Please be advised that First Bell Holiday is not an official cruise line. We are an independent, accredited travel agency (CLIA: 14017953) authorized to facilitate bookings and sell tickets on behalf of over 10 cruises. By utilizing our services, you acknowledge that we act as a third-party distributor and that additional service fees may apply to confirmed reservations.
1. Our Independent Status
First Bell Holiday operates exclusively as an independent travel agency. We are not affiliated with, owned by, endorsed by, or operated by any single cruise line, ship operator, or maritime company. We are not the carrier and we do not own, charter, or operate any vessels.
Our role is to assist travelers in researching, comparing, and booking cruise vacations across multiple cruise line partners. All actual cruise services — including transportation, accommodations, dining, entertainment, and shore experiences — are operated by the cruise line you ultimately book.
2. Use of Cruise Line Names and Brand References
Any mention of a cruise line, ship name, port, or destination on our website or in our communications is for informational and reference purposes only. All trademarks, logos, and brand names belong to their respective owners. The use of such names does not imply partnership, sponsorship, endorsement, or any official affiliation beyond the standard agency-to-cruise-line distribution relationship.
3. Informational Accuracy
We strive to keep all content on our website — including cruise descriptions, itineraries, pricing examples, and travel information — accurate and current. However, cruise lines update their offerings frequently, and pricing or itineraries displayed may not reflect the latest live availability.
Information provided on this website is intended for general reference. It should not be considered a binding offer. All cruise terms, conditions, and final pricing are determined at the time of booking and are subject to the cruise line's ticket contract.
4. Service Fees
First Bell Holiday may charge a service fee for planning, customization, and post-booking support work. Any such fee will be disclosed to you in writing prior to payment. Service fees are separate from cruise fares and are retained by First Bell Holiday. These fees compensate our advisors for the time invested in your reservation regardless of the cruise line selected.
5. Quotes and Promotional Offers
Promotions, discounts, onboard credits, or upgrade offers mentioned on our website or by our advisors are subject to cruise line availability and may be withdrawn or modified at any time without notice. Eligibility for promotions is determined solely by the cruise line.
6. No Travel or Legal Advice
While our specialists are experienced cruise planners, the information shared by First Bell Holiday should not be construed as legal, medical, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Travelers are responsible for verifying visa, vaccination, and entry requirements through official government sources before traveling.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to external sites such as cruise lines, travel insurance providers, or government resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Use of any third-party service is at your own discretion.
8. Photographs and Imagery
Photographs displayed on our website are used for illustrative purposes only. Cabin appearances, dining venues, public spaces, and shore destinations may differ from the images shown. Actual experiences are subject to ship class, season, and cruise line operations.
9. Limitation of Liability
First Bell Holiday is not responsible for any loss, injury, damage, illness, delay, or expense arising from the acts, omissions, or services of cruise lines, port authorities, transportation providers, hotels, or independent contractors associated with your travel. Our liability is limited to service fees collected directly by First Bell Holiday for the booking in question.
10. Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform our services due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to weather events, pandemics, civil unrest, government action, port closures, or other force majeure circumstances.
11. Acknowledgement
By visiting our website, contacting us, or completing a booking through First Bell Holiday, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Disclaimer along with our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us:
📞 (866) 886-3901
✉ contact@firstbellholiday.com
📍 1070 Morris Ave, Apt 1147, Union, NJ 07083, United States