ALandCHUCK.travel GAY CHARTER
tRIP iNCLUDES: ●● 8 Day cruise sailing from Miami Sail aboard the Carnival Conquest. ●● OPEN BAR Cocktail Party
Enjoy an open bar cocktail party aboard!
●● The Big Bang Bon Voyage Party Enjoy a deck party bon voyage that we call “The Big Bang” complete with DJ and fireworks as we sail away from downtown Miami.
●● Key West’s Duval Street Party
Key West Rolls Out The Red Carpet & closes Duval street for us. Most cruise ships can only stay in port for 5 hours. Our charter will be a “WORLD’S FIRST” as we will stay all day (morning, afternoon and into the evening) to celebrate in America’s most gay welcoming island.
(Miami, Key West, Mexico, Cozumel, Roatan, Honduras)
BOOK TODAY: $99 DEPOSIT! 8 DAYS from $599
●● Pub Crawl: Key West Shore Excursion
Key West Gay Business Guild will coordinate a Key West Pub Crawl shore excursion that will include complimentary cocktails at many of the city’s finest gay and gay friendly businesses!
November 30 - December 7, 2014
Join 3,600 ALandCHUCK.travel guests sailing from Miami to the Western Caribbean on an 8-day adventure. The ALandCHUCK.travel GAY and GAYFRIENDLY CHARTER offers some very unique features that you will only find on this cruise. Spend the day and evening partying in Key West while they close the famous Duval Street for a special street party celebrating our Charter’s guests! Unlike any other ship, we offer a 2-day stay in Mexico; that’s right, our ship will be docked along the Costa del Sol acting as a ported resort for your stay in tropic Mexico. Come and go as you please while you explore the local food and bar scene, take a siesta on the beach at any time throughout the night! While in port, you’ll have the opportunity to tour and explore one of the most breathtaking ruins in the western hemisphere: CHICHEN ITZA. This Mayan city dates back for centuries and is one of the most well-preserved examples of this culture’s architecture in existence. Climb the famous El Castillo pyramid, visit the Great Ball Court, or explore more than 50 buildings on this historic site. However, if taking an adventure in one new culture and country isn’t enough, how about a visit to HONDURAS?! Enjoy the exotic island of Roatán, the largest of Honduras’s Bay Islands. This island is located near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef—the largest reef in the world next to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! All of these ports on our itinerary are amazing, but this doesn’t even begin to discuss the fun and excitement you’ll find on the ship itself. Buckle up, get your life vests ready, and prepare yourself for the vacation of a lifetime with ALandCHUCK.travel.
●● Mexico Cruise & Resort Stay
Our ship will dock 2 days in Mexico and you will be able to come and go 24 hours a day. This allows our guests to enjoy the best of excursions and restaurants! Party on the beach at 3AM? no problem! Instead of rushing to be back aboard, the ALandCHUCK.travel charter will be the first gay cruise in the world to combine the Mexico resorts and cruise… in one!
●● Mayan City of Chichen Itza
Our charter will be a “WORLD’S FIRST” as we offer and optional excursion to the Mayan pyramids and city of Chichen Itza, deep in the Yucatan Jungle. Visiting Chichen Itza is not possible from the Florida based cruises. Because of our extended time you can. Climb the most important pyramid in the Western Hemisphere with ALandCHUCK.travel’s Charter!
●● Central America & Honduras:
Our charter will visit Honduras where there are outstanding beaches and lots of history and culture.
NOTE: ALL EVENTS ABOARD SHIP ARE PRIVATE EVENTS! YOU MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE WITH RESERVATIONS EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH ALandCHUCK.travel
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Sunday, November 30, 2014 Board the Carnival Conquest
Today you board the newly-renovated 110,000 GT Carnival Conquest. This is the perfect venue to host the ALandCHUCK’s first all gay and gay friendly charter! Another WORLD’S FIRST: THE BIG BANG BON VOYAGE PARTY with fireworks and extravagance abound! Have you ever sailed on a cruise where your sendoff was with fireworks? The ALandCHUCK.travel cruise will do just that as you enjoy a Bon Voyage Party featuring a DJ, dancing, one of the world’s largest outdoor video screens and a fantastic fireworks spectacular. Have your cameras ready! Enjoy all meals aboard ship and incredible events with ALandCHUCK. travel on ship and in every port! [Please note: we recommend you plan to arrive and be onboard the ship no later than 3:00 PM.]
