Sun Promotions on all Sun destination packages were valid on all new individual bookings made before October 31, 2012, for travel between December 18, 2012 and April 30, 2013.
Price Guarantee
Our Price Guarantee is back! In the event a Transat Holidays package becomes available at a lower price than the one paid, the difference will be refunded in cash*** (up to $400 per adult and $200 per child).
Option Plus
Advantages of Option Plus (on Air Transat flights) or CanJet Select (on CanJet flights) include seat selection, a Comfort Kit, priority check-in and boarding, supplementary baggage allowance and more. A value of $79 per person.
The purchase of packages, flights, cruises and hotel rooms (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) offered by Transat Tours Canada Inc. operating as Transat Holidays (“TRANSAT”) constitutes a contract between you (the “Customer” or “Customers”) and TRANSAT which includes namely the terms and conditions described hereinafter. Please ensure you carefully read and understand these terms and conditions prior to booking.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND PRICES
TRANSAT has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, on the date of posting, all the information on the present website is accurate. Changes to the Services, descriptions and prices can take place at any time after posting on this website namely to correct errors and omissions or for several reasons beyond the control of TRANSAT. In the event of any discrepancy between the description of the Services or the prices in the Transat Holidays South Sun Collection 2012-2013 brochure and those on this website (www.transatholidays.com), the description of Services and the prices appearing on this website shall prevail.
Please contact your travel agent or visit our website at www.transatholidays.com to verify if any such changes or additions have been made prior to booking.
SERVICES
The packages described on this website include, unless indicated otherwise, roundtrip airfare from your selected departure city, airport/hotel roundtrip transfers at destination, accommodation for the duration of the stay in accordance with the vacation package and hotel category and plan selected, other services and activities related to such package, hotel taxes and service charges (unless indicated otherwise) and services of a TRANSAT representative at destination.
The cruises include, unless indicated otherwise, selected shipboard accommodation, onboard meals, most shipboard entertainment and activities.
The hotel room includes the accommodation according to the duration, plan and category of room selected and all hotel taxes (unless indicated otherwise).
The Services do not include personal expenses, tips, telecommunication fees as well as any service or activity that are not specifically described. Certain cruise lines may, in certain circumstances, require the payment of a fuel surcharge.
PRICES
Prices are set based upon the prices of suppliers, the exchange rate, the cost of fuel, taxes and other fees in force at time they are posted on this website. All prices are valid at the time they are posted on this website and are subject to change without notice. Unless indicated otherwise, all prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD $) on a per person basis and include applicable provincial sales tax and the federal goods and services tax, governmental and airport fees and duties, local airport taxes at destination (except for Cuba), tourist card fee, service fees but exclude the contribution of $2.00 per $1,000 of Services purchased representing the contribution to the Fonds d’indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages applicable to Quebec residents only.
Price reductions resulting from a promotion or a decision by TRANSAT are applicable to new bookings only. TRANSAT also reserves its right to refuse any booking made at an erroneous price.
For Services booked through a travel agent licensed in Quebec, prices may be increased in the event of the imposition of a fuel surcharge by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable 45 days before the date on which the Services are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date of the reservation. If the increase, without taking into account any increase in the Quebec sales tax or the federal goods and services tax, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of the Services, the Customer may choose between full and immediate reimbursement of the Services or the provision of similar services of the same price, otherwise the difference in price shall be assumed by the Customer; no price increase may occur within 30 days preceding the date on which the Services must be provided.
For Services booked through a travel agent registered in Ontario, except if paid in full, the total price of the Services may be increased. If the cumulative increase, without taking into account any increase in the retail sales tax or the federal goods and services tax, is more than 7%, the Customer has the right to cancel the booking (and obtain a full refund of the Services) or opt for comparable alternate services acceptable to the Customer, as long as the price of the alternate Services corresponds to the price of the original Services, otherwise the difference in price shall be assumed by the Customer.
PAYMENT
Payment for a purchase at a travel agency
Any reservation of Services at a travel agency made more than 45 days prior to the date of departure must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of:
A deposit of $400 per person is payable at the time of booking of a Star Clipper or a Royal Clipper cruise.
Unless otherwise indicated, final payment must be received by TRANSAT at least 45 days prior to the date of departure. Reservations made less than 45 days prior to the date of departure must be accompanied by payment in full. Connecting flights, Option Flex fees and insurance premiums are payable in full at the time of booking.
If final payment is not received within the required period, TRANSAT reserves the right to cancel any such reservation and charge cancellation fees without prior notice and without recourse by the Customer. The applicable cancellation fees are described in the change and cancellation fees chart included at the end of the terms and conditions.
With respect to the Star Clipper (St. Maarten itinerary) and Royal Clipper (Barbados itinerary) cruises, full and final payment must be received 85 days prior to departure. Final payment dates are subject to change and may vary for certain sailings/itineraries (including holiday sailings), stateroom category/hotel accommodation, promotional fares, groups and cruise line air/sea program.
Payment for a purchase on www.transatholidays.com or from TRANSAT’s sales office
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking on www.transatholidays.com or with TRANSAT’s sales office for the purchase of Services.
TRANSMISSION OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Airline tickets and other travel documents will only be delivered and made available to the travel agent once TRANSAT has received payment in full for the Services. Reservations made within 7 days or less of the date of departure are automatically assigned for pick-up at the airport or delivered or made available in electronic format. It is the responsibility of the Customer and of the travel agent to ensure that the information appearing on the airline tickets, vouchers and other travel documents is accurate and consistent with the reservation.
PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD
Verbal or written authorization given by the Customer to the travel agent or to TRANSAT for the use of a personal credit card number constitutes a confirmation of the reservation, the acceptance of the terms and conditions and the authorization to pay the deposit and/or the purchase of Services, as the case may be. However, upon request by the travel agent or TRANSAT, the Customer may be required to provide written confirmation that the credit card may be used without signature.
PROMOTIONS
Unless indicated otherwise, the following promotions are offered in connection with the purchase of Services: “OUR SUN PROMOTIONS” applies to new individual bookings only of packages described on this website (excluding groups, cruises, flights, Florida packages and Sandals and Beaches Resorts packages) made by Oct. 31, 2012 for travel between Dec. 19, 2012 and Apr. 30, 2013. The amount of deposit required will vary in accordance with the booking date (up to Aug. 31, 2012: $50 per person, from Sept. 1-30, 2012: $100 per person and from Oct. 1-31, 2012: $150 per person). In case of a purchase through this website or through TRANSAT’s sales office, full payment is required at the time of reservation and the terms of deposit described in the preceding sentence do not apply. The upgrade to Option Plus or CanJet Select is available only to Customers who have booked a package including a Transat Distinction Collection or Transat Experience Collection hotel and is subject to availability. Free basic aircraft seat selection is offered to Customers having booked an eligible package before Sept. 1, 2012 but may not be made directly on the air carrier’s web site. Customers who have reserved a package by Oct. 31, 2012 are allowed one change of departure date within the delays set out in the promotion and must travel by Oct. 31, 2013, subject to the availability at a later date of flight services and the hotel originally booked. Any price differential resulting from the selection of a new departure date must be paid by the Customer at the time of the change and no reimbursement will be provided if the price of the package at the new departure date is lower than the original price of the booking. Any change of departure date request must be made directly to the Customer’s travel agent and be received by TRANSAT within the timelines set out in the promotion, failing which the Customer’s package will be deemed cancelled and the cancellation fees stated in these terms and conditions will apply. If the Customer’s travel agent is unavailable or if the reservation was made on the www.transatholidays.com website or through TRANSAT’s sales office, the Customer may make a change of departure date request by contacting TRANSAT at 1-866-322-6649 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 11pm (EST) and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm (EST)). Customers who request a change of departure date and do not travel by Oct. 31, 2013 will be deemed to have cancelled their package and the cancellation fees stated in these terms and conditions will apply. Our Best Price Guarantee is applicable to the same package as the one which was originally booked and must be available at the time such Guarantee is invoked by the Customer. Maximum savings is $400 per adult ($200 per child). This Guarantee may only be applied once to a booking. If the Customer’s request is approved, the rate on the original booking will be adjusted and final payment will be due at that time or a reimbursement will be made by TRANSAT to the Customer if full payment was made. This Guarantee is not valid within 21 days of departure. This promotion is not applicable to a package booked further to a change of departure date;
“SAVE ALL SEASON LONG” applies to the price of a package advertised on this website when the Customer books and pays up to 35 days before departure; “BOOK EARLY AND SAVE” applies to new individual bookings only and to the price of a package when the Customer books and pays by the final date indicated on the hotel or cruise description; “FREE WEDDING AND/OR HONEYMOON” where conditions and gifts may vary from one hotel to another and some restrictions may apply. Honeymoon Package: To be eligible for a honeymoon package, newlyweds must advise their travel agent at the time of booking and present upon arrival at the hotel their proof of marriage, dated within the last month. For more information, contact your travel agent.
These promotions as well as any other promotion that may be announced by TRANSAT during the season may not be combined and apply only to the packages and hotels described on this website and are subject to any applicable restriction. TRANSAT reserves the right to modify the conditions or withdraw any promotion at any time without notice. Unless otherwise indicated, the “SAVE ALL SEASON LONG” and “BOOK EARLY AND SAVE” are based on double occupancy.
FLIGHTS AND AIR, SEA AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Unless otherwise indicated, all flights are operated by Air Transat and/or CanJet Airlines.
Changes: Flights offered by TRANSAT are conducted in accordance with the applicable tariff of the air carrier and pursuant to regulations set out by the Canadian Transportation Agency. All such flights and rates are also subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. Consolidations and changes in the published schedule, aircraft type, days of operation, air carrier providing air transportation, and flight itinerary may be undertaken at any time and without prior notice, in accordance with the air carrier’s tariff. Schedule Check and Connecting Flights: Flight schedules, even when they appear on an airline ticket, are subject to change without notice. These flight schedules may be altered or affected by various circumstances over which the air carrier or TRANSAT has no control. Any Customer having purchased a package or a flight with TRANSAT is entirely responsible for verifying the flight schedule with the air carrier and/or TRANSAT’s representative during the 24-hour period immediately prior to the departure and the return date. TRANSAT undertakes to notify Customers reasonably in advance through means it deems appropriate of any schedule changes resulting in the advancement or delay of the flight departure time or in case of cancellation of a flight. Customers, who book connecting flights, have the responsibility to allow themselves sufficient time to make the connection. TRANSAT will not be liable for any change of schedule or a missed flight connection, including any additional costs incurred and special, incidental or consequential damages (including namely the loss of revenues or salary and the loss of vacation days) arising from the foregoing. Airport Check-In: It is recommended that Customers arrive at the airport check-in counter at least 3 hours prior to departure, failing which their reservation may be cancelled and their seat assigned to another customer, with no right of recourse. Seat Assignment: Unless pre-assigned, air seating is conducted by staff at the air carrier’s check-in counter. If in the event of the loss or unavailability of confirmed Club class seats with Air Transat or similar upgrade with another air carrier further to the change of air carrier, aircraft type or flight consolidation, refund by TRANSAT of the amount paid for Club class service or similar upgrade shall be deemed a complete and final settlement. Baggage: Air carriers have individual rules and regulations with respect to baggage weight, size and number. Customers must consult their travel agent or air carrier for applicable restrictions. Other Applicable Conditions and Limitation of Liability of the Air Carrier: Air transportation and claims relating to the loss of and damage to baggage are governed by the Montreal Convention or the Warsaw Convention, as the case may be, the applicable tariffs of the air carrier as well as the conditions of contract appearing on the airline ticket and baggage check and are subject to all applicable government regulations that establish the limit of the air carrier’s liability. Once filed with and approved by federal regulatory authorities, any amendments or changes to the applicable air carrier’s general terms and conditions of carriage are not subject to additional public notice and are legally binding. Unused portions of tickets may not be used for travel on other flights and are not subject to refund at any time. Refusal to Transport – Removal of Customer: TRANSAT shall not be liable for refusal by itself or the air carrier to transport Customers in one of the following circumstances: failure of the Customer to present himself/herself for an outbound flight (no show), for safety reasons, invalid, missing or improper travel documentation, to prevent the violation of any applicable law or to prevent any hazard or risk to such Customer, to any other person or property, or to the flight.
This section also applies, with such applicable modifications as the circumstances may require, to maritime transportation (ships and ferries) and ground transportation.
MINORS
Air navigation orders adopted by Transport Canada allow infants under 2 years old (at date of completion of travel) to travel free of charge (subject to the purchase of a tourist card for certain destinations), provided they do not occupy a seat. A flight reservation must be made and no meal service is provided. Please consult the air carrier to inquire about the conditions and fees applicable to the transportation of unaccompanied minors.
