Terms and Conditions
Medical and Health:
Guests should be in good physical health in order to be able to make the most of their Amazon Cruise. Visiting the area involves the use of small motorized skiffs and at times may include some possible wet landings. The daily nature excursions may include walking on irregular terrain, and getting in and out of the skiffs occasionally requires some physical effort. Walking excursions may last up to one hour. Malaria and yellow fever vaccinations are not required for travelers coming into the region, but are recommended.
Insurance:
Travelers are strongly advised to purchase trip cancellation insurance, which will reimburse the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. International medical, baggage loss and delay insurance are also recommended. M/V Aqua’s operator, assumes no liability for lost or stolen personal belongings.
Vessel Replacement:
Aqua Expeditions reserves the right to substitute another vessel for the M/V Aqua if considered necessary (i.e. force majeure or mechanical failure). If the travelers do not take this option, Aqua Expeditions reserves the right to cancel the trip upon a refund pro rata per cruise night not used or, as an alternative, will offer credit toward a future cruise on the Aqua.
The Pacaya Samiria Reserve:
The Pacaya Samiria Reserve is a protected area and visitors are required to comply with certain rules and regulations. The naturalist guide will inform passengers of these rules. The Pacaya Samiria Reserve and Aqua Expeditions, through the guide onboard, reserve the right to deny any passenger disembarkation for visits if any of these regulations are ignored or violated.
Dietary Needs:
Aqua Expeditions should be contacted at least 30 days prior to embarkation regarding travelers’ specific dietary needs. Every effort will be made to cater to special dietary needs, and to accommodate special requests, subject to a given products’ availability in Peru.
Travelers’ Responsibilities:
Travelers have responsibilities toward both their fellow passengers and the Aqua Expeditions’ crew. Every passenger should review the conditions contained in the trip itinerary, follow normal social behavior patterns with fellow passengers, observe all safety requirements on board and on excursions, and act in an appropriate and respectful manner toward the Aqua’s crew members and their fellow travelers. |
Reservations & Payments |
- Reservations made 91 days or more before departure:
A deposit of US $200 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure. If the payment is not received on time, the space(s) will be automatically released.
- Reservations made 90 days or less prior to departure:
A full, non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking.
The cruise price is based on double occupancy.
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| Cancellation Policy |
- Cancellations made 121 days or more before departure:
The deposit will be refunded, less a US $100 service charge per person.
- Cancellations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure:
All deposits are nonrefundable.
- Cancellations made 90 days or less prior to departure:
Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty.
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| Group Reservations & Payments (8 Pax or more) |
- Reservations made 121 days or more prior to departure:
An initial deposit of US $200 per person is required to confirm the booking, with a second deposit of US $200 per person 120 days before departure. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure.
- Reservations made 120 days to 91 days prior to departure:
A deposit of US $400 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure.
- Reservations made 90 days or less prior to departure:
A full, nonrefundable payment is required to confirm the booking.
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| Group Cancellation Policy |
- Cancellations made 121 days or more prior to departure:
The deposit will be refunded, minus a US $100 service charge per person.
- Cancellations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure:
All deposits are non refundable.
- Cancellations made 90 days or less prior to departure:
Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty.
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