Dubai to Singapore: Virgin Voyages Adults-Only Cruise with All-Inclusive Dining & Pre-Cruise Sofitel Stay with Club Access

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:

• 31 October 2024 (cruise departs 3 November 2024)

IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. International flights are included in select packages only and must be purchased separately, if not purchasing a flight package. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Dubai 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:

• The Insider: 9sqm, with a king or twin single beds.
• The Sea View: 12sqm, with a king or twin single beds and a porthole window.
• Limited View Sea Terrace: 17sqm, with a king or twin single beds and a private balcony with obstructed views.

Pre-Cruise Accommodation:

• Dubai – Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk (Deluxe Room) – Five Star
• Please note:
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
  • Dining and Spa Credit: The included credit must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Spa treatments must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance. Dining credit is valid for Brasserie Boulud and Taiko Dubai.
  • Tourism Tax of AED20 per night is included in your package.
  • Guests may enjoy breakfast at Club Millésime or La Varanda, located on the second floor, from 6.30 to 10.30am.
  • Nightly ‘L’Apero Chic’ cocktails and canapes will be served between 6pm and 8pm at Club Millésime. Reservations are required.
  • A complimentary daily shuttle service is available between the hotel, Dubai Mall and Lamer Beach. Bookings are required.
  • Club access entitles the pressing of two garments per room, per package.

Post-Cruise Accommodation:

• Singapore – PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay (Urban Deluxe 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 or four people for quad-share cabins.

Wheelchair accessible cabins are not available. They are on application only prior to purchase. Surcharges may apply.

If for any reason we are unable to book your pre- and/or post-cruise stay at the hotels advertised, we will provide alternative accommodation of similar quality, however package inclusions cannot be carried over and may differ between properties.

Please contact the Luxury Escapes sales team on sales@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

Standard Inclusions

• Your cruise includes:
  • 16-night cruise onboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady
  • Three-night post-cruise stay at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
  • All-inclusive dining across 20+ onboard eateries
  • Free-flow drip coffee, soft drinks, still and sparkling water, juice and tea
  • Unlimited group fitness classes and entertainment
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • All port taxes, plus onboard service charges and gratuities
• Your pre-cruise stay includes:
  • Three nights at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, with complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Club Room
  • Daily la carte breakfast at Club Millésime or La Veranda
  • Club Millésime access, including afternoon tea, L’Apero Chic evening cocktails, canapes and two garments pressed per stay
  • AED100 dining credit to use at Brasserie Boulud or Taiko Dubai
  • AED100 credit per package to Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane
  • Early 10am check-in and late 4pm checkout, subject to availability
• The Limited View Sea Terrace Upgrade Inclusions
  • US$500 drinks credit per cabin

Exclusions

• Roundtrip flights
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Specialty dining
• Shore excursions
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Transfers to/from the cruise ship

Drinks Credit

• Please note that the included drinks credit is ONLY available upon booking a Limited View Sea Terrace cabin and is limited to US$500 per cabin (US$250 per package).
• Credit may only be used toward purchase of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while onboard Resilient Lady and is non-refundable, non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

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 all onboard restaurants.

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.

Age Restrictions

• Children are not permitted. Guests under the age of 18 cannot be accommodated on this cruise.

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.

Flights:

• Roundtrip economy-class airfares are included in Flight Upgrade packages ONLY, departing from Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD) or Perth (PER) with Emirates, Qantas or similar.
• Flights will arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and depart Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
• A surcharge of A$200 per person will apply for Brisbane (BNE) departures.
• A surcharge of A$500 per person will apply for Adelaide (ADL) departures.
• Surcharges to depart from other cities will apply.
• Each passenger is permitted a checked baggage allowance of 30kg and carry-on lugggage up to 7kg. Any additional baggage must be purchsed at the airport by the customer.
• 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.
• Please note that cabin upgrades are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights.
• Flights are non-changeable and nonrefundable.

Timings

• Timing provided on the itinerary is based on current schedules provided by the applicable airlines 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.

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