IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GUESTS
YOUR CRUISE/CRUISETOUR TICKET CONTRACT CONTAINS IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS ON THE RIGHTS OF PASSENGERS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CAREFULLY
READ ALL TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT.
YOU ARE ESPECIALLY DIRECTED TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND SECTIONS 3, AND 10 THROUGH 12, AS THEY CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT LIMITATIONS ON YOUR RIGHTS TO ASSERT CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, ILLNESS OR DEATH, AND BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, AGAINST CARRIER, THE VESSEL, RELATED ENTITIES AND THEIR OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TIME LIMITS AND FORUM FOR CLAIMS AND SUITS, APPLICABLE LAW, ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL, CLASS ACTIONS AND IN REM PROCEEDINGS. PASSENGER IS FURTHER DIRECTED TO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO SECTION 4 AND THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.ROYALCARIBBEAN.COM WHICH CONTAIN IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO COVID-19.
YOUR CRUISE/CRUISETOUR TICKET CONTRACT CONTAINS IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS ON THE RIGHTS OF PASSENGERS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CAREFULLY
READ ALL TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT.
YOU ARE ESPECIALLY DIRECTED TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND SECTIONS 3, AND 10 THROUGH 12, AS THEY CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT LIMITATIONS ON YOUR RIGHTS TO ASSERT CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, ILLNESS OR DEATH, AND BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, AGAINST CARRIER, THE VESSEL, RELATED ENTITIES AND THEIR OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TIME LIMITS AND FORUM FOR CLAIMS AND SUITS, APPLICABLE LAW, ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL, CLASS ACTIONS AND IN REM PROCEEDINGS. PASSENGER IS FURTHER DIRECTED TO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO SECTION 4 AND THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.ROYALCARIBBEAN.COM WHICH CONTAIN IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO COVID-19.
1. INTRODUCTION:
This Cruise/CruiseTour Ticket Contract (the “Ticket Contract”) describes the terms and conditions that will apply to the relationship between the Passenger (as defined in Section 2.g below) and the Carrier (as defined in Section 2.b below) for the Vessel with respect to the Cruise or CruiseTour covered by this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement supersedes any other written or oral representations or agreements relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Cruise or the CruiseTour but excluding the terms of the Cruise Lines International Association (“CLIA”) Passenger Bill of Rights that the Vessel’s Operator has adopted as a requirement of being a member of CLIA. In the event of a direct conflict between a provision of this Ticket Contract and a provision of the CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights in effect at the time of booking (the “CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights”), the CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights controls. In addition, Carrier’s policies and procedures relating to COVID -19 (“COVID-19 Policies and Procedures”) are described generally in Section 4 and elsewhere herein. Carrier reserves the right to change or modify these policies as required by governmental agencies and health authorities in the U.S. and the destinations visited. Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures will be updated as needed and are available at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. In the event of any conflict between the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures described herein and those described at www.RoyalCaribbean.com, the website policies and procedures shall prevail.
Purchase or use of this Ticket Contract, whether or not signed by the Passenger, shall constitute the agreement by Passenger, on behalf of himself and all other persons traveling under this Ticket Contract (including any accompanying minors or other persons for whom the Ticket Contract was purchased), to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Ticket Contract. This Ticket Contract cannot be modified except in a writing signed by a corporate officer of Operator. In addition, Guest acknowledges the availability of and Guest agrees to abide by the terms and conditions, including but not limited to certain payment terms such as minimum deposit requirements and payment due dates, which appear in the applicable Carrier brochure or online at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. In the event of any conflict between such other brochure or website materials and this Ticket Contract, the terms of this Ticket Contract shall prevail.
This Cruise/CruiseTour Ticket Contract (the “Ticket Contract”) describes the terms and conditions that will apply to the relationship between the Passenger (as defined in Section 2.g below) and the Carrier (as defined in Section 2.b below) for the Vessel with respect to the Cruise or CruiseTour covered by this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement supersedes any other written or oral representations or agreements relating to the subject matter of this Agreement or the Cruise or the CruiseTour but excluding the terms of the Cruise Lines International Association (“CLIA”) Passenger Bill of Rights that the Vessel’s Operator has adopted as a requirement of being a member of CLIA. In the event of a direct conflict between a provision of this Ticket Contract and a provision of the CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights in effect at the time of booking (the “CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights”), the CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights controls. In addition, Carrier’s policies and procedures relating to COVID -19 (“COVID-19 Policies and Procedures”) are described generally in Section 4 and elsewhere herein. Carrier reserves the right to change or modify these policies as required by governmental agencies and health authorities in the U.S. and the destinations visited. Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures will be updated as needed and are available at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. In the event of any conflict between the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures described herein and those described at www.RoyalCaribbean.com, the website policies and procedures shall prevail.
Purchase or use of this Ticket Contract, whether or not signed by the Passenger, shall constitute the agreement by Passenger, on behalf of himself and all other persons traveling under this Ticket Contract (including any accompanying minors or other persons for whom the Ticket Contract was purchased), to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Ticket Contract. This Ticket Contract cannot be modified except in a writing signed by a corporate officer of Operator. In addition, Guest acknowledges the availability of and Guest agrees to abide by the terms and conditions, including but not limited to certain payment terms such as minimum deposit requirements and payment due dates, which appear in the applicable Carrier brochure or online at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. In the event of any conflict between such other brochure or website materials and this Ticket Contract, the terms of this Ticket Contract shall prevail.
2. DEFINITIONS:
a. “Agreement” or “Contract” means the terms and conditions set forth in this Ticket Contract together with the Cruise or CruiseTour Fare due for Your Cruise or CruiseTour. Together, the items described in the preceding sentence shall constitute an agreement between Passenger and Operator for the Cruise or CruiseTour.
b.“Carrier” shall include: (i) the Vessel, or any substituted ship; its launches or crafts (ii) the Vessel’s Operator, owner, manager and charterer; and (iii) with respect to the Land Tour portion of any CruiseTour, the operator of that Land Tour (“LTO”). The exclusions and limitations of liability of Carrier set forth in the provisions of this Ticket Contract, as well as all rights, defenses and immunities set forth herein, shall also apply to and be for the benefit of certain designated third party beneficiaries which include the parent, subsidiary, affiliate, and successor companies and assigns of all the entities identified in this Section; the officers, directors, employees, agents, crew and pilots of all the entities identified in this Section, and any agents, independent contractors, and all concessionaires, physicians and medical personnel, retail shop personnel, health and beauty staff, fitness staff, shore excursion providers, tour operators, shipbuilders, manufacturers and designers of the Vessel or Transport, and/or installers of all component parts, launches, appurtenances, craft or facilities, whether provided at sea or on shore, belonging to the Vessel or any substituted ship or Transport, or owned or operated by its owners, operators, managers, agents, charterers, contractors, concessionaires or others; as well as owners and operators of all shoreside properties at which the Vessel or any substituted ship or the Transport may call.
c. “Cruise” means the specific cruise covered by this Ticket Contract, as the same may be modified and shall include those periods during which the Guest is embarking or disembarking the Vessel and those periods when the Guest is on land while the Vessel is in port.
d. “Cruise Fare” or “CruiseTour Fare” includes the amount due for the Cruise or CruiseTour, whether such amounts are owing and/or have been paid by the Passenger, but does not include amounts due for other products or services such as air transportation, photographs, gratuities, telephone calls, or medical services which can be purchased separately, nor does it include government or quasi-governmental taxes and fees, whether assessed on a per passenger, per vessel, per berth or per ton basis, nor any fuel surcharges, security surcharges or similar assessments made by airlines, trains, buses, hotels or other third parties which are subject to change and are due and payable by Passenger upon request. For CruiseTours that include air travel, airfare is included in the CruiseTour Fare.
e. “CruiseTour” shall mean the combined vacation package officially published and offered by Carrier, which includes the applicable cruise and associated Land Tour.
f. “Operator” means the entity identified in Section 20 below.
g. “Passenger” or “Guest” or “Your” means all persons traveling under this Ticket Contract and persons in their care, together with their respective heirs and
representatives. “Passenger” shall include the plural and the use of the masculine shall include the feminine.
h. “Land Tour” shall mean the land tour component of a CruiseTour to be provided either prior to the initial embarkation on the cruise or after the final debarkation from the cruise.
i. “Transport” means the railcars, buses and other modes of transportation or accommodation provided by a LTO in connection with a Land Tour.
j. “Vessel” means the ship owned or chartered or operated by Operator on which Passenger may be traveling or against which Passenger may assert a claim, as well as any substituted ship used in the performance of this Ticket Contract.
a. “Agreement” or “Contract” means the terms and conditions set forth in this Ticket Contract together with the Cruise or CruiseTour Fare due for Your Cruise or CruiseTour. Together, the items described in the preceding sentence shall constitute an agreement between Passenger and Operator for the Cruise or CruiseTour.
b.“Carrier” shall include: (i) the Vessel, or any substituted ship; its launches or crafts (ii) the Vessel’s Operator, owner, manager and charterer; and (iii) with respect to the Land Tour portion of any CruiseTour, the operator of that Land Tour (“LTO”). The exclusions and limitations of liability of Carrier set forth in the provisions of this Ticket Contract, as well as all rights, defenses and immunities set forth herein, shall also apply to and be for the benefit of certain designated third party beneficiaries which include the parent, subsidiary, affiliate, and successor companies and assigns of all the entities identified in this Section; the officers, directors, employees, agents, crew and pilots of all the entities identified in this Section, and any agents, independent contractors, and all concessionaires, physicians and medical personnel, retail shop personnel, health and beauty staff, fitness staff, shore excursion providers, tour operators, shipbuilders, manufacturers and designers of the Vessel or Transport, and/or installers of all component parts, launches, appurtenances, craft or facilities, whether provided at sea or on shore, belonging to the Vessel or any substituted ship or Transport, or owned or operated by its owners, operators, managers, agents, charterers, contractors, concessionaires or others; as well as owners and operators of all shoreside properties at which the Vessel or any substituted ship or the Transport may call.
c. “Cruise” means the specific cruise covered by this Ticket Contract, as the same may be modified and shall include those periods during which the Guest is embarking or disembarking the Vessel and those periods when the Guest is on land while the Vessel is in port.
d. “Cruise Fare” or “CruiseTour Fare” includes the amount due for the Cruise or CruiseTour, whether such amounts are owing and/or have been paid by the Passenger, but does not include amounts due for other products or services such as air transportation, photographs, gratuities, telephone calls, or medical services which can be purchased separately, nor does it include government or quasi-governmental taxes and fees, whether assessed on a per passenger, per vessel, per berth or per ton basis, nor any fuel surcharges, security surcharges or similar assessments made by airlines, trains, buses, hotels or other third parties which are subject to change and are due and payable by Passenger upon request. For CruiseTours that include air travel, airfare is included in the CruiseTour Fare.
e. “CruiseTour” shall mean the combined vacation package officially published and offered by Carrier, which includes the applicable cruise and associated Land Tour.
f. “Operator” means the entity identified in Section 20 below.
g. “Passenger” or “Guest” or “Your” means all persons traveling under this Ticket Contract and persons in their care, together with their respective heirs and
representatives. “Passenger” shall include the plural and the use of the masculine shall include the feminine.
h. “Land Tour” shall mean the land tour component of a CruiseTour to be provided either prior to the initial embarkation on the cruise or after the final debarkation from the cruise.
i. “Transport” means the railcars, buses and other modes of transportation or accommodation provided by a LTO in connection with a Land Tour.
j. “Vessel” means the ship owned or chartered or operated by Operator on which Passenger may be traveling or against which Passenger may assert a claim, as well as any substituted ship used in the performance of this Ticket Contract.
