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GENERAL INFORMATION | TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AIRPORT CHECK-IN PGC is unable to accommodate children under one year vesselorscheduledairtourdeparturewhenincluded. Final
ItishighlyrecommendedthatallGuestscheckinatleast
of age and reserves the right to restrict the number of those payment must be received within 48 hours for bookings
two(2)hourspriortodeparturefordomesticflightsand
under three years of age. Babysitting services cannot be made within 30 days of departure. Payments cannot be
three(3)hourspriortodepartureforinternationalflights.
arranged in advance nor are guaranteed. Parents must transferred to alternative bookings within 120 days of
be diligent to guard their children while on or near the sailing. Payment may be made by personal check, American
AIR TRANSPORTATION balconies. The ships are not equipped to provide pre-natal, Express, Visa, or MasterCard.
Air transportation is based on Economy/Coach or simi-
post-natal or pediatric services.
lar class of service on scheduled or charter services of IATA,
DRESS CODE FOR EVENINGS
U.S. or international air carriers. Designated air departure
CRUISE DOCUMENTS
Evenings on board are elegant, yet they are not formal.
or return cities are at the discretion of PGC and are subject
Cruise documents and airline tickets will be sent to “Country Club Casual” or resort wear is appropriate for all
to change without notice. PGC reserves the right to choose
Guests after receipt of final payment and required Guest in- evenings. For gentlemen, this means slacks and a button-
the air carrier, routing and scheduling to and from each city
formation, approximately 25 days prior to departure. down shirt, for example. No ties are required at any time,
and the right to substitute charter flights for scheduled air
although gentlemen may wish to bring one blazer to wear
and vice versa. Service is subject to availability during holi-
CRUISE FARES:
on the evening of the Captain’s Welcome Reception. For
day periods. All airfares quoted are subject to change with-
SINGLES, TRIPLES AND CHILDREN
ladies, pantsuits or informal cocktail attire are recom-
out notice. Airfare is not guaranteed until full payment for
ThecruisefaresshownareinU.S.dollarsandareper
mended. Please note that jeans, shorts and tee-shirts are
the cruise/air package has been received and documents/
person,doubleoccupancy.PGCreservestherighttolimit
not appropriate for evening wear on board.
airline tickets have been issued. Airline tickets issued by
thenumberofsingleoccupancycabinsonanysailing.Single
PGC may be restricted as a result of the type of airfare
fareforcategoriesOS,GS,A,B,CandDis100%oflisted
EMBARKATION/DISEMBARKATION
arranged. As a result, you may find that your ticket may not
cruisefare.Singlesupplementforstaterooms763,764and Please refer to your cruise ticket for confirmation of
be reissued or exchanged for another air carrier or routing.
categoriesEandFis$1,295-$2,565inadditiontolisted embarkation time. All Guests disembarking should plan on
Cancellation or rebooking charges may be assessed by the
cruisefareandvariesbyvoyage.Children11andunderas vacating their stateroom shortly after arrival time.
airline for any changes made to the ticket. These charges
triplespay50%oftheminimumcategoryfare.Adultsand
FLIGHT CONFIRMATIONS
are the sole responsibility of the Guest. Advance seat selec-
children12andaboveastriplesincategoriesB-Fpay50%
tion is subject to the policy of the participating air carrier
oftheminimumcategoryfare,whilethosebookedincate-
PGCconfirmspreliminaryflightschedules60daysprior
and may not be available. The service and responsibility of
goriesOS-Apaytheminimumcruisefare.Thefarepaidby
todeparture.Finalscheduleswillbeincludedwithyour
the air carrier used in conjunction with any PGC cruise pro-
theGuestcoversallnormalshipboardservices,meals,
cruisedocumentation.Becauseairlinesoccasionallychange
gram is subject to and limited by the “Contract of Carriage”
gratuities,accommodationsandfacilities.Itdoesnotcover
flightschedules,werecommendyoureconfirmyourflight
as specified by the air carrier for each ticket issued.
airfare(unlessotherwisespecified),shoreexcursions,sight-
numbersandtimes72hoursbeforedeparture.Forairline
seeingormealsashore,portcharges,NAFTAorairlinetaxes,
seatassignments,specialmealrequestsandtheadditionof
BAGGAGE airandcruiseshipfuelsurcharges,airlineticketfees,pre-
frequentflyernumberstorecords,youmustcontacttheair-
The amount of personal baggage allowed on our vessels
miumliquor,wines,laundryorvaletservicesoranyother
linespersonallyorthroughyourtravelagent.
is not limited, but airlines do have limitations. Airlines have
itemsorservicesofapersonalnatureunlessotherwisespec-
GRATUITIES
become very strict about the size and weight of checked
ified.Airtaxesandairandcruiseshipfuelsurchargesarees-
and carry-on luggage. Guests are strongly encouraged to
timatedbyPGCatthetimeofsalebasedontaxesandfuel
All shipboard gratuities for onboard staff are included in
contact the airline(s) directly regarding the specific policies
surchargesleviedbyaircarrierstravelingtoyourdestination
your cruise fare.
that apply to your flight itinerary. Guests are solely respon-
andfuel/oilpricesintheworldatthattime.Theamount
GUEST PROTECTION PROGRAM
sible for any excess baggage fees charged by the airline at
hereinmayvary.Thecruiseshipfuelsurchargeisadditional
the time of check-in. PGC is not responsible for damaged,
revenuetoPGC.PGCmakeseveryefforttoadheretothe
We want to ensure that your PGC vacation is not only
misplaced or lost baggage or other personal property of the
specificsshowninthisoranypublication.However,
exceptional, but also worry-free. That’s why we make the
Guests.
circumstancesmaynecessitatevariations.Pre-registered
Guest Protection Program available to our Guests. It is the
Baggage for hotel programs: please note that domestic
roomsforearlycheck-in,flightschedules,hotelsandtransfer
easy and affordable way to protect your vacation invest-
Air Tahiti flights have a strict baggage limit of 20 kg (44 lbs)
pricesarebasedonexchangeratesandavailablecontractsat
ment should you need to cancel your trip and to protect
per person. Excess baggage may be carried for a fee and
thetimeofprinting.
yourself against unexpected occurrences and expenses
paid directly to the airline.
The company reserves the right to change these prices
while travelling. It allows you peace of mind while you travel
for exchange rate and other fluctuations at its discretion.
with us. Complete details on terms and conditions are fully
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS All cruise and air fares listed are in effect at the time of
presented in the Description of Coverage insert included
DATE OF REQUEST CHARGES printing. Cruise fare is guaranteed when the payment of
with PGC invoices or are available by calling the plan ad-
Cancellationrequestsreceivedwithin120daysofsailing
deposit is received; the only exception is an event causing
ministrator, TripMate at (800) 888-7292.
willbesubjecttothefollowingcharges:
significant change in company operating costs, such as a
HEALTH AND MEDICAL MATTERS
Deposited reservation Administrative Fee of
major change in world conditions, a sharp increase in fuel,
Each Guest represents and warrants that he or she is
cancelled more than $100 per person
oil prices or other circumstances beyond the control of
physically and otherwise fit to travel on the voyage. PGC will
120 days prior to
PGC. All information contained herein is subject to change.
not accept reservations for Guests who will be past the 6th
initial vacation date
CURRENCY
month of pregnancy by the end of their cruise. Any physical
120-91 days prior to 10% of fare per person
PGCrequiresthatallpaymentsmadetothecompany
disability that may require attention or treatment must be
initial vacation date
shallbeinU.S.dollars,theofficialcurrencyaboardship.At
reported to PGC at the time of booking. Guests confined to
90-61 days prior to 20% of fare per person
thetimeofembarkation,werequestaconfidentialregistra-
wheelchairs must notify PGC at the time of booking and
initial vacation date
tionofanacceptedcreditcard.Thenightpriortoyourfinal
should be aware that the Marina is not accessible via eleva-
60-31 days prior to 50% of fare per person
disembarkationfromtheship,adetailedstatementofyour
tor. Most ports on the cruise require tenders to go ashore
initial vacation date
shipboardchargesforonboardservicesandproductswillbe
and may preclude a wheelchair Guest from leaving the ves-
deliveredtoyoursuite.Allsuchchargesmustbepaidinfull
sel. This decision must be made by the ship’s Captain and
30-0 days prior to 100% of fare per person
bycash,traveler’scheckoracceptedcreditcard(Visa,Mas-
is binding. PGC strongly recommends that wheelchair
initial vacation date
terCardandAmericanExpress).Wheninmajorportsofcall,
Guests travel with someone who is able to assist them.
or non-appearance at
localbankrepresentativesmaybeonboardtoconvertU.S.
Shipboard medical services and facilities, including doctor,
the time of sailing
dollarstolocalcurrencyforyourconvenience.Incertain
nurse and medications, are available to all guests at a rea-
CHILDREN
portsofcall,duetolocalregulations,theshippurser’soffice
sonable charge.
willnotbeabletoexchangeforeigncurrencyforU.S.dollars.
ITINERARY
Any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by
an adult over the age of 21. If the adult accompanying this
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
Guests acknowledge that the scheduled itinerary is
child is not a parent, a “Parental Consent Guardianship Adepositof20%ofthepassagefareisrequiredwithin
subject to delay, modification, or port-of-call cancellation
Form” must be signed by parent or legal guardian and 72hoursofreservationtoconfirmabooking.Finalpayment
due to weather and other causes beyond the control of
received by PGC prior to sailing. mustbereceivedninety(90)dayspriortodepartureofthe
PGC. If necessary, at the sole discretion of PGC, PGC may
substitute ports of call or make tinerary changes. Further,
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