Day 2: Monday, December 1, 2014 Visit Key West
Most ships can only visit Key West for 5 hours. Your cruise will stay from morning until evening as America’s Gayest Resort rolls out the red carpet for you. Many special excursions and events await you onshore! Another WORLD’S FIRST: DUVAL STREET DANCE PARTY during the afternoon and until your evening sailing. ALandCHUCK.travel has partnered with Key West Gay Business Community plus Key West & the Florida Keys Visitors Bureau to bring you something totally unique for a cruise. The city will close their main street for an ALandCHUCK.travel street party! DJs play as you play the way Key West was meant to in the heart of the
Carnival Conquest
island’s gay business district. This special event is truly a WORLD’S FIRST, and you will create memories of a lifetime! Also included is a FREE SHORE EXCURSION: the KEY WEST PUB CRAWL. Key West closes famous Duval Street for this exclusive charter! Key West is an island paradise, and ALandCHUCK.travel has partnered with the Key West Business Guild (GayKeyWestFl.com) to bring you a fun pub crawl. Some of the world’s most famous guest houses and gay /gay friendly businesses will unite for a fun PUB CRAWL through old Key West. Enjoy complimentary drinks and cocktails as the locals welcome you in style!
Day 3: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Fun Day at Sea
Today, there are so many activities to choose from. We will offer exclusive shows, parties, events, and more. Explore the ship! Eat the food! Have a drink! Relax in the warm weather of the Caribbean or celebrate the first day at sea. However you spend your time, the experience will be unlike any other!
Day 4 and 5: December 3 & DECEMBER 4, 2014 Cozumel - Cancun, Mexico
ALandCHUCK.travel is providing you with another WORLD’S FIRST! This will be the first cruise and Mexican resort stay in history—two days in Mexico! ALandCHUCK. travel will be the First Gay Charter to feature two days docked in exotic Mexico. This allows our guests ample time for excursions, but even more importantly: ample time to discover the local dining and local bar scene. Do you want to enjoy an authentic Mexican dinner off of the ship? No problem! Would you rather party on the beach until 3 in the
morning? You got it! This is an opportunity our guests will appreciate more than anything else as they can come and go from the ship as they please, twenty-four hours a day!
Day 6: Friday, December 5, 2014 Roatan, Honduras
Central America’s most beautiful port will be a perfect location for beaches, unique foods, and sightseeing. Roatan is the largest and arguably greatest of the Bay Islands in Honduras. With an exotic locale that you need to see to believe, you’ll be able to enjoy your fair share of excursions. A location famous for snorkeling, scuba diving, and ziplining, there’s going to be something for everyone in Honduras.
Day 7: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Fun Day at Sea
Today is your final day of open water cruising aboard the Conquest. Visit the spa or enjoy more of the food as we sail back to Florida. Have a drink with friends or take a minute to relax after all of the excitant you’ve been having on this exclusive charter!
Day 8: Sunday, December 7, 2014 Arrive in Miami
Today you disembark the Carnival Conquest for the last time, clear customs, and collect your luggage as our 2014 AlandCHUCK. travel Charter comes to an end. We can provide transfers to both the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports, just ask your AlLandCHUCK.travel Reservations Specialist for details. Please be aware that we do not advise those flying out of the Miami Airport to schedule any flights earlier than 1:00 PM because U.S. Customs and Border Control can delay a ship’s disembarkation process.
RATES:
$599 per person - Category 4A Inside $629 per person - Category 4B Inside $659 per person - Category 4C Inside $689 per person - Category 4D Inside $719 per person - Category 4E Inside $749 per person - Category 4 F Inside $779 per person - Category 4G Inside $809 per person - Category 4H Inside $839 per person - Category 4J Inside $839 per person - Category SSI - Female Only Inside $839 per person - Category SSI - Male Only Inside $869 per person - Category PT - Port Hole Outside $899 per person - Category 6A Outside $929 per person - Category 6B Outside $959 per person - Category 6C Outside $949 per person - Category SS - O Female Only Outside $949 per person - Category SS - O Male Only Outside $989 per person - Category 8A Balcony $1,019 per person - Category 8B Balcony $1,049 per person - Category 8C Balcony $1,079 per person - Category 8D Balcony $1,109 per person - Category 8E Balcony $1,139 per person - Category 8F Balcony $1,199 per person - Category 8M Balcony $1,299 per person - Category 8N Balcony $1,399 per person - Category 9B Large Balcony $1,499 per person - Category 9C Vista Balcony $1,099 per person - Category SS - B Female Only Balcony $1,099 per person - Category SS - B Male Only Balcony $1,799 per person - Category JS - Junior Suite $1,899 per person - Category OS - Ocean Suite $1,999 per person - Category GS - Grand Suite
●● RATES PLUS ADDITIONAL: $254.44 government taxes & fees. ●● SINGLE RATES are 200% of double. ●● PAYMENTS: Credit card payments only! Reservations require a deposit of $99 per person by credit card at the time of booking. A second deposit of $200 per person will be due January 31, 2014. A third deposit of $200 per person will be due on March 31, 2014. Final payment must be made by July 1, 2014 with the same credit card used for deposits. ●● CANCELLATION PENALTIES ALL deposits are non-refundable (including first, second and third.) Any cancellations from 150 to 121 days prior to sailing departure the cancellation penalty is 50% of all charges on your invoice. Any cancellations from 120 to 91 days prior to sailing departure the cancellation penalty is 75% of all charges on your invoice. Cancellations within 90 days of sailing are non-refundable. ●● CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
OPTIONAL
PRE-STAYS
ALandCHUCK.travel highly recommends the Pillage and Plunder Pre-Stay! These options make your travel safe, enjoyable and stress-free.
