Italy Intensive Azamara Cruise with Five-Star Venice & Rome Stays & Carnevale Mask Making

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:

• 10 April 2025 (cruise departs 11 April 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, Italy 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.

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:

• Club Interior Stateroom: 14sqm, with queen bed that can split into twin beds
• Club Oceanview Stateroom: 13sqm, with queen bed that can split into twin beds with picture window
• Club Verandah Stateroom: 16sqm, with queen bed that can split into twin beds with private balcony

Pre-/Post-Cruise Accommodation:

• Rome – InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, an IHG Hotel (Classic Room) – Five-star
• Venice – Hilton Molino Stucky Venice (King Hilton Guest Room) – 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

• 12-night Italy intensive cruise aboard Azamara Quest
• One night of pre-cruise accommodation at InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, an IHG Hotel (or similar), with breakfast
• Two nights of post-cruise accommodation at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice (or similar)
• Immersive mask-making experience in Venice, unveiling the art and tradition of Carnevale
• Daily gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner experiences onboard your cruise, with complimentary in-room dining
• Drinks package including select spirits, international beer and wine, bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffee and tea throughout your cruise
• Complimentary AzAmazing Evening℠ event
• Access to entertainment and fitness venues onboard
• Onboard concierge services and self-service laundry
• Onboard gratuities
• Shuttle service to and from port communities, subject to availability

Venice Mask-Making Experience

• Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Venetian Carnevale preparation with this unique artistic experience. Led by a skilled Venetian master artisan, this unforgettable activity takes you on a journey through the traditional art of mask-making and its rich history.
• Meeting point: Campiello San Zulian 596. (Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before experience start time.)
• End point: Saint Mark’s Square
• Inclusions: Souvenir mask, guidance of multilingual mask artisan
• This experience is not fully accessible for people with walking disabilities.
• EThe xperience does not operate in case of exceptional high tide.
• Please remember to bring a valid photo ID with you.

Exclusions

• Return flights
• Return airport transfers
• 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
• City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

Rome City Tax: Please note a EUR10 city tax per person (10+), per night applies, payable directly to the hotel.

Venice City Tax: Please note a EUR5 city tax per person (17+) and EUR2.50 per child (10–16), per night applies, payable directly to the hotel.

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: Discoveries Restaurant, Windows Cafe, Mosaic Café, The Patio and Swirl & Top.

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.
• Coaches to the city centre are included in select ports, at the discretion of the cruise line.

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 6 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.

Timings

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

Currency Onboard and Tipping

• The currency onboard is US$
• Service charges (gratuities) for onboard personnel are included in your package, except at The Sanctum Spa.

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.

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.

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