USA & Bahamas: 8-Night All-Inclusive MSC Meraviglia Cruise with Pre-Cruise NYC Stay & Onboard Drinks Package

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:

• 11 August 2023 (Cruise embarks 13 August 2023)
• 25 August 2023 (Cruise embarks 27 August 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 New York City, USA 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 and non-changeable.

Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following cabin types:

• Deluxe Interior: 15sqm, double bed or twin single beds
• Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View: 12sqm, double bed or twin single beds, with an obstructed ocean-view window
• Studio Balcony: 12sqm, double bed or twin single beds, with a private balcony
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea: 17sqm, double bed or twin single beds, with an obstructed ocean-view private balcony

Pre-Cruise Accommodation:

• New York City — Hotel Edison (Classic Queen Bed)

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 three people for triple-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

• Eight nights aboard MSC Meraviglia in your choice of stateroom
• Two nights of pre-cruise accommodation at Hotel Edison with breakfast
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in a choice of onboard restaurants
• Select standard spirits, beers, wines, cocktails, bottled water, soft drinks and speciality coffee and tea throughout your cruise
• 10% discount on bottles of wine purchased throughout your journey
• Complimentary onboard entertainment

Exclusions

• Roundtrip flights
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Speciality dining
• Shore excursions
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice
• Transfers to and from cruise ship
• Onboard gratuities
• City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

Onboard Dining

• Onboard dining is included at Waves Restaurant, L’Olive Dorée - L’Olivo D’Oro and Panorama Restaurant.
• 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 maitre d’ once onboard.

Drinks Package

• The drinks package includes: a variety of frozen and classic cocktails, well spirits, liqueurs and cordials, selection of wines by the glass, 10% discount on bottles of wine purchased on board, variety of draught and bottled beers, non-alcoholic cocktails, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee drinks (latte, espresso, cappuccino, etc.), hot chocolate and hot teas.
• Package can be enjoyed in bars, buffet, restaurants, speciality restaurants, Ocean Cay Island and other exclusive destinations. Cannot be consumed in signature venues (Venchi 1878 establishments, Lavazza Coffee Shop, Jean Philippe Chocolate, Coffee, Crepes & Gelato, Starship Club, Hola! Tacos & Cantina). Onboard currency applies.

Age Restrictions

• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied, in the same or connecting cabin, by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21 for the duration of the voyage.
• Infants under 6 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 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.

Currency Onboard and Tipping

• The currency onboard is US$
• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package, unless otherwise stated, and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approx. US$10 – US$15 per person, per day, is the industry standard.

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

The cruise line’s COVID-19 policy can be accessed here.

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 MSC, one of our trusted partners. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.