Tahiti and French Polynesia

University of Ottawa Alumni Association
Cruising
Tahiti and French Polynesia
Tahiti Moorea Huahine Taha’a Bora Bora Rangiroa
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aboard the Five-Star M.S.
The most
ROUND-TRIP AIR FROM LOS ANGELES IS INCLUDED
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LUXURY SMALL SHIP–ONLY 166 SUITES AND STATEROOMS
MOST ACCOMMODATIONS FEATURE PRIVATE BALCONY
ALL SHIPBOARD GRATUITIES ARE INCLUDED
ALL BEVERAGES ARE INCLUDED
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PAUL GAUGUIN
DELUXE S MALL S HIP cruising FRENCH P OLYNESIA
February 4 to 14, 2016
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Dear Alumni and Friends,
The evolution of ancient volcanic activity beneath the sea, sculpted by waves and wind
over millennia, created the idyllic islands of Tahiti, Huahine, Fakarava, Rangiroa, Taha’a,
Bora Bora and Moorea. Experience this unspoiled earthly paradise—majestic volcanic
peaks rising up from emerald green jungles, chalk white atolls, pristine beaches and
turquoise lagoons—that has beckoned explorers, travellers, artists and writers for centuries
during this nine-night land and sea sojourn featuring the majestic Society Islands and
Tuamotu Archipelago. Enjoy two nights in colourful Papeete, Tahiti, and seven nights
aboard the Five-Star-Plus M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN, specifically designed to cruise the crystal-clear
aquamarine waters of the South Pacific, including the remote Tuamotu Archipelago,
known for its incredible marine life and tremendous snorkelling. We invite you to join
us for this splendid opportunity featuring round-trip air included from Los Angeles✤ and
Early Booking Savings through July 24, 2015!
Cruise aboard the intimate, Five-Star-Plus, 166-Stateroom M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN, which
provides an unmatched small ship experience featuring impeccable service amidst the
unparalleled beauty of the islands, atolls and motus of French Polynesia: Tahiti, the
Society Islands and the Tuamotus. And, a whole host of complimentary features aboard ship
are included: all onboard gratuities; complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
served throughout the ship, including at every lunch and dinner, and replenished in your Suite
or Stateroom throughout the cruise; complimentary watersports; and even complimentary
personal butler service in Suite Category 1 and Stateroom Category 2.
Cultural enrichment abounds in the captivating natural environment of French Polynesia.
During your stay in Tahiti, explore the west coast of the island and learn more about the
history, environment and culture of Polynesia and admire the unique private collection in
the MUSEUM OF TAHITI AND HER ISLANDS. An onboard naturalist will provide a variety of talks
and demonstrations about the islands’ history and cultural heritage throughout the cruise.
You can observe—and even snorkel and swim with—extraordinary marine life and breathe in
the fresh fragrances of vanilla, gardenia and jasmine that delicately permeate the island air.
This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the Five-Star-Plus M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN cruising
in its “home ports” amidst the mysterious, far-off islands of the South Pacific. Featuring air
included from Los Angeles,✤ this program sells out quickly, so we encourage you to book
now while space and Early Booking Savings are still available! Please note that activities and
services are offered in English only.
Sincerely,
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Air included from Los Angeles
and Air Add-Ons have limited
availability and are not guaranteed.
Elizabeth Rody, BA ‘83
President
Alumni Association
P.S.: Your registration to this trip does not include travel insurance. The Alumni Association’s
preferred partner, Johnson Inc., offers travel insurance at great rates. Call them within five
business days of your reservation at 1-866-60-MEDOC for more information or visit their
website at www.johnson.ca/medoc.
SOCIETY ISLANDS
AIR is Included
From Los Angeles!✤
Papeete, Tahiti
Bustling, cosmopolitan Papeete, the
breathtaking capital of French Polynesia
and the gateway to the treasures of the
South Pacific, has extended a hospitable
welcome to visitors since its founding as a
missionary settlement in 1824. Located on
a natural harbour cooled by trade winds,
Papeete enjoys one of the finest natural
settings in the South Pacific, set against a
backdrop of verdant, forest-clad peaks.
Its tropical ambiance is complemented by
the charm and diversity of its inhabitants,
a vibrant blend of native Tahitian,
French and Chinese. During the exclusive
included excursion along the island’s
west coast, tour the MUSEUM OF TAHITI
AND HER ISLANDS to view its significant
archaeological finds and learn more about
the island’s geology, flora and fauna, and
culture and customs. Walk through the
sacred Arahurahu Marae, Polynesia’s only
fully restored marae (open-air temple).
AIR ADD-ONS
are available from
85 SELECTED GATEWAYS.
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Round-trip economy-class air is included from
Los Angeles, and there are economy-class Air
Add-Ons available from 85 selected gateways
(limited) at additional cost; all are available
through Paul Gauguin Cruises’ (PGC) Air/Sea
Program, and all are based on economy-class
travel, carriers and routings of PGC’s choice
and contractual agreements between PGC and
respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and
the sponsoring association/organization have
no control over availability.
Visit the beautifully landscaped
SPRING GARDEN OF VAIPAHI, a haven of
tranquility, waterfalls and walking paths;
home to approximately 75 different
species of plants including precious mape
(chestnut), pine woods and tropical flowers.
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Soaring peaks, lush rainforests, dazzling
white beaches and ancient shrines
distinguish this untouched paradise
formed of two islands—Huahine-Nui and
Huahine-Iti—separated by a deep sapphire
blue bay and ringed by a coral atoll.
The idyllic port of Fare lies nestled between
the sea and a woodland of towering
mape trees draped with sweet-scented
vanilla vines. In the nearby settlement
of Maeva, the ancient religious centre of
Huahine-Nui, stand 10 marae, built in the
Explore the mysterious underwater world of
Bora Bora’s reefs and look for graceful double-saddle
butterflyfish, dazzling corals and an abundance of
exotic marine life.
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Air Routing
16th century of locally quarried stone and
dedicated to the Polynesian deities Tane
and Oro.
Taha’a (Motu Mahana)
Idyllically set across an azure lagoon to the
north of Huahine, Taha’a is dominated by
the profile of Mount Ohiri, named for Hiro,
the Polynesian god of sailors and thieves.
Today, two exotic enterprises provide the
islanders’ livelihoods—the production of the
world’s most flavourful vanilla beans and the
farming of lustrous black pearls. Spend the
day on the private South Pacific paradise
of Motu Mahana, where you can swim,
snorkel or kayak, and enjoy a traditional
Polynesian feast on the island complemented
by entertainment.
Bora Bora
Described as “the most beautiful island in
the world” by author James A. Michener,
Bora Bora is the proverbial vision of a
South Seas paradise. Its distinctive black
basalt peak is cloaked in a lush tropical
forest and silhouetted against turquoise
lagoon waters, where a coral reef and
an outlying fringe of motu teem with
multicoloured fish. Bora Bora was settled by
adventurous Polynesian mariners in the
10th century. The islanders have preserved
the ways of their forebears and still wear
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the traditional colourfully hand-dyed
pareo or sarong. In Bora Bora’s forested
interior, villagers cultivate breadfruit,
coconuts and taro and preserve the ancient
ruins of stone marae, the legacy of ancestral
Polynesian deities.
I TINERARY
Day Destination
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Depart Canada/
PAPEETE, TAHITI, SOCIETY ISLANDS
2 PAPEETE
3 PAPEETE/
Embark M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN
4 HUAHINE
5 FAKARAVA, TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO
6 RANGIROA
7 TAHA’A (MOTU MAHANA),
SOCIETY ISLANDS/BORA BORA
8 BORA BORA
9 MOOREA/PAPEETE, TAHITI
10 PAPEETE/Disembark ship/
Depart for Canada
11 Arrive in Canada
Widely known for its beauty, Bora Bora features tall peaks ideal for hiking and strikingly blue lagoons
well-suited for snorkelling.
Kayaking and paddle boarding are available from
M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN’S retractable watersports marina.
Fresh, vibrant flowers and fruit are an important
part of the French Polynesian culture.
Moorea
The motu village of Tetamanu, the former
capital of the Tuamotus, features a lovely
Catholic church built entirely of coral, the
first church constructed in the archipelago
by European missionaries (1874).
Near the village of Rotoava stands the
Topaka Lighthouse, a picturesque coral
stone turret nearly 14 metres tall.
