Australian Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Australian Great Barrier Reef Cruise(FIT-702)

22 Days

/ 21 Nights

Australia, Australia & NZ

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Highlights

Melbourne : 03 Nights

City Orientation Tour With MCG Guided Tour (Subject To Event)
Full Day Great Ocean Road
Puffing Billy Train Ride

Australian Great Barrier Reef Cruise : 15 Nights

One Way Cruise (Melbourne – Singapore)
Covers 7 Port
9 Days Leisure @ Sea

Singapore: 03 Nights

Singapore Guided Panoramic City Tour
Marina Bay Sands Sky Park
Sentosa Island
Wings Of Time Show
S.E.A. Aquarium
Boat Ride
Film Star Experience
4D Marvel Show
Madame Tussaud Wax Museum
Gardens By The Bay (2 Domes)
Full Day Universal Studios

Meal : 06 Breakfast (Cruise Meals As Per Cruise Policy)

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Melbourne .

Welcome To Melbourne International Airport After Completing Custom Formalities, Proceed To Meeting Point @ Baggage Hall. Later Check In At Hotel. Melbourne Is Famous For Its Shopping And Café Society. Later Evening Is Free For Leisure. Overnight, Stay At Melbourne Hotel.

Day 2 : Melbourne - Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Proceed For Great Ocean Road. Discover The Breath-Taking Coastline Of South-West Victoria, Australia. Travel One Of The World’s Most Scenic Roads Through An Extended Area That Includes The World-Famous Twelve Apostles, Bells Beach, The Otway’s Rainforest On The Surf Coast, And The Great Ocean Road Itself. Many Attractions To The Region Have Become Real Highlights. The Otway Fly And The Nearby Triplett Falls Next To Beech Forest Are A Must See. Historic Flagstaff Hill And The “Shipwrecked” Night-time Spectacular Are Also Must See And Do’s. And Geelong’s Waterfront Has Been Redeveloped Into A Unique Experience, Both Colourful And Architecturally Significant. Overnight, Stay At Melbourne Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 3 : Puffing Billy Train Ride - City Orientation Tour With Mcg Guided Tour.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel. Proceed For The Puffing Billy Railway Is A 2 Ft 6 Inch Narrow Gauge Heritage Railway In The Dandenong Ranges In Melbourne. After Lunch Proceed For Melbourne City Tour. Visit The Royal Botanical, Fitzroy Gardens, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Brooke Street. Then Proceed For Inside Guided Tour Of Melbourne Cricket Ground (Mcg) Is World’s 2nd Largest Stadium Located In Yara Park For Playing Cricket, And Holds The World Record For The Highest Light Towers At Any Sporting Venue. Overnight Stay At Melbourne Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 4 : Melbourne – Cruise Terminal.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Proceed To Cruise Terminal For 15 Night Australian Great Barrier Reef Cruise Experience. Later Check In To Cruise And Explore Over Water Luxury On Your Own. Spend Your Time For On Board Activities. Day Free For Leisure. Overnight Stay On Board.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner On Board.

Cruise : Celebrity Eclipse

Sailing Route :

Sailing Itinerary :

Day	Port***	Arrive	Depart	Activity
1	Melbourne, Australia		17:00:00	Embark
2	At Sea			Cruising
3	Sydney, Australia	08:00:00	22:00:00	Tendered
4	Newcastle, Australia	07:00:00	18:00:00	Docked
5	At Sea			Cruising
6	At Sea			Cruising
7	Airlie Beach, Qld, Australia	07:00:00	17:00:00	Tendered
8	Cairns (Yorkey’s Knob), Australia	09:00:00	22:00:00	Tendered
9	At Sea			Cruising
10	At Sea			Cruising
11	At Sea			Cruising
12	At Sea			Cruising
13	Benoa, Bali, Indonesia	08:00:00	18:00:00	Tendered
14	At Sea			Cruising
15	At Sea			Cruising
16	Singapore, Singapore	06:00:00		Debark

Day 5 : Check Out Cruise – Singapore – City Tour – Marina Bay Sands Sky Park – Garden By The Bay.

