The Historic St. Lawrence River & America's Five Great Lakes

The Historic St. Lawrence River & America’s Five Great Lakes

ABOARD THE MS SAINT LAURENT

LUXURY COASTAL EXPEDITIONS

THE HISTORIC ST. LAWRENCE RIVER & AMERICA’S FIVE GREAT LAKES Montréal to Chicago | 10 days

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SUMMER 2015 & 2016

THE HISTORIC ST. LAWRENCE RIVER & AMERICA’S FIVE GREAT LAKES Montréal to Chicago | 10 days

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Itinerary At A Glance Pre-Cruise Extension: Add 3 Days in Montréal, Québec

DAY 1: Montréal, Québec, Canada (Embarkation)

DAY 2: Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands

& Lake Ontario

DAY 3: Niagara Falls (Welland Canal)

DAY 4: Detroit, Michigan & Windsor, Ontario

DAY 5: Scenic Sailing of Lake Huron

DAY 6: Little Current, Manitoulin Island (Georgian Bay)

DAY 7: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

(WhitefishBay&LakeSuperior)

DAY 8: Mackinac Island (Lake Michigan)

DAY 9: Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan

DAY 10: Chicago, Illinois, USA (Disembarkation)

Post-Cruise Extension: Add 3 Days in Chicago, Illinois

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MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC The “Cultural Capital” of Canada

The second largest city in Canada, Montréal takes it name from Mount Royal, a hill in the center of the city with three distinct peaks. A UNESCO City of Design (one of only three in the world) Montréal boasts over 50 national historic sites, including numerous churches, and a lively downtown arts and cultural scene. The official language of the city is French, though, at home, many speak a

version of the language called Québécois French.

Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway, the 1000 Islands & Lake Ontario

DAY 2

OLD MONTREAL

Arrive in Montréal and board the luxurious MS Saint Laurent. This evening, gather for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we embark on our Great Lakes journey.

Today we’ll cruise the St. Lawrence Seaway to the 1,000 Islands corridor,anarchipelagoofnearly1,900islands,thenontoLakeOntario, the smallest in the chain of Great Lakes, where a favorablemicroclimatesupportsamajorfruitgrowingregion.Thisevening,we’llgatherforasumptuouswelcomedinnerin theship’smaindiningroom.

Begin your journey with a 3-day optional Pre-Cruise Extension in the historic city of Montréal, Québec

before you embark.See page 10 for more information

Set sail on a comprehensive voyage through the St. Lawrence River and America’s Five Great Lakes. Navigate the 1,000 Islands corridor and transit the historic Soo Locks.

Go ashore on Manitoulin, the world’s largest freshwater Island and attend a private performance by the indigenous Ojibwe people. Ride a horse-drawn carriage on Mackinac Island and, if you wish, stop for lunch at the Grand Hotel. From a thrilling visit to spectacular Niagara Falls to a tour of Detroit’s Henry Ford Museum, each day of this itinerary is filled with magic.

Montréal, Québec, Canada (Embarkation)DAY 1

Niagara Falls (Welland Canal)DAY 3

Todaywe’lldisembarktheshipatPortWelleronthenorthernend of the Welland Canal. The original Welland Canal was openedin1829andwasextendedtoreachLakeEriein1833.Thecurrentcanalwascompletedin1932andboastseightlocks.As the MS Saint Laurent awaits its turn to transit the locks, we’ll disembark and drive through the Niagara Wine Region, home to 25 vineyards and over 50 wineries. At Niagara Falls, we’ll embark on the famous Hornblower “Voyage of the Falls” for a cruise into themistysprayofHorseshoeFalls.Backonshore,we’lldrivealongscenicNiagaraParkwaytoacharminglocalrestaurantbeforerejoiningtheshipatPortColbourne.

