Jane Austen Cruise
A Tribute to One of the Greatest Authors of All time

on MSC’s beautiful Opera

July 18-26, 2012 – 8 nights

Sailing round-trip from Southampton to Holland, Guernsey, Spain and France

About Your Private Jane Austen Events on Board

* Presentations and Q & A with our Special Guests

* Costume Promenade

* Gala Ball

* Discussion Groups

* Group Photo Shoot

* Film Festival

* Elegant High Tea

* Trivia Contests
& Games

* Vendors Room and more…

Cruise Itinerary (Ports and port times are subject to change)

Date/Day           Port                                           Arrive           Depart

7/18 Wed          Southwmpton, UK 4:00pm

7/19 Thu           Ijmuiden (Amsterdam)   10:30am           5:30pm

7/20 Fri           St Peter Port (Guernsey)   2:00pm            9:00pm
7/21 Sat            At Sea
7/22 Sun           La Coruna (Spain)           9:00am              5:00pm

7/23 Mon          Bilbao (Spain)                  9:00am              6:00pm
7/24 Tue           La Rochelle (France)     10:00am              6:00pm

7/25 Wed          At Sea

7/26 Thu          Southampton, UK 7:00am
**Join us for an Optional Post Cruise Tour to the places Jane wrote about …

Cruise Pricing:
Category 10 – $1449 Ocean View with Balcony

Category 6 -  $1199 Ocean View Obstructed

Category 1 -  $999 Inside

Look at this! Book before December 31st and receive a Complimentary Upgrade from an Ocean View Obstructed to a Balcony or from an Inside to an Ocean View Obstructed.
Other categories are available upon request.

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and cruise only. 3rd and/or 4th person rate (when sharing with 2 double occupancy passengers) is $499 per person.  Singles Rates are 180% – 200% of the above rates. Taxes are $23.61 per person and
subject to change. All rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Ask About Special Rates for Kids

Jane Austen Event Fee: In addition to the cruise fare, a $150 per person Event Fee is due on or before final payment. Since this is a private event, only those passengers booked through our agency will be admitted to our Jane Austen events. You will
be issued I.D. Badges.

Deposit & Final Payment: A $250 per person deposit ($500 per cabin) is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due on or before April 20, 2012. Payments may be made by check, credit card or Pay Pal. All payments are in US Dollars.

Payment Plan: An optional customized monthly payment plan is available for you without service or finance charges.

Airfare & Transfers: Please call us for quotes for airfare and transfers.

About Your Ship: Imagine doing all this on board the beautiful Opera which will be your “floating resort” for our Jane Austen Cruise. When you’re not participating in our private events, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the Pools, Spa, Gym, Restaurants, Lounges and open Decks. State-of-the-art accommodations; Savory International Cuisine including Room Service; Charming Italian Staff and Crew; the Serene MSC Aurea Spa; Lavish Night Life and Dazzling Theatrical Performances. Truly La Dolce Vita at sea

Tell Your Family and Friends: This is the perfect family vacation. The ship is fun for people of all ages. What if your family members are not Jane Austen Fans (Hard to believe, I know). No problem. They will have plenty of shipboard activities and entertainment for everybody’s interest

Pre-Registration for Your Cruise: After booking your cruise you will receive a booking number. Please go to www.msccruises.com Type in your booking number and fill out the cruise On Line Check-in.
Gratuities: MSC will charge approximately $12 per person per day to your onboard account for gratuities for your cabin steward and dining room stewards.

Proof of Citizenship: Each passenger must bring proper proof of citizenship. A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED. Anyone without proper proof of citizenship will be denied boarding.

Age Requirements: If you are under 21 years of age the cruise line requires that you travel with someone 21 years or older in the same cabin or in a cabin nearby. Certain exceptions may be allowed.

Cancellation and Refunds: If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:

Days Prior to Departure Date      Cancellation Charge per Guest

Up to 76 days                                           None
75 to 46 days                                           Amount of the Deposit

45 to 16 days                                            50% of Gross Fare

Within 15 days                                        100% of Gross Fare

Cancellation Penalties begin on April 3, 2012. All cancellations must be received in writing. Name changes or additions will be allowed at MSC’s discretion and are subject to cancellation charges, change fees and rate increases. Cruises Cruises Cruises reserves the right to cancel this event due to lack of participation in which case you will receive a full refund. A minimum of 100 passengers must sail for this event to take place.

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: Protect your investment with trip insurance. Call for a quote.

Making Reservations: Call or email us and we will send you a Reservations Form.

Cruises Cruises Cruises, 7101 Oso Avenue, Unit 16, Winnetka, CA 91306

(tel) 800.745.7545   or   818.346.7003   (fax) 818.346.1449            CST#1013661-40

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Must be booked through Cruises Cruises Cruises to attend the Jane Austen events on board.