Melbourne to Auckland: 14-Night All-Inclusive Silversea Cruise with Business Class Flight & AO Tickets with Penfolds Wine Lunch

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 Luxury Escapes 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, speciality dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, etc.

This Cruise package is valid for the following departure dates:

• Pre-cruise stay 15 January 2023. The cruise departure date is 16 January 2023.

IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Melbourne on time for your cruise.

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.

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.

Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following cabin types:

Panorama Suite: Up to 31sqm

Vista Suite: Up to 32sqm

Classic Veranda Suite: Up to 36sqm including veranda

Pre-Cruise Accommodation:

• Melbourne, Australia — Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Superior Room (or similar)

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.

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 windows.
• 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 staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.

Inclusions

• One night pre-cruise accommodation at Pullman Melbourne on the Park (or similar) with breakfast
• Australian Open Rod Laver Arena tickets with Penfolds wine paring lunch
• 14 nights aboard Silversea’s Silver Muse® with the service of a private butler throughout your journey
• One-way Business Class flight from Auckland to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane (other departure cities available for a surcharge)
• All-inclusive dining onboard (daily breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• All-inclusive onboard drinks, including wine, premium spirits, speciality coffee and soft drinks, along with your own tailored in-suite minibar
• 24-hour in-suite dining and room service are available throughout your cruise
• Enjoy sophisticated entertainment onboard the ship, including live music and production shows
• One shore excursion per port, per day
• Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
• Included Wi-Fi for every guest onboard
• Gratuities included in your fare

Exclusions

• Any additional flights
• Transfers
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Speciality dining
• Premium wine and spirit selections and cigars
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Onboard purchases (including photos, spa and beauty treatments, full laundry and dry-cleaning services, and items and services of a similar nature)
• Some optional experiences/excursions

Australian Open Package

• Your package includes tickets to the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena on 16 January, 2023 between 11am and 4pm
• Your seats will be in section 12 rows L or M.
• A four-course lunch hosted by Penfolds at Penfold Restaurant is included with paired wines, served at 12pm.
• To ensure you and your guests are able to enjoy the full experience created at the Penfolds Restaurant, please arrive as close to these times as possible. Your party will have an allocated table for your dining experience which your host will have organized.
• Penfolds Restaurant is located on CENTREPIECE – Level 2, accessible from Rod Laver Arena Terrace.
• Thongs, singlets, ripped jeans/clothes or sports shorts are not permitted.
• You must show your valid Austarlian Open ticket to access the precinct.
• You can enter the precinct from 11am and attend matches on the show courts prior to your hosted event.
• Dietary requirements can be accommodated in all of our restaurants and private spaces.
• Please note halal food options must be pre-arranged prior to attending. Submit your dietary requirements at: https://taevents.wufoo.com/forms/dietary-requirements-for-australian-open-2023/.

Onboard Dining

• Dining times onboard can vary between sailings. We ask for your preference, however, your preferred dining time may not be available. We suggest that you speak with the maître d once onboard.
• Included dining is available at the following restaurants: The Grill, Atlantide, Indochine, La Terrazza, Spaccanapoli, Silver Note.

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.

Travel Insurance

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

Passports & Visas

• A valid passport or government-issued photo identification is required for all passengers. A current Medicare card can be used for guests under 18 years of age and must be presented upon embarkation.
• 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 recommended vaccinations 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.
• Proof of Yellow Fever vaccinations is required for entry into some countries, in particular in Africa. Please check with your health professional that you hold the appropriate vaccination entry requirements for your destination.
• 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

• One-way business-class airfare from Auckland to Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney is included in the package, with LATAM, China Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand or similar. Surcharges will apply to fly to other Australian cities/towns.
• 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 booking confirmation.
• 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 A$350 per person airline change fee plus any applicable airfares and taxes.
• The flight is non-refundable. Credit can be obtained for future use with the same airline. Credit must be used within 12 months of the original ticket date. The new dates must be on the same airline and of equal or higher value. If a higher value, a fare and tax difference will be payable. A$50 Luxury Escapes service fee will apply when using your airline credit.

Flight Baggage Restrictions

• A checked baggage allowance of two 23kg bags and carry-on luggage of 7kg applies.
• Any additional baggage must be purchased at the airport by the customer.

Currency Onboard and Tipping

• The currency onboard is US$.
• Tipping and gratuities are included in the 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.

Covid Safe Plan:

Silversea (as part of Royal Caribbean Group) is thoughtfully designing their comprehensive program to protect everyone’s health while continuing to deliver a memorable cruise experience. The Healthy Sail Program recommended 74 detailed steps to safeguard the health of guests, crew and communities. The five areas of focus include measures to prevent Covid-19 from entering the ship through testing, screening and exposure reduction; reduce transmission via air management strategies and sanitation practices; implement detailed plans for addressing any positive infection onboard, including contingencies for onboard treatment and evacuation, closely control shore excursions and enhance protection for crew members.

PLEASE NOTE:
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to 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.

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