Eastern Mediterranean Holland America Cruise: Rome, Dubrovnik, Malta, Rhodes & Sicily with Athens Stays & A$1,000 Flight Credit

IMPORTANT: Purchasing this deal does not complete your booking. 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 drink packages, specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments etc.

This Cruise package is valid for the following departure dates:

• 24 August 2024 (cruise departs 25 August 2024)

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 Athens, Greece on time for your cruise.

Flight Credit

• Flights must be booked via cruises@luxuryescapes.com. Credit can be used on any major airline including but not limited to Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia. Please note, you may be required to fly with two different airlines depending on departure/arrival city.
• The credit cannot be used to book flights online via www.luxuryescapes.com
• Credit is valid for flights to the same destination as the cruise and cannot be used for any other destinations.
• The credit is only redeemable for flights booked with Luxury Escapes. For any flights booked externally, the credit will be forfeited.
• Guests are responsible for paying any additional fare and tax differences of selected airfares. If the selected airfares are priced lower than the included credit, the remaining credit will be forfeited.

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. Cancellations outside of the 48-hour ‘Change of Mind’ period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.

Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following cabin types:

• Inside Stateroom: 14sqm, with twin single beds or a queen bed
• Obstructed Ocean View Stateroom: 16sqm, with twin single beds or a queen bed and a window with obstructed views
• Ocean View Stateroom: 16sqm, with twin single beds or a queen bed and a window with ocean views
• Verandah Stateroom: 19sqm, with twin single beds or a queen bed and a private balcony
• Signature Suite: 35sqm, with twin single beds or a queen bed, a lounge area and a private balcony

Pre- and Post-Cruise Accommodation:

• Athens – Grand Hyatt Athens (Standard Room) or similar – Five-Star

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

• 14 night cruise onboard Holland America Line’s Oosterdam
• A$1,000 Luxury Escapes flight credit per person
• One night each of pre- and post-cruise accommodation at Grand Hyatt Athens (or similar) with breakfast
• All onboard meals at select restaurants onboard
• One specialty dining lunch at Pinnacle Grill for two
• Welcome bottle of prosecco in stateroom
• Access to entertainment and fitness venues onboard
• All taxes and applicable port fees

Exclusions

• Roundtrip flights
• Airport transfers
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Specialty dining
• Shore excursions
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Gratuities are NOT included and will be added to your final bill
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
• Transfers to and from cruise ship
• City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

Flight Credit

• Flights must be booked via cruises@luxuryescapes.com. Credit can be used on any major airline. Please note, you may be required to fly with two different airlines depending on departure/arrival city.
• The credit cannot be used to book flights online via www.luxuryescapes.com
• Credit is valid for flights to the same destination as the cruise and cannot be used for any other destinations.
• The credit is only redeemable for flights booked with Luxury Escapes. For any flights booked externally, the credit will be forfeited.
• Guests are responsible for paying any additional fare and tax differences of selected airfares. If the selected airfares are priced lower than the included credit, the remaining credit will be forfeited.

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 maitre d’ once onboard.
• Included dining is available at the following restaurants: The Dining Room, Lido Market, Explorations Cafe and Dive-In.

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

International:

• 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.

Timings

• Timing provided on the itinerary is based on current schedules provided by Holland America Line and can change at any time without notice.

Currency Onboard and Tipping

• The currency onboard is US$.
• Crew appreciation and service charges: For your convenience, Crew Appreciation will automatically be added to your onboard account. The daily rate is US$17 per passenger for staterooms and US$19 per passenger for suites (subject to change). An 18% service charge is automatically applied to all drink purchases, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, all for-purchase a la carte menu items, and all spa and salon services. Local sales taxes are applied where required.

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 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.

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

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