3. BAGGAGE, PROPERTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
a. Baggage Limits and Prohibited Items. Each adult Passenger is permitted to carry onboard the Vessel or check-in only the wearing apparel and personal effects reasonably necessary for the cruise, including suitcases, trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers containing clothing, toiletries and similar items. In no event shall any Passenger bring on board the Vessel or check-in, or in connection with the Land Tour, any illegal controlled substances (including medical marijuana), fireworks, live animals (except under the terms of Section 13.e below), weapons, firearms, explosives or other hazardous materials, or any other items prohibited by applicable law or Carrier policy. Marijuana possession and/or use, including medical marijuana, and possession or use of any illegal drugs, is strictly prohibited in many jurisdictions visited and on the Vessel at all times, as well as in terminals, during shore excursions or any other part of the cruise, regardless of any local, state, or other laws which might permit use or possession of marijuana. Passengers who violate the laws of any jurisdiction are subject to being reported to law enforcement or customs authorities, arrest and prosecution. Passengers who bring on board dangerous items, marijuana in any form, or any illegal drugs or controlled substances are also subject to immediate disembarkation or denial of boarding. Passengers shall have no claim for refund, loss, damage, inconvenience, or compensation whatsoever under any of these circumstances. Passenger shall be responsible to notify Carrier in advance of the Cruise if there is any question as to the permissibility of taking any item or substance onboard the Vessel. Carrier reserves the right to refuse to permit any Passenger to take on board the Vessel or on any mode of Transport any item Carrier deems inappropriate.
b. Liability for Loss of or Damage to Baggage. Unless negligent, Carrier is neither responsible nor liable for any loss of or damage to Passenger’s property, whether contained in luggage or otherwise. Liability for loss of or damage to Passenger’s property in connection with any air or ground transportation shall be the sole responsibility of the provider of the service and in accordance with applicable limitations.
c. Limitation of Liability for Lost or Damaged Property. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or this Agreement, Carrier’s liability for loss or damage to property during the Land Tour portion of a CruiseTour is limited to $300.00 per Passenger. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or this Agreement, Carrier’s liability for loss or damage to property for the cruise (or for the cruise only portion of a CruiseTour) shall be limited to $300.00 per Passenger, unless Passenger declares the true value of such property in writing to the Carrier at the address specified in Section 11.a below and pays Carrier within 10 days of final payment for the cruise, a fee of five
percent (5%) of the amount that such value exceeds $300.00. In such event, Carrier’s liability shall be limited to its true declared value, but not exceeding $5,000.
a. Baggage Limits and Prohibited Items. Each adult Passenger is permitted to carry onboard the Vessel or check-in only the wearing apparel and personal effects reasonably necessary for the cruise, including suitcases, trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers containing clothing, toiletries and similar items. In no event shall any Passenger bring on board the Vessel or check-in, or in connection with the Land Tour, any illegal controlled substances (including medical marijuana), fireworks, live animals (except under the terms of Section 13.e below), weapons, firearms, explosives or other hazardous materials, or any other items prohibited by applicable law or Carrier policy. Marijuana possession and/or use, including medical marijuana, and possession or use of any illegal drugs, is strictly prohibited in many jurisdictions visited and on the Vessel at all times, as well as in terminals, during shore excursions or any other part of the cruise, regardless of any local, state, or other laws which might permit use or possession of marijuana. Passengers who violate the laws of any jurisdiction are subject to being reported to law enforcement or customs authorities, arrest and prosecution. Passengers who bring on board dangerous items, marijuana in any form, or any illegal drugs or controlled substances are also subject to immediate disembarkation or denial of boarding. Passengers shall have no claim for refund, loss, damage, inconvenience, or compensation whatsoever under any of these circumstances. Passenger shall be responsible to notify Carrier in advance of the Cruise if there is any question as to the permissibility of taking any item or substance onboard the Vessel. Carrier reserves the right to refuse to permit any Passenger to take on board the Vessel or on any mode of Transport any item Carrier deems inappropriate.
b. Liability for Loss of or Damage to Baggage. Unless negligent, Carrier is neither responsible nor liable for any loss of or damage to Passenger’s property, whether contained in luggage or otherwise. Liability for loss of or damage to Passenger’s property in connection with any air or ground transportation shall be the sole responsibility of the provider of the service and in accordance with applicable limitations.
c. Limitation of Liability for Lost or Damaged Property. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or this Agreement, Carrier’s liability for loss or damage to property during the Land Tour portion of a CruiseTour is limited to $300.00 per Passenger. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or this Agreement, Carrier’s liability for loss or damage to property for the cruise (or for the cruise only portion of a CruiseTour) shall be limited to $300.00 per Passenger, unless Passenger declares the true value of such property in writing to the Carrier at the address specified in Section 11.a below and pays Carrier within 10 days of final payment for the cruise, a fee of five
percent (5%) of the amount that such value exceeds $300.00. In such event, Carrier’s liability shall be limited to its true declared value, but not exceeding $5,000.
d. Limited Carriage. Carrier does not undertake to carry as baggage any tools of trade, household goods (including but not limited to appliances and furniture) fragile or valuable items, precious metals, jewelry, documents, negotiable instruments or other valuables, including but not limited to those specified in Title 46 of the United States Code, Appendix Section 181. Each Passenger warrants that no such item will be presented to Carrier within any receptacle or container as baggage, and hereby releases Carrier from any liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to such items when presented to Carrier in breach of this warranty. In no event shall Carrier be liable for normal wear or tear of luggage or property, or loss of or damage to jewelry, cash, negotiable paper, photographic/electronic, medical or recreational equipment, dental hardware, eyewear, medications or other valuables unless they are deposited with Carrier on the Vessel for safekeeping against receipt (LTOs do not accept valuables for deposit). Carrier’s liability, if any, for loss of or damage to valuables so deposited shall not exceed the amounts indicated in Section 3.c above.
4. PUBLIC HEALTH, COVID-19 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, KNOWING ACCEPTANCE OF THE RISKS
a. Recommended Consultation with Personal Physician. Passengers are encouraged to discuss the advisability of travel with their personal physicians and to review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) website for updated information. The CDC has identified elderly persons and persons with certain chronic medical conditions as being at increased risk of life-threatening complications from being infected with COVID-19. PASSENGER ACKNOWLEDGES, UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS THAT WHILE ABOARD THE VESSEL, IN TERMINALS AND BOARDING AREAS, OR DURING ACTIVITIES ASHORE AND/ OR WHILE TRAVELING TO OR FROM THE VESSEL, THE PASSENGER OR OTHER PASSENGERS MAY BE EXPOSED TO COMMUNICABLE ILLNESSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COVID-19, INFLUENZA, COLDS AND NOROVIRUS. PASSENGER FURTHER UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS THAT THE RISK OF EXPOSURES TO THESE COMMUNICABLE ILLNESSES AND OTHERS IS INHERENT IN MOST ACTIVITIES WHERE PEOPLE INTERACT OR SHARE COMMON FACILITIES, IS BEYOND CARRIER’S CONTROL, AND CANNOT BE ELIMINATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. PASSENGER KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTS THESE RISKS AS PART OF THIS TICKET CONTRACT, INCLUDING THE RISK OF SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH ARISING FROM SUCH EXPOSURES, AND/OR ALL RELATED DAMAGES, LOSS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER.
b. Agreement to Abide by Current COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures are subject to guidance and directives of established health authorities in the U.S. and other destinations where the Vessel visits, including the CDC and other international, national and local health agencies when the Vessel is within those agencies’ jurisdiction. Passenger acknowledges that these directives may change from time to time and that Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures may therefore change. Passenger expressly agrees to comply not only with the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures as they are described herein, but also as they are set forth on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com, at all times including pre-embarkation, while onboard, during port calls and shore excursions and/or final disembarkation. In case of any conflict between the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures described herein or on Carrier’s website, the website governs. Passenger’s agreement to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures constitutes an integral part of this Ticket Contract.
c. COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Passenger understands that Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures may or will include (but are not be limited to): (1) providing an accurate, truthful and complete health questionnaire in a form and containing any and all health or travel-related questions as required by Carrier in its sole discretion, for each Passenger prior to boarding; (2) pre-embarkation and/or periodic testing and temperature checks of each Passenger; (3) modified capacity rules for activities (including but not limited to restaurants, gyms, and entertainment events onboard and for shore excursions) which may limit or eliminate the ability of Passenger to participate in particular activities; (4) mandatory use by each Passenger (except where medically contraindicated) of face coverings in most locations outside of the Passenger’s cabin while onboard, during embarkation, disembarkation and shore excursions; (5) mandatory social distancing of Passengers at any/all times while on board and during embarkation, disembarkation, and shore excursions; (6) additional restrictions during shore excursions depending on local conditions, including but not limited to denial of disembarkation at destinations unless participating in only Carrier-approved shore excursions; (7) mandatory hand-sanitizing by Passenger upon entry or exit of any public areas; (8) confinement of Passengers to cabins, quarantine or emergency disembarkation of Passenger if, in Carrier’s sole discretion, such steps are necessary to prevent or slow the spread of COVID-19; (9) the required completion by Passenger in a timely manner of any written authorizations or consent forms required for Carrier to carry out its COVID-19 Policies and Procedures (including but not limited to medical information, medical privacy, or personal data privacy consent forms); (10) vaccination of Passengers with documentary proof satisfactory to Carrier, according to the criteria set forth in Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures in effect at the time of sailing; and (11) other policies and procedures deemed by Carrier in its sole discretion to be necessary to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19. Passenger acknowledges that: (i) Carrier’s Privacy Policy for Health Protection Measures (“Health Privacy Policy”) is an integral part of Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures; (ii) the Health Privacy Policy has been made available to Passenger; and (iii) Passenger agrees to the terms of the Health Privacy Policy.
d. Mandatory Compliance with COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein or in Carrier’s Refund Policy, any noncompliance by Passenger or members of Passenger’s travelling party with Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures or this Ticket Contract shall be grounds for refusal to board, refusal to re-board after going ashore, quarantine onboard the Vessel, disembarkation, reporting to governmental or health authorities, or other steps deemed necessary in Carrier’s sole discretion under the circumstances to protect the health and well-being of others. Under these circumstances, Passenger shall not be entitled to a refund or compensation of any kind. Passenger will be responsible for all related costs and fines, including without limitation travel expenses and for proper travel documentation for any port, or for departure from or arrival to Passenger’s country of residence. Under no circumstances shall Carrier be liable for any damages or expenses whatsoever incurred by any Passenger as a result of such denial of boarding, refusal to re-board, quarantine, disembarkation, or other steps taken by Carrier.
e. Passenger Testing Positive for COVID-19 Pre-Cruise. Passenger agrees that if at any time within 14 days prior to embarkation, Passenger tests positive for COVID-19, exhibits signs or symptoms of COVID-19, has had close contact with a person confirmed or suspected as having COVID-19, or Carrier otherwise determines in its sole discretion that Passenger is unfit to board because of any communicable illness, Carrier will deny boarding to such Passenger. Under these circumstances, unless Carrier determines that Passenger has failed to comply with Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures or this Ticket Contract, any Passenger denied boarding because of a known or suspected infection with COVID-19 will be entitled to either a refund or a future cruise credit equal in value to the Cruise Fare Passenger paid to Carrier, as provided in Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy. Carrier, in its sole discretion, may require Passenger to provide verification satisfactory to Carrier of Passenger’s positive test result if the test was administered by a provider other than those retained by Carrier. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Under no circumstances shall Carrier have any other liability for any compensation or other damages whatsoever, including but not limited to compensation for lodging or travel.
f. Passenger Testing Positive for COVID-19 During Cruise. Passenger understands and agrees that if, after boarding, and even if Passenger has fully complied with all COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, Passenger tests positive for COVID-19 or exhibits signs or symptoms of COVID-19, Carrier may disembark, refuse re-boarding after a shore excursion, or quarantine Passenger as well as members of Passenger’s travelling party, or take other steps which Carrier determines, in its sole discretion, are necessary under the circumstances to protect the health and well-being of others. Under these circumstances, any such Passenger with a known or suspected case of infection with COVID-19 who is disembarked, refused re-boarding, or quarantined shall be entitled to either a prorated refund, or a future cruise credit for the unused portion of the Cruise Fare, as provided in Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Each such Passenger is responsible for all other related costs and fines, including without limitation travel expenses. Under no circumstances shall Carrier be liable to any such Passenger for any costs, damages or expenses whatsoever incurred by any Passenger. If Carrier received payment via credit card and a refund is owed, the refund will be made to that credit card. If Carrier received payment from your travel agent and a refund is owed, the refund will be provided back to that travel agent.
a. Recommended Consultation with Personal Physician. Passengers are encouraged to discuss the advisability of travel with their personal physicians and to review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) website for updated information. The CDC has identified elderly persons and persons with certain chronic medical conditions as being at increased risk of life-threatening complications from being infected with COVID-19. PASSENGER ACKNOWLEDGES, UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS THAT WHILE ABOARD THE VESSEL, IN TERMINALS AND BOARDING AREAS, OR DURING ACTIVITIES ASHORE AND/ OR WHILE TRAVELING TO OR FROM THE VESSEL, THE PASSENGER OR OTHER PASSENGERS MAY BE EXPOSED TO COMMUNICABLE ILLNESSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COVID-19, INFLUENZA, COLDS AND NOROVIRUS. PASSENGER FURTHER UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS THAT THE RISK OF EXPOSURES TO THESE COMMUNICABLE ILLNESSES AND OTHERS IS INHERENT IN MOST ACTIVITIES WHERE PEOPLE INTERACT OR SHARE COMMON FACILITIES, IS BEYOND CARRIER’S CONTROL, AND CANNOT BE ELIMINATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. PASSENGER KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTS THESE RISKS AS PART OF THIS TICKET CONTRACT, INCLUDING THE RISK OF SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH ARISING FROM SUCH EXPOSURES, AND/OR ALL RELATED DAMAGES, LOSS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER.
b. Agreement to Abide by Current COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures are subject to guidance and directives of established health authorities in the U.S. and other destinations where the Vessel visits, including the CDC and other international, national and local health agencies when the Vessel is within those agencies’ jurisdiction. Passenger acknowledges that these directives may change from time to time and that Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures may therefore change. Passenger expressly agrees to comply not only with the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures as they are described herein, but also as they are set forth on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com, at all times including pre-embarkation, while onboard, during port calls and shore excursions and/or final disembarkation. In case of any conflict between the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures described herein or on Carrier’s website, the website governs. Passenger’s agreement to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures constitutes an integral part of this Ticket Contract.
c. COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Passenger understands that Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures may or will include (but are not be limited to): (1) providing an accurate, truthful and complete health questionnaire in a form and containing any and all health or travel-related questions as required by Carrier in its sole discretion, for each Passenger prior to boarding; (2) pre-embarkation and/or periodic testing and temperature checks of each Passenger; (3) modified capacity rules for activities (including but not limited to restaurants, gyms, and entertainment events onboard and for shore excursions) which may limit or eliminate the ability of Passenger to participate in particular activities; (4) mandatory use by each Passenger (except where medically contraindicated) of face coverings in most locations outside of the Passenger’s cabin while onboard, during embarkation, disembarkation and shore excursions; (5) mandatory social distancing of Passengers at any/all times while on board and during embarkation, disembarkation, and shore excursions; (6) additional restrictions during shore excursions depending on local conditions, including but not limited to denial of disembarkation at destinations unless participating in only Carrier-approved shore excursions; (7) mandatory hand-sanitizing by Passenger upon entry or exit of any public areas; (8) confinement of Passengers to cabins, quarantine or emergency disembarkation of Passenger if, in Carrier’s sole discretion, such steps are necessary to prevent or slow the spread of COVID-19; (9) the required completion by Passenger in a timely manner of any written authorizations or consent forms required for Carrier to carry out its COVID-19 Policies and Procedures (including but not limited to medical information, medical privacy, or personal data privacy consent forms); (10) vaccination of Passengers with documentary proof satisfactory to Carrier, according to the criteria set forth in Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures in effect at the time of sailing; and (11) other policies and procedures deemed by Carrier in its sole discretion to be necessary to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19. Passenger acknowledges that: (i) Carrier’s Privacy Policy for Health Protection Measures (“Health Privacy Policy”) is an integral part of Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures; (ii) the Health Privacy Policy has been made available to Passenger; and (iii) Passenger agrees to the terms of the Health Privacy Policy.
d. Mandatory Compliance with COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein or in Carrier’s Refund Policy, any noncompliance by Passenger or members of Passenger’s travelling party with Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures or this Ticket Contract shall be grounds for refusal to board, refusal to re-board after going ashore, quarantine onboard the Vessel, disembarkation, reporting to governmental or health authorities, or other steps deemed necessary in Carrier’s sole discretion under the circumstances to protect the health and well-being of others. Under these circumstances, Passenger shall not be entitled to a refund or compensation of any kind. Passenger will be responsible for all related costs and fines, including without limitation travel expenses and for proper travel documentation for any port, or for departure from or arrival to Passenger’s country of residence. Under no circumstances shall Carrier be liable for any damages or expenses whatsoever incurred by any Passenger as a result of such denial of boarding, refusal to re-board, quarantine, disembarkation, or other steps taken by Carrier.
e. Passenger Testing Positive for COVID-19 Pre-Cruise. Passenger agrees that if at any time within 14 days prior to embarkation, Passenger tests positive for COVID-19, exhibits signs or symptoms of COVID-19, has had close contact with a person confirmed or suspected as having COVID-19, or Carrier otherwise determines in its sole discretion that Passenger is unfit to board because of any communicable illness, Carrier will deny boarding to such Passenger. Under these circumstances, unless Carrier determines that Passenger has failed to comply with Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures or this Ticket Contract, any Passenger denied boarding because of a known or suspected infection with COVID-19 will be entitled to either a refund or a future cruise credit equal in value to the Cruise Fare Passenger paid to Carrier, as provided in Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy. Carrier, in its sole discretion, may require Passenger to provide verification satisfactory to Carrier of Passenger’s positive test result if the test was administered by a provider other than those retained by Carrier. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Under no circumstances shall Carrier have any other liability for any compensation or other damages whatsoever, including but not limited to compensation for lodging or travel.
f. Passenger Testing Positive for COVID-19 During Cruise. Passenger understands and agrees that if, after boarding, and even if Passenger has fully complied with all COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, Passenger tests positive for COVID-19 or exhibits signs or symptoms of COVID-19, Carrier may disembark, refuse re-boarding after a shore excursion, or quarantine Passenger as well as members of Passenger’s travelling party, or take other steps which Carrier determines, in its sole discretion, are necessary under the circumstances to protect the health and well-being of others. Under these circumstances, any such Passenger with a known or suspected case of infection with COVID-19 who is disembarked, refused re-boarding, or quarantined shall be entitled to either a prorated refund, or a future cruise credit for the unused portion of the Cruise Fare, as provided in Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Each such Passenger is responsible for all other related costs and fines, including without limitation travel expenses. Under no circumstances shall Carrier be liable to any such Passenger for any costs, damages or expenses whatsoever incurred by any Passenger. If Carrier received payment via credit card and a refund is owed, the refund will be made to that credit card. If Carrier received payment from your travel agent and a refund is owed, the refund will be provided back to that travel agent.
5. MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES:
a. Availability of Medical Care. Due to the nature of travel by sea and the ports visited, the availability of medical care onboard the Vessel and in ports of call may be limited or delayed and medical evacuation may not be possible from the Vessel while at sea or from every location to which the Vessel sails.
a. Availability of Medical Care. Due to the nature of travel by sea and the ports visited, the availability of medical care onboard the Vessel and in ports of call may be limited or delayed and medical evacuation may not be possible from the Vessel while at sea or from every location to which the Vessel sails.
b. Relationship with Service Providers. To the extent Passengers retain the services of medical personnel or independent contractors on or off the Vessel, Passengers do so at their sole risk. Any medical personnel attending to a Passenger on or off the Vessel, if arranged by Carrier, are provided solely for the convenience of the Passenger, work directly for the Passenger, and shall not be deemed to be acting under the control or supervision of the Carrier, as Carrier is not a medical provider. Likewise, any onboard concessions (including but not limited to the gift shops, spas, beauty salon, art program, photography, formalwear concessions) are either operated by or are independent contractors on board the Vessel, on Transport or elsewhere and are provided solely for the convenience of Passenger. Even though the Carrier shall be entitled to charge a fee and earn a profit for arranging such services, all such persons or entities shall be deemed independent contractors and not acting as agents or representatives of Carrier. Carrier assumes no liability whatsoever for any treatment, failure to treat, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, actual or alleged malpractice, advice, examination or other services provided by such persons or entities. Guest acknowledges that the Vessel’s hair dresser, manicurist, art auctioneer, gift shop personnel, spa personnel, wedding planners and other providers of merchandise and personal services are employees of independent contractors and that Carrier is not responsible for their actions.
c. Payment for Medical or Personal Care Services. Passenger shall pay for all medical care or other personal services requested or required, whether onboard or ashore, including the cost of any emergency medical care or transportation incurred by Carrier and any costs associated with the provision of medical services as provided in the CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights. If Passenger is unable to pay and the Carrier pays for such expenses, then Passenger shall reimburse Carrier for those expenses.
c. Payment for Medical or Personal Care Services. Passenger shall pay for all medical care or other personal services requested or required, whether onboard or ashore, including the cost of any emergency medical care or transportation incurred by Carrier and any costs associated with the provision of medical services as provided in the CLIA Passenger Bill of Rights. If Passenger is unable to pay and the Carrier pays for such expenses, then Passenger shall reimburse Carrier for those expenses.
6. SHORE EXCURSIONS, TOURS, FACILITIES OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION:
All arrangements made for or by Passenger for transportation (other than on the Vessel) before, during or after the Cruise or CruiseTour of any kind whatsoever, as well as air arrangements, shore excursions, tours, hotels, restaurants, attractions and other similar activities or services, including all related conveyances, products or facilities, are made solely for Passenger’s convenience and are at Passenger’s risk. The providers, owners and operators of such services, conveyances, products and facilities are independent contractors and are not acting as agents or representatives of Carrier. As stated in Section 4 or as may be stated on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com, Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures will impose certain restrictions with regard to shore excursions relating to participation, location, time, eligible venues and persons with whom the Passenger may come into contact, as well as restrictions on the number of Passengers. Passenger understands and agrees that Carrier may prohibit Passenger from going ashore in any port of call, and/or limit Passengers going ashore to specific activities or excursions authorized by Carrier, for health-related reasons in its sole discretion. Even though Carrier may collect a fee for, or otherwise profit from, making such arrangements and offers for sale shore excursions, tours, hotels, restaurants, attractions, the Land Tour and other similar activities or services taking place off the Vessel for a profit and requires that any such person or entities comply with Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, Carrier does not undertake to supervise or control such independent contractors or their employees, nor maintain their conveyances or facilities, and makes no representation, whether express or implied, regarding their suitability or safety. In no event shall Carrier be liable for any loss, delay, disappointment, damage, injury, death or other harm whatsoever to Passenger which occurs on or off the Vessel or the Transport as a result of any acts, omissions or negligence of any independent contractors.
All arrangements made for or by Passenger for transportation (other than on the Vessel) before, during or after the Cruise or CruiseTour of any kind whatsoever, as well as air arrangements, shore excursions, tours, hotels, restaurants, attractions and other similar activities or services, including all related conveyances, products or facilities, are made solely for Passenger’s convenience and are at Passenger’s risk. The providers, owners and operators of such services, conveyances, products and facilities are independent contractors and are not acting as agents or representatives of Carrier. As stated in Section 4 or as may be stated on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com, Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures will impose certain restrictions with regard to shore excursions relating to participation, location, time, eligible venues and persons with whom the Passenger may come into contact, as well as restrictions on the number of Passengers. Passenger understands and agrees that Carrier may prohibit Passenger from going ashore in any port of call, and/or limit Passengers going ashore to specific activities or excursions authorized by Carrier, for health-related reasons in its sole discretion. Even though Carrier may collect a fee for, or otherwise profit from, making such arrangements and offers for sale shore excursions, tours, hotels, restaurants, attractions, the Land Tour and other similar activities or services taking place off the Vessel for a profit and requires that any such person or entities comply with Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, Carrier does not undertake to supervise or control such independent contractors or their employees, nor maintain their conveyances or facilities, and makes no representation, whether express or implied, regarding their suitability or safety. In no event shall Carrier be liable for any loss, delay, disappointment, damage, injury, death or other harm whatsoever to Passenger which occurs on or off the Vessel or the Transport as a result of any acts, omissions or negligence of any independent contractors.
7. CANCELLATION, DEVIATION OR SUBSTITUTION BY CARRIER:
a. Carrier may for any reason at any time and without prior notice, cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing, port of call, destination, lodging or any activity on or off the Vessel, or substitute another vessel or port of call, destination, lodging or activity. Except as provided in Section 7.e below, and except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding of the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more, Carrier shall not be liable for any claim whatsoever by Passenger, including but not limited to loss, compensation or refund, by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, substitution or deviation.
a. Carrier may for any reason at any time and without prior notice, cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing, port of call, destination, lodging or any activity on or off the Vessel, or substitute another vessel or port of call, destination, lodging or activity. Except as provided in Section 7.e below, and except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding of the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more, Carrier shall not be liable for any claim whatsoever by Passenger, including but not limited to loss, compensation or refund, by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, substitution or deviation.
b. In connection with a CruiseTour, Carrier has the same right to cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled activity, departure or destination, or substitute another railcar, bus, destination or lodging or other component of the CruiseTour. Except as provided in Section 7.e below, and except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding of the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more, Carrier shall not be liable for any claim by Passenger whatsoever, including but not limited to loss, compensation or refund, by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, substitution or deviation.
c. By way of example, and not limitation, Carrier may, without liability (except as provided in Section 7.e below with respect to mechanical failures, except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding of the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more), deviate from any scheduled sailing and may otherwise land Passenger and her property at any port if Carrier believes that the voyage or any Passenger or property may be hindered or adversely affected as a result of hostilities, blockages, prevailing weather conditions, labor conflicts, strikes onboard or ashore, breakdown of Vessel, congestion, docking difficulties, medical or lifesaving emergencies, declared pandemics, public health emergencies or outbreak of communicable disease, quarantines, national or regional emergencies or any other cause whatsoever.
d. Carrier shall have the right to comply with any orders, recommendations, or directions whatsoever given by any governmental entity or by persons purporting to act with such authority and such compliance shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement entitling the Passenger to assert any claim for liability, compensation or refund except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding of the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more.
e. In the event that a Cruise (or the cruise component of a CruiseTour) is canceled or terminated early due to mechanical failures:
i) Passenger shall have a right to a full refund of the Cruise Fare if the Cruise is canceled in full, or a partial refund if the cruise is terminated early;
ii) Carrier may cover or reimburse Passenger for additional costs (e.g. airline change fees) as deemed appropriate by the Carrier.
iii) If the Passenger has travelled to the Vessel Passenger shall have a right to transportation (by means selected by the Carrier) to the Vessel’s scheduled port of disembarkation or the Passenger’s home city; and
iv) Passenger shall have a right to lodging (selected by Carrier) if disembarkation and an overnight stay in an unscheduled port are required due to the Cruise or cruise component of a CruiseTour being cancelled or terminated early because of such mechanical failures.
i) Passenger shall have a right to a full refund of the Cruise Fare if the Cruise is canceled in full, or a partial refund if the cruise is terminated early;
ii) Carrier may cover or reimburse Passenger for additional costs (e.g. airline change fees) as deemed appropriate by the Carrier.
iii) If the Passenger has travelled to the Vessel Passenger shall have a right to transportation (by means selected by the Carrier) to the Vessel’s scheduled port of disembarkation or the Passenger’s home city; and
iv) Passenger shall have a right to lodging (selected by Carrier) if disembarkation and an overnight stay in an unscheduled port are required due to the Cruise or cruise component of a CruiseTour being cancelled or terminated early because of such mechanical failures.
