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 tour without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Volendam is operated by Holland America Cruises and Volendam cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Holland America Cruises brochure for Volendam 2011. All passengers must complete and sign a Holland America Cruises 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. The client must confirm the booking by paying a cruise deposit equal to 10 percent of the cruise fare within seven days of the booking being confirmed. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must also complete and return a Holland America Cruises reservation form to Travelrite International. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the Volendam cruise. A 1% administration fee will be added to payments by Visa or Mastercard and 3% for payment by AMEX or Diners.
Cancellation Charges:
| Days prior to Departure |
Cancellation Fee |
| Over 75 days |
Loss of deposit |
| 75 -61 days |
50% of full fare |
| 60 days or less |
100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice |
100 % of full fare |
Refunds:
The 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 tour has commenced.
Travel Documents:
All passengers will require a valid passport. If not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International regarding 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 events such as illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage:
Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the cruise.
Minimum Tour Numbers:
The 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 75 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves 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.
Musical Performances:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the bands playing due to unforeseen events.
Responsibilities:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (Licence No 30858) is the tour organiser. Neither Nationwide News Pty Limited nor any of its it subsidiaries, nor any of its newspapers have any involvement in the tour, and have no liability of any kind to any person in relation to the tour. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these cruises, 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 cruises, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, rerouting or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this cruises and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any cruise and/or make such changes in the cruise as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the 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 Volendam cruise passage contract with Holland America Cruises, detailed on the back of the Holland America Cruises 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
298 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn Victoria 3135.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 033 436,
Telephone (03) 9729 8722,
Fax (03) 9729 8722,
Email balwyn@travelrite.com.au
Website 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 20 years and operating in Victoria for more than 29 years. It is a Platinum P&O Inner Circle member and the largest marketer of P&O Line cruises in the Asia- Pacific region. 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. |
