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Extensively refurbished from top to bottom, Norwegian Gem offers the ultimate Freestyle Cruising experience with a wide variety of choices for restaurants, bars and entertainment. Dine in Moderno, an authentic Brazilian restaurant. Join the party at the liveliest nightspots on the ship, Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club, which features a stylish bar area and swanky lounge. Revive, refresh and recharge in the Mandara Spa® and Body Waves Fitness Centre. Or take Lady Luck for a spin in The Dawn Club Casino. Let Norwegian Gem whisk you away.
VIEW ITINERARYDay 1 Monday 6 September, 2021
Depart Australia
Today we board our flights to Montreal. As we
cross the International Date Line, we will arrive
the same day that we depart. Upon arrival in
Montreal, we will be met by our private coach
and transferred to the hotel.
Meals included: In-flight
Day 2 Tuesday 7 September, 2021
Montreal, Canada
Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old
Montreal. Founded in 1642 by French
colonists, by the 1860s it was the economic
heart of Canada. Today it is the second
biggest city in Canada, only to Toronto, and
the largest French-speaking city in Canada.
We see bustling Place Jacques Cartier and
the Basilique Notre Dame, situated in Place
D’Armes. We see the Old Seminary built by
Sulpician missionaries in 1685, the oldest
building in Montreal. The afternoon will be free
for you to explore Montreal.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 Wednesday 8 September, 2021
Quebec City, Canada
This morning we travel to the historic city
of Quebec. Founded in 1608 the Old Town
of Quebec is the only walled city in North
America and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At over 400 years-old the city is known for its
cobblestone streets and squares and historic
buildings. We will enjoy a walking tour through
the charming streets of Québec’s Old Town,
best explored on foot, to discover nearly four
centuries of history in what is essentially a
living museum. See Place-Royale where typical
stone buildings surrounding the historic
square that constitutes the heart of the Lower
Town. It is home to North America’s oldest
Catholic Church – Notre-Dame-des-Victoires.
The lower town has streets lined with shops
and art galleries, which reflect the streets 18th
century heritage. We see the Royal Battery,
which has been reconstructed and replicas of
18th-century canons are on display. We travel
to the upper town, which was the hub of the
city’s economic activity until the mid-19th
century. We transfer to our hotel for check in
late afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 Thursday 9 September, 2021
Quebec City, Canada
A free day for you to explore Quebec City. You
may like to take the scenic train of Train de
Charlevoix. The train offers a unique 125km rail
journey between mountains and sea, across a
legendary region of natural beauty.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Friday 10 September, 2021
Embarkation
The morning will be free for shopping and
sightseeing. In the early afternoon we will be
transferred to the Norwegian Gem.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Saturday 11 September, 2021
Day at sea
A day at sea to enjoy the fabulous facilities of
the ship.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 Sunday 12 September, 2021
Charlottetown, Canada
This afternoon we dock in Charlottetown, the
gracious capital of Prince Edward Island, with
street’s lined with colourful planters. Prince
Edward Island is the location for the novel
Anne of Green Gables and the home of the
author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Today you
may like to visit Anne of Green Gables Museum
at Silverbush. This is the spacious house, where
the author was married in 1911.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 Monday 13 September, 2021
Sydney, Canada
Today we arrive in the Colonial Town of Old
Sydney, founded by Loyalists fleeing the
American Revolution. Sydney embraces its
history at every turn, from the historical Cossit
House and Jost houses, which were built in
the 1780s, to St. Patrick’s Church, the oldest
Catholic Church in Cape Breton and the
final resting place of some of Sydney’s early
colonists. You may choose to stay in town or
take a ship excursion and explore the Cabot
Trail, where you’ll view some of the most
dramatic and pristine scenery in North America
including spruce covered mountains, tranquil
rivers and ocean beaches.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 Tuesday 14 September, 2021
Halifax, Canada
This morning we arrive in Halifax, the
world’s second-largest natural harbour. This
beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia’s
capital and was founded in 1749. Take a tour
and visit the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s
Cove, home to one of the most spectacular
lighthouses in Canada. Peggy’s Cove is famed
for its picturesque and typically East-Coast
profile, with houses perched along a narrow
inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the
Atlantic. Or stay in town and explore some of
the historic sites and landmarks such as the
Spring Garden Road area, the Province House,
Old Town Clock, St Paul’s Church, City Hall and
the Halifax cemetery, where some of those
who perished on the Titanic are buried.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 Wednesday 15 September, 2021
Portland, Maine
This morning we arrive in the lively city of
Portland. You may like to take an excursion
to explore the rugged coastline and historic
landmarks. Travel along Old Port and see the
old brick warehouses, which have been reborn
by artisans, pub owners, and fashionistas. Pass
old Victorian mansions and enjoy stunning
panoramic views of Casco Bay as you follow
the coast to Fort Williams, where you’ll see
the oldest working lighthouse in Maine. Or
you may like to explore the charming coastal
village of Kennebunkport, and view the
stunning Federal and Victorian-style homes
built by wealthy sea captains and merchants
in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 Thursday 16 September, 2021
Bar Harbor, USA
This morning we arrive in Bar Harbor, Maine. A
beautiful natural area where many celebrities
have holiday houses. Explore some of the
beautiful natural scenery in the area. You may
choose to take a scenic tour along the Park
Loop Road through Acadia National Park,
designated one of America’s most scenic
byways and admire the spectacular coastal
scenery, with stops for photographs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 Friday 17 September, 2021
Boston, USA
This morning we arrive in Boston, known as
the cradle of American Independence and
is now New England’s centre for finance and
technology. The home of Harvard University,
the area is among the most varied and
interesting in America. After breakfast we
disembark and we will enjoy a tour of the
city with a local guide and see Paul Revere’s
House and Kings Chapel, home to the largest
and sweetest-sounding bell. We will also visit
Faneuil Hall, and the Old Statehouse, which
was the seat of Colonial Government from
1713. Our tour concludes at the hotel midafternoon
for check in.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 13 Saturday 18 September, 2021
Boston, USA
A free day for you to explore Boston. You may
like to wander along the Freedom Trail which
winds around the city center, connecting 16
historically significant sites, from the country’s
oldest public park to a Revolutionary War
battle site.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 14 Sunday 19 September, 2021
New York City, USA
Today we depart Boston and travel south
to the Big Apple, New York City by train!