8. CANCELLATION BY PASSENGER; EARLY DISEMBARKATION:
The provisions of this Section 8 apply unless a different refund policy is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more, or the provisions of Section 4.e or Section 4.f, relating to a suspected or known infection of a Passenger with COVID-19, apply. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
Select fare programs require the payment at the time of booking of a nonrefundable deposit. That deposit amount shall not be refunded at any time after it has been paid. Change fees will apply to bookings for which the deposit is nonrefundable.
Cancellation of Cruise or CruiseTour. Cruise reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger prior to the sail date, and CruiseTour reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, may be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of the cancellation charge shall be determined as shown in the table below and shall vary depending on how far in advance of the sail date (or first day of the CruiseTour) the Operator receives notice of cancellation.
The provisions of this Section 8 apply unless a different refund policy is required by law as a result of a declaration of a public health emergency or government order cancelling the Cruise or delaying boarding the Vessel by Passengers by three (3) days or more, or the provisions of Section 4.e or Section 4.f, relating to a suspected or known infection of a Passenger with COVID-19, apply. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
Select fare programs require the payment at the time of booking of a nonrefundable deposit. That deposit amount shall not be refunded at any time after it has been paid. Change fees will apply to bookings for which the deposit is nonrefundable.
Cancellation of Cruise or CruiseTour. Cruise reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger prior to the sail date, and CruiseTour reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, may be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of the cancellation charge shall be determined as shown in the table below and shall vary depending on how far in advance of the sail date (or first day of the CruiseTour) the Operator receives notice of cancellation.
FOR 1 TO 4 NIGHT CRUISES (including Holiday Sailings) IF CANCELLATION IS MADE
CANCELLATION CHARGE
75 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts)
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price (No refund)
CANCELLATION CHARGE
75 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts)
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price (No refund)
FOR 5 NIGHTS OR LONGER CRUISES (including Holiday Sailings and CruiseTours) IF CANCELLATION IS MADE
CANCELLATION CHARGE
90 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts)
89 to 75 days 25% of total price
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price (No refund)
For World Cruise cancellation charges, please refer to www.RoyalCaribbean.com instead.
CANCELLATION CHARGE
90 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts)
89 to 75 days 25% of total price
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price (No refund)
For World Cruise cancellation charges, please refer to www.RoyalCaribbean.com instead.
If a cruise or CruiseTour reservation is cancelled, any applicable Taxes/Fees or Fuel Supplement charges shall be refunded. For bookings made outside of the United States and Canada, a different cancellation policy may apply. Contact your local office or travel agency for details. Cancellation notices are effective when received by the Operator. For Passengers who have booked a CruiseTour and desire to cancel their Land Tour portion while retaining the Cruise, refunds of the CruiseTour Fare(including any applicable supplement charges) shall be made in accordance with the following cancellation policy. Guests who convert their CruiseTours to a cruise only booking within forty-two (42) days of the start date of the tour segment of the& CruiseTour will be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of that charge varies depending on the location of the CruiseTour and/or its length. For the specific amount of the charge, visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
The cancellation charge policies set forth above vary for single occupancy or for the third, fourth or higher occupants in a stateroom or for groups. Consult your travel agency or call Royal Caribbean for further details.
Cancellation by the Passenger after the Cruise or CruiseTour has begun, early disembarkation of the Passenger for any reason, including pursuant to any provision of this Ticket Contract, or “no-shows,” shall be without refund, compensation, or liability on the part of the Carrier whatsoever.
If Carrier received payment via credit card and a refund is owed, the refund will be made to that credit card. If the Carrier received payment from your travel agent and a refund is owed, the refund will be provided back to that travel agent.
Carrier reserves the right to offer promotional cruise fares or other offers that may modify the cancellation policies set forth above.
For cancellations of air flights, hotel stays, transfer services, shore excursions, pre-purchased amenities, Royal Caribbean Travel Protection ProgramSM, pre-booked services (such as spa, photography or wedding services) and pre-booked arrangements such as specialty dining, see the applicable terms and conditions for any applicable cancellation charges.
The cancellation charge policies set forth above vary for single occupancy or for the third, fourth or higher occupants in a stateroom or for groups. Consult your travel agency or call Royal Caribbean for further details.
Cancellation by the Passenger after the Cruise or CruiseTour has begun, early disembarkation of the Passenger for any reason, including pursuant to any provision of this Ticket Contract, or “no-shows,” shall be without refund, compensation, or liability on the part of the Carrier whatsoever.
If Carrier received payment via credit card and a refund is owed, the refund will be made to that credit card. If the Carrier received payment from your travel agent and a refund is owed, the refund will be provided back to that travel agent.
Carrier reserves the right to offer promotional cruise fares or other offers that may modify the cancellation policies set forth above.
For cancellations of air flights, hotel stays, transfer services, shore excursions, pre-purchased amenities, Royal Caribbean Travel Protection ProgramSM, pre-booked services (such as spa, photography or wedding services) and pre-booked arrangements such as specialty dining, see the applicable terms and conditions for any applicable cancellation charges.
9. PASSENGER’S OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH AGREEMENT, APPLICABLE LAWS, AND RULES OF CARRIER; QUARANTINE; INDEMNIFICATION:
a. Compliance Obligation Generally. Passenger shall at all times comply with the provisions of this Agreement, all applicable laws, and rules, policies and regulations of the Carrier, the Vessel and the Transport (as the same may be changed from time to time with or without notice), and including Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures set forth in Section 4 and on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Passenger agrees not to enter any areas of the Vessel designated for crew only, including crew quarters, under any circumstances whatsoever. Passenger further agrees that Carrier may prohibit or restrict Passenger from bringing any alcoholic
beverages for consumption onboard the Vessel and agrees to comply with any Carrier policy covering such matters. Nothing in this Agreement shall grant to Passenger any right to market, advertise, promote, provide or sell products or services to other guests onboard the Cruise or CruiseTour and Passenger shall be prohibited from doing so.
b. Passengers are solely responsible to maintain in their possession all passports, visas and other travel documents required for embarkation, travel and disembarkation at all ports of call. Passengers assume full responsibility to determine through their travel agent or the appropriate government authority the necessary documents. Passenger agrees to provide to Carrier (at Carrier’s reasonable request) any travel documents. Carrier shall return such travel documents to Passenger by no later than the end of the Cruise.
c. Passenger understands and agrees that Carrier has a zero tolerance policy for illegal activity and shall report such activity to the appropriate authorities.
d. Each adult Passenger undertakes and agrees to supervise at all times any accompanying minors to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Section 9.
e. Carrier may also change accommodations, alter or cancel any activities of, deny service of alcohol to, confine to a stateroom or quarantine, search the stateroom, property or baggage of any Passenger, change a Passenger’s Land Tour, disembark or refuse to embark the Passenger and/or any Passenger responsible for any minor Passenger, or restrain any Passenger at any time, without liability, at the risk and expense of the Passenger, when in the sole opinion of Carrier or the Captain the Passenger’s conduct or presence, or that of any minor for whom the Passenger is responsible, is believed to present a possible danger, security risk or be detrimental to himself or the health, welfare, comfort or enjoyment of others, or fails to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures (as described in Section 4 above or on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com) or is in violation of any provision of this Agreement.
f. Passenger, or if a minor, his parent or guardian, shall be liable for and indemnify Carrier, the Vessel and the Transport from any civil liability, fines, penalties, costs or expenses incurred by or imposed on the Vessel, the Transport or Carrier arising from or related to Passenger’s conduct or failure to comply with any provisions of this Section 9 or Section 4, including but not limited to: (i) any purchases by or credit extended to the Passenger; (ii) requirements relating to immigration, customs or excise; or (iii) any personal injury, death or damage to persons or property caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any willful or negligent act or omission
on the part of the Passenger, or (iv) failure to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures.
g. Carrier shall not be required to refund any portion of the Cruise or CruiseTour Fare paid by any Passenger who fails for any reason, including failure to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, to be onboard the Vessel or Transport by the embarkation cut-off time applicable to the specific Cruise or CruiseTour or the boarding cut-off time applicable at any port of call or destination or point of departure as the case may be, and shall not be responsible for lodging, meals, transportation or other expenses incurred by Passenger as a result thereof. Embarkation procedures and cut-off times for cruises are available at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Boarding procedure cut-off times for any port of call or destination or point of departure are as announced on the applicable Cruise or CruiseTour. Carrier shall have no obligation to any Passenger to deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call or destination.
h. Passenger acknowledges that for certain voyages, such as a round-trip voyage commencing in a United States port, the Passenger must complete the entire voyage and that failure to do so may result in a fine or other penalty being assessed by one or more governmental agencies. Passenger hereby agrees to pay any such fine or penalty imposed because Passenger failed to complete the entire voyage and to reimburse Carrier in the event it pays such fine or penalty.
a. Compliance Obligation Generally. Passenger shall at all times comply with the provisions of this Agreement, all applicable laws, and rules, policies and regulations of the Carrier, the Vessel and the Transport (as the same may be changed from time to time with or without notice), and including Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures set forth in Section 4 and on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Passenger agrees not to enter any areas of the Vessel designated for crew only, including crew quarters, under any circumstances whatsoever. Passenger further agrees that Carrier may prohibit or restrict Passenger from bringing any alcoholic
beverages for consumption onboard the Vessel and agrees to comply with any Carrier policy covering such matters. Nothing in this Agreement shall grant to Passenger any right to market, advertise, promote, provide or sell products or services to other guests onboard the Cruise or CruiseTour and Passenger shall be prohibited from doing so.
b. Passengers are solely responsible to maintain in their possession all passports, visas and other travel documents required for embarkation, travel and disembarkation at all ports of call. Passengers assume full responsibility to determine through their travel agent or the appropriate government authority the necessary documents. Passenger agrees to provide to Carrier (at Carrier’s reasonable request) any travel documents. Carrier shall return such travel documents to Passenger by no later than the end of the Cruise.
c. Passenger understands and agrees that Carrier has a zero tolerance policy for illegal activity and shall report such activity to the appropriate authorities.
d. Each adult Passenger undertakes and agrees to supervise at all times any accompanying minors to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Section 9.
e. Carrier may also change accommodations, alter or cancel any activities of, deny service of alcohol to, confine to a stateroom or quarantine, search the stateroom, property or baggage of any Passenger, change a Passenger’s Land Tour, disembark or refuse to embark the Passenger and/or any Passenger responsible for any minor Passenger, or restrain any Passenger at any time, without liability, at the risk and expense of the Passenger, when in the sole opinion of Carrier or the Captain the Passenger’s conduct or presence, or that of any minor for whom the Passenger is responsible, is believed to present a possible danger, security risk or be detrimental to himself or the health, welfare, comfort or enjoyment of others, or fails to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures (as described in Section 4 above or on Carrier’s website at www.RoyalCaribbean.com) or is in violation of any provision of this Agreement.
f. Passenger, or if a minor, his parent or guardian, shall be liable for and indemnify Carrier, the Vessel and the Transport from any civil liability, fines, penalties, costs or expenses incurred by or imposed on the Vessel, the Transport or Carrier arising from or related to Passenger’s conduct or failure to comply with any provisions of this Section 9 or Section 4, including but not limited to: (i) any purchases by or credit extended to the Passenger; (ii) requirements relating to immigration, customs or excise; or (iii) any personal injury, death or damage to persons or property caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any willful or negligent act or omission
on the part of the Passenger, or (iv) failure to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures.
g. Carrier shall not be required to refund any portion of the Cruise or CruiseTour Fare paid by any Passenger who fails for any reason, including failure to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, to be onboard the Vessel or Transport by the embarkation cut-off time applicable to the specific Cruise or CruiseTour or the boarding cut-off time applicable at any port of call or destination or point of departure as the case may be, and shall not be responsible for lodging, meals, transportation or other expenses incurred by Passenger as a result thereof. Embarkation procedures and cut-off times for cruises are available at www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Boarding procedure cut-off times for any port of call or destination or point of departure are as announced on the applicable Cruise or CruiseTour. Carrier shall have no obligation to any Passenger to deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call or destination.
