TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Prices: All rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy (except single rates). Government taxes/fees of approximately $80.94, Fuel Surcharge of $63.00 and Gratuities of $70.00 are not included. The total of $213.94 per person will be collected upon final payment.Prices and availability, as well as schedules and activities, are subject to change without notice.
Gratuities: Onboard gratuities are $70.00 per person and will be included in your final payment..
Payment Policy: A deposit of $250.00 per person is required to secure a confirmed reservation. When more than one cruise is booked, deposit and payment policies apply per cruise. The final payment is due no later than 90 days prior to sailing. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date. If you are paying by credit card, the final payment and additional deposits will be automatically charged as indicated.
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, money orders, and wire transfers are acceptable forms of payment. Make money orders payable to Cruise Charter Ventures LLC. If paying by bank wire, please call 866-699-9656 for wire instructions .
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing. The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellation received prior to departure up to the scheduled time of departure:
Point of Cancellation Charge
(days before departure)
121 days or more prior to the cruise date a full refund shall be issued.
91-120 days prior, a 50% cancellation charge will apply.
90 – 0 ( No show) days prior to the cruise – 100 % of all money WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
Age Restrictions: People younger than age 25 are not allowed on YOLO Cruises. No single men are allowed. Couples and single females in groups of 2 only are allowed on YOLO Cruises. There will be LIMITED cabins for triple and quad occupancy. You must call for availability and rates. Call 866-699-9656.
Passengers with Special Needs: Whenever possible, YOLO Cruises will try to accommodate passengers with special needs. Some embarkation and disembarkation facilities are steep and impossible to navigate with wheelchairs, scooters, or any other mechanical devices. Additionally, shore excursions may include walks of 1-2 miles over uneven ground, and multiple instances of Zodiac tendering will be required. We regret that, due to circumstances beyond our and their control, YOLO Cruises and Supplier Cruises is unable to include physically challenged passengers. For your safety and enjoyment, it is recommended that you be in good physical condition, so you may participate in and benefit from all tours and shore excursions, as well as the cruise experience
Clothing: Daytime: Casual Day Wear,. Evening attire for two evenings and Themed parties attire if you so choose. May we suggest two or more bathing suits, as well as extra sun block, sun hats, sunglasses and other types of sun protection.
Dining: Onboard you have several dining options, including the main dining room, the casual self serve Lido Deck Café, selections served on deck throughout the day, 24 hour free pizza, ice cream, and also complimentary room service. Specialty Restaurant charges $30.00 per person including gratuity. Reservations are a must.
The Dining Schedule
Breakfast Open Seating, Luncheon Open Seating, Dining Open Seating all in the Main Dining Room and the Lido Deck Café.
Room Service 24 hours a day
Afternoon Tea is offered on the last day at sea only.
Times may vary according to arrival times at itinerary points.
Special Dietary Requirements
YOLO Cruises and Supplier can accommodate the following special diets on board: vegetarian, diabetic, low-fat, low-sodium and low-cholesterol. Dietary requests need to be made in writing to YOLO Cruises (fax requests to 1-866-699-9656 or e-mail info@YOLOcruises.com no later than 60 days prior to sailing.
Baggage: Guests may bring a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects on board. However, for guests' comfort and convenience, it is recommended that they limit the number of items they take to 1 piece of luggage and one carry-on per person..
Advanced or Delayed Sailing/Itinerary Change: In the event of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather conditions, mechanical difficulties or for any other reason whatsoever, YOLO Cruises or Supplier may at any time and without prior notice, cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel or port of call, and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to guests by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, deviation or substitution.
YOLO Cruises or Supplier shall not be responsible for any failure to adhere to the arrival and departure times published in this website for any of its ports of call. While every effort will be made to adhere to the specifics shown herein for a cruise, circumstances may necessitate changes or deviations there from. All schedules, itinerary destinations, hours of arrival and departure, hotel and/or conveyances, and other aspects of cruise programs are subject to change without prior notice. Neither YOLO Cruises nor Supplier shall be required to refund any portion of fare or other charges or make any compensation under these circumstances.
Communications: Telephone service is available, at a reasonable fee, in each stateroom on board. Details about contacting the ship will be provided in the Guest Ticket Booklet.
Cruise Documents: 1. Passports, Visas and Other Required Documentation
You are responsible for bringing all travel documents, such as passports, visas, proof of citizenship and proof of mandatory inoculations, required for boarding the vessel .At a minimum, each guest will need a valid passport. Consult YOLO Cruises or your travel agent for additional travel requirements.
NOTE: The expiration date of your passport must not occur within six months of the scheduled termination date of your voyage. When evaluating what travel documents you need, bear in mind that if you travel through other countries before embarking on the vessel or after disembarking from the vessel, additional travel documentation requirements may apply. Give yourself plenty of time to obtain or renew your passport or other needed forms of identification and all other travel documents.
