CANAL & RIVER CRUISING IN EUROPE - Setur
CANAL & RIVER CRUISING IN EUROPE - Setur
CANAL & RIVER CRUISING IN EUROPE - Setur
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CONtACt yOUR tRAVEL PROFESSIONAL OR CALL AbERCROmbIE & kENt At 800 653 7215<br />
FOR <strong>IN</strong>FORmAtION ON ANy OF thE jOURNEyS <strong>IN</strong> thIS bROChURE.<br />
cruise price for all Vessels (excepT<br />
‘caprice,’ ‘lorraine’ and mV ‘riVer cloud ii’)<br />
includes on-board accommodations; all meals from dinner on<br />
day of embarkation through breakfast on day of disembarkation;<br />
all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board; fully-guided<br />
sightseeing excursions as indicated (including entrance fees); and<br />
transfers (as indicated) to/from the vessel.<br />
cruise price for ‘caprice’ and ‘lorraine’<br />
includes on-board accommodations; all meals from dinner on<br />
day of embarkation through breakfast on day of disembarkation;<br />
and fully-guided sightseeing excursions as indicated (including<br />
entrance fees). Wine is included with lunch and dinner; but bar<br />
drinks are not included. Transfers from/to Paris are not included in<br />
the cruise price.<br />
cruise price for mV ‘riVer cloud ii’<br />
includes on-board accommodations; all meals from dinner on<br />
day of embarkation through breakfast on day of disembarkation.<br />
Soft drinks are included during the cruise; and table wines & beer<br />
are included at meals. Transfers and shore excursions are not<br />
included in the cruise price — contact A&K for details.<br />
rail Transfers (when applicable) are provided using<br />
special group fares and tickets. Any deviations to scheduled group<br />
transfers carry supplemental charges. There is no refund or credit<br />
for unused portions of group rail tickets.<br />
cruise price does noT include gratuities for crew<br />
members (recommended guidelines are provided in A&K’s pre-tour<br />
program documentation); Passenger Travel Protection Plan; any<br />
airfares or airport departure taxes; costs associated with obtaining<br />
passports and entry visas; excess baggage charges; meals other<br />
than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in<br />
pre-tour documentation; sightseeing not included in the itinerary;<br />
personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and<br />
optional activities (such as hot air ballooning, which is subject to<br />
availability and weather conditions).<br />
scheduled deparTures: Hotel sailings listed in this<br />
brochure require a minimum number of passengers or booked<br />
cabins to operate. Please refer to the individual cruise pages for<br />
details.<br />
cruise rouTes: All cruise routes are subject to change<br />
without notice. Some waterways may be subject to occasional<br />
closures due to drought, storms, floods, canal or lock repairs<br />
or other unforeseen circumstances that can make navigation<br />
unsafe or impossible. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence,<br />
the following conditions may apply: (1) if navigation must be<br />
suspended, passengers will continue to be accommodated on the<br />
stationary vessel and regular excursions will continue to be made,<br />
with cruising to be continued as soon as possible; or (2) we reserve<br />
the right to reverse the cruise route, cruise another waterway or<br />
transfer passengers to another vessel of similar standard. The<br />
Captain’s judgment on any action or inaction is considered final.<br />
iTineraries: Accommodations are subject to change at any<br />
time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond<br />
A&K’s control. Every effort will be made to operate itineraries as<br />
planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has<br />
terms & Conditions<br />
For detailed information on the journeys in this booklet, please refer to<br />
the Canal & River Cruising in Europe brochure<br />
or visit abercrombiekent.com.<br />
been issued. A&K also reserves the right to withdraw a program or<br />
any part of it, to make alterations to the itinerary or the program<br />
inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to<br />
tour members any costs caused by delays or events beyond its<br />
control.<br />
special requesTs: Specific requests (such as bedding<br />
requests and special dietary needs) should be advised at time<br />
of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure<br />
a special request; however, it cannot be guaranteed in advance<br />
of travel.<br />
prices and arrangemenTs: Quoted program<br />
prices include planning, handling and operational charges and<br />
are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes. A&K<br />
reserves the right to increase program prices to cover increased<br />
costs, tariffs, taxes and V.A.T. received after prices are published<br />
and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. A&K is<br />
under no obligation to give a breakdown in costs involving any<br />
Canal & River Cruising program. Modification of program content<br />
to accommodate a smaller group size will not affect the published<br />
program price.<br />
early arriVal: A&K recommends that you arrive a day or<br />
two before the start of your planned program to allow time to relax<br />
and refresh after your journey. To help you prepare for the start of<br />
your tour, A&K has negotiated favorable overnight rates at many<br />
hotels; please ask for details at time of booking. Departing early<br />
from the U.S. and Canada during the winter months is strongly<br />
recommended, due to possible flight disruptions and cancellations<br />
caused by inclement weather.<br />
acTiVe elemenTs: Some active elements have been<br />
incorporated into select itineraries. To enjoy the trip as intended,<br />
a minimum level of fitness is required. A&K will require notice if<br />
14 2011 <strong>CANAL</strong> & <strong>RIVER</strong> <strong>CRUIS<strong>IN</strong>G</strong> <strong>IN</strong> <strong>EUROPE</strong> DAtES & PRIC<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
any participant has any physical or other condition or disability<br />
that could create a hazard to him or herself or to other members<br />
of the group. A&K reserves the right to decline acceptance of<br />
anyone whom it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K<br />
also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant’s<br />
own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create<br />
a hazard to him or herself or others, or otherwise impact the<br />
enjoyment of other passengers. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY<br />
qUESTIONS OR NEED ANY CLARIFICATION ABOUT A<br />
SPECIFIC PROgRAM, PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS AT TIME<br />
OF BOOK<strong>IN</strong>g.<br />
a&K’s passenger TraVel proTecTion plan:<br />
Our specially designed travel protection plan, which provides<br />
cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or<br />
damaged luggage, is not included in the program price and is strongly<br />
recommended.<br />
child policy: Please refer to individual cruise pages for the<br />
child policy applicable to each vessel.<br />
passporTs and Visas: Valid passports are required for<br />
all international destinations. Check with your travel agent or A&K<br />
for the latest visa requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport<br />
holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation<br />
applicable for entry. Passports must be valid for six (6) months<br />
after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient<br />
blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. A&K cannot<br />
be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country<br />
due to non-compliance with these requirements. A copy of your<br />
valid passport must be submitted to A&K in order to confirm air<br />
reservations.<br />
deposiTs, paymenTs and cancellaTions<br />
charges: Please refer to pages 12 & 13.