Reservations and Payments 

All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed until the guest’s full deposit has been received. Additional restrictions may apply.

Revisions

A passenger name or date change will be treated as a cancellation subject to our cancellation policy, and a new reservation must be made.

Deposit 

Initial deposit is required based on the payment due dates table below to confirm guest cabin reservation based on double occupancy.

Pre & Post Land

For any passengers wishing to add tours directly before or after a cruise (full charter or cabin sales) or group travel package, supplemental deposits and payments will need to be paid in addition to those required by the cruise/group.

Items Not Included in the Published Price 

These include, but are not limited to; airfares to and from your destination except where specified; airport/departure taxes; excess baggage charges; aircraft seat assignments; cost of passports and visas; taxes; laundry; phone calls; all items of a personal nature; items not included on regular menus; meals not detailed in the itinerary; expenses for additional sightseeing not specified in the itinerary; and health, accident, baggage, or travel insurance policies.

Baggage Fees, Baggage and Personal Belongings

IWOT allows one (1) suitcase, one (1) carry-on bag, and one (1) personal bag (handbag, computer case, etc.) per person onboard our ships and motorcoaches. Airlines may have additional baggage restrictions and may impose additional fees for checked baggage and/or excess baggage (visit: iflybags.com). Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign government and non-government entities. Keep an eye on your baggage—it is your responsibility throughout the trip. IWOT is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to baggage and/or personal belongings at any time during the cruise, or on included transfers and other transportation. A protection plan covering lost, stolen, or damaged baggage is available through the IWOT Travel Protection Plan.

Arrivals

On the day of embarkation, your stateroom will be ready after 1:00 PM. Guests who embark prior to 1:00 PM can store luggage or wait in one of the public areas onboard. For itineraries beginning at a hotel, your room will be ready after the hotel’s standard check-in time. IWOT is unable to request early check-ins.

Departures 

Our ships arrive in port on the evening prior to the day of disembarkation. Guests may depart early. On disembarkation day, guests must vacate their staterooms by 10:00 AM. For itineraries ending at a hotel, you must vacate your room by the hotel’s standard check-out time. IWOT is unable to request late check-outs.

Mandatory Passenger Registration 

IWOT Guests are required to register for their cruise with the following necessary information:

• Your personal details, including passport details, home address, email, and phone number
• Emergency contact info and travel insurance status
• Any dietary, medical, or other specific requirements you may have

Documents

Provided full payment has been received on time and registration is completed, travel documents will be available to download in electronic format 14 days prior to departure. Passport/Visa: A valid passport is required to travel on all IWOT programs. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date of the trip. You should check with your Travel Advisor or the U.S. Consulate Service for information regarding necessary visas and other documentation. Non-U.S. citizens must contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to your trip. Any visa(s) or other documentation required for a particular itinerary is the sole responsibility of the guest. Due to government-imposed security/immigration measures, passport information and emergency contact information are required for all passengers prior to release of documentation.

Visa Requirements

For visa requirements, please consult with the respective Consulate Offices. Visa requirements are subject to change. For US Passport holders, please check the current requirements for your destination(s) at the following link:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

Beginning on the last quarter of 2026, travelers to Europe (Schengen Zone) will need to apply for ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before their trip; exact dates will be announced well in advance of you departure. The UK requires ETAs (European Travel Authorization) for short visits. ETIAS and ETA are not visas but mandatory online travel authorizations. Be sure to check official travel regulations before planning your trip.

Travel Insurance Recommendation 

We strongly encourage you to purchase travel protection when traveling. You can use this link to purchase travel insurance: https://iworldoftravel.com/getyourinsurancetogether/

Should you choose to travel with IWOT without travel insurance coverage you will need to acknowledge your agreement to take full responsibility for all expenses (trip interruption, trip delay, medical expenses, quarantine expenses, and emergency evacuation/repatriation) that may arise while traveling. Your cruise documents will not be released until IWOT receives a signed travel insurance waiver.

Itinerary Changes 

You can count on the value of IWOT’s experience and regional knowledge to make sure you enjoy your cruise/tour even when conditions beyond our control occur. The very nature of sea voyages means that there will be times when weather or other conditions in a region will require IWOT to adjust or modify an itinerary. Although every effort will be made to keep itineraries, vessels, and hotels as they are shown in the brochure, IWOT reserves the right to substitute itineraries, hotels, or vessels. In such cases, we will do everything we can to make sure the locations visited, the excursions, hotels or vessels offered are similar to our initial itinerary inclusions. Any changes to itineraries will not result in eligibility for a refund. Itineraries are subject to change without notice and may need to be altered specifically because of weather, wind factors, or other conditions. Guests who choose to cancel or interrupt their cruise or cruise/tour due to an itinerary change will be subject to our standard Cancellation Policy.

Advanced, Cancelled, or Delayed Sailing

IWOT reserves the right to cancel, advance, postpone or modify scheduled departure, return or itinerary dates, as well as locations, events, and schedules, and may, but is not obligated to, substitute, vary, alter, reschedule, cancel and/or relocate any accommodations, vessels, modes of transportation and other aspects of the vacation. IWOT is authorized to take these actions due to causes or circumstances of any kind or nature beyond IWOT’s control or causes or circumstances within IWOT’s control that IWOT deems to make such actions appropriate. IWOT will not be liable for cancellation, delay, rescheduling, or other adjustment or impact to a departure or itinerary, or other aspects of the vacation brought about due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond its control that prevent or interfere with any aspect of the cruise/tour, also including governmental and administrative actions. The company’s only liability will be to provide Passengers the amount it has received for the Contract in the form of a Future Travel Credit or at IWOT’s discretion a refund of monies paid to IWOT in connection with such cruise/tour. IWOT is not responsible for other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or changes and is not liable for any cancellation or change costs or penalties incurred on other travel arrangements, including air tickets.

