General Information
This cruise is on Holland America Line’s ms
Oosterdam
We’ll
sail out of beautiful downtown Seattle on the wonderful ms Oosterdam,
one of Holland America Line’s new Vista Class ships! More quality touches...more
staterooms with verandahs, more ways to pamper and relax in The Greenhouse
Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious in the Holland fleet. Superb five-course
dining in the elegant Vista Dining Room, or you can plan a special occasion
meal by reservation in the intimate Pinnacle Grill. An added plus for our
trip to Alaska, you can enjoy the two glass elevators that are outside of
the ship with hundred-mile views. Sensational! Plus, over fifty scheduled
shipboard activities...all offered with gracious award-winning service that
sets the ms Oosterdam apart on all seven seas.
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 May
1, 2007. 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 |
| From 75 days to 46 days prior to the cruise: |
$500 per person |
| From 45 to 16 days prior to the cruise: | 75% of the fare per person |
| 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 –VACATION PROTECTION PLAN” flyer which will be enclosed in your
registration packet. 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.
PASSPORT INFORMATION / IMMIGRATION REQUIEMENTS
In 2007 U.S. Immigration regulations will be requiring 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.
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