Terms and Conditions

The following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) for cruise bookings made through LastMinuteCruises.us constitute a legally binding contract between you and LastMinuteCruises.us, operated by CARP TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL LLC (referred to as "LastMinuteCruises.us", "LastMinuteCruises.us"), in partnership with Cruise Travel & Tours, Inc., a Florida corporation. All guests must read, agree to, and accept these Terms before booking their stateroom for any cruise, and should retain them for future reference. These Terms & Conditions are incorporated into and made a part of your agreement with LastMinuteCruises.us. You agree that these Terms & Conditions are subject to change at the good faith discretion of LastMinuteCruises.us. If you do not agree to any part of these terms and conditions, you must not access or use this site in any way. 

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The contents of this site are for personal use only. You may only use this site and its attendant services to make legitimate reservations and purchases. You agree that you will not use this site or the representatives of LastMinuteCruises.us to make false or fraudulent or speculative reservations or purchases. To ensure the quality of the service we provide, all calls to and from LastMinuteCruises.us may be monitored and will be recorded. 

Much of the information on this site is supplied by third party providers, and LastMinuteCruises.us accepts no responsibility for errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misleading statements which may appear anywhere on this site, whether or not they were supplied by third party providers. 

Required Documents For Travel

Passport Information
Below are passport guidelines as of March 2024, however they are subject to change. We strongly encourage all guests to visit the Department of Homeland Security website (http://www.dhs.gov) for the most up-to-date traveler information including passport and visa requirements as well as travel advisories and safety recommendations.

Please Note: Guests who fail to have the required documents as determined by U.S. Customs & Immigration will be denied boarding and such guests shall not be entitled to any refund, nor shall LastMinuteCruises.us and the other Released Parties have any further liability to such guests.

Although a passport is not required at this time for U.S. citizens taking “closed loop” cruises, we strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Having a passport will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port in the event they miss their scheduled embarkation, or to fly back to the U.S. if they need to disembark the ship mid-cruise due to an emergency.

U.S. citizens taking cruises are not required to have a passport. However, guests who will be traveling without a passport will need proof of citizenship such as one of the following:

1. Passport – RECOMMENDED – U.S. Passport must be valid through the dates of travel of the cruise as well as not expired.

2. Passport Card– A valid unexpired U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or seaports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

3. Original or Certified copy of a Government Issued Birth Certificate with a raised seal or in some cases a holographic image. Neither a notarized copy of a birth certificate NOR a Live Hospital Birth Certificate will be accepted by CBP. Please also keep in mind that if you are traveling using a birth certificate and you have had a name change (i.e.: marriage), you will need to provide proof of that name change (i.e.: marriage license).

4. Consular report of Birth Abroad– Notarized copies are not acceptable. We highly recommend that, if at all possible, guests travel with a Passport.

5. Certificate of Naturalization –Notarized copies are not acceptable. We highly recommend that, if at all possible, guests travel with a Passport.

In addition to proof of citizenship, guests will be required to present a valid government- issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Children are also required to bring proof of citizenship, and if 16 and over, a photo ID is also required.

ONLY US Citizens can sail using a valid Proof of Citizenship (see above) along with a government issued photo ID. Canadian and Bermudian citizens are required to have a passport for air, land and sea travel

U.S. Alien Residents & Non-U.S. Citizens

Alien Registration Card (Green Card) U.S. Alien Residents require a valid Alien Resident Card and, in some cases, a passport (depending on itinerary). Guests must check with their consulate or appropriate government authority to determine if their nationality requires them to also bring a passport along with their Alien Resident Card.

U.S. lawful permanent residents will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry to United States.

Card renewal is an important matter. ARC holders (United States permanent residents) with expired cards may be considered “out of status” and may be denied entry / reentry into the United States. If your ARC was issued over 10 years ago, you should check the expiration date printed on the front of the card. If your card is expired, or it is about to expire, you should renew your card before you sail.

If you are holding an old edition ARC WITHOUT an expiration date, you will not be detained from entering the United States, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection highly suggests that you apply for a new card before you sail.

Other non-U.S. Citizens

All guests of nationalities other than United States must have a valid passport for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the United States along with all valid visas (if applicable). Please see below additional information regarding the Visa Waiver Program and Six Months Passport Validity Rule excepted countries.

Non-U.S. citizens require a valid machine-readable passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable. Guests are advised to check with their consulate, or appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents.

Non-U.S. citizens that are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program must still have a valid unexpired passport. U.S. State Department regulations require all guests traveling from visa-waiver countries be in possession of a machine- readable passport that includes a biometric identifier – e.g., embedded digital photograph. Otherwise, guests will be required to obtain a U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa. Guests without proper identification may be refused boarding or entry into the United States.

non-US Citizens

You will need a valid passport and, in some cases, a visa. If you live in the U.S., you will also need the original copy of your Alien Registration Card (ARC or “Green Card”) and any other documentation the countries on your itinerary require due to your alien status.

