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Wake up onboard Serenade of the Seas®, a dreamlike ship that’s sleek and sunlit, with panoramic vistas and wide-open spaces at every turn. Acres of glass enclose a nine-story central atrium, while glass elevators and floor-to ceiling windows ensure incredible views throughout your day. Bask at the tranquil Solarium pool, recharge at VitalitySM Spa, or reach new heights on our signature rock-climbing wall. When the sun goes down, the night heats up with Broadwaystyle shows, Casino Royale®, plus 16 bars and lounges that never feature a cover.
VIEW ITINERARYDay 1 Depart Australia, Arrive Vancouver
Our adventure starts today as we depart
Australia, arriving in Vancouver on the same
day as we cross the International Date Line.
Upon arrival into Vancouver, we will be met by
our private coach and transferred to our hotel
for check in.
Meals included: In-flight
Day 2 Vancouver, Canada
This morning we will enjoy a sightseeing
tour of Vancouver with a local guide. We
drive through the 1,000 acre Stanley Park,
then step out for a look at the exceptional
collection of totem poles at Lions Gate Bridge.
We visit historic Gastown, site of Vancouver’s
original settlement, Chinatown and more. The
afternoon is free.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 Vernon, Canada
Today we depart Vancouver and begin our
journey to the Canadian Rockies to Vernon.
On the way we will visit Lake Okanagan
where monster watchers claimed sightings of
Ogopogo, a Canadian folklore lake monster.
We will enjoy a free afternoon in Vernon which
is beautifully located between three lakes and
has mountain views in every direction.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 Banff, Canada
This morning we travel through the
spectacular Rockies to the resort town of Banff,
nestled in the heart of Banff National Park
in the Rocky Mountains. On the way, we will
see the legendary Spiral Tunnel and magical
Emerald Lake. Upon arrival at the hotel enjoy
the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Banff, Canada
A day for individual exploration in the beautiful
town of Banff. You may like to ride the
Banff Gondola over the shoulder of Sulphur
Mountain and enjoy incredible views of the
Canadian Rockies.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Jasper, Canada
This morning we travel to the world famous
Lake Louise in Banff National Park and enjoy
the views over this breath-taking lake. We
will then travel on the Icefields Parkway,
through the Eastern Main Ranges, the highest,
most rugged, and most scenic part of the
Rockies. Considered the most beautiful drive
in the world, the jawdropping scenery is
punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers,
waterfalls cascading from rock sprees, and
turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys. Views
of Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Summit, Mistaya
Canyon are sure to please all who journey to
this amazing part of the world. We arrive into
Jasper late afternoon for check in.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Jasper, Canada
A day for individual exploration in the
beautiful town of Jasper. You may like to ride
the Jasper Aerial Train for stunning views of
the Canadian Rockies, take a boat tour on
Maligne Lake to see Spirit Lake or visit the
Athabasca Glacier.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 Kamloops, Canada
This morning we depart Jasper and travel to
Kamloops. On the way, we will stop at the
world-famous Mount Robson, the highest
point in the Rockies. Upon arrival at the hotel
enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 Embarkation Vancouver
Today we board the Serenade of the Seas in
Vancouver. Be up on deck as the ship slips
her moorings at 5:00pm for the start of our
fabulous cruise to Alaska. From the awe
inspiring blue ice of a massive glacial field
to the expansive grandeur of its wildlife and
nature, Alaska is a land of natural wonders.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 Inside Passage
This morning we cruise the spectacular Inside
Passage. We sail past many beautiful islands
and part of Tongass National narrow-guage
railroads.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 Sitka, Alaska
Sitka is an island community boldly living
between the mountains and sea, where the
arts flourish and an ancient native culture
still thrives. You may like to explore Sitka
National Historical Park to trace the town’s early
beginnings and native heritage. See indigenous
artefacts and walk the mile-long Totem Trail.
You may also like to watch the antics of the
brown bears at Fortress of the Bear.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 Juneau, Alaska
This morning we arrive in Juneau, the capital
of Alaska. Juneau was founded in 1880 by
prospectors going to the gold rushes. You may
like to see the beautiful Mendenhall Glacier,
one of 38 glaciers flowing from the massive
1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 Skagway, Alaska
We sail onto Skagway, which was the
disembarkation point for Stampeders
travelling over the Chilkoot Pass to the
Klondike gold rush of 1897-98. Few one-time
boomtowns retain the flavour of the gold
rush days like Skagway. This ‘Gateway to the
Klondike’ is preserved as a National Historic
Park and features one of the oldest narrowgauge
railroads.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 Tracy Arm Fjords and Glacier
This morning you may like to visit the dramatic
Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm.
