Terms & Conditions

Onboard Jonathan
 
It is all pretty much in black and white here and I would say you should not be worried but I have to inform you in a very clear way.  In the text below, crew members refer to all persons on board.

• On our trips we expect our crew members to take actively part in all chores on board (sailing tasks as well as other tasks such as: helping out with the preparation of food, setting the table etc.). When in ice conditions in Antarctica we have to maintain a constant look out or have an ice watch while at anchor for instance. So the crew needs to be up to it. You have to be fit and in good physical condition. Make sure you are well rested before coming on board.
• All crew members need to read, understand and sign the following documents:
  • the Health Form;
  • the Acknowledgement of risk, release of claims and waiver of liability form and;
  • the “Contract” (for groups only).
• All crew members have to fill the Health Form and provide a copy to Jonathan Adventure Sailing AS.
• If you have any medical condition you have to inform Mark van de Weg.  You have to bring an extra supply of medicine in case of delays.
• If you have been going through a rough time lately this (sailing to Antarctica) is not the trip to find your balance back (a mild midlife crisis is acceptable, else no one would come…).
• For the Antarctica expedition, during the crossing of the Drake Passage, we will maintain a watch system at all times when sailing and often at anchor if there is ice floating around in the anchorage. Seasickness or being tired is no excuse to stay in your bunk.
• Crew with no previous experience and crew that did not sail with on Jonathan before needs to inform Jonathan Adventure Sailing on their sailing experience, seasickness, motivation to join this trip etc.
• If we do not meet the schedule (if the boat arrives too late at your starting point) you will have to arrange your own accommodation upon arrival in the place where you will board the boat.
• If we arrive too late at your departure point you will not be charged for your extra stay on board but you will have to organize your own flight schedule. (It might therefore be better to book flexible return tickets or accept the risks involved).
• I would think you should not have any important appointment in the days after your return, in case your mind needs to settle down a bit or if we are delayed.
• Beverages and alcoholic drinks are not included. Water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate are included. Alcoholic drinks can be purchase on board at costs.
• There is a strict no alcohol policy while we are sailing or before a planned departure. In extreme cases this might also be enforced in a doubtful anchorage
• All crew members have to sign the waiver form that states that you understand the risks involved and that no claims can be made in any way.
• If due to force majeure the sailing cannot be executed as planned there will be no damage compensation. Other then, in case of technical problems, a refund for the days not sailed. 
• To sign up for the charter 1/3  should be paid. Another third four months before the start of the trip. And the last one third 2 months before the charter. These fees are non refundable. See section "Travel and COVID'' on the website for update.
• You need to have (and are responsible to get) the necessary visa, travel documents, and travel insurance for this area.
• We need a statement from your travel insurance that you will be covered at all times for the area visited. This insurance should also cover Health, Search and Rescue and Medevac.
• We wish to make clear that it is not only for your own good to prepare well for this trip but also it is a responsibility to all others on board. So that all can enjoy the trip.