{"id":547,"date":"2016-11-14T22:30:42","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T22:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rjconsultingonline.com\/beta\/coconut-reef\/?page_id=547"},"modified":"2024-07-23T09:56:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T09:56:25","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies and Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|||1rem|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMj4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDI+In19@<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|||1rem|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|2em|||&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cookie_Policy\"><\/span>Cookie Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|||1rem|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>You may review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/cookie-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Coconut Reef Cookie Policy\">Cookie Policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|||1rem|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|2em|||&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Privacy_Policy\"><\/span>General Privacy Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|2rem|2rem|2rem|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fa-regular fa-circle-xmark\" style=\"color: red;\"><\/i> We DO NOT directly collect any personally identifiable user information (PIU) on our website unless you opt to share it with us for the purposes of direct communication or in the process of making a reservation (see Reservation section below). In such cases, we take all reasonable steps to ensure your information remains secure and is purged from our internal systems within 30 days following the conclusion of our business.<\/p>\n<p>We may retain certain PIU for up to 30 days for the purposes of legitimate business communication and financial reporting. PIU retained may include&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name of the Principal Guest\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Email address and Phone Number<\/li>\n<li>Local Accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Credit Card Information including Home Zip\/Postal Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Legitimate business communication between Coconut Reef and our guests, includes&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reservation Confirmations and Updates<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Customer Satisfaction follow-ups, including post-tour reminder\/request for feedback<\/li>\n<li>Transaction resolutions (full or partial refunds, disputes over payments, etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 Financial Reporting includes&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interactions with Financial Institutions (Credit Card companies, Local Banks)<\/li>\n<li>Local Taxation Compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i class=\"fa-regular fa-circle-check\" style=\"color: green;\"><\/i> We DO collect anonymous usage data for the purpose of analysing our web traffic, site response times and other performance data.\u00a0 Such data may be transferred to various 3rd party tools for analysis and reporting. We make all reasonable efforts to ensure performance data shared with 3rd parties does not include information such as names, email addresses or other personal information.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contacting_Coconut_Reef\"><\/span>Contacting Coconut Reef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We provide several means to contact us, including electronic means such as Website Contact Forms, WhatsApp, Google, Facebook and more. Be assured, contact details we receive directly are kept in the strictest confidence. We DO NOT willingly or purposefully share your details with any outside parties. We DO NOT put you on some mailing list and then pepper you with constant updates and bulletins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservations_with_Coconut_Reef\"><\/span>Reservations with Coconut Reef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We use a third-party provider to collect and manage our direct reservations &#8211; www.junglebee.com. Please review their <a href=\"https:\/\/junglebee.com\/legal\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>, regarding the data they collect. As part of the reservation process, we may through neccessity require access to your name, phone number, email, and Credit Card or other payment method information. Access to this data is strictly limited to employees of Coconut Reef on a need-to-know basis.<\/p>\n<p>We have authorized several third-party online agencies to collect reservations on our behalf. These include, but are not limited to, FishingBooker.com, Viator.com, and GetMyGuide.com. These 3rd party agencies are completely independant of Coconut Reef and manage their own reservation and payment systems. Reservations we receive from these online agencies only include data elements such as Party Name, Email, Phone, Booking Date and Trip. We DO NOT receive any payment method details. For example, if you book through any of these 3rd parties, we do not have access to your credit card details for any deposit\/payments they collected directly from you.<\/p>\n<p>If you reserve a trip with Coconut Reef through a local travel agent, hotel tour desk, concierge service or other street vendor\u00a0 you should check their privacy policy (See Travel Cautions below).