VINEYARDS, NIAGARA PENINSULA, ONTARIO, CANADA

HORSEHOE FALLS


AMERICAS FIVE GREAT LAKES

Detroit, Michigan & Windsor, OntarioDAY 4

Little Current, Manitoulin Island(Georgian Bay)

DAY 6

Today, we’ll transit the Soo Locks from Lake Huron into LakeSuperioratSaultSte.Marie,Michigan.Ourguidedexcursion includes a visit to the New Fort Brady, a tour oftheValleyCampMuseumShip,astopattheSooLocksviewingplatform,andawalkthroughthevisitor’scentertolearnaboutthefourparallellocks—MacArthur(1943),Poe(1895),Davis(1914),andSabin(1919—whichpassanaverageof10,000shipsperyear.

This morning, we’ll cruise though the rugged beauty of Georgian Bay, sometimes called the sixth Great Lake. Our destination is Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwaterislandandhomeoftheOjibwepeople,partof the First Nation of Anishinaabe. Coming ashore at LittleCurrent,we’llexplorethearea’srichnativeandnauticalhistory.AtImmaculateConceptionChurch,we’ll learn how the beliefs and customs of the Ojibwe intertwine with those of the Catholic Church. At the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, we’ll attend a traditional “smudging”ceremonyand“powwow”andtourthemuseum and art gallery. Back in Little Current, you’ll havetheoptiontoreturntotheshiporchoosetostayintownforfurtherexploration.

HENRY FORD MUSEUM, DETROIT

Scenic Sailing of Lake HuronDAY 5

The second largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Huron boasts a surface area of 23,000 square miles. Like the other Great Lakes, it was formed at the end of the last ice age as the glaciers retreated. With over 30,000 islands, Lake Huron has more shoreline than any of the other Great Lakes. After a scenic day of cruising,we’llgatherintheship’smaindiningroomfor a gourmet dinner.

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (Whitefish Bay & Lake Superior)

DAY 7

Sailing from Lake Erie to Lake Huron, the MS Saint Laurent will call on Windsor, Ontario, known as “The City of Roses.” Here, we’ll board a motorcoach andcrossAmbassadorBridge,aprivatelyownedsuspensionbridgethatconnectsWindsorwithDetroit. This bridge is the busiest international trade crossinginNorthAmerica,supporting$13billion(USD)inannualproduction.JustoutsideofDetroit,we’ll visit the Henry Ford Museum where highlights include:thelimousinethatcarriedPresidentJohnF. Kennedy on that fateful day in Texas, the bus in whichRosaParksstoodhergroundandsparkedthe Civil Rights movement, and the chair from Ford Theatre in which Abraham Lincoln was sitting when hewasshot.Afterourtour,we’llreturntotheshipfor dinner and set sail for Lake Huron.


OJIBWE TRIBE, LITTLE CURRENT PHOTO CREDIT: MARY KILBREATH PHOTOGRAPHY

“Also known by the anglicized name Chippewa, the Ojibwe are the largest population of First Nations people in continental North America. They speak the Anishinaabe language and live mostly in the Great Lakes region of Canada. They are known for their birch bark canoes, their cultivation of wild rice, the creation of dreamcatchers, and their historic use of pictographic birch bark scrolls.

This morning we’ll awaken in the Straits of Mackinac, which connect Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. After breakfast, we’ll go ashore for a horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island, driving by the Victorian-era Grand Hotel, where the movie “Somewhere in Time” was filmed.Duringourtour,we’llvisitFortMackinac,whichwas constructed by the British in 1780, taken by the Americans in 1796, and reclaimed by the British at the start of the War of 1812. This evening, cocktail hour in theloungefeaturesacaptivatingpresentationbytheGrand Hotel Resident Historian.

Mackinac Island, Lake MichiganDAY 8

Scenic Sailing in Lake MichiganDAY 9

The only Great Lake located entirely within the United States, Lake Michigan has a surface area of more than 22,000squaremiles,makingitthefifthlargestlakeintheworld. The name Michigan is believed to come from the

Thismorning,we’llarriveattheportinChicago,Illinois.After breakfast, you’ll disembark the MS Saint Laurent andmakeyourwaytotheairportforyourflighthome or to The Drake Hotel (or similar) for your extended tour ofthismagnificentcity.

