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1. Scope

These Terms & General Conditions apply to offering and providing of the Services by Seven Seas Travel & Tours, who operates the Website which acts as an interface between the Customer and the various Suppliers offering the Services.

These General Terms and Conditions are subject to the Suppliers' Rules and Restrictions which are made available to the Customer before any booking is completed and which the Customer also accepts at the moment that a booking is actually placed. It is the Customer's responsibility to familiarize himself/herself with the Suppliers' Rules and Restrictions and any third party booking service supplier’s terms and conditions.

The General Terms and Conditions can be changed by Seven Seas Travel & Tours at any time without prior notice, although such changes will not apply to bookings that have already been accepted by Seven Seas Travel & Tours on behalf of the Supplier(s) concerned. It is therefore essential that the Customer reads, saves and/or prints a copy of the General Terms and Conditions at the time the booking is placed, in order to be aware of the provisions in force.

Article 2. Booking via the Website

2.1. The Customer's legal authority

The Website helps the Customer to find travel products and to make the necessary reservations, and acts as an interface in the transactions involved with the Suppliers. The Customer must be at least 18 years old, be legally authorized to enter into contractual obligations, have the requisite consent or authority to act for or on behalf of any persons included in a booking and must use the Website in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions and the Website Terms of Use.

The Customer is responsible for his / her activities on the Website (financially or otherwise), including the possible use of his / her user name and password. The Customer guarantees that the information entered by him / her on the Website in relation to him / her and, if applicable, his / her travelling companions is accurate.

Any use of the Website that is fraudulent or is in conflict with these General Terms and Conditions shall be reason for refusing the Customer access to the Services offered by Seven Seas Travel & Tours and the Suppliers or to the other functionalities of the Website.

2.2. Confirming and cancelling orders

2.2.1 Confirmation

Confirmation of a booking, which includes the essential elements such as the description of the Service(s) booked and the price, will be sent to the Customer by e-mail. If the Customer does not receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours of placing the booking, he / she should contact Customer Services at sstt@ssg.eu.com .

It is expressly agreed that the data stored in the information systems of Seven Seas Travel & Tours and / or its Suppliers shall constitute proof with respect to the bookings made by the Customer. Data stored in computers or electronic media are valid proof, and shall therefore be acceptable under the same conditions and with the same evidential value as a physical written document.

2.2.2 Cancellation

All such requests will be dealt with on behalf of the Suppliers concerned. The Customer does not have an automatic right of cancellation unless such rights are provided by the individual Suppliers under their Rules and Restrictions (which are provided to the Customer prior to booking).

In the event of cancellation or partial cancellation of a booking by the Customer, charges may be imposed by the applicable Suppliers. Where a cancellation affects more than one person on the booking, any applicable cancellation charge will be applied in respect of each person on the booking.

A Fee may be imposed by the applicable Supplier in the event of a cancellation or change to a booking – please refer to the Rules and Restrictions notified in the booking process for more details.

If the Customer does not present himself / herself at the departure of the trip, refunds will only be due to the Customer in line with the Rules and Restrictions of the applicable Suppliers as notified in the booking process.

We reserve the right to cancel your booking if full payment is not received in a timely fashion.

2.2.3 Change of booking

If after making the booking the Customer wants to change the trip with respect to the date of travel, the destination, the place where the trip starts, the accommodation or the means of transport, the Customer should call +1 305 600 2408. A fee may be imposed by the applicable Supplier in the event of a change to a booking – please refer to the Rules and Restrictions notified in the booking process for more details.

 2.2.4 Reimbursements

In the event of a refund to the Customer after the above deductions, the relevant amounts will be transferred back by the party that took the original payment (such as Seven Seas Travel & Tours , a Supplier, or such other party as may appear on Customer's credit card or bank statement) to the payment card used to make the original booking. Any booking charges applied will not be eligible for reimbursement. Customers should note that refunds may take up to 6 months

2.2.5 Restricted Fares

Unless otherwise stated by the Customer, it is assumed that the Customer requires the least expensive Services. Such services (e.g. "economy class") may be provided without any possibility of modification or cancellation. In such cases, the Services cannot be provided in a different manner or at a different time or place to those contracted.

2.3. Travel documents

The travel documents provided for a Service ordered through the Website will be sent to the e-mail address given by the Customer when making his / her reservation.

In the unlikely event that physical travel documents are required, these will be sent to the address given by the Customer when making his / her reservation. Seven Seas Travel & Tours reserves the right to charge a non-refundable fee which will be notified at the time of booking to post or courier travel documents to Customers.

Seven Seas Travel & Tours does not guarantee any delivery times, and will not be responsible for physical travel documents sent by post or courier not reaching the Customer before the departure date (whether due to failure by the delivery service chosen or otherwise). Customers should allow sufficient time for the chosen delivery method to ensure that they receive their physical travel documents in advance of their date of travel.

