Obsidian Exclusive
Questions
Reserving, the yacht, membership, the Atelier and your account.
Reserving
How does reserving by month work?
You reserve places for a month of Season One. As the schedule is confirmed ahead of launch, we offer reservation holders dates in that month, in the order reservations were made.
Who can reserve?
Voyage places are reserved by members of the club. Days aboard are open to everyone, with no membership needed. You must be 18 or over.
What does a reservation cost?
$10,000 for each voyage place and $1,000 for each place on a day aboard. That is the whole price of the reservation; there are no booking fees. It is credited in full against your final fare.
What will the final fare be?
Indicative fares are $10,000 to $30,000 per voyage place, depending on suite, and $1,500 to $2,500 per day place. The final fare is offered with your dates, and you decide then whether to accept.
Can I get my reservation back?
Yes. Until you accept a date and the final fare you can cancel at any time, for any reason, and we refund the whole reservation. We also refund it in full if no date suits you or your month cannot run.
How do I cancel?
Reply to your confirmation email, or write to reservations@obsidianvoyages.com with your reference. The refund goes back to the card you paid with within 14 days.
What if the month I want is full?
Join the waitlist on that month's page. It is free and commits you to nothing. If places are released we offer them in the order people joined.
Can I reserve for other people?
Yes. You can reserve up to 4 voyage places or 6 day places at a time, and we take guest names later.
Can I pass my reservation to someone else?
Yes, with our agreement, which we will not unreasonably withhold. Voyage places can be passed only to another member.
What happens after I accept a date?
Accepting forms your booking. Before you accept we send the booking conditions, your package travel rights and the details of the financial protection covering your booking. Nothing beyond the reservation fee is payable until then.
The yacht and the season
When does she launch?
The Obsidian Blade is in build at Aegean Yacht in Bodrum, with launch and christening planned for May 2028.
How many guests sail?
Twelve, on every voyage and every day aboard.
Where does Season One sail?
Each month has its likely waters, shown on the Season One page. Itineraries are indicative; the route on the day depends on weather and the captain's judgment.
What if the launch is delayed?
We tell you promptly and offer you another month or a full refund, whichever you prefer.
Are the pictures of the real yacht?
They are the builder's renders and design drawings. The yacht is in build, and the finished vessel may differ in detail.
Membership
What is Founding Membership?
The way into the club. It gives you the right to reserve voyage places for Season One, a numbered place on the club register, first access to Atelier drops, and access to the members' community as it opens.
What does it cost?
US$15, paid once. It is not a subscription and nothing renews. It runs to 30 April 2029, the end of Season One.
Can I change my mind?
Yes. You have 14 days from joining to cancel for a full refund. See the membership terms.
Does membership guarantee me a place?
No. It gives you the right to reserve while places remain. Each month has a fixed number of places.
Is membership an investment?
No. Membership and reservations are services. They carry no ownership interest in the yacht and earn no return.
The Atelier
How long does an order take?
Each piece is made to order. Allow 2 to 7 working days for making, then shipping. We email tracking as soon as it leaves.
Can I return a piece?
Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to return an unworn piece for a refund, and 30 days to exchange a size. If a piece arrives faulty or damaged we remake or refund it at our cost. See Guarantee, shipping & returns.
What is a numbered edition?
A limited run. Numbers are assigned in order of payment and never reused. If a numbered piece is returned, its number is retired.
Will I pay customs charges?
We make each piece as close to you as we can. If yours is made in another country, your customs authority may charge duty or tax on delivery.
Your account and your information
How do I sign in?
Enter your email on the Account page and we send a link. There is no password. The link works once and expires in 20 minutes.
I did not receive my confirmation.
Check your junk folder, then open your reservation or order page and use “Resend confirmation”. If it still does not arrive, write to reservations@obsidianvoyages.com.
Is my card safe?
Payment is taken by Stripe. Your card details go directly to Stripe and never reach our systems.
What do you do with my information?
Only what is needed to look after your reservation, order or membership. We do not sell it and we use no advertising trackers. See our privacy notice.
Who runs Obsidian Exclusive?
UIE Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 17334450. Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom.
How do I complain?
See our complaints page. We acknowledge within 5 working days and answer in full within 28 days.