Norwegian Cruise Line – Europe Cruise Giveaway

Entrants agree to the Terms and Conditions and that their personal information will be shared with and handled by NCL (the Prize Supplier) in accordance with NCL’s Privacy Policy at https://www.ncl.com/au/en/about-us/privacy-policy/. By opting in, entrants consent to receiving marketing communications from NCL.

Competition Terms & Conditions

Schedule

Promotion:           NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., d/b/a Norwegian Cruise Line – Europe Cruise Giveaway Competition

Promoter:             SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL, ABN 84 000 233 741, of Level 2, 10 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney 2000, Australia

Promotional Period:        Start Date: 12 February 2025 at 12.00am AEST |  End Date: 18 May 2025 at 23:59 AEST

Eligible entrants:               Permanent residents of Australia aged 18 years and over who are not ineligible to enter the Promotion under clause 2 of the Terms and Conditions (“Terms and Conditions”)(Entrants).

Entry Method: 

1. To enter the Competition, Entrants must purchase a Flexipass or Subscription to the 72nd Sydney Film Festival via the sff.org.au website, box office, or mail form (“Entry”).

2. Entrants must also consent to joining the marketing mailing list of Sydney Film Festival and Prize Supplier via an opt-in checkbox when booking or by informing the SFF staff of their opt-in to materials.

3. Each Flexipass or Subscription purchased will be considered one entry.

4. Entries made via Flexipass or Subscription purchases prior to 23.59 AEST on 6 May will have their entry doubled (two entries per purchased Flexipass or Subscription).

Winner: Determination Game of chance.

One (1) potential winner will be drawn via a random electronic draw at Level 2, 10 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Australia 2000 on 23 May 2025 (“Prize Draw Date”) and the Prize will be awarded to the first person drawn following winner validation and verification (“Winner”).

Number of Winners:       1

Winner Notification:        Winner will be notified via phone, or email, by 30 May 2025. The name of the Winner will also be published on www.sff.org.au from 30 May 2025 for a period of thirty (30) days. All reasonable efforts will be taken to contact the Winner. The Promoter takes no responsibility for unread, undelivered or incorrectly provided contact information.

If the Winner cannot be contacted and the Prize remains unclaimed at 5.00pm (AEDT) on 2 June 2025, a second potential winner will be drawn on 3 June 2025 (“Winner 2”) and will be deemed the Winner. Winner will be deemed to have forfeited the Prize and hence, will have no claim to the Prize.

Winner 2 will be notified by email and telephone within one (1) business day of 3 June 2025. The name of Winner 2 will also be published on www.sff.org.au from 4 June 2025 for a period of thirty (30) days. All reasonable efforts will be taken to contact the Winner.

The process outlined will be repeated until a Winner is contacted and accepts the Prize (allowing for the day time frames to be adjusted).

Prize:      The Prize is a nine (9) day Europe cruise for Winner and one (1) guest, staying in a balcony suite on board Norwegian Breakaway, sailing Italy, France & Spain. Prize also includes AUD$5,000 to be used towards flight costs and spending money. Flights, transfers and pre- or post-hotel accommodation are not included.

Prize is subject to the Special Conditions.

The cruise component of the Prize is to be delivered to the Winner by way of email.

The cash component of the Prize is to be delivered to the Winner by way of electronic bank transfer by 31 July 2025.

Prize Value: up to AUD$15,000

Prize Supplier:   NCL Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 80 607 578 781)

Special Conditions:        Prize/sailing must be completed before 31 December 2025.

Reservations and sailing are subject to cruise certificate terms and conditions. Prize excludes shore excursions and other personal expenditures. All other expenses not specified herein with respect to the Prize are the sole responsibility of the Winner, including any taxes and fees.

Each Winner and their guest must travel on the same cruise itinerary, or the certificate may be forfeited. Ships’ Registry: Bahamas and United States of America. While Entrants between eighteen (18) through twenty (20) years of age may enter this Promotion, they must travel and be accompanied by an adult twenty one (21) years or older on the sailing. Prize is not transferable and may not be given, bartered, sold, or exchanged for cash or another prize, except at Prize Supplier’s sole discretion due to unavailability for any reason and then only for a prize of equal or greater value.