If the delivery of travel documents is impossible because of an error made by the Customer in providing his / her personal details, neither the Supplier nor Seven Seas Travel & Tours shall be liable.

Article 3. Specific Services

Seven Seas Travel & Tours operates the Website, which acts as an interface between the Customer and the Suppliers with respect to offering and supplying tour packages and additional services if requested.

The purpose of this Article is to provide details of the terms and conditions of use of the Services provided by the Suppliers for the Customer's information. These details are not exhaustive and do not replace the Suppliers' Rules and Restrictions. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the General Terms and Conditions and the Rules and Restrictions or any third party booking service supplier’s terms and conditions, the Rules and Restrictions or the third party booking service supplier’s terms and conditions will prevail. The Rules and Restrictions of Suppliers are made available prior to making a booking.

Except in the case of regulatory requirements to the contrary, these details do not give rise to any obligation or liability on the part of Seven Seas Travel & Tours.

3.1. Air Transport Services

Air transport services may be offered separately or part of a package holiday and are subject to the Rules and Restrictions (including conditions of carriage, fare rules and restrictions) of the Supplier. The Rules and Restrictions may include restrictions on and/or charges for cancellation and changes. The Rules and Restrictions of Suppliers of air transport services are made available prior to making a booking and the specific terms of the relevant Supplier will be available at the airline’s website.

If Seven Seas Travel & Tours receives payment on behalf of the Supplier from the Customer for a booking of air transport services, Seven Seas Travel & Tours acts as agent of the Supplier of the relevant air transport services. This means the Customer's contract for the air transport services is between the customer and the Supplier of the relevant air transport services. The Rules and Restrictions of Suppliers of air transport services will be available at the airline’s website.

3.1.1. Air transport terms and conditions

The Customer is responsible for complying with the instructions of the airline and/or tour operator, in particular with respect to flight check-in times. In particular, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that:

  • Seven Seas Travel & Tours, has no control over the allocation of seats on any air transport, even if pre-booked with the airline, and does not guarantee that specific seats will be available on departure.
  • Seven Seas Travel & Tours, has no control over any indications of the hours spent flying which are provided by the Supplier of the relevant air transport and are given for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation.
  • It is the Customer's responsibility to confirm his / her return flight in accordance with the requirements of the Supplier of the relevant air transport.
  • If Customer books a return journey and does not use the outward flight, the airline may cancel the return flight without refund. This also applies if the return flight is not taken and insofar as the travel is not taken at all. The Customer must use flight coupons in sequence.
  • In the case of special or charter flights, the name of the airline, the flight schedule, the aircraft type, the itinerary and possible intermediate stops are only given as an indication of the outward and return flights in the trip. In accordance with a Supplier's Rules and Restrictions, these flights, aircraft types and flight numbers can be subject to change, and can be moved by up to 24 hours, even after confirmation.
  • Additional charges may be imposed by some airlines for meals, luggage, preferred seat selection, etc. Seven Seas Travel & Tours is not responsible for such charges and information on charges shown on the Website are for information only and may be amended by airlines at any time.
  • The Customer must comply with all air transport Supplier's Rules and Restrictions on the carriage of pregnant women.
  • The Customer must comply with the air transport Supplier's Rules and Restrictions on the carriage of children and in particular that children older than 2 years on the return date must have a return ticket at a child fare for both the outbound and inbound flights. Customers who do not comply with this will not be eligible for a refund of any seat charges incurred during travel. Children under 2 years will not be allocated their own seat in the aircraft, unless a child fare has been booked for them. Unaccompanied children under 14 will only be carried in accordance with the air transport Supplier's Rules and Restrictions.

The Rules and Restrictions of Suppliers of air transport services are made available prior to making a booking and can be re-viewed at the airline’s website.

3.1.2 Combined one-way tickets

Seven Seas Travel & Tours thru its suppliers may offer Customers the opportunity to book a combination of two one-way tickets instead of a roundtrip ticket. Combined one-way tickets may provide a greater choice of flights, are often cheaper and can be combined on the same airline or on different airlines.

Unlike roundtrip tickets, each one-way ticket is subject to its own rules, restrictions, and fees. If one of these flights is affected by an airline change (e.g. cancellation or rescheduling) that causes a Customer to make changes to the other flight, the Customer will be responsible for any fees incurred for making changes to the unaffected flight.

