Terms & Conditions

1. Water Sports, Diving & Excursions

• Children under 5 years of age are not permitted to board the boats.
• All guests participating in water sports, diving, snorkelling or excursions must complete the required Liability Form before participating. The form may be completed during the booking process or obtained from reception.
• Applicable government and permit charges are not included in water-sports charges unless specifically stated in the booking.
• The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs or prohibited substances is not permitted on diving, snorkelling or other water-sports trips.
• Activities may be cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or relocated due to weather, sea conditions, safety considerations or restrictions imposed by government authorities.
• The Andaman Islands are a remote destination, and activities may be affected by directions or restrictions imposed by the Navy, Coast Guard, Forest Department or local administration, sometimes at short notice.
• Where access to a planned site is restricted, we will make reasonable efforts to provide an alternative location or arrangement where possible.

2. Weather & Unforeseen Circumstances

The Andaman Islands have a tropical climate and weather and sea conditions can change unexpectedly.

Activities, excursions and other services may therefore be affected by rain, rough seas, weather conditions, government restrictions, technical issues, safety considerations or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Where possible, Barefoot will make reasonable efforts to reschedule, relocate or provide an alternative arrangement.

Any applicable refund or adjustment will be handled in accordance with the Cancellation & Refund Policy.

3. Environmental & Responsible Tourism Policy

Barefoot operates in a sensitive tropical and marine environment. We request all guests to help us preserve the islands and surrounding marine ecosystem.

• Please do not litter or dispose of waste on beaches or in the sea.
• Shells, corals and other marine or natural materials must not be removed.
• We follow a “See, Don’t Touch” principle while exploring marine and natural environments.
• Guests are expected to follow the instructions of Barefoot staff, boat operators and relevant authorities.
• Please respect protected areas, beaches, forests and marine environments.

4. Ferry Policy

The following conditions apply to ferry services including MV Makruzz, Green Ocean, Nautika and Sea Link:

• Ferry sailing is subject to the ferry operator and local authorities and cannot be guaranteed by Barefoot.
• Barefoot will not be responsible for ferry cancellations or non-sailing resulting from bad weather, technical issues, operational decisions or other circumstances beyond our control.
• Barefoot's liability in relation to ferry services is limited to the value of the ferry ticket, where applicable.
• Ferry schedules and departure times may change and are controlled by the ferry operator/local administration.
• Standard package pricing is based on the base ferry category.
• If the base category is unavailable, we may attempt to arrange a higher category subject to availability. Any additional fare will be payable by the guest.
• Ferry tickets are non-refundable once purchased.
• Private ferry tickets may only be available for purchase at the beginning of the travelling month. Guests requiring confirmed ferry arrangements are advised to plan their flight tickets in accordance with the applicable ferry departure schedule.

5. Food & Dining

• All meals are served at the main restaurant.
• Room service is not provided.
• Breakfast is offered on a set-menu basis.
• Menu options include European, Indian and seafood selections.
• Guests are requested not to keep food in rooms, except inside the refrigerator provided. Where required, food may be handed to the kitchen for storage.

6. Accommodation

Barefoot is located in a tropical and natural environment. While reasonable measures are taken, the presence of insects and other elements of the natural environment cannot be completely prevented.

Guests are requested not to keep food in rooms and to use the facilities provided for food storage.

7. Child & Infant Policy

Children below 5 years are complimentary where no extra mattress is required.

Please note that the under-5 boat restriction in the Water Sports section applies separately.

8. Check-in, Check-out & Day Use

• Check-in: 12:00 hrs
• Check-out: 11:00 hrs
• Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
• Guaranteed day use between 10:00 hrs and 16:00 hrs will be charged at 50% of the published room tariff, subject to availability.
• Guaranteed late check-out beyond 16:00 hrs will be charged at one night's room rate.

9. Foreign Nationals, NRI & OCI Guests

Foreign nationals, NRI and OCI guests are responsible for ensuring that they meet all applicable Government of India and Andaman & Nicobar Islands entry requirements.

• Foreign nationals must carry a passport valid for at least 6 months and a valid visa.
• Guests must comply with applicable Restricted Area Permit (RAP) and other government requirements.
• Guests should verify that their visa permits entry to the Andaman Islands and does not contain any applicable restriction preventing such entry.
• Certain nationalities and categories of foreign nationals may require prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs before entering the Andaman Islands.
• Guests are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable immigration and entry requirements.
• Barefoot will not be liable if a guest is denied entry due to non-compliance with applicable government requirements.

10. Guest Responsibility

Guests are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information during the booking process.
• Ensuring that all passenger and guest details are correct.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable government, immigration and permit requirements.
• Following safety instructions provided by Barefoot staff, boat operators and activity guides.
• Following the resort's environmental and operational policies.

11. Changes to Activities & Services

Barefoot reserves the right to modify, reschedule, relocate or cancel activities, excursions or services where necessary due to weather, sea conditions, government restrictions, safety considerations, operational requirements or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Where reasonably possible, we will endeavour to provide an alternative arrangement.