Impressive temples evoke Moorea’s
Polynesian heritage while European
churches underscore its role as the centre
for 19th-century missionary activity in the
Society Islands. Contemporary islanders
continue the ways of their forefathers,
farming pineapples and papayas and
crafting fine works of art from seashells
and indigenous wood. In Moorea’s village
of Papetoai, a unique, octagonal-shaped
church is the oldest European structure in
the South Seas still in use.
TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO
Rangiroa
The Tuamotus, Tahiti’s “strand of pearls,”
and the largest chain of islands in the
world, are a remote, picture-perfect oasis
of the South Seas where dozens of pristine
coral atolls encircle stunning aqua lagoons.
With more than 160 kilometres of tiny
motus, each no more than one metre in
elevation, Rangiroa—“vast sky” in the local
language—offers immense, unobstructed
vistas in every direction. Its seemingly
endless, emerald green lagoon is the largest
in the Tuamotus and the second largest in
the world, a secluded natural aquarium that
is particularly attractive to divers. The atoll
also offers ideal snorkelling—observe the
manta ray, the green sea turtle and the rare,
endangered humphead wrasse—and an
unusual pink sand beach.
Fakarava
The second largest of the Tuamotu atolls,
Fakarava is designated a UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve for its lagoon’s rich
ecosystem of rare endemic birds, plants
and crustaceans. In Fakarava’s two
villages, the local pearl and coconut
farmers actively participate in conservation
efforts, as their livelihood depends
on sustaining these natural resources.
INTERCONTINENTAL LE MOANA
BORA BORA RESORT
Post-Program Option
Extend your sojourn in French Polynesia
with two nights in a Five-Star seaside resort
hotel on Bora Bora, providing an authentic
Polynesian experience. On Bora Bora’s
dazzling Matira Point, enjoy magnificent,
expansive ocean views from your deluxe
beachfront or overwater bungalow.
Observe the abundant marine life on a
reef excursion, dine in one of the island’s
gourmet restaurants for the exotic flavors
of fresh local seafood prepared with
French Polynesian flair, or enjoy the
resort’s wide array of watersports and two
white-sand beaches. This resort option
includes breakfast daily and round-trip air
between Tahiti and Bora Bora.
Look for the endangered green sea turtle that finds
sanctuary in the waters of the South Pacific.
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P AUL
A UL G A UGUIN
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T HE M OST D ELUXE S MALL S HIP C RUISING F RENCH P OLYNESIA
THE FIVE-STAR-PLUS M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN, consistently rated as
one of the Top Small Ship Cruise Lines by Travel + Leisure
readers, provides the ultimate shipboard environment and
best complimentary amenities in the South Pacific! Its small
size enables it to manoeuvre from deep seas into bays and
shallow lagoons inaccessible to larger ships, creating exclusive
opportunities to explore. Recently refurbished and meticulously
maintained, the M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN is the only vessel designed
specifically to cruise among the islands, atolls and motus of
Tahiti and French Polynesia, and provides a quintessential
South Pacific experience by immersing you completely in the
native Polynesian culture on board your luxury cruise.
The ship features only 166 exceptionally spacious (18.6 to
33.3 square metres) Staterooms and Suites, 70% of which are
designed with an expansive, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door
that opens onto a private balcony. Each is air conditioned
and furnished with one queen bed (a limited number of
Staterooms offer twin beds), a sitting area, private bathroom
with shower (and full-size bathtub in most Staterooms),
luxurious European linens, robe and slippers.
“Bon voyage” with complimentary fresh flowers and fruit in
your Suite or Stateroom. Among the extensive list of inclusive
indulgences aboard the ship are: complimentary alcoholic
and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the ship and
during the entire cruise; all onboard gratuities are included;
complimentary in-suite beverages are replenished upon
request; in-suite dining and 24-hour room service simply at
your request; and complimentary snorkelling equipment,
paddle boarding, kayaking and windsurfing.
Category B Stateroom
Category C Stateroom
The professionally trained crew of les Gauguines and
Gauguins, with a one crew member to 1.5 guest ratio, provide
attentive service and gracious hospitality. A professional butler
will be at your service in Suite Category 1 and Stateroom
Category 2 to unpack, arrange, facilitate, refresh, serve,
organize, assist and, quite simply, pamper you.
Savour exclusive epicurean delights in La Veranda
bistro, where dishes from two-star Michelin
Chef Jean-Pierre Vigato’s signature menu are served indoors
and alfresco; in L’Etoile, which features fine international
cuisine with a Polynesian flair; or in Le Grill, which offers
a casual poolside dining alternative of grilled specialties.
