BGG@SEA 2024 Mediterranean

The following additional policies are in effect for Podfather: The Cruise, some of which are per contractual arrangements with Royal Caribbean International.


Royal Caribbean International Health and Safety Terms & Conditions

As Podfather: The Cruise takes place in a venue where we are not the only participants, we will be adhering to the Health and Safety Protocols of our host venue - Royal Caribbean International.

Please review this contractual information:

As a condition to sailing on the Cruise, each Guest will be required to: (i) agree to be bound by the applicable cruise/cruisetour ticket contract or booking conditions in effect on the Sailing Date (the "Cruise Ticket Contract"), as determined by such Guest's primary country of residence; (ii) complete Cruise Line's Online Check-In Process, providing proof of citizenship and identification, and emergency contact information as part of the process; (iii) agree to Cruise Line's Health Acknowledgement related to COVID-19 (the "Health Acknowledgement"), which includes an acknowledgement of risk and an agreement to comply with Cruise Line's Guest Health, Safety and Conduct Policy, as well as its health and safety instructions; and (iv) undergo any COVID-19 testing and health screenings required by the protocols and procedures outlined on Cruise Line's website. Failure or refusal by a Guest to do any of the foregoing will result in removal of the Guest's booking from the Group and/or the denial of boarding, which may result in cancellation charges.

More information can be found at the following links:


Fuel Supplement

Per the contract with Royal Caribbean International, please be aware of the following potential fee:

In addition, Cruise Line reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all Guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd person in a stateroom would be no more than $10.00 per person per day, to a maximum of $140.00 for the entire Cruise; and for additional people in the same stateroom would be no more than $5.00 per person per day, to a maximum of $70.00 for the entire Cruise.

As of March, 2022, Royal Caribbean has indicated publicly they will not impose those additional fees. However, please note this is a possibility per the contract.