hiring Company immediately with full particulars and names and addresses of witnesses.

10. Delay: The Hiring Company cannot be held responsible for any delay in the Hirer's programme due to navigational works, etc., outside the control of the Company.

11. Availability of craft: If, owing to circumstances beyond the control of the Company, the cruiser booked is not available, every effort will be made to supply a similar craft. Should this not be possible the deposit will be refunded in full, but the Hirer shall have no claim against the Company.

12. Navigation restrictions: Cruisers are not permitted to navigate during the hours of darkness. Normally the whole of the Erne Navigation is open to Hirers, but the Hiring Company reserves the right to restrict any part of the waterway to Hirers should abnormally low water or abnormal weather conditions render this necessary. The Company also reserves the right to refuse to hand over a craft to any Hirer not considered suitable to take charge.

13. Towing: No craft may undertake towing without prior permission.

14. Pets: No pets allowed.

15. Hirer's Property: The Company accepts no liability for loss or damage to Hirer's property, baggage, motor cars, etc. Hirer's cars are only driven or parked on the Hirer's orders and insurance cover is assumed to have been provided by the Hirer.

16. Brochures: Every care has been taken to ensure that all information on this website is correct, but Aghinver Boat Company cannot be held responsible for any minor inaccuracies that may exist through changes in circumstances, etc. Plans and maps are not necessarily to scale.

17. Fuel: Craft will be handed over with full fuel tanks. Fuel used will be charged at the current rate at the end of Hire.

18. Important Note: Any Hirer found to have tampered with the engine speed control will have his or her hire terminated immediately and the security deposit will be forfeit until the boat and engine have been thoroughly checked for possible damage.

Hirer's Cancellation Scheme

You will see from our Conditions of Hire that, in common with Hiring Companies on almost every waterway in Europe, once you have booked your holiday cruiser you become responsible for the whole of the Hire Charge, even if unfortunate circumstances prevent you from taking over the craft. In common with all reputable Hiring Companies, we have arranged a Scheme to indemnify you from this liability. The Scheme is entirely voluntary, but you are advised to subscribe, particularly as booking is normally made some considerable time before the start of your holiday. If the reason for the cancellation is illness, accident, pregnancy or death of any prior named member of your party, and the necessary premium has been paid at the time of booking, the Hiring Company will refund all monies paid to it by the prospective Hirer (exclusive of the Cancellation Scheme premium), subject to production of a medical certificate stating the reason for cancellation. The Hiring Company will then have no further claim on the prospective Hirer. The Marine Company must be notified of cancellation immediately, and in all cases, no later than the day prior to the date of the charter.

If you do not take part in the Scheme, every effort will be made to re-let the craft. If successful, the deposit will be returned to the cancelling Hirer, less a re-booking fee of 15% of the Hire Fee. Otherwise the cancelling Hirer will still remain responsible for the balance of the Hire Charge.

To participate in the Cancellation Scheme it is necessary to list the names and addresses of ALL members of your party in the space provided, and include the requisite premium with your deposit, noting this in the space provided on the Booking Form. The fee is 25p for every £10 of the total Hire Charge.

For example:
Total Hire Charge up to £150 - Premium is £3.75
Total Hire Charge up to £200 - Premium is £5.00
Total Hire Charge up to £300 - Premium is £7.50
and so on, with 25p added for each £10 or part thereof.