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*Price includes the cruise,
U.S. port taxes, 2 all-you-can-eat buffet meals on board, and all-you-can-drink
alcoholic (house brands) and non-alcoholic beverages on board. Does not include
port parking fees or a $35 per person surcharge including the Bahamian departure
& harbor fees, security and CBP user fees, and ticket transaction fee. One free
conventional suitcase per adult passenger. Passengers should be committed to
responsible drinking and this is the passenger’s sole responsibility. Discovery
will not serve alcoholic beverages to passengers under the age of 21 while the
ship is in Florida waters and Discovery will not serve such beverages to
passengers under the age of 18 outside Florida waters. Although Discovery does
not control or manage private or public transportation at any port of call, it
understands that a sufficient number of taxi cabs or other means of public
transportation may be available dockside upon arrival for passengers who choose
not to operate their own vehicles upon debarkation. It is the passenger’s
responsibility to act with due diligence when deciding whether to operate a
motor vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages.
Facilities & services are subject to change without notice. Advance
reservations & payment required. Prices may be higher on weekends & holidays.
Travel requirements:
A
s
required by U.S.
Government, U.S.
citizens aged 16
and above, will
be required to
be in possession
of a valid
passport or
passport card when
traveling with
Discovery to or
from the
Bahamas. Please
note that
passport
application
receipts will
not be accepted
for travel.(Please
note that we are
not considered a
“closed loop”
cruise by CBP)
American
citizens 15
years of age and
under born in
the U.S. require
either a valid
non-cancelled
passport or an
original state
issued birth
certificate
(issued by the
Department of
Health & Vital
Statistics).
Please note that
copies of birth
certificates are
not acceptable.
American
citizens 15
years of age and
under born
outside the U.S.
require either
an American
valid
non-cancelled
passport or an
original
naturalization
certificate.
U.S. legal alien residents must present their non-expired alien resident card.
(U.S. legal alien residents that are Bahamian citizens must also present their
Bahamian passport).
Canadian
Citizens 16
years of age and
above, will be
required to be
in possession of
a valid passport
when traveling
with Discovery
to or from the
Bahamas.
Canadian citizens 15 years of age and under require either a Canadian passport or a Canadian citizenship
ID accompanied by another valid
Canadian
government issued photo ID.
All other travelers must have valid passports from their country of origin in
conjunction with a multiple entry U.S. visa and if necessary a Bahamian visa,
(please check
with the Bahamian Consulate). Please be advised that non-resident students
traveling with a
US visa (F1, J1
or M1) must also
be in possession
of a valid SEVIS
form (I20 or
IAP66) for
travel.
Passengers under 18 years of age (traveling without their parents or guardian) require a notarized written parental consent
for travel
and must be
accompanied by an adult (download
form here).
Advance reservations and payment required.
Please allow at least two hours for check in.
Cancellations
or changes prior to
sailing, no
shows or
passengers
denied boarding,
are subject to a
$25 charge
per person;
future
reservations may
be made for $25
per person
re-booking fee.
Cruise tickets
are valid for a
maximum period
of six months from
original sailing
date. Other
policies and
penalties may
apply to group
travel not
booked online.
ALL CREDIT CARDS USED AS FORM OF PAYMENT MUST BE PRESENTED UPON CHECK-IN. IF
CARD IS NOT PRESENTED OR OWNER OF CREDIT CARD IS NOT SAILING, A NEW FORM OF
PAYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED.
Cruise and stay vacation package rates are per person, based on double occupancy.
Except for all-inclusive categories, rates do not include hotel taxes and gratuities. Prices
may be higher on weekends and holidays. Rates, facilities and services subject to change without notice.
Reservations cancelled or changed at least seven (7) days prior to the day of
sailing are subject to a $25 charge per person. Reservations cancelled within
seven (7) days prior to sailing are subject to a one room night hotel charge
and $25, per person. No shows, passengers denied boarding, and cancellations
within 72 hours are non-refundable, but are transferable subject to penalties
for up to six months from original date of sailing. Wyndham Viva Fortuna
packages are non refundable if cancelled less than seven (7) days prior to
sailing.
No Food or beverages may be brought on board.
One
conventional
luggage piece
will be carried
free of charge
per traveling
adult passenger.
Second luggage
piece will be
$15. Additional
pieces $25.
Minimum age for sailing is 6 months. This is a liability
insurance dictated company policy which takes into consideration the safety
and comfort of infants and their parents as well as all other guests.
Discovery understands the legality of this policy and it is not discriminatory
and does not violate any applicable laws. Discovery will not make exceptions
and does not allow for the signing of waivers or releases to make an exception
to the policy
Guests who are 24 weeks or more into their pregnancy on the date of
embarkation will not be allowed to sail. Pregnant women less than 24 weeks
must submit, prior to departure, a letter from their attending physician
certifying the gestational period and that the expecting mother is fit to
sail.
HURRICANE POLICY: Please note that in the
event of a hurricane watch or warning being posted by the National Hurricane
Center for Southeast Florida or the Northern Bahamas during the time of your
travel, you may cancel or rebook your trip without penalty. Any passengers
vacationing on the island during the posting of a hurricane watch or warning who
may wish to return from the island earlier than originally booked are welcome to
do so without penalty (based on space availability).
Discovery Cruise Line