For cruises, a Customer under the age of 21 (18 for Star Clippers) must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian of at least 25 years of age in the same or a connecting stateroom. Infants must be at least 6 months old at the time of sailing (12 months old for selected sailings).
TRAVEL INSURANCE
TRANSAT highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance covering unexpected events that can occur when travelling abroad, namely medical and hospital expenses, trip cancellation or baggage loss. Consult your travel agent or the www.transatholidays.com website for more information.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted evidence of Canadian citizenship and is required to travel outside of Canada everywhere and at any time. Certain countries require that the passport be valid for 6 months beyond the date of return to Canada. It is the full responsibility of the Customers to obtain at their own expense all necessary travel documents required by all relevant government authorities, including all ports of call, and to comply with the various laws thereof. Canadian citizens born in certain countries may require a visa in addition to a valid passport. A permanent resident card will be required for permanent residents/landed immigrants who are not Canadian citizens. One parent travelling with a child under the age of 18 may have to obtain a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not travelling.
The Customer is responsible for checking which documents are required, and must have the necessary documents in hand prior to departure. A Customer that fails to provide the required documents may be denied boarding privileges by the carrier or relevant authorities, without further recourse or the possibility of a refund. Entry to another country may also be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. No refund or replacement will be given for lost or stolen travel documents. TRANSAT shall not be liable for any aid or information given by its employees or the travel agent in connection with obtaining any necessary travel documents or complying with any laws, whether given orally, in writing or otherwise, or for the consequences suffered by any Customer resulting from failure to obtain such documents or to comply with such laws.
CUSTOMER ADVISORY
Some events are part of normal unpleasant occurrences which can happen when travelling abroad. The Customer realizes this possibility, solely assumes the consequences thereof and agrees that TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any damages owing to such occurrences. Living Standards: Customers are asked to bear in mind and accept that living standards, religion, sanitary conditions, local practices and the political system at the destination, and the conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation, may differ from those found in Canada. Service Disruptions: Some services including water, electricity, air-conditioning, security, pools, beverages and other services or benefits may be suspended or interrupted partially or completely during the Customer’s stay. Likewise, depending on the occupancy rate of hotels, à la carte dining may be replaced by buffet dining or vice-versa. Food, Water and Beverages: The food, water and beverages served abroad may not be up to North American standards and therefore may be the cause of health problems or illness. Accordingly, TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any health problems or illness resulting therefrom and the Customer is advised to take all necessary precautions. Social and Sports Activities: Some social and sports activities and sports equipment, as well as entertainment organized by participating hotels or cruises and included in packages, are offered free of charge and, as such, do not impact the cost of the packages. These added benefits vary and are subject to change or cancellation at any time during the Customer’s stay without notice. Insects: Insect life thrives in certain climates and makes no distinction between budget, intermediate or higher-priced hotel accommodations. Construction: To maintain the quality of services, hotel complexes must regularly undergo maintenance, improvement and renovation work and, in some instances, expansion. Whenever construction or renovation work that is likely to interfere with the use and enjoyment of any accommodation is brought to the attention of TRANSAT, every reasonable effort will be deployed to promptly notify Customers, however, it cannot be held accountable for any inconvenience caused to them. Holidays, School Breaks, Elections and Conventions: A Customer may be subject to certain inconveniences, such as cancellation or unavailability of some services, when travelling during periods designated as school breaks, other holidays, elections or conventions. Given these periods vary according to country and relevant authorities, it is practically impossible for TRANSAT to provide any indication of such dates. The Customer acknowledges this and solely assumes the possible consequences of travelling during these periods.
ROOM AND CABIN ALLOCATION
Hoteliers and cruise lines are solely responsible for room/cabin allocation, in accordance with the category reserved by the Customer. TRANSAT has no responsibility with respect to the location, decor and furnishings and type of bed in the room or cabin which may vary in accordance with the location of the room on the hotel premises or the cabin on the ship. Should a Customer choose to alter the room/cabin category upon arrival at destination, these changes may be made subject to availability and payment of additional fees. Please contact your TRANSAT representative at destination for any hotel room change or the Guest Relations Services Office on the ship for any cabin change.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT CONDITIONS
The Customer acknowledges and accepts that hoteliers, in accordance with international standards, request that occupants check in between noon and 3 PM and check out by noon on the scheduled day of departure or by noon on the day immediately preceding an early night departure. The hotel will advise the Customer of the check-out time at the time of the check-in at the hotel. Whenever meals and/or drinks are included in the package, a Customer is eligible for these services from the time of check-in until the time of check-out.
CUSTOMERS REQUIRING CARE AND ASSISTANCE WHILE TRAVELLING
Customers requiring special care, assistance, attention or treatment must advise TRANSAT and the air carrier of any and all specific needs at the time of booking, in order to arrange air transportation, hotel, cruise and coach tour accommodations.
CHANGES TO TRAVEL SERVICES BY TRANSAT
If Services are no longer available prior to the departure of the Customer or after arrival at destination, TRANSAT reserves the right to replace them with comparable Services, or, alternatively, to cancel them. If the replacement Services are of lesser value, the liability of TRANSAT shall be limited to the sole difference in cost. If the replacement Services are of greater value, the Customer will be required to disburse an amount equal to the difference between the price of the Services purchased and that of the replacement Services. The Customer will be entitled to refuse such replacements if they occur prior to departure. In such a case and in the event of a cancellation, the liability of TRANSAT shall be limited to the reimbursement of the price of Services paid by the Customer.
Itineraries and times described on this website should be used solely as an indication and are subject to change. The ship, itinerary, tour, accommodation or means of transportation are subject to change without notice. The cruise line, local tour operator and guide reserve their right to alter or substitute alternative itineraries with or without prior notice to the Customer, such decision being final and without any recourse against TRANSAT.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER
In certain circumstances, TRANSAT will allow that a change be made to the reservation by the Customer. If such change is not allowed, the cancellation fees for the Services will apply. Please consult the change and cancellation fees chart at the end of the terms and conditions.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
Statement to the Travel Agent or to TRANSAT: Customers are responsible for advising their travel agent or TRANSAT, as the case may be, of their intentions, expectations and needs, as they relate to the proposed travel, before the reservation is completed. Health: Customers whose physical condition so requires must ensure that they have a sufficient quantity of any required medication, and that they must carry such medication in their hand baggage at all times. Customers must also consult competent medical authorities prior to departure about preventive medical measures to be taken as regards to the countries to be visited. It is the responsibility of the Customers to ensure that they are fit to travel. Certain coach tours can be strenuous, please inquire prior to booking. Pregnancy: The cruise lines will not accept Customers who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the time travel concludes. The air carrier may also refuse pregnant Customers for whom air travel may involve a risk to themselves or their unborn children. In these cases, a medical certificate establishing the due date and fitness to travel may be required prior to departure. Please ask your travel agent, the air carrier or the cruise line for their policy in this regard. Sports and Activities: Descriptions of sports and other activities contained on this website are provided for information purposes only and are not meant to incite the Customers in any way to participate in them. TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any accident or mishap occurring at destination during the practice of any sport and/or activity in which the Customers participate of their own free will and initiative.
FORCE MAJEURE
TRANSAT shall not be liable for any claim, loss or damage to a person or to property, cost, expense, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment or of time, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, resulting from any delay, cancellation, accident, illness, injury or death, due to:
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
TRANSAT makes arrangements with air carriers, cruise lines, hotels, local tour operators and other independent parties to provide the Customer with Services. Although TRANSAT takes care in selecting its service providers, it does not have any control over them and cannot be held responsible for their actions, omissions, fault or negligence, or that of their employees or sub-contractors, nor for any loss or damages suffered as a result thereof. Services provided are subject to the conditions imposed by the service providers and their liability is limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, tickets, vouchers, international conventions and agreements.
EXCURSIONS
The Customer may want to participate in excursions, optional tours and activities (collectively, the “excursions”) that may be offered for an additional fee by TRANSAT on behalf of local suppliers. These excursions are purchased at the Customer’s sole risk, and TRANSAT shall not be held liable for the quality or safety of such excursions that are organized and conducted by a third party supplier according to security standards and norms that may differ from those in the country of origin of the Customer. Any written or oral contract and representation for such excursions shall be deemed to have been made between the Customer and the supplier of such excursions and shall be undertaken at the Customer’s own risk of loss, damage or injury. TRANSAT shall not be liable in any manner for any complaints or claims that may arise as a result of participation in any such excursions.
CONFIDENTIALITY
TRANSAT protects the confidentiality of the personal information of its customers in accordance with applicable laws.
COMMENTS AND CLAIMS
At destination, a Customer must contact the TRANSAT representative to get assistance to remedy any problem without delay. When the Services do not include the service of a TRANSAT representative, the Customer must contact the local representative, the tour guide, the hotel manager, the onboard purser or TRANSAT directly at the following e-mail address: customerrelations@transat.com. If a problem cannot be resolved or dealt with immediately, the Customer is requested to forward its comments or claim in writing to its travel agent or to TRANSAT within 30 days from the date of return.
LAWS
This contract is deemed to be executed and governed by the laws of the province in which the Canadian gateway city is located. The voiding of one or other of the clauses hereto shall neither annul nor invalidate these terms and conditions.
CHANGE AND CANCELLATION FEES
This chart sets out the various change and cancellation fees payable per person with respect to Services reserved. The fees apply to each change requested by the Customer and are cumulative. The changes with an asterisk (*) are subject to the prior approval of the suppliers and the Customer will pay any price difference for the Services between the date of reservation and the date of the change (excluding any applicable promotion) in addition to the applicable change fees (no reimbursement will be provided if the price of the Services is lower further to the change).
PACKAGES, COSTA LUMINOSA CRUISE (La Romana) and HOTEL ROOMS - Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
Type of change
46 days +
45 to 22 days
21 to 15 days
14 to 8 days
7 to 1 day(s)
Less than 24 hours
Name correction
Free
Not allowed
Name change/Passenger change (package and Costa Luminosa cruise only)1
$50*
$100*
$300*
Change of departure date, hotel or destination
Change of category of room or cabin
$50* (per room/cabin)
Change to room or cabin occupancy2
Any other change
Consult your travel agent
Cancellation - Package or Costa Luminosa cruise
$250
50% of total cost
100% of total cost
Cancellation - Hotel room only
$100
1 One Name change/Passenger change is allowed per reservation. 2 In case of a change of occupancy in a room or a cabin, any price difference will be borne by the customer(s) who will occupy the room or the cabin further to such change.
FLIGHTS - Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
7 to 3 days
Less than 72 hours
Name change/Passenger change
$50
$75
$150
Change of flight, departure date or destination
$50* (segment)
$50* (per segment)
Consult your travel agent_
Cancellation - Flight
$200
CRUISES ON THE STAR CLIPPER (St-Maarten) and ROYAL CLIPPER (Barbados)3 - Number of days prior to departure
119 to 75 days
74 to 60 days
59 to 30 days
29 days and less
Cancellation – Cruises
$400
75% of total cost
3 The applicable terms and conditions and change fees are set by the cruise line and may vary. Cancellation fees may vary for cruises purchased in conjunction with flights with other air carriers. Please consult your travel agent.
Terms and Conditions as of July 20, 2012 Transat Tours Canada inc. is registered as a travel agent in Quebec (Reg. no. 754241), a travel wholesaler in Ontario (Reg. no. 50009486) and a travel agent/wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg. 2454) with offices at Place du Parc, 300 Léo-Pariseau Street, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H2X 4C2 • 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 5K8 • 555 West Hastings Street, Suite 950, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4N5.
Description The Option Flex program (“Option Flex”) is available at a cost of $49 per person. It must be purchased on the day of booking and is non-refundable. Option Flex is offered by Transat Tours Canada Inc. (“TRANSAT”) to Customers purchasing packages described on www.transatholidays.com or in the Transat Holidays South Sun Collection 2012-2013 brochure only and is not available for group bookings, cruises, flights, hotel rooms, Florida packages, or Sandals and Beaches Resorts packages. If Option Flex is purchased at the time of booking, the Customer will be afforded the flexibility to make a change (as described below) or a cancellation to the booking and TRANSAT will waive any right it may have, where applicable, to increase the price of the package after the booking date on account of a new fuel or exchange rate surcharge. A Customer may benefit only from one change or cancellation under Option Flex. Any change or cancellation request must be made directly to the Customer’s travel agent and be received by TRANSAT at least 3 hours prior to departure, and in the case of a name change/passenger change, at least 7 days prior to departure. If the Customer’s travel agent is unavailable or in the case of a reservation made on www.transatholidays.com or through TRANSAT’s sales office, the Customer may make a change or cancellation request by contacting TRANSAT at 1-866-322-6649 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 11pm (EST) and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 9pm (EST)). The date of the change or cancellation will be deemed to be the date on which such a request is received by TRANSAT. A change and/or cancellation request not received by TRANSAT within these timelines will not be accepted and the cancellation fees described in the Change and Cancellation Fees chart of the general terms and conditions will apply if the Customer does not travel. After a change or a cancellation has been allowed, the Customer must repurchase Option Flex in order to benefit from it for any future travel.
