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What are the onboard dress codes?
There are three
distinct types of "evenings" on board - casual, smart casual and
formal. Suggested guidelines for these evenings are as follows. On
casual nights, we suggest sport shirts and slacks for men; sundresses
or pants for women. On smart casual nights, dresses and pantsuits for
women; jackets and ties for men. For formal nights, women should wear
cocktail dresses; men should wear suits and ties or tuxedos
(optional).
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Three and four-night cruises consist of one formal
night and two or three casual nights.
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Seven-night cruises include two formal nights, one
smart casual night and four casual nights.
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Ten, 11 and 12-night cruises consist of three formal
nights, three smart casual; all other nights are casual.
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14 & 15 night cruises have three formal nights, four
semi-formal nights and the remainder is casual.
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What is the Age Policy?
No guest under
the age of twenty-one (21) will be booked in a stateroom unless
accompanied by an adult twenty-five (25) years of age, or older. This
age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents
or guardians in adjacent staterooms or under-aged married couples
(proof of marriage is required). Cruise lines reserve the right to ask
for proof of age. Please note: An individual's age on the date of
sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation.
- How much do I pay in
gratuities?
It is customary to
offer gratuities to staff members you feel have given you exceptional
service and personal attention. The cruising industry suggests the
following guidelines:
Waiter: $3.50 p/day
Busboy: $2.00 p/day
Restaurant Manager: .75 p/day
Butler (suites only): $3.50 p/day
Steward/ess: $3.50 p/day
Chief Housekeeper: .50 p/day
For children less
than 12 years old, as third or fourth person in the stateroom, half
the above amounts are recommended.
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What security is onboard?
Ships meet or
exceed all International and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations,
including smoke detectors and sprinkler systems where required
- Do you
offer internet access on your ships?
Internet access
is offered onboard all of our ships in the Internet Cafe for a minimal
fee.
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Do cabins have soap, shampoo, and
conditioner?
All of our
staterooms supply soap, shampoo, and conditioners.
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When can I board the ship?
The guest may
begin boarding the ship at 2:00 P.M. It is their responsibility to
arrive on time. The latest a guest can board the ship is 60 minutes
before departure.
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What do I need to do on the last
night of the cruise?
The last night
of the cruise you need to pack all of your bags except, the clothes
that you will be wearing the following day and your toiletries. Please
make sure that your bags are outside of the stateroom by 10:00 P.M.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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What are the procedures for
disembarkation?
Guests are
disembarked by color codes according to flight departure times.
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Can I bring my own liquor onboard
at embarkation?
Guests who
purchase liquor onboard a Royal Caribbean International vessel from
one of our gifts shops, for in-cabin consumption, will be sold the
liquor at an in-cabin consumption rate (non-duty free rate which is
comparable to retail rates), which in turn can be taken immediately to
their cabin.
If a guest
decides that they would like to purchase duty free liquor from any of
our gift shops, then they will pay the duty free price and their
respective liquor purchase will be delivered to their stateroom on the
last night of their voyage.
In addition,
any liquor purchases that are made by a guest in a land based
location, will be stored onboard when they enter the vessel, and will
be delivered to their stateroom on the last night of their voyage.
For those
guests who bring wine and champagne to celebrate a special occasion
onboard, these products will be tagged and stored by our personnel,
and delivered to the guest stateroom or their dining venue, as per
their request. If these special wines or champagnes are consumed in
our dining room or specialty restaurants, or in the Windjammer Cafe
for casual dining, a corkage fee of $8 per bottle will apply.
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What beverages are complimentary in
the dining room?
Iced water,
iced tea, lemonade, brewed coffee and hot tea.
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What documents will I need to
travel?
Before
Leaving Home:
Please
take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the required travel
documents you will be asked to provide prior to boarding the ship.
Caution: The requirements described below are required by government
regulations and policies. They are subject to change without notice.