The ship also offers in-suite dining and 24-hour room service.
Vegetarian and low-carb options are available upon request.
An open seating policy allows you to choose the venue, the
time and with whom you wish to dine.
Dining Room
The onboard naturalist’s talks highlight the unique flora
and fauna of the South Pacific. Learn about local nature
conservation, the art of pareo-tying and the history of
va’a (canoe racing), Tahiti’s national sport.
M.S.
PAUL GAUGUIN provides an outdoor swimming
pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and steam room.
The full-service Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm offers
an extensive menu of treatments.✶
La Veranda
Explore Polynesia’s translucent, shimmering aqua lagoons from M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN’s state-of-the-art
retractable watersports marina, where you can enjoy complimentary paddle boarding, kayaking
and windsurfing. Snorkelling equipment is provided for underwater views of rainbow-coloured
coral reefs and nose-to-nose encounters with parrotfish, clownfish, giant clams and sea turtles.
The optional SCUBA diving and snorkelling excursions✶ for all levels of experience offer opportunities
to dive deeper and swim alongside colourful sea creatures such as sea anemones, eagle rays and octopi.
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Services provided at additional cost.
Included Features
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Round-trip air is included from Los Angeles.✤
In Papeete
Two nights (air schedules permitting) in the Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL RESORT TAHITI.
◆ Breakfast each morning.
◆ Welcome Reception.
◆ Tour of Tahiti’s west coast featuring visits to the sacred Arahurahu Marae, SPRING GARDEN
OF VAIPAHI and MUSEUM OF TAHITI AND
HER ISLANDS. ◆
On board the Five-Star-Plus Small Ship M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN
AUGUIN
THE MOST LUXURIOUS SMALL SHIP SAILING
THE SOCIETY ISLANDS.
TAHITI AND
Seven-night cruise round trip Papeete, Tahiti,
with port calls at the idyllic Society Islands of
Huahine, Taha’a, Motu Mahana, Bora Bora and
Moorea; and Tuamotu Archipelago’s Rangiroa
and Fakarava.
◆ Spacious, Five-Star, ocean-view accommodations,
each with a private bathroom.
◆ Butler service is available in categories 1 and 2.
◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
◆ Gohagan & Company Private Reception.
◆ All shipboard gratuities are included.
◆ Complimentary welcome fruit and flowers in
Stateroom upon arrival.
◆ Onboard naturalist to provide educational
discussions about Polynesian history,
nature and culture.
◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic
beverages are served throughout your cruise.
◆ All meals on board, served at single, unassigned
seatings—full breakfast and lunch, and dinners
featuring culinary creations designed by a
two-star Michelin chef.
◆ Complimentary kayaking, paddle boarding
and windsurfing in the pristine waters and
lagoons surrounding the Society Islands and
Tuamotu Archipelago.
◆ Complimentary snorkelling equipment.
◆ Five-Star-Plus service, amenities and facilities
on board.
◆ In-Stateroom dining and 24-hour room service.
◆ Onboard Polynesian entertainment by the lovely
“Les Gauguines.”
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Enhanced Travel Services
Transfers and luggage handling is
included abroad for all participants
who have booked their air tickets through
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ Standard Air/Sea
Program on the program travel dates.
The services of experienced
Gohagan & Company Travel Directors
throughout the program.
Travel document wallet, name badge and
pre-departure information.
A program of optional shore excursions
is available at an additional cost.
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Air included from Los Angeles, California, applies only to the
first and second guests in each Stateroom. Paul Gauguin Cruises’
(PGC) Air/Sea Program is economy class, has limited availability
and is based on contractual agreements between PGC and
respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring
association/organization have no control over availability.
Mount Otemanu, the highest peak on
Bora Bora, looms dramatically over
the serene, crystal clear lagoons.
The
Lure
of
the
South Pacific
Exotic beauty,
beauty, turquoise waters, enchanting
culture and a mystique all its own, Tahiti,
“Queen of the Pacific,” and her sister islands—
Huahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Moorea—have
beckoned visitors since Captain James Cook
landed here in 1769. This tropical paradise has
captivated explorers and mariners, artists and
writers alike—Captain Cook returned twice
more, H.M.S. Bounty’s
Bounty’s Fletcher Christian chose
to remain for a time and Master
aster Impressionist
Paul Gauguin abandoned his family and
career in France to embrace the seductive
lifestyle of Polynesia. The neighbouring
Tuamotu Archipelago—which translates to
“Distant Islands”—was first spotted by famed
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during
his circumglobal voyage in 1521.