Changes The following changes are available under Option Flex: a) name change/passenger change; b) change of departure date, hotel or destination; c) change of category of room; or d) change to room occupancy.
Some types of change are subject to availability. If TRANSAT is not able to provide the requested change prior to departure, it may submit to the Customer alternate solutions; if such alternate solutions are not acceptable to the Customer or if none are offered by TRANSAT prior to the scheduled departure date, the Customer will have the option to change the departure date and destination and select a new TRANSAT HOLIDAYS package or cancel the booking as described herein. In the event of a change of departure date, hotel or destination, the Customer must select a new TRANSAT HOLIDAYS package with his/her travel agent or the TRANSAT sales office, in the case of a purchase on www.transatholidays.com or through TRANSAT’s sales office, and travel by April 30, 2013.
Any price differential resulting from any change or the selection of a new package must be paid by the Customer (and in the case of a change in room occupancy, by the Customer(s) who will occupy the room further to such change) and no reimbursement will be provided if further to such change the price of the package or of the hotel room included in it is lower than the original price of the booking.
In the case of a name change/passenger change, the total amount of the package must be paid on the date of the change and the new passenger will have to provide any identification required by TRANSAT and a written consent signed by both the original and the new passenger confirming such transfer of package.
Cancellation In case of a cancellation, a full refund of the Customer’s package in the original mode of payment and/or Option Flex Credits will be provided in accordance with the terms stated below within a period of approximately 15 days. If, as part of the refund Option Flex Credits are provided, they will be credited to the Customer’s account with his/her travel agent or with TRANSAT in the case of a purchase on www.transatholidays.com or through TRANSAT’s sales office and may be used for the future purchase of any TRANSAT HOLIDAYS travel products sold by the one of the latter. The Option Flex Credits are valid and may be used for travel prior to April 30, 2014 only, and are non-transferable and non-refundable.
The Option Flex program is not a travel insurance policy and does not replace such insurance coverage which should be purchased prior to departure.
The purchase of packages, flights, house and condo rentals, car rentals, hotel rooms and attraction tickets (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) offered by Transat Tours Canada Inc. operating as Transat Holidays (“TRANSAT”) constitutes a contract between you (the “Customer” or “Customers”) and TRANSAT which includes namely the terms and conditions described hereinafter. Please ensure you carefully read and understand these terms and conditions prior to booking. For the terms and conditions applicable to cruises, please consult your travel agent or refer to the current Transat Holidays Cruise Collection 2012-2014 document on this website.
TRANSAT has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, on the date of posting, all the information on the present website is accurate. Changes to the Services, descriptions and prices can take place at any time after posting on this website namely to correct errors and omissions or for several reasons beyond the control of TRANSAT. In the event of any discrepancy between the description of the Services or the prices in the Transat Holidays Florida Collection 2012-2013 brochure and those on this website (www.transatholidays.com), the description of Services and the prices appearing on this website shall prevail. Please contact your travel agent or visit this website (www.transatholidays.com) to verify if any such changes or additions have been made prior to booking.
The packages described on this website include, unless indicated otherwise, roundtrip airfare from your selected departure city, car rental (or airport/hotel roundtrip transfers at destination for Walt Disney World Resort packages), accommodation for the duration of the stay in accordance with the vacation package and hotel category and plan selected, other services and activities related to such package, hotel taxes and service charges (unless otherwise advised) and services of a TRANSAT representative at destination.
The house and condo rentals include the accommodation according to the duration and category chosen and the applicable taxes (including the local taxes).
Car rentals are subject to the terms and conditions that will vary in accordance with the car rental company and country of rental. Please review the description of the various car rental services available.
The hotel room includes the accommodation according to the duration, plan and category of the room selected and all hotel taxes (unless indicated otherwise).
The attraction tickets include the local taxes.
The Services do not include personal expenses, tips, telecommunication fees as well as any service or activity that are not specifically described herein.
Prices are set based upon the prices of suppliers, the exchange rate, the cost of fuel, taxes and other fees in force at the time they are posted on this website. All prices are valid at the time they are posted on this website and are subject to change without notice. Unless indicated otherwise, all prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD $) on a per person basis and include applicable provincial sales tax and the federal goods and services tax, governmental and airport fees and duties, local airport taxes at destination, tourist card fee, service fees but exclude the contribution of $2.00 per $1,000 of Services purchased representing the contribution to the Fonds d’indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages applicable to Quebec residents only.
For Services booked through a travel agent registered in Ontario, except if paid in full, the total price of the Services may be increased. If the cumulative increase, without taking into account any increase in the retail sales tax or the federal goods and services tax, is more than 7%, the Customer has the right to cancel the booking (and obtain a full refund of the Services) or opt for comparable alternate services acceptable to the Customer, as long as the price of the alternate Services corresponds to the price of the original Services, otherwise the difference in price shall be assumed by the Customer. PAYMENT
Payment for purchase at a travel agency
• $250 per person for a package; • $100 per person for a flight only; • $50 per person for a hotel room only; • $500 per unit for a house or condo rental; • $25 per car for a car rental.
Unless otherwise indicated, final payment must be received by TRANSAT at least 45 days prior to the date of departure. Reservations made less than 45 days prior to the date of departure must be accompanied by payment in full. Attraction tickets and insurance premiums are payable in full at the time of booking.
If final payment is not received within the required period, TRANSAT reserves the right to cancel any such reservation and charge cancellation fees without prior notice and without recourse by the Customer. The amount of the applicable cancellation fees are described in the change and cancellation fees chart included at the end of the terms and conditions.
Airline tickets and other travel documents will only be delivered and made available once TRANSAT has received payment in full for the Services. Reservations made within 7 days or less of the date of departure are automatically assigned for pick-up at the airport or delivered or made available in electronic format. It is the responsibility of the Customer and of the travel agent to ensure that the information appearing on the airline tickets, vouchers and other travel documents is accurate and consistent with the reservation.
Verbal or written authorization given by the Customer to the travel agent or TRANSAT for the use of a personal credit card number constitutes a confirmation of the reservation, the acceptance of the terms and conditions and the authorization to pay the deposit and/or the purchase of Services, as the case may be. However, upon request by the travel agent or TRANSAT, the Customer may be required to provide written confirmation that the credit card may be used without signature.
Unless indicated otherwise, the following promotions are offered in connection with the purchase of our Services: “OUR FLORIDA PROMOTIONS” applies to new individual bookings only of packages described on this website (excluding group, cruises, flights and hotel room only bookings) made by Oct. 31, 2012 for travel between November 15, 2012 and April 30, 2013. The amount of deposit required will vary in accordance with the booking date (up to Sept. 30, 2012: $100 per person and from Oct. 1-31, 2012: $150 per person). In case of purchase through this website or through TRANSAT’s sales office, full payment is required at the time of reservation and the terms of deposit described in the preceding sentence do not apply. Customers who book a Walt Disney World Resort package (Deluxe or Moderate) or Florida Holiday Homes package will be upgraded to Option Plus (if flight with Air Transat) or CanJet Select (if flight with CanJet). The upgrade is subject to availability. Customers who have reserved a package by Oct. 31, 2012 are allowed one change of departure date within the delays set out in the promotion and must travel by Oct. 31, 2013, subject to the availability at a later date of flight services and the hotel originally booked. Any price differential resulting from the selection of a new departure date must be paid by the Customer at the time of the change and no reimbursement will be provided if the price of the package at the new departure date is lower than the original price of the booking. Any change of departure date request must be made directly to the Customer’s travel agent and be received by TRANSAT within the timelines set out in the promotion, failing which the Customer’s package will be deemed cancelled and the cancellation fees stated in these terms and conditions will apply. If the Customer’s travel agent is unavailable or if the reservation was made on this website (www.transatholidays.com) or through TRANSAT’s sales office, the Customer may make a change of departure date request by contacting TRANSAT at 1-866-322-6649 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 11pm (EST) and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm (EST)). Customers who request a change of departure date and do not travel by Oct. 31, 2013 will be deemed to have cancelled their package and the cancellation fees stated in these terms and conditions will apply. This promotion is not applicable to a package booked further to a change of departure date; “BOOK EARLY AND SAVE” applies to new individual bookings and to the price of a package when the Customer books and pays by the final date indicated on the hotel description.
These promotions as well as any other promotions that may be announced by TRANSAT during the season may not be combined and apply only to the packages and hotels described on this website and are subject to any applicable restriction. TRANSAT reserves the right to modify the conditions or withdraw any promotion at any time without notice. Unless otherwise indicated, the “BOOK EARLY AND SAVE” promotion is based on double occupancy.
Changes: Flights offered by TRANSAT are conducted in accordance with the applicable tariff of the air carrier and pursuant to regulations set out by the Canadian Transportation Agency. All such flights and rates are also subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. Consolidations and changes in the published schedule, aircraft type, days of operation, air carrier providing air transportation, and flight itinerary may be undertaken at any time and without prior notice, in accordance with the air carrier’s tariff.
Schedule Check and Connecting Flights: Flight schedules, even when they appear on an airline ticket, are subject to change without notice. These flight schedules may be altered or affected by various circumstances over which the air carrier or TRANSAT has no control. Any Customer having purchased a package or a flight with TRANSAT is entirely responsible for verifying the flight schedule with the air carrier and/or TRANSAT’s representative during the 24-hour period immediately prior to the departure and the return date. TRANSAT undertakes to notify Customers reasonably in advance through means it deems appropriate of any schedule changes resulting in the advancement or delay of the flight departure time or in case of cancellation of a flight. Customers, who book connecting flights, have the responsibility to allow themselves sufficient time to make the connection. TRANSAT will not be liable for any change of schedule or a missed flight connection, including any additional costs incurred and special, incidental or consequential damages (including namely the loss of revenues or salary and the loss of vacation days) arising from the foregoing.
Airport Check-In: It is recommended that Customers arrive at the airport check-in counter at least 3 hours prior to departure, failing which their reservation may be cancelled and their seat assigned to another customer, with no right of recourse.
Seat Assignment: Unless pre-assigned, air seating is conducted by staff at the air carrier’s check-in counter. If in the event of the loss or unavailability of confirmed Club class seats with Air Transat or some air carriers further to the change of air carrier, aircraft type or flight consolidation, refund by TRANSAT of the amount paid for Club class service or similar upgrade shall be deemed a complete and final settlement.
Baggage: Air carriers have individual rules and regulations with respect to baggage weight, size and number. Customers must consult their travel agent or air carrier for applicable restrictions.
Other Applicable Conditions and Limitation of Liability of the Air Carrier: Air transportation and claims relating to the loss of and damage to baggage are subject to all applicable government regulations and are governed by the Montreal Convention or the Warsaw Convention, as the case may be, the applicable tariffs of the air carrier as well as the conditions of contract appearing on the airline ticket and baggage check and establish the limit of the air carrier’s liability. Once filed with and approved by federal regulatory authorities, any amendments or changes to the applicable air carrier’s general terms and conditions of carriage are not subject to additional public notice and are legally binding. Unused portions of tickets may not be used for travel on other flights and are not subject to refund at any time.
Refusal to Transport – Removal of Customer: TRANSAT shall not be liable for refusal by itself or the air carrier to transport Customers in one of the following circumstances: failure of the Customer to present himself/herself for an outbound flight (no show), for safety reasons, invalid, missing or improper travel documentation, to prevent the violation of any applicable law or to prevent any hazard or risk to such Customer, to any other person or property, or to the flight.
TRANSAT highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance covering unexpected events that can occur when travelling abroad, namely medical and hospital expenses, trip cancellation or baggage loss. Consult your travel agent or this website (www.transatholidays.com) for more information.
Some events are part of normal unpleasant occurrences which can happen when travelling abroad. The Customer realizes this possibility, solely assumes the consequences thereof and agrees that TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any damages owing to such occurrences.
Living Standards: Customers are asked to bear in mind and accept that living standards, religion, sanitary conditions, local practices and the political system at the destination, and the conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation, may differ from those found in Canada. Service Disruptions: Some services including water, electricity, air-conditioning, security, pools, beverages and other services or benefits may be suspended or interrupted partially or completely during the Customer’s stay. Likewise, depending on the occupancy rate of hotels, à la carte dining may be replaced by buffet dining or vice-versa. Food, Water and Beverages: The food, water and beverages served abroad may be the cause of health problems or illness. Accordingly, TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any health problems or illness resulting therefrom and the Customer is advised to take all necessary precautions. Social and Sports Activities: Some social and sports activities and sports equipment, as well as entertainment organized by participating hotels and included in packages, are offered free of charge and, as such, do not impact the cost of the packages. These added benefits vary and are subject to change or cancellation at any time during the Customer’s stay without notice. Insects: Insect life thrives in certain climates and makes no distinction between budget, intermediate or higher-priced hotel accommodations. Construction: To maintain the quality of services, hotel complexes must regularly undergo maintenance, improvement and renovation work and, in some instances, expansion. Whenever construction or renovation work that is likely to interfere with the use and enjoyment of any accommodation is brought to the attention of TRANSAT, every reasonable effort will be deployed to promptly notify Customers, however, it cannot be held accountable for any inconvenience caused to them. Holidays, School Breaks, Elections and Conventions: A Customer may be subject to certain inconveniences, such as cancellation or unavailability of some services, when travelling during periods designated as school breaks, other holidays, elections or conventions. Given these periods vary according to country and relevant authorities, it is practically impossible for TRANSAT to provide any indication of such dates. The Customer acknowledges this and solely assumes the possible consequences of travelling during these periods.
ROOM ALLOCATION
Hoteliers are solely responsible for room allocation, in accordance with the category reserved by the Customer. TRANSAT has no responsibility with respect to the location, decor and furnishings and type of bed in the room which may vary in accordance with the location of the room on the hotel premises. Should a Customer choose to alter the room category upon arrival at destination, these changes may be made subject to availability and payment of additional fees. Please contact your TRANSAT representative at destination for any hotel room change.
Itineraries and times described herein should be used solely as an indication and are subject to change. The itinerary, tour, accommodation or means of transportation are subject to change without notice. The local tour operator and guide reserve their right to alter or substitute alternative itineraries with or without prior notice to the Customer, such decision being final and without any recourse against TRANSAT.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY Statement to the Travel Agent or to TRANSAT: Customers are responsible for advising their travel agent or TRANSAT of their intentions, expectations and needs, as they relate to the proposed travel, before the reservation is completed. Health: Customers whose physical condition so requires must ensure that they have a sufficient quantity of any required medication, and that they must carry such medication in their hand baggage at all times. Customers must also consult competent medical authorities prior to departure about preventive medical measures to be taken as regards to the countries to be visited. It is the responsibility of the Customers to ensure that they are fit to travel. Certain coach tours can be strenuous, please inquire prior to booking. Pregnancy: The air carrier may refuse pregnant Customers for whom air travel may involve a risk to themselves or their unborn children. In these cases, a medical certificate establishing the due date and fitness to travel may be required prior to departure. Please ask your travel agent the air carrier’s policy in this regard. Sports and Activities: Descriptions of sports and other activities contained on this website are provided for information purposes only and are not meant to incite the Customers in any way to participate in them. TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any accident or mishap occurring at destination during the practice of any sport and/or activity in which the Customers participate of their own free will and initiative.
• An act of god or force majeure or of a third party; • A war, revolution, insurrection, riot, blockage, terrorism or act of terrorism, or any other unlawful act against public order or authority; • Fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, volcanic eruption, epidemics, pandemic, quarantine, public health emergency, storm, lightning, hurricane, tornado, tropical storm or any other adverse weather condition; • Accident to or failure of an aircraft or a ship or any equipment used in connection therewith, loss of or hijacking of an aircraft or a ship, or any shortage of or inability to provide labor, fuel or facilities; • Any strike, lock-out, labour dispute or other industrial disturbance whether involving TRANSAT employees, the employees of its service providers or others upon whom TRANSAT relies; • Any decision of any governmental authority or legislative body having jurisdiction in the circumstances, and whose action or inaction may affect the conduct of TRANSAT’s operations; • Any default from a supplier upon whom TRANSAT relies for the performance of the whole or any part of the Services described and provided hereunder; • Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of TRANSAT, whether actual, threatened or reported, which may interfere with the operations of TRANSAT or of its service providers.
At destination, a Customer must contact the TRANSAT representative to get assistance to remedy any problem without delay. When the Services do not include the service of a TRANSAT representative, the Customer must contact the local representative, the tour guide, the hotel manager or TRANSAT directly at the following e-mail address: customerrelations@transat.com. If a problem cannot be resolved or dealt with immediately, the Customer is requested to forward its comments or claim in writing to its travel agent or to TRANSAT within 30 days from the date of return.
This chart sets out the various change and cancellation fees payable per person with respect to Services reserved. The fees apply to each change requested by the Customer and are cumulative. The changes with an asterisk (*) are subject to the prior approval of the suppliers and the Customer will pay any price difference for the Services between the date of reservation and the date of the change (excluding any applicable promotion) in addition to the applicable change fees (no reimbursement will be provided if the price of the Services is lower further to the change). The change and cancellation fees may vary during major events (i.e. Daytona 500, Miami boat show, etc.).
Packages and Hotel Rooms – Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
Name change/Passenger change (package only)1
Change of category of room
$50* (per room)_
Change to room occupancy2
_Consult you travel agent
Cancellation – Package
Cancellation – Hotel room only
FLIGHTS – Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
Consult your travel agent _
Cancellation – Flight
HOUSE OR CONDO RENTALS – Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
31 days +
30 to 8 days
Cancellation – House and condo rental - Florida Holiday Homes
Cancellation – Condo rental - New Smyrna
Cancellation – Condo rental - West Coast Condo
$500 (per unit)
_Consult your travel agent _
CAR RENTALS3 – Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
1 day +
Cancellation – Car rental
$25
The applicable cancellation fees are set by the car rental company
ATTRACTION TICKETS
TYPE OF CHANGE
Cancellation or any other change
1 One name change/Passenger change is allowed per reservation. 2 In case of a change of occupancy in a room, any price difference will be borne by the customer(s) who will occupy the room further to such change. 3 The applicable terms and conditions and fees are set by the car rental company and may vary.
(Terms and conditions as of July 27, 2012)
Transat Tours Canada Inc. holds a general travel agent licence in Quebec (Reg. no. 754241) and is registered as a travel wholesaler in Ontario (Tico no. 50009486) and as a travel agent/wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg. 2454) with offices at: Place du Parc, 300 Léo-Pariseau Street, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H2X 4C2 • 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 5K8 • 555 West Hastings Street, Suite 950, Vancouver, Bristish Columbia, V6B 4N5.
The purchase of packages, cruises, flights, coach tours, accommodations, car rentals, excursions and show tickets (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) offered by Transat Tours Canada Inc. operating as Transat Holidays (“TRANSAT”) constitutes a contract between you (the “Customer” or “Customers”) and TRANSAT which includes namely the terms and conditions described hereinafter. Please ensure you carefully read and understand these terms and conditions prior to booking.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND PRICES TRANSAT has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, on the date of posting, all the information on this website is accurate. Changes to the Services, descriptions and prices can take place at the time they are posted on this website namely to correct errors and omissions or for several reasons beyond the control of TRANSAT. In the event of any discrepancy between the description of the Services or the prices in the Europe Collection 2013-2014 brochure and those on this website (www.transatholidays.com), the description of Services and the prices appearing on this website shall prevail.
Please contact your travel agent or visit this website at www.transatholidays.com to verify if any such changes or additions have been made prior to booking.
SERVICES The packages and coach tours include, unless indicated otherwise, roundtrip airfare from your selected departure city, airport/hotel roundtrip transfers at destination, accommodation for the duration of the stay in accordance with the plan and category selected, other services and activities related to such package or coach tour, taxes and service charges (unless indicated otherwise).
Accommodations include lodging according to the plan and category selected and all hotel fees and taxes (unless indicated otherwise). Accommodations may be provided in an à la carte hotel or through the rental of studios, apartments or villas.
Car rentals are subject to the terms and conditions that will vary in accordance with the car rental company and country of rental. Please review the description of various car rental services available on this website.
The Services do not include personal expenses, tips, telecommunication fees, certain taxes as well as any service or activity that are not specifically described on this website. Certain cruise lines may, in certain circumstances, require the payment of a fuel surcharge.
If flights are offered by a carrier other than Air Transat, please contact your travel agent directly to know more about their applicable terms and conditions.
PRICES Prices are set based upon the prices of suppliers, the exchange rate, the cost of fuel, taxes and other fees in force at time they are posted on this website. All prices are valid on the day they are posted on this website and are subject to change without notice. Unless indicated otherwise, all prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD $) on a per person basis and include applicable provincial sales tax and the federal goods and services tax, governmental and airport fees and duties, local airport taxes at destination, tourist card fee, service fees but exclude the contribution of $2.00 per $1,000 of Services purchased representing the contribution to the Fonds d’indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages applicable to Quebec residents only.
Price reductions resulting from a promotion or a decision by TRANSAT are applicable to new bookings only. TRANSAT also reserves its right to refuse any booking made at an erroneous price. For Services booked through a travel agent licensed in Quebec, prices may be increased in the event of the imposition of a fuel surcharge by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable 45 days before the date on which the Services are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date of the reservation. If the increase, without taking into account any increase in the Quebec sales tax or the federal goods and services tax, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of the Services, the Customer may choose between full and immediate reimbursement of the Services or the provision of similar services of the same price, otherwise the difference in price shall be assumed by the Customer; no price increase may occur within 30 days preceding the date on which the Services must be provided.
Any reservation of Services at a travel agency must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount described below and is to be paid to TRANSAT at the time of booking. Final payment must also be received by TRANSAT within the delay set out for such Services. Deposits and final payment dates are subject to change and may vary for certain sailings/itineraries (including holiday sailings), stateroom category/hotel accommodation, promotional fares, groups and cruise line air/sea program. Connecting flights and insurance premiums are payable in full at the time of booking.
The deposit amount (D) and the final payment date (FPD - in days prior to departure) for the Services purchased at a travel agency are as follows:
Transatlantic Flights: D: $250 - FPD: 60 days
Packages and Coach Tours: D: $250 - FPD: 45 days
Accommodations: D: $100 - FPD: 45 days
Villas: D: 25% of total rental cost - FPD: 45 days
Long Term Car Rental (Peugeot/Renault/Daccia): D: $90 per car - FPD: 45 days
Short Term Car Rental: D: $25 per car - FPD: 45 days
Go-As-You-Please Voucher Program (B&B and Hotels & Inns): 10% of total cost (minimum $50) – FDP: 45 days
Excursions and Show Tickets: D: 100% of total cost - FPD: at the time of reservation
Cruises: Carnival Cruise Lines: D: 7 days cruises: $350; 9 days: $400; 12 days, 14 days, 17 days and Transatlantic cruises: $500; FPD: 100 days
Celebrity Cruises: D: 1 to 5 night(s): $100; 6 to 8 nights: $250; 9 nights or more: $450 - FPD: 70 days (1 to 5 night(s) cruises; 85 days (all other cruises)
Costa Cruises: D: World/Grand: 15% of the cruise fare; All other cruises: $400 - FPD: 100 days
Disney Cruise Line: D: 20% of the cruise fare - FPD: 140 days (cabins); 170 days (suites/concierge)
Louis Cruises: D: $300 – FPD: 45 days
MSC Cruises: D: 1 to 9 day(s) cruises: $250; 10 to 14 days: $350; 15 days and more: $500- FPD: 85 days
Norwegian Cruise Line: D: 1 and 2 day(s) cruises: $50; 3 to 5 days: $100; 6 to 9 days: $250; 10 days and more: $400; Courtyard Villas/Specialty Suites Cat. S1 to S6 (inclusive) and S9*: 1 to 5 day(s) cruises (cabins): $250; 6 days and more: $750; Garden Villas Cat. S1*: 1 to 5 day(s) cruises: $750; 6 days or more: $2,500 - FPD: 70 days (cruises of up to 5 days); 85 days (cruises of 6 days or more); 100 days (Courtyard Villas/Specialty Suites and Garden Villas) *Deposit amount for a single cabin is twice the amount stated herein and will vary for 3rd to 8th guest.
Royal Caribbean International: D: 1 to 5 night(s) cruises: $100; 6 to 9 nights: $250; 10 nights or more: $450; Grand Suites or higher: 1 to 5 night(s) cruises: $200; 6 to 9 nights: $500; 10 nights or more: $900 - FPD: 70 days (all cruises of up to 5 nights); 85 days (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Uniworld River Cruises: D: $200 - FPD: 100 days
If final payment is not received within the required period, TRANSAT reserves the right to cancel any such reservation and charge cancellation fees without prior notice and without recourse by the Customer. The applicable cancellation fees are described at the end of the terms and conditions.