Upon arrival we will enjoy sightseeing tour
of exciting New York City. We will see the
many famous landmarks such as the Statue
of Liberty, Times Square, the Empire State
Building, the 9/11 memorial and the United
Nations Building. We will also enjoy a short
walk around Central Park, the ‘lungs of the city’.
The rest of the afternoon is free for sightseeing
and shopping. A walk up 5th Avenue is an
unforgettable experience as is walking around
Soho, Tribeca and Brooklyn.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 15 Monday 20 September, 2021
New York City, USA
Today will be free to explore the city that never
sleeps! You may wish to take in spectacular
views of New York from the top of the
Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock
Observation Deck, at Rockefeller Plaza. Later in
the day you may like to see a Broadway show.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 16 Tuesday 21 September, 2021
New York City, USA
The morning is free for last minute shopping
and sightseeing. In the afternoon we will be
transferred to the airport for our return flights
to Australia.
Meals: Breakfast & In-flight
Day 17 Wednesday 22 September, 2021
In flight
Meals included: In-flight
Day 18 Thursday 23 September, 2021
Arrive in Australia
You will arrive back in Australia. The tour
concludes.
| Cabin | Cabin Category | Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | 1B | $5,999 | $$8,149 |
| Oceanview | 0B | $6,199 | $2,960 |
| Balcony | BA | $6,999 | $3,900 |
| Included port and handling charges | $545 | $854 | |
| Included air taxes | $150 | $150 | |
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), (ABN
64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Norwegian Gem is operated by Norwegian
Cruise Lines and the Best of Canada and USA fly/cruise arrangements are subject
to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Norwegian
Cruise Lines brochure. All passengers must complete an online cruise personalizer
at www.ncl.com and sign an online Cruise Offers Value Holidays booking form.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on airfare, shipping, general transport,
accommodation costs and foreign exchange rates at 1 April 2020. 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.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
All Cruise Offers Value Holidays are heavily discounted and
available for a limited time only. For this reason we require a deposit of $1500 at the
time of booking. This payment is non-refundable. The deposit should be sent with
a completed Cruise Offers 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 confirmation advice will contain all details.
The passenger must also complete the online Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
personaliser at www.ncl.com. Final payments are due to be paid to Cruise Offers
120 days prior to the commencement of the Norwegian Gem fly/cruise. A 1.5%
administration fee will be added all credit card payments. Any changes made to a
booking after purchase may incur fees.
AIRLINES USED:
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, American Airlines,
Air Canada, Delta Airlines, plus any code-share partners (subject to availability).
ACCOMODATION:
Accommodation has been booked at the following hotels
(subject to change).
Montreal – Wyndham Travelodge (3 stars)
Quebec City – Hotel Quartier (3 stars)
Boston – Holiday Inn Bunker Hill (3 stars)
New York – Holiday Inn Express Chelsea (3 stars)
EXTENDING:
You can stay longer in the Canada or USA if you wish to extend your
holiday. Please contact Cruise Offers on 1800 630 343 for more information.
CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing.
* Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 120 days | Loss of Deposit |
| 120 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
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.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS AND CONDITIONS:
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 120 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 ORGANISATION:
Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to change
advertised entrances if necessary, for the smooth operation of the tour.
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. A visa waiver is
required for Canada and the USA. If not an Australian passport holder check with
Cruise Offers for visa requirements.
BAGGAGE:
All passengers qualify for the 30kg 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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd,
ATAS A10538) is the tour organiser. Cruise Offers, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/
or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these fly/cruises, shall
act only as agents 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 fly/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, 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/cruises 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 with the laws of the State of Victoria,
Australia. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Norwegian
Gem fly/cruise passage contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines, detailed on the
Norwegian Cruise Lines website. If you do not have a copy of the Norwegian Cruise
Lines terms and conditions please contact Cruise Offers and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Cruise Offers (a division of
Travelrite International) 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 booking form and sending it with a deposit of $1,500 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) 8803 6868
Email: valueholiday@cruiseoffers.com.au
ABOUT CRUISE OFFERS:
Cruise Offers Value Holidays (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established family-owned business that’s been operating in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for more than 35 years. Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), is fully Accredited with ATAS (A10538) and IATA. As such they directly
represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic
and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
“Exactly as promised, as per the itinerary. Local guides were excellent.”
“Very good tour. I would recommend it. Good value for money”
