Mediterranean Princess® Cruise: Rome, Gibraltar, Santorini, Marseille & Kotor with Five-Star Athens Stay & Roundtrip Flights

Update [Friday 12 April 2024: 10.30am AEST]: Included dining list updated.

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:

• 9 May 2025 (cruise departs 10 May 2025)

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:

• Interior Stateroom: 12sqm, with one queen bed or twin single beds.
• Oceanview Stateroom: 19sqm, with one queen bed or twin single beds and a picture or porthole window.
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom: 21sqm, with one queen bed or twin single beds and a private balcony.
• Mini-Suite: 28sqm, with one queen bed or twin single beds, a separate lounge space and a private balcony.

Pre-and-Post-Cruise Accommodation:

• Athens – Grand Hyatt Athens (King Room) or similar – Five-Star
• Rome – Best Western Plus Hotel Universo (Standard Room) or similar

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. 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.
• Subject to Princess Cruises® terms and conditions, please see here for further information.

Inclusions

• 14-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Sun Princess®
• Roundtrip economy class flights from select Australian cities
• One night of pre-cruise accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Athens (or similar)
• One night of post-cruise accommodation at the Rome Best Western Plus Hotel Universo (or similar)
• All-inclusive dining at select restaurants onboard
• MedallionClass® onboard experience with benefits like expedited boarding, easy stateroom entry, effortless food and drink ordering and delivery and more
• Complimentary onboard entertainment, activities and stage performances
• All port taxes

Exclusions

• 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.
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Transfers to and from cruise ship
• City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

City Taxes

Please note that both pre- and post-cruise stays impose city taxes that must be paid directly to hotels upon check-in. The following rates apply:

• Athens: EUR10 per room, per night
• Rome: EUR7.50 per person (10+), per night

Flights

• All prices are correct as of 5 April 2024.
• Roundtrip economy class airfare is included in your package, departing from Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) or Brisbane (BNE) with Qatar Airways, Emirates or similar. Surcharges to depart from other cities will apply at the following rates:
  • Perth (PER): A$100 per person.
  • Adelaide (ADL): A$250 per person.
• Preferred airline seating is the responsibility of the passenger. For any specific airline seat reservations, contact the airline with the booking number included on your cruise summary email.
• Included international flights may depart prior to your package start date to ensure your arrival in Athens on Day 1. Return flights may arrive at your airport of origin after Day 16. Please plan accordingly.
• Please note that cabin upgrades are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights.
• All flights are non-changeable and nonrefundable.

Baggage Restrictions and Timings

• Passengers are permitted one piece of checked-in baggage with a maximum weight of 30kg.
• Passengers are permitted one carry-on piece with a maximum weight of 7kg.
• Any additional baggage must be purchased at the airport by the customer.
• Timings provided on the itinerary are based on current schedules provided by airlines and can change at any time without notice.

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: Restaurante Principal, The Eatery, International Cafe, The Lido Grill, The Lido Slice, The Lido Tacos, The Lido Greens, Coffee & Cones & O’Malley’s.

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 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.

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.

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