We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won’t be left alone; the Travelrite tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort. Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day. Smart Casual Guest attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home. Skirts/ dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies, suit pants with dinner jackets for men. Formal Evening gowns and cocktail dresses for women and Tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie for men. There will be two formal evenings on your cruise.
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The sight of Emerald Princess simply takes your breath away. The instant you step aboard Emerald Princess everything is taken care of and there is an incredible array of on-board activities, from the ScholarShip@Sea enrichment series and the unique Lotus Spa to spectacular evening entertainment in multiple venues. There are four sparkling swimming pools, a Grand Casino, bars, virtual golf, an impressive library and one of the largest internet cafes at sea. Emerald Princess is fitted with over 700 balconies where passengers can step out and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze. Sports lovers can make the most of the gym and fitness area, jogging track, paddle tennis, virtual golf simulators, swim-against-the-current lap pool and the 9-hole mini-golf course. The Lotus Spa offers a tempting range of pampering possibilities and there is also a hair salon and duty-free shopping. Entertainment on board Emerald Princess is wide-ranging and simply world-class.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Wednesday 2 October, 2024 Depart Australia to New York
Today we board our overnight flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to
New York. We arrive the same day as we depart because we cross the International
Date Line. We will be met at the airport by our private coach and transferred to
our hotel.
DAY 2 Thursday 3 October, 2024 New York, USA
Today we have a sightseeing tour of New York City. We will see the major sites of
the city including the Empire State Building, Wall Street, the Rockefeller Centre,
Fifth Avenue, Times Square and much more. We will also visit 9/11 Memorial, once
the site of the World Trade Centre. The rest of the afternoon is free for sightseeing
and shopping. A walk up 5th Avenue is an unforgettable experience, as is walking
around Soho, Tribeca, Brooklyn or Central Park. We will enjoy an included welcome
dinner this evening.
DAY 3 Friday 4 October, 2024 New York
This morning we travel by boat to the famous Statue of Liberty. A gift from the
French to American people in 1886 and engineered by Gustave Eiffel, it has been
the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years. We then
travel to historic Ellis Island where half the population of the US entered the
United States for the first time. We will see the route that new immigrants took
through the processing room, medical appraisal room and entry room.
DAY 4 Saturday 5 October, 2024 Boston
We transfer to Boston today. On the way we will stop in Newport Rhode Island.
In the 19th century, Newport was America’s Versailles. It was here that the great
merchant princes and rubber barons of the ‘Gilded Age’ erected the elaborate
summerhouses they so ingenuously dubbed ‘cottages’. At the height of its
splendour, a Newport season was a giddy whirl of grand fêtes, yacht races and
elaborate beach picnics for assorted Vanderbilts, Astors and Morgan’s. Today, it is
the privileged traveller who marvels at the splendour of great mansions like The
Breakers, The Elms, or Rosecliff.
DAY 5 Sunday 6 October, 2024 Boston
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Boston, known as the cradle of American
Independence, and is now New England’s centre for finance and technology. The
home of Harvard University, the area is among the most varied and interesting
in America. We will have a city tour with a local guide. During the tour we follow
some of the Freedom Trail that covers sites associated with the American War
of Independence. We will see Bunker Hill, site of the first battle of the war, Paul
Revere’s House, Kings Chapel, Boston Harbour, site of the famous Boston tea party
and more.
DAY 6 Monday 7 October, 2024 Boston/Embarkation
This morning will be free for shopping and sightseeing. This afternoon the group
will be transferred to the Emerald Princess. Enjoy the spectacular view of the
Boston skyline as we depart this wonderful city.
DAY 7 Tuesday 8 October, 2024 Rockland, Maine
This morning we arrive in Rockland, Maine. The quintessential coastal New
England town, Rockport, boasts historic homes and shops. Known as the “Lobster
Capital of the World,” it’s a mecca for foodies with a taste for fresh, local seafood.
We will enjoy a walking tour of the town and waterfront. A very enjoyable and
relaxing day.