h. Passenger acknowledges that for certain voyages, such as a round-trip voyage commencing in a United States port, the Passenger must complete the entire voyage and that failure to do so may result in a fine or other penalty being assessed by one or more governmental agencies. Passenger hereby agrees to pay any such fine or penalty imposed because Passenger failed to complete the entire voyage and to reimburse Carrier in the event it pays such fine or penalty.
i. Carrier may refuse to transport any Passenger, and may remove any Passenger from the Vessel or Transport at any time, for any of the following reasons: (i) whenever such action is necessary to comply with any government regulations, directives or instructions; (ii) when a Passenger refuses to permit search of his person or property for explosives, weapons, dangerous materials or other stolen, illegal or prohibited items; (iii) when a Passenger refuses upon request to produce positive identification; or (iv) for failure to comply with Carrier’s rules and procedures, including, for example, Carrier’s Guest Health, Safety and Conduct Policy or Carrier’s policies against fraternization with crew; or (v) Guest’s passage is denied by Carrier pursuant to its Refusal to Transport Policy; or (vi) Passenger fails to abide by Carrier’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures (as described in Section 4 above or on Carrier’s website). Carrier’s Guest Health, Safety and Conduct Policy and Refusal to Transport Policy are available online at www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
j. In the interests of safety and security, Passengers and their baggage are subject to inspection or monitoring electronically with or without the Passenger’s consent or knowledge.
k. If Carrier exercises its rights under this Section 9 or Section 4, Passenger shall have no claim against Carrier whatsoever and Carrier shall have no liability for refund, compensation loss or damages of Passenger, including but not limited to any expenses incurred by Passenger for accommodations or repatriation, unless otherwise provided in Carrier’s refund policy or provided herein.
j. In the interests of safety and security, Passengers and their baggage are subject to inspection or monitoring electronically with or without the Passenger’s consent or knowledge.
k. If Carrier exercises its rights under this Section 9 or Section 4, Passenger shall have no claim against Carrier whatsoever and Carrier shall have no liability for refund, compensation loss or damages of Passenger, including but not limited to any expenses incurred by Passenger for accommodations or repatriation, unless otherwise provided in Carrier’s refund policy or provided herein.
10. FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE FOR ALL LAWSUITS; CLASS ACTION WAIVER:
a. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11.B WITH REGARD TO CLAIMS OTHER THAN FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER , IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN PASSENGER AND CARRIER THAT ALL DISPUTES AND MATTERS WHATSOEVER ARISING UNDER, IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENT TO THIS AGREEMENT, PASSENGER’S CRUISE, CRUISETOUR, LAND TOUR OR TRANSPORT, SHALL BE LITIGATED, IF AT ALL, IN AND BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, U.S.A., (OR AS TO THOSE LAWSUITS TO WHICH THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES LACK SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, BEFORE A COURT LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, U.S.A.) TO THE EXCLUSION OF THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER STATE, TERRITORY OR COUNTRY. PASSENGER HEREBY CONSENTS TO JURISDICTION AND WAIVES ANY VENUE OR OTHER OBJECTION THAT PASSENGER MAY HAVE TO ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BEING BROUGHT IN THE APPLICABLE COURT LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
b. CLASS ACTION RELIEF WAIVER. PASSENGER HEREBY AGREES THAT EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, PASSENGER MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST CARRIER ONLY IN PASSENGER’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY. EVEN IF THE APPLICABLE LAW PROVIDES OTHERWISE, PASSENGER AGREES THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR LAWSUIT AGAINST CARRIER, VESSEL OR TRANSPORT WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LITIGATED OR ARBITRATED BY PASSENGER INDIVIDUALLY AND NOT AS A MEMBER OF ANY CLASS OR AS PART OF A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND PASSENGER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO WAIVE ANY LAW ENTITLING PASSENGER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. IF YOUR CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11 BELOW, THE
ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS ON A CLASS ACTION BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE SEVERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FROM THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.B BELOW, AND IF FOR ANY REASON THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS UNENFORCEABLE AS TO ANY PARTICULAR CLAIM, THEN AND ONLY THEN SUCH CLAIM SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION.
a. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11.B WITH REGARD TO CLAIMS OTHER THAN FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER , IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN PASSENGER AND CARRIER THAT ALL DISPUTES AND MATTERS WHATSOEVER ARISING UNDER, IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENT TO THIS AGREEMENT, PASSENGER’S CRUISE, CRUISETOUR, LAND TOUR OR TRANSPORT, SHALL BE LITIGATED, IF AT ALL, IN AND BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, U.S.A., (OR AS TO THOSE LAWSUITS TO WHICH THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES LACK SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, BEFORE A COURT LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, U.S.A.) TO THE EXCLUSION OF THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER STATE, TERRITORY OR COUNTRY. PASSENGER HEREBY CONSENTS TO JURISDICTION AND WAIVES ANY VENUE OR OTHER OBJECTION THAT PASSENGER MAY HAVE TO ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BEING BROUGHT IN THE APPLICABLE COURT LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
b. CLASS ACTION RELIEF WAIVER. PASSENGER HEREBY AGREES THAT EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, PASSENGER MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST CARRIER ONLY IN PASSENGER’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY. EVEN IF THE APPLICABLE LAW PROVIDES OTHERWISE, PASSENGER AGREES THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR LAWSUIT AGAINST CARRIER, VESSEL OR TRANSPORT WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LITIGATED OR ARBITRATED BY PASSENGER INDIVIDUALLY AND NOT AS A MEMBER OF ANY CLASS OR AS PART OF A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND PASSENGER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO WAIVE ANY LAW ENTITLING PASSENGER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. IF YOUR CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11 BELOW, THE
ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS ON A CLASS ACTION BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE SEVERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FROM THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.B BELOW, AND IF FOR ANY REASON THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS UNENFORCEABLE AS TO ANY PARTICULAR CLAIM, THEN AND ONLY THEN SUCH CLAIM SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION.
11. NOTICE OF CLAIMS AND COMMENCEMENT OF SUIT OR ARBITRATION; SECURITY:
a. TIME LIMITS FOR PERSONAL INJURY/ILLNESS/DEATH CLAIMS: NO SUIT SHALL BE MAINTAINABLE AGAINST CARRIER, THE VESSEL OR THE TRANSPORT FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF ANY PASSENGER UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CLAIM, WITH FULL PARTICULARS, SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CARRIER AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS, C/O ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD., 1050 CARIBBEAN WAY, MIAMI, FL 33132, WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH AND SUIT IS COMMENCED (FILED) WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SUCH INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH AND PROCESS SERVED WITHIN 120 DAYS AFTER FILING, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF LAW OF ANY STATE OR COUNTRY TO THE CONTRARY.
b. ARBITRATION OF ALL OTHER CLAIMS: ANY AND ALL OTHER DISPUTES, CLAIMS, OR CONTROVERSIES WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTORY, CONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS, DISCRIMINATION, CONSUMER OR PRIVACY LAWS, OR FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES, RELATING TO OR IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS CONTRACT OR PASSENGER’S CRUISE, NO MATTER HOW DESCRIBED, PLEADED OR STYLED, SHALL BE REFERRED TO AND RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS (NEW YORK 1958), 21 U.S.T. 2517, 330 U.N.T.S. 3, 1970 U.S.T. LEXIS 115, 9 U.S.C. §§ 202-208 (“THE CONVENTION”) AND THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1, ET SEQ., (“FAA”) SOLELY IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, U.S.A. TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER FORUM. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY NATIONAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION (“NAM”) UNDER ITS COMPREHENSIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES AND PROCEDURES AND NAM’S FEE SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THE PROCEDURE, EACH OF WHICH ARE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ANY QUESTION ABOUT THE ARBITRATION ADMINISTRATORS MENTIONED ABOVE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THEM AS FOLLOWS: NATIONAL
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION, INC., 990 STEWART AVE, 1ST FL., GARDEN CITY, NY 11530, PHONE: (800) 358-2550 EXT. 128. NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL NOR TO ENGAGE IN PRE-ARBITRATION DISCOVERY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE APPLICABLE ARBITRATION RULES AND HEREIN, OR OTHERWISE TO LITIGATE THE CLAIM IN ANY COURT. THE ARBITRATOR’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING. OTHER RIGHTS THAT PASSENGER OR CARRIER WOULD HAVE IN COURT ALSO MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION. AN AWARD RENDERED BY AN ARBITRATOR MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION UNDER THE CONVENTION OR FAA. PASSENGER AND CARRIER FURTHER AGREE TO PERMIT THE TAKING OF A DEPOSITION UNDER OATH OF THE PASSENGER ASSERTING THE CLAIM, OR FOR WHOSE BENEFIT THE CLAIM IS ASSERTED, IN ANY SUCH ARBITRATION. THE ARBITRATOR AND NOT ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL COURT OR AGENCY, SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THE INTERPRETATION, APPLICABILITY, ENFORCEABILITY OR FORMATION OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF THIS AGREEMENT IS VOID OR VOIDABLE. IN THE EVENT THIS PROVISION IS DEEMED UNENFORCEABLE BY AN ARBITRATOR OR COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION FOR ANY REASON, THEN AND ONLY THEN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10 ABOVE GOVERNING VENUE AND JURISDICTION SHALL EXCLUSIVELY APPLY TO ANY LAWSUIT INVOLVING CLAIMS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION 11.B.
c. TIME LIMITS FOR NON-INJURY/ILLNESS OR DEATH CLAIMS: NO PROCEEDING DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11.B MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST CARRIER, VESSEL OR TRANSPORT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CLAIM, WITH FULL PARTICULARS, SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CARRIER AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS, C/O ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD., 1050 CARIBBEAN WAY, MIAMI, FL 33132, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER TERMINATION OF THE CRUISE OR CRUISETOUR (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO WHICH THIS TICKET CONTRACT RELATES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY SUCH PROCEEDING DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11.B BE MAINTAINABLE UNLESS SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE COMMENCED (FILED) WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE TERMINATION OF THE CRUISE OR CRUISETOUR (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO WHICH THIS TICKET CONTRACT RELATES AND VALID NOTICE OR SERVICE OF SUCH PROCEEDING IS EFFECTED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER FILING, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF LAW OF ANY STATE OR COUNTRY TO THE CONTRARY.
a. TIME LIMITS FOR PERSONAL INJURY/ILLNESS/DEATH CLAIMS: NO SUIT SHALL BE MAINTAINABLE AGAINST CARRIER, THE VESSEL OR THE TRANSPORT FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF ANY PASSENGER UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CLAIM, WITH FULL PARTICULARS, SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CARRIER AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS, C/O ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD., 1050 CARIBBEAN WAY, MIAMI, FL 33132, WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH AND SUIT IS COMMENCED (FILED) WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SUCH INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH AND PROCESS SERVED WITHIN 120 DAYS AFTER FILING, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF LAW OF ANY STATE OR COUNTRY TO THE CONTRARY.
b. ARBITRATION OF ALL OTHER CLAIMS: ANY AND ALL OTHER DISPUTES, CLAIMS, OR CONTROVERSIES WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A PASSENGER WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTORY, CONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALLEGED VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS, DISCRIMINATION, CONSUMER OR PRIVACY LAWS, OR FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES, RELATING TO OR IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS CONTRACT OR PASSENGER’S CRUISE, NO MATTER HOW DESCRIBED, PLEADED OR STYLED, SHALL BE REFERRED TO AND RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS (NEW YORK 1958), 21 U.S.T. 2517, 330 U.N.T.S. 3, 1970 U.S.T. LEXIS 115, 9 U.S.C. §§ 202-208 (“THE CONVENTION”) AND THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1, ET SEQ., (“FAA”) SOLELY IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, U.S.A. TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER FORUM. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY NATIONAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION (“NAM”) UNDER ITS COMPREHENSIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES AND PROCEDURES AND NAM’S FEE SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THE PROCEDURE, EACH OF WHICH ARE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ANY QUESTION ABOUT THE ARBITRATION ADMINISTRATORS MENTIONED ABOVE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THEM AS FOLLOWS: NATIONAL
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION, INC., 990 STEWART AVE, 1ST FL., GARDEN CITY, NY 11530, PHONE: (800) 358-2550 EXT. 128. NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL NOR TO ENGAGE IN PRE-ARBITRATION DISCOVERY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE APPLICABLE ARBITRATION RULES AND HEREIN, OR OTHERWISE TO LITIGATE THE CLAIM IN ANY COURT. THE ARBITRATOR’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING. OTHER RIGHTS THAT PASSENGER OR CARRIER WOULD HAVE IN COURT ALSO MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION. AN AWARD RENDERED BY AN ARBITRATOR MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION UNDER THE CONVENTION OR FAA. PASSENGER AND CARRIER FURTHER AGREE TO PERMIT THE TAKING OF A DEPOSITION UNDER OATH OF THE PASSENGER ASSERTING THE CLAIM, OR FOR WHOSE BENEFIT THE CLAIM IS ASSERTED, IN ANY SUCH ARBITRATION. THE ARBITRATOR AND NOT ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL COURT OR AGENCY, SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THE INTERPRETATION, APPLICABILITY, ENFORCEABILITY OR FORMATION OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF THIS AGREEMENT IS VOID OR VOIDABLE. IN THE EVENT THIS PROVISION IS DEEMED UNENFORCEABLE BY AN ARBITRATOR OR COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION FOR ANY REASON, THEN AND ONLY THEN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10 ABOVE GOVERNING VENUE AND JURISDICTION SHALL EXCLUSIVELY APPLY TO ANY LAWSUIT INVOLVING CLAIMS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION 11.B.
c. TIME LIMITS FOR NON-INJURY/ILLNESS OR DEATH CLAIMS: NO PROCEEDING DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11.B MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST CARRIER, VESSEL OR TRANSPORT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CLAIM, WITH FULL PARTICULARS, SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CARRIER AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS, C/O ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD., 1050 CARIBBEAN WAY, MIAMI, FL 33132, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER TERMINATION OF THE CRUISE OR CRUISETOUR (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO WHICH THIS TICKET CONTRACT RELATES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY SUCH PROCEEDING DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11.B BE MAINTAINABLE UNLESS SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE COMMENCED (FILED) WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE TERMINATION OF THE CRUISE OR CRUISETOUR (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO WHICH THIS TICKET CONTRACT RELATES AND VALID NOTICE OR SERVICE OF SUCH PROCEEDING IS EFFECTED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER FILING, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF LAW OF ANY STATE OR COUNTRY TO THE CONTRARY.
d. IN THE EVENT OF AN IN REM PROCEEDING AGAINST THE VESSEL, PASSENGER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT THE POSTING OF A LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FROM ANY OF CARRIER’S INSURERS SHALL CONSTITUTE AN ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE FORM OF SECURITY FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE VESSEL IN LIEU OF ARREST.
12. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, GOVERNING LAW:
a. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, CARRIER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURY, DEATH, ILLNESS, DAMAGE, DELAY OR OTHER LOSS TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM BY ANY PASSENGER CAUSED BY ACT OF GOD, WAR, TERRORISM, CIVIL COMMOTION, LABOR TROUBLE, GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE, PERILS OF THE SEA, FIRE, ORDERS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES RESTRICTING TRAVEL DUE TO DECLARED PANDEMICS, PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES OR OUTBREAKS OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, COVID-19, INFLUENZA, COLDS AND NOROVIRUS, QUARANTINES, NATIONAL OR REGIONAL EMERGENCIES, THEFTS OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND CARRIER’S REASONABLE CONTROL, OR ANY ACT NOT SHOWN TO BE CAUSED BY CARRIER’S
NEGLIGENCE.
b. PASSENGER AGREES TO SOLELY ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY, DEATH, ILLNESS OR OTHER LOSS, AND CARRIER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSENGER’S USE OF ANY ATHLETIC OR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT; OR FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OR WRONGDOING OF ANY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PHOTOGRAPHERS, SPA PERSONNEL OR ENTERTAINERS; OR FOR EVENTS TAKING PLACE OFF THE CARRIER’S VESSELS, LAUNCHES OR TRANSPORTS, OR AS PART OF ANY SHORE EXCURSION, TOUR OR ACTIVITY.
c. CARRIER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY TO THE PASSENGER FOR DAMAGES FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL SUFFERING OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY OF ANY KIND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, WHEN SUCH DAMAGES WERE NEITHER THE RESULT OF A PHYSICAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER, NOR THE RESULT OF PASSENGER HAVING BEEN AT ACTUAL RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY, NOR WERE INTENTIONALLY INFLICTED BY THE CARRIER. WITHOUT LIMITING THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, IN NO EVENT WILL CARRIER BE LIABLE TO PASSENGER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
a. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, CARRIER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURY, DEATH, ILLNESS, DAMAGE, DELAY OR OTHER LOSS TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM BY ANY PASSENGER CAUSED BY ACT OF GOD, WAR, TERRORISM, CIVIL COMMOTION, LABOR TROUBLE, GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE, PERILS OF THE SEA, FIRE, ORDERS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES RESTRICTING TRAVEL DUE TO DECLARED PANDEMICS, PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES OR OUTBREAKS OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, COVID-19, INFLUENZA, COLDS AND NOROVIRUS, QUARANTINES, NATIONAL OR REGIONAL EMERGENCIES, THEFTS OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND CARRIER’S REASONABLE CONTROL, OR ANY ACT NOT SHOWN TO BE CAUSED BY CARRIER’S
NEGLIGENCE.
b. PASSENGER AGREES TO SOLELY ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY, DEATH, ILLNESS OR OTHER LOSS, AND CARRIER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSENGER’S USE OF ANY ATHLETIC OR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT; OR FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OR WRONGDOING OF ANY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PHOTOGRAPHERS, SPA PERSONNEL OR ENTERTAINERS; OR FOR EVENTS TAKING PLACE OFF THE CARRIER’S VESSELS, LAUNCHES OR TRANSPORTS, OR AS PART OF ANY SHORE EXCURSION, TOUR OR ACTIVITY.
c. CARRIER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY TO THE PASSENGER FOR DAMAGES FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL SUFFERING OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY OF ANY KIND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, WHEN SUCH DAMAGES WERE NEITHER THE RESULT OF A PHYSICAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER, NOR THE RESULT OF PASSENGER HAVING BEEN AT ACTUAL RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY, NOR WERE INTENTIONALLY INFLICTED BY THE CARRIER. WITHOUT LIMITING THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, IN NO EVENT WILL CARRIER BE LIABLE TO PASSENGER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
d. ON INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES THAT EMBARK OR DISEMBARK IN A PORT OF A EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATE AND DO NOT EMBARK, DISEMBARK OR CALL AT ANY U.S. PORT, CARRIER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ANY AND ALL LIABILITY LIMITATIONS AND IMMUNITIES FOR DEATH AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AS PROVIDED UNDER EU REGULATION 392/2009 ON THE LIABILITY OF CARRIERS TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTS. ON INTERNATIONAL CRUISES THAT DO NOT EMBARK OR DISEMBARK IN EITHER A PORT IN A EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATE OR A U.S. PORT, AND WHICH DO NOT CALL AT ANY U.S. PORT, CARRIER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ANY AND ALL LIABILITY LIMITATIONS AND IMMUNITIES FOR DEATH AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AS PROVIDED IN THE ATHENS CONVENTION RELATING TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND THEIR LUGGAGE BY SEA, 1974 AND THE PROTOCOL OF 2002 TO THAT CONVENTION (TOGETHER, THE “ATHENS CONVENTION”) ON THE LIABILITY OF CARRIERS TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTS. UNDER BOTH EU REGULATION 392/2009 AND THE ATHENS CONVENTION, CARRIER’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 400,000 SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS (“SDR”) PER PASSENGER (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $552,000) IF THE PASSENGER PROVES THAT THE INCIDENT WAS A RESULT OF CARRIER’S FAULT OR NEGLECT. AN SDR IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MONETARY MEASUREMENT WHOSE VALUE FLUCTUATES DEPENDING ON THE DAILY EXCHANGE RATE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AT WWW.IMF.ORG OR IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY A SHIPPING INCIDENT, DEFINED AS A SHIPWRECK, CAPSIZING, COLLISION OR STRANDING OF THE SHIP, EXPLOSION OR FIRE IN THE SHIP, OR DEFECT IN THE SHIP (AS DEFINED BY THE EU REGULATION AND ATHENS CONVENTION), CARRIER’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 250,000 SDRS PER PASSENGER (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $345,000). COMPENSATION FOR LOSS CAUSED BY A SHIPPING INCIDENT CAN INCREASE TO A MAXIMUM OF 400,000 SDRS PER PASSENGER (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $552,000) UNLESS CARRIER PROVES THAT THE SHIPPING INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHOUT CARRIER’S FAULT OR NEGLECT. SHIPPING INCIDENTS DO NOT INCLUDE ACTS OF WAR, HOSTILITIES, CIVIL WAR, INSURRECTION, NATURAL DISASTERS, OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PARTIES. IN CASES WHERE THE LOSS OR DAMAGE WAS CAUSED IN CONNECTION WITH WAR OR TERRORISM, CARRIER’S LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH (WHETHER OCCURRING DURING A SHIPPING INCIDENT OR A NON-SHIPPING INCIDENT) IS LIMITED TO THE LOWER OF 250,000 SDRS PER PASSENGER (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $345,000) OR 340 MILLION SDRS (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $469,200,000) PER SHIP PER INCIDENT. PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARE NOT
RECOVERABLE FOR CRUISES COVERED BY EU REGULATION 392/2009 OR THE ATHENS CONVENTION. UNDER BOTH EU REGULATION 392/2009 AND THE ATHENS CONVENTION, CARRIER’S LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO CABIN LUGGAGE IS LIMITED TO 2,250 SDR (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $3,181). IN ADDITION, PASSENGERS EMBARKING A CRUISE IN A EUROPEAN MEMBER STATE PORT ARE AFFORDED RIGHTS UNDER EU REGULATION 1177/2010. FOR A COPY OF EU REGULATION 392/2009, VISIT HTTPS://EUR-LEX.EUROPA.EU/LEGAL-CONTENT/EN/TXT/PDF/?URI=CELEX:32009R0392&FROM=EN. FOR A COPY OF THE ATHENS CONVENTION AND THE 2002 PROTOCOL THERETO, VISIT HTTPS://TREATIES.UN.ORG/DOC/PUBLICATION/UNTS/VOLUME%201463/VOLUME1463-I-24817-ENGLISH.PDF AND HTTPS://TREATIES.UN.ORG/DOC/PUBLICATION/UNTS/NO%20VOLUME/24817/A-24817-080000028053BF55.PDF (FULL TEXT IN ENGLISH BEGINS AT PAGE 40).
e. AS TO ALL OTHER CRUISES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE IN SECTIONS 12.D, ALL THE RESTRICTIONS, EXEMPTIONS FROM, AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY PROVIDED IN, OR AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL APPLY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TITLE 46 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE §§ 30501 THROUGH 30509, AND 30511.
RECOVERABLE FOR CRUISES COVERED BY EU REGULATION 392/2009 OR THE ATHENS CONVENTION. UNDER BOTH EU REGULATION 392/2009 AND THE ATHENS CONVENTION, CARRIER’S LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO CABIN LUGGAGE IS LIMITED TO 2,250 SDR (APPROXIMATELY U.S. $3,181). IN ADDITION, PASSENGERS EMBARKING A CRUISE IN A EUROPEAN MEMBER STATE PORT ARE AFFORDED RIGHTS UNDER EU REGULATION 1177/2010. FOR A COPY OF EU REGULATION 392/2009, VISIT HTTPS://EUR-LEX.EUROPA.EU/LEGAL-CONTENT/EN/TXT/PDF/?URI=CELEX:32009R0392&FROM=EN. FOR A COPY OF THE ATHENS CONVENTION AND THE 2002 PROTOCOL THERETO, VISIT HTTPS://TREATIES.UN.ORG/DOC/PUBLICATION/UNTS/VOLUME%201463/VOLUME1463-I-24817-ENGLISH.PDF AND HTTPS://TREATIES.UN.ORG/DOC/PUBLICATION/UNTS/NO%20VOLUME/24817/A-24817-080000028053BF55.PDF (FULL TEXT IN ENGLISH BEGINS AT PAGE 40).
e. AS TO ALL OTHER CRUISES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE IN SECTIONS 12.D, ALL THE RESTRICTIONS, EXEMPTIONS FROM, AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY PROVIDED IN, OR AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL APPLY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TITLE 46 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE §§ 30501 THROUGH 30509, AND 30511.
f. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, THIS TICKET CONTRACT AND ALL DISPUTES OR CLAIMS WHATSOEVER BY PASSENGER ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS TICKET CONTRACT SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS AND WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES, BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL MARITIME LAW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, THE U.S. DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS ACT (46 U.S.C. § 30301 ET SEQ.). EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SPECIFIED IN THIS TICKET, PASSENGER AGREES THIS CHOICE OF LAW SUPERSEDES AND PREEMPTS ANY PROVISION OF LAW OF ANY OTHER STATE OR NATION.