After An American Breakfast, Check Out Cruise And Proceed To Singapore City Tour. Welcome To Singapore – A Lion City!!! On Arrival Proceed To Immigration Formalities. Later, Meet & Greet By Our Local Representative / Tour Manager. Later, Sit Back In The Comfort Of Your Coach, As We Going To Explore The City, We See Suntec City, Fountain Of Wealth, City Hall, Orchard Road, Swissotel The Stamford – The Tallest Hotel In Singapore, Parliament House, The Esplanade And Take A Photo Stop At Merlion – Symbol Of Singapore, Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple In Chinatown, Followed By A Marina Bay Sky Park – 57 Levels Above Ground, A Visit To The Sky Park’s Observation Deck Is A Must For Anyone Looking To Get The Best View Of The City’s Gorgeous Skyline. Later, Proceed For Lunch At Indian Restaurant. After That Check In To Hotel. In Evening, We Will Visit Gardens By The Bay Is A Nature Park Spanning 101 Hectares (250 Acres) In The Central Region Of Singapore, Adjacent To The Marina Reservoir. We Will Visit Two Domes – Flower Dome – Gigantic Air-Conditioned Glass Greenhouse Offering Themed Gardens With Many Exotic Plants And Cloud Forest Dome – Lush Vegetation Of The Tropical Highlands & A Tall Waterfall In A Soaring, Contemporary Greenhouse. Later Check In To Hotel. Overnight Stay At Singapore Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 6 : Singapore - Full Day Universal Studios.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Today We Visit Universal Studios Which Offer Excitement, Thrills And Unlimited Entertainment. Universal Studio Has 28 Rides, Shows And Attractions In 07 Themed Zones. Experience Thrilling Shows And Attractions Like Light Camera Action – Be Blown Away By Incredible Special Effects As An Empty Soundstage Becomes The Setting For A Category 5 Major Hurricane A Bout To Hit New York City, Transformer – Get Ready To Experience This Hyper-Realistic 3d Thrill Ride, Right In The Middle Of All The Action In The Incredible World Of Transformers, Accelerator Ride – Test Your Intergalactic Stamina On This Whirling Twirling Attraction, Revenge Of The Mummy – Is A High-Speed Roller Coaster That Includes Sudden And Dramatic Acceleration, Climbing, Tilting, Dropping, And Backwards Motion, Water World – Witness Death-Defying Stunts, Awesome Explosions And Thrills At This Sensational ‘Live’ Water Show, Jurassic Park – Featuring A White Water Raft System With State-Of-The Art Animatronics And A Thrilling White Water Drop, Thrill-Seekers On Circular Rafts Will Be Tossed On Waterways Within The Jurassic Park Compound, Where Prehistoric Creatures Roam Free, Madagascar – A Crate Adventure, Donkey Live, Shrek 4d Adventure, Flying Dragon, Etc. Overnight Stay At Singapore Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 7 : Singapore - Sentosa Island.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Today We Visit Sentosa Island – Asia’s Favourite Playground, Known For Its Idyllic Beaches And Array Of Exciting Activities! Visit S.E.A. Aquarium – One Of The Largest Aquarium In The World, Home To More Than 100,000 Aquatic Animals Over 1000 Species. The Aquarium At Resorts World Sentosa Has 10 Zones And 50 Different Habitats, All Within A Huge Venue. Later, We Take Sentosa Express A Monorail Line Connecting Sentosa Island For Visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. It Features Many Wax Figures Of Notable Political Icons, Famous Superstars, And Sports Icons. The Ultimate Film Star Experience Is An Exciting 2,500 Sq. Ft. Interactive Experience That Aims To Bring This Vibrancy To Life – From The Moment Guests Step Into The Standalone Experience, They Will Be Immersed Into The Glamorous World Of The Indian Film Industry, Replicating A Stars Own Journey Through A Film Set. The Spirit Of Singapore Boat Ride Is A Unique And Stunningly Themed Tribute To The Nation’s Rich Identity And People, Truly A Journey Like No Others, Then Proceed For 4d Marvel Show Is Home To Marvel’s Most Loved Super Heroes And Includes Spider-Man And Iron Man With Highly Interactive And Innovative Sets, And Also Includes A Marvel 4d Movie – A First For Asia. A Fitting End To Your Day Out At Sentosa, This Spectacular Light Show About Friendship And Courage Is Staged Nightly. Be Wowed By Spellbinding Laser, Fire And Water Effects Set To A Majestic Soundtrack, Complete With A Jaw Dropping Fireworks Display, Possibly The Only Place To See This In Singapore – Wings Of Time Show. Overnight Stay At Singapore Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 8 : Back To Home.