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|||1rem|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|2em|||&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservations_Cancellations\"><\/span>Reservations &amp; Cancellations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||||on|||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2rem|||1rem|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Procedure\"><\/span>General Procedure (*)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>(* &#8211; applies to direct bookings. 3rd party agencies may have differeing policies)<\/p>\n<p>We DO collect a deposit for all direct reservations of around 20% of the total cost of your trip. Your deposit is fully refundable if we cancel the trip OR you cancel with at least 48 hours notice. The balance of payment for your trip will be collected on the day of the trip, prior to departure. There will be no refunds issued once the boat the boat leaves the dock, except under the following conditions&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unforseen circumstances sometimes force us to abandon a trip at anytime up to including the posted departure time&#8230;\n<ul>\n<li>Mechanical failure<\/li>\n<li>Unsafe sea conditions<\/li>\n<li>Serious injury to crew or passengers<\/li>\n<li>If ordered by the Coast Guard or local authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunatley, we cannot offer refunds in the case of&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any members of your party get sea-sick, bored or just want get off the boat.<\/li>\n<li>We will do our best to offload any unhappy passengers to a beach or dock but we cannot guarantee it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancellations\"><\/span>Cancellations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We offer a full refund of any funds paid if you cancel your trip with at least 48 hours notice of the posted departure date\/time OR, we need to cancel the trip due to mechanical failure, unsafe sea conditions, etc. We reserve the right to cancel any trip at our discretion for any reason at any time right up until the posted departure date\/time.<\/p>\n<p>If we cancel a trip, please be assured, it is for good reason and in good faith. We do not cancel trips because we had a late night or just can&#8217;t be otherwise bothered. We understand you&#8217;re on holiday and may be looking forward to that trip of a lifetime. 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Our website is integrated with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.junglebee.com\">Junglebee<\/a>\u00a0which we use for online reservations.<\/p><p>Be aware that our tours are also sold by various third-party agencies such as TripAdvisor, Viator, Expedia and others. These third-party agencies may impose terms and conditions in addition to or in lieu of the policies outlined here. Such terms and conditions are beyond our control and not be covered by the policies we outline here.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Reservations & Payment\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1541156273118-68877930-e011\"]For Group Reservations...<\/p><ul><li>For Reservations within 48 hours of Departure, we require 100% of the fare to be paid in advance at the time of Reservation.<\/li><li>For Reservations more than 48 hours in advance of the departure date, a $25 deposit per passenger is required, with the balance payable on the day of departure.<\/li><\/ul><p>For Private Charters...<\/p><ul><li>For reservations within 48 hours of departure, we require full payment at the time of reservation.<\/li><li>For reservations 48 hours or more in advance of the departure date, a deposit of 50% is required at the time of reservation, with the balance payable on the day of and prior to departure.<\/li><\/ul><p>We readily accept Mastercard, Visa or Cash. Other forms of electronic payment (e.g. PayPal, Stripe, Payoneer, etc) may be available on request. Our apologies but we cannot accept American Express.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Cancellations and Refunds\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1541156273177-639940e5-189f\"]We understand that life happens.\u00a0 Not all plans come to fruition, sometimes, through no fault of your own, the universe throws up random roadblocks on our way to happiness. We would really love to share your pain, give you a full and unconditional refund, along with a bowl of chicken noodle soup.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, we have bills to pay, employees to keep fed and of course B.O.A.Ts to maintain (i.e. Bust Out Another Thousand) against the ravages of sea, salt and shorts with sharp buttons and zippers. In order to stay in business we have had to resort to a cancellation policy which we hope is fair and balanced.<\/p><ul><li>All Payments are non-refundable within 48 hours of departure time.<\/li><li>You may cancel a tour with 48 hours notice. Any and all payments will be refunded, minus any bank fees or charges incurred as a result of the transaction.<\/li><\/ul><p>We reserve the right to cancel any tour at any time, right up until the published time of departure. We do understand that it's your vacation and we do hate to disappoint anyone, especially on what could be their vacation of a lifetime. Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the elements. The weather and sea conditions will always have the final say in whether or not our boats venture out onto the water. We would much rather disappoint you than put you in danger.<\/p><p>As always, you will be refunded in full if any scheduled tour is cancelled by us.<\/p><p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Information for Cruise Ship Guests\" tab_id=\"1540211940672-92753a0c-4b0d\"][vc_toggle title=\"Departure Location\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1540215915912-9eff327c-9900\"]Cruise Ships visiting Sint Maarten call at the Port Sint Maarten.