Terms & Conditions

European River Cruise Knit Retreat 2025

Land Arrangements will be priced in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Pricing:

• CATEGORY E FIXED WINDOW - $5,799CAD per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY D FIXED WINDOW - $5,999CAD per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY C FRENCH BALCONY $7,399CAD  per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY BB FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $7,999CAD per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY BA FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $8,499CAD per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY AB FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $8,699CAD per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY AA FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $8,999CAD per person based on double or twin share
• CATEGORY SS SUITE $10,599CAD per person based on double or twin share

SINGLE ROOM - CATEGORY E FIXED WINDOW $7,299CAD SOLD OUT

SINGLE ROOM - CATEGORY D FIXED WINDOW $7,799CAD SOLD OUT

Deposit Required to Secure your Seat:

Initial non-refundable deposit of $1,000CAD per person is due at time of registration.

Final payment of balance will be due by no later than  03 January 2025

This package includes:

• Accommodation during the 7 night Rhine River cruise (Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland)
• Airport/Pier/Airport Scheduled Group Transfers, Port Charges & Pre-Paid Gratuities & Drink Package onboard AMAVVenita (valued at $835CAD)
• A scheduled Amsterdam Airport/Pier transfer on day of embarkation/a scheduled Pier/Zurich Airport transfer on day of disembarkation (all other required transfers are at your own expense)
• All gourmet meals onboard (Early Riser Coffee and Croissants, a Rich Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Coffee with Cake, Cookies & Sandwiches and a Multi-Course Dinner
• Free Flowing Red and White Wie form the local regions, Beer, Soft Drinks, Tea, Ice-Tea,  Coffee including cappuccino, Latte and Espresso throughout the cruise - not just during lunch and dinner
• Complimentary "Sip & Sail" menu cocktail hour offering a selection of beverages on five evenings - one hour before dinner
• Bottled Water, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are provided free of charge in each cabin
• Use of the Heated Swimming Pool on the Sun Deck and use of the indoor fitness equipment free of charge
• Use of Bicycles and helmets onboard free of charge
• Complimentary use of the internet onboard
• Complimentary In-Cabin Movies
• Every AMAWaterways vessel is equipped with an elevator; however, it does not go to the lowest passenger Deck (Stateroom CAT E and D) nor does it go to the Sun Deck
• Special knit related events throughout the cruise
• AMAWaterways ideally shore excursion program during the cruise with English speaking guides.  Use of AMAWaterways' Quiet Vox headsets are also included at no additional cost
• Special non-AMAWaterways shore excursions will be on offer in 2024.  These knit-related shore excursions are not included in the cruise price, and can be booked closer to departure (extra costs will apply should you wish to book these special experiences).  Details will be announced in the Fall of 2024.
• Services of AMAWaterways' professional English Speaking Cruise Director

PLUS these experiences not available on any other River Cruise:

• Meet & Greet with Patty Lyons, Grocery Girls Knit and Cabin Boy Knits
• Knitting Classes/Talks with Patty Lyons
• A Knitter's Circle with Patty Lyons, Grocery Girls Knit and Cabin Boy Knits
• Dyeing Talk with Cabin Boy Knits
• Hosted Excursions with Grocery Girls and Cabin Boy Knits (these special excursions will have a nominal fee with proceeds going to a Canadian charity)
• Surprise evening entertainment throughout the cruise
• LIVE PODCAST with Grocery Girls Knit
• Enter draw to win an onboard private dining experience with Patty Lyons, Grocery Girls Knit and Cabin Boy Knits in the Chef's Table Dining Room (proceeds going to a Canadian charity)
• Bonus yarn experiences as we sail down the Rhine River

This package does not include:

• International Airfare (it is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they arrive in time for embarkation or sailing on Day 2).  South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel assume any responsibility for those travellers who are delayed or miss their cruise due to travel disruptions and/or flight cancellations.  Please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance.
• Airport Transfers and pre or post land arrangements
• All other beverages except of the ones mentioned above
• Use of Telephone in each cabin for ship to shore calls
• Items purchased in the Gift Shop
• Items of a personal nature
• Optional shore excursions that might be offered in addition to AMAWaterways' daily included shore excursion program
• Visa/Passport related fees (if applicable)
• Any fees related to possible COVID-19 testing/hospitalisation
• Any unforeseen increase in local/government taxes or Fuel Surcharges

NOTE:  A 2 Night Pre-Cruise Package you won't want to miss will be announced in the Fall of 2024.  Space will be strictly limited.  Advance notice of sale date will be provided.

Cancellation Policy for this Retreat:

• Cancellations made by 02 January 2025 or earlier - loss of non-refundable deposit ($1000CAD per person for twin share room.$2000CAD for single share room
• Cancellations made on 03 January 2025 or later - 100% non-refundable

NOTE:  All cancellations must be received in writing.  Cancellations received on Saturdays, Sundays, on Public Holidays or outside our normal business hours (9am - 5pm Eastern time (Canada)) will be considered received on next business day and actioned on next business day.

Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption & Out of Country Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage:

South Pacific Journeys requires that all participants be adequately covered for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption and Emergency Out of Country Medical.  Please note we do not accept travel insurance offered by credit card companies as sufficient coverage for this trip.  South Pacific Journeys offers Manulife Travel Insurance.  Manulife's Cancel for Any Reason coverage will only be included in their Premium Protection Plan IF policy is purchased within 72 hours of booking tour seat on this retreat.  Some restrictions apply.  South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel assume any responsibility for those travellers who are delayed or miss their cruise due to travel disruptions and/or flight cancellations.  Please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance.

Airport Transfers and pre or post land arrangements

Passports:

Canadian citizens require a valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond expected return date.  Canadian citizens do not currently require a visa to enter the European Union. If you are citizen of another country other than Canada, please ensure you meet all entry requirements for the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.   South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel, Direct Travel or any of their agents assume any responsbility for participants not presenting the required documentation to enter the European Union.  Refunds will not be granted to anyone who arrives in the Netherlands without the required documentation.

Travel Agent's Responsibility:

South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel Solutions, Direct Travel and/or their agents, act as agents for the clients in matters pertaining to travel.  They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part in the performance of its duty to the passenger; neither will it be responsible for any act, error or omission, or any injury, loss accident, delay or irregularity engaged in conveying the passenger; or for any hotel proprietor, or hotel service, or for any other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued.  In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for alterations to be made to itinerary, we reserve the right to make changes.  Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne. by the passengers.  The Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on sole contract between the Airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger.  The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline or accept or retain any passengers as members of the tour.  South Pacific Journeys or agent can assume no responsibility for lost tickets or coupons.  South Pacific Journeys shall not be liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment of any nature or kind whatsoever, resulting from events beyond our or a supplier's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other labour disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or act of restraints imposed by government authorities (such as lockdowns due to pandemics).  In the event the foreign currency exchange rate increases by more than 7%, South Pacific Journeys reserves the right to pass on this increased cost to each participant.  This is in accordance with current TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) regulations.

South Pacific Journeys is an Affiliate of Vision Travel a Direct Travel Company. We are registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario - Registration # 50023507.

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