CRUISE CONTEST
CONTEST RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. CONTEST
This giveaway contest (the “Contest”) entry is coordinated by Waterviewstravel (the “Contest Information Coordinator to bring it to your notice”) and Sponsored by Expedia Cruises, the Contest Sponsor. The entry to the contest starts on April 14, 2025 and ends on April 30th, 2025 (“Giveaway Period”).
2. ELIGIBILITY
This Contest is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
• Must have reached the legal age of majority in their state, province or territory of residence prior to the Giveaway Period.
• Must be a legal resident of Canada and or countries accepted by the sponsor.
• Must comply with the sponsor’s policies, as well Facebook, Linkedin, X and Instagram’s terms of use and community guidelines.
(an “Eligible Participant”).
Directors, employees, representatives, or agents of the Contest Information Coordinator and its subsidiaries and affiliates, media partners, advertising and promotional agencies, and members of the immediate family (parents, children, siblings and spouse, regardless of where they are domiciled) of any of the aforementioned persons are not eligible to enter the Contest.
3. SPONSOR
The Contest Coordinator is a Canadian corporation located at 4723 1st Street S.W, Suite#200, Calgary, T2G 4Y8; for questions or concerns, please contact: Service@waterviewstravel.com
4. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES
By participating in this giveaway, entrants agree to abide by these Rules and the decisions of the Contest Coordinator, which are final and binding.
5. HOW TO ENTER
No purchase is necessary.
To enter the Contest, an Eligible Participants must:
• Agree to sign up for the contest coordinator Waterviewstravel newsletter.
• Sign up for Expedia Cruises Newsletter and marketing, follow all the contest rules as defined by the Contest Sponsor, Expedia Cruises.
Although online access is required in order to enter the Contest, no purchase is necessary. Many public libraries, internet cafés, retail businesses and others offer free access to Internet.
6. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered an Eligible Entry, the participant must fill the form provided by Expedia Cruises, which is provided hereby and as defined below, all content associated with your entry (regardless of the method of entry) (the “Submission”) must: (i) be submitted and received in compliance with these Rules during the applicable Contest Period; (ii) include all required components and materials noted above (all as determined by the Contest Sponsor, Expedia Cruises in its sole and absolute discretion.
By participating in this Contest, including without limitation submitting an Eligible Entry, you signify that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Rules.
7. WINNER SELECTION
The decision of the Contest Sponsor is final. Waterviewstravel will not be involved in decisions that govern the selection of the winner nor determine their eligibility to win the prize.
By entering the Contest, each Eligible Participant agrees that their Eligible Entry complies with the Rules, and that Contest Sponsor may choose to disqualify an Eligible Participant from the Contest if it believes, in its sole discretion, that the Eligible Entry fails to comply with the Rules, including the following conditions and restrictions:
• Posts, pictures and/or videos must not be illegal, defamatory, hateful or in any way obscene, or disparage the Contest Sponsor or any other person or party;
• The Submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction where they are created, or that violates or infringes any third-party rights, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or any other intellectual property rights; and
• The Submission must not be inconsistent with the image and values of Contest Sponsor or contrary to the purpose of the Contest.
• By entering, each Eligible Participant warrants and represents the following with respect to each Submission: (i) the Eligible Participant is the sole and exclusive owner of or has all necessary rights with respect to the use of any content forming part of the Submission; (ii) Creative Work must be an original creation of the Eligible Participant; (iii) the Submission will not infringe on any rights of any third parties; and (iv) any third parties (if any) appearing in the Submission have given appropriate consents and permissions for the use of the images. The Contest Sponsor reserves the right to request releases from any third parties appearing in any Submission at any time. Failure to produce third party releases upon Contest Sponsor’s request may result in disqualification, as determined by Contest Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion.
• By entering this Contest, Eligible Participants agree that the Contest Sponsor and its media partners, advertising and promotional agencies and each of the foregoing entities’ respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns do not make any representation or warranty, or assume any liability beyond, where applicable, what has been described as the prize in these Rules.
8. WINNER NOTIFICATION
The potential winner will be notified by the Contest Sponsor, Expedia Cruises.
PRIZE
A European Cruise Vacation for 2 people up to a value of $13,000. All terms and conditions related to this contest are governed by the Contest Sponsor, Expedia Cruises.