\u00a0 The cruise port is a large, secured enclosure containing a retail shopping outlets, Port administrative buildings, a transport hub and security gates for inbound and outbound traffic. There is also a marina where various tours sponsored by the Cruise Lines depart and arrive.\u00a0 We are not affiliated with any of the Cruise Lines. Our boats are not authorized to dock directly at the Cruise Port.<\/p><p>Our boat tours depart from two locations on Sint Maarten...<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Dock Maarten, Phillipsburg. An independent marina, located around 400m (1200 ft) or 5 to 10 minutes walk north of the Cruise Port security gates. Dock Maarten marina is located on the water, behind Chesterfields Restaurant & Bar and The Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Shop.<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Fisherman's Wharf Marina, Simpson Bay\/Cole Bay.<\/p><p>For our cruise ship guests, we generally pick up and drop off at Dock Maarten. There are some days, however, when schedules or sea conditions make picking up at Dock Maarten problematic. In those cases we will send a driver to the cruise port, pick up our guests and transport them to our Cole Bay marina (at no extra charge). You will receive a booking confirmation letter that will inform you which option is best for your specific tour.\u00a0 For last minute changes we will inform you via phone or email.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Guarantee of Return Time for Cruise Ship Passengers\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1542900649883-221d2c47-607a\"]At Coconut Reef, we take our responsibility for your comfort and safety very seriously. We want to make your stay with us a memorable, carefree experience and we will take every possible measure to ensure we get you back to your ship with plenty of time to re-board without being rushed. Our company hosts hundreds of cruise ship passengers every month and we have not missed a single departure. That being said, we would be remiss if we didn't have a policy in place to handle this outcome if it ever arises.<\/p><p>Coconut Reef will take all reasonable responsibility to return you to the Cruise Port within a reasonable amount of time to re-board your cruise ship. We generally plan to have our cruise guests back at the Cruise Port in Phillipsburg at least 30 minutes before the posted ship departure time (local SXM time).\u00a0\u00a0For tours where we disembark at Dock Maarten, we allow at least 45 minutes prior to the posted Cruise Ship departure time. For tours that return to our marina in Cole Bay, we allow an extra 30 - 40 minutes for the additional ground transportation time (adjusted for traffic conditions).<\/p><p>In the unlikely event that you miss your cruise ship's departure, we will work tirelessly to get you to the next port of call to re-join your cruise. If you missed the departure due to negligence on our part, we will re-reimburse each passenger up to a maximum of $USD500 for the expenses incurred in getting to the next port of call under the following conditions...<\/p><ul><li>We will not offer monetary compensation in the event that...<ul><li>You were returned to the Cruise Port at least 30 minutes before the ship's scheduled departure time.<\/li><li>You were returned to Dock Maarten at least 45 minutes before the ship's scheduled departure time.<\/li><li>A member of your party is detained by local authorities for any reason.<\/li><li>Any passenger (or companions who elect to remain with the incapacitated party) who is injured or incapacitated due to their own negligence.<\/li><li>Reimbursement is covered by or otherwise payable by any liability insurance claim.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Privacy\" tab_id=\"1540212125912-4ebad8a8-0103\"][vc_toggle title=\"Use of Cookies\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1540230920814-ac500cab-6384\"]<\/p><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect and use cookies to enhance your user experience.<\/p><p>Cookies are used solely to collect demographic information about our visitors so we can further understand the basics about who is browsing our site and how we can better serve them.<\/p><p>Any personal information collected during booking is never shared or sold.\u00a0 We value your privacy!<\/p><p>Email Usage \u2013 An email address you provide, may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your booking, in addition to periodic company news, updates, and\/or related product or service information, etc.<\/p><\/div><p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Implied Model Release\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1543772266306-c0efbf54-6516\"]You may be photographed or be the subject of video footage captured on our tours by our crew members (and\/or other guests). Such images may be used by us in our promotional and marketing materials, including, but not limited too dissemination on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Print Media and other methods.<\/p><p>We do however, wish to respect your privacy. If you do not wish to appear in any captured image, or if you would just like to review any images in which you might appear, please inform the management or your crew at the earliest possible opportunity.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Passenger Manifest and Release of Indemnity\" style=\"square\" el_id=\"1540231592667-3895e0cc-b857\"]We are required by law to compile a written passenger manifest prior to each departure. A copy of this manifest is lodged with the marina at our departure point and the original is kept on-board. The manifest must be presented to authorities (e.g. Coast Guard) on request and accurately account for each passenger on our boat.<\/p><p>Information required for each passenger includes...