Extend your journey with a 3-day optional Post-Cruise Extension in the architectural

gem of Chicago, Illinois.See page 11 for more information

Chicago, Illinois, USA (Disembarkation)DAY 10

GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND

native Ojibwe word mishigami, which translates to “great water.” After a scenic day of cruising, we’ll gather forafarewellreceptiononboard,followedbydinnerintheship’sShearwaterDiningRoom.

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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions See page 10

“Step back in time on Mackinac Island, where cars are forbidden and people get around by horse and carriage, bicycle, or on foot. Home to lovely summer residences and bluff cottages, the island has 500 year-round local residents, a “living” Victorian village. Popular sites on the island include the Surrey Hills Museum, a butterfly conservatory, Arch Rock, Fort Mackinac and, of course, the breathtaking Grand Hotel.

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MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC

Pre-Cruise Extension | 3-Days From $599 USD per person (double occupancy) | 2015 Single Supplement $379

HIGHLIGHTS

Arrive in Montréal, Québec and check into the Omni Mont Royal Hotel (or similar). Enjoy leisure time, including lunch and dinner on your own. The following morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be greeted by your guide for a half-day tour of Montréal. The tour begins with sightseeing in the Museum Quarter, a stop at the magnificent St. Joseph’s Oratory, and a guided visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica. Next, we’ll stop at Mount Royal Lookout to take in the expansive view over Montréal, the St. Lawrence River, and the surrounding countryside.

As we continue, we’ll drive to Jean-Talon Market, where a culturally diverse collection of vendors sells everything from fruits and vegetables to flowers, spices, oils, cheese, meat, fish, and artisanal bakery goods in a jovial village-like atmosphere. While we’re at the market, we’ll enjoy a local specialty snack. Before returning to the hotel, we’ll drive across Concordia Bridge to St. Helen’s Island, home of the Montréal Biosphere. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish, with lunch and dinner at any of Montréal’s many celebrated restaurants. You may also wish to embark on an optional tour, such as Uncovering Montréal. After breakfast the next morning, you’ll make your way to the airport for your flight home or to the port for the cruise portion of your journey.


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Arrive in Chicago, Illinois and make your way to The Drake Hotel (or similar) for check in. Enjoy leisure time, including lunch and dinner on your own at any of the city’s celebrated restaurants. The following morning, after breakfast at your hotel we’ll make our way to Millennium Park to see The Bean and the Crown Fountain. Then we’ll enjoy a tour of the city’s most iconic sites, including: The Chicago Library, John Hancock Center, Wrigley Building, Chicago Tribune Tower, Marina City, Merchandise Mart, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Picasso Sculpture at Daily Center. Next, we’ll drive through Grant Park for views of Lake Michigan and Buckingham Fountain, and stop at Adler Planetarium to enjoy a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline.

Next, we’ll see Navy Pier along Lakeshore Drive and Chicago’s famous Water Tower. Then, we’ll board an architectural cruise along the Chicago River, featuring the works of Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. Before returning to the hotel, we’ll savor a Chicago-style specialty snack. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish, with lunch and dinner at any of Chicago’s fine restaurants. You may also wish to embark on an optional tour, such as Artistry in Chicago. After breakfast the next morning, you’ll make your way to the airport for your flight home or to the port for the cruise portion of your journey.


CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Post-Cruise Extension | 3-Days From $629 USD per person (double occupancy) | 2015 Single Supplement $319


MS SAINT LAURENTMS SAINT LAURENT

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW

M S S A I N T L A U R E N TAn Agile and Elegant Small Ship,

Perfectly Suited to Coastal Cruising

REFINED, SMALL SHIP EXPERIENCESTheindisputablejoyofsailingisbroughttolifeontheMSSaintLaurent,anagilesmallshipthateasily navigates canals and locks, tranquil bays, andhiddenportswherelargershipsdarenotgo.Onboard,fresh,moderndesigntipsitshattoourmaritimepastasspacious,open-airlounges,inviting dining venues, and generous windows ensure you never miss a chance to savor the view.

