Terms and Conditions

GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”)

CRUISE PROVISIONS RATES:

The rates shown overleaf in CAD Dollars are per passenger for a six night double occupancy cabin cruise and are subject to change without notice. Meeting points, hotels and time of pick-up may be changed without notice. Cruise includes: accommodation with private bath or shower, all meals, selected regional wines and alcoholic beverages consumed aboard, all sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated, use of the Vessels’ bicycles and other facilities, and round-trip transfers from the specified meeting point. Cruise does not include: Air transportation, airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, superior Chateaux vintage wines, optional activities such as hot air balloon flights or items of a personal nature such as laundry, communication charges or purchases.

INSURANCE

Travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, health and baggage is strongly recommended for all passengers.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT ($CAD)

For individual bookings: a deposit of $1,000 per passenger per week is payable at the time of booking with the Booking Form attached hereto duly completed and signed. The balance is payable 90 days prior to departure. For charter bookings of an entire Vessel: an initial deposit of 25 % of the total fare is payable at the time of booking with the Booking Form attached hereto duly signed. The balance of the charter fare is payable 120 days prior to departure. To qualify for the charter group rate, one person must act as tour leader and be responsible for contracting with and making all payments to the Company, as per the Terms and Conditions, on behalf of all passengers in the charter group.

6. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Cancellations must be made in writing to the Company and are effective only upon receipt by the Company at its address overleaf. All issued tickets must be returned together with notice of cancellation. Please allow 4 weeks from
receipt by the Company of cancellation notice and unused cruise ticket(s) for forwarding of any refund due. The following cancellation fees apply based on the date on which the Company receives written notice of cancellation.

For individual bookings:
a). more than 120 days prior to departure and subsequent to payment of the deposit, an administrative fee of $400 per passenger shall be retained,
b). from 120-91 days prior to departure - the full deposit shall be retained,
c). 90 days prior to departure to day of departure, or in the event of failure to embark - 100% of total fare shall be retained.

For charter bookings:
a). charter deposits are non refundable,

b). More than 180 days prior to departure deposits may be applied toward individual bookings on the same Vessel subject to a $450 surcharge per passenger,

c). 120 days prior to departure to day of departure, or in the event of failure to embark – 100% of total fare shall be retained. No refunds will be given in the event of interruption or cancellation of the cruise by the Passenger after the start of travel, nor for unused portions of any package or cruise, nor for any unused sightseeing tours or meals. The Company will not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of the cruise week.

7. ALTERATIONS BY THE PASSENGER
Any date change by the Passenger subsequent to booking must be in the same year and will incur an amendment charge of $250 per passenger. Reductions in passenger numbers for charters are only accepted up to 120 days prior to departure. No itinerary changes can be accepted less than 90 days prior to departure. Transfers to cruises on another Vessel shall be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and cancellation charges will apply.

LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPANY

GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours is responsible to you in making arrangements for the services offered in this brochure. Airlines, cruise lines, hotels and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not principals, agents, employees or partners of the Company or its affiliates.

The Company reserves the right to:

a) increase cruise prices to cover increases in costs or the effects of exchange rate movements, incurred after the publication of this Price List; b) accept a maximum of two cabins for single occupancy for any single cruise; c) cancel any itinerary in whole or in part; d) make such alteration to any itinerary as it reasonably deems necessary or desirable; e) refuse to accept or retain as a member of a tour any person at any time. In no circumstances will the Passenger be allowed to embark unless the full cruise fare due has been paid. In the event of alteration or cancellation, the Company may, but is not obligated to, substitute or provide another vessel of similar standard. Otherwise, the Company shall refund any fare paid. Waterway routes and vessel alterations and substitutions:

All routes are subject to change without notice. Some waterways may be subject to occasional closures due to drought, storms, floods, canal or lock repairs or other unforeseen circumstances that result in conditions unsafe for navigation. In the unlikely event of such occurrences, the following conditions shall apply:

• if navigation must be suspended, Passengers will continue to be accommodated on the stationary Vessel and the regular excursions will continue  to be made, with cruising to be continued as soon as possible. By way of compensation for any suspension of cruising, additional excursions will be provided by the Vessel’s crew,

• the Company reserve the right to reverse a cruise route, cruise another waterway or transfer Passengers to another vessel of similar standard,

• in any decision related to navigation, the judgement of the Vessel’s Captain on any action or inaction is considered final.

The cruise participant agrees that neither the Company nor its affiliates shall be liable for:

a) vandalism, fire, water, weather conditions, explosion, or any cause whatsoever, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, or for any loss of whatever kind or nature arising out of or in connection with the acts or omissions, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable or any loss of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with the acts or omissions, whether negligent or intended of any third party, regardless of the relationship, if any, between such third party and the Passenger or the Company; and b) any event which is beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to Acts of God, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, riots, floods, government acts, terrorism, criminal activity, Passenger illness or vessel damage; and c) any additional expenses incurred by the Passenger as a result of any delay or failure of and/or by any Operator or contractor of any services connected with the specific booking; and d) any loss sustained by the Passenger as a result of any cancellation, delay, advancement or postponement of any tour by any Operator or any service provider such as steamship company, airline,  railroad, vehicle rental company, hotel or similar or their agent.

No person, other than an authorized representative of the Company, by a document in writing, is authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.

NON-SMOKING POLICY

In accordance with legislation, a strict non-smoking policy applies in the accommodation area of all Vessels. Those passengers who wish to smoke must do so outdoors ie on the deck and sun-deck area

CHILDREN POLICY:

The minimum age of child accepted on board is 12 years except for Charters and special “Family Departures” (please enquire for further details) for which Children under 12 years are welcome. All children under the age of 18 yrs accepted on board the following Vessels qualify for a discount as follows:

a) for cruises on La Belle Epoque, L’Art de Vivre, L’Impressionniste, Anjodi, Renaissance, Nymphea, Scottish Highlander, La Dolce Vita, Magna Carta & Serenite, a discount of $300 per child per week;

b) for cruises on Actief, a discount of $350 per child per week; Minimum age 14 years on cabin bookings.

c) for cruises on Savoir Faire, a discount of $250 per child between the ages of 14 and 16 years old per week for cabin bookings only. There are no age restrictions on charters.

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