Payment for a purchase on www.transatholidays.com or from TRANSAT’S sales office
Airline tickets and other travel documents will only be delivered and made available once TRANSAT has received payment in full for the Services. Reservations made within 7 days or less of the date of departure are automatically assigned for pick-up at the airport or delivered and made available in electronic format. It is the responsibility of the Customer and of the travel agent to ensure that the information appearing on the airline tickets, vouchers and other travel documents is accurate and consistent with the reservation.
PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD Verbal or written authorization given by the Customer to the travel agent or TRANSAT for the use of a personal credit card number constitutes a confirmation of the reservation, the acceptance of the terms and conditions and the authorization to pay the deposit and/or the purchase of Services, as the case may be. However, upon request by the travel agent or TRANSAT, the Customer may be required to provide written confirmation that the credit card may be used without signature. Once a credit card number has been forwarded to Transat to pay a deposit and/or the purchase of Services, the travel agent becomes responsible for such payment and must keep a signed copy of the customer’s authorization on file.
PROMOTIONS Unless indicated otherwise, the following promotions are offered in connection with the purchase of our Services: “Our Europe Promotions” which applies to new individual bookings only of packages and coach tours included on this website (excluding groups, cruises, flights and accommodations) made by February 28, 2013 for travel between April 1, 2013 and April 30, 2014. The amount of the deposit required for the booking of a package or a coach tour by February 28, 2013 will be reduced from $250 to $100. In case of purchase through this website or through TRANSAT’s sales office, full payment is required at the time of reservation and the terms of deposit described in the preceding sentence do not apply. By making a reservation during this period, the Customer is also eligible to a draw to win the value of his package or coach tour (5 packages and/or coach tours will be reimbursed by TRANSAT up to a maximum of $5,000 per package or coach tour (in accordance with the reservation made by the Customer)). The terms and conditions of this draw are available on www.transatholidays.com. As well, our Best Price Guarantee (Guarantee) is applicable to the same package and coach tour as the one which was originally booked and must be available at the time such Guarantee is invoked by the Customer. Maximum savings are $200 per adult ($100 per child). This Guarantee may only apply once to a booking. If the Customer’s request is approved, the price on the original booking will be adjusted and, if the case may be, final payment will be due at that time or a reimbursement will be given to the Customer by TRANSAT if a final payment has been done. This Guarantee is not valid within 21 days of departure.
These promotions as well as any other promotions that may be announced by TRANSAT during the season may not be combined and apply only to the packages and hotels described on this website and are subject to any applicable restriction. TRANSAT reserves the right to modify the conditions or withdraw any promotion at any time without notice.
FLIGHTS AND AIR, SEA AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION Unless otherwise indicated, all flights are operated by Air Transat. Changes: Flights offered by TRANSAT are conducted in accordance with the applicable tariff of the air carrier and pursuant to regulations set out by the Canadian Transportation Agency. All such flights and rates are also subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. Consolidations and changes in the published schedule, aircraft type, days of operation, air carrier providing air transportation, and flight itinerary may be undertaken at any time and without prior notice, in accordance with the air carrier’s tariff. Schedule Check and Connecting Flights: Flight schedules, even when they appear on an airline ticket, are subject to change without notice. These flight schedules may be altered or affected by various circumstances over which the air carrier or TRANSAT has no control. Any Customer having purchased a package or a flight with TRANSAT is entirely responsible for verifying the flight schedule with the air carrier and/or TRANSAT’s representative during the 24-hour period immediately prior to the departure and the return date. TRANSAT undertakes to notify Customers reasonably in advance through means it deems appropriate of any schedule changes resulting in the advancement or delay of the flight departure time or in case of cancellation of a flight. Customers, who book connecting flights, have the responsibility to allow themselves sufficient time to make the connection. TRANSAT will not be liable for any change of schedule or a missed flight connection, including any additional costs incurred and special, incidental or consequential damages (including namely the loss of revenues or salary and the loss of vacation days) arising from the foregoing. Airport Check-In: It is recommended that Customers arrive at the airport check-in counter at least 3 hours prior to departure, failing which their reservation may be cancelled and their seat assigned to another customer, with no right of recourse. Seat Assignment: Unless pre-assigned, air seating is conducted by staff at the air carrier’s check-in counter. If in the event of the loss or unavailability of confirmed Club Class seats with Air Transat or similar upgrade with some air carriers further to the change of air carrier, aircraft type or flight consolidation, refund by TRANSAT of the amount paid for Club Class service or similar upgrade shall be deemed a complete and final settlement. Baggage: Air carriers have individual rules and regulations with respect to baggage weight, size and number. Also, the baggage allowance granted by air carriers may vary depending on the city of departure or return of a flight. Customers must consult their travel agent or air carrier for applicable restrictions. Baggage lost or damaged while boarding or disembarking a ship must be reported to the Purser’s office prior to the ship’s departure from port or prior to leaving the local customs area. Passenger’s baggage and property are transported, stored and handled at owner’s risk at all times. Other Applicable Conditions and Limitation of Liability of the Air Carrier: Air transportation and claims relating to the loss of and damage to baggage are subject to all applicable government regulations and are governed by the Montreal Convention or the Warsaw Convention, as the case may be, the applicable tariffs of the air carrier as well as the conditions of contract appearing on the airline ticket and baggage check and establish the limit of the air carrier’s liability. Once filed with and approved by federal regulatory authorities, any amendments or changes to the applicable air carrier’s general terms and conditions of carriage are not subject to additional public notice and are legally binding. Unused portions of tickets may not be used for travel on other flights and are not subject to refund at any time. Refusal to Transport – Removal of Customer: TRANSAT shall not be liable for refusal by itself or the air carrier to transport Customers in one of the following circumstances: failure of the Customer to present himself/herself for an outbound flight (no show), for safety reasons, invalid, missing or improper travel documentation, to prevent the violation of any applicable law or to prevent any hazard or risk to such Customer, to any other person or property, or to the flight. This section also applies, with such applicable modifications as the circumstances may require, to maritime transportation (ships and ferries) and ground transportation.
MINORS A Customer that is a minor pursuant to the laws of the country (or province or state) of travel must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian that is over the legal age in such country (or province or state) and share the same room. Air navigation orders adopted by Transport Canada allow infants under 2 years old (at date of completion of travel) to travel free of charge (subject to the purchase of a tourist card for certain destinations), provided they do not occupy a seat. A flight reservation must be made and no meal service is provided. Please consult the air carrier to inquire about the conditions and fees applicable to the transportation of unaccompanied minors.
For cruises, a Customer under the age of 21 (18 for Disney Cruise Line) must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian of at least 25 years of age in the same or a connecting stateroom (21 for Disney Cruise Line). Infants must be at least 6 months old at the time of sailing (12 months old for selected sailings).
TRAVEL INSURANCE TRANSAT highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance covering unexpected events that can occur when travelling abroad, namely medical and hospital expenses, trip cancellation or baggage loss. Consult your travel agent or this website (www.transatholidays.com) for more information.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS A valid Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted evidence of Canadian citizenship and is required to travel outside of Canada everywhere and at any time. Certain countries require that the passport be valid for 6 months beyond the date of return to Canada. It is the full responsibility of the Customers to obtain at their own expense all necessary travel documents required by all relevant government authorities, including all ports of call, and to comply with the various laws thereof. Canadian citizens born in certain countries may require a visa in addition to a valid passport. A permanent resident card will be required for permanent residents/landed immigrants who are not Canadian citizens. One parent travelling with a child under the age of 18 may have to obtain a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not travelling.
CUSTOMER ADVISORY Some events are part of normal unpleasant occurrences which can happen when travelling abroad. The Customer realizes this possibility, solely assumes the consequences thereof and agrees that TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any damages owing to such occurrences. Living Standards: Customers are asked to bear in mind and accept that living standards, religion, sanitary conditions, local practices and the political system at the destination, and the conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation, may differ from those found in Canada. Service Disruptions: Some services including water, electricity, air-conditioning, security, pools, beverages and other services or benefits may be suspended or interrupted partially or completely during the Customer’s stay. Likewise, depending on the occupancy rate of hotels, à la carte dining may be replaced by buffet dining or vice-versa. Food, Water and Beverages: The food, water and beverages served abroad may not be up to North American standards and therefore may be the cause of health problems or illness. Accordingly, TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any health problems or illness resulting there from and the Customer is advised to take all necessary precautions. Social and Sports Activities: Some social and sports activities and sports equipment, as well as entertainment organized by participating hotels or cruises and included in packages, are offered free of charge and, as such, do not impact the cost of the packages. These added benefits vary and are subject to change or cancellation at any time during the Customer’s stay without notice. Insects: Insect life thrives in certain climates and makes no distinction between budget, intermediate or higher-priced hotel accommodations. Construction: To maintain the quality of services, hotel complexes must regularly undergo maintenance, improvement and renovation work and, in some instances, expansion. Whenever construction or renovation work that is likely to interfere with the use and enjoyment of any accommodation is brought to the attention of TRANSAT, every reasonable effort will be deployed to promptly notify Customers, however, it cannot be held accountable for any inconvenience caused to them. Holidays, School Breaks, Elections and Conventions: A Customer may be subject to certain inconveniences, such as cancellation or unavailability of some services, when travelling during periods designated as school breaks, other holidays, elections or conventions. Given these periods vary according to country and relevant authorities, it is practically impossible for TRANSAT to provide any indication of such dates. The Customer acknowledges this and solely assumes the possible consequences of travelling during these periods.
ROOM and cabin ALLOCATION Hoteliers and cruise lines are solely responsible for room/cabin allocation, in accordance with the category reserved by the Customer. TRANSAT has no responsibility with respect to the location, decor and furnishings and type of bed in the room or cabin which may vary in accordance with the location of the room on the hotel premises or the cabin on the ship. Should a Customer choose to alter the room/cabin category upon arrival at destination, these changes may be made subject to availability and payment of additional fees. Please contact your TRANSAT representative at destination or the hotel for any hotel room change or the Guest Relations Services Office on the ship for any cabin change.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT CONDITIONS The Customer acknowledges and accepts that hoteliers, in accordance with international standards, request that occupants check in between 1 PM and 3 PM and check out by 11 AM on the scheduled day of departure or on the day immediately preceding an early night departure. The hotel will advise the Customer of the check-out time at the time of the check-in at the hotel. Whenever meals and/or drinks are included in the package, a Customer is eligible for these services from the time of check-in until the time of check-out.
CUSTOMERS REQUIRING CARE AND ASSISTANCE WHILE TRAVELLING Customers requiring special care, assistance, attention or treatment must advise TRANSAT and the air carrier of any and all specific needs at the time of booking, in order to arrange air transportation, hotel, cruise and coach tour accommodations.
CHANGES TO TRAVEL SERVICES BY TRANSAT If Services are no longer available prior to the departure of the Customer or after arrival at destination, TRANSAT reserves the right to replace them with comparable Services, or, alternatively, to cancel them. If the replacement Services are of lesser value, the liability of TRANSAT shall be limited to the sole difference in cost. If the replacement Services are of greater value, the Customer will be required to disburse an amount equal to the difference between the price of the Services purchased and that of the replacement Services. The Customer will be entitled to refuse such replacements if they occur prior to departure. In such a case and in the event of a cancellation, the liability of TRANSAT shall be limited to the reimbursement of the price of Services paid by the Customer.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER In certain circumstances, TRANSAT or the supplier will allow that a change be made to the reservation by the Customer. If such change is not allowed or the Customer chooses not to travel or use the Services purchased, the applicable cancellation fees for the Services will apply. Please consult the section at the end of the terms and conditions that describes the applicable change and cancellation fees.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY Statement to the Travel Agent and to TRANSAT: Customers are responsible for advising their travel agent or TRANSAT of their intentions, expectations and needs, as they relate to the proposed travel, before the reservation is completed. Health: Customers whose physical condition so requires must ensure that they have a sufficient quantity of any required medication, and that they must carry such medication in their hand baggage at all times. Customers must also consult competent medical authorities prior to departure about preventive medical measures to be taken as regards to the countries to be visited. It is the responsibility of the Customers to ensure that they are fit to travel. Certain coach tours can be strenuous, please inquire prior to booking. Pregnancy: The cruise lines will not accept Customers who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the time travel concludes. The air carrier may also refuse pregnant Customers for whom air travel may involve a risk to themselves or their unborn children. In these cases, a medical certificate establishing the due date and fitness to travel may be required prior to departure. Please check with your air carrier or your cruise line for their policy in this regard. Sports and Activities: Descriptions of sports and other activities contained on this website are provided for information purposes only and are not meant to incite the Customers in any way to participate in them. TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any accident or mishap occurring at destination during the practice of any sport and/or activity in which the Customers participate of their own free will and initiative.
