Information Concerning Group Bookings
General Information
Promotional Activities
In return for a commitment of space availability from Princess, the agent or organizer agrees to actively promote and publicize the group program through PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS APPROVED BY PRINCESS CRUISES. All Copy or printed materials pertaining to the promotion must be approved in advance by a Princess sales representative. PRINCESS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ITS COMMITMENT OF SPACE IF MATERIALS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY PRINCESS PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION.
All materials must contain a statement identifying the ships’ registry as follows: Ships are of British or Bermudan registry
Recall Dates
Unsold space shall be defined as all space which has not been sold to specific passengers and deposited according to policy. THOUGH PRINCESS CRUISES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RECALL UNSOLD SPACE AND ALL OF THE GROUP ALLOTMENT AT ANY TIME. Princess will review each group promotion on the dates listed on the front of this confirmation. At each review date, a minimum of 50%of the unsold space may be recalled. Allocations with no activity will be subject to 100% recall on each recall date. On the final review date all unsold space and all of the remaining group allotment will be recalled by Princess.
Accommodations
Group space is blocked on double occupancy basis only. Triples and quads are capacity controlled and are subject to availability.
Rates
THIS SPACE MAY NOT BE SOLD ON A WHOLESALE OR CONSOLIDATED BASIS. Unless otherwise noted, fares quoted are in U.S. Dollars, and are only applicable to residents of the United States or Canada. Onboard credits, where applicable, are considered part of the Group Fare. Passengers who qualify for and accept promotional fares may not combine them with Group Fares, including onboard credits and may not count toward cruise escort berths. Bookings made within a category type (inside, outside, balcony, mini-suite) will automatically decrement the allocation within that category type. Once an allocation is exhausted, Princess reserves the right to charge additional bookings a higher fare at its discretion.
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses, as used by us, may include any and all fees, charges, tolls and taxes imposed on us by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities, as well third party fees and charges arising from a vessel’s presence in a harbor or port. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses may include U.S. Customs fees, head taxes, Panama Canal tolls, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, pilotage, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees, and Internal Revenue Service fees, as well as fees for navigation, berthing, stevedoring, baggage handling/storage and security services. Taxes, Fees, & Port Expenses may be assessed per passenger, per berth, per ton or per vessel. Assessments calculated on a per ton or per vessel basis will be spread over the number of passengers on the Ship. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are subject to change and Princess reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full..
Non-Commissionable Fare & Land NCF
“Non-commissionable fare” and “Land NCF” may include any and all costs and charges associated with the vessels' and passengers' arrivals, departures, and visits to any port or location, including the ports of embarkation and disembarkation. Non-commissionable fares are not limited to charges levied by governmental, quasi-governmental, or port authorities. “Non-commissionable fare” and “Land NCF” are included in the fares quoted on the front of this confirmation and are not commissionable.
Fuel Supplement
Princess reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index) oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.
Bulk Deposits
The deposit(s) noted on the front of this confirmation are due 30 days after confirmation, unless otherwise noted on the front of the confirmation. Non payment of Bulk Deposit(s) will result in cancellation of allocations without further notice. NON PAYMENT OF PASSENGER DEPOSIT(S) WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF STATEROOM(S) without further notice.
Name Changes
Any request for name substitution represents a cancellation and release of space. Princess reserves the right not to restore the space to the group allotment. Any substitutions accepted represent new bookings subject to the rates and discounts available at the time of substitution.
Notification
Every effort will be made to adhere to the specifics shown herein; however, certain circumstances may necessitate alterations. Hence, all fares, government fees, non-commissionable fare, schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure and special programs are subject to changes without notice. Right is reserved to assess fares and charges in effect at time of booking. Princess reserves the right to amend or add to the contents of this Information Sheet at any time, with or without prior notice.
Escort Provision
For qualifying lower berth passengers (excludes upper berths) traveling UNDER THE RATES AND TERMS OF THIS GROUP CONFIRMATION, a cruise escort BERTH will be earned based on the “Escort Concession” ratio stated on the front of this group confirmation. (Escort concessions are not available on cruises of 6 days or less). All escort fares do not include any air, cruise-plus packages, transfers, government fees and taxes or non-commissionable fares. Cruise escorts must be designated at the time of finalization and will be assigned based on the lower berth average of the group. For the land portion of a cruisetour, single occupancy escorts may pay the single land supplement. These cruise escort berths shall be deemed to have no cash value as between Princess and the agent or organizer. In the event of any cruise cancellation or early termination, no refund shall be made or other compensation provided by Princess for any cruise escort berth.
Group Amenity Program
Amenity points vary by voyage and are assigned at time of group set-up. Selections and changes must be made at least 75 days prior to the voyages sail date. For the amenity point purchase option (GX1, GX2, and GX4), selection must be made at least 180 days prior to sail and the per person cost will be deducted from the travel agency commission. The minimum of 10 group passengers must sail in order to retain the Bonus Commission amenity. If the minimum group passengers is not met the amenity will be removed from the group.
Cruise Conditions & Important Information
Information concerning Reservation, Tours, Princess Travel Care, Cancellation Charges, Travel and Health Documentations, and FlightChoice is described in the brochure applicable to this group request and is incorporated herein by reference. All provisions of the Passage Contract will apply to all bookings made under this program.
Passenger Dining
Dining sitting will be on a first come/ first served basis. Travel Agents must advise Princess of passenger dining preference, table size and the table partners at time of booking.
Cruise Documents
It is the agent's responsibility to forward all Cruise Documents to the passenger in a timely manner following arrival in the agency.