Actual value of Prize under this Promotion may be lower or higher at the time of its fulfillment, and any difference between actual value and the stated value (if actual value is lower than stated value) will not be awarded. Prize Supplier is not responsible if any element of the Prize is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason. The Prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, and no substitution or cash redemption will be made except as provided herein at the cruise line’s sole discretion. Prize Supplier reserves the right, for whatever reason, to substitute the cruise giveaway (or any component thereof) for one of equal or greater value, which may include a different sailing, cabin category and cruise ship, or all of the above

The Prize and all elements of the Prize must be taken as and when offered or will be forfeited, and if forfeited, the Promoter will not be liable. The Prize is subject to any additional terms and conditions imposed by the relevant supplier or the Promoter, including booking and availability.

Each Winner and their guest must travel on the same itinerary and have all required valid passports and visas (with the term “valid” being defined as what is valid under United States and foreign laws) at the time of departure from the respective country including up to and including the time of return to the respective country. In the event for any reason the Winner does not have any required valid passport/visa at the time of departure neither such Winner and their guest may travel and the Prize will be forfeited in its entirety and nothing will be substituted in its place, but if at the time of departure such Winner does have any required valid passport/visa and his/her guest does not have required valid passport/visa, such Winner may travel unaccompanied by guest and such Winner may not choose a new guest. There are no deviations to travel allowed except as approved by the Prize Supplier in its sole discretion. Winner and their guest must abide by all cruise line policies and terms and conditions, including the requirements outlined at www.ncl.com.

In the event of any inconsistency between these Special Conditions and the Terms and Conditions of the Promotion, the Special Conditions will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

Entry into the Promotion

1. The Schedule above and all other entry instructions and prize information published by the Promoter form part of these Terms and Conditions. Each Entrant agrees and acknowledges that they have read these Terms and Conditions (and Schedule) and that entry into the Promotion constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions (and Schedule). All capitalised terms used in these Terms and Conditions have the meaning given in the Schedule, unless stated or as the context otherwise provides.

2. Entry is not open to:

a) directors, management, employees, officers and contractors of:

i. the Promoter,
ii. the Prize Supplier/s,
iii. any related bodies corporate of the Promoter and the Prize Supplier/s, and
iv. the agencies and companies associated with the Promoter or the Promotion; and

b) a spouse, de facto spouse, partner, guardian, parent, child or sibling (whether natural or by marriage or adoption) of any person set out in clause 2a).

3. Entries must be received by the Promoter during the Promotional All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter, not the time of transmission by the Entrant. Records of the Promoter and its agencies are final and conclusive as to the time of receipt.

4. Entrants may submit entries up to the Maximum of one entry per Flexipass or Subscription.

5. Any and all entries that are made using any automated entry means, computer entry service or any other mechanical or electronic means that allows an individual to automatically enter repeatedly are invalid and will be rejected by the Promoter.

6. All entries to the Promotion may be subject to verification by the Prize Supplier. Entrants must, within seven (7) days of being asked and at the Prize Supplier’s cost, allow the Prize Supplier to inspect and copy any documents that the Prize Supplier may request establishing eligibility to enter the Promotion, including but not limited to receipts, evidence of age, residence and identity. The Prize Supplier may decide in its sole discretion which documents are considered suitable for establishing eligibility to enter or If a Winner cannot provide suitable proof of eligibility to the Prize Supplier’s satisfaction, they forfeit their Prize in whole and no substitute or compensation will be offered.

7. The Prize Supplier may, at its absolute discretion, declare any or all entries made by an Entrant to be invalid if the Entrant:

a. fails to establish their entitlement to win the Promotion to the Prize Supplier’s satisfaction; or
b. fails to produce items as required by these Terms and Conditions or produces items that appear to be illegible, stolen, forged, reconstructed, altered, incomplete or tampered with in any way; or
c. appears, to the Promoter, to have tampered with, or benefited from tampering with, the entry process; or
d. has submitted an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions; or
e. has, in the opinion of the Promoter, engaged in conduct in entering the Promotion, which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the Promotion or Promoter.

Winners

8. The Winner will be determined from all valid and eligible entries received during the Promotional Period in accordance with the Winner Determination.

9. The Winner/s will be notified in accordance with the Winner Notification.

10. Reasonable attempts will be made to contact the Winner/s. If a Prize is:

a) not claimed by the Winner by the date specified by the Promoter or Prize Supplier; or
b) forfeited for any reason, that Prize will be awarded to the next Winner as per the process outlined in Winner Notification.

General prize terms

11. All Prize values are correct and based on the recommended retail value at the Start Date of the Promotion.

12. If a Prize or any part of a Prize is unavailable for any reason, the Promoter will, in its absolute discretion, substitute the Prize with another item of no lesser retail value.

