Terms & Conditions
Last updated March 2026. Applies to all charters arranged by Ocean Breeze Charters.
1. Our role as broker
Ocean Breeze Charters acts as a retail charter broker, arranging charters between you (the Charterer) and the yacht Owner. The charter agreement is concluded directly between Charterer and Owner on a MYBA or CYBA standard form. We are remunerated by commission from the Owner; no brokerage fee is ever charged to the Charterer.
2. Payment schedule
50% of the base charter fee is payable on signature of the charter agreement. The remaining 50%, together with any Advance Provisioning Allowance, VAT, delivery fees and expenses, is payable no later than 30 days prior to the charter commencement date. Charters booked inside 30 days are payable in full on signature.
3. Advance Provisioning Allowance
Where a charter is contracted 'plus expenses', an APA of typically 25–35% of the base fee is placed with the Captain. The Captain maintains an itemised account and provides a reconciliation with receipts at the end of the charter. Any surplus is refunded; any shortfall must be settled before disembarkation.
4. Cancellation and named storms
Cancellation by the Charterer is governed by the applicable MYBA or CYBA clause; sums paid are generally non-refundable unless the yacht is re-chartered for the same period. Named-storm clauses permit delay, relocation or, at the Captain's discretion, cancellation where a tropical storm or hurricane threatens the cruising area. We strongly recommend charter cancellation and curtailment insurance, which we can arrange.
5. Guest conduct and the Captain's authority
The Captain has absolute authority over the yacht, her itinerary and the safety of all persons on board. Itineraries are indicative and subject to weather, sea state and port availability. Illegal substances are prohibited on board without exception.
6. Liability
As broker, we do not own, operate or crew the yachts we represent and are not liable for the acts or omissions of Owners or crew. Our liability in all circumstances is limited to the commission received in respect of the relevant charter.
7. Privacy
We collect only the information needed to arrange your charter: contact details, guest information, preferences and dietary or medical requirements. Data is shared solely with the yacht's Owner, Captain and crew, and with payment or insurance providers where required. We never sell client data. You may request deletion at any time by writing to concierge@oceanbreezecharters.com.
8. Governing law
These terms are governed by the law stated in the applicable charter agreement, ordinarily English law with disputes referred to arbitration in London under MYBA convention, or Florida law for CYBA Caribbean contracts.