Policies




LOW SEASON


Apr 1 - June 10
Sept 5 - Oct 31

MID SEASON


June 10 - July 8
Aug 26 - Sept 5

PEAK SEASON


Jul 8 - Aug 26

The vacation year at Twin Anchors is broken up into three seasons -  Peak, Mid and Low. All are colour coded on our 2009 calendars. Once you’ve decided when you’d like to depart, book early to avoid disappointment. Remember, we will hold a houseboat for up to 10 days without obligation.



AGE RESTRICTOINS


The person making the reservation and the two captains must be at 
least 19 years of age with valid drivers’ licences.

DEPOSIT


All you require is a deposit of $500 to confirm your reservation. Your 
deposit is applied to the charter fee and is required within 10 days 
after making your reservation. You can pay your deposit by credit card 
or you can mail a money order.


PAYMENT OF CHARTER


Option A: Pay balance (less deposit) 120 days prior to departure and receive a 5% discount off your charter fee.


Option B: Pay balance (less deposit) in 4 equal monthly installments starting 120 days prior to departure.
(120 days/ 90 days/ 60 days/ 30 days).

CANCELLATION



A $100 fee will be charged if you cancel or change your reservation 1–6 days after booking.

Your deposit of $500 will be retained if you cancel or change a reservation 6 days after booking and at least 119 days before departure..

Full charter fee (PAYMENT OPTIONS A & B) will be retained if you cancel your reservation less than 120 days prior to departure.


INSURANCE BUY-DOWN



A $28/day insurance buy-down will reduce the amount of security 
deposit required. If the
insurance buy-down is not purchased, we require the applicable 
security deposit to be placed on a credit card.

  With Buy-Down Without Buy-Down
CruiseCraft I / II $2500 $5000
CruiseCraft III $4000 $8000
CruiseCraft IV $4500 $9000
CruiseCraft V $6000 $12000

SECURITY DEPOSIT


See above chart for applicable security deposit. This deposit will be  applied to any outstanding charges including lost or damaged items, late returns, excessively unclean boats, or damage resulting from negligent operation or activity on the houseboat. Deposit must be placed on the Captain’s credit card.

PETS



Please inquire about our pet policy with reservations staff.

BONUS SERVICES



Propane, porter service, boat launch and park permits are included in 
the charter fee.


ADDITIONAL EXPENSES


Fuel and septic pump-out are the only
additional expenses and are paid at the end of a charter..

CONTACT


Twin Anchors Houseboats
101 Martin St
PO Box 318, Sicamous, BC
V0E 2V0
Tel: 1-800-663-4026
Fax: (250) 836-4824
Email: houseboats@twinanchors.com

CASH OR PERSONAL CHEQUES NOT ACCEPTED!