Terms of Service

Effective: June 13, 2026  ·  Last updated: June 13, 2026

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE ("TERMS") CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING A CHARTER OR USING OUR SERVICES. BY BOOKING A CHARTER OR USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Guest," "Charterer," "you," or "your") and Wonderlust, LLC, a Washington State limited liability company ("Wonderlust Charters," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your booking and use of our yacht charter services, including our website at wonderlustcharters.com and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

By booking a charter or using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are booking on behalf of a group, you represent that you have authority to bind all members of your party to these Terms.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Services

Wonderlust Charters provides private yacht charter experiences, including but not limited to:

Our charter vessels operate out of San Francisco Bay (Oakland/Alameda) and Seattle (Lake Union/Lake Washington/Puget Sound). Service availability varies by vessel, season, and location.

3. Booking & Payments

3.1 Reservations

3.2 Pricing

3.3 Cancellation & Weather

4. Charter Agreements & E-Signatures

4.1 Electronic Signatures

Wonderlust Charters uses electronic signatures for charter agreements and waivers. By using the e-signature feature, you consent to conduct business electronically and acknowledge that electronic signatures are legally binding under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001–7006) and applicable state Uniform Electronic Transactions Acts.

4.2 Agreement Accuracy

You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying the accuracy of all information in any charter agreement before signing. Wonderlust Charters does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legal sufficiency of any agreement template. Charter agreement templates are provided as starting points and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel for your specific circumstances.

4.3 Signature Authority

By signing a charter agreement, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind the party on whose behalf you are signing. For bareboat charter agreements, the charterer (renter) assumes full command and navigation of the vessel as required by 46 U.S.C. §2101 and applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

Wonderlust Charters is a party to the charter agreement as the vessel owner.
We provide the vessel and facilitate the charter. However, in a bareboat arrangement, the charterer assumes full command and control of the vessel and is responsible for hiring the captain and crew. Disputes arising from charter operations are between the signing parties and the hired crew.

4.4 Document Retention

Signed charter agreements and their audit trails (timestamps, IP addresses, signer identity) are stored securely for the retention period required by applicable law. You may download and retain copies of all signed documents at any time.

5. Charter Types & Compliance

Wonderlust Charters operates two types of charters:

5.1 Six-Pack Charters

For parties of 6 or fewer paying passengers, we provide a USCG-licensed OUPV/Six-Pack captain. Key provisions:

5.2 Bareboat Charters (Boat Rentals)

For parties exceeding 6 passengers, we offer vessel rentals under a bareboat maritime agreement per 46 U.S.C. §2101. Key provisions:

6. Guest Conduct & Safety

For the safety and enjoyment of all aboard, you agree to:

The captain has absolute authority on the water. If the captain determines that a guest's behavior poses a safety risk, the captain may terminate the charter early and return to dock without refund.

7. Liability & Assumption of Risk

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

YACHT CHARTERS INVOLVE INHERENT RISKS. By boarding the vessel, you acknowledge that being on a boat on open water carries inherent risks including but not limited to motion, unpredictable weather, waves, slippery surfaces, and other natural and man-made hazards. You voluntarily assume all such risks for yourself and any guests in your party.

WONDERLUST, LLC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Wonderlust, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to personal injury, loss of property, loss of enjoyment, or other losses arising from or related to your charter, except to the extent caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

CHARTER COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY. For bareboat charters, the charterer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the operation of the vessel during the charter period, including but not limited to 46 U.S.C. §§ 2101, 3301–3318, and 46 CFR Subchapter T. For six-pack charters, Wonderlust Charters is responsible for providing a properly licensed captain and meeting applicable safety requirements.

IN NO EVENT SHALL WONDERLUST, LLC'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE CHARTER.

8. Damage & Security Deposit

You are responsible for any damage to the vessel or its equipment caused by you or members of your party during the charter, including but not limited to stains, breakage, and loss of equipment. Damage costs will be assessed and charged accordingly. We recommend treating the vessel as you would a guest in someone's home.

9. SMS Communications

SMS Service Terms

If you provide your mobile phone number, the following terms apply:

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wonderlust, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

11. Intellectual Property

The Wonderlust Charters website, including its logo, design, photography, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by Wonderlust, LLC and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of our website without our written permission.

12. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data practices, including our commitment to not sharing your mobile phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.

13. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall be conducted in Washington (or another mutually agreed location). The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. You expressly waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Wonderlust, LLC.

13.4 Small Claims

Notwithstanding the arbitration provision above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the dispute qualifies.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wonderlust, LLC regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

14.3 No Waiver

Failure by Wonderlust Charters to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Force Majeure

Wonderlust, LLC shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, war, terrorism, pandemics, internet outages, power failures, or unsafe weather or water conditions.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact: