Don't forget those essential items...

What to pack

• Travel documents

• Cash, traveller’s cheque or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)*

• Any prescription medications you will need (in hand luggage)

• Your spectacles or contact lenses

• Your clothes**

• Your camera   

• A two-pin adaptor for electric items (110/220 volts)

• High protection factor sunscreen cream or lotion

• Sunglasses

It’s a useful tip that soft-top suitcases are more easily stored under cabin beds than the rigid frame variety. If you have a soft-top it may help you maximise cabin space for your comfort.

*Currency

On board: Pounds Sterling

On Mediterranean and Transatlantic cruises the ships operate a cashless system. Simply sign for on board purchases, and your account will be settled at the end of the cruise.

Accepted payment methods include cash, travellers’ cheques or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express). We regret that we are unable to accept Maestro or Switch on board.

Ashore (Mediterranean cruises): Euros except Turkey (Turkish Lira) and Croatia (Kunas).

Ashore (Transatlantic cruises): Euros, US dollars and Brazilian Reals.

**Your clothes:

Simply pack for your cruise as you would for any holiday in a good, but informal hotel.

For on board bring casual summer clothes for the day and smart casual for evenings. Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers in some of the restaurants.

Some warm clothing may be needed for evenings on deck. Soft shoes or flip-flops would also be useful as the decks may be slippery!

For ashore, comfortable shoes for walking and clothes that cover shoulders and knees for shore excursions to places of worship.

Majorca and Rio de Janeiro hotels: Smart casual for evening meals. Some hotels request gentlemen to wear long trousers in the restaurants.

The “Don’t Bring” Checklist

• Travel irons – you won’t be able to use them on board

• Anything you are unlikely to use. Storage space in the cabins tends to be limited!

You will not be allowed to take alcohol on the ship for consumption during the cruise.
Animals will not be permitted.

Hairdryer

Island Star: Available in your cabin.

Island Escape: Available from Guest Relations for a deposit on a first come first served basis.