Immigration: All U.S. passengers are required to have proof of citizenship in the form of a a valid passport, or a certified copy of a birth certificate along with a government issued photo ID such as a driver's license. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. Passengers denied boarding are not eligible for a refund. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details.
Deposit Requirements: A Deposit of $150 per person is required to reserve your category. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure (December 8, 2008). Payment can be made by personal check or money order. Credit cards payments will only be accepted for the full price of the cruise fare at the time of booking. Installments cannot be made on credit cards. Cabin number will be assigned when full payment is received.
Cancellations and Refunds: All cancellation requests must be addressed to Templeton Tours in writing. Cancellation fees will be charged as follows:
Airline ticket cancellation is subject to the cancellation policy of the specific airline. In most cases tickets are non-refundable. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended. A Cancellation Waiver from TTI will be offered with the confirmation of your booking.
Passage Contract: The attention of the passengers is specifically directed to conditions of transportation set forth in the passage contract of the ticket of Carnival Cruise Line General Sales Agents and Operators.
Accommodations: Prices are from Tampa, FL based on two full-paying passengers per cabin. Third and/or Fourth adults in a cabin with two full-paying passengers pay $695 each. Children (through age 15) in a cabin with two full-paying passengers pay $285 each. Additional charge for single occupancy is $795. Templeton Tours reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to refuse passage to any passenger who may require assistance beyond that which they are able to provide.
Gratuities and Port Charges: All passengers must pay $165.00 tips and port charges regardless of age. (Port Charges are comprised of U.S. Customs Fees, International Departure Taxes, and Non-Commissionable cruise line charges.) Gratuities are prepaid to your cabin steward, waiter, busboy, and Maitre'd. This charge will be included on your statement from Templeton Tours.
Fare Inclusive: Your cruise rate includes ocean transportation, accommodations, service and meals, using the ship as your hotel. It does not include shore excursions which are optional, nor port charges and gratuities.
Advanced or Delayed Sailings: In the event of strike, lockouts, riots or stoppage of labor from whatever causes, or for any other reason whatsoever beyond the control of the cruise line, the cruise line in its sole discretion may cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing or call at any port and may, but is not obligated to, substitute another vessel, and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, or substitution.
Embarkation: The Inspiration sails from Tampa, FL at 4:00PM on Monday, February 9, 2009. Embarkation begins at 12:30PM. You should be on board no later than one hour before sailing.
Disembarkation: The Inspiration returns to Tampa, FL at 9:00AM on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Allow 1-2 hours for disembarkation, customs and immigration formalities.
Ship's Doctor: The doctor will make customary charges for treating passengers at their request.
Oxygen Users: Persons requiring oxygen or oxygen therapy will not be allowed aboard the Inspiration as a passenger or visitor without prior written permission from Carnival Cruise Line. Baggage Allowance: 200 pounds of personal baggage per person.
Baggage Liability: Liability for loss or damage to personal baggage in connection with the vessel shall be limited according to the Cruise Ticket Provisions. Liability for loss or damage to baggage in connection with air, rental car, motorcoach, hotel and ground transfers shall be the responsibility of the provider of such services and in accordance with applicable limitations.