FORCE MAJEURE TRANSAT shall not be liable for any claim, loss or damage to a person or to property, cost, expense, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment or of time, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, resulting from any delay, cancellation, accident, illness, injury or death, due to:
•An act of god or force majeure or of a third party; •A war, revolution, insurrection, riot, blockage, terrorism or act of terrorism, or any other unlawful act against public order or authority; •Fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, volcanic eruption, epidemics, pandemic, quarantine, public health emergency, storm, lightning, hurricane, tornado, tropical storm or any other adverse weather condition; •Accident to or failure of an aircraft or a ship or any equipment used in connection therewith, loss of or hijacking of an aircraft or a ship, or any shortage of or inability to provide labor, fuel or facilities; •Any strike, lock-out, labor dispute or other industrial disturbance whether involving TRANSAT employees, the employees of its service providers or others upon whom TRANSAT relies; •Any decision of any governmental authority or legislative body having jurisdiction in the circumstances, and whose action or inaction may affect the conduct of TRANSAT’s operations; •Any default from a supplier upon whom TRANSAT relies for the performance of the whole or any part of the Services described and provided hereunder; •Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of TRANSAT, whether actual, threatened or reported, which may interfere with the operations of TRANSAT or of its service providers.
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY TRANSAT makes arrangements with air carriers, cruise lines, hotels, local tour operators and other independent parties to provide the Customer with Services. Although TRANSAT takes care in selecting its service providers, it does not have any control over them and cannot be held responsible for their actions, omissions, fault or negligence, or that of their employees or sub-contractors, nor for any loss or damages suffered as a result thereof. Services provided are subject to the conditions imposed by the service providers and their liability is limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, tickets, vouchers, international conventions and agreements.
EXCURSIONS The Customer may want to participate in excursions, optional tours and activities (collectively, the “excursions”) that may be offered for an additional fee by TRANSAT on behalf of local suppliers. These excursions are purchased at the Customer’s sole risk, and TRANSAT shall not be held liable for the quality or safety of such excursions that are organized and conducted by a third party supplier according to security standards and norms that may differ from those in the country of origin of the Customer. Any written or oral contract and representation for such excursions shall be deemed to have been made between the Customer and the supplier of such excursions and shall be undertaken at the Customer’s own risk of loss, damage or injury. TRANSAT shall not be liable in any manner for any complaints or claims that may arise as a result of participation in any such excursions.
CONFIDENTIALITY TRANSAT protects the confidentiality of the personal information of its customers in accordance with applicable laws.
COMMENTS AND CLAIMS At destination, a Customer must contact the TRANSAT representative to get assistance to remedy any problem without delay. When the Services do not include the service of a TRANSAT representative, the Customer must contact the local representative, the tour guide, the hotel manager, the onboard purser or TRANSAT directly at the following e-mail address: customerrelations@transat.com. If a problem cannot be resolved or dealt with immediately, the Customer is requested to forward its comments or claim in writing to its travel agent or to TRANSAT within 30 days from the date of return.
LAWS This contract is deemed to be executed and governed by the laws of the province in which the Canadian gateway city is located. The voiding of one or other of the clauses hereto shall neither annul nor invalidate these terms and conditions.
CHANGE AND CANCELLATION FEES – packages, COACH TOURS, HOTEL ROOMS, AIR TRANSAT FLIGHTS, LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM CAR RENTALS This chart sets out the various changes and applicable fees payable per person with respect to some of the Services reserved. The fees apply to each change requested by the Customer and are cumulative. The changes with an asterisk (*) are subject to the prior approval of the suppliers and the Customer will pay any price difference for the Services between the date of reservation and the date of the change (excluding any applicable promotion) in addition to the applicable change fees (no reimbursement will be provided if the price of the Services is lower further to the change).
PACKAGES AND COACH TOURS - Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
Change of departure date, hotel or destination (package only)
$150*
$50* (per room)
Change to room occupancy1
Cancellation – Package or coach tour
1 In case of a change of occupancy in a room, any price difference will be borne by the customer(s) who will occupy the room further to the change.
HOTEL ROOMS1- Number of days (or hours) prior to check-in
7 to 4 days
Name change2
Change to room occupancy3
Cancellation – Hotel rooms4
100% of total cost (maximum 3 nights)
1 Except Apart’Hotel Citadines St-Mark’s (London, UK), Kensington Close Hotel & Spa (UK), Résidence Adonis La Baule (France) and Résidence Mer et Golf Soko Eder (France). See the applicable change and cancellation terms with respect to these hotels and studios, apartments and villas in the Change Fees and Cancellation Fees – Cruises and Other Services sections. 2 One name change per reservation. 3 In case of a change of occupancy in a room, any price difference will be borne by the customer(s) who will occupy the room further to the change. 4 Cancellation fees for stays of 15 nights or more at the various Apart’Hotel Citadines (except for the St-Mark’s (London, UK)) and at the two Résidence Hipark (Nice, France) are equal to the total cost of a 5 night stay.
AIR TRANSAT FLIGHTS - Number of days (or hours) prior to departure or return flight (last column)
45 to 15 days
14 days + prior to return flight
Change of flight, date of departure or destination
$200* (per segment)
$300
100% of total cost1
1 These cancellation fees are also applicable to any cancellation made 13 days or less before the date of the return flight.
LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM CAR RENTALS - Number of days (or hours) prior to pick-up
25 days +
24 to 21 days
20 to 16 days
15 to 4 days
3 days
Less than 48 hours
Peugeot - Long-term car rental
$480*
$1,150*
Renault/Dacia - Long-term car rental1
Cancellation – Peugeot long-term car rental
$480
$1,150
Cancellation – Renault/Dacia long term car rental
$480$
Cancellation – Short-term car rental
$252
Cancellation – Short-term car rental Sixt
1 Changes to the brand of a car, place of delivery and name change only. 2 In addition to any cancellation fees required by the car rental company.
CHANGE FEES – CRUISES AND OTHER SERVICES
CONDITIONS AND FEES
Name correction and name change/passenger change
Such changes are not permitted and will be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply.
Change to cabin occupancy
Such change is permitted prior to the final payment date, subject to availability and/or payment of certain fees, and the price will be adjusted to reflect the new cabin occupancy and shall be payable at the time of such change. The applicable cancellation fee applies to a cabin occupancy change after final payment date.
Changes made subsequent to departure date
If such change is permitted at the discretion of TRANSAT and the supplier, additional fees may be charged to the Customer. No refund will be given for a price change resulting in a lower price.
CANCELLATION FEES - CRUISES AND OTHER SERVICES The applicable cancellation period (in days prior to departure (or arrival for accommodation Services described below only)) and cancellation fees per person and/or per room or lodging unit for accommodation Services and vouchers are described below. Cancellation fees may be stated in dollars ($) or in percentage (%) of the total cost of the Services (including all taxes and fees). Cancellation fees may vary for certain sailings/itineraries (including holiday sailings), stateroom/hotel accommodation, promotional fares, groups, cruise tours and cruise line air/sea program.
Carnival Cruise Lines: Cruises of 7, 9, 12, 14 and 17 days and Transatlantic: 90 to 56 days: deposit amount; 55 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Celebrity Cruises: 1 to 5 night(s) cruises: 59 to 43 days: deposit amount; 42 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 nights or more: 74 to 57 days: deposit amount: 56 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Costa Cruises: World/Grand: 90 days or more: 15%; 89 to 57 days: 25%; 56 to 45 days: 50%; 44 to 30 days: 75%; 29 days or less: 100%; All other cruises: 89 to 57 days: deposit amount; 56 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Disney Cruise Line: Cruises of less than 10 days from or to a U.S. port: 74 to 45 days (cabins) or 45 days or more (suites/concierge): deposit amount; 44 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75% 14 days or less: 100%; Cruises from or to a non U.S. port: 119 to 45 days (cabins) or 45 days or more (suites/concierge): deposit amount; 44 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Louis Cruises: All cruises: 46 days or more: deposit amount; 45 to 22 days: 50%; 21 days or less: 100%
MSC Cruises: All cruises: 75 to 46 days: deposit amount; 45 to 16 days: 50%; 15 days or less: 100%
Norwegian Cruise Line: 1 to 5 day(s) cruises: 60 to 45 days: deposit amount; 44 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 days or more: 75 to 56 days: deposit amount; 55 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; Courtyard Villas/Specialty Suites Cat. S1 to S6 (inclusive) and S9 and Garden Villas Cat S1: 1 day or more: 119 to 90 days: 25%; 89 to 56 days: 50%; 55 days or less: 100%
Royal Caribbean International: 1 to 5 night(s) cruises: 59 to 43 days: deposit amount; 42 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 nights or more: 74 to 57 days: deposit amount; 56 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Uniworld River Cruises: All cruises: 90 days or more: deposit amount; 89 to 60 days: 35%; 59 to 30 days: 50%; 29 days or less: 100%
Domestic Flights, Connecting Flights and Flights offered by an Air Carrier other than Air Transat: 100% of total cost at all times
Apart’Hotel Citadines St-Mark’s: 1 to 29 night(s) stay : 7 days or more : free; 7 days or less : total cost of 7 nights; 30 nights stay or more: 14 days or more: free; 14 days or less : total cost of 14 nights
Kensington Close Hotel and Spa: 9 days or less (during conventions or statutory holidays): 100% of total cost
Résidence Adonis La Baule: 7 nights stay or more : 20 to 7 days : 25% of total cost; 6 to 3 days: 50% of total cost; 2 days or less: 100% of total cost
Résidence Mer et Golf Soko Eder: 30 to 15 days: 25% of total cost; 14 to 8 days: 50% of total cost; 7 days or less: 100% of total cost
Studios and apartments: 31 to 16 days : 25% of total cost; 15 to 9 days; 50% of total cost; 8 to 3 days : 75% of total cost; 2 days or less : 100% of total cost
Villas : 60 days or more : 15% of total cost; 59 to 45 days : 25% of total cost; 44 to 30 days : 50% of total cost; 29 days or less : 100% of total cost
Go-As-You-Please Vouchers (B&B and Hotels & Inns) : If an hotel reservation has been made : 15 days or more : 10% of total cost (minimum of $50); 14 to 8 days : 50% of total cost; 7 to 4 days; 75% of total cost; 3 days or less : 100% of total cost. Unused voucher with no pre-booked reservation : 25% of total cost
Excursions, Show Tickets and Travel Insurance Policies: 100% of total cost at all times
Terms and conditions as of January 30, 2013
Transat Tours Canada Inc. holds a general travel agent licence in Quebec (Reg. no. 754241), is registered as a travel wholesaler in Ontario (Tico no. 50009486) and a travel agent/wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg. 2454) (with offices at: Place du Parc, 300 Léo-Pariseau, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H2X 4C2 • 191, The West Mall, suite 800, Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 5K8 • 555 West Hastings Street, Suite 950, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4N5.
The purchase of cruise packages, cruises, flights and hotel rooms (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) offered by Transat Tours Canada Inc. operating as Transat Holidays (“TRANSAT”) constitutes a contract between you (the “Customer” or “Customers”) and TRANSAT which includes namely the terms and conditions described hereinafter. Please ensure you carefully read and understand these terms and conditions prior to booking.
TRANSAT has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, on the date of posting on this website, all the information in the website is accurate. Changes to the Services, descriptions and prices can take place at any time after posting on this website namely to correct errors and omissions or for several reasons beyond the control of TRANSAT. In the event of any discrepancy between the description of the Services or the prices in the Transat Holidays Collection Cruise 2012-2014 brochure and those on this website (www.transatholidays.com), the description of Services and the prices appearing on this website shall prevail.
Please contact your travel agent or visit this website (www.transatholidays.com) to verify if any such changes or additions have been made prior to booking.
The cruise packages offered for the Costa Luminosa (La Romana itinerary) and MSC Lirica (La Romana itinerary) include, unless indicated otherwise, roundtrip airfare from your selected departure city, airport/hotel roundtrip transfers at destination, accommodation for the duration of the stay in accordance with the cruise package and plan selected, other services and activities related to such package, taxes and service charges (unless indicated otherwise).
The hotel rooms include the accommodation according to the duration, plan and category of room selected and all hotel taxes (unless indicated otherwise).
