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Is it adventure you seek, or a restful retreat from life on land? Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas is home to an array of innovations that give you whatever type of vacation you desire. Climb a rock wall that overlooks the sea, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it’s zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa. Liven up your nights on the Royal Promenade, with parades, dancing, and duty-free shopping deals. There are spacious public areas, enhanced staterooms, and a spectacular three-story dining room, this ship has room for your everyone.
VIEW ITINERARYDay 1 Wednesday 4 September 2024 Depart Australia
Today we board our flight to Rome, Italy.
Meals included: In-flight
Day 2 Thursday 5 September 2024 Rome, Italy
This afternoon we arrive into the eternal city
of Rome. After clearing customs, we will be
met by our private coach and transferred to our
centrally located hotel.
Meals included: In-flight
Day 3 Friday 6 September 2024 Rome, Italy
This morning we will enjoy an overview
sightseeing tour of Rome with a local guide. We
will see the famous Colosseum, the Spanish steps,
Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and more. We will
also see the Trevi Fountain, where you can throw
two coins over your shoulder into the fountain
and wish to return to Rome.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 Saturday 7 September 2024 Rome, Italy
A free day to explore Rome. You may wish to visit
the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Sunday 8 September 2024 Florence, Italy
This morning we travel north to Siena, where
we will see the magnificent Piazza del Campo
renowned for the famous Palio horse race held
in the Campo and its splendid civic tower and
the enormous, partially completed Duomo. We
continue our journey to Florence, known as “The
Cradle of the Renaissance” which will be your base
for exploring the region over the next three days.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Monday 9 September 2024 Florence, Italy
This morning we will enjoy a walking tour to see
Florence’s highlights with a local guide. We will
see the Piazza del Duomo, one of the largest
cathedrals in the Christian world. Together with Brunelleschi’s wonderful dome, we see the
Campanile and the Baptistry. We also wander
through the Piazza della Signoria, which contains
the Loggia della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio and
nearby, the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Tuesday 10 September 2024 Florence, Italy
A day for individual exploration of this
historic city. Florence’s museums, palaces,
and churches house some of the greatest artistic
treasures in the world. Visit the Uffizi Gallery, with
its unsurpassed collection of art, the Accademia
di Belle Arti, with Michelangelo’s statue of David,
the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 Wednesday 11 September 2024 Venice (Mestre), Italy
This morning we travel to Ferrara in the
popular Emilia-Romagna region. Ferrara is
a tranquil town with streets lined with red-brick houses, palaces and squares. A splendid
cultural centre during the Renaissance, these
days Ferrara is a young and vibrant town and one of the major artistic and cultural centres in
Italy. In the afternoon we continue to Venice.
Built on 117 islands, Venice was once the head
of the Mediterranean empire. We will have
three nights in Mestre before the cruise to
enjoy the canals, Renaissance palazzos and of
course, the fabulous food and wine from the
Veneto region.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 Thursday 12 September 2024 Venice (Mestre), Italy
This morning we will enjoy a walking sightseeing
tour of this beautiful city. We visit St Mark’s
Square, see the Grand Canal, St Mark’s Cathedral,
the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. We will
wind our way through the narrow alleyways to the
market square of the Rialto.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10 Friday 13 September 2024 Venice (Mestre), Italy
A free day to explore Venice. Perhaps take a tour
to the island of Murano, known as the glass-making island. Venetian glass is world-renowned
for being colourful, elaborate, and skillfully made.
Many of the important characteristics of these
objects had been developed by the thirteenth
century. Or take a ride on a gondola, relax and
be transported back in time as you take in the
uniqueness of this beautiful city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11 Saturday 14 September 2024 Venice – Begin 7 night Greek Is. Cruise
Today we are transferred to Ravenna, Italy by
private coach to board the Explorer of the Seas.
Be up on deck as the ship slips her moorings at
5:00pm for the start of our fabulous cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 Sunday 15 September 2024 Dubrovnik, Croatia
This morning we call in to the historic city
of Dubrovnik. Known as The Jewel of the
Adriatic, the city is situated on a promontory
surrounded by the beautiful waters of the
Adriatic Sea. It is renowned for the beauty of
its monuments, its magnificent city walls and
welcoming atmosphere.
Day 13 Monday 16 September 2024 At Sea
A free day while the Explorer of the Seas cruises
the Mediterranean. There will be time to enjoy
the wonderful facilities of the ship.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 Tuesday 17 September 2024 Athens, Greece
Today we call into the ancient city of Athens,
capital of Greece. Athens is the home of the
Acropolis and the ultimate in ancient Greek
architectural perfection, the Parthenon, built
to honour the goddess Athena and one of the
wonders of the ancient world. A highlight of
Athens is the Acropolis, still dominating the
frantic bustle of modern Athens.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 Wednesday 18 September 2024 Mykonos, Greece
Today we arrive in the scenic Greek island of
Mykonos. Mykonos is one of the smallest islands
of the Cyclades complex, but is definitely the
most famous, thanks to its treasure of natural
beauty, rich history, cosmopolitan character
combined with plenty of local colour. Chora,
the islands capital is spectacular with its narrow,
whitewashed streets and white cubicle houses
with their tiny balconies, coloured windows
lined by bougainvillea and posts of basilicum.
