YOUR COSMOS HOLIDAY CAN BE MOVED WITHOUT INCURRING ANY CANCELLATION FEES FOR TRAVEL

October 14, 2021

In response to ongoing travel restrictions and government advisements, we have made the thoughtful decision to suspend operations through December 31, 2021. Some domestic tours will continue.

Given these circumstances, Cosmos continues our program designed to give our travellers flexibility when considering their travel plans.

Through this program, Cosmos is allowing guests with bookings on any suspended travel dates to move dates easily and without incurring cancellation fees*.  

You are free to move your booking to any Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways) holiday for any destination. If you are not ready to choose your new holiday, the full value paid to us will be provided via a Future Booking Credit, redeemable for any future departure through to 2023, and is transferrable.

To make the transition easier, this Plan includes an additional bonus credit. This bonus credit of up to $300 per person will be in addition to your Future Booking Credit, redeemable for any future travel through 2023:

• Bonus credit of $300 for Avalon Waterways
• Bonus credit of $150 for Globus
• Bonus credit of $80 for Cosmos, Escapes by Globus & Monograms

To decline this offer and cancel, those on holidays that have been suspended with departures December 31, 2021 must advise us by October 31, 2021**.

And for added flexibility for future travel plans, we’re also offering a Peace of Mind Travel Plan, allowing you to move your 2022 or 2023 booking to any other date, departure or brand up until your final payment date. Click here for details:

*Peace of Mind Travel Plan offer valid for suspended departures through December 31, 2021. Refund in the form of a Future Booking Credit, redeemable for travel departing by December 31, 2023. The new booking bonus will be in addition to the Future Booking Credit amount. Future Booking Credit is not redeemable for cash and bonus amount not transferrable. Only one booking bonus per person can be applied per reservation. New bookings made with the Future Booking Credit are non-refundable and SafetyNet Protection cannot be applied. Does not include any airline fees, and the new booking is subject to any increase in holiday price for 2022 or 2023 travel. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and other restrictions may apply.

**Cancellation refund for suspended departures December 31, 2021 follow our trip cancellation procedure, including refund to the form of payment made of monies paid to the Globus family of brands equal to the amount paid on your original booking.  Suspended departures December 31, 2021 must be advised by October 31, 2021 to receive a refund. Refunds may take up to 6 weeks for processing. 

Cancellations for tours that have not been suspended follow our regular trip cancellation policy. Deposits remain non-refundable and applicable final payment dates still apply. Applicable price of the new tour/cruise/package applies. May be withdrawn any time. Refer to Terms & Conditions for details. 

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TRAVEL UPDATE (AS OF OCTOBER 14, 2021)
In response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, the elevated travel restrictions and government advisements across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Cosmos is voluntarily and temporarily pausing operations for travellers from the Asia Pacific region who are booked on departures through December 31, 2021. Operations of select domestic tours will continue.

Our guest services team is in contact with guests affected by this suspension in order to adjust their plans for future travel.

FOR UPCOMING TRAVEL (Departures through December 31, 2021)

With the temporary suspension of operations, Cosmos is offering the option to move travel dates for suspended departures December 31, 2021 as follows:

• Affected guests can move their holiday to any other itinerary, destination, brand (Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways) or date in 2022 or 2023 without penalty and with an additional re-booking credit through our Peace of Mind Travel Plan*. To expedite the process and ensure guests have adequate time to adjust travel plans without worry, we have automatically assigned this booking protection in the form of a Future Booking Credit to all guests with upcoming departures.
• Guests can decline this offer and cancel outright if we are notified by October 31, 2021*. After that date, the Future Booking Credit is the only option.

We understand this is a time of hesitation and concern in the world of travel, but are committed to ensuring our guests and their travel advisors manage through this period with the right options, adequate time, and high levels of attention and consideration. As we do our best to help each and every one of our guests, both with current and pending travel plans, we greatly appreciate your confidence and loyalty.

Of course we continue to monitor this situation closely and carefully to determine if additional modifications and updates are needed, always with safety and guest well-being in mind.

For questions, updates or booking inquiries, contact 1300 230 234 in Australia. If you have booked through a Travel Agent, they may have service or cancellation fees which will apply. Please contact your Travel Agent for details.

*Peace of Mind Travel Plan offer valid for suspended departures through December 31, 2021 until further notice. Refund in the form of Future Booking Credit, redeemable for travel departing by December 31, 2023. The new booking bonus will be in addition to the Future Booking Credit amount. Future Booking Credit is not redeemable for cash. Only one booking bonus per person can be applied per reservation. Changes in airfare may apply, and the new booking is subject to any increase in holiday price for 2022 or 2023 travel. 

Cancellation refund for the suspended 2021 tours and cruises follow our trip cancellation procedure, including refund to the form of payment made of monies paid to the Globus family of brands equal to the amount paid on your original booking. To receive a refund for suspended departures December 31, 2021 must be advised by October 31, 2021. 

**Cancellation penalties refer to applicable cancellation fees within final payment. Deposits remain non-refundable. Cancellation fee waiver applies to all Globus family of brands holidays with the exceptions of anything that includes specific payment conditions, such as some non-Avalon Waterways operated cruises, select rail package inclusions and certain destinations. Does not include any airline fees. May be withdrawn any time.