Framed by mountains on either side, the
glaciers are often bathed in a light mist that
amplifies the blue hue of the ice.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 At sea
A free day while the Serenade of the Seas
cruises Alaska. There will be time to enjoy
the wonderful facilities of the ship, perhaps
have a spa or beauty treatment, attend an
informative lecture, or a dance class.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16 Vancouver – Depart
This morning we arrive back in Vancouver
and after disembarking the ship we travel
to the airport for your flight home after a
spectacular trip-of-a-lifetime.
Meals included: Breakfast & In-flight
Day 17 In flight
While in flight we cross the International
Date Line.
Day 18 Arrive in Australia
You will arrive back in Australia.
The tour concludes.
| Cabin | Cabin Category | Deck | Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside with Virtual Balcony | 4V | 3,7,8,9,10 | $5,499 | $8,384 |
| Oceanview | 4N | 3,4 | $5,899 | $9,054 |
| Balcony | 4D | 7,8,10 | $6,799 | $10,640 |
| Included port & handling charges | $627 | $977 | ||
| Included air taxes as at 30/4/19 | $190 | $190 | ||
| Included ship gratuities | $142 | $142 | ||
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:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd) ATAS
A10538 (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator. Serenade of the Seas is
operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines the Rocky Mountains, Canada and Alaska
fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general
information detailed in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines brochure.
TOUR ORGANISATION: Cruise Offers reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
TOUR COSTS: The tour costs are based on airfare, shipping, general transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rates at 30 April 2019. Cruise Offers reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
deposit of $1500 per passenger is required at the
time of booking. Full payment will be required 90 days before departure of the
tour from Australia. A 1.5% administration fee will be charged for payment by
credit card.
AIR TAXES:
From Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne as listed in the itinerary. Please
contact us for air taxes from different cities. Air taxes are valid as at 30 April 2019.
If they change due to government and airline charges and currency variations,
Cruise Offers reserves the right to charge additional amounts.
ACCOMMODATION:
Vancouver – Atrium Inn – 3.5 stars
Vernon – Prestige Hotel – 3 stars
Banff – Aspen Lodge – 3 stars
Jasper – Jasper Inn – 3 stars
Kamloops – Delta Hotel – 3.5 stars
EXTENDING:
You can stay longer in Canada or USA, please contact Cruise Offers on 1800 630 343 for more information.
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
Cancellations within 90 days of departure will result in
the loss of all monies paid. Cancellation outside 90 days from departure will result
in a cancellation fee of $1500 per person.*Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds
in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not
utilized after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport with at least six
months validity from your return date. An ESTA visa waiver will be required for the
USA and a eTA visa waiver will be required for Canada.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is required 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:
All passengers qualify for 23kg free baggage allowance.
GROUP AIRLINE SEATING:
Please note; you will be booked as part of a group booking
with the airline, this means we are unable to confirm any seating requests. Pre
purchasing of flights and payment of airline seat booking fees allows allocation of
specific seats. Additional costs will apply.
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 90 days from
the date of departure, Cruise Offers 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.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd). is the
tour organiser. Cruise Offers acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements
for hotels, transportation, 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 tour, 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,
re-routing 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 tour and/or the passengers. The right is
reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be
found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper
carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws
of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be taken in the State
of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Royal
Caribbean Serenade of the Seas cruise passage contract with Royal Caribbean,
detailed on their website https://www.royalcaribbean.com/. If you do not have a
copy of this form please contact Cruise Offers and we will send one to you.=
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
YYou engage Cruise Offers to book this
tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Cruise Offers acts as your agent
for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of
accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Cruise
Offers may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as
your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good
or service which Cruise Offers reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to
maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport
or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly
for any reason. You appoint Cruise Offers your attorney for this purpose. You agree
to pay Cruise Offers any cost thereof and you indemnify Cruise Offers in respect of
any cost it incurs in this regard. Cruise Offers advises you to obtain travel insurance
generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may
become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a book-ing form and sending it with a deposit of $1500 per person to:
CRUISE OFFERS
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343 (option 1)
Telephone: (03) 9836 2522
Fax: (03) 9836 8068
Email: valueholidays@cruiseoffers.com.au
www.cruiseoffers.com.au
ABOUT CRUISE OFFERS:
Cruise Offers (a division of
Travelrite International Pty Ltd) 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 has two fully
ATAS (no. A10538) and IATA accredited offices at
Balwyn and Heathmont. As such they directly
represent the major airlines of the world and all
major domestic and international hotel, tour and
transport operators. Cruise Offers is a full member of
Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.
“Exactly as promised, as per the itinerary. Local guides were excellent.”
“Very good tour. I would recommend it. Good value for money”
