Transaction Security

Refund & Cancellation

Standardized protocols for BookVelo Marketplace • May 2026

Standard Refund Tiers

24 Hours Before

100% Refund

Full reversal of activity cost. Convenience fees may be retained.

12-24 Hours Before

50% Refund

Partial refund to cover provider preparation and slot locking.

Less than 12 Hours

No Refund

Cancellations or no-shows are non-refundable to protect provider earnings.

Force Majeure & Weather

Boating is highly dependent on tide conditions and wind speeds. If the Puducherry Port Departmentor the boat operator issues a "No-Sail" advisory:

  • 100% Refund initiated immediately.
  • Option to reschedule to a later slot at no cost.

Process & Timelines

Once a refund is initiated, it typically takes 5 to 7 business days to reflect in your original payment method (Bank Account, UPI, or Credit Card).

You can track the status of your refund directly within the "My Bookings" section of your dashboard.

Non-Refundable Scenarios

No-Shows

Failure to arrive at the boarding counter within 15 minutes of the scheduled time will be treated as a "No-Show". No refunds will be provided in such cases as the boat house cannot re-sell that dedicated slot.

Need a refund manually?

Contact our support desk for booking disputes.