TERMS

2024 LIGONIER MEDITERRANEAN STUDY CRUISE

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sovereign and Ligonier Ministries act only as independent contractors acting on behalf of neither supplier nor the principals. They shall not in any way be held liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity in any vehicle, or through the act of default of any company, or person, engaged in conveying the passengers, or of any hotel proprietor, personnel, or servant or any other person otherwise in connection therewith. Sovereign and Ligonier Ministries do not own nor operate the hotels, airlines, cruise ships, motor coaches which comprise this tour. They cannot be held liable for changes and/or cancellations of the hotels, airlines, cruise ships, or motor coaches. Sovereign is not responsible for price increases imposed by Celebrity Cruise Lines and/or service providers.

GUEST REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition to sailing on the Cruise, each Guest will be required to: (i) agree to be bound by the Cruise Ticket Contract; (ii) complete Cruise Line’s Online Check-In Process, providing proof of citizenship and identification, and emergency contact Information as part of the process; (iii) agree to Cruise Line’s Health Acknowledgment related to COVID-19 (the “Health Acknowledgment”), which includes an acknowledgement of risk and an agreement to comply with Cruise Line’s Guest Health, Safety and Conduct Policy, as well as its health and safety instructions; and (iv) undergo COVID-19 testing and health screenings, according to the protocols and procedures outlined on Cruise Line’s website. Each Guest must agree to be bound by the Cruise Ticket Contract and to agree to the Health Acknowledgment upon being added to the Group. Failure or refusal by a Guest to do any of the foregoing will result in removal of the Guest’s booking and/or the denial of boarding, which may result in cancellation charges as specified under the Cancellation Fees section below.

PAYMENTS:
Initial deposit of $750.00 per guest is due upon registration ($1,500.00 deposit is due for single occupancy guests). For suite guests, an initial deposit of $900.00 per person is due upon registration ($1,800.00 deposit for single occupancy suite guests). A second deposit of $1,000.00 per guest ($2,000.00 deposit is due for single occupancy guests) is due by October 27, 2023. For suite guests, a second deposit of $1,500.00 per person is due ($3,000.00 deposit for single occupancy suite guests). Payments can be made with a credit card or a personal check. Full payment plus $489.39 per person (port taxes and government fees) is due July 1, 2024 and is required in the form of a credit card, personal check, cashiers check, or money order. For reservations made after July 1, 2024, full payment will be due upon receipt of confirmation. All payments must be made in U.S. funds. There will be a $50.00 fee for all returned checks.

Please make checks payable Sovereign Cruises and mail to: 4403 Vineland Road #B4, Orlando, FL 32811.

CANCELLATION FEES:
A cancellation penalty of $200 per passenger will be charged for all cancellations regardless of insurance status.

In addition, the following will be charged for cancellations per passenger:

Cancellation Date Cruise Cancellation Fee
Before 4/3/2024 $750.00 per person ($1,500.00 for single occupancy), $900.00 per person for suite guests ($1,800.00 for single occupancy).
4/4/24 through 6/3/24 $1,750.00 per person ($3,500.00 for single occupancy), $2,400.00 per person for suite guests ($4,800.00 for single occupancy)..
6/4/24 through 8/3/24 50% of Total Price
8/5/24 through 9/2/24 75% of Total Price
After 9/3/24 No Refund

Cancellation penalties apply to all guests in a stateroom and are assessed in the event of either partial or full stateroom cancellations. Cancellation of Fly-Aweigh guests may result in an additional penalty for the air portion, up to, but not limited to, the full air add-on amount, as imposed by the air carrier. Percentage penalty charged applies to cruise fare, non commission fare, air add-on, supplemental fare, cruise only transfers and pre and post cruise packages where applicable. No refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by guests after the start of the cruise. Additional fees may be assessed by the supplier for connections booked from your home city, as well as forced single occupancy due to roommate cancellation.  Cancellation fees apply regardless of the reason for cancellation, including medical and family matters. Please allow 4-6 weeks for refunds to be processed.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN (OPTIONAL):

NOTE: Only U.S. Citizens and Residents are eligible to purchase the Travel Protection Plan. Our partners at Travel Insured have two options to fit your needs:

Travel Insured’s Worldwide Trip Protector (Most Comprehensive & Most Optional Buy Ups)

*Time Sensitive Benefits*

Cancel for Any Reason: You purchase the Cancel for Any Reason Benefit upgrade and base plan within the Time Sensitive Period (within 21 days of the initial trip deposit); and 2. You insure the full cost of any subsequent arrangements added to Your Trip within 21 days of the date of Your payment for any such subsequent Travel Arrangements; and

Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver: Your premium for this policy and enrollment form is received within the Time Sensitive Period (Within 21 days of the initial trip deposit); and b. You are medically able and not disabled from travel at the time Your premium is paid based on assessment of a Physician

CLICK HERE for detailed information, a quote or to purchase Worldwide Trip Protector.

Travel Insured’s Edge Program (Standard Coverage)

*Time Sensitive Benefits*

Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver: Your premium for this policy and enrollment form is received within the Time Sensitive Period (Within 14 days of the initial trip deposit); and b. You are medically able and not disabled from travel at the time Your premium is paid based on assessment of a Physician

CLICK HERE for detailed information, a quote or to purchase The Edge Program.

For questions regarding coverage and rates, please call Travel Insured at 800-243-3174.

DOCUMENTATION:

Proper travel documentation is the sole responsibility of the cruise attendee. Attendees arriving at embarkation without proper documentation may not join the voyage and will NOT be entitled to a refund.

All passengers traveling internationally are required to have a passport. All passports must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when traveling, as many countries require blank pages. Multiple-entry visas are required for some vacations. You will need to check with your consulate to verify all requirements.

Attendees are responsible for obtaining and payment of all visas and entry documents prior to travel, and for meeting all health and other requirements and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries to be visited. Non-U.S. citizens must consult with appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed and are responsible for obtaining all visas and entry documents independently.

Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit http://travel.state.gov.

FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS:
Information regarding air travel will be forthcoming.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
Information and special room rates regarding the official pre and post-cruise hotels will be forthcoming.

PHYSICAL CONDITION:
To fully participate in this tour, you must be able to walk long distances, have good balance capabilities and be able to walk on uneven terrain. There will also be some climbing involved as well as long periods of standing. Due to the historical nature of some of our destinations, not all facilities will be ADA compliant.

RESERVATION CHANGES:
Name changes are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to the above cancellation fees. Additional fees may be assessed by suppliers depending on the change requested.

CHILD POLICY:
Parents are welcome to register children ages 1 through 20 with at least one accompanying adult for the cruise. We apologize that children under 12 years of age cannot participate in the Ligonier group excursions.

FINAL PAYMENT:
Final payment is due July 1, 2024.