PORT CHARGES ARE INCLUDED in the above prices, however, government fees and taxes estimated at $115.00 per person are additional. Fuel Supplement estimated at $7 per person per day is additional. Rates are per person, cruise only. Other cabin categories are also available. If you are a single and would like to share a cabin, we can assist you with finding a roommate. The rate for the third person in the cabin is $995 for any category chosen.

Other items not covered in the cruise cost are kit fees for each class, plus items of a personal nature such as photographs, laundry, massage, as well as shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, sodas, or tipping. Holland America applies a service charge for tipping to your account on board at the rate of $10 per guest per day. All service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge, so no additional tipping is necessary except for bar drinks and spa services which have “as-you-go” service charges added separately.

DRESS
Being casual and comfortable is a part of life on the ms Westerdam. Weather in Alaska in the summer can vary tremendously so you’ll want to “layer” your clothing. You will need sweaters and a jacket for both cool weather and potential rain. (A sweater may also be desired for comfort in the air conditioned public areas.) The temperature in each cabin is individually controlled for your own comfort. There are two formal nights (black tie not required, but suit and tie for gents) and five nights are “smart casual”. We will have early dining reserved for the group. If you don’t want to participate in the formal nights, you have the option of dining casually on the Lido deck.

TRAVEL TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Air transportation is available through Holland America Line. The airfare is by city and will be quoted at the time of reservation. Those who purchase their air along with their cruise will be provided with transfers from the airport to the cruise ship and back. Air schedules will not be available from the cruise line until June 2009. If you would like to request a specific airline or air itinerary, you may do so for an additional fee. Pre and Post-cruise packages are available at an additional cost from Holland America Line for those who would like to arrive in Seattle a day or two early or would like to stay after the cruise. Ask about these options, and price quotes will be given. AAA Travel can also arrange airline tickets and pre and post stays in Seattle and/or Victoria B.C. if you would rather not purchase these additional arrangements through Holland America Line.

PAYMENTS
A deposit of $500 per person is needed to guarantee your reservation for the cruise ($100 is non-refundable). Final payment will be due no later than April 1, 2009. Payments may be made by check (payable to AAA Washington Travel), or by credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover).

CANCELLATIONS
The cancellation policy is as follows:
Before 76 days prior to the cruise: ~ $100 per person non-refundable
From 75 days to 46 days prior to the cruise: ~ $500 deposit per person non-refundable
From 45 days to 16 days prior to the cruise: ~ 75% of the fare per person non-refundable
There is no refund within 15 days of sailing.

THE PURCHASE OF TRIP CANCELLATION, TRAVEL ACCIDENT, AND BAGGAGE INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. There are many uncertainties and unforeseen circumstances involved in our world. We therefore strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. This provides coverage in the event prepaid payments are forfeited due to your trip having to be canceled because of unforeseeable sickness, injury or death to you, a family member, or a traveling companion. It also provides coverage if there were to be a default on the part of the cruise line. In addition, it will provide coverage for travel accidents, baggage loss or damage, and medical evacuation. This insurance coverage is available at a rate which varies by your age and the cost of your cruise. FOR SPECIFIC RATE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE THE Access America “Trip Assist Plus” flyer which is enclosed with this brochure. The Comprehensive Plan is the only one that applies to cruises. You will be completely covered, waiving all pre-existing conditions, only if the insurance is purchased at the time of deposit. Please complete the section on the registration form regarding insurance. We cannot accept your registration unless this is completed and signed.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Immigration regulations require all guests on Alaska cruises to have a passport that will be valid for at least six months after the date of cruise departure. Non-US citizens must have a valid passport and any necessary visas. Legal names must be correct on all documents. Lack of proper ID will result in denial of embarkation, therefore all passengers are responsible for necessary identification. If you have access to the internet, the following website offers excellent information regarding applying for and renewing passports:
http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html. If you need to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate: http://www.vitalchek.com is a helpful website.

CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Subject to change and availability. AAA Washington/Inland Travel is acting as an agent for suppliers of air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, cruises, etc. AAA Washington/Inland Travel attempts to represent only those suppliers of travel that have shown an acceptable level of stability, dependability and responsiveness to problems and complaints. Nevertheless, AAA Washington/Inland Travel does not control the actions or failure to act of the suppliers it represents. Therefore, AAA Washington/Inland Travel shall not be responsible for any breach of contract, failure to comply with any laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or any intentional or negligent actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or injury to travelers or travelers’ companions or group members, including any losses resulting from any changes in suppliers’ rates, unless marked on your invoice, tickets, or reservation itinerary as “Guaranteed,” or any losses in connection with booking, reservation, connection, or scheduling problems or in connection with the handling or loss of baggage or other personal effects. AAA Travel shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or deficiencies, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside AAA Travel’s control. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of the above risks as well as possible travel industry bankruptcies, climatic disruptions, natural disaster, civil unrest, terrorist activities, and the possibility traveler may be unable to travel as scheduled because of personal emergency or medical problems, etc. Traveler is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against these risks. Information is available through AAA Travel regarding travel insurance. Traveler’s booking of reservations or utilization of tickets after receipt of this information will constitute a consent to the above and an agreement on his/her art to provide copies hereof to his/her travel companions or group members together with an explanation that if they embark, they do so subject to these Conditions and Responsibilities. Restrictions and limitations apply. Agency #178-018-521.