Citizens from the Visa Waiver Program countries will require a machine-readable passport valid for the duration of their voyage. LastMinuteCruises.us and the other Released Parties assume no responsibility for advising you of immigration requirements. Non-U.S. citizens, including resident aliens, must contact the appropriate consulates, embassies and/or immigration office(s) to inquire about necessary documentation for the Cruise’s ports of call. Your name, as listed on your travel documents, must exactly match your name as listed on your Cruise documents.

Family Legal Documents:

Adults who are not the parent or Legal Guardian of any minor child traveling with them are required to present the child’s valid passport and visa (if required) or the child’s birth certificate (original or certified copy) and an original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child’s parents. The notarized letter from the child’s parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise and must authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a non-parent adult is a Legal Guardian, the adult must present a certified certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.

Travel Health Information

For the most current worldwide health information, consult your family physician or the official website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel or by phone at 1-800-232-4636. You'll find information on recent outbreaks, required vaccinations, safe food and water tips, insect protection, illness and injury abroad, and more. 

 

Documents

Cruise documents are offered electronically through your online check-in found here. Please check your documents to confirm the accuracy of all the information. If there are any discrepancies on your documents, send LastMinuteCruises.us an email at support@lastminutecruises.us  immediately. 

Late Bookings

For all cruise bookings made within seven days of departure, an email address must be provided so electronic document links can be sent.  

 

Revisions And Cancellations, Refounds And Pricing

- Should you need to change or cancel your reservation, or any information provided as part of the reservation, please call LastMinuteCruises.us as soon as possible. Revisions, cancellations, and refund policies vary by cruise line. No-shows are nonrefundable. 

- Unless indicated, cruise prices do not include transportation to/from cruise port, administrative fees, taxes, port expenses, gratuities, airfare, fuel supplement charges, optional insurance, Wi-Fi, beverage package, specialty dining restaurants, shore excursions, spa and salon services, any personal or incidental items, or any other features not listed except where otherwise noted. 

Cruise Pricing

- Sample prices are in U.S. Dollars and are per person, double occupancy, all cruise fares are inclusive of government- imposed taxes and fees. Government-imposed taxes and fees include but are not limited to any and all fees, tolls and taxes imposed by a governmental authority such as wharfage, head taxes, dockage, Panama Canal tolls, US Customs fees, immigration and naturalization fees, government inspection fees, hotel or VAT taxes as part of a land tour, air taxes, and similar government-imposed taxes and fees for the performance of the cruise. Unless otherwise noted. Cruise lines reserve the right to add a fuel supplement at any time prior to departure; possible fuel supplements are not included in sample prices advertised online and, if instated, payment would be due to the cruise line before departure. 

- Passengers receiving special rates based on residency or age will be required to show a government-issued form of identification (passport, or birth certificate and driver's license) at the pier to validate state of residency or age prior to boarding the cruise ship. 

-  We carefully monitor all of the information presented on our site; however, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions resulting in inventory, content, or pricing discrepancies. The details shown, including any pictures, are for informational purposes only. 

- Your exact price depends upon the selected day of departure, departure city, ship, and stateroom level. 

- All offers and upgrades are only for new individual bookings for selected dates, sailings, and stateroom categories only, are subject to availability, and are limited. The savings shown are based on cruise lines published brochure rates. Additional restrictions may apply. All prices, offers, and dates may not be available at time of booking. All information is subject to change without notice. 

- International credit cards may only be used to make a reservation by telephone and if funds are converted into U.S. dollars for payment; other restrictions may apply. For select cruise lines, some reservation restrictions apply for customers with primary residential addresses outside of America's 50 states; ask for complete details. 

- All upgrades apply to select dates, ships, sailings, and stateroom categories only. Upgrades are limited, subject to availability, capacity-controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. May not be combinable with other offers, group rates, or group amenities. 
Minimum age requirements may apply. 

Refundable Rate

“Refundable Rate” only applies to the deposit portion of the cruise fare and the cruise must be cancelled prior to the applicable cruise line’s Final Payment deadline to qualify. Other restrictions or cancellation penalties may apply. Refundable Rate offers does not apply to chartered sailings or contracted group bookings. 

Cruise Revisions

Any changes made to your cruise reservation after the initial booking date will result in supplier fees, if applicable. Please note that the cruise lines do not allow any rate reductions once penalties commence or once your cruise is paid in full. Exceptions to this policy, if any, are at the full discretion of the cruise line and are outside of the control of LastMinuteCruises.us. If a rate reduction is allowed for your booking, it will be subject to any cruise line terms and conditions. Any changes to the flight(s) portion of your cruise will result in airline change fees and additional fare collection, if applicable. Please note that airlines do not allow rate reductions once your airline tickets have been paid for in full. 

