Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Queen Elizabeth is operated by Cunard Line Limited and Queen Elizabeth fly/ cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Cunard brochure for Queen Elizabeth 2011. All passengers must complete and sign a Cunard and Travelrite International booking form.
Deposit and Payment:
A deposit of $500 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to the client. The client must confirm the booking by paying a fly/cruise deposit equal to 25 percent of the fly/cruise fare within seven days of the booking being confirmed. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must also complete and return a Cunard reservation form to Travelrite International. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of Queen Elizabeth fly/cruise. A 1% administration charge will be added to payment by Visa and Master Card. 3% administration charge will be added for payments by Amex and Diners.
Cancellation Charges:
| Days prior to Departure |
Cancellation Fee |
| Over 120 days |
10% of full fare |
| 120 - 91 days |
25% of full fare |
| 90 - 61 days |
50% of full fare |
| 60 - 31 days |
75% of full fare |
| 30 days or less |
100 % of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice |
100 % of full fare |
Refunds:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
Travel Documents:
All passengers will require a valid passport. If not an Australian passport holder please check with Travelrite International regarding visa requirements.
Travel Insurance:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage:
Passengers qualify for a 20kg free baggage allowance on flights to join or return from the cruise.
Minimum Tour Numbers:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 60 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
Responsibilities:
his holiday is operated by Travelrite International Pty Ltd (Licence No 30858). Travelrite International Pty Ltd, it’s agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to or in connection with these fly/cruises shall act only as agents in making arrangements with carriers, hotels, transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, terrorism, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at own risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of these fly/cruises and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/ cruises. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Queen Elizabeth fly/cruise passage contract with Cunard Line Limited, detailed on the back of the Cunard reservation form. If you do not have a copy of this form please contact us and we will send one to you.
How To Book:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a deposit of $500.00 per person to: Travelrite International Pty Ltd 298 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 033 436,
Telephone (03) 9836 2522,
Fax (03) 9836 8068,
Email balwyn@travelrite.com.au
Website www.travelrite.com.au/booking.shtml
About Travelrite International:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 25 years and operating in Victoria for more than 30 years. It has two fully licensed ( No:30858) offices at Balwyn and Heathmont which are also accredited with IATA. As such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotels, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.