13. FITNESS TO TRAVEL; DENIAL OF BOARDING; MINORS:
a. In addition to the Passenger’s representations required in Section 4 regarding COVID-19, Passenger warrants that he and those traveling with him are fit for travel and that such travel will not endanger themselves or others.
a. In addition to the Passenger’s representations required in Section 4 regarding COVID-19, Passenger warrants that he and those traveling with him are fit for travel and that such travel will not endanger themselves or others.
b. Minors. Any Guest under the age of 18 shall be considered a minor and must travel with a parent or Legal Guardian or such other person as may be permitted by Carrier’s policies.
c. Minimum Age. No Guest under the age of 21 will consume any alcoholic beverages while on board the Vessel or Transport except as may be permitted by Carrier’s policy. No Guest under the age of twenty-one (21) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult twenty-one (21) years of age or older, except for minors sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms, or for under-aged married couples (proof of marriage is required) or except as otherwise permitted by Carrier’s policy. Carrier reserves the right to request proof of age at any time and Passenger’s age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation.
d. Pregnant women who will enter the 24th week or more of estimated fetal gestational age at any time during the Cruise or CruiseTour will be ineligible to sail, and agree not to book the cruise or board the Vessel or Transport under any circumstances. No infants under a specific age (at least six (6) months for most cruises but twelve (12) months for other cruises) shall be booked on a cruise or CruiseTour, nor brought onboard the Vessel or Transport by any Passenger under any circumstances. The most current minimum age requirements are available online at www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
e. Special Needs. Any Passenger with mobility, communication or other impairments, or other special or medical needs that may require medical care or special accommodations during the cruise or CruiseTour, including but not limited to the use of any service animal, must notify the Carrier of any such condition at the time of booking. Passenger agrees to accept responsibility and reimburse Carrier for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever related to the presence of any service animal brought on board the Vessel or Transport. Passengers acknowledge and understand that certain international safety requirements, shipbuilding standards, and/or
applicable regulations involving design, construction or operation of the Vessel may restrict access to facilities or activities for persons with mobility, communication or other impairments or special needs. Passengers requiring the use of a wheelchair must provide their own wheelchair (that must be of a size and type that can be accommodated on the Vessel) as wheelchairs carried on board are for emergency use only.
f. Carrier shall have the right to deny boarding for violations of any of the policies set forth in this Section 13 or Section 4. If Carrier exercises its rights under this Section 13 or Section 4 for violations of policy, Passenger shall have no claim against Carrier whatsoever and Carrier shall have no liability for refund, compensation loss or damages of Passenger, including but not limited to any expenses incurred by Passenger for accommodations or repatriation.
g. Recreational water facilities. Our recreational water facilities do not have a lifeguard on duty. Children must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the pools, whirlpools and other recreational water feature areas.
c. Minimum Age. No Guest under the age of 21 will consume any alcoholic beverages while on board the Vessel or Transport except as may be permitted by Carrier’s policy. No Guest under the age of twenty-one (21) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult twenty-one (21) years of age or older, except for minors sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms, or for under-aged married couples (proof of marriage is required) or except as otherwise permitted by Carrier’s policy. Carrier reserves the right to request proof of age at any time and Passenger’s age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation.
d. Pregnant women who will enter the 24th week or more of estimated fetal gestational age at any time during the Cruise or CruiseTour will be ineligible to sail, and agree not to book the cruise or board the Vessel or Transport under any circumstances. No infants under a specific age (at least six (6) months for most cruises but twelve (12) months for other cruises) shall be booked on a cruise or CruiseTour, nor brought onboard the Vessel or Transport by any Passenger under any circumstances. The most current minimum age requirements are available online at www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
e. Special Needs. Any Passenger with mobility, communication or other impairments, or other special or medical needs that may require medical care or special accommodations during the cruise or CruiseTour, including but not limited to the use of any service animal, must notify the Carrier of any such condition at the time of booking. Passenger agrees to accept responsibility and reimburse Carrier for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever related to the presence of any service animal brought on board the Vessel or Transport. Passengers acknowledge and understand that certain international safety requirements, shipbuilding standards, and/or
applicable regulations involving design, construction or operation of the Vessel may restrict access to facilities or activities for persons with mobility, communication or other impairments or special needs. Passengers requiring the use of a wheelchair must provide their own wheelchair (that must be of a size and type that can be accommodated on the Vessel) as wheelchairs carried on board are for emergency use only.
f. Carrier shall have the right to deny boarding for violations of any of the policies set forth in this Section 13 or Section 4. If Carrier exercises its rights under this Section 13 or Section 4 for violations of policy, Passenger shall have no claim against Carrier whatsoever and Carrier shall have no liability for refund, compensation loss or damages of Passenger, including but not limited to any expenses incurred by Passenger for accommodations or repatriation.
g. Recreational water facilities. Our recreational water facilities do not have a lifeguard on duty. Children must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the pools, whirlpools and other recreational water feature areas.
14. ONBOARD ACTIVITIES RISK DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Passenger acknowledges that he has read the descriptions below of the activities onboard the Vessel. Participation in the onboard activities is voluntary. Not all activities are available on all Vessels. By reading the descriptions of the onboard activities and the warning/acknowledgement of risk below, Passenger agrees and acknowledges there may be a risk when voluntarily participating in the activities described below. In addition to the warning/acknowledgement of risk below, Passenger agrees to read warning signs onboard and convey both the warning/acknowledgment of risk below and signs onboard to every Passenger in their booking, including
minors.
Fleetwide:
a. Rock Climbing Wall. Allows Passengers to climb as high as 60 feet above deck (depending on the Vessel) on the Rock Climbing Wall while wearing a safety harness. Restrictions: Must be at least 6 years of age; weight restrictions apply based on equipment and must be able to fit into the harness. Clothing: must wear shorts or pants, socks, dry clothes and climbing shoes which will be provided, no skirts or bikini bottoms.
On Several Vessels:
b. Ice Skating Rink. Passengers may engage in unsupervised ice skating during specific hours. Restrictions: Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied on the rink by a parent or Legal Guardian. Ice skates and helmets will be provided. Must wear helmet, long pants and socks. It is the responsibility of the Passenger to make sure that their skates and helmet, and those of any minors, fit properly and are properly fastened.
c. Zipline. Allows Passengers to race across on a Zip Line suspended nine decks above the Vessel’s Boardwalk®. Restrictions: Must weigh no less than 75lbs and no more than 275 lbs, and be at least 52 inches tall.
d. RipCord® by iFLY. Allows Passengers to float suspended in the air in this skydiving simulator on deck. Restrictions: Must be at least 3 years of age. Passengers shorter than 6 feet must weigh less than 230 lbs. Passengers 6 feet and taller must weigh less than 250 lbs. Must wear equipment provided.
e. Circus Trapeze School. Trapeze School at the SeaPlex® allows Passengers to take flying trapeze lessons. Safety mats are provided to cushion Your landing. Restrictions: Must be at least 6 years of age, and able to climb a ladder and hang on a trapeze.
f. Roller Skating Rink. Passengers may engage in unsupervised roller skating at the Vessel’s roller-skating rink. Restrictions: Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied on the rink by a parent or Legal Guardian. Helmets must be worn. All other safety equipment provided is optional, but highly recommended. It is the responsibility of the Passenger to make sure that their skates, and helmet, and those of any minors, fit properly and are properly fastened.
g. Sky Pad. Allows Passengers to participate in a supervised bungee trampoline experience. Passenger must be strapped into a safety harness, will be fitted with a virtual reality headset, and suspended by bungee cords over a trampoline. During this activity, Passenger determines how high to jump or whether to jump at all. Restrictions: Must be at least 5 years old to jump and at least 7 years old to jump while wearing a virtual reality headset. Otherwise, wearing of virtual reality headset is optional. Must weigh at least 20 lbs and no more than 240 lbs.
h. FlowRider. The FlowRider® surf simulator causes 30,000 gallons of water per minute to rush underneath the rider at 30 mph creating force similar to 5-ft oceanwaves in the rear wipe-out area, whereas in the front wipe-out area the water depth may be as little as 1 inch. Although the fall area is padded, there is a high risk of injury upon falling and upon being swept by the rushing water into the back of the rear wipe-out area and forced against the back wall. Participants must be at least 58 inches tall to stand up surf and 52 inches to Boogie Board. No loose articles may be worn including knee braces, arm braces, leg braces, hats or sunglasses.
WARNING/ACKNOWLEDGMNENT OF RISK: THE ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE ARE ALL VOLUNTARY AND ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL GUESTS. YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN MAY SUFFER MINOR OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJUR(IES) OR DEATH. THE RISKS OF INJURY INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): BROKEN BONES, FRACTURES, CONCUSSIONS, DIZZINESS, MOTION SICKNESS, DISLOCATIONS, CONTUSIONS, TORN LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS, SPRAINS AND STRAINS, CUTS TO THE HEAD, BODY AND/OR LIMBS, TORN FINGER AND TOE NAILS, BUMPS AND BRUISES, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, ABRASIONS AND/OR LACERATIONS. ALTHOUGH RARE, CATASTROPHIC INJURIES MAY OCCUR, AND COULD INCLUDE PERMANENT DISABILITY, SPINAL INJURY, PARALYSIS, OR DEATH. PARTICIPANTS ELECT TO VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY(IES) WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY AND IDENTIFIED BELOW. PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS TRAVELLING WITH MINOR CHILDREN WHO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITY ARE DEEMED TO HAVE WARNED THE CHILDREN OF THESE RISKS AND ASSUMED THE RISK ON THE CHILD’S BEHALF.
Passenger acknowledges that he has read the descriptions below of the activities onboard the Vessel. Participation in the onboard activities is voluntary. Not all activities are available on all Vessels. By reading the descriptions of the onboard activities and the warning/acknowledgement of risk below, Passenger agrees and acknowledges there may be a risk when voluntarily participating in the activities described below. In addition to the warning/acknowledgement of risk below, Passenger agrees to read warning signs onboard and convey both the warning/acknowledgment of risk below and signs onboard to every Passenger in their booking, including
minors.
Fleetwide:
a. Rock Climbing Wall. Allows Passengers to climb as high as 60 feet above deck (depending on the Vessel) on the Rock Climbing Wall while wearing a safety harness. Restrictions: Must be at least 6 years of age; weight restrictions apply based on equipment and must be able to fit into the harness. Clothing: must wear shorts or pants, socks, dry clothes and climbing shoes which will be provided, no skirts or bikini bottoms.
On Several Vessels:
b. Ice Skating Rink. Passengers may engage in unsupervised ice skating during specific hours. Restrictions: Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied on the rink by a parent or Legal Guardian. Ice skates and helmets will be provided. Must wear helmet, long pants and socks. It is the responsibility of the Passenger to make sure that their skates and helmet, and those of any minors, fit properly and are properly fastened.
c. Zipline. Allows Passengers to race across on a Zip Line suspended nine decks above the Vessel’s Boardwalk®. Restrictions: Must weigh no less than 75lbs and no more than 275 lbs, and be at least 52 inches tall.
d. RipCord® by iFLY. Allows Passengers to float suspended in the air in this skydiving simulator on deck. Restrictions: Must be at least 3 years of age. Passengers shorter than 6 feet must weigh less than 230 lbs. Passengers 6 feet and taller must weigh less than 250 lbs. Must wear equipment provided.
e. Circus Trapeze School. Trapeze School at the SeaPlex® allows Passengers to take flying trapeze lessons. Safety mats are provided to cushion Your landing. Restrictions: Must be at least 6 years of age, and able to climb a ladder and hang on a trapeze.
f. Roller Skating Rink. Passengers may engage in unsupervised roller skating at the Vessel’s roller-skating rink. Restrictions: Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied on the rink by a parent or Legal Guardian. Helmets must be worn. All other safety equipment provided is optional, but highly recommended. It is the responsibility of the Passenger to make sure that their skates, and helmet, and those of any minors, fit properly and are properly fastened.
g. Sky Pad. Allows Passengers to participate in a supervised bungee trampoline experience. Passenger must be strapped into a safety harness, will be fitted with a virtual reality headset, and suspended by bungee cords over a trampoline. During this activity, Passenger determines how high to jump or whether to jump at all. Restrictions: Must be at least 5 years old to jump and at least 7 years old to jump while wearing a virtual reality headset. Otherwise, wearing of virtual reality headset is optional. Must weigh at least 20 lbs and no more than 240 lbs.
h. FlowRider. The FlowRider® surf simulator causes 30,000 gallons of water per minute to rush underneath the rider at 30 mph creating force similar to 5-ft oceanwaves in the rear wipe-out area, whereas in the front wipe-out area the water depth may be as little as 1 inch. Although the fall area is padded, there is a high risk of injury upon falling and upon being swept by the rushing water into the back of the rear wipe-out area and forced against the back wall. Participants must be at least 58 inches tall to stand up surf and 52 inches to Boogie Board. No loose articles may be worn including knee braces, arm braces, leg braces, hats or sunglasses.
WARNING/ACKNOWLEDGMNENT OF RISK: THE ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE ARE ALL VOLUNTARY AND ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL GUESTS. YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN MAY SUFFER MINOR OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJUR(IES) OR DEATH. THE RISKS OF INJURY INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): BROKEN BONES, FRACTURES, CONCUSSIONS, DIZZINESS, MOTION SICKNESS, DISLOCATIONS, CONTUSIONS, TORN LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS, SPRAINS AND STRAINS, CUTS TO THE HEAD, BODY AND/OR LIMBS, TORN FINGER AND TOE NAILS, BUMPS AND BRUISES, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, ABRASIONS AND/OR LACERATIONS. ALTHOUGH RARE, CATASTROPHIC INJURIES MAY OCCUR, AND COULD INCLUDE PERMANENT DISABILITY, SPINAL INJURY, PARALYSIS, OR DEATH. PARTICIPANTS ELECT TO VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY(IES) WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY AND IDENTIFIED BELOW. PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS TRAVELLING WITH MINOR CHILDREN WHO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITY ARE DEEMED TO HAVE WARNED THE CHILDREN OF THESE RISKS AND ASSUMED THE RISK ON THE CHILD’S BEHALF.