2. Why Is Having the Right Documentation Important?
Guests who do not have the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding the vessel and/or their flight or from disembarking or entering a country, and may be subject to fine and other punishments. If, as a result of your lack of proper documentation, a fine or other cost is incurred by us, you agree to indemnify each of us for such expenses. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify all travel, inoculation and health requirements and obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate and valid travel documents, such as passports and visas, inoculation documents, such as Yellow Fever certificates, and other health requirements.
NOTE: No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.
Please check with YOLO Cruises, a travel agent, government agencies, embassies, consulates, your physician, local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), or the Department of State General Visa Information at (202) 663-1225 to determine travel and health documentary requirements. Please check with YOLO Cruises, a travel agent, government agencies, embassies, consulates, your physician, local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), or the Department of State General Visa Information at (202) 663-1225 to determine travel and health documentary requirements.
Customs: Detailed instructions about clearing customs will be provided by our onboard staff prior to your disembarkation from the voyage. We highly recommend that you attend this important and informative talk.
Travel Insurance: YOLO Cruises strongly recommends investing in travel insurance and is proud to offer coverage through the premier travel insurance provider, Supplier. Because our liability for loss or damage is limited by the Cruise Ticket Contract, we recommend that all guests check their own insurance coverage before departure. We can help you arrange travel insurance that will protect you against accidents, flight delays, and medical and dental emergencies.
Travel Documents: All related travel documents shall be electronically delivered approxiamtely 14 days prior to departure.
Pre-existing Conditions: Pre-existing medical conditions are covered when policy is purchased within 14 days of initial cruise payment. Exclusions, conditions, and limitations may apply and will be detailed in paperwork mailed to you upon receipt of your approved application and full payment. In the case that you do not receive your Certificate of Insurance detailing this information, please call Supplier toll-free at 800-207-6466.
Coverage: Coverage provides financial protection for expenses related to trip cancellation or interruption caused by a covered reason. Trip cancellation provides reimbursement for prepaid, non-refundable expenses, up to the amount of coverage purchased. Trip interruption coverage offers reimbursement for the unused, non- refundable portion of your trip and increased transportation costs for you to return home due to a covered reason. Some covered include: illness, injury or death of you, a covered family member, or traveling companion; financial default of selected carriers; strikes, natural disasters, or bad weather that results in the complete cessation of services by an airline, tour operator, or cruise line for at least 24 hours; and missed connection.
Cancellation: If you cancel within 10 days of purchasing policy, Supplier will process a full refund less $5.00 administration fee as long as you have not departed on your trip or filed a claim. No refunds shall be paid after 10 days of purchasing policy.
24-Hour Hotline: Supplier's multilingual representatives are on-call 24 hours a day to help you solve a variety of problems, from replacing lost tickets and travel documents to making cash transfers. And if you have a medical or legal emergency, these representatives can connect you to resources you need. Supplier also serves as an Emergency Message Center to help you contact your family and friends in the event of an emergency. The 24-Hour Hotline is toll-free: 800-756-2639.
Electrical Outlets and Service: The electric current is 220/110 AC. Each stateroom has an adapter for plugs that have two flat prongs, as used in North America.
Gift Shop: For your convenience, a small Boutique is operated on Supplier that offers a limited quantity of film, sunscreen and other sundries. There are no photo processing or development services on board.
Gratuities: All onboard gratuities will be included in your final payment..
Guest Behavior Policy: We are committed to providing every guest with a cruise vacation that is a touch above. To further ensure that you and your fellow guests receive exactly that, we have developed a set of Guest Etiquette Policies that is available on the website or by mail. We thank you in advance for your compliance.
IMPORTANT: A violation of the Guest Behavior Policies is cause for appropriate corrective action, including confiscation of improper materials or items and disembarkation of the guest from the vessel. These policies are subject to change without notice and without liability to us. We are free to adopt additional rules not stated in those policies.
General Health Requirements: All guests must ensure that they are medically and physically fit for travel and that such traveling will not endanger themselves or others. Guests with special needs should be self-sufficient, and Supplier recommends that they travel with a companion to provide any required assistance. Guests with medical concerns are advised to check with their physician before sailing. Tendering may preclude guests from going ashore at certain ports of call and the terrain may also limit guests' ability to take certain land tours.
Smoking Policy: For the comfort of all of our guests, smoking is permitted on only the ship's outer decks and there only in designated smoking areas. As a courtesy to our guests, ship personnel will thoroughly enforce the smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on the Zodiac rafts or other transport vessels.
Medical Conditions and Services: Supplier currently does not offer any staterooms that will accommodate wheelchairs or facilities needed by guests who are dependent on oxygen or requiring oxygen therapy.
Onboard Physicians: Each Supplier vessel is equipped with a medical facility. One licensed physician is normally in attendance on board. The medical services available on board and medications kept on board are extremely limited, and guests must bring an adequate supply of any specific medications they need. The medical facility is not intended or designed to serve as a clinic for guests and the use of those facilities (including any medications obtained there from) will result in a charge to the guest. We are not responsible for the diagnosis, treatment or services furnished by shipboard medical personnel, who are independent contractors. For further assistance, please contact us or Supplier with any questions.