INTUITIVE & ATTENTIVE SERVICEWithacaringcrewof90pamperingnomore than 210 guests, you’ll feel at home on the MSSaintLaurentfromthemomentyoustepon


MS SAINT LAURENT

board. Whether it’s a favorite cocktail served to you on deck, hot coffee delivered to your room, aniPad®offeredforuseinthelounge,orthedelicatechocolateonyourpillowensuringsweetdreams,servingyouisourpleasure.Throughouttheship,“freeflowing”beveragesareavailable24 hours a day and 24-hour room service is just aphonecallaway.

ONBOARD SPECIALISTS & INCLUDED EXCURSIONSAboard the MS Saint Laurent, you’ll often travel inthecompanyofengagingspecialistsfocusingon areas such as: marine biology, naval history, ornithologyandgeologywhosharetheirexpertisefreelyinpresentationsandimpromptudiscussionsthroughoutyourjourney.Inport,shoreexcursionswithknowledgeablelocalguidesprovidemeaningfulopportunitiestouncovertherichhistory, unique wildlife, and fascinating cultures of the destinations you visit.

The Haimark Difference

MS SAINT LAURENT

CLIFF ROCK BAR & GRILLE

THE COMPASS LOUNGE

Refined, Elegant & Open to New AdventuresSkillfully designed to foster a convivial atmosphere while giving you room to breathe, the MS Saint Laurent invites you to relax and unwind as you discover the world’s most remarkable coastal regions. Enjoy quiet time in a cozy corner. Stretch your legs on the promenade. Or gather with friends as you watch the world go by. No matter where you are, you’ll find perfectly designed spaces for every mood and every possibility. ery THE SEASCAPE TAVERNShare stories and laughter with friends and fellow travelers in the casual comfort of this cozy, English-style tavern. In the early evening, talented musicians bring the ship to life with all your favorite songs.

SHEARWATER DINING ROOM

OBSERVATION DECK LOUNGEThis comfortable outdoor seating area is the perfect place to celebrate a successful shore excursion, gather for afternoon cocktails and amber sunsets, or indulge in a little late-night stargazing.

PINNACLE TERRACEStretch your legs on the ship’s open-air promenade or relax with a beverage on the spacious terrace, the perfect vantage point as you watch for wildlife on shore.

SUN DECKThe sun deck is the perfect place to greet the day during morning yoga or a stretching session. Relax with a book and soak up some rays on one of the cushioned lounges.

LAURENT BOUTIQUEShop for jewelry, souvenirs, sundries, and fashionable logo wear to remind you of your adventure aboard the MS Saint Laurent.

CLIFF ROCK BAR & GRILLEEnjoy fresh air and fresh selections at the Cliff Rock Grille, where “hot rock” cooking is the special of the day, every day. Choose your ingredients and watch them cook to perfection on 100% pure volcanic lava rock. Serving buffet breakfast and lunch and seated dinner.

SHEARWATER DINING ROOM Savor delicious cuisine in the easy elegance of the main dining room, where a professional wait staff serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from our chef’s menu of regionally inspired dishes.

THE COMPASS LOUNGELog onto one of the ship’s iPads and catch up on the latest news or send a few emails to friends back home. Attend an enriching presentation by an onboard specialist. Gather around the grand piano for an old fashioned sing-along. After dinner, cocktails, music, and dancing keep the fun going into the evening hours.

