Holiday Pricing 2009

How are Bayan Blue's US Dollar and Euro rates calculated?

Bayan Blue holidays are priced in Sterling (UK £). Dollar and Euro rates for our holidays are calculated using the exchange rate our bank applies, along with banking fees we incur when accepting foreign-currency cheques.

At the time of writing (August '08) we only run sterling bank accounts. Final payment for the holiday will reflect current exchange rates and banking charges. Our foreign currency price lists are intended to assist our overseas clients, rather than provide a definitive price in a foreign currency.

What time can I board the yacht?

Our booking information states that boarding time is 1800 on the day of arrival. This is to enable us to clean and provision after the previous charter. In practice the yacht is usually ready by mid-afternoon.

What time must I leave the yacht on the last day?

Unless arranged otherwise, guests depart at 0900 on Sunday morning. Yachts are complex machines and check-out at 0900 allows the crew to clean, prepare and maintain the yacht ready for the new guests. Most airport transfers start between 9am and 11am (depending on flight times), so guests can jump straight into a taxi, or spend an hour or so relaxing with a drink before travelling.

Do we need to bring beach towels?

We provide all interior linen, including bath, beach and hand towels, so you'll only need to bring your own if you have a personal favourite.

All Bayan Blue holidays are protected with Total Payment Protection (topp) cover:

Total Payment Protection (topp) Policy cover: In compliance with the UK Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 an insurance policy has been arranged with Travel & General Insurance Company plc to protect customers’ prepayments paid in respect of • non-flight inclusive packages commencing and returning to the UK • the ground handling aspects of packages where the customer is responsible for arranging travel to the destination offered on this website (subject to the terms of the insurance policy), for: • a refund of such prepayments if customers have not yet travelled • making arrangements to enable the holiday to continue if customers have already travelled in the unlikely event of our financial failure.

Our policy number is BBLI/topp/08/02.

For more information of Total Payment Protection (topp), please visit www.travel-general.com, or call them on 0845 3456 078.

How much will mooring fees cost?

Mooring fees in Greece are very low - if we moor up in a village it will generally be free of charge, very occasionally there may be a fee of around £10 per night. There are very few marinas in the Ionian; if we do visit one, there is a charge of around £30 per night, but this does entitle you to water, power and the use of all the marina facilities.

How much will dining out cost me?

As a rough guide, dining out in Greece will cost around £15pp for two courses and local wine in a village taverna. Ordering seafood and imported wines will increase the cost of a meal.

Why is generator running charged seperately?

The generator is available during the daytime to provide mains power while away from a shore connection. Generator use varies widely with different guests, and so we pass on the direct cost of running it. We hope this will avoid having to impose a flat-rate fuel surcharge to all our holidays due to the rising cost of fuel.