Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage: 2008
Number of decks: 14
Tonnage: 116017
Cabins: 1557
Passenger capacity: 3114
Number of crew: 1229

What's onboard? ▼

• Central atrium social scene
• Family ship
• Shops & photo gallery
• Single cabins (18)
• Butlers for suites
• COMPLIMENTARY DINING
• Main Restaurants (3)
• Club dining: 2 sittings, fixed tables
• Freedom dining: anytime
• Gala dinners
• Room service (some items extra)
• Afternoon Tea
• Evening Casual, Black Tie dress codes
• COVER CHARGE DINING
• Shindu
• The Beach House (dinner; grills, seafood)
• The Epicurean (classics)
• The Glass House (with wines)
• Afternoon Tea by Eric Lanlard
• OTHER DINING
• Self service food court 24h
• Grill, Pizzeria
• Poolside ice cream (pay)
• Bars and lounges
• Drinks packages
• Ice Cream packages
• ENTERTAINMENT
• Showlounges (3) (shows, cabaret and more)
• Theme night dress for some venues
• Movies on TV, (many free)
• Giant movie screen
• Poolside large cinema
• Multiple lounges & bars
• Live music, dancing
• Nightclub, dance floors
• ACTIVITIES
• Swimming pool (3)
• Whirlpools (6)
• Sauna
• The Retreat adults spa (pay)
• Spa & health club, Salon, Gym
• Lecture program
• Dance classes (some pay)
• Watercolour classes
• Promenade deck/jogging track
• Golf nets
• Deck games, sports court
• Casino
• Library, games
• Behind the Scenes ship tour (pay)
• Internet centre, packages
• Wedding by Captain
• UNDER 18
• Children’s clubs (2-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-17y)
• Children’s tea every night
• Teens pool deck
• Night nursery for under 5s
• OTHER
• Telephone roaming (pay)
• Tea/coffee making in cabin
• Laundrettes (self-service and pay)
• Elevators (12)
• Wheelchair access good
• 110/220V shaver
• 220V British socket
• Daily newsletter

What's included? ▼

• Gratuities (tips) are neither required nor expected
• There are no service charges for drink purchases
• Accommodation as booked
• All main meals on-board
• Afternoon tea daily
• Coffee, tea, milk, fruit juice & hot snacks
• Make hot drinks in cabin
• Anytime or set time dining
• Alternative dining (extra charge)
• Room service menu (most complimentary)
• Pre-arranged dietary requests
• Full afternoon tea
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Most entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
• Activities - organised & individual
• Bridge, dance, watercolour instructors; lecturers (most ships)
• Family programs 2-17y most ships morning to late evening
• Night Nursery Service (6m – 4y)
• Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
• Ship-shore-ship transfers
• Shuttle buses at specified ports
• No bar charges
• Laundrettes

What's excluded? ▼

• Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
• Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
• Alternate specialty dining venues
• Some workshops, classes & programs
• Casino gaming, bar expenses
• Items & services of a personal nature
• Medical services, vaccination costs
• Pressing service
• Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
• Passport & visa fees
• Insurances of all kinds
• Increases in third party charges or taxes
• Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances
• Cabins may change for operational reasons
• REMINDERS
• Check passport valid for 6 months after end of voyage
• Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
• Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
• Check dress code requirements ahead
• Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
• Smoking on board in designated areas only
• Don’t bring an aerial drone

Other Ships ▼

• Arcadia
• Aurora
• Azura
• Britannia
• Oceana
• Oriana

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