DAY 8 Wednesday 9 October, 2024 Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada
Saint John, Canada’s oldest settlement, is the gateway to the scenic wonders
of New Brunswick. One of Canada’s oldest provinces, New Brunswick remains
remarkably unspoiled: 85 percent of the province remains unsettled. New
Brunswick boasts vast forests, purling streams, gentle hills, rich farmlands, and a
spectacular coastline dotted by historic towns. Nature also blessed the area with
one of her most astonishing phenomena: the reversing River Rapids. The fierce
tides of the Bay of Fundy rise with such force that they actually cause the St. John
River to reverse direction and its waters to flow upstream. Saint John’s history dates
to 1604, when the Sieur de Champlain landed nearby on the feast day of Saint John
the Baptist. After the American Revolution, American Loyalists flocked to the area.
Saint John became a thriving industrial port. But the catastrophic fire of 1877,
declining commerce and decades of neglect gave the town a sad and careworn
look for decades. That changed in recent years. Redevelopment of the waterfront
and the old district has restored Saint John’s charm and its sense of history.
DAY 9 Thursday 10 October, 2024 At sea
The morning will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship. This
afternoon join the group for a fun game of trivia, with prizes for the winners.
DAY 10 Friday 11 October, 2024 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
This morning our guided sightseeing tour takes us to Halifax’s historic waterfront,
where we will hear tales of the Halifax Explosion of 1917, and enjoy the scenic
Old Town area. We see the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where over 100 victims of
the Titanic are buried. We will also visit the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove,
home to one of the most spectacular lighthouses in Canada. Peggy’s Cove is
famed for its picturesque and typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched
along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Although
this unique environment has been designated a preservation area, it is still an
active fishing community.
DAY 11 Saturday 12 October, 2024 Sydney, Nova Scotia
Today we will enjoy a walking tour of the Colonial Town of Old Sydney, founded
by Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution. We will see buildings that were
constructed in the late 18th century and turn of the 19th century. The tour will also
take us to St. Patrick’s, the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Cape Breton; Cossit
House, built in 1787; and Jost House, offering interesting exhibits from this same
period.
DAY 12 Sunday 13 October, 2024 Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island, Canada
We dock in Charlottetown, the gracious capital of Prince Edward Island, with
street’s lined with colourful planters. Prince Edward Island is the location for the
novel Anne of Green Gables and the home of the author Lucy Maud Montgomery.
We visit Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silverbush. This is the spacious house,
where the author was married in 1911. We then tour some of the island and see
the spectacular scenery and a lighthouse before we return to Charlottetown and
the ship.
DAY 13 Monday 14 October, 2024 At sea
The morning will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship. This
afternoon join the group for a fun game of bingo, with prizes for the winners.
DAY 14 Tuesday 15 October, 2024 Saguenay, Canada
Located north of Québec City and emptying into the St. Lawrence River,
Saguenay is the most southerly fjord in the Northern Hemisphere. The fjord and
its surrounding dense woodlands supported native peoples for centuries, but it
only took about 50 years for European settlers to deforest most of it in the late
19th century. We dock in the charming village of Saguenay, where we visit the
district of Chicoutimi, known for its decidedly French atmosphere and a touch of
the Old World, and learn about the area’s culture and history.
DAY 15 Wednesday 16 October, 2024 Quebec City, Canada
We arrive in the historic city of Quebec today. Founded in 1608 the Old Town of
Quebec is the only walled city in North America and is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. At over 400 years-old the city is known for its cobblestone streets and squares
and historic buildings. We will enjoy a walking tour through the charming streets
of Québec’s Old Town, best explored on foot, to discover nearly four centuries
of history in what is essentially a living museum. See Place-Royale where typical
stone buildings surrounding the historic square that constitutes the heart of
the Lower Town. It is home to North America’s oldest Catholic Church – Notre-Damedes- Victoires. Petit-Champlain Street, around the corner from Place-Royale,
is a charming pedestrian only area. The lower town has streets lined with shops
and art galleries, which reflect the street’s 18th century heritage. We see the Royal
Battery, which has been reconstructed and replicas of 18th century canons are
on display. We travel to Place Royal Square in the upper town, which was the hub
of the city’s economic activity until the mid-19th century. We see the Citadel and
Quebec’s fortifications.
DAY 16 Thursday 17 October, 2024 Montreal, Canada
We disembark the ship this morning and travel to the city of Montreal, founded in
1642 by French colonists. By the 1860s it was the economic heart of Canada. Today
it is the second biggest city in Canada, only to Toronto, and the largest French-speaking city in Canada. On arrival we enjoy a guided tour of Old Montreal. We
see bustling Place Jacques Cartier and the Basilique Notre Dame, situated in
Place D’Armes. We see the Old Seminary built by Sulpician missionaries in 1685,
the oldest building in Montreal. The downtown area of Montreal has a North
American look, with wide thoroughfares winding through a forest of skyscrapers.
