From €999 per person in an inside cabin, valid for departure on 11 July 2026 Prices based on two people sharing a cabin

What’s included

• 7-night cruise aboard MS Renaissance in an inside cabin with full board

• Soft drinks, house wine and beer during lunch and dinner

• Shows and entertainment on board

• Return coach transfers from Antwerp, Ghent, Liège, Lummen or Vilvoorde

Not included

• Travel and cancellation insurance

• Meals, activities, excursions and entrance fees not listed in the programme

• Personal expenses

• Any services not explicitly mentioned

Optional: All-Inclusive supplement = €140 per person

Travel Documents

• Travel documents: All Belgian nationals* (children and babies included) must be in possession of an international e-passport (biometric) containing min. 2 blank pages, valid at day of entry and during the entire stay. Connections recommends to let common sense prevail and to build in some slack in terms of validity. Often unforeseen circumstances (weather factors, volcanoes, and threats all kinds) are the cause of a mandatory postponed return date. A credit card is required upon check-in at the hotels and also when renting a car.Please keep this in mind. We strongly recommend you to print out the Esta- or Eta permit and to have it on you while you travel to avoid problems.

• All passengers who travel to and /or via the U.S. must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure. The ESTA procedure must be requested via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and paid by a personal credit card only.

• Travellers with a non-Belgian nationality and / or travellers travelling on a foreign passport are invited to spontaneously report this matter to the Connections travel consultant and shall contact their respective embassy (s) or Consulate (ate) to obtain the latest updates concerning all current travel requirements and documents. They must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and pay by a personal credit card only.

Insurances

Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.

Tailored travel

The tours in our brochures are just a few examples of travel itineraries possible. Our trips can be tailored to suit your specific needs. If you want to book a specific destination or combine it with a mini-tour then we will gladly make you a tailor-made offer. For a personalised day-by-day program please contact our destination experts.

Would you like to travel in a group; with your entire family, friends or colleagues? (min. 10 people required). Put our know-how to the test and send us your details and wishes. We will gladly turn the blueprints of your trip into a detailed quote and a lasting memory for you to cherish. Contact our Connections’ Group Service by e-mail at groups@connections.be or by telephone on +32 (0)2/550 01 65. We would love to hear from you.

Health

No mandatory vaccinations. To verify the latest updates on health requirements, please surf to https://www.itg.be.
Medical interventions and costs can soon become outrageous in the U.S.A. Reflect before leaving and subscribe a decent travel insurance. Our protections All-in Premier insurance was especially designed specifically for travel to the U.S.A. and provides ample cover for all major calamities (fly-on-time and natural disasters included)!

Time zones

The United States span 4 time zones:

• Eastern (- 6 h)

• Central (- 7 h)

• Mountain (- 8 h)

• Pacific (- 9 h)

Payments methods

A personal credit card is required upon check-in at the hotels and also when renting a car. The most convenient method of payment is by credit card but cash euros and dollars in small amount come in handy. Inform yourself timely, as from January 15, 2015 your Visa and/or MasterCard credit card (and possibly other types of credit cards) has automatically been set to "not for use in the US, for US car rental agencies and during cruises under the American flag".

You must then apply for a release of your credit card. This may be done prior to your arrival in the U.S. (in your bank branch or via the telephone number listed on the back of your credit card or by means of a special form available for PC banking) as well as after arrival in the US (through a withdrawal at an ATM. Please note, in this case there will be a transaction fee charged to your account). The same applies to the Maestro function in your bank card.

Price Deal
A cruise is very affordable and value for money is top-notch. A lot has already been included in the price.

Comfortable
You only have to pack and unpack your suitcase once and still get everywhere.

Variety
A different destination every day: from magnificent cities and new cultures to breathtaking white beaches.

Activities
Numerous excursions and activities are organized on board and on land, from jeep safaris to dance sessions, from various sports to cooking demonstrations. Or just do nothing, and relax by the pool or the beach. At sunset, the spectacle begins on board. Cabaret, stand-up comedians, magic shows and real broadway shows will amaze you every night.

Ideal for families
When you are a child, cruising is an experience. A beautiful swimming pool, a kids' club full of friends and a restaurant whit endless possibilities for children. And if you want to have a romantic dinner with just the two of you in the evening, you can often arrange a babysitter through the reception.

Satisfaction
A first cruise experience is a more than a pleasant surprise for most passengers!

Young, modern and freestyle cruising!
Connections has selected the ideal shipping company for you. We have partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line, the first cruise line to introduce Freestyle cruising. Freestyle cruising is flexible cruising. Eat wherever, when and with whom you want, a varied selection in different restaurants and no dress code.

PRACTICAL INFO

Fleet
The fleet consists of modern, young ships with many facilities and are very suitable for couples and families with children. For the latter, there are several children's clubs, divided by age category.
Of course, there are also plenty of activities for adults: play a game of table tennis with 1 of the other guests, take part in a wine or art seminar, watch a cooking demonstration or simply work out in the gym. Let yourself be pampered in the spa, book an exotic hot-stone massage or just do nothing! On board, flexibility and freedom are paramount.

Cabins
If you book an inside cabin, your sleeping area will have no windows. If you only plan to sleep there, that's no problem, there are plenty of views aboard the rest of the ship. Outdoor cabins do have a window so you can enjoy a view from your own room. You can also book an outside cabin with a private balcony. This way you can relax in peace and privacy and enjoy the view and the outdoors.

Premium All Inclusive
Your cruise will be one without worries! Thanks to Norwegian Cruise Line's unique premium all-inclusive, you know exactly what your trip will cost.

Meals
You will stay in full board on your cruise. In addition to the general restaurants, there are (depending on the ship) up to 12 specialty restaurants, such as a steakhouse and French or Italian-style restaurants. Asian cuisine is also represented, with Teppanyaki, a contemporary example of show cooking for 10 people, highly recommended. For some restaurants there is an extra charge and reservations are recommended.

Drinks
Cocktails, beer, wines by the glass, soft drinks, fresh juices and hot drinks are included in all bars, lounges and restaurants at any time of the day.

Internet
New! You get 60 minutes of free internet per person.

Tips
All gratuities are also included in your trip.

Optional excursions
To make your trip complete, the shipping company offers you various excursions.
These excursions will give you the chance to discover the local atmosphere.
These excursions can be booked and paid for on board the ship.

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