It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify all travel
documents and obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate
valid travel documents such as passports, visas, inoculation and
family legal documents required for boarding and re-entry into the
United States and other countries. For your protection, we recommend
that your passport expiration date not occur within six (6) months of
the sailing termination date.
Domestic Sailing Requirements:
This applies to travel that starts and ends in a port in the
United States or Puerto Rico to destinations in the United States,
Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico.
U.S.
Citizens:
A passport (valid or expired) is highly recommended as it will
speed-up your check-in formalities as well as your departure
procedures with government officials. In the absence of a passport,
a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture
ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is
required. A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not
considered to be proof of citizenship. Children under 16 years of
age do not require a picture ID. Visas are not required for U.S.
citizens.
Non
U.S. Citizens:
Valid passports and visas (when needed) including the original
copy of Alien Registration Card (ARC or "Green card") and any other
travel documentation required because of alien status in the United
States or with respect to any country on the itinerary.
For
visas, please check with your travel agent, government agencies,
embassies or consulates for the countries you intend to visit on your
cruise vacation to determine your visa requirements.
International Sailing Requirements:
This applies to travel that originates in any country other than
the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico.
U.S.
Citizens:
Valid passports and visas (when needed) are required.
Non
U.S. Citizens: Valid
passports and visas (when needed) are required and any other travel
documentation required by the governments of the countries on the
itinerary. For visas/inoculations, please check with your travel
agent, government agencies, embassies or consulates, your physician
local health department or the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (www.cdc.gov/travel)
to determine travel and health documentary requirements.
Family Legal Documents:
Adults who are not the parent or Legal Guardian of any minor child
traveling with them are required to present the child's valid passport
and visa (or certified copy of the child's birth certificate) and an
original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child's
parents. The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize
the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise and must
authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any
medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a
non-parent adult is a Legal Guardian, the adult must present a
certified certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.
Inoculation
/ Health:
As detailed in our brochure, all guests must ensure that they are
medically and physically fit for travel. The Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide
guidelines as to which vaccinations are required in each country. In
many cases inoculations are recommended but in some circumstances they
are required. We recommend that you check with your health care
professional or a Travel Medicine Specialist certified by the WHO for
guidance. Other informational resources can be accessed at the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention's Traveler's Health website at
www.cdc.gov/travel or toll
free at 1-877-FYI-TRIP, and the World Health Organization website at
www.who.int/vaccines-diseases.
Directions To Various Ports
Port of Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Airport to the Pier
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Follow the signs to I-405 South (San Diego Freeway).
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Exit to I-110 South (Harbor Freeway) to Harbor
Boulevard exit.
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Continue across Harbor Boulevard to the pier.
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Distance from Airport to Pier is 25 miles or an hour
drive.
Port of San Diego, California
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Exit the Airport on Harbor Boulevard South towards
downtown area which leads to the pier.
There are no
parking facilities at San Diego (B) Street Pier Terminal. Guests may
wish to consider Ace Parking (619) 233-6624, several blocks away.
Reservations are recommended to secure parking.
San Diego "B"
Street Pier Terminal
1150 North Harbour Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Port of Miami, Florida
Miami International Airport to the Port of Miami
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Take SR 836 East through the toll. Exit at N.E. 2nd
Avenue/Biscayne Blvd (US1).
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Turn right on N.E. 2nd Avenue. Stay in your left lane
to N.E. 5th Street.
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Turn left on N.E. 5th Street and drive across the big
bridge.
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Follow the signs to pier 4 & 5.
Port of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
From Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
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Take the left lane (US 1 North as you depart from the
airport).
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Get into the right lane (I-595 East) to continue
to Eller Dr.
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8 minutes without traffic.
Port Of Cape Canaveral, Florida
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North
on Interstate 95 to State Road 528
(Beeline Expressway), exit number 77
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Drive East approximately 12 miles
on 528 (Beeline Expressway).
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Cross the Banana River, watch for signs to
the Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 9/10.
Turn down access road
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