Terms and Conditions for Emerald Voyage Leisure
Introduction
Welcome to Emerald Voyage Leisure. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and the services provided by Emerald Voyage Leisure for organizing and selling travel experiences. By accessing or using our online platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
1. Definitions
- "Emerald Voyage Leisure," "we," "us," "our": Refers to Emerald Voyage Leisure, a travel agency registered in Ireland, offering bespoke travel planning, group tour organization, corporate travel management, luxury holiday packages, adventure travel expeditions, and visa and travel insurance assistance.
- "Services": Encompasses all travel-related services provided by Emerald Voyage Leisure, including but not limited to travel planning, tour organization, booking flights, accommodation, transfers, activities, and providing assistance with visas and travel insurance.
- "Client," "you," "your": Refers to any individual or entity using our Services or browsing our online platform.
- "Online Platform": Refers to our website and any other digital presence through which we offer our Services.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Emerald Voyage Leisure.
3. Our Services
Emerald Voyage Leisure provides a comprehensive range of travel services:
- Bespoke Travel Planning: Tailored itineraries designed to meet individual client preferences.
- Group Tour Organization: Coordinated travel experiences for groups of varying sizes.
- Corporate Travel Management: Efficient and cost-effective travel solutions for businesses.
- Luxury Holiday Packages: Premium travel experiences with high-end accommodations and services.
- Adventure Travel Expeditions: Exciting and challenging journeys for thrill-seekers.
- Visa and Travel Insurance Assistance: Guidance and support for obtaining necessary travel documents and insurance coverage.
We act as an agent for various third-party suppliers (e.g., airlines, hotels, tour operators). Your contract for specific travel services is with the principal supplier, and their terms and conditions will apply.
4. Booking and Payments
4.1 Booking Process
Bookings can be made through our online platform, via email, or by phone. All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation. A booking is not confirmed until you receive a formal confirmation from Emerald Voyage Leisure.
4.2 Payments
A deposit may be required at the time of booking, with the full balance due by a specified date before departure. Payment terms will vary depending on the service and supplier. Failure to make payments by the due date may result in the cancellation of your booking.
4.3 Pricing
All prices quoted are in Euro (€) unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, supplier fee adjustments, or other unforeseen circumstances. We will notify you of any price changes before confirmation of your booking.
5. Cancellations and Amendments
5.1 Client-Initiated Cancellations
Cancellations must be submitted to Emerald Voyage Leisure in writing. Cancellation fees will apply, as determined by our suppliers' terms and conditions and our own administrative charges. These fees can be up to 100% of the total booking cost. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover potential cancellation costs.
5.2 Amendments by Client
Any changes requested by the client after confirmation may incur amendment fees from both Emerald Voyage Leisure and the principal suppliers. Changes are subject to availability.
5.3 Cancellations and Amendments by Emerald Voyage Leisure or Suppliers
In the unlikely event that Emerald Voyage Leisure or a supplier needs to cancel or significantly amend your booking, we will inform you as soon as possible and offer alternative arrangements or a full refund for cancelled services, where applicable and in accordance with consumer protection laws.
6. Travel Documents and Requirements
It is the client's sole responsibility to ensure they hold valid passports, visas, health certificates, and other travel documents required for their entire journey. Emerald Voyage Leisure can provide assistance and guidance, but we are not responsible for any issues arising from incorrect or missing documentation.
Clients are also responsible for checking and complying with any health advisories, vaccination requirements, or local laws and customs of their destination.
7. Travel Insurance
Emerald Voyage Leisure strongly recommends that all clients obtain comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. Travel insurance should cover, at a minimum, cancellation costs, medical emergencies, personal liability, personal accident, and loss of luggage. We can assist in arranging suitable travel insurance.
8. Limitation of Liability
Emerald Voyage Leisure acts as an agent, facilitating bookings between clients and third-party travel suppliers. We are not liable for any acts, errors, omissions, representations, warranties, breaches or negligence of any such suppliers or for any personal injuries, death, property damage, or other damages or expenses resulting therefrom.
Our liability for any loss, damage, or expense, whether direct or indirect, arising from our Services is limited to the amount paid by you for the specific service from which the liability arises.
We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on our online platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Emerald Voyage Leisure or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.
10. Privacy Policy
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.
11. Force Majeure
Emerald Voyage Leisure shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil strife, industrial dispute, unavoidable technical problems, closure of airports or ports, natural disaster, or adverse weather conditions.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.
13. Changes to Terms and Conditions
Emerald Voyage Leisure reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our online platform. Your continued use of our Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions or our Services, please contact us at:
Emerald Voyage Leisure
38 Ormond Court,
Mountjoy Street Lower,
Dublin, County Dublin, D07 V9W0
Ireland