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PRINCESS CRUISES PASSAGE CONTRACT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PASSENGERS: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE CONTRACT TERMS WHICH GOVERN ALL DEALINGS BETWEEN YOU AND CARRIER, AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND ARE BINDING ON YOU, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PARTICULARLY SECTION 14 GOVERNING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES AND SECTIONS 15 THROUGH 18 LIMITING CARRIER'S LIABILITY AND YOUR RIGHTS TO SUE.

1. INTRODUCTION; DEFINITIONS.

Upon receipt of the Cruise Fare, Carrier accepts the Passenger(s) named on the Passage Ticket for the Cruise, subject to terms of this Passage Contract.

For the purposes of the defenses, limitations of liability and rights set forth in this Passage Contract only, "Carrier" includes the ship named on the Passage Ticket (or any substituted ship), the ship's owners, operators, managers, charterers, and agents, any affiliated or related companies thereof and their officers, crew, pilots, agents or employees, and all concessionaires, independent contractors, shipbuilders and manufacturers of all component parts, launches, craft or facilities, whether provided at sea or on shore, belonging to any such ship or owned or operated by its owners, operators, anagers, agents, charterers, contractors or concessionaires. Passenger acknowledges that Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. operates all the Princess Cruises brand ships, except for Royal Princess and Pacific Princess for which Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., in issuing tickets, acts as the sales agent for the operator of such ships.

"Cruise" means the voyage from the port of embarkation to the port of disembarkation and also includes any air, rail, road or sea transport and any land accommodation components of any land-sea package sold, taken with or included in the price of the Cruise, and any activities, shore excursions, tours, or shoreside facilities related to or offered during the Cruise. "Cruise Fare" means the amount payable by You to Carrier for Your Cruise, excluding commissions and/or discounts. It covers the cruise package, scheduled meals and accommodations while on board and shall include any increases in government fees and taxes, air fees and taxes, fuel, immigration, air programs or other costs which Carrier may add to Your Cruise Fare and charge to your stateroom account and/or credit card.

"Cruise Fare" means the amount payable by You to Carrier for Your Cruise, excluding commissions and/or discounts. It covers the cruise package, scheduled meals and accommodations while on board and shall include any increases in government fees and port charges, air fees and taxes, fuel, immigration, air programs or other costs which Carrier may add to Your Cruise Fare and charge to your stateroom account and/or credit card.

"You," "Your" and "Passenger" mean the person(s) purchasing or accepting this Passage Ticket and Contract or anyone who uses it and persons in their care, including any minor, and their heirs, relatives and personal representatives. Passenger represents that he or she is authorized by all Passengers to accept and agree to all the terms and conditions of the Passage Contract.

Government Fees and Taxes: "Government Fees" may include any and all fees, charges and taxes imposed by U.S. and/or foreign governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including U.S.. Customs fees, head taxes, inspection fees, air taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees, harbor maintenance fees and internal revenue service fees.

2. PASSENGER'S OBLIGATIONS.

(a) Before You board the ship, You must:

(i) Pay Your Cruise Fare.

(ii) Bring all necessary travel documents such as passports, visas, proof of citizenship, re-entry permits, medical certificates showing all necessary vaccinations, and all other documents necessary for ports of call in the countries to which You will travel. It is Passenger's sole responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. All passengers are advised to check with their travel agent or the appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents. Passengers will be subject to any fine or other costs incurred by Carrier which result from improper documentation or noncompliance with applicable regulations, which amount may be charged to Your stateroom account and/or credit card.

(iii) Arrive at least two hours before the scheduled sailing time and have with You Your cruise information packet. Attach a completed Princess Cruises luggage tag to each piece of baggage.

(iv) Be sure that You and any person in Your care are fit to take the Cruise. (See Section 9).

(b) Upon boarding the ship, you must register a valid credit card or other acceptable payment method at the Purser's desk to cover any stateroom charges.

(c) Prior to disembarking the ship, you must pay in full all amounts charged to your stateroom account. Carrier shall not be liable for loss, damage or delay resulting from Your failure to comply with these requirements.

3. NOTICE CONCERNING SAFETY AND SECURITY.

Carrier visits a large number of ports in numerous countries around the world. At any given moment there are likely to be "trouble spots" in the world in terms of crime and/or war or terrorist actions. Accordingly, it may be necessary to change the published cruise or shore excursion itinerary. Any such changes are for Your safety and beyond our control. While Carrier endeavors to provide reasonable protection for Your comfort and safety onboard its ships, Carrier cannot guarantee freedom from all risks associated with war, terrorism, crime or other potential sources of harm. Carrier reminds all passengers that they must ultimately assume responsibility for their actions while ashore. The United States Department of State and other similar government agencies regularly issue advisories and warnings to travellers giving details of local conditions in specified cities and countries according to such agency's perception of risks to travellers. Carrier strongly recommends that passengers and their travel agents obtain and consider such information when making travel decisions.