Pillage & Plunder - 1 Night Pre-Stay From: $119 Per Person Sat, Nov 29 – Sun, Nov 30, 2014
We encourage you to arrive early and not risk any flight issues. Our Ft Lauderdale Pre Stay Package in just $119 per person and provides everything you would need. Your rate includes transfers from Ft Lauderdale airport to hotel (9 am to 7 pm only); 1 night first class hotel accommodations at Westin Ft Lauderdale Cypress Creek (or similar); transfers AND Admission to the World Famous PILLAGE & PLUNDER BON VOYAGE PARTY; Transfers from the hotel to the ship boarding in Miami; and transfers departing from ship to your choice of Miami Airport, Ft Lauderdale Airport, or the host hotel (free parking during the cruise).
Pillage & Plunder - Weekend Pre-Stay From: $179 Per Person Fri, Nov 28 – Sun, Nov 30, 2014
Why miss one of the hottest destinations in the world! Our PILLAGE & PLUNDER party is extra special with our 3 day event which allows you to enjoy everything that South Florida offers and is just $179 per person! Your weekend stay will include a Friday night party at your hotel with DJ, dancing and lots of surprises and then Saturday nights Famous PILLAGE & PLUNDER BON VOYAGE PARTY. Your rate includes transfers from Ft Lauderdale airport to hotel (9 am to 7 pm only); 2 nights first class hotel accommodations at Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek (or similar); Friday Night Kick off party; transfers and admission to the Famous Saturday night PILLAGE & PLUNDER BON VOYAGE PARTY; transfers from the hotel to the ship boarding in Miami; and transfers departing from ship to your choice of Miami Airport, Ft Lauderdale Airport, or the hotel (free parking during the cruise).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PAYMENTS: Credit card payments only! Reservations require a deposit of $99 per person by credit card at the time of booking to confirm a reservation request.
OPTIONAL FEATURES: CHOOSE YOUR OWN CABIN: Reservations are confirmed as a category guarantee, meaning the cabin will be assigned by the cruise line closer to the departure date. No requests can be accepted for a Category Guarantee. ALandCHUCK.travel can assign the cabin within 7 days from the date requested for just $30.00 per person. Simply advise your Reservations Specialist to take advantage of this optional feature. STANDARD AIR: Refers to the Free Air (and Lowcost add-on cities) included with the package. Standard air arrangements, Airline and Flight Schedule, are at ALandCHUCK.travel’s sole discretion. Standard Air Schedules will experience up to 2 or 3 changes of planes in each direction. Standard air schedule will be available approximately 7-14 days prior to the trip departure date. Requests can not be accepted for Standard Air Arrangements. Please note: Standard Air low-cost air gateways will require payment of all air costs at the time of acceptance. ALandCHUCK.travel PREMIUM AIR: ALandCHUCK.travel can customize your air arrangements for a fee of $49.00 per person, plus the additional air cost of the service requested. ALandCHUCK.travel Premium Air requires payment in full of all additional air charges and is non-refundable. Certain packages may require full payment of the invoice prior to air purchase, and your Reservations Specialist will advise you of these requirements at the time of quotation. ALandCHUCK. travel Premium Air schedules are available within 21 days from the date ALandCHUCK.travel receives the required payment. WANT TO MAKE YOUR OWN FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS? ALandCHUCK.travel offers a No-Air credit on each air-inclusive package. Ask your Reservations Specialist for details. Please Note: By accepting the ALandCHUCK.travel No-Air Credit, Transfers from/to all airports will not be included in your package. Transfers from/to the airports can be purchased for an additional fee. Ask your Reservations Specialist for details. TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS? ALandCHUCK. travel can guarantee those traveling with crossreferenced friends to stay in the same hotels and/or fly on the same flight schedule for a fee of $49.00/per person. Please note: In order to guarantee the same flights, all parties must have the same air gateway and fly on the same dates.
