The 2009 Mennonite Heritage Cruise in Ukraine
Odessa to Kyiv via Crimea - Sep 29 to Oct 14, 2009
Cruise Cost:

2009 Cruise prices:
Main Deck      $4175.00 CAD/$3625.00 USD
Upper Deck     $4375.00 CAD/$3800.00 USD
Boat Deck       $4575.00 CAD/$3975.00 USD
Flight Arrangements by request (call Marina at 416-915-2827 or 1-800-387-1488 ext 2827)
Canadian departures: We are able to offer seats on both Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Both are Star Alliance members making it possible to collect  Aeroplan  points. Stopovers in Europe are possible, Frankfurt or Munich for Lufthansa and Vienna  for Austrian Airlines. We can help you with your stopover plans in Europe. It is also possible for us to make reservations with other airlines if required.

US departures: We are able to offer seats on Austrian Airlines. Connecting flights are with United Airlines. Stopovers in Vienna are possible. We can help you with your travel plans in Europe. It is also possible for us to make reservations with other airlines if required.

Download site for passengers registering on the 2009 cruise
Key documents in Adobe Acrobat format
(you can download a free Acrobat Reader from the Internet)

2009 Cruise Brochure
Booking form for Canadians
Booking form for Americans
Travel Insurance for Canadians
Travel Insurance for Americans

There is an FAQ ("Frequently Asked Questions") page dealing with
many aspects of the cruise

Your return mailing should include:
Completed booking form (both pages) and payment
Give us as much detail as you can. If you are not sure of the Mennonite village requests do not worry. They can be given at a later date and refined with genealogical information. Direct any specific village questions to Walter Unger whose email address is  walterunger@ica.net.
Payment for the Mennonite Heritage Cruise can be made by cheque or by credit card (information on booking form)

We will require a photocopy of your passport sent to us in July  with your final payment. Passports must be valid until  April 15, 2010, 6 months from your Ukraine departure date. Canadian and US citizens are not required to have visas to enter Ukraine for periods of less than 3 months.

Schedule of Payments
1. Deposit of $1600CAD/$1400USD with application.
2. Insurance payment at time of deposit
3. Final tour payment due July 17, 2009

Mailings to Registered Passengers (email or by regular mail)
1. Receipt of deposit along with insurance confirmation for those who have bought insurance and air itinerary for those who have requested air.
2. Early  2009 - Reading list, background notes, etc.  (also available on our Internet site)
3. July - invoice for final payment
3. September  2009 - Tickets & travel documents.

Mennonite Heritage Cruise and Cancellation Policy
Once you have made your deposit, a firm contract exists between you and Vision2000 Travel Group. If you decide to cancel 60 days or earlier before departure your payment will be refunded minus a $500 CAD administrative fee.  Refund is subject to airline cancellation penalties. After this period no refunds are given.

Travel insurance:  This information must  be completed on your booking form. If you do not wish to buy insurance you must sign the form to let us know.  If you cannot decide,  it is best  to say YES. We will send you the cost according to what you have booked. You can then cancel if you do not wish to take the insurance. Direct your insurance questions to Jane Clemens by telephone 1-800-387-1488 ext 2243 or by email  janec@vision2000.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you and greeting you on the 2009 Mennonite Heritage Cruise in Ukraine.

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