Deposit and Payment Schedule
A deposit (as described below) must accompany all reservations to confirm your space on any program. A schedule of payments is listed. If you are paying by credit card, the final payment and additional deposits will be automatically charged as indicated, unless Nubian Dreams is notified at least 3 business days before such payment is due. If you are paying by check, your check must be received by the date required or your reservation is subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make timely payments of any reservation will cause your reservation to be cancelled without notice and all amounts paid to date held in accordance with Nubian Dreams' cancellation policies.
Payment Methods
Payment plans available. Contact us regarding triple, quads, suites
& extended balconys. All guest must read terms & conditions before booking.
Some prices do not reflect the current government tax of $283.43 Prices subject
to change prior to deposit. Nubian Dreams has no control over increases
in government taxes and fees such as fuel surcharges ,etc. Deposit and payments
are only accepted on the Nubian Dreams website or by mail to JS Marketing Group,
LLC or via this website. No other persons or companies are authorized to collect
money on Nubian Dreams behalf. Note to international travelers. ALL PAYMENTS
ARE BASED ON US DOLLARS.
Processing Fees apply.
Mail payments with a check/money order and the registration form to:
JS Marketing Group- P.O. Box 2006, New York, NY 10009-2006.
Deposit valid once your check has cleared our bank.
Returned checks subject to $70 penalty.
$100.00 Non-Refundable Deposit due upon booking for Double Occupany Interior
& Ocean View & Balcony Cabins.
(This guarantees your cabin price but not your specific cabin.)
$400.00 Deposit Required ($100.00 is non-refundable) for all Suites, Single
Occupany, Triples & Quads require a $400.00 per person deposit upon booking..
(Cabin price is guaranteed upon receipt of deposit.).
Second Payment of a minimum of $400.00 due by April 1, 2008
Final Payment Due by July 1, 2008
Remember, it is best to get your deposit in immediately to
secure the current price. This will also give you greater flexibility when
choosing your accommodations. In the event that you fail to meet the payment
deadlines outlined herein, Nubian Dreams can at it's own discretion cancel
your reservation. Monies will be refunded based on the cancellation policy
set forth in the terms and conditions.
Travel Documents
Your cruise documents, tickets, travel documents, passenger ticket contract
and all other pertinent travel information will be sent to either you or your
travel agent approximately 2 weeks prior to your departure.
Paper documents will not be delivered to destinations outside of the USA or
Canada. These guests can receive their documents electronically, or may pick
up full travel documents upon arrival at the cruise. Travel documents will
not be sent to guests who have not returned their correctly signed Nubian
Dreams Confirmation Form by 2 weeks prior to departure, or for guests who
reserve within 3 weeks of departure. For these guests, documents will be held
for collection at the cruise, resort, or event.
Passports and Proof of Citizenship
All passports, visas and other travel documents required for embarkation and
disembarkation and at all ports of call or otherwise required to gain entry
to all countries are your sole responsibility. Appropriate proof of citizenship
is required for all travel to Canada, Mexico and most Caribbean nations if
you are a US or Canadian citizen. All other international travel requires
a valid passport. Visas may be required, depending on the destination. Proof
of citizenship consists of a valid government issued photo ID plus either
an original government issued birth certificate with raised seal or naturalization
papers. A passport is preferred and may be required in the future for all
travel outside the United States. Citizens of countries other than the U.S.
should contact an embassy or consulate of the destination country for specific
entry requirements.
These documents are your responsibility and Nubian Dreams is not responsible
for any delays you may encounter due to incomplete or incorrect documentation,
nor shall Nubian Dreams or its Supplier, as defined below, have any liability
therefore. Should you fail to possess valid documentation, you will be denied
boarding or entry and will not be entitled to any refund. Your full compliance
with all customs regulations and all local and national laws is your own responsibility.
Nubian Dreams Fair Rate Guarantee
Once Nubian Dreams has received your deposit or full payment, your rate is
secure except in the event of substantial increases in operating costs, fuel
costs, tariffs or taxes prior to the departure date. In such cases, we reserve
the right to add a surcharge, not to exceed $50 per person. All assessed government
or quasi-government fees and taxes are subject to change without notice at
any time, and we reserve the right to add a surcharge for these fees and taxes
whether you have a confirmed booking under deposit or have made final payment.
Should Nubian Dreams lower the rate for your specified class of accommodation,
you will receive either the lower rate (and a refund of the difference) or
an upgrade to the class of accommodation if available that matches the rate
you originally paid. The choice is yours.
Please note that this only applies to accommodations booked or held by Nubian
Dreams' Supplier and does not apply to airline tickets, outside tours, and
other services that Nubian Dreams may offer as an option.
