Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage:	1997
Number of decks:	11
Tonnage:	78491
Cabins:	1000
Passengers:	2000
Number of crew:	765

What's onboard? ▼

• Atrium social centre
• Shops, Souvenirs
• COMPLIMENTARY DINING
• Main Dining Room
• My Time Dining or Traditional (2 sittings)
• My Family Time Dining (kids eat early)
• Dress for casual, smart casual, & formal dress nights
• Windjammer Marketplace buffet
• Room service continental breakfast
• Beverage packages
• COVER CHARGE DINING
• Chef’s Table (14 guests, formal dinner)
• Chops Grille (lunch, dinner)
• Giovanni’s Table (lunch, dinner)
• Room service: meals other than continental breakfast
• CASUAL DINING
• Park Café (deli bar, casual)
• Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream ($)
• Café Latte-tudes (pay; not at night)
• Bars, clubs, lounges (8)
• ENTERTAINMENT
• Broadway Production
• Comedy, jazz, karaoke
• Nightclub
• Casino
• TECHNOLOGY
• VOOM fast internet package (pay)
• VOOM fast internet + streaming package (pay)
• ACTIVITIES
• Swimming pools (2)
• Whirlpools (6)
• Solarium adults only pool
• Sun deck
• Vitality Spa
• Fitness Centre, gym
• Jogging track
• Table tennis
• Games, contests, dancing
• Internet, Wi-Fi (pay)
• Enrichment lectures (some pay)
• Library/Card room
• Photo studio
• Conference Centre
• Weddings, Vows at Sea
• WAIVERS NEEDED FOR:
• Rock-climbing wall
• UNDER 18
• Adventure Ocean (programs for 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 y)
• Video games arcade (pay), Teen disco
• Royal Babies & Tots Nursery (6-36 mth pay)
• Royal Babies & Tots activities (18-36 mths pay)
• “Late Night Party Zone” group sitting
• OTHER
• Laundry, drycleaning (pay)
• Mobile phone reception
• Elevators
• Electricity 110/220V
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Medical centre
• No emotional support animals

What's included? ▼

• Gratuities for Australia and NZ sailings
• Bar service charges included in Aus/NZ sailings
• All main meals on-board
• In-cabin breakfast at no charge
• Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
• Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
• Activities - organised & individual
• Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
• Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
• Special needs requests & service animals allowed
• Ship-shore-ship transfers

What's excluded? ▼

• Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
• Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
• Alternate specialty dining venues
• In-cabin dining menu USD 7.95 per order
• Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
• Casino gaming, bar expenses
• Certain entertainment, fitness classes
• Items & services of a personal nature
• Medical services, vaccination costs
• Laundry and/or valet charges
• Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
• Babysitting, individual or in groups (from 1 y)
• Passport & visa fees
• Insurances of all kinds
• Increases in third party charges or taxes
• Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances if NOT Australia or NZ sailings
• Cabins may change for operational reasons
• GRATUITIES if NOT Australia or NZ sailings
• USD 14.50 (USD 17.50 Grand suites and above) pp/day all ages
• May modify at Guest Services on board
• May pre-pay gratuity on booking
• Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
• Service charge dining at Johnny Rockets and Chops Grille
• Service charge 18% automatically added to bar, mini-bar, spa & salon services.
• REMINDERS
• Check passport valid for 6 months after end of voyage
• Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
• Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
• Check dress code: Formal, best black-tie look; Smart Casual, dress to impress; Casual, shorts for b’fast & lunch
• Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
• Smoking on board in designated areas only
• Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
• Don’t bring electrical extension cords
• Aerial drones allowed: not operated on board, only on shore when legal

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