Entertainment on Board You are cordially invited to sit back and enjoy our varied entertainment programmes. Evening highlights include production shows from our talented team of professional entertainers and live acts. Music and dance feature prominently as well as quizzes, various games, activities and our very detailed lecture programme. Full details will be confirmed in the Daily Programme.
Casino Astoria, Columbus & Magellan have a small casino onboard for your enjoyment. Full details of opening times will be detailed in the Daily Programme. Please note that all casinos operate a cash only system and cannot be charged to your onboard accounts due to gambling regulations.
Spa Centre offers hairdressing and beauty treatments and sauna and massage facilities to all passengers. They recommend that passengers book their appointments as soon as possible after embarkation to avoid possible disappointment. Opening hours can be found in the Daily Programme. Services are charged to your onboard account
Speciality Dining can be reserved on board at a supplement. Why not treat yourself to Surf & Turf, Lobster “Thermidor” or sit on the Chefs Table (Subject to minimum numbers), where a meal will be specially prepared for you by our Executive Chef.
Swimming/Whirlpool are filled with sea water which is chlorinated and treated. Please note that due to local customs regulations, the pools cannot be filled during port days and for health and safety reasons are emptied each evening. It is advised not to spend longer than 15 minutes in the whirlpools per day. Please be aware that excessive exposure to the chlorinated waters of the swimming pool and whirlpools can discolour or damage swimwear made of certain fabrics. Out of courtesy to fellow passengers we kindly ask that you do not reserve sun loungers which are not being used. Pool towels will be provided in your cabin which will be replaced when needed. You are kindly requested to return the used towels back to your cabin. Barefoot walking on board especially on open decks is prohibited.
Deck Towels In all cabins there are beach towels for your use around the pools and open decks. If you should take them ashore, please ensure you bring these back to the ship or you may be charged for a replacement.
Tea and Coffee Station Complimentary tea and coffee is available every day from the refreshment stations. Outside of these areas, you may purchase hot drinks and a range of speciality coffees from any of the ship’s bars. Please refer to your daily programme for exact times.
Tendering Ashore At some ports it is not possible for the vessel to berth at the pier alongside. In such cases the vessel will be at anchor and passengers wishing to go ashore independently or on an excursion will be taken and brought back by our own or local tender boats. In order to avoid any accidents, we kindly ask you to listen to the announcements made on board and ask you not to hurry when disembarking. Please pay close attention to instructions given to you aboard the tender. At anchorage ports, access to and from the tenders or launches requires a certain level of mobility which is necessary to manage the steps of the tender platform and to physically board and disembark from the vessel. It should therefore be noted that, on safety grounds, those with restricted mobility may be unable to go ashore at such ports.
Telephones/Communication Contact Numbers whilst on board you can be contacted via the ship’s satellite telephone system. Calls will be picked up in Reception and can then be transferred to the cabin. Call charges are approximately £6.00 per minute. Your specific ships telephone number is available on your cruise ticket. Telephone numbers for specific ships are detailed on your cruise ticket.
Telephones – Direct Dialling from the Cabin You may make international telephone calls directly from your cabin and dialling information is provided in your Cabin Information Pack. Call charges are approximately £6.00 per minute.
Telephones – Mobile GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is available on board our ships so that you can use mobile phones. However you should be aware that the signal is transmitted via the ship’s satellite link, which increases the cost to the subscriber. Please check foreign roaming charges with your own provider before departure.
Electrical information All cabins feature 110V and 220V current and have electrical sockets to allow small appliances such as electric shavers, heated rollers and curling tongs to be used. Each bathroom or cabin is equipped with an integral hair dryer.
A UK three pin to European two pin adaptor will be required for 220v appliance, we advise you bring one with you however should you forget the shop does hold a limited supply which can be purchased on board. You must consult Reception before attempting to use any other electrical device in the cabin and for safety reasons the use of personal travel irons and kettles is prohibited.
Air Conditioning All cabins are air conditioned, as are all our public areas. If you need to adjust your cabin temperature at any time you will find the controls in your cabin, however, if you cannot locate these or require any assistance please ask your cabin steward.
Visitors Due to security reasons and the comfort of other passengers, it is regretted that visitors are not allowed on board.
Formal Nights are based on duration of your cruise. Cruise and Maritime don’t overdo with this. Between 2-5 nights there is 1 formal night. Between 6-20 nights there are 2 formal nights. Between 21-41 nights there are 3 formal nights. All cruises over 42 nights there are only 5 formal nights.
