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Travel Alert Covid-19

From 18 March, the Australia government implemented international and domestic travel restrictions.

Domestic travel restrcitions are starting to ease as borders slowley reopen. For the latest information, please see Tourism Australia's travel tips: https://www.australia.com/en/travel-alerts/australian-travel-status-map.html

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates.

Is it safe to travel?From 18 March, the Australia government implemented international and domestic travel restrictions.

Domestic travel restrictions are starting to ease as borders slowly reopen. For the latest information, please see Tourism Australia's travel tips: https://www.australia.com/en/travel-alerts/australian-travel-status-map.html

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates.

When you are ready to travel, or for those looking to book future travel, we are here to help you and at the same time we're committed to supporting the recovery of the tourism industry.

What if I have a booking for departure before 31 December 2020?

We are monitoring industry updates up to 31 December 2020, and beyond where, suppliers have released COVID-19 change policies.

We will be in contact with you if your travel arrangements have been effected. If you are travelling during this period and have questions, please feel free to email our team at [email protected]

What if I have a booking for departure after 01 January 2021?

For customers departing from 1 January 2021 onwards, we appreciate your patience. Our team are monitoring airline policy changes on a daily basis and will continue to advise you when new information becomes available.

If you are departing from 1 January 2021 and have enquiries in regards to your booking, please feel free to email our team at [email protected]

AFTA Refunds Facts:

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has released some important information for consumers: AFTA Refunds Facts

Virgin Australia has ended its voluntary administration period and are now operating under new owners, Bain Capital.

Our team are in the process of contacting all travellers with tickets booked before 20 April 2020.

A future flight credit is now available for all travellers ticketed before 20 April 2020 for travel 1 January 2020 to 31 October 2020. For detailed information, please contact our team or Click here

Return flights between your departure city and destination as specified, accommodation and airport transfers are included in our holidays. We do not book flights only.

Payment plans are for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 22 months.

Travel must be booked at least Five (5) months in advance, giving you three (3) months to pay for your holiday, as final balance must be completed two (2) months prior to departure.

Deposits are not required for holiday or cruise packages

The first payment instalment must be made within three days (3) of booking. It will be deducted on the date selected at time of booking, and the final payment will be scheduled two (2) months before departure unless otherwise specified. Automatic payments will occur weekly, fortnightly or monthly on a due date (or next business day, if the date falls during a weekend or on a public holiday). If the first instalment declines, you will receive notification to make a top-up payment within 48 hours. Failure to make a top-up payment within 48 hours will result in automatic cancellation.

Balance on your payment plan is available in your travel account. Please log in to view updates.

You can choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing to [email protected]. See full details here. There will be no charge if you cancel your booking before payments have commenced.

A change fee of $55 per change, per booking applies, plus 100% of any applicable supplier fees. All change requests must be made in writing to [email protected].

If your payment plan is in arrears at any stage or final balance is not received by due date, you may be at risk of losing your reservation or the price of your booking increasing. This is because the overdue monies owing may inhibit Chrisco Travel from booking, paying and ticketing travel arrangements according to the third party supplier agreement, which may result in the loss of the booking or a price increase. For further details please see Terms & Conditions.

A cruise holiday includes accommodation, meals from selected dining facilities along with selected on-board activities and entertainment.

The first payment instalment must be made within three days (3) of booking. It will be deducted on the date selected at time of booking, and the final payment will be scheduled three (3) months before departure unless otherwise specified. Automatic payments will occur weekly, fortnightly or monthly on a due date (or next business day, if the date falls during a weekend or on a public holiday). If the first instalment declines, you will receive notification to make a top-up payment within 48 hours. Failure to make a top-up payment within 48 hours will result in automatic cancellation.

Final balance on your cruise holiday is due 3 months prior to cruise departure.

You can choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing to [email protected]. A fee of AUD$150 per person applies for P&O bookings and a AUD$200 per person applies for Royal Caribbean bookings, plus 100% of any deposits, booking fees and/or payments we have made on your behalf to third party suppliers. See full details here

A change fee of $55 per change, per booking applies, plus 100% of any applicable supplier fees. All change requests must be made in writing to [email protected].

