Terms of Service

1. Role of Water Taxi Boat

Water Taxi Boat acts as a booking platform, connecting clients with independent, licensed and insured boat taxi operators on the French Riviera. The maritime transport service itself is provided by the designated partner operator assigned to each booking.

These Terms of Service apply to all bookings made through the platform, including:

• Boat taxi transfers between ports on the French Riviera
• Regular and on-demand maritime shuttles
• Skippered boat hire (private charters)
• Airport and railway station transfers by sea
• Event and group transport services

Any booking implies full acceptance of these Terms of Service.

2. Booking and confirmation

Each service must be booked via the website, by phone, or by email. A booking is considered confirmed after:

• Written confirmation by email with a trip summary
• Full payment or agreed deposit

3. Pricing

Prices are quoted in euros and include all applicable taxes. They vary depending on distance, boat type, number of passengers, and season (peak/off-peak). Prices displayed on the website are indicative — a personalised quote is provided for each request.

Water Taxi Boat reserves the right to modify its prices. The applicable prices are those in effect at the time of booking confirmation.

4. Payment terms

• Standard transfers: full payment at booking
• Private charters: 50% at booking, balance on the day of departure
• Accepted payment methods: credit/debit card, bank transfer, cash on board

5. Cancellation and refunds

Cancellation by the client more than 48 hours before departure: full refund. Cancellation between 24 and 48 hours: 50% refund. Cancellation less than 24 hours: no refund, except in cases of force majeure.

If Water Taxi Boat cancels a trip due to weather or safety reasons, the client receives a full refund or is offered an alternative date.

6. Passenger obligations

The passenger agrees to:

• Arrive on time at the agreed boarding point
• Follow all safety instructions given by the captain
• Wear a life jacket when requested by the crew
• Disclose any medical condition that may affect the crossing
• Not bring dangerous or illegal goods on board

7. Safety and weather conditions

Water Taxi Boat reserves the right to cancel or modify a trip in the event of adverse weather conditions (strong winds, rough seas, reduced visibility). Passenger safety is the absolute priority. The captain is the sole judge of whether it is safe to sail.

8. Liability

As a booking platform, Water Taxi Boat facilitates connections between clients and independent operators. Each partner operator holds their own professional liability insurance covering passenger transport.Water Taxi Boat cannot be held responsible for the execution of the transport service, delays caused by weather conditions, maritime authorities, or any other event of force majeure.

9. Luggage and personal belongings

Each passenger may bring one reasonable piece of luggage (carry-on suitcase + bag). Oversized luggage must be declared at the time of booking.Water Taxi Boat cannot be held liable for loss or damage to personal belongings except in cases of proven crew negligence.

10. Governing law

These Terms of Service are governed by French law. Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts in the district of Water Taxi Boat's registered office.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service: contact@water-taxi-boat.com