The Services do not include personal expenses, tips, telecommunication fees as well as any service or activity that are not specifically described herein. Certain cruise lines may, in certain circumstances, require the payment of a fuel surcharge.
If flights are offered by a carrier other than Air Transat or CanJet Airlines (CanJet), please contact your travel agent directly to know more about their applicable terms and conditions.
Any reservation of Services at a travel agency must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount described below which is to be paid to TRANSAT at the time of booking. Final payment must also be received by TRANSAT within the delay set out for such Services. Deposits and final payment dates are subject to change and may vary for certain sailings/itineraries (including holiday sailings), stateroom category/hotel accommodation, promotional fares, groups and cruise line air/sea program. Connecting flights and insurance premiums are payable in full at the time of booking.
The deposit amount (D) and the final payment date (FPD-in days prior to departure) for the Services purchased at a travel agency are as follows:
Azamara Club Cruises: D: $550 (cabins), $1100 (suites) - FPD: 100 days
Carnival Cruise Lines: D: 2 and 3 days cruises: $100; 4 days: $150; 5 days: $200; 6 and 7 days: $250; 8 and 9 days: $300; Europe cruises: 7 days: $350; 9 days: $400; 12, 14 and 17 days: $500; Alaska cruises: $350; cruises of 10 days or more, Transatlantic and Panama Canal cruises: $400; Transpacific: $500 - FPD: 70 days (cruises of 2 to 5 days); 85 days (6 days or more and Alaska cruises); 100 days (all Europe cruises, Transatlantic, Panama Canal and Transpacific cruises)
Celebrity Cruises: D: 1 to 5 nights: $100; 6 to 8 nights: $250; 9 nights or more: $450 - FPD: 70 days (1 to 5 night cruises); 85 days (all other cruises)
Costa Cruises: D: Costa Luminosa (La Romana) and Caribbean itineraries: $250; all other itineraries: $400; World/Grand: 15% of the cruise fare - FPD: 45 days (Costa Luminosa (La Romana)); 100 days (all other cruises)
Disney Cruise Line: D: 20% of the cruise fare - FPD: For cruises departing from a U.S. port: 85 days (cabins); 100 days (suites/concierge); For cruises departing from a non-U.S. port (Alaska and Mediterranean itineraries): 140 days (cabins); 170 days (suites/concierge)
MSC Cruises: D: All cruises except MSC Lirica (La Romana): 9 days or less: $250; 10 to 14 days: $350; 15 days or more: $500; MSC Lirica (La Romana) $250 - FPD: 45 days (MSC Lirica (La Romana)); 85 days (all cruises except MSC Lirica (La Romana))
Norwegian Cruise Line: D: 1 and 2 days cruise: $50; 3 to 5 days: $100; 6 to 9 days: $250; 10 days and more: $400; Courtyard Villas/Specialty Suites Cat. S1 to S6 (inclusive) and S9*: 1 to 5 days cruises (cabins): $250; 6 days and more: $750; Garden Villa Cat. S1*: 1 to 5 days cruises: $750; 6 days or more: $2500 - FPD: 70 days (cruises of up to 5 days); 85 days (cruises of 6 days or more); 100 days (Courtyard Villas/Specialty Suites and Garden Villas)
*Deposit amount for a single cabin is twice the amount stated herein and will vary for 3rd to 8th guest.
Pullmantur: D: $300 - FPD: 70 days
Royal Caribbean International: D: 1 to 5 nights cruises: $100; 6 to 9 nights: $250; 10 nights or more: $450; Grand Suites or higher: 1 to 5 nights cruises: $200; 6 to 9 nights: $500; 10 nights or more: $900 - FPD: 70 days (all cruises of up to 5 nights); 85 days (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Star Clippers: D: $400 - FPD: 85 days
Air Transat and CanJet flights: D: $100 (Florida); $200 (South and Transatlantic flights) - FPD: 45 days (South and Florida flights); 60 days (Transatlantic flights); Hotel rooms (prior to or after a cruise): D: $50 (per person-Florida), $100 (per person-South), applicable rate for the first night (Europe) - FPD: 45 days (Florida-South); final payment date indicated herein for the cruise purchased in conjunction therewith (Europe).
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking on www.transatholidays,com or with TRANSAT’s sales office for the purchase of Services.
Verbal or written authorization given by the Customer to the travel agent or TRANSAT for the use of a personal credit card number constitutes a confirmation of the reservation, the acceptance of the terms and conditions and the authorization to pay the deposit and/or the purchase of Services, as the case may be. However, upon request by the travel agent or TRANSAT, the Customer may be required to provide written confirmation that the credit card may be used without signature. Once a credit number has been forwarded to TRANSAT to pay a deposit and/or the purchase of Services, the travel agent becomes responsible for such payment and must keep a signed copy of the Customer’s authorization on file.
The promotions as well as any other promotions that may be announced by TRANSAT during the season may not be combined and apply only to the cruise packages, cruises, flights and hotels described on this website and are subject to any applicable restriction. TRANSAT reserves the right to modify the conditions or withdraw any promotion at any time without notice.
Unless otherwise indicated, all flights are operated by Air Transat and/or CanJet.
Seat Assignment: Unless pre-assigned, air seating is conducted by staff at the air carrier’s check-in counter. If in the event of the loss or unavailability of confirmed Club Class seats with Air Transat or similar upgrade with some air carriers further to the change of air carrier, aircraft type or flight consolidation, refund by TRANSAT of the amount paid for Club Class service or similar upgrade shall be deemed a complete and final settlement.
Baggage: Air carriers have individual rules and regulations with respect to baggage weight, size and number. Customers must consult their travel agent or air carrier for applicable restrictions. Baggage lost or damaged while boarding or disembarking a ship must be reported to the Purser’s office prior to the ship’s departure from port or prior to leaving the local customs area. Passenger’s baggage and property are transported, stored and handled at owner’s risk at all times.
A Customer that is a minor pursuant to the laws of the country (or province or state) of travel must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian that is over the legal age in such country (or province or state) and share the same room. Air navigation orders adopted by Transport Canada allow infants under 2 years old (at date of completion of travel) to travel free of charge (subject to the purchase of a tourist card for certain destinations), provided they do not occupy a seat. A flight reservation must be made and no meal service is provided. Please consult the air carrier to inquire about the conditions and fees applicable to the transportation of unaccompanied minors.
For cruises, a Customer under the age of 21 (18 for Star Clippers and Disney Cruise Line) must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian of at least 25 years of age in the same or a connecting stateroom (21 for Disney Cruise Line). Infants must be at least 6 months old at the time of sailing (12 months old for selected sailings).
Living Standards: Customers are asked to bear in mind and accept that living standards, religion, sanitary conditions, local practices and the political system at the destination, and the conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation, may differ from those found in Canada.
Service Disruptions: Some services including water, electricity, air-conditioning, security, pools, beverages and other services or benefits may be suspended or interrupted partially or completely during the Customer’s stay. Likewise, depending on the occupancy rate of hotels, à la carte dining may be replaced by buffet dining or vice-versa.
Food, Water and Beverages: The food, water and beverages served abroad may not be up to North American standards and therefore may be the cause of health problems or illness. Accordingly, TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any health problems or illness resulting therefrom and the Customer is advised to take all necessary precautions.
Social and Sports Activities: Some social and sports activities and sports equipment, as well as entertainment organized by participating hotels or cruises and included in packages, are offered free of charge and, as such, do not impact the cost of the packages. These added benefits vary and are subject to change or cancellation at any time during the Customer’s stay without notice.
Insects: Insect life thrives in certain climates and makes no distinction between budget, intermediate or higher-priced hotel accommodations.
Construction: To maintain the quality of services, hotel complexes must regularly undergo maintenance, improvement and renovation work and, in some instances, expansion. Whenever construction or renovation work that is likely to interfere with the use and enjoyment of any accommodation is brought to the attention of TRANSAT, every reasonable effort will be deployed to promptly notify Customers, however, it cannot be held accountable for any inconvenience caused to them.
Holidays, School Breaks, Elections and Conventions: A Customer may be subject to certain inconveniences, such as cancellation or unavailability of some services, when travelling during periods designated as school breaks, other holidays, elections or conventions. Given these periods vary according to country and relevant authorities, it is practically impossible for TRANSAT to provide any indication of such dates. The Customer acknowledges this and solely assumes the possible consequences of travelling during these periods.
In certain circumstances, TRANSAT or the cruise line will allow that a change be made to the reservation by the Customer. If such change is not allowed or the Customer chooses not to travel, the applicable cancellation fees for the Services will apply. Please consult the section at the end of the terms and conditions that describes the applicable cancellation fees as well as the changes allowed.
Statement to the Travel Agent or TRANSAT: Customers are responsible for advising their travel agent or TRANSAT of their intentions, expectations and needs, as they relate to the proposed travel, before the reservation is completed.
Health: Customers whose physical condition so requires must ensure that they have a sufficient quantity of any required medication, and that they must carry such medication in their hand baggage at all times. Customers must also consult competent medical authorities prior to departure about preventive medical measures to be taken as regards to the countries to be visited. It is the responsibility of the Customers to ensure that they are fit to travel. Certain coach tours can be strenuous, please inquire prior to booking.
Pregnancy: The cruise lines will not accept Customers who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the time travel concludes. The air carrier may also refuse pregnant Customers for whom air travel may involve a risk to themselves or their unborn children. In these cases, a medical certificate establishing the due date and fitness to travel may be required prior to departure. Please ask your travel agent or TRANSAT for the air carrier’s or cruise line policy in this regard.
Sports and Activities: Descriptions of sports and other activities contained on this website are provided for information purposes only and are not meant to incite the Customers in any way to participate in them. TRANSAT cannot be held responsible for any accident or mishap occurring at destination during the practice of any sport and/or activity in which the Customers participate of their own free will and initiative.
• An act of god or force majeure or of a third party;
• A war, revolution, insurrection, riot, blockage, terrorism or act of terrorism, or any other unlawful act against public order or authority;
• Fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, volcanic eruption, epidemics, pandemic, quarantine, public health emergency, storm, lightning, hurricane, tornado, tropical storm or any other adverse weather condition;
• Accident to or failure of an aircraft or a ship or any equipment used in connection therewith, loss of or hijacking of an aircraft or a ship, or any shortage of or inability to provide labor, fuel or facilities;
• Any strike, lock-out, labour dispute or other industrial disturbance whether involving TRANSAT employees, the employees of its service providers or others upon whom TRANSAT relies;
• Any decision of any governmental authority or legislative body having jurisdiction in the circumstances, and whose action or inaction may affect the conduct of TRANSAT’s operations;
• Any default from a supplier upon whom TRANSAT relies for the performance of the whole or any part of the Services described and provided hereunder;
• Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of TRANSAT, whether actual, threatened or reported, which may interfere with the operations of TRANSAT or of its service providers.
CANCELLATION FEES
The applicable cancellation period (in days prior to departure (or arrival for hotel rooms only)) and cancellation fees per person for the various Services are described below. Cancellation fees may be stated in dollars or in percentage (%) of the total cost of the Services (including all taxes and fees). Cancellation fees may vary for certain sailings/itineraries (including holiday sailings), stateroom/hotel accommodation, promotional fares, groups, cruisetours and cruise line air/sea program.