SHIPACCOMMODATIONS

Fresh and ModernSTATEROOMS AND SUITES


OWNER’S SUITE Your Own Private Retreat

Afterexhilaratingdaysonshore,escapetoyour ownprivateretreatfeaturingfresh,modern décor,hardwoodfloors,bedswithdeep,premiummattresses,100%Egyptiancottonsheets,deluxeduvets,andyourchoiceofdifferentpillowoptions.All 105 staterooms and suites also offer individual climatecontrols,magnifyingmakeupmirrors,plushtowels,covetedL’Occitane®bathamenities,sparobesandslippers,generousclosetsandunder- bed storage.

OWNER’S SUITE: Ocean view suite boasting sweepingviews,interiorandexteriorentrances,

aprivateterrace,acomplimentaryminibar (restocked daily), one queen bed and one sofa bed,sittingarea,in-roomsafe,eveningcanapés, complimentarylaundryservice,andtheservicesof adedicatedbutler,freshfruituponarrival(Deck3)

Category AA: Ocean view suite with direct access totheopen-airpromenade.Addedamenities include: two twin or one queen bed, armoire, minibar, eveningcanapés,complimentarylaundryservice, and the services of a dedicated butler, fresh fruit uponarrival(Deck4)


Category A Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, two twin or one queen bed (Deck 3)

Category B Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, sweepingviews,twotwinoronequeenbed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 3)

Category C Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, two twin or one queen bed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 3)

Category D Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, two twin or one queen bed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 2)

Category E Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, queen bed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 2)

Category F Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, two twin or one queen bed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 1)

Category G Stateroom: Ocean view stateroom, two twin or one queen bed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 1)

Category H Stateroom: 1 Interior stateroom, two twin or one queen bed, armoire, chest of drawers (Deck 3)

CATEGORY G

CATEGORY D CATEGORY H CATEGORY AA

GASTRONOMY AND LIBATIONS


DELICIOUS REGIONALLY INSPIREDCUISINEThe MS Saint Laurent offers two distinctive diningvenues,eachwithitsownappeal.Sharestories and laughter with friends in the casual comfort of the English-style tavern. Enjoy fresh air and fresh selections at Cliff Rock Grille & Bar, an outdoor grill where “hot rock” cooking is thespecialoftheday,everyday.Relaxinthecomfort of the elegant main dining room, where aprofessionalwaitstaffservesbreakfast,lunch,and dinner daily from our chef’s menu of regionallyinspireddishesandwesternfavorites.

Throughouttheship,“freeflowing”beveragesare available 24 hours a day. Choose from coffee, tea, mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and spirits.Specialtycoffeedrinksandpremiumwinesandspiritsareavailableforanextrafee.And, of course, 24-hour room service is always justaphonecallaway.

MS SAINT LAURENT

SUITE AA A B C D E F G H

Refurbished: 2015 | Length: 286.32 ft | Width: 50 ft | Draft: 13.52 ft | Speed: 12 knots Gross Tonnage: 4954 tons | Registry: Nassau, Bahamas | Voltage: 110 volts | Guests: 210

Crew: 90 | Suites: 2 (325 sq ft) | Staterooms: 103 (130-190 sq ft) | Zodiacs: 6

ONBOARD AMENTIES•Spaqualityrobesandslippers•L’Occitane®bathamenities•Pillowmenu•Premiummattresses•100%Egyptiancottonbedding• In-room electronic safe• Individual climate control•LCDflatscreentelevision(satellite)•Hairdryer&make-upmirror

• Universal docking station with alarm clock•Ensuitetelephonewithoutsideline• 24-hour room service•Bottledmineralwater,replenisheddaily•“Freeflow”beverageservice•ComplimentaryWiFiPackage•Dailyhousekeeping;nightlyturndown•Certifiedmedicaldoctoronboard• Salon on board

TARIFFS

DECK10 DAYCRUISE

13 DAYCRUISE

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3 $7999 $9799 $8399 $9999

4 $7299 $8999 $7699 $9399

3 $6799 $8599 $7199 $8999

3 $6599 $8199 $6999 $8599

3 $6299 $7899 $6599 $8299

2 $5999 $7599 $6299 $7999

2, 3 $5599 $7299 $5799 $7699

1 $5299 $6999 $5499 $7399

1 $4599 $6499 $4999 $6999

3 $4199 $5999 $4499 $6299

$399 $499 $399 $499

BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. PER PERSON IN USD. 60% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE FOR CATEGORIES A-F

