2010

CRUISE TERMS & CONDITIONS

CHILD REDUCTION
Infants under the age of 2 free of charge. Children aged 2 to 6 years sharing cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 7-12 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 25% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.

CANCELLATIONS
25% of the cruise for any written cancellation received between 60 to 31 days prior to sailing; 50% up to 16 days prior to sailing; full cruise fare for written cancellations received less than the 16th day prior to sailing or for no shows even if cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond passenger's control.

NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE
Such personal expenses as drinks, laundry and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise approximately 5% of the cruise fare for distribution among crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders) expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL  ALPHA CRUISES:
Because no lifeguard is provided swimming off the vessels is at the passengers own risk. Although cruise itinerary is almost always followed as indicated, on occasion due to unforeseen circumstances, such as exceptionally bad weather, (vessels are not permitted to sail when wind force is 6 7 Beaufort).

The captain upon whom full responsibility is placed for the safety and comfort of the passengers, may make any required changes, at his discretion. Times of arrival and departure at the various ports of call are given as a guide and we cannot guarantee that they will be strictly adhered to. Omitting a port of call or making required changes in itinerary does not entitle passengers to any claims or refunds. Every step has been taken to insure that the sports facilities on board are in good working order and their failure does not constitute reason for refunds and or additional claims. The Company reserves the right to cancel any cruise, in which case the full fare,will be refunded. If necessary, itinerary may be changed and vessel substituted before or after commencement of cruise. Fares are established in accordance with the exchange rate and fuel prices at the time of printing and they are subject to change without notice. After commencement of cruise,should the vessel sustain any breakdown in machinery or be disabled by fire,grounding or collision for more than 48 hours disrupting the cruise itinerary and if no acceptable alternate arrangement or substitute vessel of similar quality is offered, then passenger will be given a proportional refund per diem of paid cruise fare. No further claims will be accepted.

It is further recognized that Alpha Cruises. acting as a broker between the owner companies of the vessels and the passengers/ tour operators is a Greek company, the vessels are of Greek registry under the jurisdiction of Greek law. Disputes relating to this agreement will be resolved solely according to Greek law in Greek courts. Passengers are advised to purchase a trip cancellation policy in case of any unexpected contingencies. Passengers are covered by insurance while cruising. In case of accident or death the maximum liability amount of 145,000 Euro applies. As this amount is the maximum liability of the owners of vessels passengers/tour operators are advised to purchase an individual accident insurance policy as well. Above conditions shall constitute the sole contract between Alpha Cruises. acting on behalf of the owner of vessels and passengers/tour operators unless otherwise agreed in writing. Alpha Cruises reserves the right to replace the vessel on a particular cruise date with a similar vessel providing same accommodation standards and services.