What To Expect

DEPOSITS & MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS

Make an initial deposit, then the remaining balance will be split into equal interest free monthly installment payments. 

Reservation Payment Plan: monthly, November 1st, 2023 – July 1, 2024.

10% per person Deposit for all reservations made before July 1, 2024

50% per person deposit for all reservations made July 2, 2024 – August 18, 2024.

100% pay in full for all reservations made after August 19, 2024

 

$35.00 Late Payment Fee (all payments not made within designated T&C timeframe)

Guests with 2 or more consecutive missed payments may be canceled, non-refundable (at our discretion)

All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Inked@Sea strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance.

Paid In Full

Inked@Sea offers a 5% discount on all reservations paid in full before August 18, 2024 at Midnight EST.

MILITARY DISCOUNT

All active duty, retired or 100% disabled members of the United States Armed Forces are eligible for a 5% discount on the full fare of their cabin. In order to receive this discount, one of the following must be submitted within 30 days of initial deposit by emailing reservations@inkedatsea.com.

Copy of a current military LES (Leave and Earnings statement)

Copy of military retirement or honorable discharge (DD-214 or DD-256) 

Cadets: Letter from Commander or a copy of a military pay stub

Please black out social security number prior to submitting. Limit 1 cabin discount per military member. Alternative presentation methods (fax, mail, etc) can be coordinated by calling Inked@Sea Reservations at (877) 227-7497.

Please Note: Documentation is not kept on file from prior reservations and must be submitted with each new reservation in order for discount to be applied.

AUTOMATIC BILLING

All installment payments will be automatically charged on the first of each month to the credit card you have assigned for payment, which can be updated via your Inked@Sea account. If you need to make any changes to your payment plan due dates, please contact Inked@Sea prior to your due date by emailing reservations@inkedatsea.com, or calling (877) 227-7497.

BOOK NOW, PAY LATER

Inked@Sea has partnered with Uplift to offer you affordable and flexible monthly payment plan options that allow you to book your cabin now and pay over time, even after we've sailed, in bite-sized installments. Uplift must be selected at the time of booking, it cannot be added onto an already existing reservation.

>> Uplift FAQs

CANCELLATION

Due to the unique nature of our event, any and all cabin reservation cancellations, Inked@Sea offered shore excursions, and the additional taxes/fees/gratuities amount of $230/pp, are non-refundable for any amount or any reason, and cancellation forfeits all payments. There is NO exceptions to our cancellation policy.

Please Note: Although travel insurance is offered to guests during the reservation process, all travel insurance policy sales and payments are made directly with Travel Guard and are non-refundable. To review insurance policy benefits, terms and conditions, please contact Travel Guard directly at 800-826-4919.  

For information on cancellation by Inked@Sea and/or Virgin Voyage’s, please refer to the Terms & Conditions.

CHANGE FEES

Lead Guests are obligated for the full cruise fare and fees of the occupancy level of your cabin selected during the reservation process, even if you do not provide additional guest information to us.

The Lead Guest is not allowed to change their name within the reservation. At least one original and/or lead guest name must remain on the reservation. If all original guests cancel, this is considered a full cancellation without refund, and name changes will not be allowed.

The Lead Guest is solely responsible for initiating or authorizing changes to the reservation, and must agree in writing to any changes made to the reservation, and must submit all requested changes using our Name Change Request Form.

NAME and CABIN NUMBER changes can be made up until 30 days prior to sailing (if allowed by the cruise line), and will be assessed the following administrative fees per change:

$75.00 Change Fee (Cabin/Name) through July 1, 2024

$100.00 Change Fee (Cabin/Name) July 2, 2024 – September 3, 2024

$150.00 Change Fee (Cabin/Name) within 2 weeks of sailing

In all cases of name changes, the NEW guest must make full payment. Once that payment has been made, then the applicable amounts paid by the ORIGINAL guest will be refunded directly to the original guest, less the cost of the name change fee.

All Name Change requests must be submitted in writing via our Name Change Request Form.

The date that such notice of change is received via these forms will determine the applicable fees per the above schedule. No exceptions will be made.

Please Note: Your cabin number is subject to change without notice at the discretion of Inked@Sea or the cruise line. VIP package purchases are NOT TRANSFERABLE (except for name changes within Platinum VIP Suites).

LATE PAYMENT FEES

Late Fees will be applied per guest for each cabin that does not remit payment by the required payment due dates. 