Liability and Responsibility
You hereby agree that you have read and understand the passenger ticket contract
issued by Supplier (the "Ticket"). The Ticket and all of its definitions,
terms and conditions are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
You further agree that the liability of Supplier to you is strictly limited
and governed by the definitions, terms and conditions contained in the Ticket.
A copy of the Ticket is available upon request and will be provided with your
final travel documents, and can be referenced on Supplier's current internet
site. You agree to be bound by the general terms and conditions of Supplier's
program and guest policy as detailed in their current brochure. A copy of
these terms and conditions is available upon request. You also agree to hold
Nubian Dreams free of responsibility for, and to bear the sole risk of any
delay, claim, liability, loss or accident occasioned by the fault or negligence
of any Supplier or other person or company entrusted with such service.
All coupons, vouchers, receipts and tickets issued to you by Nubian Dreams
and its Suppliers are hereby expressly made subject to the definitions, terms
and conditions specified in the Ticket. By making your reservation and agreeing
to utilize the services and accommodations of Nubian Dreams and Supplier,
you agree that neither Nubian Dreams nor Supplier, nor their affiliates, agents,
principals, employees, or representatives shall be liable for any loss, injury,
or damage to you or your belongings, or otherwise in connection with any accommodations,
transportation, or your Nubian Dreams trip, or for trip cancellations, delays,
changes in itinerary or schedule, or other services whether or not resulting
directly or indirectly from any occurrence beyond their control, including
without limitation, Acts of God, breakdown of the Vessel, hostilities, blockades,
labor conflicts, strikes aboard ship or on land, war, fire, collision, arrest,
order or restraint by governmental authorities or others, acts of terrorism,
civil commotions, weather conditions and considerations of safety of the Vessel,
or other circumstances.
In the event of interruption, changes, delays or cancellation of your Nubian
Dreams trip for any reason, or in the event of default, real or alleged, of
any kind by Nubian Dreams or Supplier, or your claim that Nubian Dreams or
Supplier has for whatever reason failed to perform its respective obligations
to you, the sole liability of Nubian Dreams and Supplier to you shall be to
refund all monies theretofore paid by you for all obligations not then performed
or for which you have not yet received benefit. Nubian Dreams and Supplier
shall not be liable or responsible to you for any other costs incurred by
you, including but not limited to, travel costs and other costs incurred by
you in preparation of your Nubian Dreams trip, or for any other consequential
damages arising from, or as a result of, such cancellation.
All travel arrangements made for or by you for air transportation, shore excursions,
ground tours, ground transportation, hotels, restaurants and other similar
activities or services are made solely for your convenience and are at your
risk. The providers of such services are independent contractors and are not
acting as agents or representatives of Nubian Dreams or Supplier. In no event
shall Nubian Dreams or Supplier be liable for any accident, injury or harm
to you that occurs off the Vessel, hotel or resort as a result of any acts,
omissions or negligence of any third parties or independent contractors. The
Supplier shall in no event be liable to you for any contracts or understandings
between you and Nubian Dreams resulting from your claim for the return of
any monies collected by Nubian Dreams with respect to your Nubian Dreams trip
and you hereby agree to look solely to Nubian Dreams to collect any such sums.
You shall be liable to, and shall reimburse Nubian Dreams and Supplier for,
any damage to the Vessel, the transport, hotel, resort or any property of
Nubian Dreams or Supplier caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
by any willful or negligent act or omission on your part; and you shall further
indemnify Nubian Dreams and Suppliers and all of their agents and servants
against all liability which Nubian Dreams and Supplier may incur for any personal
injury, death or damage to property caused directly or indirectly, in whole
or in part, by any willful or negligent act or omission on your part. You
shall be liable to Nubian Dreams and Supplier for any fines or penalties imposed
on Nubian Dreams or Supplier by any authorities for your failure to observe
or comply with local governmental laws or regulations, including requirements
relating to immigration, customs or excise.
Changes to Itinerary or Vacation
Details
In the unlikely event that a major change (involving a change in ship, departure
or return date, departure city or destination) becomes necessary, Nubian Dreams
will attempt to notify you as soon as possible. If you find the revised arrangements
unacceptable, you will have the option to cancel without charge provided that
you notify us in writing within 7 days of your receipt of notice of the change,
but not later than the date of departure. In the event of a change, Nubian
Dreams will try to substitute comparable services. Cruise ship itineraries
are always subject to change without notice and any alterations except to
embarkation points shall not be considered a major change.