We will communicate in advance every time a payment is approaching or due via, SMS and through your Chrisco Travel Account. If an instalment payment declines, a $7 administration fee will apply to your next instalment, and your remaining instalments will be re-calculated to include the missed payment. The administration fee will be capped at $35, per booking and is a fee for recalculating instalments and rescheduling the payment plan. If you miss consecutive instalments, we will contact you to make sure everything is ok. If you miss more than five (5) instalments in total (doesn’t have to be consecutively), your account will be suspended and your holiday may be cancelled.

Cabin types are available when you customise your layby. To request a specific cabin location, side by side or inter-connecting cabins please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Maximum 4 persons in any one cabin. For families or groups of 4 or more persons, select aditional cabins to best accommodate your number of travellers. Please contact us to request these cabins to be adjacent.

To request adjacent or inter-connecting cabins please contact us and quote your booking reference number. Adjacent cabins can be confirmed at no additional cost, inter-connecting cabins are subject to availablity and price increase.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included for all travellers at selected dining facilities.

Embarkation and disembarkation is staggered. Embarkation time is selected during online check-in and disembarkation is organised during your cruise stay.

All P&O, Carnival and Princess Cruises accept AUD$ on-board whilst Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises only accept USD$ on-board.

Amenities on-board vary between cruise vessels however all include a variety of dining facilities, bars, swimming pools, kids facilities, entertainment and relaxation areas. For more info please contact us.

Most cruises depart from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Royal Caribbean Cruises depart from Sydney and operate Oct-Apr each year. P&O Cruises depart from Sydney, Brisbanem Melbourne and operate year round.

To add connecting flights from your nearest airport please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Most cabins feature a queen bed or two single beds for twin share. Triple and quad share will include additional single bed/s.

A valid passport is required upon check-in for all international cruises

A valid government issued id is required upon check-in for all domestic cruises. A passport is not required.

Can be purchased on-board and must be paid direct

You can pre-book soft drink & alcoholic drink packages on selected P&O cruises on our website. For all other cruises, they can be purchased on-board and must be paid direct. Please note, not all cruises have drinks packages available.

Domestic Cruises - Children must be at least 6 months of age International Cruises - Children must be 12 months of age

For public safety reasons, children in swim nappies and children who are not toilet trained are not permitted in the public swimming pools and spas. Infants aged between 12 months and 2 years must remain with a parent/guardian at all times, there is no babysitting aboard P&O Cruises and children must be at least 2 years and above to use the kids clubs. Some Royal Caribbean Cruises offer babysitting. Children must be at least 12 months of age to cruise internationally.

Each cruise has at least one theme/party night. Contact us for more information.

We use a secure gateway for payments. You can use Debit or Credit Cards, we accept Visa or Master Card. We do not accept Amex or Diners. We do not hold your personal payment details on our website.

Use Top Up Payments to make a catch-up or a bulk payment to your layby plan via credit or debit card. You can make as many Top Up Payments as you wish during the course of your layby. A Top Up Payment will automatically recalculate and reduce your instalment amount. Top Up Payments will not change your scheduled instalment dates. To make a Top Up Payment log in to Your Account.

If you are having trouble making payments please contact us. If an instalment payment declines, a $7 administration fee will apply to your next instalment, and your remaining instalments will be re-calculated to include the missed payment. The administration fee is a fee for recalculating instalments and rescheduling the payment plan. If you miss consecutive instalments, we will contact you to make sure everything is ok. If you miss more than five (5) instalments in total (doesn’t have to be consecutively), your account will be suspended and your holiday may be cancelled.

Please arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to departure due to increased security measures.

Please arrive at the airport 3 hours prior to departure.

Please arrive at your terminal 3 hours prior to departure.

We only use premium full service airlines such as Qantas, United, Hawaiian, Thai Airways, Virgin and Jetstar for example. If you have a preferred airline please contact us with your request.

