General Information
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.
COSTS/PAYMENT INFORMATION
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 February 20, 2008. 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 per person non-refundable |
| From 45 to 16 days prior to the cruise: |
50% 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.
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 Alaska Wearable Art Seminar at Sea
2008. It includes your ship accommodation for the 7 day cruise, ocean transportation,
all meals, services, activities and entertainment on board, as well as
all quilting classes, group activities and parties!
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Other cabin categories are also available. 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. Single rates are 150% for category
K to D and 190% for verandahs and suites. The rate for the third person in
the cabin is $995 for any category chosen. Port charges, government
fees and taxes approximately $380.95 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 Oosterdam. 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), three nights are informal and two 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
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 April 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 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.
Disclaimer
*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.
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