The prize winner agrees and acknowledges that Waterviewstravel is will not be liable for any public statements made by the contest sponsor, any issues that may arise out of this contest nor changes to the rules and policies that govern this contest.
SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENT
While not an obligation, as a courtesy, the winner consents to mentioning Waterviewstravel and share at least one post on their personal social media accounts (including but not limited to Instagram, facebook, X, TikTok, etc) about the trip, featuring the Contest Coordinator’s services and using the designated hashtag(s) provided by the Contest Information Coordinator.
PUBLICITY
Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest constitutes the winner’s consent to use their name, likeness, and social media handles for promotional purposes without payment.
9. GENERAL CONDITIONS
a. The Contest Sponsor has indicated the terms and conditions on their entry form, which the participant shall fill and agree to.
b. The Contest Coordinator is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, or misdirected entries.
10. PRIVACY
Information collected from entrants is subject to the Contest Information Coordinator’s Privacy Policy.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, logos, designs, promotional materials, social media posts, web pages, is owned by Contest Sponsor. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized copying or use of any copyrighted material or intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
12. DISCLAIMER
This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, Meta, or the operators of X or LinkedIn.
13. GOVERNING LAW
This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and Contest Information Coordinator in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Alberta.
By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Rules and the rules, policies and decisions of the Contest Sponsor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.1
Do all accommodations have access to a water view?
We design all itineraries to help you enjoy water views wherever you go, provided your desired travel location is near a body of water.
Your itinerary in part or in full is designed to take you to places where you will enjoy a water view, either from your accommodation or the activities available to you. Please note that while we make every attempt to choose default accommodations with a water view, we cannot guarantee that every default accommodation or your particular room will have a water view as this is subject to the location, travel season, availability, booking time, etc.
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Q.2
Are all your Itineraries multi-stop?
Unless specified otherwise, all our itineraries are multi-stop to help you enjoy a variety of locations and activities.
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Q.3
Do you offer the full travel package of flights, car rental, hotel, insurance and activities?
Our itineraries include transport options to help you move around. You have the option to stay at the default accommodation in the itinerary (which in most cases has a water view) or modify your accommodation choice based on your personal preferences. We also recommend activities that help you to enjoy being near or on the water. We recommend that you purchase insurance from a reputable insurance carrier of your choice.
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Q.4
Are all the tours self-guided?
Unless specified otherwise or you purchase activities that involve guided tours, all the itineraries (tours) are self-guided.
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Q.5
What are the minimum and maximum number of travellers that can book a tour on your platform?
There is no set minimum or maximum numbers, all bookings depend on you and your travel plans. You can book to travel alone or with a group.
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Q.6
Are the tours suitable for all ages?
Most tours are suitable for all ages subject to the location, length of trip, activities involved and your personal circumstances. We encourage you to use your own judgment on what is suitable for you and your group.
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Q.7
We are travelling as a big group and we cannot find a single vehicle online to transport our group. Can you arrange for us to access a bigger vehicle or arrange a driver?
If you are a big group that needs to access a bigger vehicle, please contact us by email at: service@waterviewstravel.com so that we can assist you.
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Q.8
We have an idea of what we want to do or where we want to go but are not sure how to plan our trip. Can you help us?
Yes, we can help. Waterviews specializes in planning trips to places where you will enjoy spectacular water views or water activities worldwide. If you have any questions or a dream location not listed on our website, contact us at: service@waterviewstravel.com
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Q.9
I would like to go to a country or location that is currently not listed on your website. Can you help me plan my trip?
Yes, we can. We provide travel itineraries for travel worldwide.
Please contact us by email if you can’t find your travel location: service@waterviewstravel.com -
Q.10
Are meals, gratuities, insurance and local taxes included in these tours?
Unless otherwise specified, these trips do not include meals, gratuities or local taxes that may be chargeable by the accommodation and other service providers. Insurance is only included if you purchased it at the time of booking, otherwise, you are advised to buy insurance from a reputable provider to cover you during your travel.
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Q.11
What if my travel plans change?
From dreaming to planning and booking, we are with you every step of the way. Your well-being and enjoyment are our priorities. Our booking platform allows flexibility and we are happy to assist should your travel plans change. If your travel plans have changed, contact us right away at: service@waterviewstravel.com
Contact Us
Get in touch with our team.- Phone 1-800-735-9790
- Email service@waterviewstravel.com
- Address Suite 200, 4723 1st Street S.W, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Y8