Baggage allowance is included in your holiday package of up to 20kgs per adult or child occupying a paid seat. Infants will only include 1 piece of hand luggage. Details will be provided with your final travel documentation.

Meals are included on all International flights but only some domestic flights. Details will be provided with your final travel documentation. For special requests, please contact us prior to departure.

All of our packages include Economy Airfares. To upgrade or reserve a particular seat please contact us and quote your booking reference number. Additional charges may apply.

Upgrades using Frequent Flyer points is not possible on our website. You may be able to upgrade with the airline once your booking is confirmed. Please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

We attempt to book direct flights only, however this can vary depending on flight availability and departure times. Please check your itinerary.

Free WIFI areas can be found at most hotels. Additional charges may apply.

Room types are available when you customise your layby. To request inter-connecting rooms please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Breakfast is included when specified in your booking.

Extra bedding or cots can be requested. Please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Most hotels detail their amenities on their website, these can include gym, spa, restaurants, pools and bar areas.

Check-in/check-out times vary at each hotel. To check times or request an early check-in or late check-out please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Mandatory resort fees may apply and must be paid directly to the hotel upon check-in. If applicable these will be indicated at time of booking.

A security deposit is required upon check in to cover incidentals during your stay.

Car hire can be arranged as part of your layby package at an additional cost. Please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Transfers to and from the airport to your hotel are included in your layby package. Transfers do not include pick up from your home to the airport. If you require further transfers, please contact us and quote your booking reference number.

Final itineraries include details of your trip, travel documentation and e-tickets. You will receive this via email and/or post at least 4 weeks prior to departure.

If you need to make any changes please contact us as soon as possible and quote your booking reference number.

Group bookings are available. We specialise in large groups, school tours, sports clubs and corporates. For more details contact us.

Personal accounts can be created with a user name and password. You can create and access your travel account at any time to check on your payment plan & review your itinerary.

Use Top Up Payments to make a catch-up or a bulk payment to your layby plan via credit or debit card. You can make as many Top Up Payments as you wish during the course of your layby. A Top Up Payment will automatically recalculate and reduce your instalment amount. Top Up Payments will not change your scheduled instalment dates. To make a Top Up Payment log in to Your Account.

Please add your passport details to My Account so we can ensure travellers names match those provided during the booking process.

When uploading your scanned passport, please ensure file size is no more than 1MB and the file type is a .jpg

We recommend insurance to help protect your holiday against any unforeseen emergencies during your layby and for the duration of your holiday. Chrisco Travel offers their customers a 15% discount on your travel insurance needs. Please use the link provided to enjoy this discount and ensure you are covered. Sure Save Travel Insurance

Promotion codes can be used in the box provided as you finalise your booking. Only 1 promotion code can be applied to each layby booking. Please check the expiry date.

You can email us with your inquiry and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours, or call Chrisco Travel on 1800 217 099

Please see Message from our CEO.

Some International destinations, like the USA, require travel visas for entry. Chrisco Travel does not organise this for you, however we are here to give you advise. Check here for visa requirements to your destination(s) http://visalink.com.au/visa-quick-check

Your passport must be valid for at least six months prior to your date of travel. To renew or apply for a passport click here

- Check the expiry date on your passport and ensure it has at least 6 months validity on it.
- Check Visa Requirements for travelling overseas.
- Get the right Travel Insurance cover for holiday peace of mind. Book now & receive a 15% discount!
- For the latest travel advice & warnings visit Department of Foreign Affairs.

- Travel Documents
- Passport for International Travel
- Photo ID for Domestic Travel
- Cash, Credit Card and/or Travel Card
- Padlock(s)for luggage
- Chargers & adaptors for phone or camera
- Any necessary medication
- Toiletries (for carry on less than 100ml)
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You can email us with your enquiry and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours, or call Chrisco Travel on 1800 217 099
We strongly recommend Travel Insurance when you layby your holiday.
Be covered for cancellations and travel emergencies.