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Please read all Tour Features and Conditions carefully.
Payment of tour deposit constitutes acceptance of these
conditions.
Air Transportation: Air transportation is restricted to
the services of any IATAN carrier, in economy class based
on nonrefundable fare. Travelers are responsible to provide
their names as they appear in their passport. Ticketing will
be made 30-45 days prior to departure, after which there will
be a charge for name corrections. Tour price includes current
airline taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to
change until ticketed. Tour participants are responsible for any
increase in airline taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the
airline.
Accommodations: Based on two persons sharing a
cabin as listed in itinerary, or similar, with private facilities,
including service charges and taxes. Single cabin supplement
is usually 175% of the tour price. We strongly encourage
you to find a roommate. Rates are available upon request.
If a passenger cannot supply a roommate, the passenger is
responsible for the additional charge.
Meals: In-flight meals and snacks are served according
to airline policy. All meals on board ship, including 24-hour
room service, snacks and buffets.
Transfers and Baggage: Transfers between airports
and ship upon arrival and departure including handling of
one medium-sized suitcase per person, not exceeding 62
dimensional inches (length plus width plus height) or weighing
more than a maximum of 50 pounds. In addition, a flight bag
or overnight case may be taken, which must be handled by
the passenger at all times. Baggage allowance is subject to
change according to airline policy.
Tips and Taxes: All air and port charges, taxes on accommodations
and services are included. Tips to guides,
drivers, and shipboard staff are not included. Tips for personal
services are not included and are at tour member’s own
expense.
Not Included: Passport fee, travel protection insurance,
and expenses of a purely personal nature are not included.
Deposit and Payment: Reservations may be secured
upon payment of a deposit of $600 per person. You will be
invoiced for final payment, which is due June 3, 2008.
Ship Information: The price per person is based on two
persons sharing accommodations. All rooms are equipped
with two lower beds (most may be arranged as a queen-sized
bed), toilet, shower, TV, closet, and in-room safe
Shore Excursions: There will be variety of shore excursions
available at all ports of call at an additional charge on
board ship. Information will be provided with final cruise documents
and on board ship.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy: A full refund (except
for pre purchased insurance ) will be made for written cancellations
received no later than June 3, 2008. Passengers who
cancel after that date for any reason, including medical reasons,
are subject to the following cancellation fees, plus any
additional unrecoverable costs. there is no refund for unused
tour services.
June 4, 2008–June 25, 2008:
$600 per person
June 26, 2008–July 22, 2008:
50% of gross fare pp
July 23, 2008–August 5, 2008:
75% of gross fare pp
On or After August 6, 2008: 100% of gross fare
Given that the resale of cancelled space will likely result
in a lost opportunity to sell other space, these fees are due
regardless of resale. Fees incurred as a result of cancellation
cannot be applied to future bookings.
Name changes require the prior approval of Holland
America and may not always be possible. Cruise con tracts
are non-transferrable. Name changes and departure date
changes are considered reservation cancellations and are
subject to cancellation fees.
Travel Protection: Protect Your Investment: If you purchase
the protection plan upon enrollment with your deposit,
any restriction on pre-existing conditions is waived. If protection
plan is purchased after the deposit is received, all coverage
is subject to exclusion of pre-existing conditions. Trip
cancellation and interruption protection is made available to
tour members at a cost of $310 per person. You will receive
a detailed description of the protection plan, which you will
have ten days to review. Certain conditions, exclusions and
limitations apply as set out in the Evidence of Coverage and
Confirmation of Coverage. Following is a brief description:
This protection plan will cover you for cancellation fees
if you need to cancel be cause of death, injury or illness
to you, your traveling companion or your immediate
family member.
Trip Interruption or Delay
Medical Evacuation
Medical Expenses
Lost, stolen or damaged baggage
A valid passport is required. If you do not have a passport,
you should apply for one immediately. Information on
obtaining a passport will be provided upon receipt of deposit.
If you now have a passport, please verify that it is valid until
February 2009. A visa is not required for U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
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