Cruise Cancellations

Cancellation of your cruise may result in a loss of deposit, full payment and/or administrative fees. Please see the cruise line’s specific terms and conditions for exact penalties, as well as the cruise line’s specific terms and conditions for flight(s) purchased via the cruise line. 

Refunds

Refund restrictions and policies for unused travel vary by cruise line supplier, by season and according to promotional rules and are subject to applicable rules of each cruise line supplier. Trip protection premiums, airfare and some supplier fees are not refundable. Please inquire about refunds at the time of booking, and prior to any revisions or cancellation. 

Cruises and Specialty Prices

All prices are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only and are available to LastMinuteCruises.us customers residing in the United States. Prices for cruise components are subject to change until reservations are confirmed along with payment of an applicable per-person deposit. Fuel surcharges, restrictions, foreign currency fluctuations and blackout dates may apply. The exact price depends upon the day of departure, departure city, length of cruise, stateroom type, or other inclusions including, but not limited to taxes or administrative fees. For all bookings, any government-imposed increases in fees or taxes are the passenger’s responsibility to pay, even if the booking is paid in full. Any increases in fees or surcharges that are imposed by our travel suppliers and are outside the control of LastMinuteCruises.us are the passenger’s responsibility to pay. Unless otherwise noted, offers are not combinable with select rate codes, coupons, or other offers. Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable, and not redeemable for cash. LastMinuteCruises.us disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors. 

Deposits and Payments

Forms of Payment

Visa® and MasterCard are the only acceptable forms of payment accepted at LastMinuteCruises.us for cruise or vacation package bookings. Please note, when using an airline credit card to make payment, airline benefits (i.e., waived baggage fees, mileage points, etc.) may not apply. 

Final Payment

Cruise bookings require full payment between 90 and 160 days prior to sailing, depending on the cruise line.  

Deposits

Deposit amount varies by cruise line and fare type. 

Insurance premiums and certain deposits, administrative fees and/or supplier fees are not refundable.  

Payments and Fees

Many bank and credit card companies charge their account holders a transaction fee when the card issuer and the "merchant location" (as defined by the card brand, e.g. Visa, MasterCard, American Express) are in different countries. The currency exchange rate, if applicable, and any transaction fee are determined solely by the bank or other agency processing the transaction. These fees may be applied by the card issuer as a charge to the cardholder’s account. When applied by the card issuer, the fees will be listed separately from the transaction amount on a credit or debit card statement. This means the amount listed on your credit or debit card statement may be a different figure than the figure shown on the billing summary page for a reservation booked on the Website. If you have any questions about these fees or any exchange rate applied to your booking, please contact your bank. 

Changes To Terms & Conditions, Controlling Language

LastMinuteCruises.us reserves the right, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, to change, delete, or add to any of these terms and conditions without prior notice. English is the controlling language of these Terms & Conditions; to the extent there is any conflict between this English version and a version in another language, the English controls. 

Disclaimer Of Liability

As of the date of this publication, all information is thought to be accurate, available and current. The information, products and services published herein may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. LastMinuteCruises.us does not guarantee the accuracy of, and disclaims liability for, any inaccuracies, including (but not limited to) the price, information and description of the products and services described herein. 

The travel services provided herein are furnished by independent contractors who are not employees of, or joint ventures with, LastMinuteCruises.us. LastMinuteCruises.us is not liable for the acts, errors, omissions, representations, warranties, breaches or negligence of any supplier or any personal injuries, death, property damage or other damages or expenses resulting from causes outside of LastMinuteCruises.us’ control. 

LastMinuteCruises.us shall not be responsible for travel delays or cancellations or for any illness, death, injury, damage, or loss of vacation time arising therefrom. LastMinuteCruises.us shall not be liable for any injuries, damages or losses caused to any traveler in connection with or by supplier employees or contractors, terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, criminal acts or abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the control of LastMinuteCruises.us. 

By participating in any Sightseeing Tours, such participant confirms that they, and any minor children for whom they are responsible, are physically and mentally capable of such participation and that they have no medical or health conditions that would make such participation inappropriate. Such participants ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY for all damage, loss or injury to themselves and any such minor child and also ASSUME THE RISKS of all personal injury, accident or illness to themselves and any such minor child. Under no circumstances, including but not limited to the negligence of others, shall LastMinuteCruises.us be liable for any injury or damage to such participants or minor children. Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, inoculations, or other entry requirements of each destination, as well as re-entry into the U.S., and all safety or security conditions at such destinations, in connection with the proposed travel. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, visit the  Travel Advisories section of Travel.State.Gov

Cruise Line Passenger Contracts :

• Carnival Cruise Line 
• Celebrity Cruises 
• Cunard
• Disney Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Princess Cruises 
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International
• Explora Journey
• MSC Cruises
• Silversea
• Virgin Voyages
• Oceania Cruises

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