Detailed Refund and Cancellation Policy
1. Cancellation by Passengers
Cancellation Charges:
- More than 48 hours before departure: ₹200 per person per ticket
- Between 48 to 24 hours before departure: 50% of the total ticket cost
- Within 24 hours of departure: No cancellation allowed (100% charges)
How to Cancel:
All cancellations must be processed via email only
- Send cancellation request to: info@bookyourferry.com
- Include your booking reference number
- Mention passenger names to be cancelled
- Cancellation will be confirmed via email within 24 hours
2. Refund Processing
Timeline:
- Online Payments: 7-10 working days
- Credit/Debit Cards: Refund credited to the same card used for booking
- Net Banking: Refund credited to the same bank account
- UPI/Wallets: 3-5 working days
Refund Amount Calculation:
- Total Ticket Amount - Applicable Cancellation Charges = Refund Amount
- GST on cancelled amount will be refunded proportionally
- Convenience fees are non-refundable
3. Cancellation by Ferry Operators
If the ferry operator cancels due to:
- Weather conditions
- Technical issues
- Operational reasons
You will receive:
- 100% refund of ticket amount including all fees
- Option to reschedule to next available ferry at no extra cost
- Priority booking on alternative ferry services
4. Rescheduling Policy
Rescheduling Charges:
- ₹150 per person per ticket (regardless of time period)
- Rescheduling requests must be made at least 24 hours before departure
- No rescheduling allowed within 24 hours of departure
How to Reschedule:
All rescheduling must be done via email only
- Send request to: info@bookyourferry.com
- Include booking reference number
- Mention preferred new travel date
- Subject to availability and fare difference (if any)
5. Special Circumstances
Medical Emergency:
- Valid medical certificate required
- 50% refund on total ticket cost
- Documents must be emailed within 48 hours of travel date
Government Restrictions:
- 100% refund if travel restrictions are imposed
- Valid government notification required
Natural Calamities:
- 100% refund for affected routes
- Alternative travel arrangements where possible
6. No-Show Policy
- Passengers who fail to report 30 minutes before departure
- No refund or rescheduling allowed
- Entire ticket amount forfeited
7. Group Bookings (10+ passengers)
- Special cancellation terms may apply
- Contact via email for group cancellation
- Partial cancellations may be allowed
8. Important Notes
- Calculation Time: All cancellation/rescheduling timings calculated from scheduled departure time
- Infant Policy:
- Makruzz and ITT Majestic: No charges for infants under 1 year
- Green Ocean: No charges for infants under 2 years
- Nautika/Nautika Lite: Infants under 2 years charged ₹105 + ₹50 PSF
- Partial Cancellation: Not allowed for bookings with less than 2 passengers
- Amendment: Name changes allowed with valid ID proof (charges may apply)
- Processing Time: Email requests processed within 24 hours
- Disputes: Must be raised within 30 days of travel date
9. Contact Information
For Cancellations & Rescheduling:
- Email (Mandatory): info@bookyourferry.com
Customer Support (For queries only, not for processing):
- Phone: +91 9790714424
- WhatsApp: +91 9790714424
- Working Hours: 24/7
Note: All cancellations and rescheduling MUST be processed via email only. Phone and WhatsApp support are available for queries but cannot process cancellations or rescheduling.
10. Policy Terms
- This policy is subject to change without prior notice
- BookYourFerry.com reserves the right to modify charges
- All cancellations are subject to ferry operator's terms
- Email confirmation is mandatory for all cancellations/rescheduling
- In case of disputes, Andaman & Nicobar Islands jurisdiction applies