AF01 Classic Cosy Houseboat

Terms & Conditions

• Please make sure you input the correct number of guests, no extra visitors are allowed on board.
  If the number of people exceeds the specified number, we would have the right to request an additional entrance fee of HK $1,000 per person or cancel the houseboat rental without refund.
• The houseboat is moored in the middle of the harbour, guest needs to take Sampan (water taxi) to the nearby pier, 3 mins to Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Temple Pier (Lei Tung MTR Station)​.
  **Sampans (water taxi) run from 7 am to 12 am and cost $15-20 HKD per trip.
• There is an info pack for every guest with all the important information so that guests can freely get back and forth to the boat and travel around.​
• The boat is permanently moored and cannot be moved.

General

• All our houseboats are registered as pleasure boat with rental licenses at the Marine Department and are insured according to the law of Hong Kong
• According to Hong Kong Shipping Ordinance, for chartering local registered pleasure boats, the customer must sign a charter agreement, and the houseboat can only be used for pleasure purposes (such as parties, experiences, and leisure), and guests can use the vessel properly during the rental period
• The person to whom the vessel is let commits an offense if he does not comply with section 6(5)(b) of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Certification and Licensing) Regulation (Cap. 548 sub. leg. D) [Annex.1]
• We do expect our guests would treat the houseboats with care as if they are their home
• No smoking and no shoes are allowed inside the boat, smoking is allowed at the outdoor area
• No breaking of furniture, replacement or repair charges involved if furniture or the boat is damaged
• Please put your rubbish in the bins provided, and keep the boat clean and tidy during the period of rental
• Please clean the borrowed kitchenware and tableware properly, otherwise, we will charge HK$ 500 as extra cleaning fee
• Please do not flush toilet paper or women's hygiene products into the toilet. If the toilet is blocked, we will charge HK$ 1,500 repairment fee
• Customers need to be responsible for their children. We do not offer or provide childminding services. Based on our experience, we recommend having at least 1 adult supervising 1 child to ensure their safety
• Bringing illegal substances or using illegal substances during the booking is not allowed. If illegal substances are discovered. We will report to the police and no refund for the booking can be made
• Houseboats will be remained in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter

Safety

• Customers are solely responsible for their personal safety and that any property they bring on board
• Please be aware of any potential dangers onboard including tripping hazards, moving parts, ropes and bow (front) of the boat and stern (back) of the boat​

Boarding and Disembarkation

• Apart from Half Day discount for Deluxe Deal, the houseboat rental period unit is 1 day
• Boarding time is from 3 pm to 7 pm, Disembarkation time is 11 am
• Aberdeen Sampan Auntie/Uncle operating time is from 7 am till Midnight
• If there is any unexpected occasion and transportation is needed after midnight, we would charge a reasonable service fee

Damages

• When the customers disembark, please make sure all furniture and equipment is on board are in the same condition when boarding
• The customer will be responsible for any damages caused by any of his/her affiliate members. All equipment or facilities should be used under any applicable regulation of Hong Kong. The customer will hold the sole responsibility for compensation of all damages caused
• All our houseboats are insured according to the law of Hong Kong
• The customer will carry sole responsibility for the passengers and passengers property on the boat, and neither the owner nor any of its officers, servants, agents of any houseboats shall be reliable for any loss or damage to property or loss of life or personal injury whether through negligence or any other cause while onboard or during boarding and disembarkation procedure. We will not be held responsible for any loss or damage. However, we will assist and report to the police    

Mechanical Problems

• If the houseboat is damaged or not safe to use prior to the booking or during the booking and cannot be repaired. We will inform the customer as soon as possible. 
• An alternative houseboat may be provided as quickly as reasonably possible and if no houseboat is available, a re-schedule date will be guaranteed within 6 months of the booking date, refund from the booking is the decision between customer and Aberdeen Flair

Indemnification

• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to release, defend, indemnify, and hold Aberdeen Flair and its affiliates, including but not limited to their officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your breach of the above Terms and Conditions, (ii) your interaction with any member staying at the houseboats, including without limitation, any injuries, losses or damages (whether compensatory, direct, incidental, consequential or otherwise) of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of such interaction, stay, participation or use, (iii) your breach of any laws, regulations or third party rights

In case of any dispute of the terms and conditions,
the most recent version automatically overwrites the old version without any notice.

Cancellation Policy

Level 5

Reschedule booking
• Reschedule booking is not allowed

Cancel booking
• Reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE.

If any dispute arises, Holimood reserves the final decision. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Bad Weather Policy

1) In the event of a Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1/No.3 or yellow/red/black rainstorm warning being issued on the day of arrival, the reservation will remain effective as usual.

2) If the ferry is suspended due to Tropical Cyclone signal No.8 or above signal is issued on the day of arrival, the reservation can be changed to another check-in date of the same value. Guests must inform Holimood of the reservation change within 7 days.

Should there be any disputes, Holimood retains the right of final decision.