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PRE & POST CRUISE EXTENSION PRICING

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Portland, Maine Port of Spain, Trinidad$679.00 $699.00 $569.00 $589.00$359.00 $369.00 $269.00 $279.00

Montréal, Québec Cartagena, Colombia$599.00 $629.00 $579.00 $599.00$379.00 $389.00 $329.00 $339.00

Chicago, Illinois Arenal & Monteverde, Costa Rica$629.00 $649.00 $899.00 $929.00$319.00 $329.00 $269.00 $289.00

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lima, Peru$579.00 $599.00 $499.00 $509.00$249.00 $259.00 $199.00 $209.00

Nassau, Bahamas Machu Picchu, Peru$649.00 $679.00 $1,999.00 $1,999.00$339.00 $349.00 $599.00 $599.00single supplement

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IMPORTANT NOTICETerms and Conditions apply to all vessels under Haimark Line, Ltd. operation unless otherwise noted. Any and all information contained herein is in effect at the time of printing and is subject to change at any time.

Information contained in this brochure does not form part of any offer or contract. The transportation of guests and baggage on Haimark Line, Ltd. vessels is provided solely by Haimark Line, Ltd. and is governed by the terms and conditions printed on the Passage Contract also available on request at 1-855-HAIMARK. The Passage Contract will be included with your final travel documents and contains complete and important information regarding cancellations, itineraries, Haimark Line, Ltd.‘s liability, health and immigration requirements, and other relevant terms and conditions. The terms and conditions of the Passage Contract will apply to persons who have booked a cruise regardless of whether or not they have embarked the vessel. Please read your Passage Contract carefully. To the extent that any of the information in the brochure conflicts with the terms of the Passage Contract, the terms and conditions contained in the Passage Contract shall control.

Itinerary arrival and departure times are always subject to change without notice. Haimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right to cancel, alter, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary, substitute another vessel for the scheduled ship, or substitute or cancel scheduled ports of call, which, in its sole judgment and discretion, is justified for any reason, and to do so without liability for any loss whatsoever to guests as a result of said change(s). Additionally, Haimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right to cancel reservations and bookings in the event of a full-ship charter, whether or not a deposit or full payment has been received, and in such event, Haimark Line, Ltd.‘s only liability will be to refund to the guest the amount it has received.

Haimark Line, Ltd. makes arrangements for transportation, other than cruise passage, only as a booking agent. Haimark Line, Ltd.’s responsibility does not extend beyond the vessel. In arranging for the transportation of guests to and from the ship, Haimark Line, Ltd. does so with independent contractors. Haimark Line, Ltd. is not responsible for incidents such as airline cancellations, re-routings or any disruption of scheduled services or accommodation,or lost luggage.

While participating in activities during cruises offering Carrier’s expedition program and/or shore excursion program, certain risks and dangers may arise including but not limited to; activities in remote areas, animals and marine live, forces of nature and accident or illness. Carrier does not have any responsibility for the accuracy of any information it provides regarding any activity included in the expedition or shore excursion program and cannot determine and/or assure the suitability of any excursion or activity as to a particular Passenger. All Passengers who participate in any expedition or activity offered by Carrier, accept responsibility for making their own determinations as to the suitability of the activity regarding their own safety, conduct and well-being and agree to participate solely at their own risk. Attending applicable and available information briefings before participation is mandatory. Based on the aforementioned, each participating Passenger assumes the risk associated with any and all activities, excursions and expeditions, included or optional to Passengers and will hold Carrier and expedition team members harmless from and defend them against any and all liability, actions, suits, claims and demands which could arise from participation in any of the aforementioned activities.

All schedules, fares, and terms and conditions listed in this brochure are effective as of October, 2014 and supersede any schedules, prices, and terms and conditions previously published.

