At sea and
ashore
What should I pack?
to settle your on-board account. We recommend that
Tipping
you advise your bank or credit card company that you
The beauty of an Ocean Village holiday is that there
will be visiting several different countries during your
Basic tips on board are included in the price of your
are no set formal or semi-formal dress codes on
holiday. Also, as your on-board account will be closed
holiday, but you are welcome to recognise great
board. Casual wear is always fine – all we ask is that
late on the final night of your holiday, we recommend
service with discretionary tips. For Stay and Cruise
you cover-up when eating or drinking inside the cafés,
that you carry some Sterling for use on board on the
holidays, hotel tips are also left to your discretion.
bars and restaurants.
day you disembark.
Food
The only place where you may want to dress up a bit
on board is in The Bistro, where things are more smart
Foreign currency
Dining arrangements on board are very informal. With
casual and you may want to push the boat out for Although everything is ‘cash free’ on board the ship,
24-hour buffet dining and a choice of four dining
those special occasions. when you are in port (or if you are on a Stay and
venues, you can usually eat wherever you like, with
whoever you like, at whatever time you like.
Please note that if you are on a Stay and Cruise
Cruise holiday) you’ll need foreign currency. In the
holiday you may be required to wear smart casual
Med you will need Euros and in the Caribbean the US
Buffet breakfast choices
clothes/long trousers for dinner at some hotels.
dollar is the most widely accepted currency. Euros
Luxury Continental and full English breakfasts, plus
and US Dollars are available at competitive rates from
Cabins
fruit and healthy selections such as yoghurts,
Reception on board, with payment by Sterling cash,
compôtes and smoothies are available in the main
All cabins have en suite bathrooms (with hair and
Sterling travellers’ cheques and also US Dollar and
Waterfront restaurant, along with a wide range of fruit,
body wash), air conditioning, tea and coffee making kit,
Euro travellers’ cheques. They can also be charged to
herbal and traditional teas and coffee. The Plantation
fridge, television, telephone and hairdryer as standard.
your on-board account once you’ve registered your
restaurant also offers a range of popular breakfast
There is also a safe to keep your valuables secure, for
credit card. Unfortunately we cannot accept American
choices plus a hot daily special.
which there is no extra charge. Bathroom towels are
Express Travellers’ Cheque cards as this is prohibited
provided, along with towels for you to use on deck or
under the terms and conditions of the card issuer.
Buffet lunch choices
ashore during your holiday. All foreign currency transactions are converted
There is an extensive salad bar with cold meats, fish
Cabins are fitted with standard three pin British style
through Sterling. Reception can re-exchange US and cheeses plus hot speciality dishes (such as
sockets and the current on board is 220 volts AC at
Dollar and Euro foreign notes, but we regret we Spanish tortillas, gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes,
60 cycles, so all British style hairdryers will operate
cannot exchange foreign coins. In addition many honey baked ribs and salmon en croute) and tempting
normally (although we do provide hairdryers in the
major currencies can be converted to Sterling on desserts in the Plantation restaurant.
cabins). Additionally all bathrooms have razor sockets
board – please ask at Reception.
If you’d like to enjoy lunch by the pool then head for
with 220/110 volt switchable sockets.
Entertainment
La Luna, where you’re free to tuck into a freshly baked
Please note that cabins may not be available before
pizza and a crisp salad, plus a range of speciality
You want entertainment? You’ll find it on both ships.
3pm on the day you arrive – but this does give you
dishes for which there is a small charge. Or if all you
See the amazing acrobats do their stuff, check out the
time to explore the ship or start on the tan!
fancy is a burger or a hot dog then the Plantation
live music and tribute acts or have a giggle at the
restaurant serves a range of snacks around the clock.
Health and wellbeing
comedians. Try your luck in the casino, have a crack
at some karaoke or dance into the small hours in the
With an ocean-view gym, fitness/yoga classes,
Dinner choices
late night bar.
swimming pools and mountain bikes for trips ashore
The Waterfront restaurant offers a daily buffet with a
we’ve got everything you need to stay as active as Shops
mainly British theme, and you can also select items
you want to be on board. And for those moments of
from the carvery which changes daily.
Whether you’re a shopaholic or just need some last
pure self-indulgence there’s a fully equipped spa with
minute essentials, the shops on board have
The Plantation deck restaurant features buffet dining
sauna, steam and massage rooms and a range of
something for everyone. From everyday items to
on an Asian and Oriental theme, with items such as
tempting treatments.
fabulous flower arrangements, sparkly treats and
green Thai curry, noodles, stir-fries and Indian dishes
Money
duty-free bargains, you’ll find everything you need for
with all the trimmings. If that’s not enough, you’ll also
your holiday.
find an alternative range of dishes with a different
We operate a ‘cash-free’ system on board. Your
International or European theme each day.
account is open from the moment you register your Art auctions
credit card when you check-in at the port to join the
At La Luna you can dine by the pool and under the
At the Art Auctions on board you can pick up anything
ship. All you have to do is sign for your purchases
stars, with waiters serving dishes such as steaks,
from signed footy shirts to gold discs, masterpieces
(priced in Sterling) as you go and your account will
pasta and ‘fish of the day’. An extra charge applies at
and movie animation cells. From original works to
automatically be settled against your registered credit
La Luna in the evening (up to £10 per person* cover
limited edition prints and all types of sport and music
card at the end of your holiday. We accept Visa,
charge plus an extra charge for some optional dishes)
memorabilia there’s something for everyone to bid on.
Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa
and booking is recommended.
You don’t even have to worry about packing it in your
Debit – we are unable to accept Switch/Maestro,
suitcase – the Art Team will arrange for any purchases
The Bistro offers a tempting array of choices, perfect
Visa Electron or Solo cards. You can use Sterling,
to be sent home to you!
for a special dinner for two or a big night out with
US Dollar and Euro travellers’ cheques to pay some of friends or family. Endorsed by celebrity TV chef James
your account, but you must do this by 6.00pm on the Keeping in touch Martin (who also travels on board a number of times
last evening of your cruise. Any final charges will be
The ship has facilities on board to let you phone (from
each year) The Bistro offers a menu packed with
settled against your registered credit card. From
your cabin or from your mobile), or fax friends and
modern British and Mediterranean flavours. An extra
November 2008 you will be able to acquire cash from
relatives while you’re away. You can also send emails
charge up to £20 per person* applies and booking is
Reception in the form of Sterling or foreign currency.
and internet postcards from the Cyber Café. If you
recommended.
This will be charged to your on-board account to be
want to drop pals a real postcard you can buy stamps
*Price correct at time of going to press. Evening dining not available on
settled by your registered credit card. Please note we
at Reception – we’ll even post your mail for you at the
Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
no longer accept personal cheques to acquire cash or
next port.
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