In the event of strikes, lockouts, stoppages of labor, riots, weather conditions,
mechanical difficulties, hostilities, acts of terrorism, civil commotion,
or any other reason whatsoever, Supplier has the right to cancel, advance,
postpone, or substitute any scheduled itinerary or port of call without prior
notice. Neither Supplier nor Nubian Dreams shall be responsible for any failure
to adhere to published arrival and departure times for any of its ports of
call.
Nubian Dreams reserves the right to (1) cancel the trip at any time prior
to departure and refund all monies in full settlement of its obligations,
and (2) decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the trip.
Cancellation and Transfer Policies
A cancellation must be made in writing. Our cancellation policy applies when
the cancellation of the event is due to no fault of our own. In other words,
JS Marketing Group, LLC/Nubian Dreams has made all the required and necessary
arrangements and reservations for your cruise package. The $100 deposit that
is made at time of reservation is non-refundable. The percentage rates below
relate to the full package rate less the non-refundable deposit.
If you cancel before:
Your cancellation fee is:
May 1 - $100
July 1 - $ 400
Sept 1 - 50% of cruise
October 1 - 100% of cruise
Cancellation fees are per person as follows based on full payment.
Remember, it is best to get your deposit in immediately to secure the current
price. This will also give you greater flexibility when choosing your accommodations.
In the event that you fail to meet the payment deadlines outlined herein,
Nubian Dreams can at it's own
discretion cancel your reservation. Monies will be refunded based on the cancellation
policy set forth in the terms and conditions.
Insurance:
We STRONGLY suggest guests get travel insurance. Here are three suggestions. Access America or AIG Travel
Guard or
Carnival
Cruise Protection Plan
The departure date as defined above is the actual date you are originally scheduled
to depart, regardless of the group departure date. Percentages listed are of
total package price.
Traveler substitutions (name changes) are allowed for a charge of $150, plus
any charges imposed by Supplier, including without limitation air carriers.
You must notify Nubian Dreams of any such substitution in writing at least 7
days prior to departure. Nubian Dreams strongly recommends purchasing trip cancellation
insurance.
To ensure a reservation for this cruise, a non refundable deposit of $100 per
person is due upon reservation and an additional payment is required no later
than April 1, 2008. A transfer of a confirmed reservation to another person
is subject to a $150 per person changing fee. You may change and upgrade cabins
provided there is availability and you will pay in differences in price of
package. Please allow sufficient time via email or regular mail for us to
get all of your event information out to you. Except during special circumstances,
we generally do not mail any materials outside the U.S. and Canada.
Upon confirmation of reservations, JS Marketing Group, LLC/ Nubian Dreams will
email out a welcome packet. Obtaining travel and cancellation insurance is optional,
but provides excellent coverage in case of cancellation, accidents and so forth.
et.
JS Marketing Group, LLC/ Nubian Dreams does not own or operate any of the cruise
ships or hotel accommodations for this event. As a result, JS Marketing Group,
LLC/Nubian Dreams is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure
to act of any such supplier or of any other third party over whom JS Marketing
Group, LLC/ Nubian Dreams has no control. JS Marketing Group, LLC/Nubian Dreams/,
responsibility is strictly limited. To read more about this, please click on
our terms & conditions page on the website.
Every effort has been made by JS Marketing Group, LLC/ Nubian Dreams to accurately
present this information. JS Marketing Group, LLC/ Nubian Dreams/ Nubian Dreams
reserve the right to correct errors or make changes.
Photographic Release
Nubian Dreams 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 Nubian
Dreams, 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
Nubian Dreams' sole discretion. You hereby release Nubian Dreams, 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.
Additional Information
This Agreement and your relationship with Nubian Dreams shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts made
and to be performed entirely within New York. You hereby expressly agree that
any legal suit, arbitration or proceeding arising out of or relating to this
Agreement or your Nubian Dreams trip shall be instituted by either party in
the New York City , United States of America and, by the execution and delivery
of this Agreement, you expressly waive any objection which you may have now
or hereafter to venue or to the jurisdiction of any such suit, arbitration,
action or proceeding, and irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any such
court or body in New York, New York.
In the event of any action at law or in equity between you and Nubian Dreams
arising from or in connection with this Agreement or your Nubian Dreams trip,
the prevailing party shall recover attorney fees and other costs incurred in
addition to any other relief.
Authorization
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Nubian Dreams
pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous
agreements, representations, negotiations or understandings between the parties
not herein expressly set forth. Nubian Dreams may assign, convey or transfer
its rights under this Agreement without your prior written consent or approval.
I certify that I am at least 18 years of age. I have read the above terms and
conditions regarding liability, responsibility, payment schedules, deposit policy,
photographic release, and other matters, and agree to the provisions thereof.
