France, Italy & Greece Cruise with Premium Free-Flow Drinks Onboard & up to A$1,900 Luxury Escapes Credit

Update 20 December 2024, 2.04AEDT: Included credit has increased. Updated credits apply for new bookings from 20th December 2024 only. Any booking made on or before the 19th of December, original terms and conditions and inclusions apply.

Update 27 November 2024, 4.04pm AEDT: Itinerary order has been changed.

IMPORTANT: Purchasing this deal does not complete your booking. A member of the Cruise Concierge 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 drink packages, specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments etc.

This Cruise package is valid for the following departure dates:

• 3 July 2025
• 11 September 2025
• 21 October 2025

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 Rome 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). The Cruise Concierge team will process your booking and email the cruise line confirmation to your chosen email address
• 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:

• Inside Stateroom: 11sqm, with two single beds that convert into a queen bed.
• Balcony Stateroom: 18sqm, with two single beds that convert into a queen bed and a private balcony.

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.
• 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

• 11-night cruise onboard Norwegian Epic in your choice of stateroom
• A$1,300-$1,900 Luxury Escapes credit per person (package dependant) to put toward any purchase
• All daily meals in select restaurants onboard
• Premium Drinks package onboard, pouring select spirits, cocktails, beer and wine
• One Specialty Dining meal at select onboard bars, restaurants and eateries
• US$50 shore excursion credit per stateroom in each port
• 150 minutes of Wi-Fi per person
• All port taxes, service charges, standard gratuities and onboard entertainment

Exclusions

• Return flights
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Additional specialty dining
• Shore excursions
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Airport transfers
• Cruise port transfers

Luxury Escapes Credit

• Credit is per person. Please contact the Cruise Concierge upon booking to have credit added to your Luxury Escapes account. Credit will be available on your Luxury Escapes account once the balance of your cruise is paid in full.
• Credit cannot be used to discount the cost of the cruise.
• Credit can be used toward any purchase through Luxury Escapes.
• Credit is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
• Credit is valid for 12 months from purchase. Credit is added to your account once the full cruise fare has been paid.

Onboard Dining

• Please note onboard dining is subject to change.
• Freestyle dining is offered onboard Norwegian Epic. If you wish to make a reservation for non-specialty restaurants, please speak to the maitre d’ once onboard. Included dining is available at the following restaurants: O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill, Garden Cafe, Shanghai’s Chinese Restaurant, Shanghai’s Noodle Bar, Spice H2O, Taste, The Great Outdoors, The Manhattan Room.
• Select menu items at certain restaurants may have an additional charge (Dining Package Supplement) as part of the Specialty Dining Package.
• Your included Specialty Dining meals are applicable to guest ages 2 and older. Guests who book an Inside or Oceanview Stateroom will receive one meal in a specialty restaurant included per person. Guests who book a Balcony Stateroom will receive two meals in specialty restaurants included per person. Any unused dining will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for other cruises or cash.
• There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the Package.
• Specialty Dining Packages are honoured in select restaurants. Package prices are subject to change.
• Any Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year’s, Christmas, etc.), Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages.
• Packages include one main course per person ONLY at Cagney’s Steakhouse and Le Bistro. Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu.
• Guests are responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of Specialty Dining food and drinks that are purchased onboard and not included as part of the package.
• Premium menu item upcharges may apply. Additional entree charges may apply.
• Specialty Dining Packages do not include alcohol.
• Guests are permitted to pre-reserve Speciality Dining with entertainment included online. However, the guest is responsible for paying the full retail value. If the guest chooses to use the reservation as part of their Specialty Dining Package, they can pre-book via the cruise personaliser prior to the cruise.

Premium Drinks Package

• Guests must be at least 21 years of age at the time of sailing to qualify for the premium drinks package. If guests are under 21, the premium drinks package does not apply and guests will receive a soft drinks package instead.
• Premium Drinks Package includes a wide selection of standard soft drinks, beers, spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to the value of US$15 per drink throughout your cruise.
• The retail value of the Premium Drinks Package is US$109 per person, per day, subject to change.
• The retail value of the Soft Drinks Package is US$7.95 per person, per day, subject to change.
• Eligible guests are entitled to two drinks per person, per transaction.
• Guests who receive the Soft Drinks Package may obtain fountain soft drinks at any bar, lounge or restaurant.
• A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), wine and spirit experiences, tastings or flights purchased onboard.
• Excludes minibar, wine and spirit experiences, tastings or flights, room service, package sales, ship-specific promotions or beer buckets, designated Super Premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, minibar purchases, bottled water, fresh-squeezed juices, specialty coffee beverages, specialty Starbucks locations, Coco’s, energy drinks, vending machines and wine stations.

Shore Excursion Credit

• Shore Excursion Credit is valid for US$50 per port, for one guest per stateroom and is applicable to all tours. In the event your selected tour is less than the value of the credit, the Shore Excursion Credit will be adjusted to match the tour value. Credit is not combinable and will not rollover to next port. If selected excursion is less than US$50, remaining funds cannot be used towards the second guest’s excursion.
• ‘Guest one’ refers to the first registered guest on the cruise.
• Shore excursion credit can be redeemed by booking online via ncl.com or onboard.

Internet Package

• Internet Package can be used any time during the cruise and is valid for 150 minutes per person (for a total of 300 minutes per stateroom), across two devices per stateroom. Internet Package can be used only on one device at a time. Any unused minutes will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for other cruises or cash.

Itinerary

• In the event of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather conditions or mechanical difficulties, or for any other reason, any scheduled sailing or port of call may be subject to change.
• Some itineraries may include tender ports.

Passenger 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 12 months cannot be accommodated onboard.
• Guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy or later at any time during the cruise cannot be accommodated due to safety concerns. Pregnant guests under 24 weeks must provide a doctor’s letter upon request confirming fitness to travel and estimated due date.

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 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$.
• Service charges (gratuities) for onboard personnel are included in your 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 cruise provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the cruise 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 cruise suppliers will inform guests of these changes as soon as possible.

Deposits

The deposit amount is 26% and the final payment date is due 180 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.

We reserve 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 Norwegian Cruise Line, one of our trusted partners. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.