
General information and booking conditions
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in
the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness
that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005
817 078) is the tour organiser. The Jewel of the Seas is operated
by Royal Caribbean and the fly/cruise arrangements are subject
to the terms and conditions and general information detailed
in the Royal Caribbean Cruises 2012 brochure. All passengers
must complete and sign a Royal Caribbean and Travelrite
International booking form.
Deposit and Payment:
A deposit of $500 per passenger
should be sent with a completed Travelrite International
booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon
as the booking is confirmed (usually within 24 hours) a cruise
confirmation advice will be posted to the client together with
a full Royal Caribbean Cruises 2012 brochure. This brochure
provides a detailed description of all cabin categories. The client
must confirm the booking by paying a fly/cruise deposit equal to
25 percent of the fly/cruise fare within seven days of the booking
being confirmed. The confirmation advice will contain all
details. The passenger must also complete and return the Royal
Caribbean Cruise reservation form to Travelrite International.
Cancellation Charges:
Number of days before sailing.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | $500 |
| 90 - 61 days | 25% of full fare |
| 60 - 46 days | 50% of full fare |
| 45 - 31 days | 75% of full fare |
| 30 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
Refunds:
This cruise is based on arrangements which do not
allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation,
meals or other services not utilised after the respective tour has
commenced.
Travel Documents:
All passengers will require a valid
passport. If you are not an Australian passport holder check with
Travelrite International for visa requirements.
Travel Insurance:
Adequate travel insurance is highly
recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of
unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which
could result from such events such as illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage:
Passengers qualify for a 20 kg free baggage allowance
on flights to join or return from the cruise.
Minimum Tour Numbers:
The fly/cruise arrangements have
been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers
travelling. In the event that less than the required number of
passengers have confirmed their booking 92 days from the
date of departure, Travelrite International reserve the right to
cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer
arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
Responsibilities:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (Licence
No 30858) is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd,
its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant
to or in connection with this fly/cruise shall act only as an agent
in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including
transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not
assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss,
accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence
or a default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company or person
rendering any services included in the fly/cruise, acts of terrorism,
acts of God, acts of Government or any other authorities.
Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay
due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down,
quarantine, government restraints, weather or other causes beyond
their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense,
omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority.
Baggage is at owners risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage
contract between the carriers concerned when issued, shall
constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers
of this fly/cruise and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruise as may be found desirable or necessary
for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of
the fly/cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance of
the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Attention is also directed
to the terms and conditions of the fly/cruise passage contract with
Royal Caribbean, detailed on the back of the reservation form. If
you do not have a copy of this form please contact us and we will
send one to you.
How to Book:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking
form and sending it with a deposit of $500 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
182 Canterbury Road
Heathmont, Victoria 3135
Phone: (03) 9729 8722
Fax: (03) 9729 0682
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll free: 1800 033 436
Email: heathmont@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au/booking.shtml
About Travelrite International:
Travelrite International Pty
Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well established travel company
which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 25 years
and operating in Victoria for more than 30 years. It is a Princess
Diamond member. It has two fully licensed (No. 30858) offices at
Balwyn and Heathmont which are also accredited with IATA. As such
they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major
domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian
Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.