All fares indicated in this brochure including land and hotel, are capacity controlled, subject to change at anytime without notice and do not guarantee availability. All are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.

Travel documents will not be dispatched until full and final payment and passenger contact information has been received by Haimark Line, Ltd. and cleared. For purposes of this Agreement, contact information shall mean a passenger’s full name, passport number, address, telephone number (land and mobile), electronic mail address and emergency contact information and any other information as requested by Haimark Line, Ltd. Haimark Line, Ltd. must be able to reach each passenger’s emergency contact at any time of day. Haimark Line, Ltd. must therefore be provided with all information to allow Haimark Line,


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Ltd. to do so (such information should include the name, address, electronic mail address (if available) and phone number (including a cell phone number if available) of a parent, guardian, spouse, domestic partner, or other person to contact in the event of an emergency. No passenger will be allowed to embark a Haimark Line, Ltd. vessel unless Haimark Line, Ltd. has received all information.

CRUISE TARIFFCruise fares cover certain shipboard services including: accommodations, shore excursions, onboard meals and entertainment, complimentary beverages aboard ship where noted in the respective cruise program brochure. All fares are quoted in US dollars, are per guest and based on double occupancy. Not included in your cruise tariff are: airfare, hotel accommodations, optional shore excursions, meals ashore (unless otherwise noted), beverages not highlighted as included, fuel surcharges, laundry (unless otherwise noted), purchases from the ship boutique or any item or service of a personal nature such as medical care, massages and spa treatments.

TRAVEL PROFESSIONALSTravel agents are considered to be the agent of Passenger and not of Carrier. Carrier is not liable for any representation, act or omission of Passenger’s travel agent. Passenger’s cruise fare is not considered paid until Carrier receives full payment, and the amount thereof is subject to change at any time prior to Carrier’s receipt of payment. Passenger shall at all times remain liable to Carrier for the price of passage. Carrier reserves the right to refuse embarkation if all charges and surcharges have not been paid in advance of departure.

DEPOSIT/FINAL PAYMENTTo reserve your cruise, a $850 per person deposit of the cruise fare is required at the time of booking. Pre and/or Post Extension Land Programs are subject to a $250 per person deposit. Final payment is due no later than 120 days prior to departure. Guests will not be permitted to change travel agents once final payment has been received by Haimark Line, Ltd. Final documentation will be issued after receipt of final payment and approximately 30 days prior to sailing. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date, and are guaranteed only when paid in full 120 days prior to sailing. Reservations made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Haimark. Payments may be made by personal check (USD funds), or by VISA®, MasterCard®. Discover®, and American Express®.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDSShould you find it necessary to cancel your reservation or any component thereof, you and/or your Travel Professional are required to contact your Haimark Line, Ltd. directly by telephone as well as submit your cancellation in writing via email to [email protected].

If your cancellation request is received more than 120 days prior to your initial sailing date, a $500 non-refundable administrative fee will be charged per booking. This administrative fee may be not converted to a future cruise credit. Cruise cancellation requests received within 120 days of the initial sailing date will be subject to the following charges, regardless of suite resale: 120 – 91 days prior to the initial sailing date, 50% of the total cruise fare per person; 90–0 days prior to the initial sailing date or nonappearance at the time of sailing, 100% of the total cruise fare per person.

Cruise tickets must be returned to Haimark Line, Ltd. before refunds (if owed) can be processed.

PRE/POST EXTENSION LAND PROGRAM CANCELLATIONSPre and/or Post Land Extension Program cancellations received more than 120 days prior to your initial sailing date are subject to a $100 non-refundable administrative fee and will be charged per booking. This administrative fee may not be converted to a future cruise credit.