4. RIGHT TO REFUSE PASSAGE.

You will not be allowed to board the ship or be entitled to a refund if You do not have proper documentation. Carrier may refuse to embark You if, in Carrier's sole opinion, You are unfit for any reason or You will enter the third trimester of pregnancy by the end of the Cruise. If Carrier refuses to allow You on board for any of these reasons, any refund of the Cruise Fare will be made based on the timing of such refusal in accordance with Section 6 and Carrier will have no further liability. If You become unfit to travel for any reason during the Cruise and/or disembark early, Carrier shall not be liable for any refund or damages.

5. AGE REQUIREMENTS; DRINKING AGE; GAMING AGE; ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

The minimum passenger age is 6 months on Alaska and Caribbean cruises, 18 months on "Exotic" cruises and 12 months on all other cruises. Passengers under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a Passenger over the age of 21. If the adult is not the parent of the Passenger under the age of 18, a Parental/Guardianship Consent must be signed by his/her parent or legal guardian and delivered to Carrier before sailing. No alcohol may be purchased or consumed by any Passengers under the age of 21. No Passenger under the age of 21 shall be permitted to engage in any gaming activities on board the ship.

Carrier kindly requests that You do not bring alcoholic beverages of any kind (except wine and champagne) on board for consumption. Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty free, from the ship's gift shop, or at ports of call will be collected by Carrier personnel for safekeeping and delivered to Your stateroom on the last day of the voyage. A member of Carrier's security staff will be at the gangway to assist with the storage of Your alcoholic beverage purchases. A corkage fee of $10.00 per bottle will be applied to wine and champagne consumed in the ship's restaurant.

6. CANCELLATION, REFUND AND YOUR TRAVEL AGENT.

You are not entitled to any refund except as otherwise provided in this Section. Any refunds will be made directly to Your credit card account or Your travel agent and You must receive Your refund directly from these sources. You may cancel by telephone or electronic advice via a Carrier-approved Computer Reservation System, provided Carrier immediately receives written confirmation of cancellation. The following cancellation policy applies with respect to Your Cruise Fare, Cruisetour Fare, air add-ons, Shoreside Excursions, and Pre-Cruise and Post-Cruise Package charges ("Total Charges"):

Days Prior to Cruise or Land

Departure (whichever comes first)

Cancellation Fee

(a)	90 days or more	None
(b)	90-76 days	Brochure Deposit Amounts
(c)	75-46 days	25% of Total Charges
(d)	45-15 days	50% of Total Charges
(e)	14 days-72 hours	75% of Total Charges
(f)	Less than 72 hours or non-appearance	100% of Total Charges

provided, however, that in the event a lower cancellation fee is applicable to Your Cruise as stated in the relevant brochure, such lower cancellation fee will apply.

If You have purchased Love Boat Care or Love Boat Care Gold You must notify Carrier and the Insurer of any cancellation as soon as possible. Refunds or credits available under the Love Boat Care program are subject to the terms of said program. All airline tickets are the property of Carrier and must be returned to and are refundable only to Carrier. Your travel agent acts for You in making the arrangements for Your Cruise and any related travel, lodging and tours. Carrier is not responsible for any representation or conduct of Your travel agent, including but not limited to, any failure to remit Your deposit or other funds to Carrier, for which You shall at all times remain liable to Carrier, or any failure to remit a refund from Carrier to You. No compensation or credit will be provided by Carrier should You have to cancel or cut short Your Cruise unless You have purchased Love Boat Care or Love Boat Care Gold.

7. RIGHT TO CANCEL, CHANGE TIME OF SAILING OR PORT, SHORTEN THE CRUISE; SUBSTITUTION.

Carrier may, at any time, without notice or liability for payment or compensation, cancel the Cruise, change the date or time of sailing or arrival, change the port of embarkation or disembarkation, shorten the Cruise or substitute ships, aircraft other transportation or lodging. Passenger shall have no claim against Carrier, and Carrier shall not be liable (whether for damages or a refund) for hotel or meal charges, travel expenses or other loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment or expense whatsoever in such circumstances, except as follows:

(a) If Carrier cancels the Cruise before it has started, it will refund the Cruise Fare (less any air or accommodation charges incurred).

(b) If the sailing is delayed and You are not accommodated on board the ship, Carrier may arrange accommodations and food at no additional expense to You.

(c) If the scheduled port of embarkation or disembarkation is changed, Carrier will arrange transportation to it from the originally scheduled port.

(d) If the Cruise is terminated or ends early, Carrier, at its option, may issue a cruise credit, make a proportionate refund of Your Cruise Fare, transfer You to another ship or transport You to the scheduled final port.