15. USE OF PHOTOS, VIDEOS OR RECORDINGS:
a. Guest hereby grants to Carrier (and its assignees and licensees) the exclusive right throughout the universe and in perpetuity to include photographic, video, audio and other visual or audio portrayals of Passenger taken during or in connection with the Cruise or CruiseTour;(including any images, likenesses or voices) in any medium of any nature whatsoever (including the right to edit, combine with other materials or create any type of derivative thereof) for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity, promotional, training or otherwise, without compensation to the Guest. Such grant shall include the unrestricted right to copy, revise, distribute, display and sell photographs, images, films, tapes, drawings or recordings in any type of media (including but not limited to the Internet). Guest hereby agrees that all rights, title and interest therein (including all worldwide copyrights therein) shall be Carrier’s sole property, free from any claims by Passenger or any person deriving any rights or interest from Passenger.
a. Guest hereby grants to Carrier (and its assignees and licensees) the exclusive right throughout the universe and in perpetuity to include photographic, video, audio and other visual or audio portrayals of Passenger taken during or in connection with the Cruise or CruiseTour;(including any images, likenesses or voices) in any medium of any nature whatsoever (including the right to edit, combine with other materials or create any type of derivative thereof) for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity, promotional, training or otherwise, without compensation to the Guest. Such grant shall include the unrestricted right to copy, revise, distribute, display and sell photographs, images, films, tapes, drawings or recordings in any type of media (including but not limited to the Internet). Guest hereby agrees that all rights, title and interest therein (including all worldwide copyrights therein) shall be Carrier’s sole property, free from any claims by Passenger or any person deriving any rights or interest from Passenger.
b. Guest hereby agrees that any recording (whether audio or video or otherwise) or photograph of Guest, other guests, crew or third parties onboard the Vessel or depicting the Vessel, its design, equipment or otherwise shall not be used for any commercial purpose, in any media broadcast or for any other nonprivate use without the express written consent of Operator. The Operator shall be entitled to take any reasonable measure to enforce this provision.
16. YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
Passenger acknowledges and confirms that any travel agent utilized by Passenger in connection with the issuance of this Ticket Contract is, for all purposes, Passenger’s agent and Carrier shall not be liable for any representation made by said travel agent. Passenger shall remain liable at all times to Carrier for the price of passage. Passenger understands and agrees that receipt of this Ticket Contract or any other information or notices by Passenger’s travel agent shall be deemed receipt by the Passenger as of the date of receipt by the agent. Passenger acknowledges that Carrier is not responsible for the financial condition or integrity of any travel agent.
Passenger acknowledges and confirms that any travel agent utilized by Passenger in connection with the issuance of this Ticket Contract is, for all purposes, Passenger’s agent and Carrier shall not be liable for any representation made by said travel agent. Passenger shall remain liable at all times to Carrier for the price of passage. Passenger understands and agrees that receipt of this Ticket Contract or any other information or notices by Passenger’s travel agent shall be deemed receipt by the Passenger as of the date of receipt by the agent. Passenger acknowledges that Carrier is not responsible for the financial condition or integrity of any travel agent.
17. SEVERABILITY:
Any provision of this Agreement that is determined in any jurisdiction to be unenforceable for any reason shall be deemed severed from this Agreement in that jurisdiction only and all remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Any provision of this Agreement that is determined in any jurisdiction to be unenforceable for any reason shall be deemed severed from this Agreement in that jurisdiction only and all remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
18. TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
This Ticket Contract may not be assigned, sold or otherwise transferred by the Passenger. Among other things, this means that the Passenger cannot sell or transfer this Ticket Contract to someone else, and Carrier shall not be liable to the Passenger or any other person in possession of a Ticket Contract for honoring or refunding such Ticket Contract when presented by such other person. The Carrier may assign, convey or transfer its rights in this Agreement to any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Carrier who is scheduled to operate the Vessel at the time of the Cruise.
This Ticket Contract may not be assigned, sold or otherwise transferred by the Passenger. Among other things, this means that the Passenger cannot sell or transfer this Ticket Contract to someone else, and Carrier shall not be liable to the Passenger or any other person in possession of a Ticket Contract for honoring or refunding such Ticket Contract when presented by such other person. The Carrier may assign, convey or transfer its rights in this Agreement to any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Carrier who is scheduled to operate the Vessel at the time of the Cruise.
19. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PURCHASES:
To the extent permitted or required by law, this Agreement also covers Carrier’s Royal Caribbean Travel Protection ProgramSM products, shore excursions, land and hotel packages.
To the extent permitted or required by law, this Agreement also covers Carrier’s Royal Caribbean Travel Protection ProgramSM products, shore excursions, land and hotel packages.
20. OPERATOR:
This ticket contract was designed for guests who first receive their passenger ticket contract at pier check-in. Depending upon your actual sailing, the Operator for a Royal Caribbean International sailing may be one of the following entities:
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132
RCL Cruises Ltd., 2nd Floor, Building 3, The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0NY.
This ticket contract was designed for guests who first receive their passenger ticket contract at pier check-in. Depending upon your actual sailing, the Operator for a Royal Caribbean International sailing may be one of the following entities:
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132
RCL Cruises Ltd., 2nd Floor, Building 3, The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0NY.
21. SUPPLEMENT CHARGES:
Operator reserves the right to impose a supplemental charge relating to unanticipated occurrences including, but not limited to, increases in the price of fuel. Any such supplement charges may apply, at Operator’s sole discretion, to both existing and new bookings (regardless of whether such bookings have been paid in full). Such supplements are not included in the Cruise or CruiseTour Fare.
Operator reserves the right to impose a supplemental charge relating to unanticipated occurrences including, but not limited to, increases in the price of fuel. Any such supplement charges may apply, at Operator’s sole discretion, to both existing and new bookings (regardless of whether such bookings have been paid in full). Such supplements are not included in the Cruise or CruiseTour Fare.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MY MICKEY VACATION TRAVEL AND/OR DREAMS FULFILLED TRAVEL
I have reviewed the dates, times, payment due dates, and cancellation policy for reservations made on my behalf by My Mickey Vacation Travel, and I agree that they are correct and accurate. Notice: Passenger(s) are required to carry proper identification when traveling. You as the traveler are responsible for understanding & obtaining the proper travel documents in advance of your travel commencement.
My Mickey Vacation Travel acts as a sales agent for any airline, hotel, car-rental company, tour operator, cruise line, or other service provider named in your itinerary (“Suppliers”). My Mickey Vacation Travel is not responsible for acts or omissions of the Suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their own schedules. For Walt Disney World travel, I give my express permission to representatives of My Mickey Vacation Travel to create a My Disney Experience account on my behalf on the Disney website for purposes of planning my vacation. I understand that my representative from My Mickey Vacation Travel will review all privacy settings with me, and will provide all information necessary as it relates to integrated experiences while at Walt Disney World, including but not limited to dining and other features. I also understand and agree that I may opt out of any integration with my experience at Walt Disney World. I agree to all of the terms and conditions of My Disney Experience as found at http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/park-experience-terms-andconditions.html, and authorize my representative of My Mickey Vacation Travel to accept these terms on my behalf.
My Mickey Vacation Travel assumes no responsibility for and shall not be liable for any refund, personal injury, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be caused by: (1) any defaults, wrongful or negligent acts, or omissions of the Suppliers; (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, craft, equipment, or instrumentality owned, operated, or otherwise used or provided by the Suppliers; or (3) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under My Mickey Vacation Travel’s control. You hereby release My Mickey Vacation Travel from all claims arising out of any problem covered in this paragraph.
You agree that the courts in Orange County, Florida will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or My Mickey Vacation Travel, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Fee Based Services: My Mickey Vacation Travel offers fee-based travel planning services which are separate and distinct from the booking services provided as an agent of any supplier. Fee bases services are available for consulting and itinerary planning. Any and all planning fees will be discussed in advance between the travel agent and the client. Fees for such services will be collected by My Mickey Vacation Travel via credit cards through a secure merchant service. At no time will My Mickey Vacation Travel ever use our merchant service to collect a travel deposit on behalf of a supplier. My Mickey Vacation Travel will be held harmless, assumes no liability, and expresses no warranty as to these services. Although every effort will be made by My Mickey Vacation Travel to obtain any and all requested advance dining reservations, if requested, My Mickey Vacation Travel can not be held liable for any inventory issues on behalf of the suppliers that prohibit the obtaining of specific reservation times.
I further understand and acknowledge that travel to many parts of the world may involve the risk of a variety of hazards to my health and/or safety, including but not limited to disease, crime, terrorism, and warfare. Because each traveler’s risk tolerance is different, [your travel agency name] is not in a position to advise me whether I should travel to any particular place at any particular time. Rather, to assist me in making an informed decision, I should refer to objective third-party sources of travel information, such as that maintained by the U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov). For medical information, My Mickey Vacation Travel recommends contacting the Centers for Disease Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel.
I will review my travel documents for accuracy upon receipt and understand that I may contact My Mickey Vacation Travel if I have any questions. I understand that discounted fares typically involve restrictions and that changing any aspect of my travel arrangements may result in the payment of additional money.
I have been advised to use a credit card as this may offer me the opportunity to dispute the charge should a vendor cease operating.
I understand that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires me to carry a government-issued identification card in order to board a flight. I have been advised that the name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the same such data that is listed on my airline ticket and in my booking records. I acknowledge that my failure to strictly comply with these requirements may result in denied boarding or an undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing me to miss my flight. I further acknowledge that beginning on October 1, 2020, I must present a driver’s license or another form of identification that complies with the requirements of the Federal Real ID Act (see www.dhs.gov/real-id for more information).
I understand that if traveling internationally, I must have a valid passport and, depending upon my destination and nationality, I may need to obtain one or more visas.
Note to Client: Passport and visa information may be obtained by contacting the Travel Agent Section of the U.S. State Department at 202.647.5225 or by visiting the State Department’s Web site at travel.state.gov. Non-U.S. passport holders should be sure to contact the embassies of their destination and transit countries to obtain entrance requirements. To obtain medical information, you may contact the Centers for Disease Control at 404.332.4559 or visit the CDC’s Web site at www.cdc.gov
I understand that the airline tickets, air tours or other products I am purchasing are subject to supplemental price increases that may be imposed after the date of purchase. Post-purchase price increases may be applied due to additional costs imposed by a supplier or government. I acknowledge that I may be charged additional sums by [your travel agency name] to offset increased fees, fuel surcharges, taxes, fluctuations in foreign exchange markets or any combination thereof. I hereby consent to any post-purchase price increases and authorize [your travel agency name] to charge my credit card for such additional amounts.
COVID-19 DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE
- Health and Other Hazards: You agree that it is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for unsafe conditions or health hazards including pandemics or other illnesses. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at www.travel.state.gov, click on “Find International travel Information” then click on “Country Information”, and fill in the name of the destination country. For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/travel, then click on “Destinations” and scroll to the name of the destination country.
- Vaccination Requirements and Other Rules: We have no responsibility for COVID-19-related requirements that travel suppliers and governments may impose from time to time, such as required vaccinations, health affidavit forms, COVID-19 screenings prior to departure or upon arrival, face coverings, or quarantines. For the latest COVID-19 government travel regulations, we recommend going to IATA’s website at https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm. For the latest travel supplier requirements, check the website of each supplier, and keep checking because these rules are constantly changing, and we are not responsible for those changes.
- Financial Condition of Travel Suppliers: We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of travel suppliers or their failure to adhere to their own schedules, provide services or refunds, financial default, or failure to honor future trip credits. We have no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers, and we have no liability for recommending a trip credit in lieu of a refund.
- Rebooking: If requested, we will assist with obtaining any refunds due or rebooking trips using future credits, but we will charge a nonrefundable fee for such services.
- Insurance: For your protection, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and travel accident insurance. Please note that, unless you buy a cancel-for-any-reason policy, most policies have a specific clause stating they do not cover epidemics and pandemics, especially when travel warnings are in place. No representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance. You agree to hold us harmless for your election not to purchase travel insurance or for any denial of claim by travel insurer as it relates to COVID-19 or any other claim under the policy.
- RELEASE: YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS AND DANGERS COVERED IN PARAGRAPHS 1-3 ABOVE, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND DANGERS.
Claims Deadline and Exclusive Jurisdiction: You agree to present any claims against us within 30 days after your trip ends and to file suit within one year of the incident, and you acknowledge that this expressly limits the applicable statute of limitations to one year. You agree that the courts in Orange County, Florida will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or us, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
I understand that I may purchase travel insurance to cover certain risks inherent in travel such as supplier bankruptcy and the inability to travel due to a medical or personal emergency.