Terms & Conditions Tours

BOOKING AGREEMENT

By booking a tour with Fossil Junkies, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms & Conditions. These policies are in place to protect our guests, crew, equipment, and scheduled operations.

All bookings reserve limited availability and prevent other guests from booking the same date. Please review carefully before completing your purchase.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

⏱ 48-Hour Courtesy Cancellation

Guests may cancel within 48 hours of booking for a full refund only if the tour date is more than 14 days away.

📅 Standard Cancellation (14+ Days Before Tour)

Cancellations made 14 or more days before the scheduled tour date are eligible for:

• A full refund minus a 15% booking & administrative fee, OR
• A full trip credit valid for 12 months (no fee)

⏳ Short-Notice Cancellation (7–13 Days Before Tour)

Cancellations made 7–13 days before the tour date:

• No cash refunds
• A full trip credit will be issued, valid for 12 months

🚫 Last-Minute Cancellation (0–6 Days Before Tour)

Cancellations made within 6 days of the tour date:

• No refunds
• No credits
  unless Fossil Junkies is able to rebook the canceled seat(s)

❌ Same-Day Cancellation / No-Show

• No refunds
• No credits

RESCHEDULING POLICY

Rescheduling requests are treated as cancellations and are subject to the same time-based policies listed above.

Fossil Junkies may, at its sole discretion, allow rescheduling if the change does not negatively impact the scheduled trip or minimum guest requirements.

WEATHER & OPERATOR CANCELLATIONS

If Fossil Junkies cancels a tour due to:

• unsafe weather conditions
• mechanical issues
• river or offshore conditions
• captain or crew safety decisions

Guests will receive:

• A full refund, OR
• The option to reschedule or receive trip credit

Safety decisions are final and non-negotiable.

TRIP INSURANCE

Trip insurance is strongly recommended.

Guests who purchase trip insurance must file cancellation or refund claims directly with the insurance provider.

Fossil Junkies does not override or bypass insurance policies.

AIRBOAT & PEACE RIVER TOURS — ADDITIONAL TERMS

• Minimum guest count is required for trips to operate
• Guests must arrive on time and prepared
• Late arrivals may be considered no-shows
• River conditions vary and fossil finds are not guaranteed
• Tours are hands-on and require moderate physical activity

OFFSHORE SCUBA DIVING TOURS — ADDITIONAL TERMS

Due to the nature of offshore diving, the following rules apply:

• Certified divers only
• Proof of certification will be required
• Guests must meet experience and safety requirements
• Dive trips involve significant fuel, crew, and weather planning
• Offshore dive bookings are final within 7 days of departure

Cancellations within 7 days of a scheduled dive are non-refundable unless the seat is rebooked.

MEDICAL, FITNESS & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY

Guests are responsible for determining their own physical fitness and medical readiness for tours.  Fossil Junkies is not responsible for injuries resulting from undisclosed medical conditions or failure to follow safety instructions.

OPERATOR DISCRETION

Fossil Junkies reserves the right to:

• refuse service
• modify trip plans
• deny participation
• issue or deny credits

All decisions made by captains and crew regarding safety and operations are final.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By completing your booking, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms & Conditions listed above.