Contemporary Tahitian society was born
of a unique blend of peoples originating in
Southeast Asia. Among the finest sailors in the
world, they used the sun, stars, ocean tides and
currents and flight patterns of birds to make
their way across the sea around 2000 B.C.
From the Marquesas Islands, first settled by
mariners from Samoa, the Society Islands
became inhabited shortly thereafter and more
than 200 years after Magellan sailed past, in
1767, English navigator Captain Samuel Wallis
became the first European to set foot on the
island of Tahiti. In 1768, unaware that the
English had already been there, French explorer
Louis de Bougainville arrived on the island.
In addition to English, French and Polynesian
heritage, the Chinese also arrived in Tahiti during
thee late 19th century, furthering the diverse cultural
th
blend of the island’s inhabitants.
In keeping with the rich history of the
South Pacific, aquacultural and agricultural
preservation continue to encompass the everyday
life and cultural traditions of these remote,
unspoiled islands. Cultivation of Tahitian black
pearls and their shells, vanilla bean farms and
the coffee trade, copra (dried coconut) and
shellfish are central industries and of great
cultural importance here. To this day, these
beguiling islands are synonymous with the
world’s romantic vision of the South Seas, and
they await your discovery as you experience the
true essence of Tahiti, the Society Islands and the
Tuamotu Archipelago for yourself.
M.S.
PAUL GAUGUIN
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Deck 4
Deck 3
Air Included from Los Angeles.✤
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Air Add-Ons from 85 select Canadian and U.S. cities.
Note: Economy-class air is included from Los Angeles✤ and economy-class Air Add-Ons✤ (Paul Gauguin Cruises’ [PGC] Air/Sea Program) are limited and not guaranteed and are based on contractual agreements between Paul Gauguin Cruises (PGC) and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability. Due to limited flight schedules, Paul Gauguin Cruises (PGC) reserves the right to impose an overnight stay (hotel, transfers, meals, etc.) in the arrival and/or departure gateway city or in any intermediate/transit city at the participant’s expense.
LAND/CRUISE/AIR TARIFF (in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy)
Description - Ocean-View Staterooms and Suites range from 18.6 to 33.3 sq. metres
and have a sitting area, private bathroom, individual climate control, flat-screen
Category satellite television, CD/DVD player, direct-dial telephone, mini-refrigerator stocked
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and replenished, safe, hair dryer and plush robes and slippers.
Stateroom with two portholes, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms
offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub. Deck 3.
Stateroom with a picture window, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms
offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub. Deck 4.
Stateroom with sliding glass door and private balcony, queen-size bed and
shower and full bathtub. Deck 6.
Stateroom with sliding glass door and private balcony, queen-size bed (limited
number of Staterooms offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub (limited
number of Staterooms have shower only). Deck 7.
Larger Stateroom. Butler service. Sliding glass door and private verandah, larger
sitting area, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms offer twin beds) and shower
and full bathtub (limited number of Staterooms have shower only). Decks 7 and 8.
One-room Suite. Butler service. Sliding glass door and private verandah, larger
sitting area, queen-size bed (limited number of Suites offer twin beds) and shower
and full bathtub. Deck 7.
Early Booking
Savings Tariff
through
July 24, 2015
Regular
Published
Tariff
$6240 $7240
$7080 $8080
$8330 $9330
$8850 $9850
$10100 $11100
$11450 $12450
◆ Additional Suite category tariffs are available upon request.
◆ Singles are available in category 4 at $15310 USD and in category 3 at $15830 USD on or before
July 24, 2015. Add $1000 USD for reservations made after July 24, 2015.
◆ Taxes are an additional $230 USD per person and are subject to change.
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INTERCONTINENTAL LE MOANA BORA BORA
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Note: Air included from Los Angeles✤ and
Air Add-Ons✤ and/or airfare are subject
to change. Space is limited and subject to
availability and is not guaranteed.
Date deviations and air changes are each
subject to a minimum $100 USD-per-person
fee per call as well as additional charges.
