Knit Retreat 2025

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04 - 11 AUGUST, 2025

The Rhine River - Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland

BOOKING FORM

TERMS & CONDITIONS

IF YOU ARE SHARING A ROOM WITH YOUR SPOUSE OR FRIEND,

ONLY FILL OUT ONE BOOKING FORM PER STATEROOM

IF YOU ARE PAYING DEPOSIT WITH TWO DIFFERENT CREDIT CARDS,

YOU WILL EACH NEED TO FILL OUT CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM (1 FOR EACH CARD)

Pricing:

CATEGORY E FIXED WINDOW - $5,799CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY D FIXED WINDOW - $5,999CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY C FRENCH BALCONY $7399CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY BB FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $7,999CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY BA FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $8,499CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY AB FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $8,699CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY AA FRENCH & OUTSIDE BALCONY $8,999CAD per person based on double or twin share
CATEGORY SS SUITE $10,599CAD per person based on double or twin share

SINGLE ROOM - CATEGORY E FIXED WINDOW $7,299CAD SOLD OUT

SINGLE ROOM - CATEGORY D FIXED WINDOW $7,799CAD SOLD OUT

All rooms are sold as twin share - either one Queen Bed or two Twin Beds. If you are a solo traveller and are interested in sharing a room with another solo traveller, we may be able to pair you with another solo traveller (subject to availability). If we are unable to pair you with another solo traveller and we still have a SINGLE room available, you may switch your registration to a SINGLE room (subject to a higher fare).

Our preferred method of payment is credit card. A secure digital credit card authorisation form is required for all credit card payments.

Deposit Required to Secure your Seat:

Initial non-refundable deposit of $1,000CAD per person is due at time of registration.

Final payment of balance will be due by no later than 04 January 2025

This package includes:

7 Nights Accommodation onboard AMAVenita on the Rhine River cruise (Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland)
Airport/Pier/Airport Scheduled Group Transfers, Port Charges & Pre-Paid Gratuities & Drink Package onboard AMAVVenita (valued at $735CAD)
A scheduled Amsterdam Airport/Pier transfer on day of embarkation/a scheduled Pier/Zurich Airport transfer on day of disembarkation (all other required transfers are at your own expense)
All gourmet meals onboard (Early Riser Coffee and Croissants, a Rich Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Coffee with Cake, Cookies & Sandwiches and a Multi-Course Dinner
Free Flowing Red and White Wine form the local regions, Beer, Soft Drinks, Tea, Ice-Tea, Coffee including cappuccino, Latte and Espresso throughout the cruise - not just during lunch and dinner
Complimentary "Sip & Sail" menu cocktail hour offering a selection of beverages on five evenings - one hour before dinner
Bottled Water, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are provided free of charge in each cabin
Use of the Heated Swimming Pool on the Sun Deck and use of the indoor fitness equipment free of charge
Use of Bicycles and helmets onboard free of charge
Complimentary use of the internet onboard
Complimentary In-Cabin Movies
Every AMAWaterways vessel is equipped with an elevator; however, it does not go to the lowest passenger Deck (Stateroom CAT E and D) nor does it go to the Sun Deck
Special knit related events throughout the cruise
AMAWaterways ideally shore excursion program during the cruise with English speaking guides. Use of AMAWaterways' Quiet Vox headsets are also included at no additional cost
Special non-AMAWaterways shore excursions will be on offer in 2024. These knit-related shore excursions are not included in the cruise price, and can be booked closer to departure (extra costs will apply should you wish to book these special experiences). Details will be announced in the Fall of 2024.
Services of AMAWaterways' professional English Speaking Cruise Director

PLUS these experiences not available on any other River Cruise:

Meet & Greet with Patty Lyons, Grocery Girls Knit and Cabin Boy Knits
Knitting Classes/Talks with Patty Lyons
A Knitter's Circle with Patty Lyons, Grocery Girls Knit and Cabin Boy Knits
Dyeing Talk with Cabin Boy Knits
Hosted Excursions with Grocery Girls and Cabin Boy Knits (these special excursions will have a nominal fee with proceeds going towards a Canadian charity)
Surprise evening entertainment throughout the cruise
LIVE PODCAST with Grocery Girls Knit
Enter draw to win an onboard private dining experience with Patty Lyons, Grocery Girls Knit and Cabin Boy Knits in the Chef's Table Dining Room (proceeds going towards a Canadian charity)
Bonus yarn experiences as we sail down the Rhine River

This package does not include:

International Airfare (it is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they arrive in time for embarkation or sailing on Day 2). South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel assume any responsibility for those travellers who are delayed or miss their cruise due to travel disruptions and/or flight cancellations. Please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance.
Airport Transfers and pre or post land arrangements
Premium alcoholic beverages
Use of Telephone in each cabin for ship to shore calls
Items purchased in the Gift Shop
Items of a personal nature
Optional shore excursions that might be offered in addition to AMAWaterways' daily included shore excursion program
Visa/Passport related fees (if applicable)
Any fees related to possible COVID-19 testing/hospitalisation
Any unforeseen increase in local/government taxes or Fuel Surcharges

NOTE: A 2 Night Pre-Cruise Package you won't want to miss will be announced in the Fall of 2024. Space will be strictly limited. Advance notice of sale date will be provided. Price not included in Cruise Package Price. It is an optional extra.

Cancellation Policy for this Retreat:

Cancellations made by 03 January 2025 or earlier - loss of non-refundable deposit
Cancellations made on 04 January 2025 or later - 100% non-refundable

NOTE: All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received on Saturdays, Sundays, on Public Holidays or outside our normal business hours (9am - 5pm Eastern time (Canada)) will be considered received on next business day and actioned on next business day.

Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption & Out of Country Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage:

South Pacific Journeys requires that all participants be adequately covered for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption and Emergency Out of Country Medical. Please note we do not accept travel insurance offered by credit card companies as sufficient coverage for this trip. South Pacific Journeys can provide you with a comprehensive travel insurance quotation. South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel nor Direct Travel assume NO responsibility NOR liability for those travellers who are delayed or miss their cruise due to travel disruptions and/or flight cancellations. Please ensure you take out adequate travel insurance.

Passports:

Canadian citizens require a valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond expected return date. Canadian citizens do not currently require a visa to enter the European Union. If you are citizen of another country other than Canada, please ensure you meet all entry requirements for the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel, Direct Travel or any of their agents assume any responsbility for participants not presenting the required documentation to enter the European Union. Refunds will not be granted to anyone who arrives in the Netherlands without the required documentation.

Travel Agent's Responsibility:

South Pacific Journeys, Vision Travel Solutions, Direct Travel and/or their agents, act as agents for the clients in matters pertaining to travel. They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part in the performance of its duty to the passenger; neither will it be responsible for any act, error or omission, or any injury, loss accident, delay or irregularity engaged in conveying the passenger; or for any hotel proprietor, or hotel service, or for any other person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for alterations to be made to itinerary, we reserve the right to make changes. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne. by the passengers. The Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on sole contract between the Airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline or accept or retain any passengers as members of the tour. South Pacific Journeys or agent can assume no responsibility for lost tickets or coupons. South Pacific Journeys shall not be liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment of any nature or kind whatsoever, resulting from events beyond our or a supplier's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other labour disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or act of restraints imposed by government authorities (such as lockdowns due to pandemics). In the event the foreign currency exchange rate increases by more than 7%, South Pacific Journeys reserves the right to pass on this increased cost to each participant. This is in accordance with current TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) regulations.

South Pacific Journeys is an Affiliate of Vision Travel a Direct Travel Company.

We are registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario - Registration # 50023507.

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Phone: 613 507 2869 Toll-Free: 1 855 607 2869

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS KNIT RETREAT AND THE VARIETY OF ROOM CATEGORIES WITH SINGLE, TWIN AND DOUBLE OCCUPANCY REQUESTS...

PLEASE ALLOW US UP TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION.

NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE BOTH A BOOKING FORM AND A CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM FOR DEPOSIT. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL BOTH ARE RECEIVED.

CREDIT CARDS WILL ONLY BE CHARGED ONCE YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPROVED.

ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TIME STAMPED AND PROCESSED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED.

Please tell us where you heard about this exciting 2025 European River Cruise Knit Retreat?

Are you travelling with a spouse/partner or friend and sharing a room?

If you are travelling with a spouse/partner/friend - please ensure you complete GUEST # 2 details

Are you a solo traveller wanting to share a stateroom with another solo traveller? We will do our best to pair you with another traveller on a shared-room basis.

Are you a solo traveller wanting to book a SINGLE room? NOTE: All rooms are priced based on 2 people in a stateroom. Therefore, the cost for SINGLE rooms will be 2 x the per person price and $2000CAD deposit.

GUEST # 1 Full Name (MUST MATCH NAME ON PASSPORT)

GUEST # 1 Email Address

GUEST # 1 Full Address (Street, City, Postal Code, Country)

GUEST # 1 Daytime Phone Number

GUEST # 1 Cell Phone

GUEST # 1 Passport Number - We require a copy within 14 days of booking

GUEST # 1 Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)

GUEST # 1 Passport Country of Issuance

GUEST # 1 Passport Issue Date

GUEST # 1 Passport Expiry Date

GUESTS # 1 Dietary Requirements

GUEST # 2 Full Name (Must match name on passport)

GUEST # 2 Email Address

GUEST # 2 Full Address (Street, City, Postal Code, Country)

GUEST #2 Daytime Phone Number

GUEST # 2 Cell Number

GUEST # 2 Passport Number - We require a copy within 14 days of booking

GUEST # 2 Date of Birth ( DD/MM/YY)

GUEST # 2 Passport Country of Issuance:

GUEST # 2 Passport Issue Date:

GUEST # 2 Passport Expiry Date

GUEST # 2 Dietary Requirements

Which stateroom category do you want to book?- limited availability; we will do our best to accommodate your request

If your preferred stateroom is SOLD OUT, do you want to book the next available stateroom category? We will notify you before we confirm next stateroom level.

Will you or your travel partner be travelling with a wheelchair? If yes, please read. Wheelchair accessibility is very limited on our European ships. We do have an elevator between the two main decks; however, it does not reach the Sun Deck or Piano Deck. Guests would be able to move around the dining room and lounge in their chair; however, the staterooms are not able to accommodate a wheelchair, so while in their stateroom they would need to be able to move around on their own. Their chair would also need to be stored in their stateroom due to limited storage on board. Getting on and off the ship could be a challenge, as the planks are narrow and cannot accommodate a wheelchair or scooter's width. Guests would have to be able to get on and off the ship without their wheelchair and the wheelchair would have to be light enough to be lifted off and on the ramps. It is common to tie up to other river ships in port. When this happens we would sometimes need to travel through another ship to disembark, with many ships requiring we do so from the Sun Deck, where there is only stair access.

We can offer a travel insurance quote for Ontario residents. Do you require a quote?

We anticipate this European River Cruise Knit Retreat to sell out quickly. If it has sold out before we can confirm your spot, do you wish to be placed on a waitlist?

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for this European River Market Knit Retreat 2025

I /we understand that I/we need to also submit the 'Pay Deposit via Credit Card Authorization' Form in order to complete my/our Registration. South Pacific Journeys will only process registrations once we have received both the Booking Form and Credit Card Authorization Form.

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