Torres Strait Islands: All-Inclusive 10-Night Boutique Cruise with BONUS A$500 Credit & 3-Nights Pre- & Post Cruise Stay

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.

This Cruise package is valid for the following departure dates:

• 30 October 2024 (cruise departs 31 October 2024)

IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. 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 Cape Horn 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.

Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following cabin types:

• Main Deck Category A Stateroom – up to 18sqm, junior king or twin bedding – porthole windows, square shape for additional space
• Promenade Deck Category A Stateroom – up to 18sqm, junior king or twin bedding – picture window, location on the Promenade Deck
• Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom – up to 20sqm, junior king or twin bedding – private balcony, sofa area

Pre-/Post-Cruise Accommodation:

• Cairns — Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (Deluxe King Room) or similar
• Palm Cove — Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove (Resort Spa Room) or similar

City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

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.

Please contact the Luxury Escapes sales team on sales@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

Inclusions

• 10-night cruise aboard Coral Discoverer in your choice of stateroom
• One night’s accommodation at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (Deluxe King Room) or similar, with breakfast
• Two night’s accommodation at Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove (Resort Spa Room) or similar, with breakfast
• A$500 Luxury Escapes flight credit, per person
• Luxury Escapes gift of six bottles of wine to choose from the Coral Expeditions’ Connoisseur Selection for onboard consumption
• All-inclusive daily breakfast, lunch and dinner handcrafted by onboard chefs
• Selected wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks and juices with lunch and dinner, plus 24-hour tea and coffee service while onboard
• Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
• Complimentary excursions and sightseeing per the itinerary
• Daily lectures and briefings from experienced guides while at sea
• Use of Xplorer and Zodiacs tender vessels
• All entrance fees to national parks and ports, including Traditional Owner Fees, per the itinerary
• Snorkelling equipment
• Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
• Tips and gratuities

Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Exclusions

• Roundtrip flights
• Flights from Cairns to Horn Island
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Alcoholic drinks (including beer and wine) outside of lunch and dinner service
• Specialty Dining
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Internet service
• Laundry service
• Items of a personal nature such as souvenir purchases
• Transfers to and from cruise ship
• City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

Itinerary

The itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition Coral Expeditions may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.

Torres Straits Community Access: The remote island communities of the Torres Straits are special areas. Over the past decades, these communities have welcomed Coral Expeditions and guests on many occasions. We respect that from time to time, planned visits my not be possible at short notice for varied reasons and will offer alternative excursions should visitation not be possible.

Onboard Dining

• Dining times onboard can vary between sailings. When onboard, you will be advised of mealtimes. The ships have one seating for each meal and communal dining.

Age Restrictions

• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian on the cruise.
• Please note there are no child-minding facilities or play areas 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.

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.

Currency Onboard and Tipping

• The currency onboard is A$
• Tipping and gratuities are included and are not required or expected.

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-19 Safe Plan:

You can see Coral Expeditions’ Sailsafe Plan here.

Deposits

The deposit amount is 35% and the final payment is due 120 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.

Whilst the cruise line will make all reasonable endeavours to provide a cruise in accordance with the published schedules and itineraries, your cruise itinerary is not guaranteed, and does not form part of your contract. Many factors may affect the cruise line’s ability to provide an itinerary as scheduled. These could include weather, mechanical difficulties, civil unrest, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Payment for additional onboard expenses must be settled at the conclusion of the voyage.

Drinks are only included with meals and must be purchased from the bar at an additional cost at all other times.

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.

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

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