This general information, rates, and schedules are subject to change at any time.
Departure Ports: All departure ports are located near major airports and rail systems. For further information contact Pearl Seas Cruises.
Departure Times: Cruises depart at 3:00 p.m. or earlier if all passengers have arrived. Passengers may board after 9:30 a.m.; crew members will be available to transfer luggage to the staterooms. Passengers are recommended to arrive at the ship no later than 2:00 pm. Cruises sometimes return the evening before the last day of the cruise, and passengers may stay on board until approximately 8:00 a.m. on the last day. Breakfast is served on the last day of every cruise.
Reservations: Reservations should be made as far in advance as possible to ensure the availability of the cruise and stateroom choice.
Fare: Pearl Seas Cruises’ per person fares are shown in U.S. dollars and include passage, dining service, snacks, complimentary cocktail parties and entertainment aboard the ship. Fares do not include items of personal nature, shore tours, port charges, gratuities and transportation to and from the ship. Should the company for any reason cancel a cruise or terminate a cruise early, a prorated refund for the cancelled portion of the cruise will constitute full liquidated damages to the passengers.
Single Occupancy: One person occupying a double stateroom will be charged 150% or 175% of the double occupancy, depending on the type of stateroom occupied.
Deposits and Payments: A deposit of $500.00 per person is required to confirm any reservation on trips of 9 nights or less, and $900.00 per person on trips of 10 nights or more. Contact Pearl Seas Cruises for additional information concerning groups. Final payments are due 60 days prior to the sailing date. Reservations made within 60 days of departure date must be accompanied by full payment.
Deferred Payment: American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover cards are accepted for deposit and/or final payment.
Customs & Immigration Inspections: Upon returning to the United States, all baggage is subject to inspection by U.S. Customs Service. Guests originating or ending their cruise in a foreign port may also be subject to inspection by local customs officials. Residents of the United States are allowed a duty-free exemption of $800 per person.
Passports & Travel Requirements: All passengers are required to have valid passports. Visas may be required for certain ports visited. Without the proper documentation, passengers may not be able to disembark in certain ports of call. Obtaining all travel documents such as passports, visas, proof of citizenship, etc., required for disembarkation at various ports of call are the responsibility of the passenger. Passengers will not be allowed to cruise without proper documentation and no refund of cruise fare will be issued to any passenger failing to bring such documentation. Passports must be valid six months after the final date of the cruise.
What to Bring: Casual sportswear is suggested for during the day. Attire should include warm weather wear as well as sweaters for an occasional cool evening. Comfortable walking shoes, a windbreaker and light rainwear are also recommended items. 110-volt household current is available in all staterooms for electric appliances.
Dining Service: Meals are served in the spacious dining salon, which accommodates all passengers at one seating. The day’s menu is announced well in advance, and takes advantage of fresh meats and seafood and in-season fruits and vegetables. Special menus are available to passengers on restricted diets. Breakfast is prepared to order on most mornings, and coffee, beverages and snacks are available 24 hours a day.
Itineraries and Sailings: Pearl Seas Cruises does not guarantee departure point, termination point or any intermediate stop. Itineraries, schedules and ships are always subject to change at any time without notice due to weather conditions, availability of docks, shoaling, ships or any other reason. The times of departure and arrival, and the points of departure and arrival, as well as intermediate stops, are subject to change.
Cancellations: Trip cancellation insurance is recommended and available, and allows for a full refund up to the sailing date. Certain restrictions apply. For information on insurance, contact Pearl Seas Cruises. Otherwise, cancellations, except for groups of 12 or more, are accepted with full refund, except for an administration fee, of any payments made if written cancellation is received in Guilford, CT, more than 91 days prior to sailing. Cancellations received in writing 90 days or closer to sailing, but more than 46 days prior to sailing, will receive a 50 percent refund of any payments made. Cancellations received 45 days or less prior to sailing will receive no refund. Pearl Seas Cruises must receive cancellations at its offices in Guilford, CT, in writing. Written cancellations should be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Trip cancellation insurance premiums are not refundable. All cancellations will be charged an administration fee of $110.00 per person.
Cancellation Protection Program: Pearl Seas Cruises wants you to have the best cruise ever, with nothing to think about except how much fun you’re going to have. That’s why we created the Cancellation Protection Program, providing you with peace of mind because, unfortunately, the unexpected does sometimes occur. While a full plan description will be sent to you, the following brief summary of coverage highlights just a few of the plan benefits.
- Trip Cancellation: up to Total Cruise Cost
- Trip Interruption: up to Total Cruise Cost
- Trip Delay: up to $500
- Baggage & Personal Effects Protection: up to $1,000
- Baggage Delay: up to $500
- 24-Hour Assistance
Travel Insurance is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. For information on the Cancellation Protection Program, contact Pearl Seas Cruises, 1-800-983-7462.
Handicap-Accessible Rooms: Pearl Seas Cruises’ ships are equipped with handicap-accessible rooms. Most ships’ lounges, sun decks, and dining salons are accessible by wheelchairs or other walking-aid devices. The ships are also equipped with an elevator for ease of movement between decks.
Safety Features: Pearl Seas Cruises ships are equipped with the latest safety, navigating and communications systems, including defibrillators and oxygen. Most systems on the ships are equipped with backup equipment for safety and convenience.
Pearl Seas Cruises
741 Boston Post Road
Suite 250
Guilford, CT 06437
800- 983-7462