A second deposit of $200 per person will be due January 31, 2014 and will be charged by ALandCHUCK.travel with the same credit card used for first deposit. A third deposit of $200 per person will be due on March 31, 2014 and will be charges by ALandCHUCK.travel with the same credit card used for first deposit. Final payment must be made by July 1, 2014 with the same credit card used for deposits. (all of these charges will be automatically charged unless you advise your ALandCHUCK.travel reservations agent in writing that you wish to change card payment type for 2nd/3rd deposit and/or for final payment. These changes must be submitted and confirmed by your reservation agent at least 8 days prior to scheduled payment date.) All rates are plus government imposed taxes and fees of $239. Your on board gratuities that are normally applied to your cruise account will be charged and pre-paid for your convenience. This charge of $99 will include gratuities for dining waiters, cabin stewards and other onboard staff. CANCELLATION POLICY: ALL deposits are non-refundable (including first, second and third.) Any cancellations from 150 to 121 days prior to sailing departure the cancellation penalty is 50% of all charges on your invoice. Any cancellations from 120 to 91 days prior to sailing departure the cancellation penalty is 75% of all charges on your invoice. Cancellations within 90 days of sailing are non-refundable. PRICING: All prices in this brochure are current at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. REVISION FEES: Any changes made to a reservation after deposit is subject to a minimum $35 Revision Fee per occurrence. Revision Fees (including Premium Air Fees and Choose Your Cabin) are non refundable and can not be insured. CABIN ASSIGNMENTS: The cruise line will only assign a guarantee in the cabin category you purchase and the cabin assignment will come in your documents. AIR DEVIATION: If your tour includes air, the flight schedules are for the scheduled arrival & departure days of the trip as indicated on the first page of the flyer. If you wish to travel on dates, other than what would be standard departure and return dates this must be requested at the time of reservation/deposit. There is a Premium Air fee of $49 for this deviation as well as fare difference (if any). PRE TOURS, POST TOURS & UPGRADES: MUST be paid in FULL at the time of reservation.
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DISCOUNTS: Any discounts/ coupons must be pre-approved by ALandCHUCK.travel to be accepted on ALandCHUCK.travel group programs. Many coupons offered by cruise lines and other suppliers specifically exclude applying acceptance to group travel. Because our group departures are highly discounted each coupon or discount must be reviewed by ALandCHUCK.travel to determine if
they can be applied. A service fee may be applied to the acceptance of discount coupon and that amount will be deducted from the coupon value. Additionally, all discounts and coupons apply to the first and second passenger ONLY traveling in a cabin/room. DOCUMENTS: You will receive your documents approximately 7 days prior to departure. Passengers requesting documents be shipped to a Canadian address will be charged a $75 handling fee. Documents shipped to any other country outside the United States will be charged a $100 handling fee. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MEDICAL CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Regardless of the length of the trip you are allowed one checked bag and one carry-on per person. Carry-on Bag, should not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and checked bag should not exceed the dimensions 30”x21”x11” and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. TIPPING: ALandCHUCK.travel does not pay gratuities to your Tour Manager or Driver. We recommend you tip for good service based on the following industry standards: Overnight Tours: Tour Manager $3 Per Person Per Day, Driver $2 Per Person Per Day; Day Trips: Tour Manager $2 Per Person Per Day, Driver $1 Per Person Per Day. Cruise tipping as per ship guidelines. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: Cruises and Tours that leave the Continental United States will require PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP. For Cruises & Tours this means a passport. You MUST check with U.S. Customs (for Americans or your Foreign Consulate office if you are not a U.S. citizen) to ensure proper documentation. U.S. rules for re-entering the United States are evolving and may require a passport. This is your only notice about providing proof of citizenship and passport. ALandCHUCK.travel will not be responsible for your proper identification. RESPONSIBILITY: The responsibility of ALandCHUCK.travel is strictly limited. As the operator we sell the services of hotels, restaurants, attractions, cruiselines, etc. The operator is not responsible for any intentional or unintentional actions or omissions by suppliers. ALandCHUCK. travel reserves the right to substitute any services of similar or equal quality. ALandCHUCK. travel cannot control the circumstances, causes, effects, weather, strikes, bankruptcies, etc. of our suppliers. It is absolutely clear to your acceptance of participation in this trip that ALandCHUCK. travel cannot guarantee airlines, flight times, hotels, attractions, shows, restaurants, Motorcoach vendors, etc. and unforeseen changes that might occur in the future. Therefore, ALandCHUCK.travel acting as intermediary or as an agent for these suppliers retains its rights to modify the itinerary components of the itinerary or the use of suppliers that is best for the operation of the tour. Furthermore, your claims about these unforeseen changes has in no way an effect on your decision to cancel or in waiving cancellation penalties that will be imposed as a result of your cancellation. Additionally, all requests (such as flight seating, hotel room types, etc.) are requests that cannot be guaranteed and your participation in the tour in no way assumes that you have been given any guarantees. ALandCHUCK.travel is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel, registration no. ST29220.