FAQ & Legal — E2Yachting

Booking & Reservations

Experience Required

Life Onboard

Gear & Preparation

Safety

Cancellations

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans change. The following schedule applies to all voyages. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking.

Notice Period	Refund	Notes
More than 120 days	100% (less admin fee)	Full refund minus $250 admin fee
91–120 days	75% of voyage cost	Deposit non-refundable
61–90 days	50% of voyage cost	Deposit non-refundable
31–60 days	25% of voyage cost	Deposit non-refundable
Less than 30 days	No refund	Travel insurance claim applies
Force Majeure	100% credit or refund	Weather / safety cancellations by us

Safety Information

🛟 Life Rafts

Offshore-rated, automatically inflating life rafts sized for full guest capacity. Inspected and re-certified every three years.

📡 EPIRB & PLBs

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons registered with Transport Canada. Each crew member carries a Personal Locator Beacon.

🧥 Immersion Suits

SOLAS-approved immersion suits for all guests and crew. Full briefing and fitting prior to departure in polar waters.

🏥 Medical

Comprehensive first aid kit to offshore standard. At least one crew member holds current Wilderness First Responder certification.

⚓ Heavy Weather

All vessels are equipped with storm sails, sea anchors, and drogues for severe conditions. Crew trained in offshore heavy weather procedures.

📋 Safety Briefings

Mandatory safety briefing for all guests before departure including man-overboard, abandon ship, fire, and flooding procedures.

Terms & Conditions

1. Booking & Deposit. A non-refundable deposit (as specified per voyage) is required to confirm your berth. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit is received and a booking confirmation is issued by E2Yachting.

2. Balance Payment. The remaining voyage balance is due no later than 90 days prior to departure. Failure to pay by this date may result in forfeiture of your berth without refund of deposit.

3. Travel Insurance. All guests are required to hold comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and voyage-related activities prior to departure. Proof of insurance may be requested.

4. Captain's Authority. The Captain has final authority over all matters of navigation, safety, and vessel operations. The Captain reserves the right to alter or cancel any itinerary element in the interests of safety without liability or refund obligation.

5. Physical Fitness. Guests are responsible for declaring any medical conditions or physical limitations at the time of booking. E2Yachting reserves the right to decline a booking or require a medical certificate where appropriate.

6. Limitation of Liability. Participation in offshore sailing involves inherent risks. By booking, guests acknowledge these risks and agree to the limitation of liability as set out in the booking agreement, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

7. Governing Law. These terms are governed by the laws of Nova Scotia, Canada. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia.

Frequently Asked Questions