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Great Lakes Cruise Company is a division of Conlin Travel
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MV Columbus

5% Early Booking Discount:

All cabins feature a TV, VCR, minibar, personal safe, ample closet space, telephone and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer.

Category Deck Cabin Description Cruise 1119 Cruise 1120
1 2 Inside, upper/lower twin beds (quad) $3,540 $3,470
2 2 Inside, twin beds $4,200 $4,130
3 3 Inside, twin beds $4,410 $4,340
4 4 Inside, twin beds $4,810 $4,750
5 5 Inside, twin beds $4,810 $4,750
6 1 Outside $5,240 $5,170
7 2 Outside $5,400 $5,330
8 2 Outside $5,840 $5,770
9 4 Outside, twin beds*** $5,400 $5,330
10 3 Outside $6,800 $6,730
11 4 Outside $7,190 $7,120
12 5 Outside $7,490 $7,420
13 4 Outside-single*** $7,710 $7,640
14 2 Outside Suite $8,550 $8,490
15 4 & 5 Outside Suite $8,840 $8,780
16 4 Outside Suite with veranda $9,520 $9,450

*** Partially obstructed view
All prices are per person, double occupancy (except Cat. 1, which reflects quad prices)
Single Supplement: 150% of per person double occupancy rate for all inside cabins (cat. 2-5), 175% for all outside cabins (cat. 6-12), 200% for suites (cat. 14-16), except Cat. 13 (limited).
Triple Rates: Available upon request.

New COLUMBUS all-inclusive package!

With the "COLUMBUS all-inclusive package", extras on board will become a thing of the past. For anyone booking a "COLUMBUS all-inclusive package", all 81 drinks on the beverages list—from soft drinks to exotic cocktails, all tips on board and even a package of two to four shore excursions per cruise are already included in the price.

The "COLUMBUS all-inclusive package" can be booked as an option in addition to the regular price of the cruise. Moving forward, all COLUMBUS cruises will include a cruise-only rate, as well as a rate for the all-inclusive package. The package price depends on the length of the cruises and the destinations, and will start at $340 USD per person/per cruise.

Another new feature is the introduction of two price categories: a guaranteed price for a two-berth inside cabin and new prices for single occupancy of an inside cabin. This will make these two categories even more attractive.

Cruise examples COLUMBUS all-inclusive package and new price categories for inside cabins:

Great Lakes Cruise — Toronto to Chicago, September 5–18, 2011 Great Lakes Cruise — Chicago to Toronto, September 18–October 1, 2011

* Cruise prices based on availability

Deposit and Payment

A deposit of $1,000 per person is required within 7 days of reservation, to secure your cabin. Personal checks, payable to Great Lakes Cruise Company, are accepted for both deposits and final payment. It is Hapag Lloyd's policy to not accept credit cards for payment. If you would like to pay by credit card, payments will subject to a 3.8% processing fee; Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing and are subject to an administrative fee of $100.00 per person, in addition to the following fees:

Cancellation received
prior to departure		 Cancellation fee per person,
based on total per person fare
150 days or more $100 per person
149–100 days 5% of fare
99–50 days 10% of fare
49–22 days 25% of fare
21–15 days 50% of fare
14 days–1 day 75% of fare
Day of Departure 100% of fare

No refunds will be made for any part of this program in which you choose not to participate. No refunds will be made in the event of "no shows" or cancellations made on the day of sailing. Service fees may apply to deviations and are non-refundable.

What is Included

Travel Insurance

The cost of insurance can be added to cruise rates. If you DO NOT wish to participate in this insurance, you must notify us at the time of initial deposit.

Not Included in the Fare

Transportation from your home to city of embarkation and return transportation from port of disembarkation to your home are not included in the fare. Also not included are tour protection insurance, optional airport transfers, gratuities, optional shore excursions, laundry or valet services, purchases from the ship's boutique, or any other item or service of a personal nature.

Hapag-Lloyd/MV Columbus Terms and Conditions