Philippines & Taiwan All-Inclusive Silversea Cruise with Hong Kong Stays, US$600 Onboard Credit & Return Flights

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:

19 January 2025 (cruise departs 21 January 2025)

Booking Process

• Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct suite 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.

Suite Sizes and Bedding Configuration

This cruise includes the following suite types:

• Vista Suite: 27sqm, with a queen bed and picture window
• Classic Veranda Suite: 32sqm, with a convertible queen bed, private veranda and lower forward-ship location
• Superior Veranda Suite: 32sqm, with a convertible queen bed, private veranda and middle mid- to forward-ship location
• Deluxe Veranda Suite: 32sqm, with a convertible queen bed, private veranda and preferred upper mid-ship location

Pre-/Post-Cruise Accommodation:

• Hong Kong – InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, an IHG Hotel (Classic Double Room) or similar – Five-star

IMPORTANT:

• Some suites may have obstructed views and/or porthole window.
• Maximum room capacity is one adult for solo travellers, two adults for twin-share suites.
• Wheelchair accessible staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.
• Included shore excursions will be bookable on a first-come-first-served basis. Shore excursions may require minimum participation levels to operate, therefore it is adviseed to sign up as early as possible. The dealine for booking shore excursions is two days prior to your cruise departure date.

Inclusions:

• 11-night cruise onboard Silversea’s Silver Whisper
• Return economy class flights from select Australian cities to Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
• Two nights of pre- and one night of post-cruise accommodation at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, an IHG Hotel, with breakfast
• US$600 shipboard credit per suite
• All-inclusive onboard dining across La Terrazza, The Grill and The Restaurant
• Unlimited onboard drinks, including select champagne, wine, beer and premium spirits
• Complimentary minibar, restocked daily
• Butler service
• 24-hour in-suite dining and room service
• Entertainment onboard the ship
• One shore excursion per port, per day
• Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
• Return private airport transfers in Hong Kong
• Unlimited Wi-Fi
• Port charges, taxes and onboard gratuities

Exclusions

• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary/inclusions
• Specialty dining
• Premium wine and spirit selections and cigars
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Onboard purchases (including photos, spa and beauty treatments, full laundry and dry-cleaning services, and items and services of a similar nature)
• Some optional experiences/excursions
• Return cruise port transfers
• City taxes or resort fees may apply and are payable directly to the hotel on arrival

Flights

• Values and prices are accurate as of 4 July 2024.
• Return economy class airfares from Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD) or Brisbane (BNE) are included, flying with Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qantas or similar.
  • Flight departures from Adelaide (ADL) or Perth (PER) are available for a surcharge of A$345 per person.
  • A checked baggage allowance of 23kg and carry-on allowance of 7kg applies. Any additional baggage must be purchased 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 upgrades are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Business class packages, if available, may be selected at check-out.
• Flight Change of Date: The change of date fee is A$200 per person, plus any applicable additional airfare and taxes. After airline tickets have been issued the package can only be changed by paying A$350 per person, plus any applicable airfares and taxes.
  • Flights are nonrefundable, however a credit can be obtained for future use with the same airline. Credit must be used within 12 months of the original ticket date. The new dates must be on the same airline and of equal or higher value. If a higher value, a fare and tax difference will be payable and a A$50 Luxury Escapes service fee will apply when using your airline credit.

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: The Grill, La Terrazza and The Restaurant.

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 suite, 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 must notify Silversea of any children between the ages of 6–12 months who will be sailing onboard the ship. A signed and notarised waiver will be required.
• 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 Silversea Cruises 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 Safe Plan:

Silversea (as part of Royal Caribbean Group) is thoughtfully designing their comprehensive program to protect everyone’s health while continuing to deliver a memorable cruise experience. The Healthy Sail Program recommended 74 detailed steps to safeguard the health of guests, crew and communities. The five areas of focus include measures to prevent Covid-19 from entering the ship through testing, screening and exposure reduction; reduce transmission via air management strategies and sanitation practices; implement detailed plans for addressing any positive infection onboard, including contingencies for onboard treatment and evacuation, closely control shore excursions and enhance protection for crew members.

Deposits

The deposit amount is 40% and the final payment date is due 140 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 Silversea Cruises, one of our trusted partners. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.