Uluru to Broome: 10-Night All-Inclusive Silversea Cruise with Roundtrip Flights, Sails in the Desert & Field of Light Tour

48-Hour Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee:

• All cruise bookings have a 48-hour ‘Change of Mind Guarantee’ where any monies paid (less unrecoverable costs) within 48 hours of the initial purchase date will be refunded – no questions asked.
• Bookings outside the 48-hour ‘Change of Mind’ window will be non-refundable and non-changeable.

Booking Summary: Purchasing this deal does not complete your booking. A booking form will be emailed to you after purchase. Please complete the Traveller’s Details within 48 hours.

IMPORTANT: Failure to complete your booking form may result in forfeiting your booking. Once your booking form has been finalised a member of the Cruise Team will process your booking and email the cruise line confirmation to your chosen email address. You will then be required to complete your online check-in and print your e-ticket and baggage tags; you will also be able to add beverage packages, specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, etc.

This Cruise package is valid for the following departure dates:

• 9 June 2024 (stay at Sails in the Desert from 5 June 2024)
• 29 June 2024 (stay at Sails in the Desert from 25 June 2024)

Booking Process

• Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct cabin option
• Click on the green ‘Check Availability’ tab
• Using the plus or minus adjust the number of people you would like to book then click the ‘View Available Dates & Prices’ tab
• Click the blue ‘Select’ button then the green ‘Review & Payment’ tab at the bottom right of the screen
• Fill out your preferred payment method and click the green ‘Pay Securely Now’ tab
• Once your order is complete, you will receive your Luxury Escapes automated booking summary email (this is not your cruise confirmation), and you will be prompted to complete your Traveller Details within 48 hours of purchase
• Once your traveller forms are completed they will be sent to the Luxury Escapes Cruise Concierge team, who will then contact you to advise if your cruise is confirmed
• Should you require assistance with your cruise, please contact our Cruise Concierge team at cruises@luxuryescapes.com who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey

IMPORTANT: The Twin-Room Package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin room). You must purchase TWO PACKAGES.

Solo Traveller Surcharge: Solo travellers must pay a surcharge and packages are subject to availability. Please contact Luxury Escapes to enquire.

Please note that packages cannot be split.

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name Change or Corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee.
• Name changes are not permitted.

Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following cabin types:

• Vista Suite: 22 sqm, one queen bed or twin single beds.

Pre-Cruise Accommodation:

• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park – Sails in the Desert (Superior Room) – Five Stars
• Darwin – Hilton Darwin – Five Stars

IMPORTANT:

• Cabins are on a ‘guarantee’ basis and will be allocated by the cruise line closer to sailing. Specific cabin, deck and location requests cannot be accommodated.
• Some cabins may have obstructed views and/or porthole window.
• Maximum room capacity is one adult for solo travellers, two adults for twin-share cabins/suites/staterooms or four people for quad-share cabins.
• Wheelchair-accessible cabins are not available. They are on application only prior to purchase. Surcharges may apply.
• Please contact the Luxury Escapes sales team on sales@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

Inclusions

• Ten nights in an elegant Vista Suite onboard the luxurious Silver Cloud
• Roundtrip economy-class flights from Sydney or Brisbane to Ayers Rock Airport, Alice Springs to Darwin, and Broome to Sydney or Brisbane (departures from other cities are available for a surcharge)
• Three nights at the five-star Sails in the Desert resort in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with breakfast and Field of Light tour
• One night of pre-cruise hotel accommodation with breakfast in Darwin at the Darwin Hilton
• All-inclusive food and drinks onboard, with decadent dining in select restaurants and free-flow drinks including champagne, wine and spirits across all bars and in-suite
• Complimentary in-suite dining and personalised butler service for every suite
• Sophisticated entertainment, including theatre, music and movies
• Enrichment lectures and guided tours with a highly qualified expeditions team
• Complimentary transport into towns from most ports
• Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi
• All gratuities onboard
• Select transfers (see packages for details)

Exclusions

• Select transfers are not included (Darwin Airport to Hilton Darwin on Day 4, Hilton Darwin to Silver Cloud on Day 5, and Silver Cloud to Broome Airport on Day 15). Guests need to organise their own transfers on these days.
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Specialty dining
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Onboard Dining

• The main dining room aboard the Silver Cloud, The Restaurant, has an open seating arrangement, which means no assigned dining time or table. Arrive at your leisure and dine with friends of your choice. Please discuss your dining preferences with the maitre d’ once on board.
• Dining reservations for the specialty restaurants may be made once on board and online through My Silversea 120 days to two days prior to departure.

Age Restrictions

• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied, in the same or connecting suite, by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21 for the duration of the voyage.
• Infants under 12 months cannot be accommodated onboard.
• Please note, children aged eight years and under are only permitted on suitable excursions.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Luxury Escapes recommends purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.

Passports & Visas

• When travelling within Australia, please check current state/territory border entry requirements to ensure you’re eligible to travel and have completed any required permits or passes.
• A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing time.
• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Health & Vaccinations

• Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective.
• Proof of vaccination is not usually required unless you are coming from an infected area.
• Read Silversea’s Healthy Return to Sailing statement here.
• Guests may be required to provide evidence of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 from our ground operator prior to embarkation. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Cruises Concierge team on cruises@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
• Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.

Flights

• Roundtrip economy-class airfares are included in your package, departing from Sydney and Brisbane with Qantas, Virgin, or similar. Surcharges to depart from other cities will apply.
• Preferred airline seating is the responsibility of the passenger. For any specific airline seat reservations, contact the airline with the booking number included on your tour confirmation.
• Please note that cabin upgrades are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights.
• Flight Change of Date: The change of date fee is A$200 per person plus any applicable additional airfare and taxes. After airline tickets have been issued, the package can only be changed by paying an A$350 per person airline change fee plus any applicable airfares and taxes.
• Please note the flight is nonrefundable. If cancelled, a credit can be obtained, less any third-party and cancellation fees, for future use with the same airline. Credit must be used within 12 months of the original ticket date. New flight dates must be on the same airline and of equal or higher value. If a higher value, a fare and tax difference must be payable. An A$50 Luxury Escapes service fee will apply when using your airline credit.

Baggage Restrictions and Timings

• Passengers are permitted one piece of checked-in baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg.
• Passengers are permitted one carry-on piece with a maximum weight of 7kg.
• Timing provided on the itinerary is based on current schedules provided by Qantas, Virgin, or similar and can change at any time without notice.

Currency Onboard and Tipping

• The currency onboard is US$.
• Onboard credit is only valid for onboard purchases, cannot be exchanged for cash and is not valid at the Casino or Medical Centre.
• Tipping and gratuities are included in your cruise package.

Fitness Requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility and must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and climb stairs.
• Disability access is limited during the cruise, please consider this when making your booking.
• Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake any activities in this package. Further, travellers acknowledge and agree that neither Luxury Escapes nor the third-party provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor is Luxury Escapes liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such)

Surcharges

Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Our trusted third-party suppliers will inform guests of these changes as soon as possible.

Deposits

The deposit amount is 35% and the final payment date is due 130 days prior to embarkation. Please note: other deposit options may be available on your package which differ from the above and which will be outlined in the ‘fine print’ and payment section of the specific package.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and are subject to change. While the cruise line will make all reasonable efforts to provide a cruise in accordance with the published schedules and itineraries, factors such as weather, mechanical difficulties or other unforeseen circumstances may affect scheduled itineraries.

Package inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking summary email for details.

Image credits: Tourism Australia. Please note, images are purely for illustrative purposes.

Please note this cruise is operated by Silversea® Cruises, one of our trusted partners. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.