13. Unless expressly stated as being included in the Prize/s, all other costs and expenses associated with taking the Prize/s become the responsibility of Winner/s and their guest/s, including but not limited to:

a) taxes
b) costs associated with inoculations, passports and/or visa applications;
c) transfers;
d) travel insurance;
e) spending money;
f) meals;
g) transport to/from an airport departure or return point;
h) any extra sightseeing or activities; and
i) all other incidental and ancillary costs incurred by Winner/s and/or their guest/s as a direct or indirect result of taking the Prize

14. Prizes cannot be refunded or exchanged and, except as expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions, cannot be taken as a monetary payment.

15. Prizes may be transferred at the Prize Supplier’s sole discretion. If the Prize Supplier exercises its discretion to allow a Winner to transfer their Prize, the transfer will be on the condition that the transferee accepts these Terms and Conditions and the Prize Supplier may require such acceptance in writing at its absolute discretion.

16. If for any reason a Winner does not (or is unable to) take their Prize or an element of their Prize at the time stipulated by the Prize Supplier, they forfeit that element of their Prize and no compensation or substitute will be offered.

17. The Prize Supplier reserves the right to refuse to allow an Entrant/Winner and/or their guest/s to take part or continue to take part in any aspects of the Promotion or Prize/s, for any inappropriate behaviour (including intoxication), if the relevant person does not or is not able to comply with any requirements normally associated with the particular activity or if the Promoter determines, based on the advice of an appropriate and relevant medical professional, that the relevant person is not sufficiently healthy or fit so as to safely participate in the Promotion or Prize/s.

18. Prizes may not, without the prior written consent of the Prize Supplier/s and the Promoter, be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including via online auction sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or services. If a Prize is sold or used in breach of this condition, the Promoter or the Prize Supplier/s may, at their absolute discretion, withdraw the Prize. Where a Prize has been withdrawn in accordance with this clause, no refund, substitute or compensation will be offered.

19. Winner/s should seek independent financial advice at the Winner’s sole expense regarding any tax implications relating to the Prize/s or acceptance of the Prize/s.

20. Prizes cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or special

21. Each Prize will be awarded to the person named in the winning entry as judged in accordance with the Winner Determination.

22. Each Prize will be awarded in the Prize Supplier’s sole discretion. The Promoter may invalidate any prize claim where the Winner has breached these Terms and Conditions or otherwise failed to comply with any requirement under these Terms and Conditions.

23. It is a condition of accepting the Prize/s that the Winner/s and their guest/s must sign a legal release or releases in a form determined by the Promoter and/or Prize Supplier/s in their absolute discretion.

Holiday prize terms

24. Where a Prize includes international or domestic travel, the Winner and their guest/s must ensure that they have valid documentation for travel, including but not limited to valid passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at every destination. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be the sole responsibility of the Winner and their guest/s. If the Winner or their guest/s are refused entry to any destination for any reason, they forfeit the Prize and no compensation or substitute will be offered.

25. Winner/s and their guest/s are solely responsible for arranging and paying for their airfares with the airlines.

26. Winner/s and their guest/s are responsible for any amendment fees issued by airlines or suppliers once booking is confirmed and ticketed.

27. The Prize Supplier and Promoter take no responsibility for any schedule changes that may have to be adjusted depending on the airlines’ departure city and their current flight schedule.

28. The Promoter and the Prize Supplier/s make no representation as to the safety conditions or any other conditions that may exist at any destination.

Publicity

29. By accepting a Prize, Winner/s and their guest/s agree that:

a) if requested by the Promoter or the Prize Supplier, the Winner/s and their guest/s will:

i. provide comments about the Promotion and/or a photo or audio-visual clip of themselves; and
ii. participate in any promotional activity in connection with the Promotion or the Prize;

b) the Promoter or Prize Supplier may use their name, image, comments, photographs or audio-visual clips (Materials) for publicity and promotional purposes in any form of media, without reference or compensation to the Winner/s and their guest/s or any other person;

c) the Promoter or Prize Supplier may use, reproduce, edit and communicate to the public the Materials at any time in any form of media;

d) the Promoter or Prize Supplier may license, authorize or otherwise transfer the rights in the Materials to others to do the same; and

e) the Winner/s and their guest/s unconditionally and irrevocably consent to any act or omission that would otherwise infringe any of their moral rights in the Materials and waive all moral rights in the Materials.

