General Information
We’ll sail out of historic Rotterdam, Netherlands on
the wonderful ms Rotterdam! As is befitting a flagship, the ms
Rotterdam is graced with the best of the best! You’ll discover
it in soaring spaces such as the grand atrium, her magnificent art and antiques
collection, and the attention of her superb staff. The ship features
an elegant, two-tiered dining room, the intimate reservations only Pinnacle
Grill, two outdoor swimming pools, The Greenhouse Spa and and more. Holland
America offers over fifty scheduled shipboard activities and many choices
of shore excursions in each exotic port. This is the cruise you have
been waiting for!
COSTS/PAYMENT INFORMATI\ON
The deposit is $600 per person. Final payment will be due no
later than April 26, 2008. Payments may be made by check (payable to AAA
Washington Travel), or by major credit card.
CANCELLATIONS
The cancellation policy is as follows:
| Before 76 days prior to the cruise: |
$100 per person non-refundable |
| From 75 days to 57 days prior to the cruise: |
Entire deposit per person non-refundable |
| From 56 to 29 days prior to the cruise: |
50% of the fare per person non-refundable |
| From 28 to 16 days prior to the cruise: |
75% of the fare per person non-refundable |
| There is no refund within
15 days of sailing |
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. 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.
CABIN
Your cabin will be modern and cheery whether you choose a more economical
inside cabin or a room with a view. You can even have your own private
balcony if you choose, or a penthouse suite. Each cabin has two lower beds (which can
be arranged into a Queen or King bed), a TV, safe and bathroom with a shower
and/or tub. Cabins which are designed for the physically challenged are also
available.
COSTS
Your cruise price is a special rate for our Baltics Quilt Celebration 2008
cruise. It includes your ship accommodation for the 12 day cruise,
ocean transportation, all meals, services, activities and entertainment on
board, as well as all quilting classes, group activities and parties!
Other cabin categories are also available, including the penthouse
suite (call for pricing). Rates are per person, cruise only. 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 $1400
for any category chosen.
Port charges, government fees and taxes estimated at $492.41 per
person are
additional. 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.
Immigration Requirements
A passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your return
date is required for travel. 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.
What to Wear
Being casual and comfortable is a part of life on the ms Rotterdam. Weather
through Scandinavia and Russia on the Baltic Sea can be cool and varied 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 three formal nights (black tie not required, but suit and tie for gents),
and other nights are informal or casual nights. 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 .
Air Travel
TRAVEL TO
ROTTERDAM AND FROM COPENHAGEN
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 2008. 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 Rotterdam a day or two early or
stay in Copenhagen after the cruise. We will also offer custom hotel
packages and touring both before and after the cruise; those details will be
mailed to you at a later date. We can also arrange airline tickets and
other personalized travel .
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(ADA), or any intentional or negligent actions or omissions on the part of
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to travelers or travelers’ companions or group members, including any
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any losses in connection with booking, reservation, connection, or scheduling
problems or in connection with the handling or loss of baggage or other personal
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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
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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.
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