Stateroom Changes

If due to unexpected technical or other unforeseen circumstances, it becomes necessary to change a guest’s stateroom onboard, any change to stateroom category will result in eligibility for a refund equal to the fare difference between the category booked and the category of relocation.

Extensions/Land Tours 

IWOT reserves the right to reschedule and/or cancel land extensions or land tours if the minimum number of participants (10 people) is not met or for safety reasons. If you, as the Passenger, choose to cancel your pre- or post-cruise extension one hundred and twenty (120) days or less before departure, then please refer to the Cancellation Policy section for the applicable cancellation policy and penalties that will be applied.

Security

Security and safety are major concerns to all of us and the global situation is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Risks are involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties. You must accept these risks and assume responsibility for your own travel decisions.

Ship Rules 

Passengers on board are obliged to abide by the ship rules, as the captain is responsible for the safety of all passengers and the crew. Jumping and diving from the boat during navigation, as well as climbing on the masts, is strictly forbidden. Swimming far from the boat or the coast should be avoided. It is strictly forbidden to throw rubbish into the sea. It is not allowed to bring drinks and food on the boat, except personal care products, liquid medicine, food products for infants and special diets. Tap water on the ship is not safe for drinking. Water is scarce on every boat, therefore please be very rational with it. The same applies to electricity which runs on the generator. The ship’s captain has the right to remove any guests who become unruly, threatening or behave in an unsafe manner. In such cases, these passengers will not be entitled to any refund.

Health and Mobility 

We strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, and memorable travel experience for all passengers. To this end, all passengers must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel and accept responsibility for being in good health; able to walk, climb steps, enjoy full sightseeing days and easily transfer to airplane or car/van as needed. In addition, please note the following:

Attorney Fee Provision

This agreement is deemed to be entered into in New York, NY. The exclusive venue for any action concerning the interpretation, enforcement, or breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these Terms and Conditions or any grievance relating to the trip shall be solely in the Superior Court of New York, New York County (Manhattan). This Agreement shall be construed according to the internal laws of New York without regard to conflicts of law principles. All claims must be submitted in writing and received by IWOT no later than 30 days after completion of your trip. Claims not submitted and received within this time shall be deemed to be waived and barred. In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding to enforce, interpret, or construe the terms of this Agreement, or concerning any grievance related to your trip and services, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover actual reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses.

Responsibility and Waiver 

The responsibility of IWOT is limited. IWOT promotes and sells tour programs consisting of certain travel services on cruise ships (“Vessels”) or other modes of transport (“Transport”). IWOT does not own or operate any of the Vessels/Transport. The owners, operators, and charterers (“Suppliers”) of the Vessels/Transport are independent of IWOT. IWOT makes no representations or warranties concerning the Suppliers or the Vessels/Transport.

IWOT assumes no liability for any acts or omissions of any Supplier including, without limitation, those involving cancellation of tours/cruises, schedule changes, rerouting, delays, damage to or loss of baggage, property damage, equipment failures, accidents, death, or injuries to persons regardless of cause, whether services tendered, or transportation provided are arranged through IWOT. Accordingly, you will not have any right to claim or recover against IWOT because of any negligent or wilful act or failure to act of any Suppliers or the condition or operation of any Vessels/Transport. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the liabilities and obligations of the Suppliers to you and your rights against the Suppliers, are subject to any and all Terms and Conditions of the Suppliers’ contract of carriage and any and all governmental/jurisdictional laws and regulations bearing upon or otherwise relating to such rights, liabilities and obligations, including, without limitation, choice of law, jurisdiction of disputes, limitations of liability and limitations on the time to file claims. By utilizing the travel services of the Suppliers, you agree that you will look to such Suppliers for any accident, death, injury, property damage, or personal loss to you or to those traveling with you, and that neither IWOT nor any representative of IWOT shall have any liability whatsoever. Additional risks and dangers may arise including, but not limited to, hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, animal interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, hazardous local customs and practices, differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of safety, risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities, and acts of national and local governments and unrest and acts of others against governments. These risks are not an exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are significant dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept all risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement with IWOT to participate in such trips and activities you agree you will not make a claim against IWOT, its related companies, or its personnel, or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a result of or related to your contracting for, traveling to or from, or in any and every other way participating in the trip. You release IWOT, its related companies and its personnel from all claims, known or unknown, arising from contracting for, traveling to or from, and in any and every way participating in a trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party, also including minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds your heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

Omissions

IWOT is not responsible for omissions, printing and/or presentation errors in brochures, on Internet sites, or in any other media where such information may be presented. IWOT reserves the right to make corrections as required. Agreement: The payment of a deposit and/or the issuance of tickets or vouchers shall be deemed your consent to the Terms and Conditions as presented herein. It is specifically agreed that this agreement is entered into in New York, New York, and in the event any legal or equitable action is initiated concerning the interpretation, enforcement, or breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these Terms and Conditions, the exclusive venue for such action shall be solely in the Superior Court of New York, Manhattan County. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with New York law without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Time of Publishing 

The effective date of the Terms & Conditions is 04/14/25, and all commitments prior to the effective date will be honored at the rates of the Terms & Conditions at the time of commitment.