3.1.3. Administrative and / or health regulations

International Travel: you are responsible for ensuring that you meet foreign entry requirements and that your travel documents, such as passports and visas (transit, business, tourist, and otherwise), are in order and any other foreign entry requirements are met. Seven Seas Travel & Tours has no special knowledge regarding foreign entry requirements or travel documents. We urge customers to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements, and advisories issued by the relevant governments prior to booking travel to international destinations found in our Travel Advisory page found at Seven Seas Travel & Tours website.  https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html

Health: Recommended inoculations for travel may change and you should consult your doctor for current recommendations before you depart. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all health entry requirements, obtain the recommended inoculations, take all recommended medication, and follow all medical advice in relation to your trip. Online medical advice for travelers can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website currently located at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.  Otherwise, for medical advice regarding your journey, please contact your doctor.

Disinfections: Although not common, most countries reserve the right to disinfect aircraft if there is a perceived threat to public health, agriculture or environment. The World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization have approved the following disinfection procedures: (1) spray the aircraft cabin with an aerosolized insecticide while passengers are on board or (2) treat the aircraft's interior surfaces with a residual insecticide while passengers are not on board. For more information, see the Federal Aviation Administration at  https://www.faa.gov/ website:

Some overseas countries have an immigration requirement that a Customer's passport is valid for a minimum period after the Customer enters that country, typically 6 months. If a Customer's passport is in its final year of validity, the Customer is advised to confirm the requirements of the destination before making final travel plans. The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket, otherwise the Customer may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid. If, after booking a holiday but before travelling, any member of the Customer's party changes their name, e.g. as a result of getting married, Customer must notify Seven Seas Travel & Tours at sstt@ssg.eu.com or by calling +1 305 600-2408.

Please note: It can often take some time to obtain a visa, so Customers are advised to apply in plenty of time. Requirements may change and you should check for up-to-date information before booking and departure. We accept no liability if you are refused entry onto a flight or into any country due to your failure to carry the correct and adequate passport, visa, or other travel documents required by any airline, authority, or country, including countries you may just be transiting through. This includes all stops made by the aircraft, even if you do not leave the aircraft or airport.

Although most travel, including travel to international destinations, is completed without incident, travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. Seven Seas Travel & Tours urges passengers to review any travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories issued by the Department of State of The United States of America prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to particular international destinations can be found from the following sources:

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html

BY OFFERING TRAVEL PRODUCTS IN PARTICULAR INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS, SEVEN SEAS TRAVEL & TOURS DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT TRAVEL TO SUCH AREAS IS ADVISABLE OR WITHOUT RISK.

All travelers not citizens or residents of USA and wishing to enter or transit through the USA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must apply for authorization to travel using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Please allow sufficient time when making an ESTA application. It is recommended that such an application is made at least 72 hours before departure. For further information please visit the US Department of Homeland Security's website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

A number of governments are introducing new requirements for air carriers to provide personal information about all travelers on their aircraft. The data will be collected either at the airport when a Customer checks in or in some circumstances when the Customer makes his/her booking. Accordingly, the Customer is advised to allow extra time to check in for his/her flight.

3.1.4. Special fares

The flight routes offered may include special fares which offer the best price, but do not necessarily take the most direct route. Some itineraries require a change of aircraft en-route. A flight that is described as direct is one where there is no need to change aircraft during the journey, however, stops may be made in-route for re-fueling or to let passengers on and/or off. Details of any stops will be given during the booking process and are clearly identified both on the Website and on a Customer's email confirmation.

Many, but not all, airlines provide special fares for children under 2 years and for pensioners. These discounted fare depend on the airline, the flight concerned, the availability of seats and the passenger's age.

Airmiles and vouchers from loyalty Programs may not be used when booking flights through the Website.

If the Customer has benefited from a discount, the associated special fares will be shown during the booking process before he / she confirms the reservation.

3.1.5. Liability

The Customer is reminded that an airlines' liability for death, personal injury and other damages is normally limited by national law, by an international air transport treaty, or by the airline's own Rules and Restrictions including their conditions of carriage.

3.1.6. Electronic ticket

An electronic ticket is a ticket with no physical form. When using this type of ticket, the Customer must go to the check-in desk of the airline concerned and show a valid travel document (passport, visa, identity card, etc.) in order to obtain his / her boarding card. The Customer must strictly observe the times for checking in.

3.1.7. No replacement passengers

Replacement passengers for flights may not be put forward.

3.1.8. Operating airlines

Customers are advised that in some cases flights booked with one airline may be operated by another airline – details of the operating airline, where different, are indicated on the Website. The operating airline will charge the Customer for the flight and will appear as the merchant on the Customer's credit card or bank statement. Payment may also be charged by other Suppliers for the Services booked however the total amount charged will not exceed the total price of the Services.

3.1.9. Denied Boarding Compensation

If an airline cancels or delays a flight, is unable to provide previously confirmed space, fails to stop at a Customer's stop-over or destination point, or causes a Customer to miss a connecting flight on which a Customer holds a reservation, the Customer may be entitled to certain remedies from the airline.