We check-in to our hotel in the afternoon.
DAY 17 Friday 18 October, 2024 Montreal
This morning we visit Chateau de Ramezay, built in 1705 as the residence of
Montreal Governor Claude de Ramezay. It is now a museum of early Quebec
history and the enclosed garden next door has been re-created to resemble one
like those cultivated by Montreal’s nobility in the 18th century. It was the first
building in Québec to be classified as a historic monument. This evening we will
enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate our journey.
DAY 18 Saturday 19 October, 2024 Departure
This morning we say farewell to Montreal and transfer to the airport for our return
flight to Australia.
DAY 19 Sunday 20 October, 2024 In flight
DAY 20 Monday 21 October, 2024 Arrive Australia
Tour members arrive back in Australia. The tour concludes.
| Stateroom | Cabin Category | Deck | Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IF | Inside | 5,8,14,15 | $10,990 | $14,490 |
| ID | Inside | 9,10,11,12 | $11,290 | $14,990 |
| IC | Inside | 5,8,14,15 | $11,590 | $15,490 |
| IB | Inside | 9,10,11,12,14 | $11,790 | $15,790 |
| OZ | Obstructed Outside | 8,15 | $12,090 | $16,190 |
| OW | Obstructed Outside | 8 | $12,190 | $16,290 |
| OF | Outside | 5 | $12,790 | $17,290 |
| OE | Outside | 8,14 | $12,890 | $17,490 |
| OC | Outside | 5 | $12,990 | $17,990 |
| BF | Balcony | 14,15 | $13,590 | $18,990 |
| BE | Balcony | 10,11,12,14 | $13,690 | $19,190 |
| BD | Balcony | 10,11,12 | $13,790 | $19,390 |
| BC | Balcony | 14,15 | $13,890 | $19,690 |
| BB | Balcony | 11,12 | $14,190 | $19,990 |
| BA | Balcony | 11,12 | $14,390 | $20,390 |
| B2 | Balcony | 10 | $14,590 | $20,790 |
| ME | Suite | 8,9 | $14,690 | $20,990 |
| MD | Suite | 9 | $14,790 | $21,390 |
| MB | Suite | 9 | $15,390 | $22,290 |
| S6 | Suite | 8,9,10 | $16,890 | $24,490 |
| Included port and handling charges | $590 | $890 | ||
| Included cruise gratuities | $250 | $250 | ||
| Included air taxes as of 1/9/2023 | $290 | $290 | ||
All cabins are subject to cabin availability. Please call 1800 630 343 for fares and information on other cabin categories.
You can stay longer in Canada for minimal additional cost. Please call for details on 1800 630 343.
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. Emerald Princess is operated by Princess Cruises and the Emerald
Princess fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and
general information detailed in the Princess Cruises 2024 brochure and website.
All passengers must complete the Princess Cruises on line check in and complete
a Travelrite International booking form.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A deposit of $1200 per person 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 confirmation advice will
contain all details. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International
90 days prior to the commencement of the Emerald Princess fly/cruise. A 1.5%
administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.
Cancellation Charges: * Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | Loss of deposit |
| 90 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 you are
not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International for visa
requirements. A US ESTA and Canadian ETA are required.
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 23kg of 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 90 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.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No A1038) is the tour
organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its 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 for hotels, transportation, including
transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do 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, machinery breakdown,
quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism 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 owners’
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 this fly/cruise 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/cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance
of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be
undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and
conditions of Princess Cruises detailed on their website. If you do not have these
details please contact Travelrite International and we will send them to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite Inter-national to
book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International
acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the
various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services
that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without reference to
you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third
party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite
International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the
tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain
you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any
reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify
Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite
International advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in
respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and
sending it with a deposit of $1200 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information or a booking form can be obtained by contacting Travelrite
International on the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Phone: (03) 8803 6868
Email: sales@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
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 37 years. It has a fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538)
office at Balwyn. As such it directly represents the major airlines of the world
and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of
Travel Agents – AFTA.
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