At sea and
ashore
What should I pack? Foreign currency Food
The beauty of an Ocean Village holiday is that there Although everything is ‘cash free’ on board the ship, Dining arrangements on board are very informal. With
are no set formal or semi-formal dress codes on when you are in port you’ll need foreign currency. In 24-hour buffet dining and a choice of four dining
board. Casual wear is always fine – all we ask is that the Caribbean the US Dollar is the most widely venues, you can usually eat wherever you like, with
you cover-up when eating or drinking inside the accepted currency and in the Med you will need whoever you like, at whatever time you like.
cafés, bars and restaurants. Euros. US Dollars, Euros and most local currencies
Buffet breakfast choices
The only time where you may want to dress up a bit
are available at competitive rates from Reception on
on board is in The Bistro, or for an occasional evening
board, with payment by Sterling cash, Sterling Luxury Continental and full English breakfasts, plus
on board, when you may want to push the boat out.
travellers’ cheques and also US Dollar and Euro fruit and healthy selections such as yoghurts,
But even then, things are very much smart casual.
travellers’ cheques. They can also be charged to your compôtes and smoothies are available in the main
on-board account once you’ve registered your credit Waterfront restaurant, along with a wide range of fruit,
Cabins card. Unfortunately we cannot accept American herbal and traditional teas and coffee. The Plantation
All cabins have en suite bathrooms (with hair and
Express Travellers’ Cheque cards. restaurant also offers a range of popular breakfast
body wash), air conditioning, tea and coffee making All foreign currency transactions are converted
choices plus a hot daily special.
kit, fridge, television, telephone and hairdryer as through Sterling. Reception can re-exchange
Buffet lunch choices
standard. There is also a safe to keep your valuables US Dollar and Euro foreign notes, but cannot
secure, for which there is no extra charge. Bathroom
There is an extensive salad bar with cold meats, fish
exchange foreign coins. In addition many major
towels are provided, along with towels for you to use
and cheeses plus hot speciality dishes (such as
currencies can be converted to Sterling on board
on deck or ashore during your holiday.
Spanish tortillas, gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes,
– please ask at Reception.
honey baked ribs and salmon en croute) and tempting
Cabins are fitted with standard three pin British-style
Entertainment
desserts in the Plantation restaurant.
sockets and the current on board is 220 volts AC at
60 cycles, so all British-style hairdryers will operate
You want entertainment? You’ll find it on board. See If you’d like to enjoy lunch by the pool then head for
normally (although we do provide hairdryers in the
the acrobats do their stuff, check out the live music La Luna, where you’re free to tuck into a freshly baked
cabins). Additionally all bathrooms have razor
and tribute acts or have a giggle at the comedians. Try pizza and a crisp salad, plus a range of speciality
sockets with 220/110 volt switchable sockets.
your luck in the casino, have a crack at some karaoke dishes for which there is a small charge. Or if all you
or dance into the small hours in the late night bar. fancy is a burger or a hot dog then the Plantation
Please note that cabins may not be available before
3pm on the day you arrive – but this does give you Health and wellbeing
restaurant serves a range of snacks around the clock.
time to explore the ship or start on the tan!
With an ocean-view gym, fitness/yoga classes,
Dinner choices
Money
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 mainly British theme, and you can also select items
We operate a ‘cash-free’ system on board. Your
you want to be on board. And for those moments of from the carvery which changes daily.
account is open from the moment you register your
pure self-indulgence there’s a fully equipped spa with
credit card when you check-in at the port to join the
The Plantation deck restaurant features buffet
sauna, steam and massage rooms and a range of
ship. All you have to do is sign for your purchases
dining on an Asian and Oriental theme, with items
tempting treatments.
(priced in Sterling) as you go and your account will
such as Malay chicken kofta curry, vegetable and
automatically be settled against your registered Shops
cashew chow mein, wok fried noodles with bok choy
credit card at the end of your holiday. We accept
and spring onions plus a host of Indian dishes with all
Whether you’re a shopaholic or just need some last
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
the trimmings. If that’s not enough, you’ll also find an
minute essentials, the shops on board have
and Visa Debit – we are unable to accept
alternative range of dishes with a different International
everything from everyday items to sparkly treats and
Switch/Maestro, Visa Electron or Solo cards. You
or European theme each day.
duty-free bargains.
can use Sterling, US Dollar and Euro travellers’ At La Luna you can dine by the pool and under the
cheques to pay some of your account, but you must Keeping in touch stars, with waiters serving dishes such as steaks,
do this by 6pm on the last evening of your cruise.
The ship has facilities on board to let you phone (from
pasta and ‘fish of the day’. An extra charge applies at
Any final charges will be settled against your
your cabin or mobile) or fax friends and relatives while
La Luna in the evening (up to £10 per person* cover
registered credit card.
you’re away. You can also send emails and internet
charge plus an extra charge for some optional dishes)
You can also acquire cash from Reception in the
postcards from the Cyber Café. If you want to send a
and booking is recommended.
form of Sterling or foreign currency. This will be
real postcard you can buy stamps at Reception – we’ll The Bistro offers a tempting array of choices, perfect
charged to your on-board account to be settled by
even post your mail for you at the next port. for a special dinner for two or a big night out with
your registered credit card. Please note we no
Laundry services
friends or family. Endorsed by celebrity TV chef James
longer accept personal cheques to acquire cash or Martin (who also travels on board a number of times
to settle your on-board account. We recommend
There’s a fast and reasonably priced laundry and
each year) The Bistro offers a menu packed with
that you advise your bank or card provider that you
pressing service on board, as well as self service
modern British and Mediterranean flavours. An extra
will be visiting several different countries during your
launderettes.
charge up to £20 per person* applies and booking is
holiday. Also, as your on-board account will be
Tipping
recommended.
closed late on the final night of your holiday, we *Price correct at time of going to press.
recommend that you carry some Sterling for use on
Basic tips on board are included in the price of your
board on the day you disembark.
holiday, but you are welcome to recognise great
service with discretionary tips.
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