3.2. Accommodation Services

Accommodation may be offered separately or as part of a package holiday. The Services are subject to the Rules and Restrictions of the Suppliers offering the accommodation which will be made available before booking. The Rules and Restrictions may include restrictions on and/or charges for cancellation and/or changes imposed by the Suppliers.

Subject to section 3.2.6 and 3.2.7., any pre-paid hotel bookings and Seven Seas Travel & Tours Unpublished Rate hotel bookings will require that a Customer's credit card is charged for the full payment upon reservation. Other hotel bookings will require bank card or credit card details to secure the reservation and final payment will be settled directly with the hotel during the stay. Please refer to the details shown during the reservation process to confirm how and when payment will be made. Prices shown on the Website do not include any fees or charges for optional supplements, including minibar snacks or telephone calls.

If a Customer does not show for the first night of the reservation and plans to check-in for subsequent nights in the reservation, the Customer must confirm the reservation changes with Seven Seas Travel & Tours at sstt@ssg.eu.com  no later than the original date of check-in to prevent cancellation of the whole reservation. If the Customer does not confirm the reservation changes with Seven Seas Travel & Tours the whole reservation may be cancelled and refunds will only be due to the Customer in line with the Rules and Restrictions of the applicable Supplier as notified in the booking process.

Any Customer who does not cancel or change their reservation before the cancellation policy period applicable to the hotel which varies by hotel (usually 24 to 72 hours) prior to the date of arrival will be subject to the charges shown in the Rules and Restrictions for the hotel reservation. Customers should note that some hotels do not permit changes to or cancellations of reservations after they are made and these restrictions are shown in the Rules and Restrictions for the hotel reservation.

You may not book more than 8 rooms online for the same hotel/stay dates. If we determine that you have booked more than 8 rooms in total in separate reservations, we may cancel your reservations, and charge you a cancellation fee, if applicable. If you paid a non-refundable deposit, your deposit will be forfeited. If you wish to book 9 or more rooms, you must email us at sstt@ssg.eu.com  with your request. One of our group travel specialists will research your request and contact you to complete your reservation. You may be asked to sign a written contract and/or pay a non-refundable deposit if required by the hotel.

3.2.1. Use of rooms

The Customer is reminded that, in general, rooms are only available from 14:00 and should be vacated by 12:00, irrespective of the time of arrival or departure or the means of transport used.

Single rooms generally have one bed and a supplement is often payable for these rooms. Double rooms usually have either two single beds or one double bed.

3.2.2. Classification

The indication of the comfort level given to hotels in the descriptions on the Website corresponds to a classification based on local standards in that country, which can differ from standards in your country of origin. This classification is provided only as an indication. Customers should be aware that standards can vary between hotels of the same class in different countries, and even in the same country. It is important to read carefully the individual hotel descriptions. Accommodation in all hotels, whatever the rating, is in standard rooms unless otherwise stated.

1 star: These have the lowest prices. The accommodation meets the minimum requirements for facilities and is in general clean and simple. Bathroom facilities are typically shared.

2 stars: Simple accommodation with a little more attention to style and ambiance, yet still for a low price. The facilities and the service are limited. A certain number of public rooms, a shop or, for example, a café could be included.

3 stars: For the traveler who wants a little more and appreciates service, quality, style and comfort. Also recommended for families. There typically is a restaurant serving breakfast at least and sometimes lunch and/or dinner too. Conference rooms and sometimes other facilities, such as a swimming pool or services for business travelers may be available.

4 stars: First-class accommodation for the more demanding guest. Attention has been paid to luxury, hospitality and service. A top-quality restaurant and a wealth of facilities can be expected at these reliable hotels. First-class accommodation for business travelers.

5 stars: Top-class accommodation that meets the highest requirements. These hotels offer impeccable personal service, tasteful and elegant facilities and all possible comfort. The best hotels in the world.

It is possible that, from time to time, for reasons (for example a hotel is overbooked due to connectivity issues with the hotel) for reasons of force majeure (for example a hotel is closed due to a hurricane) a hotel booking is cancelled or amended. Should such events occur, Seven Seas Travel & Tours will make all reasonable efforts to notify the Customer of this as soon as possible and where possible will offer alternative accommodation in a hotel in at least the same star classification with similar services. If this offer is not taken by the Customer, Seven Seas Travel & Tours will ensure that all monies paid in respect of the hotel booking are refunded. If appropriate, for example where a technical issue on the part of Seven Seas Travel & Tours has caused a booking to be cancelled or amended and such cancellation or amendment directly causes loss to the Customer, Seven Seas Travel & Tours will also pay reasonable compensation to the Customer.