CHRISTIAN McBRIDE’S wORLD aT sEA ’26
RESERVATION PROCEDURE, PRICING, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Christian McBride’s World at Sea ’26 is a new program. To provide fair access for anyone wishing to sail on the cruise, the Reservation Procedure will be as follows:
- Through December 9, 2024: Anyone wishing to sail on Christian McBride’s World at Sea ’26 had the opportunity to complete a Pre-Sail Reservation.
- December 12 – 19, 2024: Guests with Pre-Sail Reservations will be provided access to select a stateroom for the cruise and finalize their Reservation.
- From December 20, 2024: Anyone may select any available stateroom and complete a reservation either online or by contacting the office (“Open Booking“).
PRE-SAIL RESERVATION PROGRAM
On December 12, 2024, Guests with Pre-Sail Reservations will begin to be provided information enabling them to select a stateroom and complete a reservation. This process will be completed in waves through December 19 after which Open Booking will begin.
open booking
Open Booking will begin on December 20, 2024. At that time, anyone may select any available stateroom and complete a reservation online or by contacting the office. Guests are not required to submit a Pre-Sail Reservation and may proceed directly to the Stateroom Selection process where they may complete a reservation without the need for a password, token or other unlocking device.
CONTACTING THE OFFICE
Please contact our office for assistance at 888.852.9987.
Our customary business hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET and Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
If you prefer to ask questions via email, send your inquiry to [email protected].
*Cruise Prices are based upon double occupancy unless designated as a “Single.” Cruise Prices include all the amenities, accommodations and services outlined here in the Stateroom Description for the Category of Stateroom Guest has selected, together with the shows and onboard events produced by McBride’s World at Sea.
(Per Guest)
Deposits are due at the time of your reservation. Deposit amounts vary based upon the Stateroom Type:
- $400/pp – Inside & Ocean View Staterooms
- $500/pp – Veranda, AquaClass & Concierge Staterooms
- $600/pp – Suites
All Guests are required to pay port charges, government taxes and fees, onboard service gratuities for shipboard staff and other charges due and payable to third parties. These Pass-Through Charges vary by Stateroom Type for Christian McBride’s World at Sea and are in addition to the Cruise Prices.
• $375/pp – Inside & Ocean View Staterooms
• $400/pp – Veranda, AquaClass & Concierge Staterooms
• $425/pp – Suites
McBride’s World at Sea offers Payment Plan options. The Payment Plan election is made at the time of the Reservation.
Payment Plans: After payment of Deposit (see, Deposits), the balance of the Cruise Price plus the Pass Through Charges (see, Pass Through Charges) can be paid in:
- Quarterly payments on 3/10/25, 5/10/25, 7/10/25, 10/10/25
- Monthly payments on the 10th of every month starting on 3/10/25 and ending 11/10/25
Guests may contact the office to propose alternative schedules for payment. Reasonable plans will be seriously considered.
Late Payments, including credit cards on file being denied when presented for payment, are subject to a penalty of 6% of the invoice amount if payment is not received within seven (7) days of issuance of notice of late payment due. Failure to cure a Late Payment within twenty (20) days of issuance of notice of Late Payment due or the occurrence of two (2) Late Payments may subject the reservation to cancellation of the reservation without refund or other compensation.
All Cruise Price and Pass-Through Charge payments made to date are non-refundable. Payments are refundable only when either Celebrity Cruises or Christian McBride’s World at Sea cancels or reschedules the cruise. Complimentary name changes and Guest additions will be accepted until 120 days prior to the cruise. Name changes made to a reservation less than 120 days prior to the cruise will be assessed a $150 administrative fee.
The 3rd and 4th passengers Cruise Price vary based upon the Stateroom Type:
- $2,100/pp – Ocean View Staterooms
- $2,200/pp – Veranda, AquaClass & Concierge Staterooms
- $2,500/pp – Suites
*Inside Staterooms are a maximum of double occupancy
Signature Jazz Cruises extends an onboard credit of $125 to any guest who is either Active Military or a Veteran. DD214 confirmation of military status is required for Military Benefits.
The purchase of Travel Insurance/Trip Protection is strongly encouraged. If it were our choice, every guest would purchase trip insurance. Your investment for the cruise should be protected, so we urge you to purchase trip insurance. Please remember, restrictions do apply, so, to secure the broadest coverage, be careful to apply for the insurance in a timely manner.
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Signature Jazz Cruises strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport with at least six (6) months validity post-cruise during their sailing.
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Your Cruise Price INCLUDES
- Round-trip cruise from Ft. Lauderdale
- All performances, interviews, parties and events presented on the cruise (This does not include any special Artist-Hosted Events which require sign-up and/or a fee or Private Parties.)
- All meals (“Included Dining” features breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the Ocean View Café and dinners in The Cosmopolitan Dining Room as well as late-night mini-buffets throughout the ship.)
- As part of the Included Dining experience, non-bottled beverages (i.e. coffee, juices, tea) are provided without charge.
- Recreation facilities, such as Fitness Center, Pools, Hot tubs, Sauna, Basketball court, Jogging track and Thalassotherapy Pool.
- In-room TV and movies (excluding pay-per-view movies)
- Full-service room cleaning
Your Cruise Price DOES NOT Include
- Air and ground transportation to and from the pier in Ft. Lauderdale
- Ground transportation in ports-of-call
- Pre- and post-cruise lodging
- Dining in Specialty Restaurants (Tuscan Grille, Luminae, Sushi on Five, Jazz Cruises’ Chops House). There is an upcharge for dining in those restaurants.
- Personal expenditures and purchases such as photos, souvenirs, excursions, spa services, personal training
- Gambling
- Carbonated & alcoholic beverages, bottled water, specialty coffees & teas, fresh-squeezed juice & smoothies.
- 24-hour room service ($9.95 service charge)
- Travel Insurance