Use of social media

30. The following terms apply to the extent that the Promotion is conducted on, advertised or promoted on a social media platform owned by a third party (Platform Operator):

a) each Entrant acknowledges and agrees that the Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, any Platform Operator.

b) each Entrant releases each Platform Operator and its associated companies from all liabilities arising in respect of the Promotion;

c) to the extent relevant to the Promotion, the Promoter agrees and each Entrant must agree to adhere to the prevailing terms and conditions of each Platform Operator;

d) Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Promoter and Prize Supplier and not to the Platform Operator;

e) Entrants are solely responsible and liable for any content or information they transmit to other users of the Platform Operator; and

f) any questions, comments or complaints about the Promotion must be directed to the Promoter not the Platform Operator.

Limitation of liability

31. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, as well as any other implied warranties under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 or similar State and Territory consumer protection laws (Non-Excludable Guarantees). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter, its associated agencies and companies and those agencies and companies associated with or involved in the Promotion (including each of their respective directors, officers, employees, servants, contractors and agents past and present) exclude all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury or death; or any loss or damage; whether direct, indirect, special or consequential (including loss of opportunity and loss of profit), arising in any way out of the Promotion or the Prize/s.

32. Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter and the Prize Supplier, along with their associated agencies and companies and those agencies and companies associated with or involved in the Promotion (including each of their respective directors, officers, employees, servants, contractors and agents past and present) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury or death; or any loss or damage; whether direct, indirect, special or consequential (including loss of opportunity and loss of profit), arising in any way out of:

a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether under the Promoter’s or Prize Supplier’s control);

b) any incorrect or inaccurate information, caused either by users, by any of the equipment or programming associated with or used in connection with the Promotion, or by any technical error that may occur in the course of the Promotion;

c) any delays or failures in any telecommunications services or equipment;

d) any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, theft, destruction, unauthorized access or third party interference;

e) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter and the Prize Supplier;

f) any variation in Prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;

g) any tax liability incurred by a Winner or Entrant;

h) if a Prize or any part of a Prize is unavailable for any reason; or

i) use of the Prize/s.

33. If a Prize is to be delivered directly to a Winner by a third party supplier, the Promoter and the Prize Supplier accept no responsibility or liability for any delay or failure by the third party to deliver the Prize, any loss or damage to the Prize, any delay or failure relating to the Prize itself or failure by the third party supplier to meet any obligations in these Terms and Conditions or otherwise.

General

34. The Promoter reserves the right to take any action necessary in its sole discretion at any time, as appropriate.

35. If there is a dispute concerning the conduct of the Promotion, the decision of the Prize Supplier is final and binding on each Entrant and no correspondence will be entered into.

36. Prize/s and participation in this Promotion may be subject to additional terms and conditions imposed by third parties. Entrants and Winner must comply with any such additional terms and conditions. The Promoter and Prize Supplier do not accept any responsibility and is not liable for any additional conditions imposed on the taking of a Prize or participation in the Promotion. The terms and conditions which apply to a Prize at the time it is issued to a Winner will prevail over these Terms and Conditions, to the extent of any inconsistency.

37. If for any reason any aspect of this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, without limitation, by reason of computer virus, communications network failure, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failure, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter and Prize Supplier, the Promoter and Prize Supplier reserve the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion and invalidate any affected entries, or suspend or modify a Prize, as appropriate.

38. Any attempt to cause damage to any website or the information on any website associated with this Promotion or to otherwise undermine the fair and legitimate operation of this Promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. The Promoter and the Prize Supplier/s reserve the right to seek damages in the fullest extent permitted by law if any such attempt is made, whether that attempt results in any such damage, interference or undermining.

39. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales.

40. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

41. These Terms and Conditions and the Schedule constitute the entire terms and conditions between each Entrant and the Promoter with respect to the The Promoter may alter, modify, or amend these Terms and Conditions and the Schedule, as appropriate.

Privacy

42. The Promoter and Prize Supplier are bound by applicable privacy law, including but not limited to the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1998. The Promoter will collect Entrants’ personal information in connection with this Promotion and both the Promoter and Prize Supplier will use and handle the personal information for the purposes of administration of the Competition in accordance with these Terms and Conditions as well as in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy at https://www.sff.org.au/privacy-policy/ and the Prize Supplier’s Privacy Policy at https://www.ncl.com/au/en/about-us/privacy-policy. The Prize Supplier’s Privacy Policy contains information regarding:

a) the data collected; and

b) how the data is used.

43. The Prize Supplier may also use the personal information of an Entrant for marketing purposes in accordance with their Privacy Policy if the Entrant has opted in to be contacted by the Prize Supplier at the time of entry.