Upon the first to occur of the passenger's deposit or receipt of a confirmation letter
of American Canadian Caribbean Line, Inc. ("Company") or of a ticket or boarding pass
by passenger or his/her agent, the following terms and conditions form a contract between the passenger and Company with respect
to passenger rights and obligations while in transit to, awaiting boarding of, on board the vessel, while onshore, or otherwise, the terms of which are as follows and shall be the sole and exclusive contract between Company and the passengers and/or his/her agent, and shall not be modified except in writing signed by an executive corporate officer of Company.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Company shall not be liable for loss of life, personal injury, damage, expense, loss or delay from whatsoever cause suffered by a passenger while off the vessel. Shore excursions, tours and other off-vessel activities, travel and accommodations are arranged only as a convenience to our passengers. Company serves solely as an agent for the sale of tickets for air excursions and tours. The ultimate control and responsibility for airline tickets, off-vessel tours, excursions, other ctivities, travel and accommodations are exclusively with the passenger and the provider. Company does not own or control any excursion, tour, travel or accommodations providers, cannot assure the level of performance by such providers, such operators being independent contractors (and not the agent. employee, partner or joint venturer of Company), and the Company shall not be liable for injury, damage, expense, loss or delay from whatsoever cause suffered
by a passenger relating to air excursions, tours, travel or accommodations or the selection thereof. THE COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE VESSEL.
FARES AND CHARGES:
All prices are based on U.S. dollar current exchange. Company reserves the right to increase published rates, including but not limited to assessment of fares and charges in effect at the time of departure, without prior notice. However, fully paid or deposited passengers will be protected, except for port charges, fuel surcharges, government taxes, and other surcharges which are subject to change without notice. Fare includes vessel transportation, meals, snacks, soft drinks and set-ups, built-in berths in an air-conditioned/ heated and carpeted cabin with linens, pillows, blankets and towels provided. Gratuities are not included, and are at passenger's discretion.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY:
Company reserves the right to cancel, change, or substitute any itinerary, vessel, port, schedule, accommodation, lodging, tour, excursion, or duration of voyages at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice (including but not limited to reducing or extending days of a voyage or to continue or finish a voyage by bus) and shall not be liable for any loss to guests by reason of such cancellation, change or substitution. Reservations are subject to change in the event of a full ship charter. In the event of cancellation of a tour or excursion, passengers shall only be entitled to a refund of deposits actually paid to Company.
DOCUMENTS, HEALTH, CONDUCT:
Passenger shall comply with government travel requirements, shall possess and shall present exit, entry and other necessary documents, and shall arrive aboard vessel by time fixed by Company. Passenger represents and warrants that he/she
is fit to travel and that his/her conduct will not impair safety of vessel nor inconvenience other passengers. Company, at its discretion and at any time, may refuse to transport or may land any passenger at any port of place, or transfer passenger to other means of transportation because of health or physical condition or because of conduct inconveniencing other passengers. Passenger hereby releases Company from any and all liability for injury or damage connected with the voyage caused by pre-existing illness
or disability. Company shall have no responsibility or obligation to provide special services or equipment other than services or equipment required by law. Passenger agrees to abide by
all Company rules and regulations and all orders and directions of vessel's officers. Passenger, in interests of international security, safety at sea and convenience of the passengers, agrees and consents to a reasonable search being made
of his/her person, baggage or property, and to removal and confiscation or destruction of any object which may, in opinion of Company, impair safety of vessel or nconvenience other passengers. Any and all losses, expenses, damages or delays sustained by Company because of any act or omission of passenger, including but not limited to fines or penalties or duties or other charges incurred by Company and attributable
to passenger's failure to comply with regulations of vessel or any governmental authority, shall
be paid to Company by passenger on demand. Company reserves the right to reject any person as a member of a tour or passenger on a charter.
LIABILITY (BAGGAGE, VALUABLES AND OTHER PROPERTY):
It is highly recommended that all passengers purchase a vacation protection policy covering baggage, contents and accidents. Company's liability is limited to baggage contents and other personal property to
a maximum of $100 per adult guest. Company cannot accept liability for loss or theft of money, jewelry or other valuables, or fragile or perishable items left in the stateroom or public areas on board. Passengers shall not carry as baggage or bring on board weapons, explosives, or flammables or dangerous or harmful articles of any kind including illegal narcotics. Animals of any kind shall NOT be brought on board.