Onboard Purchases: Supplier operates on a “cashless” system. Validate your Signature Account with your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express Card or sign for payment by cash or traveler's check. Then you can sign all onboard services and purchases to your account. At the end of your cruise, you'll receive a completely itemized statement. (Sorry, we cannot accept personal checks and only U.S. currency is accepted aboard Supplier. If you choose to settle your account with cash, a deposit may be required in advance.)
Personal Property: Under no circumstances may dangerous articles, such as controlled substances, firearms, explosives or cylinders containing compressed air or combustible substances, etc., be contained in any baggage or brought by any person on board. We reserve the right to refuse to permit any guest to take on board any items we deem inappropriate. No animals are permitted on board (with the exception of service animals for guests with special needs).
Property lost or damaged should be reported to either the Guest Relations Desk or a designated Supplier employee prior to leaving the area on. In any event, property lost or damaged must be reported within the time limitations and in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Cruise Ticket Contract. In the absence of negligence on our part, we are not responsible for any loss, theft, pilferage and/or damage to a guest's property, which includes items such as money, travel currency, jewelry of any kind, photographic/electronic equipment or other personal property. Collectively, our liability is limited to $300 (U.S. dollars) per guest and otherwise in accordance with the provisions in the Cruise Ticket Contract. Safes are available in every stateroom. Please refer to the Cruise Ticket Contract for further information.
Refusal of Passage: Passage may be refused to any guest, and any guest's cruise may be terminated at any time, at the risk and expense of the departing guest, where, in the opinion of the ship's captain or physician, a guest is unfit for travel or a risk or danger to himself or herself or a disturbance or danger to others. Such guest may be left at any port or place at which the ship calls without any liability to YOLO Cruises and Supplier.
YOLO Cruises shall not be required to refund any amount paid by any guest who must leave the cruise prematurely for any of the reasons set forth above or otherwise, nor shall YOLO Cruises be responsible for lodging, meals, return transportation or other expenses incurred by the guest. Any dispute between a guest and Supplier or YOLO Cruises in connection with a guest's cruise booking or cruise shall be litigated, if at all, in and before a court located in Miami, Florida, U.S., to the exclusion of the courts of any other state, territory or country.
Important Notice About Safety: At any given moment, there may be trouble spots in the world in terms of crime, war, terrorism or other risks. We endeavor to provide reasonable protection for your comfort and safety on board Supplier. However, we cannot guarantee freedom from all risks associated with crime, war, terrorism or other risks. Government agencies in a number of countries, such as the U.S. Department of State, regularly issue advisories and warnings to travelers regarding certain destinations. We strongly recommend that guests and their travel agents obtain and consider such information when making travel decisions.
Carrier Liability: Guests release YOLO Cruises, and Supplier, from any and all claims for loss or damage to baggage or property, or for personal injuries or death, or for loss from delay, arising out of the acts, omissions or negligence of any independent contractors, such as air carriers, hotels, shore excursion providers, restaurateurs, transportation providers, medical personnel or other providers of services or facilities. Under no circumstance does Supplier responsibility extend beyond the vessel. All arrangements made for the guest with independent contractors are made solely for the convenience of the guest and are at the guest's risk. IGTV disclaims all liability for damages for emotional distress, mental suffering or psychological injury of any kind, under any circumstances, except to the extent such disclaimer is prohibited by 46U.S.C. 183c (b).
Guest Liability: Each guest agrees to indemnify Supplier, Supplier or YOLO Cruises and their respective parent, affiliates and subsidiaries for all penalties, fines, charges, losses or expenses incurred or imposed upon one or more of them by virtue of any act, omission or violation of law by the guest. Each guest, or if a minor, his or her parent or legal guardian, shall be liable to and reimburse us for all damage to the ship and its furnishings and equipment, or any property of the ship, caused by the willful or negligent act or omission on the part of the guest.
Relationships: The owner and operator of Supplier is Supplier whose registered office is at Supplier
Photographic Release:
YOLO Cruises and Supplier hires photographers and staff who will be producing promotional and publicity pictures and video during your trip. Whether or not signed by you, this Agreement shall be deemed to be an agreement by you, and on behalf of all other persons traveling under this Ticket and hereby to grant YOLO Cruises and affiliates, its successor, licensees and assigns, all rights of every kind in perpetuity to the use of your photograph or likeness in all forms and media and in all manners, for marketing or any other lawful purposes, without limitations, at YOLO Cruises sole discretion. You hereby release YOLO Cruises, cruise line and Supplier and their respective employees, principals, representatives, and agents from any liability, loss, expense, damages, or claims arising from distribution, broadcast, sale or use of your likeness or voice. If you do not desire to be part of future marketing materials, you may rescind this release in writing upon arrival or at any time prior to your return from the program. After your return, the right to so rescind shall be forever waived.