Numerous little churches and chapels, hidden
minuscule piazza’s and water wells, as well as
the multitude of colourful shops makes this a
fabulous place to explore at leisure. We will have
a free day to explore the quaint streets of this
beautiful island.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16 Thursday 19 September 2024 At Sea
A free day while the Explorer of the Seas cruises
the Mediterranean. There will be time to enjoy
the wonderful facilities of the ship
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17 Friday 20 September 2024 Day Split, Croatia
Today you visit Split, the second largest city
in Croatia. The old town grew up around the
Emperor Diocletian’s vast Roman Palace. Take
a morning sightseeing tour, during which
you can visit the interior courtyard of the
Roman complex and the Golden Gate, the
main entrance to Diocletian’s Palace. Then
visit the Baptistry of St John a small, beautiful
building consecrated in the sixth century. See
the Renaissance Town Hall on People’s Square
surrounded by Venetian buildings.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18 Saturday 21 September 2024 Venice, Italy – Australia
This morning we arrive back in Ravenna and after
disembarking the ship we travel to Venice airport
for your flight home after a spectacular trip-of-a-lifetime.
Meals included: Breakfast & In-flight
Day 19 Sunday 22 September 2024 Arrive in Australia
You will arrive back in Australia. The tour
concludes
| Stateroom | Category | Deck | Twin-share Fare(PP) | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | 4V | 3,6,7,8,9,10 | $6,399 | $9,048 |
| Ocean View | 2N | 2,3 | $6,699 | $9,498 |
| Balcony | 2D | 6,7,8 | $7,499 | $11,018 |
| Included port & handling charges | $468 | $818 | ||
| Air taxes as at 10/3/2023 | $210 | $210 | ||
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 activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty
Ltd), (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Explorer of the Seas
is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and the Best of Italy and
Greek Islands fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and
conditions and general information detailed in the Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines brochure.
TOUR ORGANISATION:
Cruise Offers reserves the right to change
advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on airfare, shipping, general
transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rates at 20
May 2023. Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to alter the
costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has
booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify
arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of
departure from Australia.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
All Cruise Offers Value Holidays are heavily
discounted and available for a limited time only. For this reason we
require a deposit of $1500 at the time of booking. This payment is non-refundable. The deposit should be sent with a completed Cruise Offers
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. The passenger must also complete the online Royal Caribbean
Cruise Line cruise personaliser at https://www.royalcaribbean.com.
au. Final payments are due to be paid to Cruise Offers 90 days prior
to the commencement of the Explorer of the Seas fly/cruise. A 1.5%
administration fee will be added all credit card payments. Any changes
made to a booking after purchase may incur fees.
AIRLINES USED:
Etihad Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar
Airways, Qantas Airways, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific plus any codeshare
partners (subject to availability)
AIR TAXES:
From Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth as listed in
the itinerary. Please contact us for air taxes from different cities. Air taxes
are valid as at 20 May 2024. If they change due to government and airline
charges and currency variations, Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the
right to charge additional amounts.
ACCOMMODATION:Accommodation has been booked at the following hotels:
| Rome – Hotel California – 3 stars |
| Florence – Hotel de Lanzi or Hotel Bigallo – 3 stars |
| Venice Mestre – Leonardo Royal Hotel – 4 stars |
| If you would like to upgrade your accommodation to Venice Island, please contact Cruise Offers for more information. |
EXTENDING:
You can stay longer in Europe if you wish to extend
your holiday. Please contact Cruise Offers on 1800 630 343 for more
information.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS: Number of days before sailing.
| 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 not an Australian passport holder, check with Cruise Offers for visa
requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is required 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.
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.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 23kg free baggage allowance on
flights to join or return from the cruise.
GROUP AIRLINE SEATING:
Please note; you will be booked as part of a
group booking with the airline, this means we are unable to confirm any
seating requests. Pre purchasing of flights and payment of airline seat
booking fees allows allocation of specific seats. Additional costs will apply.
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, Cruise Offers 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:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty
Ltd, ATAS A10538) is the tour organiser. Cruise Offers, 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 break-down, 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 with 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
the Explorer of the Seas fly/cruise passage contract with Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, detailed on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines website. If
you do not have a copy of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines terms and
conditions please contact Cruise Offers and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Cruise Offers (a
division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd) to book this tour on your
behalf and you acknowledge that Cruise Offers 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. Cruise Offers 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 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 Cruise Offers your attorney for this purpose. You
agree to pay Cruise Offers any cost thereof and you indemnify Cruise
Offers in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Cruise Offers advises
you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk
that any such good or service may become required.
TRAVEL VACCINATION POLICY:
While highly recommended, COVID-19
vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with
us. It is your responsibility to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster
requirements imposed by airlines, cruise lines and/or authorities in the
destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and
venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be
given if you are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to
failure to comply with these requirements.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and
sending it with a deposit of $1500 per person to:
Cruise Offers
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Telephone: (03)9836 2522
Email: valueholiday@cruiseoffers.com.au
www.valueholidays.com.au
ABOUT CRUISE OFFERS:
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International
Pty Ltd), is a well-established travel company which has been marketing
through-out Australia for over 30 years. It has a fully ATAS accredited (No.
A10538) office at Balwyn and directly represent 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.
“Exactly as promised, as per the itinerary. Local guides were excellent.”
“Very good tour. I would recommend it. Good value for money”