Should any of your automatic payments be declined or returned by your bank you will have up to 10 days to resolve the issue. After 10 days, Inked@Sea will automatically charge delinquent accounts an Administrative Late Fee of $35.00. This fee will be added to your outstanding payment amount. Payments received will be applied first to cover the administrative fee, then the remaining amount of the payment will be applied to your reservation balance.

The 10-day grace period is for payments that are due on the first of the month only. If you request to change your payment due date, and that payment is declined or returned by your bank, you will have 24 hours to resolve this issue or a $35.00 late fee will be applied to your account.

If you miss two or more consecutive payments, your reservation is subject to cancellation without refund.

For all reservations made prior to November 1, 2023, where payment in full has not been received by 11:59p-ET on November 1, 2023 Inked@Sea reserves the right to consider that reservation canceled, and to charge the applicable cancellation penalties.

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT INFO

Prices are subject to change and to availability. All rates are per person. Add $230 per person for government taxes, port charges, ticketing fees, and pre-paid service gratuities for shipboard staff.

If the total deposit amount required for your reservation (based on your cabin's occupancy level) has not been paid in full within 48-hours of booking, Inked@Sea reserves the right to discard and refund that reservation in its entirety.

Most major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Payment by check is also accepted, but only when prior arrangements have been made and when submitted by mail or overnight courier.

Third Party Credit Cards

We only accept third party credit card payments (from a person not attending the cruise) when a Third Party Credit Card Authorization Form is signed by the card holder. If you are paying with a Third Party Credit Card, please click this link to complete our credit card authorization form. Please return to us within 48 hours of booking. CLICK HERE to download and complete a Third Party Credit Card Authorization Form.

Inked@Sea has partnered with Uplift to offer you an additional financing option. With easy, affordable and flexible monthly installments, Uplift gives you the freedom to book your vacation now and pay over time! Even if you decide to book your reservation just days before we set sail, rest easy knowing you'll be able to pay your balance after the cruise!

How Uplift Works

Select Uplift at Checkout

• Add your trip to the cart just like you normally would. When you are ready to book, choose Uplift as your form of payment.

Quick & Easy

• Provide a few pieces of information and receive a quick decision.

Enjoy Now

Enjoy your trip now and pay for it over time with fixed monthly installments.

• Please Note: Uplift is a separate, third-party service that is not being offered by Inked@Sea. Inked@Sea shall in no way be liable for any claims, liabilities or causes of action you may have arising out of or related to your Agreement with Uplift. All questions related to your Uplift payment plan should be directed to the Uplift Customer Service team at (844) 257-5400.

Inked@Sea RESERVATIONS ACCOUNT

Each person attending Inked@Sea must have a Reservations Account. An Inked@Sea Account is your personal reservations profile, which will allow you to book, make payments, and otherwise access and update your reservation information. Having an Inked@Sea Account will help to make your Inked@Sea experience smoother, allowing you to add items to your reservation such as travel insurance, provide any dietary or medical needs you may have, and keep track of your trip history.

If you haven’t already registered for an account, you can do so by clicking here. If you have forgotten your Inked@Sea Reservations username and/or password, you may retrieve them by clicking here and following the instructions. If you are still unable to retrieve your account information, you may click here to contact us for assistance.

LEAD GUEST

The guest who places a reservation for a cabin onboard Inked@Sea will be considered that cabin's "Lead Guest" and is the "owner" of that reservation. The Lead Guest is ultimately responsible for making sure that all deposits and reservation payments are kept current by all guests on the reservation who have been assigned financial responsibility. Financial default of any guests on the reservation become the responsibility of the Lead Guest to resolve, or be subject to increased occupancy fees and/or cancellation.

CABINMATES

If you know who will be traveling with you prior to making your reservation, please have each person register for an Inked@Sea Reservations account before you reserve your cabin. You will then be able to easily add them to the cabin at the time you make your reservation online. If you don't know who your cabinmate(s) will be prior to reserving, no problem, you can add them at a later time. Please Note: We must receive your cabinmates information no later than 30 days prior to sailing.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Inked@Sea is an experience created exclusively for adults, and the minimum age to book and sail is 18 years old.

PREGNANCY POLICY

Per Virgin Voyage’s Pregnancy Policy, and due to limitations of medical care, both on board and in various ports of call, women who have entered or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy, at any time during the cruise, will not be allowed to board or sail with the ship. For additional information, please click here.

ADA CABIN AVAILABILITY

The ship has several cabin categories to choose from but availability is limited. Please call one of our reservations specialists at (877) 227-7497 in order to book ADA cabins over the phone, as they are not available to book online.

For additional information regarding Accessibility options on board the ship you may click here, or view complete information on Virgin Voyage’s website by clicking here.