After An American Breakfast On Board, Check Out And Proceed To Airport For Your Flight Back Home. Good Times Need Never End! Relive The High Points Of Your Tour. We Are Confident You Will Join Us Again Sometime Soon.

Meal : Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

Clarion Suite Hotel Melbourne or similar

1 William Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia

No. Of Nights : 3

Visa Checklist

Australia Visa Check List :

Original Passport with old Passport :
- Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel, Passport has been issued within 10 years and validity must not exceed 10 years, No hand written passports will be accepted
04 recent photograph Each :
- 35*45 mm size, white background, matt finish & 80% face image & not used in previous visa
Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
- 03 years Personal Income Tax Returns with computation of Total Income Page
- 06 months Personal original Bank Statement updated with sufficient balance
- Copy of Investments like (P.P.F., Share Demat A/c Statement, F.D., L.I.C. Surrender value, etc.)
- C. A. Certification of your total movable Property
National id proof (PAN Card, AADHAR Card)
If applicant is Employee :
- Pay Slip (last 6 months)
- Leave sanction letter and N.O.C.
- G.P.F (for Government Employee)
If applicant is Self Employee :
- Business letterhead with sign & stamp & visiting card
- Business Proof (Shop & Establishment, G.S.T., C.S.T., etc.)
- Partnership Deed
- Memorandum of Article
- 03 Years Income Tax Return with computation of Total Income Page
- 06 Months Bank Statement
If applicant is Retired :
- Retirement letter from Employer
- Pension passbook copy
- Provident Funds copy
If applicant is Student :
- Evidence of enrolment at school
- College or University Photo I D Card copy

Normal Process Time : 20 working days after submission in Australian High Commission.

Note :

Applicants are requested not to give any Original documents except our necessary demand. We will take 3 to 4 days to prepare visa application to submit online. Applicant should not purchase non-refundable tickets or accommodation prior to visa issue. Any such purchases are the sole responsibility of the applicant only. We recommend instead that you lodge your visitor/Tourist application well ahead of your purpose travel date and finalize travel arrangements after visa issue. Visa issuance is sole responsibility of Australian High Commission; Best Voyage is not responsible for any rejection/refusal or delay in visa. Australian High Commission may call applicant for interviewing and ask purpose of visit, available funds and occupation. All Documents Must in English and A4 size. Applying for a visitor visa with you might need to have health examinations. Whether you need them, and what examinations you need, depends on :

the visa you are applying for
how long you plan to stay in Australia
what you plan to do in Australia
any special circumstances that might apply to you
whether you have any significant medical conditions

Payment Term

Payment Terms :
- 1,00,000 INR Deposit On Booking Time.
- 50 % Of Tour Payment Before 45 Days Of Departure.
- Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 31 Days Of Departure.a
- GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
- TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
Cancellation Charges Per Person :
- 60 Days Or More Before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
- 59 Days To 45 Days Before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
- 44 Days To 30 Days Before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost.
- Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost.

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

- TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
- 5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
- (INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Swaminarayan Tourism)
- If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
- As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
- In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
- Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
- On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
- Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
- Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
- The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Swaminarayan Tourism Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
- The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Swaminarayan Tourism. The User Understands And Agrees That Swaminarayan Tourism , At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Swaminarayan Tourism Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
- The User Further Understand And Agrees That Swaminarayan Tourism Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Swaminarayan Tourism At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Swaminarayan Tourism That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Swaminarayan Tourism Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.”

Important Notes

Important Notes:
- Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
- Airlines :
  - We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
  - The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
- Meals :
  - There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Swaminarayan Tourism Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
  - Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
- Child Policy :
  - CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
  - CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
- Hotel Policy :
  - Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
  - Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
  - Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
  - If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
- Vehicle Policy :
  - During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
  - Incase Of Coach Breakdown Swaminarayan Tourism Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
  - Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Swaminarayan Tourism Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
  - There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
- Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
- Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
- Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
- Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
- In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Swaminarayan Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
- Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
- There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
- Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
- Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
- International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
- For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Swaminarayan Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
- Website / Brochure Accuracy :
  - We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
- Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.