Participation in dives is at the divers' personal risk, and a valid dive certificate must be provided as proof of qualification.

Crew tips are welcome and appreciated but are not mandatory.

In the event of the client’s cancellation of the booked cruise due to any reason whatsoever, he/she shall be obliged to notify The Oracle thereof in writing, and in respect, shall be charged as follows:

• 50% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made more than 90 days before the start of the rental period

• 75% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made between 61 days and 89 days before the start of the rental period

• 100% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made between 1 and 60 days before the start of the rental period.

• Shortening of stay for any reason can be considered as a cancellation and charges may apply.

Should the Client’s cancellation be caused by Force Majeure, or any objective reasons (serious damage of the vessel during prior bookings), the Client shall be reimbursed by:

• An alternative vessel with the same or similar features and equipment without any delay, or 100% payment will be returned in respect, thereof:

• Purchase of travel insurance for protection against cancellation penalties and many other unforeseeable circumstances such as an emergency medical evacuation or any insurance for water sports, scuba diving, is a mandatory

• The date of the receipt of the cancellation notice in writing shall be the basis for the settlement of the stated cancellation charges.

Rate Inclusion

• All gourmet meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• Airport transfers to and from port
• Services of English-speaking expedition leader
• Service of the crew
• Activities and use of all water sports equipment
• Diving for certified divers
• Dive equipment
• Up to 12 scuba tanks
• Two Tenders 5 & 6 M /
• Massage Treatment (1 massage treatment/ person/ day. Note that we can only provide 3 massages per day.)
• National park entrance fees

Rate Exclusion

• Alcoholic beverages
• Procurement of goods outside of the standard menus and availabilities including any special foods (example Halal foods and special wines and spirits)
• Any fees charged for transportations including flights (international and domestic), excess baggage’s and delays, visa costs and any taxes associated with guests travel
• PADI dive certification courses
• Travel and dive insurance
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Medical and evacuation insurance
• Repositioning fees, where applicable (One-way trip or trips starting away from the seasonal home port)
• Crew gratuities

• 50% payment in the period of 10 working days after the booking is confirmed

• 50% payment not later than 60 days before the commencement of the rental