Azamara Club Cruises: 91 days or more: $25; 90 to 60 days: 20%; 59 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Carnival Cruise Lines: 2 to 5 days: 60 to 46 days: deposit amount; 45 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 days or more cruises (including Alaska and Hawaï): 75 to 56 days: deposit amount; 55 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 7, 9, 12, 14 and 17 days Europe cruises, Transatlantic, Panama Canal and Transpacific cruises: 90 to 56 days: deposit amount; 55 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Celebrity Cruises: 1 to 5 nights: 59 to 43 days: deposit amount; 42 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 nights or more: 74 to 57 days: deposit amount: 56 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Costa Cruises: Costa Luminosa La Romana: 46 days or more: $250; 45 to 22 days: 50%; 21 days or less: 100%; Other Caribbean itineraries: 75 to 57 days: deposit amount; 56 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; Other itineraries: 89 to 57 days: deposit amount; 56 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; World/Grand: 90 days or more: 15%; 89 to 57 days: 25%; 56 to 45 days: 50%; 44 to 30 days: 75%; 29 days or less: 100%
Disney Cruise Line: Less than 10 days from or to a U.S. port: 74 to 45 days (cabins) or 45 days or more (suites/concierge): deposit amount; 44 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75% 14 days or less: 100%; Cruises from or to a non U.S. port: 119 to 45 days (cabins) or 45 days or more (suites/concierge): deposit amount; 44 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Louis Cruises: 46 days or more: deposit amount; 45 to 22 days: 50%; 21 days or less: 100%
MSC Cruises: All cruises except MSC Lirica La Romana: 75 to 46 days: deposit amount; 45 to 16 days: 50%; 15 days or less: 100%; MSC Lirica La Romana: 46 days or more: $250; 45 to 22 days: 50%;
21 days or less: 100%
Norwegian Cruise Line: 1 to 5 days: 60 to 45 days: deposit amount; 44 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 days or more: 75 to 56 days: deposit amount; 55 to 30 days: 50%; 29 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; Courtyard Villas/Specialty Suites Cat. S1 to S6 (inclusive) and S9 and Garden Villas Cat S1: 1 day or more: 119 to 90 days: 25%; 89 to 56 days: 50%; 55 days or less: 100%
Pullmantur: 31 days or more: $60; 30 to 16 days: 33%; 15 to 8 days: 67%; 7 days or less: 100%
Royal Caribbean International: 1 to 5 nights: 59 to 43 days: deposit amount; 42 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15 days: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%; 6 nights or more: 74 to 57 days: deposit amount; 56 to 29 days: 50%; 28 to 15: 75%; 14 days or less: 100%
Star Clippers: 119 to 75 days: deposit amount; 74 to 60 days: 50%; 59 to 30 days: 75%; 29 days or less: 100%
Uniworld River Cruises: 90 days or more: deposit amount; 89 to 60 days: 35%; 59 to 30 days: 50%; 29 days or less: 100%
Air Transat and CanJet Flights (South): 22 days or more: $200; 21 days or less: 100%
Air Transat and CanJet Flights (Florida): 22 days or more: $100; 21 days or less: 100%
Air Transat Flights (Transatlantic): 8 days or more: $300; 7 days or less: 100%
Domestic flights, connecting flights and flights offered by an air carrier other than Air Transat: 100% of total cost at all times
Hotel Rooms (South): 46 days or more: $100; 45 to 22 days: 50%; 21 days or less: 100%
Hotel Rooms (Florida): 21 to 8 days: 50%; 7 days or less: 100%
Hotel Rooms (Europe): 2 days or more: applicable rate for the first night; 2 days or less: applicable rate for the first 2 nights
CHANGES AND APPLICABLE FEES – CRUISE PACKAGES, CRUISES, HOTEL ROOMS AND AIR TRANSAT AND CANJET FLIGHTS
This chart sets out the various changes and applicable fees payable per person with respect to some of the Services reserved. The fees apply to each change requested by the Customer and are cumulative. The changes with an asterisk (*) are subject to the prior approval of the suppliers and the Customer will pay any price difference for the Services between the date of reservation and the date of the change (excluding any applicable promotion) in addition to the applicable change fees (no reimbursement will be provided if the price of the Services is lower further to the change).
COSTA LUMINOSA and MSC LIRICA La Romana CRUISE PACKAGES and HOTEL ROOMS - Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
Name correction (cruise portion only)
Name correction (hotel rooms)
Name change/Passenger change (cruise portion only)1
Change of departure date or hotel
AIR TRANSAT and CANJET FLIGHTS - Number of days (or hours) prior to departure
$50 (Florida, South)
$75 (Florida, South)
$150 (Florida, South)
Changes and APPLICABLE FEES - other cruises
Such changes are not allowed and will be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply.
Such change is allowed prior to the final payment date, subject to availability and/or payment of certain fees, and the price will be adjusted to reflect the new cabin occupancy and shall be payable at the time of such change. The applicable cancellation fee applies to a cabin occupancy change after final payment date.
If such change is deemed to be possible at the discretion of TRANSAT and the cruise line, additional fees may be charged to the Customer. No refund will be given for a price change resulting in a lower fare.
Terms and Conditions as of February 21, 2013
Transat Tours Canada is a member of Transat A.T. Inc. and manages the operation of this Web site as well as invoicing. Please make sure you have read and understood these general terms and conditions of Transat Tours Canada. 1. Responsibility of Transat Tours Canada Transat Tours Canada has the same responsibilities as a travel agent; as such, it offers information on flights and vacation packages, as provided by its third-party suppliers. Transat Tours Canada makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information provided on this Web site. Transat Tours Canada's sole objective is to assist customers in verifying availability of travel products and services and in making reservations and purchases in due form. After you have completed your reservation on the Web site, you will immediately receive an invoice from Transat Tours Canada and Transat Tours Canada will send you your travel documents in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of these General Terms and Conditions of Transat Tours Canada. 2. User's responsibility You, the user, attest that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement and to use this Web site in accordance with all terms and conditions herein. You also agree that all information supplied by you and members of your family is true and accurate. Travel documents A valid Canadian passport is mandatory for all travel outside Canada. Some countries require that your passport be valid for six months beyond the date of your return to Canada. Canadian citizens born in certain countries may require a visa in addition to a valid passport. A permanent resident card will be required for permanent residents/landed immigrants who are not Canadian citizens. One (1) parent traveling with a child under age 18 may have to obtain a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not traveling. Customers are responsible for checking which documents are required, and then making certain that they have the necessary documents in hand prior to departure. Customers failing to provide the required documents may be denied boarding privileges by the carrier or relevant authorities, without further recourse or the possibility of a refund. Entry to another country may also be refused to a customer even if he or she has the required travel documents. For more information on required travel documents, see www.voyage.gc.ca. If you have questions regarding required travel documents, contact Transat Tours Canada. Restrictions to personal and non-commercial use 3. Confidentiality and privacy Respect of our customers' privacy is of utmost concern to Transat Tours Canada. We never sell the names of individual customers or any other information drawn from their personal profiles to third parties, and have no intention whatsoever of modifying this practice in the future. All direct communication between you and Transat Tours Canada (whether by e-mail, facsimile, telephone or postal mail) remains confidential. We respect your privacy and will continue to do so. For the purposes of reserving your trip and processing the transaction related thereto, however, we do require certain basic personal information. When you reserve or purchase travel services through Transat Tours Canada, we are required to transmit such information (including your name and address) about you and your purchase to the tour operator, air carrier or any other travel product or service provider involved; this step is essential to the processing of the transaction. While Transat Tours Canada makes every effort to ensure respect of your privacy, you understand that for the purpose of verifying the above-mentioned information, Transat Tours Canada may choose to disclose it to a third party assigned the task of verifying and/or corroborating the information provided as part of your file. Transat Tours Canada will not send you unsolicited information. Should you subscribe to one of our programs, you will receive information from us only according to the agreed-upon terms and conditions. 4. Payment methods Residents of Canada and the United States may pay online or by telephone using Visa, American Express or MasterCard credit cards. The travel products and services you reserve must be fully paid at the time of reservation. Your credit card account will be debited and you will be informed of that transaction by means of the invoice transmitted to you at the time of reservation. This transaction is final, non-refundable and non-transferable. Neither the purchaser nor the passenger may modify any details of the transaction. Reservation of travel services constitutes a contract between the customer and Transat Tours Canada Inc. Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAN$), unless otherwise indicated, and are based upon the prices of service providers, the exchange rate, the cost of fuel, taxes and other fees in force at time of preparation of the present brochure. All prices are subject to change without notice. Price reductions are applicable to new bookings only.
For Travel Services booked through a travel agent licensed in Quebec, prices may be increased in the event of the imposition of a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable 45 days before the date on which the services are provided has increase by more than 5% since the date of the reservation. If the increase, without taking into account any increase in the Quebec sales tax or Canada’s goods and services tax, is equal or greater than 7% of the price of the services, the customer may choose between full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the provision of similar services of the same price otherwise the difference in price shall be assumed by the client; no price increase may occur within 30 days preceding the date on which the services must be provided.
For Travel Services booked through a travel agent registered in Ontario, except if paid in full, the total price of the Travel Services may be increased. If the cumulative increase, except any increase resulting from an increase in retail sales tax or federal goods and services tax, is more than seven per cent (7%), the customer has the right to cancel the contract and obtain a full refund or opt for comparable alternate Travel Services acceptable to the customer, as long as the price of the product corresponds to the price of the original product, otherwise the difference in price shall be assumed by the client. For flights to and from the United States, Transat Tours Canada guarantees that the price of your flight or vacation package will not increase for any reason (with the exception of government imposed taxes or fees) once full payment has been received by Transat Tours Canada. If you are a resident of Québec, an amount of $2 ($3.50 for purchases before April 1, 2012) per $1,000 of purchased travel services, representing your contribution to the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages, will be added to your invoice. Management and invoicing of your reservation is performed by Transat Tours Canada 5. Delivery of documents After you have reserved your trip on the Web site, Transat Tours Canada will immediately send you an invoice confirming your purchase and providing details of your itinerary. This invoice constitutes your final opportunity to verify the accuracy of the information that will be entered on your travel documents. If you have purchased insurance, you will receive the insurance contract by mail. You will receive a booklet containing all details of the various coverage, along with a personalized card that you must keep with you at all times during your trip. You may choose one of the following two options for receipt of your travel documents:
Note that you may choose option 1 only if you make your reservation more than fourteen (14) days before departure. In such case, your travel documents will be sent to you within two weeks of the departure date. If you make your reservation fourteen (14) days or less before departure, the only possible mode of travel document delivery is option 2. 6. Insurance For any purchase made by a resident of Canada, Transat Tours Canada offers purchase of travel insurance, including trip cancellation insurance and out-of province health insurance. You acknowledge that Transat Tours Canada makes this insurance available in good faith and that you are fully responsible for your decisions in regard to insurance (e.g., taking out comprehensive coverage, or purchasing no insurance at all). Once you have made a reservation, you may purchase travel insurance within 48 days of the purchase of your trip by contacting Transat Tours Canada by phone. You may also increase the coverage of the insurance you purchased within 48 hours of your purchase of insurance by contacting Transat Tours Canada. If you decide to cancel the insurance you purchased through Transat Tours Canada, you must advise us within 10 days following the purchase of the latter. In event of any situation justifying an insurance claim, the customer must contact Transat Tours Canada as soon as possible. For any purchase made by a resident of the United States, purchase of insurance must be made through a local insurance provider. 7. Customer advisory Outside Canada, living standards and local practices, as well as conditions with respect to the provision of services and accommodation, may differ from those to which you are accustomed in Canada. If you have any questions regarding your online reservation, please contact Transat Tours Canada. Transat Tours Canada holds a Québec retail travel agent licence (No. 754241); its offices are located at Place du Parc, 300 Léo-Pariseau St., Suite 300, Montréal, Québec H2X 4C2. -2010- Revised April 2, 2012.
Transat Holidays is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and has taken measures to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of that information. Our commitment to safeguarding your privacy is reflected in our Transat's privacy policy. We have developed this policy and related procedures to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act. We invite you to consult our privacy policy for more information and details. We invite you to consult our privacy policy to get more details, it is accessible below. Transat Holidays is responsible for personal information it holds or has under its control, including personal information it passes to others with your permission. Our privacy officer will receive and respond to your enquiries and complaints regarding the protection and privacy of your personal information, and will deal with requests for access to your information.
1. The importance of the right to privacy.
Transat takes the privacy rights of individuals very seriously and, in this respect, takes all measures possible to ensure the protection of the personal information that we collect in providing our services. Transat may be required to exchange personal information with third parties on individuals for the purpose of administering customer accounts and files. Transat and such third parties may also exchange information on individuals that is not of a sensitive nature regarding their preferences for the purpose of offering and providing quality benefits, products, goods, and services in an efficient manner. Nevertheless, Transat will not collect, use, or disclose any personal information on an individual without his or her consent, unless compelled to do so by statute or regulation. In this regard, our primary concern is the trust that individuals place in our safeguarding the privacy of their personal information.
The purpose of this Policy is to outline our commitment regarding the protection of privacy as well as the rules we intend to follow when we collect, retain, use, or disclose personal information.
Our Policy has been formulated to satisfy and indeed, even to exceed the requirements of privacy legislation in force in Canada, specifically the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c. 5, various provincial laws regarding privacy protection, the Principles set out in the National Standard of Canada for the Protection of Personal Information (CAN/CSA-Q830-96), as well as any applicable regulations (hereinafter the "Law"). We also undertake to constantly re-assess our rules of practice and our procedures in this area and to take into account the comments of any individuals.
In order to better understand and meet the expectations of individuals regarding the protection of personal information, Transat has designated a member of senior management to act as Director, Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter "the Director"). Any person may contact the Director in order to share comments, request access to any personal information that we may have on him or her, request that corrections be made to the information, or to file a complaint. The Director shall conduct a consistent review of Transat practices and procedures to ensure compliance with this Policy and to meet customer expectations in this respect.
2. Transat's undertakings
3. Transat's Rules regarding the Protection of Personal Information.
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