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Ship Guide
Deck Plans
Life On Board
East Mediterranean Guide
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Q. What should I pack for the trip?
A. Casual light-weight resort wear, including light cotton clothing is recommended, swimwear and a beach robe.
When in public areas or the restaurants, swimsuits are not allowed. If however you wish to have lunch in your swim attire you can enjoy a buffet meal on deck.
Tennis shoes or low heeled walking shoes are best for exploring the ports of call.
A light jacket or sweater In case of that unexpected rain shower or too cold A/C. A hat and sunglasses are always recommended.
Binoculars will be a great asset to your enjoyment whilst at sea and during the excursions, of course have your camera ready at all times.
During Excursions if visiting places of worship, shorts are not allowed and shoulders should be covered. After 6:00 p.m.:
The ship board daily program will inform you of the dress code on board after 6.00 p.m. The majority of evenings onboard are country club casual.
Dress guidelines:
Casual night: Country club casual clothing, we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed.
Formal: Gentlemen we suggest suit & tie and the ladies cocktail dress or pant suit for nights of glamour!
Q. What are the embarkation procedures:?
A. Embarkation commences three hours before the departure time of the vessel.
Passport/ID card, cruise ticket or voucher should be ready to present to the embarkation staff.
For security reasons and to allow for fast embarkation/disembarkation at each port of call, the ship’s staff collects and holds your Passport/Identity card for the whole cruise.
A receipt will be given to you and should be presented at the designated time when Passports/ID cards will be returned to you prior to disembarkation.
At embarkation you will be issued with your own personal embarkation card which acts as your on board payment card and the security for embarking and disembarking the vessel.
* Alcohol purchased ashore will be kept in safe lock up and returned to you on the night prior to your disembarkation.
Q. What is the smoking policy?
A. All our lounges are divided into smoking and non smoking areas. The dining room is a non smoking area.
Cigar smokers are kindly requested not to smoke in enclosed areas. Passengers are requested, for safety & health reasons, not to smoke in cabins.
Q. If I have any question or concern when I am on board, what should I do?
A. Our onboard personnel will be pleased to help you and answer all your questions. The Guest Relations Office is open 24 hours a day.
Q. What is the electric current used on board?
A. The current used on Cristal is 110-220V AC.
Q. Do I need reservation in order to use the dinner room?
A. Upon embarkation, the Maitre d’Hotel will take your dining room reservation and assign your table.
You will have the choice, depending on availability, of main or late sitting.
Times vary depending on the arrival and departure times at the ports of call but they are always mentioned in the Daily Program.
Breakfast and lunch do not require any reservation; they are free sittings and therefore you can choose between the buffet on the open deck or the restaurant.
For dinner, we kindly ask you to respect the opening time of the restaurant. Smoking is not permitted in the Dining Room.
Q. Where should I keep my valuables?
A. Safety boxes are available on board for your valuable items, jewellery, money and documents.
There is a nominal charge. The company is not responsible for any theft or loss of any items not kept in the safety boxes.
The company does not accept responsibility for loss or theft of cameras, video cameras,
chargers and other valuable electrical items which are your responsibility at all times.
Q. Is there internet access on board?
A. The ships have internet facilities which are charged to your shipboard account.
Q. What if I am sick in the trip?
A. There is a physician available onboard 24 hours a day while at sea and during scheduled hours when the Vessel is in port.
Professional service, care and medication is offered by our ships physician.
A customary fee is charged for the services and medication; this can be charged to your onboard account.
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