Cruise Routes – All itineraries operate in the opposite direction on alternate weeks. Itineraries and moorings are subject to modification in the case of unforeseen circumstances such as canal closure and navigation problems. Excursions are subject to availability and may be done in a different order than mentioned in the itinerary. At LuxuryBargeCruise.com we are constantly developing our programs and we may modify our overnight stops and excursions in order to assure a consistently high standard of moorings and visits.

Cruise Price – Cruise prices do not cover any services or benefits not mentioned, including without limitation:

• Gratuities for crew
• Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance, as we strictly apply our terms and conditions.
• Bar drinks
• Pre and/or post hotel accommodations and/or transfers from Paris (unless otherwise arranged
• Hot-air balloon excursions

Terms & Conditions – We accept reservations under the following conditions:

INDIVIDUALS

To reserve and confirm space, the following payments are required:

25% of the cruise price to confirm the booking

75% of the cruise price is due at two months prior to departure

In case of cancellations, which must be made in writing to LuxuryBargeCruise.com the following fees will be retained:

$250 per person for cancellations received up to 3 months prior to departure.

25% of the cruise price for cancellations received between 3 and 2 months prior to departure.

Entire cruise price for cancellations received less than 2 months prior to departure.

CHARTERS

• To confirm a charter, a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 is required
• Second non-refundable deposit of $8,000 at 6 months prior to departure
• Balance is due at 3 months prior to departure
• In case of cancellation up to 6 months prior to departure, deposits may be applied to individual bookings on the same barge, same date, but in no event shall LuxuryBargeCruise.com reimburse any charter deposits that are not so applied to individual bookings.
• Cancellations between 6 and 3 months are subject to forfeiture of deposits received
• Cancellations received within 3 months of departure are subject to the forfeiture of the entire charter cost.

GROUPS

• A group is defined as 20 or more full paying passengers.
• A free space for the group leader will be granted for each group.
• Payments and cancellations are the same as for the above charters.
• The number of passengers must be defined at 6 months prior to departure and cannot be reduced.

Waterway Routes – All cruise routes, itineraries and scheduled stops are subject to change without notice, and LuxuryBargeCruise.com shall not be responsible for any failure to adhere thereto.

Although we will endeavor to advise you as far in advance as possible, some waterways may be subject to occasional closure due to draught, lack of water or passageway, floods or rising water levels, storms or other adverse weather conditions, canal and lock repairs, war, hostilities, terrorist actions or threats, or more generally, other force majeure or other circumstances beyond our control. In the event of any such occurrences, the following conditions will apply: If navigation has to be suspended, passengers will continue to be housed on board and to the extent possible, regular excursions will be made, with cruising to be continued as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to reverse the cruise route, cruise along other waterways or transfer passengers to another vessel of similar standards should the need arise. The on board Manager shall have the sole discretion to decide on the appropriate course of action to be taken, and such decision shall be final.

LuxuryBargeCruise.com reserves the right, at all times and without recourse or liability whatsoever, to make all such changes as it deems necessary or advisable in light of the conditions present at the time of sailing, including to amend itineraries, substitute vessels, change region of cruising and/or cancel a cruise or part thereof. Should no other alternative be available, LuxuryBargeCruise.com’s sole responsibility shall be to refund all monies paid by its clients, who shall have no further claims for compensation or other damages or any other resource against LuxuryBargeCruise.com or its agents.

Photography & filming on tour – LuxuryBargeCruise.com and its agents reserve the right to take photographs and videos during our cruises and to use these for promotional purposes. By booking a LuxuryBargeCruise.com cruise, tour members agree to allow their image to appear in such materials. Tour members who prefer that their image not be used are asked to advise the Manager at the beginning of the cruise.

Smoking policy – For security reasons and for the comfort of everyone, smoking is not allowed on the interior part of any of our vessels. There will be designated smoking areas on the exterior decks.

Children on board – Children under the age of 12 are welcome on charters only. All passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by responsible adult designated as such the cruise personnel on board.

Further conditions – LuxuryBargeCruise.com reserves the right to subject our tariffs to surcharge without notice should circumstances deem this necessary.

LuxuryBargeCruise.com reserves the right at all times to disembark any passenger who does not abide by on board rules or whose behavior affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety or well-being of other guests or the crew, without any liability on the part of LuxuryBargeCruise.com and its agents for a refund or any other related expenses or losses to the passenger or any accompanying passenger with respect to any disembarkation.

Passengers are not allowed to bring on board any vessel, without previous written permission of LuxuryBargeCruise.com or its agents any intoxicating liquors or beverages, any firearms, ammunition, weapons of any kind or any goods of a dangerous nature, nor animals of any kind. LuxuryBargeCruise.com and its agents shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of perishable items, medicine, liquor or alcoholic beverages, cash, securities or other financial instruments.

Passengers shall be liable to and shall reimburse LuxuryBargeCruise.com agents for all damages to the vessel and its furnishings and any equipment or property of a LuxuryBargeCruise.com agent, caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any act or omission of the passenger, whether willful or negligent.

Should any provision of these Terms & Conditions be deemed unlawful, unenforceable or invalid for any reason under applicable law, said provision is deemed to be severed from these Terms & Conditions and shall be of no effect, but all remaining provisions herein shall remain in full force and effect.

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