HURRICANE POLICY

Last updated: November 07, 2024

Overview

The Cayman Islands official ‘Hurricane Season’ is between 1 June and 30 November each year. Historically, the Cayman Islands have not received threats of hurricanes until much later in the season, usually around September and October. However, the weather is monitored very closely throughout the season. 

Refunds Available If a Hurricane Cuts Your Trip Short 

If the Cayman National Hurricane Committee issues a ‘Hurricane Warning’ and visiting guests on island are asked to return home or are evacuated, then Seascape Villa will refund any nights remaining on their reservation less a US$200.00 Administration Fee. Should a guest choose to remain on island, please note that they do so at their own risk and Seascape Villa, the owner, and the villa manager will not be held liable. 

If there is not an official request by the Cayman Islands Government, for visiting tourists to evacuate the island, but the guest decides to leave anyway, then Seascape Villa will hold funds on file, from any unused nights, for a future booking at the same property within a 12-month period, less the US$200.00 Administration Fee. 

Some Fees Apply For Trip Alteration Due to a Hurricane 

If, due to a hurricane, the Cayman Islands Government or the Cayman Islands National Hurricane Committee refuses access to commercial airlines and travelers/tourists, Seascape Villa will either offer to change the dates of the reservation, with no penalty, or cancel the booking and refund the deposit on file, less a US$200.00 Administration Fee, to guests that are affected. 

If Cayman is affected by a hurricane but the island is still operating as normal, and the villa in question is damaged, Seascape Villa will do our best to find alternative comparable accommodations. If we are unable to do so, we will cancel the booking and refund the client their deposit, less a US$200.00 Administration Fee. Otherwise, the regular cancellation policy applies. 

If Cayman is affected by a hurricane but the island is still operating as normal, and the villa booked is unaffected, should the guests choose not to come to the island, the regular cancellation policy applies. 

If Cayman is affected by a hurricane, but the island is still operating as normal, and the villa booked is unaffected, should the guest wish to change their dates, Seascape Villa will do so for the regular US$200.00 revision fee. 

*Seascape Villa has the right to assess each situation & reservation individually, due to the unpredictable nature of hurricane season. Seascape Villa, the Property Owner, and the Property Manager/Housekeeper, will not be held liable for any injury or loss to guests and their belongings during their stay, because of any weather conditions.