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Cruising 101: Expert advice from our Cruise Specialists!
Travel Documents & Tickets Please note that tickets may arrive as late as the week of sailing. When you have received your travel documents, please be sure to verify that your ticket information is complete and accurate. If an error is found, contact our office and we will promptly correct it.
Proof of Citizenship
Due to new security measures, all cruise lines now
require proof of citizenship and photo
identification. You must carry a valid
passport and current photo identification with you
on your trip. No photocopies will be
accepted. Passports must be valid for a minimum of
six months after your return home. Cruise lines
reserve the right to deny you boarding if you do not
produce these documents.
What to Pack
Motion Sickness If you happen to experience motion sickness during your cruise, most cruise lines will offer complimentary sea sickness medication, available at your ship's Guest Relations desk. For more severe cases, professionally trained medical staff is available onboard for assistance. Customary charges apply to services and medical care provided.
What to Wear
Dress comfortably and as
you would for a
land-based resort. As a
suggestion for port
wear, it is best to keep
in mind the
temperatures, humidity
levels and local customs
of your cruise
destinations. You may
also wish to consult
your Cruise Expert for
more
destination-specific
information.
Transfers
Optional transfers from
the airport to the
cruise line terminal on
the same day of
departure are not
included in the cruise
fare, but are available
for a nominal fee.
Embarkation Start your cruise early! Arrive 3-4 hours prior to the scheduled cruise departure time and you will be able to sit back and relax as your baggage is taken care of. Please observe departure times carefully to avoid the disappointment of being denied boarding onto the ship.
Shore Excursions
To make the most of an
enriching cruise
vacation, be sure to
participate in at least
one optional shore
excursion. Depending on
the port of call visited
by your itinerary,
excursions can vary from
a relaxing sightseeing
tour to an adventurous
white water rafting
expedition.
Baggage
Baggage tags will be
sent to you along with
your cruise documents.
To avoid discrepancies
and/or delays due to
lost or misplaced
luggage, please complete
and attach these tags to
your luggage before you
leave home.
Cruise Fare Amenities What's Included:
What's Not Included:
Tipping
Gratuities are given to
the shipboard service
staff to award them for
their efforts. Most
major cruise lines have
implemented an automatic
gratuity program
directly charged to
guests' onboard
accounts. Guests will
always have the
flexibility of
increasing, decreasing
or eliminating the
suggested amount at
their own discretion. If
your preference is to
offer tip in the
traditional style of
presenting cash in
envelopes, you may still
choose to do so.
Rebooking Onboard Guest loyalty is significantly valued by cruise lines. If you choose to book a future cruise while still onboard the ship, you will be able to enjoy exceptional benefits, varying from discounted cruise fares to stateroom upgrades and shipboard credits. A small deposit amount is required by the cruise line, but without any immediate commitment to a specific destination or sail date.
Cashless Accounts Cruise lines have made life onboard a cruise a worry-free cashless society. Upon boarding, each guest is issued an identity card serving as a room key as well as an onboard charge card for shipboard purchases. Guests can choose to have their shipboard charge card linked to a credit card, debit card, or traveler's checks. Cash can also be used, provided that an initial cash deposit is made and additional refills are made to the onboard credit account.
Spa & Enrichment Programs For a special luxurious spa treatment that you've been longing to experience, or an enrichment program you don't want to miss, be sure to plan your onboard spa and health activities ahead of time. We strongly recommend booking these popular appointments on the first day of embarkation.
Dining Reservations Cruise lines do their best to comply with your requests for particular dining times and table sizes, although they are not guaranteed. You may be required to verify these arrangements once onboard. It is always best to reserve your preferred dining times on the first day for any specialty restaurant offered onboard. Additional surcharges and/or à la carte pricing apply to all specialty restaurants.
Children's Programs With extensive educational programs, special menus and facilities designed for children and teens ages 2-18 years, cruising has become a vacation experience the entire family can enjoy! Babysitting services, where available, are offered for a nominal fee. Parents may enjoy their vacation with peace of mind, reassured that their children are in good hands. Kids will surely have loads of fun with specifically-designed programs as they meet new friends. |
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