8. RIGHT TO DEVIATE FROM ROUTE AND CHANGE OR OMIT PORTS OF CALL.

Carrier may, for any reason, without notice or liability for payment or compensation: (a) deviate from the scheduled ports of call, route and timetable, (b) call or omit to call at any port or place, (c) comply with all governmental laws and orders given by governmental authorities, (d) proceed without pilots, tow or be towed and assist vessels, or (e) render assistance to preserve life and property. Accordingly, You should not make any important arrangements or meetings based on the proposed itinerary of the Cruise, which may change without liability to Carrier.

9. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM CARRIER OF DISABILITIES OR PREGNANCY.

You must, at the time You book Your Cruise, inform Carrier in writing of any existing physical or mental illness, disability or any other condition for which You or any other person in Your care may require medical attention or special accommodation during the Cruise or for which the use of a wheelchair or service animal is contemplated or necessary. If any such condition arises after You have booked the Cruise, You must report the condition to Carrier as soon as You become aware of it. Failure to report any such condition will release Carrier, the ship's doctor and all other personnel from any liability related to the accommodation or treatment of such condition or for any other conduct whatsoever in connection therewith. Carrier may refuse to embark You as set forth in Section 4.

10. RIGHT TO CONFINE YOU TO STATEROOM, REFUSE TO EMBARK YOU, OR DISEMBARK YOU.

Carrier may, without liability for refund or damages, confine You to Your stateroom, change Your accommodations, refuse to embark You or disembark You at any time if, in the opinion of Carrier, the Captain, or the Doctor, Your presence might be detrimental to Your health, comfort or safety or that of other Passengers or the crew. If You are delayed or detained on board the ship or elsewhere, due to injury, illness, or disability or due to action of any government or authority, or for any other reason not the fault of Carrier, You must pay or reimburse Carrier for all resulting costs and expenses including food, transportation, accommodation and repatriation.

11. UNAUTHORIZED STOPOVER OR DISEMBARKATION.

Unauthorized stopover or disembarkation or failure to make any sailing of the ship at any port shall be at Your sole risk and expense and You will not be entitled to any refund or other compensation.

12. NO ANIMALS.

No Pets or other animals are allowed on the ship at any time except for certain necessary service animals of a disabled Passenger, which require Carrier's written approval.

13. RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH LAW AND REGULATIONS OF SHIP; NO SOLICITATION.

You shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of all immigration, port, health, customs, and police authorities, and all other laws and regulations of each country or state from or to which You will travel and You agree to reimburse Carrier for any expenses or fines that it may incur as a result of Your noncompliance. You must at all times obey all the rules, regulations and orders of the ship, Carrier and the Captain. You shall not solicit other Passengers for commercial purposes or advertise goods or services on board the ship without Carrier's prior written permission.

14. HEALTH, MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES.

All health, medical or other personal services provided in connection with Your Cruise are provided solely for the convenience and benefit of Passengers who may be charged for such services. You accept and use medicine, medical treatment and other personal services available on the ship or elsewhere at Your sole risk and expense without liability or responsibility of Carrier. Doctors, nurses or other medical or service personnel work directly for Passenger and shall not be considered to be acting under the control or supervision of Carrier, since Carrier is not a medical provider. Similarly, beauticians, masseurs, photographers, instructors and other service personnel shall be considered independent contractors who work directly for the Passenger. Carrier recommends that You obtain Your own insurance protection against loss or damage to baggage and personal effects, trip cancellation and emergency evacuations, accidental death or injury, illness and medical expenses sustained or incurred in connection with your cruise.

15. BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS; LIABILITY LIMITATIONS.

You may take a reasonable amount of luggage on board containing only Your personal effects, but may not carry any bulky items. A charge may be payable by Passenger for any excess baggage. The terms and conditions of the airline or other transportation provider also apply. You may not take on board firearms, controlled or prohibited substances, or inflammable or hazardous items, or any contraband prohibited by applicable law. The ship's officers have the right to enter and search Your stateroom and baggage for any hazardous, controlled or prohibited substances or contraband. Carrier's liability for loss or damage to baggage or personal property is limited to U.S. $250 per Passenger or up to U.S. $1,500 if covered by Love Boat Care, or up to U.S. $3,000 if covered by Love Boat Care Gold. Carrier shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to money, jewelry, electronics, cameras, binoculars, dental hardware, eyeglasses, documents or any other personal property. You may use the safe in Your stateroom or a safety deposit box available at the Purser's desk. Carrier does not undertake to carry as baggage, and shall have no liability whatsoever for, any money, valuables, precious stones or metals or any articles listed in Section 4281 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (Title 46 U.S. Code, Section 181). Such items must be shipped to Your destination by other means.

