SHORE EXCURSIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please read the following information before ordering any shore excursions. These conditions are binding once you purchase any shore excursion provided by independent tour operators through Carnival. All excursions are subject to change without notice. Descriptions, departure times, itineraries, pricing and locations may be altered and may vary due to unforeseen circumstances. Descriptions and excursion lengths are all based on approximate times and predetermined points of interest. Changes may be unavoidable and can be made at the tour operator’s sole discretion. Departure times and meeting places will be printed on the shore excursion ticket. As a delay may result in a missed excursion or interfere with the excursion’s normal operation, guests are required to report to the specified location, at the designated departure time. Shore Excursion Cancellation and Refund Policy Shore excursions may be cancelled by Carnival or the Tour Operator due to inclement weather conditions, or any other reason whatsoever. In which case, and as your sole recourse, full refunds will be made to guests who have purchased cancelled excursions. Excursions may be canceled or modified depending on the number of guests participating. Some excursions require a minimum number of guests to operate. If this minimum is not met, excursions may be cancelled by the Tour Operator and full refunds will be issued. Sometimes the weather does not realize that our guests are on vacation and subsequently forgets to cooperate. It should be noted that excursions operate rain or shine. At times, tour operators will cancel particular excursions due to weather-related safety considerations. In this instance, refunds will be made for guests holding tickets on a cancelled excursion, and all efforts will be made to accommodate guests on an alternate excursion. Otherwise, cancellations are subject to a 25% cancellation charge.  However, within 24 hours of arrival in port, all shore excursion orders are non-refundable. A refund, less any applicable cancellation charges, will be applied to the designated contact person’s sail and sign account. Carnival will only offer shipboard credit for shore excursion order refunds, but note any credit not utilized by the end of your cruise will be refunded via check to the order’s designated contact person on the morning of debarkation.  Guests are encouraged to purchase Carnival’s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan to cover any eligible non-refundable shore excursion cancellation charges.  Responsibility Victory Voyage nor Carnival is responsible for any losses, damage, death, injuries, or claims whatsoever arising from, connected with, or related to any activities engaged in by guests while off Carnival’s ships or tenders in any port of call. This includes all shore excursions. Guests engage in all such activities off the ship at their own risk. Carnival acts only as an agent for the independent tour operators supplying excursions or services. Independent contractors operate all shore excursions, including any related transportation. Carnival neither supervises nor controls their actions, nor makes any representation either expressed or implied as to their suitability. Carnival sells tickets for all excursions as a convenience to guests only. Tour operators, transportation providers, and their employees are neither agents nor employees of Carnival, notwithstanding their use of any signage or clothing which may contain the name “Carnival” or other related trade names or logos. It is understood and agreed that Carnival assumes no responsibility for, nor guarantees performance of, and in no event shall be liable for, any loss, damage, injury, or death in connection with said excursions or transportation. Please review your ticket for further information regarding your rights and obligations as well as those of Carnival. Excursions/Tours & Activities not Sold by Carnival Carnival recommends that guests do not engage in excursions, tours or activities that are not sold through Carnival as Carnival has no familiarity whatsoever with these services or their operations. Restrictions Please note that there are certain restrictions based on age, health, weight and/or height, which have been imposed by the individual excursion operators for your own safety. Carnival urges you to abide by them.  Tour operators have the right to require any individual to withdraw from an excursion at any time if they deem that individual’s conduct detrimental to or incompatible with the interests, comfort, well-being or harmony of the group as a whole. Tour operators reserve the right to alter or adjust excursions to meet local conditions for participant safety and convenience. Neither Carnival nor local tour operators will extend financial reimbursement to compensate for a guest’s disappointment in the event that circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Carnival or the tour operator make it impossible to provide services as intended. Helicopter Weight Policy The Federal Aviation Administration requires guests’ weights and names for weight and balance calculations as well as flight manifesting. Any guest whose weight is 250 pounds or more will be required to purchase a seat and a half. You must purchase the specific helicopter excursion for guests over 250 pounds or you will be refused service. Once onboard you may see the Shore Excursion Manager for assistance. Pricing Prices for shore excursions are quoted per person, in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. Prices also vary by departure date and time and are capacity controlled. Some restrictions may apply. Most prices include transportation and when noted, meals, refreshments, guides and entrance fees. On snorkeling, scuba and golf excursions, only the equipment specified is included in the price. Some fishing excursions require the purchase of a fishing license, unless otherwise noted. Children three years old or less, who do not occupy a seat, will not be charged and do not require a ticket unless noted in the shore excursion description. Children between the ages of 4 to 12 years and teens between the ages of 13 to 18 years will be charged full adult price or special child/teen prices, when applicable and noted. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to participate in shore excursions. Some excursions require a minimum age to participate and will be noted accordingly.  Fishing Polices Some fishing excursions require the purchase of a fishing license, unless otherwise noted. Children 12 and under are required to wear life jackets at all times while onboard the fishing boat. Children must weigh 40 pounds or more to fit the life jacket and participate in the fishing excursion. Personal Possessions Neither Victory Voyage, Carnival, nor the Tour Operators will be responsible for personal possessions. Do not leave your possessions unattended at any time, either in the vehicles in which you are traveling or otherwise. Remember coats, umbrellas, cameras, handbags, wallets, traveling bags, binoculars, and similar items remain, at all times throughout the shore excursion, under the guest’s custody and control. Transportation Guests should consider that standards of transportation vary considerably throughout the world. Air-conditioned motorcoaches are not available in many areas. In some destinations, local buses are the best available. Guests wishing to travel with friends should all leave the ship together, as this will help the shore excursion staff allocate sufficient space in the same vehicle.  Please note that motorcoaches and other forms of transportation may require guests to climb 2 to 3 steps. Most, but not all motorcoaches, can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs. Staff is not obligated to lift guests into or out of vehicles. Tendering may prevent guests in wheelchairs from going ashore at certain ports of call. For further information about specific excursions’ transportation accessibility, please look for the accessibility advisories, represented by a blue wheelchair icon or see the Shore Excursion Manager onboard. Required Documentation & Identification Please note that travel documentation requirements vary by destination and change often. It is the responsibility of the guest to provide valid travel and medical history documents required for air travel, debarkation at various ports of call and re-entry into the appropriate country of origin. Your Sail & Sign Card will serve as your identification card when you re-board the ship in a port of call. Remember to take it with you whenever you go ashore. You will be required to show it to a Carnival security officer in order to re-board the ship.