CLAIMS: Claims for loss of life, personal injury or illness must be received in writing by Company within six (6) months after the date of the injury, event, illness or death, giving rise to the claim. Suit to recover on any such claim
shall not be maintainable unless filed within
one (l) year after the date of the injury, event, illness, or death and unless served on Company within (120) days after filing. Any other claim must be received in writing by Company within thirty (30) days after you have been landed
from the vessel or, in the case the voyage is abandoned, within thirty (30) days thereafter and any lawsuit for such a claim must be commenced within six (6) months after the incident occurs and unless served on Company within 120 days after filing. Written Notice
to Company shall be given at the following address: PO Box 368, Warren, Rhode Island 02885. In consideration for the fare paid,
it is agreed that Company shall not be held vicariously liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any person not employed by Company nor for any intentional or negligent acts of Company's employees committed while off duty or outside the course of scope of their employment. This contract shall be deemed made in and shall be governed by the laws (except conflict of law rules) of the State of Rhode Island. It is agreed by passenger and Company that
all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incidental to the ticket contract or the cruise shall be litigated,
if at all, in and before a court located in Rhode Island, U.S.A. to the exclusion of the courts of any other county, state or country. Failure to comply with these terms shall completely bar any such suit or claim. Regardless of any contrary term herein, Company is entitled to the
full benefit of all rights, immunities, conditions to, and limitations of liability, defenses, exemptions, and exoneration from liability to which
a ship owner would be entitled, including as
set forth in all Statutes of the United States of America, as well as restrictions or exemptions from liability, when applicable, under the laws
of any foreign nation which along with all rights hereunder shall automatically inure for the benefit of vessel's owner, vessel's master, officers, crew members, contractors, builders, designers, repairers, stevedores, longshoremen, representatives, agents or servants of Company, except
as may be inconsistent with statutes of the United States of America. These terms apply
to all claims, legal actions, proceedings and litigation of any kind, whether against Company "in peronam" or vessel "in rem" or otherwise, whether in transit to, awaiting boarding of or
on board the vessel, or on shore or otherwise.
In no event shall Company be responsible for incidental, indirect, consequential, special or penal damages.
PHOTO CREDITS:
ACCL would like to acknowledge the talented photo contributions
of: Jim Shaughnessey, Ray Battistilli, Philip Coblentz, Todd Henkel, Kristin Halcomb, Gordon Henspetter, John Horning, Diane Jacoby, Charlie Pattucci, John Rosen, Barbara Whitten and Pordand, ME CVB, John Alzapiedi for MA Office of Travel and Tourism, Sttawbery Banke Museum, NH and the ACCL archives.
General Information
ELECTRIC CURRENT:
Only NO-Volt AC appliances may be used. Electric shavers and toothbrushes may be operated without converters. Ironing is strictly forbidden in staterooms.
VALUABLES: When travelling internationally, it is strongly recommended that U.S. residents have their valuables such as cameras, binoculars, radios, watches (foreign made), jewelry, etc. registered with U.S. Customs before departure at a Customs Office in their area or at embarkation. Under no circumstances will we accept responsibility for valuables.
PASSPORT AND RE-ENTRY PERMIT INFORMATION: On our international itineraries, all passengers are required to carry valid passports. On domestic cruises, U.S. citizens
must have a valid government-issued photo ID. Naturalized U.S. citizens are advised to carry their naturalization papers. Other non-U.S. citizens must have passports and all necessary visas.
PARKING: Parking facilities are provided for all our cruises beginning or ending in Warren, R.I. Vehicles are left at owner's risk. All valuable equipment should be removed. Company accepts no responsibility for stolen property on premises where cars are parked.
PERSONAL FUNDS:
There is no need to
spend additional money once aboard the vessel except for desired land tours and gratuities. It
is recommended that passengers carry a supply of U.S. currency in small denominations as well
as traveler's checks. Traveler's checks are easily cashed in large ports of call, but may not be as readily accepted in more rural ports of call. No personal checks or traveler's checks will be cashed on board ship, but can be used for shore tours and gratuities.
GRATUITIES:
Gratuities are not included in cruise fare and are at the complete discretion of the passenger at the end of the cruise. Passengers can use traveler's checks, personal checks or cash.
CLOTHING: Informality is the word; no special dress requirement on board.
LIQUOR: All ACCl vessels sail on a BYOB basis with set-ups provided. Liquor is not sold on board.
FISHING: Where allowed, fishing is available while the vessel is on anchor. Bring your own rod.
ITINERARY CHANGES: Every effort will be made to follow the published itinerary - wind, weather, tide and the good lord providing. ACCl reserves the right to change, omit or add stops, change the route, or consume extra days.
