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Know Before You Go
Things to Remember about your Cruise
Warning! Warning! New PassPort Requirment!
Proposed Timeline for Implementation for Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Requirements.
The travel initiative requirements will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed implementation timeline is as follows:
- December 31, 2006 – Passport or other accepted document required for all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America.
- December 31, 2006 – Passport or other accepted document required for all air and sea travel to or from Mexico and Canada.
- December 31, 2007 – Passport or other accepted document required for all air, sea and land border crossings.
- Citizenship
Proof of citizenship is required. You must travel with a passport or birth certificate and photo ID.
Fomal Eveninigs
There will be one or two formal nights during your cruise. Gentlemen should take a suit or blazer and tie. Tuxedos are optional. Women should pack nice church dresses, pant suits, or cocktail dresses. Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers at evening meals. Your hair dryers, curlers, and shavers are compatible with most ship's electrical current. There is no need to pack towels. The ship provides both bath and beach towels for use on and off the ship.
Carry On Luggage
Carry on bags are recommended. You should pack cool, comfortable clothes to change into. Remember to put in swimsuits, suntan lotion, sunglasses, hats or visors, books, and magazines. Keep your expensive jewelry and camera equipment in your carry on bag. Pack anything you might need the first few hours after
boarding, including medications.
Credit System
Your ship has a cash-less credit card system. This sign and sail program allows you to charge bar beverages, shore excursions, and duty-free items. During your cruise this credit card also serves as a boarding pass and
eliminates carrying money while aboard. Most ports of calls accept cash, traveler's checks, and most major credit cards.
Tipping
General tipping guidelines are normally $9.00 per day per guest. Envelopes will be provided at the end of your cruise for your waiter, busboy, and cabin steward. Remember to set aside cash for your gratuities. Bar beverages already have the tip included in their price.
Parking
For clients who are driving to the pier, parking is available for $8-$10 per night. Most parking lots are fenced and lighted and are close to the ship. For clients flying, call your airline to verify your flights 24-48 hours in advance. Generally, the airlines allow three bags per person of which two may be carried on.
Tickets
Your cruise tickets will arrive approximately two weeks prior to departure. You will be notified when our agency receives them. You can pick them up at our office or they can be mailed. Embarkation forms, immigration forms, and baggage tags will be with your tickets. Please have them filled out before you get to the pier.
Telephone
You may be reached aboard ship by calling 1-800-SEA-CALL.
Debarkment
Debarkation normally takes approximately two hours after the ship piers at the end of your cruise. Remember to keep out books, magazines, and personal stereos. Eat a casual breakfast and enjoy your last few hours of your cruise.
WHAT TO PACK ON YOUR CRUISE
Day Wear
During the day, dress as casual as you like. Cotton shorts, loose shirts, sandals, and a swimsuit will do just fine. There's aerobics and a jogging track on most ships, so bring your athletic shoes, too. When you go ashore, a comfortable pair of walking shoes will be your best friend. Sunglasses and a hat or sun visor are also a good idea.
Evening Wear
Evenings are a special time on cruise ships. There is always at least one formal night when cocktail dresses or gowns are recommended for the ladies and the men wear a jacket and tie or tuxedo. On the informal evenings, just
about anything but shorts is fine. On some cruises, there are also special theme nights like Country & Western Night, 50's & 60's Night, and Caribbean Night. Dress is casual, but many guests bring clothes appropriate to the theme (poodle skirts, cowboy hats, tropical shirts, etc.).
Forget Something?
If you forget to bring something, don't worry. There are shops on board that sell everything from beaded gowns to sunscreen. Most ships also offer laundry and pressing services.
Overnight Carry On For Last Evening/Morning
Remember to bring a carry on bag. All suitcases are collected the night before your ship returns to her home port so they can be cleared by customs before you leave the ship. You may want to pack one last change of clothes and your toiletries in this overnight bag for your last morning prior to departure.
HAVE A GREAT CRUISE!
THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH THE CARO TRAVEL!
Carolyn L. Ridley, Master Cruise Counsellor
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