Before you Cruise

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Identity Card/Passport and Customs' Formalities:
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the end of your trip. It is your responsibility to obtain all information regarding the various documents and or visas required for each country you will be visiting before you embark the cruise ship. Passengers arriving from abroad are responsible to acquire the appropriate documentation to be allowed to enter the country. A valid Passport or Id is essential if you are travelling within the EU. ANY visas required for any part of your cruise must be obtained prior to leaving your country of residence.

Cruise documentation:
All documents including your passport, given to you by your Travel Agent (cruise tickets/Vouchers, excursions program, insurance policy, conditions of carriage etc.) are required for embarkation.

Personal Expenses:
The currency on board is the Euro. For your convenience the vessels operate a cashless system. Your personal embarkation card allows you to charge to your shipboard account almost everything on board, including shore excursions, gift shop purchases, wine and bar bills, spa and beauty salon, photos, cabin service, in fact everything except transactions made at the Casino. Upon embarkation you should contact the Guest Relations desk in order to activate your personal account. We recommend all credit card holders to register their card to settle their account, as this will assist them in a smooth disembarkation (checkout), avoiding delays. The ship accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Debit cards or personal cheques are not accepted. For those passengers not wishing to pay by credit card payment can be made in cash or Travellers' cheques. On the last day of your cruise an itemized invoice with all expenses shall be delivered to your cabin. Note: All expenses incurred on the last day of your cruise will be paid in cash.

Luggage & Health Insurance:
Luggage and Health insurance is an important consideration, since the carrier has limited liability as per the carriers' conditions of carriage.

Luggage:
We strongly recommend the use of security locks for your luggage throughout your journey. Jewellery, medication, travel documents and Passport/ID card should be kept in your hand luggage which should be kept with you at all times. All luggages should be clearly labelled. Do not forget to specify your name and cabin number on the luggage labels.

Medication:
Should you take a prescription medication ensure that you bring an ample supply as some prescription drugs may not be available on board. If your medication requires cold storage, please inform This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than two weeks prior to departure. It's a good idea to bring a spare pair of spectacles or contact lenses should you need them.

Gratuities:
For your convenience and as practiced on most ships, your shipboard account will be debited with the customary gratuities for services rendered on board. The suggested amounts are: Euros 8 per person per day for all passengers over 16 years old and Euro 4 per person per day for children and teenagers (6-16 years). Should you wish to adjust the amount or make any change whatsoever to this charge please contact the Guest Relations personnel.

Diet requirements:
If you have a particular diet requirement please us no later than two weeks prior to departure.

Optional Shore Excursions:
They are designed to offer to you the very best enjoyment at all destinations. Our excursions are guided tours to important sites and highlights to the ports we call at. Where possible, time is allowed for shopping and individual interests. We take extra care to guarantee the best local tour guides and motor coaches for all of our tours. Our cruises feature regular on board Shore Excursion Briefings to every port of call, providing useful facts on the history, culture and general characteristics. Our professional Shore Excursion Staff will also advise you on your touring plans. All our shore excursions can be purchased on board, immediately after embarkation.