16. LIMITATIONS ON CARRIER'S LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION.

Carrier is not liable for death, injury, illness, damage, delay or other loss to person or property of any kind caused by an Act of God, war, civil commotions, labor trouble, governmental interference, perils of the sea, fire, thefts, or any other cause beyond Carrier's reasonable control, or any other act not shown to be caused by Carrier's negligence. Carrier hereby disclaims all liability to the passenger for damages for emotional distress, mental anguish of psychological injury of any kind under any circumstances, when such damages were neither the result of a physical injury to the Passenger, nor the result of that Passenger having been at actual risk of physical injury, nor intentionally inflicted by Carrier. Pre and post cruise tours, shore excursions and any/all connecting ground, vessel or air transportation and other tours may be owned and/or operated by independent contractors and Carrier makes no representations and assumes no responsibility therefore. If You use the ship's athletic or recreational equipment or take part in organized activities, whether on the ship or as part of a shore excursion, You assume the risk of injury, death, illness or other loss and Carrier is not liable or responsible for it. Carrier in no event is liable to You in respect of any occurrence taking place other than on the ship or launches owned or operated by Carrier. Carrier shall be entitled to any and all liability limitations, immunities and rights applicable to it under the "Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea" of 1976 ("Athens Convention") which limits the Carrier's liability for death of or personal injury to a Passenger to no more than the applicable amount of Special Drawing Rights as defined therein, and all other limits for damage or loss to personal property. If the Athens Convention or such exemptions and limitations are held not to apply for any reason, then all the exemptions from and limitations of liability provided in or authorized by the laws of the United States (including Title 46 U.S. Code Sections 181-186, 188) will apply. Each Passenger agrees to indemnify Carrier for any damages, liabilities, losses, penalties, fines, charges or expenses incurred or imposed upon Carrier as a result of any act, omission or violation of law by the Passenger or any minor Passenger for whom the Passenger is responsible.

17. NOTICE OF CLAIMS AND SUITS; TIME LIMITATION; VENUE.

Notwithstanding any provision of applicable law to the contrary: In cases involving claims for emotional or bodily injury, illness to or death of any Passenger, no lawsuit may be brought against Carrier unless (a) written notice giving full particulars of the claim is delivered to Carrier within 6 months, (b) a lawsuit on such a claim is filed within 1 year from the date of the emotional or bodily injury, illness or death and (c) valid service of the lawsuit is made within 90 days of filing the complaint. In all other cases, no lawsuit may be brought against Carrier unless (a) written notice giving full particulars of the claim is delivered to the Carrier within 15 days of termination of the Cruise, (b) the lawsuit on such claim is filed within 6 months from the date the Cruise terminated and (c) valid service of the lawsuit is made within 90 days of filing the complaint. All disputes and matters whatsoever arising out of or relating to Your Cruise, including for personal injury, illness or death, shall be litigated by You individually, and not as a member of any class. If you choose to sue Princess Cruises Lines, Ltd., then such claim must be litigated by you before a court located in the County of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other country, state, city or county. You hereby waive any venue or other objection that may be available to any such action or proceeding being brought in any court located in Los Angeles, California. The limitations set forth in this Section 17 shall also apply to and be for the benefit of any agents, independent contractors, concessionaires and suppliers of Carrier.

18. CARRIER IS AGENT ONLY FOR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, EXCURSIONS AND SHORESIDE SERVICES.

In selling tickets (including coupons or vouchers) or otherwise making arrangements for air, land or local water transportation, or shore excursions, tours or shoreside accommodations and meals, Carrier acts only as an agent for other service companies who provide such services as independent contractors. You agree that Carrier will not be liable in any way for and release Carrier from any loss, death, injury, delay, or damage to person or property or disappointment arising from or in connection with such services. Any liability for such services will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Passage Contract and the contracts and/or tariffs between You and such service companies. A service company shall have the benefit of every defense to which Carrier is entitled under this Passage Contract.

19. USE OF LIKENESS.

Carrier has the exclusive right to use video and other visual/audio portrayals of You or Your likeness taken during your cruise in any medium of any nature whatsoever for any purpose, including advertising or promoting the services of Carrier without any compensation being paid to You. Any such portrayal or likeness shall be the exclusive property of Carrier.

20. MISCELLANEOUS.

Nothing contained in this Passage Contract shall limit or deprive Carrier of the benefit of the applicable statutes or laws of the United States of America or any other country or any international conventions providing for release from or limitation of liability. This Passage Contract constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between You and Carrier and supersedes any prior oral, or implied or other agreements between You and Carrier and this Passage Contract can only be modified by a writing signed by Carrier. You may not sell, assign or transfer the Passage Ticket, and no other person may use the Passage Ticket. Any portion or provision of this Passage Contract which is invalid, illegal or unenforceable shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without affecting in any way the remaining provisions of the Passage Contract which shall remain in full force and effect.

PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.
As Operator and Agent for Operator