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❑ I/we will make my/our own
air arrangements.
Experience the allure of the South Seas on Moorea,
an island paradise of jagged peaks, stately coconut
palms and thatch-roofed dwellings.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK
AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring
associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders,
subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns
(collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or
does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging
facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or
guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional
excursions, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons
and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Gohagan is not liable
for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity
or of any other third party.
In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible for
any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or
property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether
resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of
government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, bites from
or attacks by animals, insects or pests, strikes or other labour activities,
criminal or terrorist activities of any kind or the threat thereof, sickness,
illness, epidemics or the threat thereof, the lack of availability of or access
to medical attention or the quality thereof, overbooking or downgrading
of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or
other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation
mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely.
If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are
required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own
hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right
is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, or remove from a trip,
without refund, any person Gohagan judges to be incapable of meeting the
rigours and requirements of participating in the activities, or who is abusive
to other trip participants, leaders or third parties, or who Gohagan determines
to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Specific room/cabin
assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel or cruise line.
Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at
any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall
not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes.
Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing
events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are
subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan is not
responsible therefor and is not required to compensate passengers under
these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or an option) for any
reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid
by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any
reason including without limitation, United States Department of State,
World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind.
Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting
from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the
flight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to
substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed
in this brochure.
NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal
expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/sickness,
trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional
sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport
tax(es); airfare (unless included under AIR) and associated local taxes, airport
facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Included
Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/
hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later
than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any
overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages
and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section.
AIR: PGC’s Air/Sea Program is limited and subject to change and availability
at time of booking and is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a
contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan/PGC.
Round-trip economy air is included from Los Angeles, California, only for
first and second person in same cabin. Round-trip Air Add-Ons available from
85 selected gateways at additional cost; all are available through PGC, and all
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are based on economy-class travel, carriers and routings of PGC’s choice and
contractual agreements between PGC and respective airlines. PGC reserves the
right to use charter air service where applicable. As the airfares negotiated
by PGC are very restricted, all tickets issued are non-endorsable and cannot
be exchanged for another carrier or alternative routing. Gohagan and
the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability.
Once submitted, flight itineraries and/or travel dates on all deposited bookings
can be changed for a $100 USD-per-person fee per call, plus any applicable
service charges and/or supplier fees. Included air, however, is not guaranteed
on any such changes. First-class and business-class may be available for the
transpacific portion of your flights at additional cost. Full terms and conditions
apply as set forth by PGC’s standard Air/Sea Program.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may
change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most
current luggage allowance policy.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence
and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special
medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a
wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation.
Travellers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with
minimal assistance from your travelling companion and climb stairs and step
over raised thresholds without assistance. Travellers requiring assistance must
travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment.
DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those
reservations received in the offices of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by
the required deposit, by July 24, 2015. In the event a “discounted” reservation
must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the
discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can
be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including
Post Program reservation(s) will not be effective until received in writing in the
offices of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply:
reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 USD ($50 USD Post Program) per
person administrative fee from the time of booking through 180 days prior to
departure; from 120 through 179 days prior to departure, $800 USD ($200 USD Post
Program) per person; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, 40% of the
published full regular tariffs; from 61 through 94 days prior to departure, 60% of
the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 60 days or less prior to departure,
a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the
published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees,
optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.
TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we
strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. In the event
that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation
insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance
is available for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with
cancellation due to illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will
send you an application upon receipt of your reservation.
RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and
are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after
full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event
of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fluctuations or fuel
or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon
notice to the tour participant of such increases. On programs which include
Gohagan purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns
to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after final payment
except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases.
REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.
BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or
relating in any way to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding
Arbitration Agreement, the brochure, or any other information relating in any
way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by
binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules
of the American Arbitration Association then existent. In any such proceeding,
the substantive, but not procedural law of Illinois will apply. The arbitrator and
not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to
resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability,
conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any
claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant
certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition
of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants
and accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of
Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement.
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA DISCLAIMER: The University of Ottawa, its
officers and employees, do not assume any responsibility for the financing,
arranging or conducting of the tour. They shall not be liable for any damages
or financial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in
connection with the tour, howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or
otherwise of travel services arranged through Gohagan & Company.
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