1. Any party chartering Buffalo Junks *must pay HK$5,000 in advance, as a deposit* to lock down the booking.
The balance *must be paid in full, by or before the day of the trip*.
Please note: if *you* cancel your booking – your deposit will not be refunded.
No postponements are to be made – *unless weather affects the trip with a Signal 3 (see term 3)*.
2. The date *will not be changed* for inclement weather: Typhoon Signal No. 1, Thunder Warning, or the Yellow or Red Rainstorm Warning.
3. If *Typhoon Signal No.3*, or the *Black Rainstorm Warning*, is hoisted *3 hours before* the pick-up time, then the whole trip will automatically be cancelled (*not refunded*, but *postponed*). In such a case, a suitable alternative date will be arranged for the hirer to use the vessel.
4. In the event of a change in the weather, or for safety reasons, the Captain of the boat has the right to choose a safer route to a destination and a safer location to dock. Passengers must *normally *embark and disembark at the same pier. If special arrangements need to be made, they must be agreed beforehand with the company.
5. If, during the time the vessel is chartered and sailing, Tropical Typhoon Signal No. 3 is hoisted, the captain of the boat has the right to return to the pier early, in accordance with Marine Ordinance Regulations, as well as for reasons of safety. No Compensation may be made for the unused time.
6. The number of people boarding the boat may not exceed the limit; otherwise, the Captain of the boat has the right to refuse to start the vessel.
*The chartered time:
8-hours for a Day trip (10:00 A.M – 18:00 P.M.) .
4.5 hours for a Night trip (19:00 P.M – 23:30 P.M.).
Any time over these – *WILL* be charged for.
7. If the junk is unable to sail for mechanical reasons, the company will, as soon as practical, notify the charterer of the options: i.e. to change the date, have a similar boat chartered as a substitute, or receive a deposit refund.
8. If there is mechanical breakdown during a trip, the captain of the boat will try his utmost to carry passengers back to the point of disembarkation. Should the vessel have spent more than*half of the agreed charter time at sea, or should the destination already have been reached*, then *no compensation* for the lost time will be given. *If* there is to be time compensation, then the boat may only be used on *weekdays* or, alternatively, a proportionate amount of the fee *may* be refunded.
9. The vessel is to be used for pleasure purposes only and for cruising within Hong Kong Territorial Waters.
10. Passengers are personally responsible for the safety of any property they bring aboard.
Any damage, or injury caused by the neglect of the hirer or his guests, will be borne by the Hirer. *When you leave, ensure all belongings are removed from our Junk as we cannot guarantee the return*. *We will not be able to search for lost or left behind items.*
11. Buffalo Junks will *not be held liable or responsible for any transgression of government restrictions*. The organiser/s will take sole responsibility. Social Distancing still applies on board.
12. We now have the *LEAVEHOMESAFE QR Scanning Code* on board, and we ask that *ALL* passengers comply with the Government ruling:
– Download the APP
– Scan the APP when you get on board
– Scan out (this will automatically be done after 4 hours).
If you/your guest/s do not have access to your phone on board – please be responsible, and send the contact details to the WhatsApp number:
+852 9837 7751.
By reading these terms and conditions, and paying your deposit, you agree to all of the above.