Snowbird Marine Terms & Conditions

The Captain agrees to provide professional yacht transport services for the Vessel Owner (“Client”), including relocation, repositioning, or delivery of the vessel along the U.S. East Coast, West Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or inter‑coastal routes as agreed in writing.

All voyages are conducted by a licensed and insured captain with verified navigational experience.

The Captain maintains all required U.S. Coast Guard credentials and complies with federal, state, and local maritime regulations.

The Client is responsible for ensuring the vessel is:

· Fully operational and seaworthy prior to departure

· Properly maintained, fueled, and equipped

· Free of mechanical defects that could compromise safety or delay transport

The Captain reserves the right to postpone or refuse transport if the vessel is deemed unsafe.

The Client must provide proof of active insurance coverage prior to departure, including:

· Liability insurance between $300,000 and $1,000,000 (as required by most marinas for mooring or transient docking)

· Hull & machinery coverage sufficient to protect the vessel during transport

· Coverage for towing, salvage, and environmental liability where applicable

The Captain’s liability insurance does not replace the Client’s vessel insurance.

Snowbird Marine and Client will collaborate:

· Securing marina reservations at departure and arrival locations

· Client is responsible for paying all mooring, docking, or transient fees

· Client ensures the vessel meets marina‑specific insurance minimums (typically $300k–$1M liability)

· Provide gate codes, dock assignments, and marina contact information

If a marina denies entry due to insufficient insurance, the Client assumes all resulting costs or delays.

The captain has full authority to adjust routing, speed, or schedule based on weather, sea state, or safety considerations.

Delays caused by weather, mechanical issues, or marina availability are not the captain’s responsibility. However, if there is inclement weather causing delay, the cost of crew wage will be adjusted to accordingly to a low sitting fee.

The Client is responsible for all operational expenses during transport, including:

· Fuel and oil

· Dockage and mooring fees

· Bridge tolls, lock fees, or canal charges

· Emergency repairs or parts

· Crew travel to-from ports/marinas are client's responsibility. Delay of vessel transport, while on the water due to inclement weather, there will be no fees to client except mooring fees.

These costs may be billed directly or reimbursed after delivery.

The Captain is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items left aboard.

The Client must remove valuables prior to departure.

The Captain is not liable for mechanical failures, pre‑existing conditions, or structural issues with the vessel.

The Client agrees to indemnify the Captain against claims arising from vessel defects, inadequate insurance, or unsafe conditions not caused by the Captain.

Cancellations within 7 days of departure may incur a fee.

Weather‑related rescheduling is at the Captain’s discretion and does not constitute grounds for refund.

A deposit may be required to secure scheduling.

Remaining balance is due upon delivery unless otherwise agreed.

Additional expenses incurred during transport will be invoiced with receipts.

By booking transport services, the Client acknowledges and agrees to these Terms & Conditions.