Cancellations received within 120 days of the initial sailing date will be subject to the following charges: 120 – 91 days prior to the initial sailing date: 50% of the total cost per person 90 – 0 days prior to the initial sailing date or nonappearance at the time of sailing: 100% of the total cruise fare per person.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTSAll guests are required to report in writing to Haimark Line, Ltd. at the time their reservation is made:

1. Any physical or mental condition that may require medical or professional treatment or attention during the voyage 2. Any condition that may render the guest unfit for travel, or that may require special care or assistance 3. Any condition that may pose a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else on board the ship 4. Any condition that may require oxygen for medical reasons 5. Any intention or need to use a wheelchair cart, other mobility deviceBy booking passage and by boarding the ship,



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the guest represents and warrants that he/she is physically and otherwise fit to travel, and that the guest will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the ship and orders and instructions of the ship’s officers. Haimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right without liability to require a guest to disembark and/or to refuse to board and transport a guest who, in the judgment of Haimark Line, Ltd. or the ship’s Captain, is unfit to travel or may require care beyond that which Haimark Line, Ltd. is reasonably able to provide.

BAGGAGEYou may bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage for Haimark Line, Ltd. guests or guests on our land extension programs must be handled in accordance with regulations of our ground operators. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. Guests are encouraged to contact individual airlines for weight limitations. All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at your own risk. Haimark Line, Ltd. is not responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any other personal item during air travel or land extension programs. Baggage and personal belongings will be taken off the ship upon guest disembarkation. Under no circumstances will baggage be stored on board without the owner of such baggage being on the vessel. Haimark Line, Ltd. is not responsible for baggage stored in shore side facilities. Under no circumstances may dangerous items (including but not limited to: explosives, firearms, combustible or illegal substances) be taken aboard the ship. We recommend that you hand-carry travel documents (passport, visa, cruise tickets), medications and valuables. These items are the full responsibility of the guest at all times. Haimark Line, Ltd. shall not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, such personal items.

LOST PROPERTYHaimark Line, Ltd. may levy a charge for the return of personal items left onboard or lost and subsequently found.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTSAll travel documents (air and cruise tickets, passport and medical insurance information) are the guest’s responsibility. It is also the guest’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas and public health documents for all applicable ports and to comply with all customs requirements. Without the required documents, a guest may be denied boarding and accommodation by Haimark Line, Ltd. or the guest may be disembarked during the voyage and Haimark

Line, Ltd. will not make a refund or be otherwise liable to any guest for such denial of boarding or disembarkation. In the event that Haimark Line, Ltd. as a courtesy provides information or advice as to necessary travel documents, visas and medical inoculations, guests are still obligated to verify such information with the appropriate government authorities and Haimark Line, Ltd. does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of such information. Passports are required to be valid six months beyond intended stay. Please check with the appropriate consulate for specific requirements. Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time and each guest will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy, we will endeavor to provide each guest with notice of measures that may affect them, but complying with any such requirements is the sole responsibility of each guest. Please consult your travel professional for advice on such requirements to avoid loss of boarding privileges.

TAXES, GOVERNMENT FEES/QUASIGOVERNMENT FEES AND FUEL SUPPLEMENTSHaimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right to pass through to its guests (including fully paid and deposited guests) any taxes and government fees/quasi-government fees that relate specifically to a guest’s itinerary. “Taxes and Government fees/quasi-government fees” include any and all fees, charges, surcharges, tolls and taxes imposed by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including, but not limited to, customs fees, per person berth taxes or fees, embarkation and/or disembarkation fees at ports, airline transportation fees, dockage fees, and wharfage fees.

Haimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right to charge a per person fuel supplement in the event that the price of increases up to and including the day of embarkation. Haimark Line, Ltd. may collect any taxes, government fees/ quasigovernment fees and fuel supplement (the “Surcharges”) at the time of booking, prior to sailing or on board the vessel, even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. Surcharges will be invoiced accordingly.

All fares, and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Haimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions.

This brochure may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies and typographical errors. Haimark Line, Ltd. reserves the right to correct errors and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered product, service, amenity, etc. in the event of any error or omission in the description, including pricing and availability.

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