1. Bookings & Payment
- —All bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a deposit or full payment as specified at the time of booking.
- —Prices are quoted in Euro (€) and are inclusive of all items listed in the tour or retreat description.
- —Full payment is required no later than 4 weeks before the tour or retreat departure date.
- —Swim Tours Ireland reserves the right to cancel a booking if payment is not received by the due date.
2. Cancellation Policy — By You
- —Cancellations made more than 8 weeks before the start date: full refund minus a €50 admin fee.
- —Cancellations made 4–8 weeks before the start date: 50% refund.
- —Cancellations made less than 4 weeks before the start date: no refund.
- —We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unforeseen cancellations.
3. Cancellation Policy — By Us
- —Swim Tours Ireland reserves the right to cancel any tour or retreat due to unsafe weather or sea conditions, insufficient bookings, or circumstances beyond our control.
- —In the event of cancellation by us, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your booking to an alternative date.
- —We are not responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred outside of the tour package.
4. Health & Fitness
- —All participants must be confident, competent open water swimmers. You must be able to swim at least 1km in open water unaided.
- —You are responsible for ensuring you are medically fit to participate. If you have any medical conditions, please disclose these at the time of booking.
- —Swim Tours Ireland reserves the right to exclude any participant from a swim if we believe it is unsafe for them to proceed.
- —Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
5. Safety & Liability
- —All swims are conducted with professional safety support including qualified guides, kayak cover, and/or safety boat cover as appropriate.
- —Participation in open water swimming involves inherent risks. By booking with Swim Tours Ireland, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
- —Swim Tours Ireland, its guides, and staff accept no liability for injury, loss, or damage sustained during any tour or retreat, except where caused by our own proven negligence.
- —All participants must follow the instructions of the guide at all times. Failure to comply may result in removal from the water.
6. Equipment
- —Participants are responsible for providing their own appropriate swimwear, wetsuit, goggles, swim cap, and tow float.
- —A full kit list will be provided upon booking confirmation.
- —Swim Tours Ireland is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal equipment.
7. Photography & Media
- —Swim Tours Ireland may photograph or film tours and retreats for promotional purposes.
- —By participating, you consent to your image being used in marketing materials, social media, and on our website.
- —If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform your guide before the swim begins.
8. Privacy
- —Your personal data is collected solely for the purpose of administering your booking and communicating with you about your tour.
- —We do not share your personal data with third parties except where required by law.
- —For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
9. Governing Law
- —These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland.
- —Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.