<\/p><ul><li>Name<\/li><li>Gender<\/li><li>Age Group (Adult, Child)<\/li><li>Origin (Ship\/Resort\/Hotel, etc)<\/li><li>Signature (or guardian if passenger is a minor)<\/li><\/ul><p>Additionally, we may also request further optional information to help us improve our services...<\/p><ul><li>Email address.<ul><li>We ask for your email address so that we may follow up after your tour with a one time survey or reminder to share your experiences via various online social media sites. Your satisfaction (and as a result, our reputation) is the lifeblood of our business. We do not share any email address we collect in this manner with any third party.\u00a0 Neither do we use it to sign you up to any internal or external mailing list. By adding your email to our passenger manifest you will only ever receive one and only one email from us.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Dietary Restrictions<ul><li>For tours on which food is offered, we provide you the opportunity to let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements and\/or restrictions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Physical\/Medical Considerations<ul><li>If you have some ailment or condition that might limit your abilities, we request that you please make us aware before booking any of our tours. We are more than happy to try and accommodate you where possible. Our crew is always ready to lend an extra helping hand where needed. For your safety, that of our crew and other passengers it is vitally important that we are aware of any circumstances that might require extra care and attention.<\/li><li>Please be aware that we operate small powerboats. Getting on and off a boat requires a certain amount of agility, especially when climbing out of the water using a swim ladder.<\/li><li>We regret that cannot accommodate passengers whose weight exceeds 295 pounds.<\/li><li>Our tours are generally not wheelchair accessible. Passengers with mobility issues should contact us before booking. Reservations may be accepted on a case by case basis.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Our Passenger Manifest and Release of indemnity must be signed by each passenger (or guardian for passengers under 18 years of age). Refusal to sign said documents will result in refusal of passage and subsequent loss of deposit.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Release of Indemnity\" tab_id=\"1541536137342-5e140d05-6b22\"][vc_toggle title=\"Purpose\" el_id=\"1541536205328-34671dab-41b4\"]Our Release of Indemnity is a legally binding agreement that we require all guests to sign before boarding any of tours. This agreement outlines our responsibilities for your care during our tours, your rights in the event of any incident during your voyage as well as outlining any potential risks that you may encounter.<\/p><p>We do carry liability insurance with a reputable, well known, international insurance provider should we ever need it.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Parties to the Agreement\" el_id=\"1541536969494-2a23586e-0ec0\"]This agreement is between...<\/p><ul><li><strong>Fun Factor N.V. dba Coconut Reef Excursions<\/strong>. A limited liability company registered with the government of Sint Maarten and licensed by the Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce. (herein referred to as THE COMPANY)...and...<\/li><li>The <strong>undersigned party<\/strong> (herein referred to as THE GUEST). If the party to the agreement is a minor (i.e. a person under 18 years of age) then the signature is of the legal parent or guardian of THE GUEST.<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=\"Roles and Responsibilities of the Parties to this agreement.\" el_id=\"1541540142500-e0c4389b-f5b5\"]<strong>Fun Factor N.V. dba Coconut Reef Excursions (i.e. THE COMPANY)<\/strong><\/p><p>THE COMPANY provides boat tours and excursions around the island of Sint Maarten within the jurisdiction of both the Dutch (Sint Maarten) and French (St Martin) sides of the island.<\/p><p>THE COMPANY operates its' tours using several boats which are commercially registered with the government of Sint Maarten. THE COMPANY undertakes the responsibility to ensure that their boats are in a seaworthy state, compliant with all local safety regulations. THE COMPANY further undertakes to ensure their boats are regularly maintained to ensure a high degree of confidence of passenger comfort and safety. All boats undergo a rigorous check before and after each departure to ensure all operational and safety equipment is functional and in good working condition, including the presence of all required safety equipment.<\/p><p>THE COMPANY provides qualified crew on each tour consisting of at least one Captain and one Crew member per tour. All crew are required to carry the necessary local licensing and certifications to carry out their duties with confidence and competence.\u00a0 THE COMPANY carries out regular safety drills to ensue that their crew are fully equipped to deal with any emergent situation.<\/p><p>THE GUEST undertakes to listen to and heed any and all guidance issued by the crew.<\/p><p>THE GUEST will exercise all due diligence to ensure their own safety.<\/p><p>THE GUEST acknowledges that despite the best efforts by THE COMPANY.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-547","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.0","language":"fr","enabled_languages":["en","nl","fr"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"nl":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"fr":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=547"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/547\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.preview.coconut-reef.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}