Princess Cruises 2018 - 2019

Princess Cruises is a Member of ABTA (number V8764). When you book with an ABTA Member you can expect high service standards, fair terms of trading and accurate information. ABTA’s strict joining criteria for Members, code of conduct, customer helpline and complaints resolution scheme are all there to give you confidence and peace of mind when booking your travel arrangements. For more information contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com Thefly-cruises in thisbrochurearefinanciallyprotectedby the ATOL scheme. Our ATOL number is 6294. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. All non-fly cruises sold in the UK are protected by ABTA. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for further information, or for more information about financial protectionand theATOLCertificatego towww.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate. FARES For up to date fares please contact your travel agent, call us on 0344 338 8660orvisitprincess.com. At the timeofbooking faresarechargedonaperpersonbasisandarebased on two adults sharing the lowest grade available within the stateroom type specified. Fares are based on specific departure dates and are subject to availability. Singles pay 200% of the double occupancy fare, across all cruises and staterooms. Passengers in 3rd and 4th berths pay 50% of the launch fare. We reserve the right to levy a charge for payments made by credit card. You willbeadvisedoftherateofanysuchchargeatthetimeofmakingapayment. PACKAGEGUIDEPRICE Package prices are available and include flights from London, as well as transfers between airport and ship. Hotel stays can also be arranged at an additional cost as part of the package. Please call or check online for latest package fares. FLEXIFARE If you are concerned your holiday plans may have to change after booking, Princess Cruises offers a unique Flexi Fare option. The Flexi Fare is slightly higher than our regular fare but gives you complete peace of mind, knowing that ifyouwere tocancelyourcruise forabsolutelyanyreasonup to72hours before the day on which your holiday with Princess starts, you would be subject toaspecial lowcancellation feeof just8%of the fare (pleasenote that thisdoesnotapplytothefareforanyflightyouhavebookedwithPrincess,for whichseparatecancellationfeesapply).Anycancellationswithin72hoursare subject to standard cancellation fees. Please ask your travel agent or Princess Cruises for fulldetailsand for theFlexiFareapplicable toyourcruise. GUARANTEES When you or your travel agent makes a booking you may be offered the guarantee of a stateroom grade, rather than a specific stateroom number. Accepting a guarantee means that you have a firm booking and you will be allocated a stateroom of at least the grade you have booked but this could be anywhereontheship.The fareyouhavebeenquotedwillremainunchanged. PAYINGYOURFARE Forbookingsmademore than90daysbeforedeparture,werequire15%of the total fare per person as a deposit, which is non-refundable. A confirmation will be sent to you showing the deposit you have paid and invoicing the balance of your fare outstanding, which must be received by Princess no later than90daysbeforedeparture. Ifyourbalance isnotreceivedby thedue date, Princess reserves the right to end the contract between us and re-sell the accommodation held for you, which will result in the loss of your deposit as well as cancellation fees. Should you cancel within 90 days of departure, cancellation fees will apply in accordance with our Booking Conditions. Your holiday insurance may provide for you to recover such fees, subject to the policy terms and conditions. For bookings made 90 days or less before departure, fullpayment isrequiredstraightaway. PASSPORTS&VISAS IfyouareaBritishCitizen,afullpassport isrequiredforalltheholidays inthis brochure and you will need to have 6 months validity in your passport after yourdateofreturn.Non-BritishCitizenPassportrequirementscanbechecked by contacting our recommended visa service, CIBT on 0845 899 7213. Visa and documentation requirements vary by destination and change from time to time without prior notice. Guests should check with the consulate of each country they will visit, or a visa service to verify current regulations. Princess CruisesuseCIBTVisaServiceswhichcanbereachedon08458997213orby vi sitinghttp://visacentral.com/princess.It istheguest’sresponsibilitytohave proper travel documentation. They should reconfirm visa requirements with theconsulate5-7daysprior to thecruise.Pleasenote the following:- Australia –allpassengersmusthaveavalidAustralianVisa,eVisitorapproval or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). This also applies to passengers in transit,even ifyoudonot intend togoashoreatanAustralianport. Canada - if you are flying in or out of Canada you will need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation). India & China – a visa will need to be purchased for India and China whether you are embarking, disembarking, in transit or staying on board. If you decide to apply for your visa(s) through the Princess approved supplier you will have to pay an additional charge. South America – travellers who do not hold British Citizen and European passports may need to obtain visas for some South American countries. Failure to obtain the correct travel documentation can lead to hefty fines that will need to be paid by the passenger. Please check your visa requirements before embarkation to avoid extra expense. St. Petersburg – we expect to be able to arrange block visas for passengers travelling on organised shore excursions, however if this is not possible we will advise you in good time to obtain a visa yourself. If you intend to go ashore independently a Russian Tourist Visa is required, see http:// ru.vfsglobal.co.uk fordetails.Youmustbringaphotocopyofthephotograph page of your passport if you are intending to go ashore with an organised excursionor independently.Ifyouaredisembarking inSt.Petersburgplease note that a Visa will be required, this is considered independent travel. USA (including territories) – all British citizens must obtain ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) approval prior to travelling to the United States. This must be obtained prior to leaving home as authorisation of applications can take up to 72 hours. To apply follow the link to the ESTA application website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov. The cost of obtaining an ESTA is $14 (subject to change at any time). Having obtained ESTA approval, British citizens may enter the US without a visa. British Subject passport holders are required to obtain a full US visa prior to travel. For all other nationalities, please check your eligibility on the US Embassy website at www.usembassy.org.uk Please note that in order to travel to the United States your passport must be machine-readable if issued before 26 October 2005. If issued between 26 October 2005 and 26 October 2006 it must have a digitally applied photograph; and if issued on or after 26 October 2006 it must be biometric. If your passport is issued after this date and is machine readable but not biometric, you will need to obtain a full US visa, see www.usembassy.org.uk for details. Vietnam/Cambodia – a visa will be obtained for you onboard for a fee. Please ensure you have two passport sized photographs with you. TRAVELADVICEUNIT The Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit may have issued information about your holiday destination, in which case you are advised to checkonlineatwww.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. VACCINATIONS Vaccination requirements vary by destination and change from time to time. It is your responsibility to have with you any necessary health certificates. We recommend that you seek advice from your medical practitioner or travel medicine clinic, at least six weeks before your cruise, to discuss your personal travel plans and obtain appropriate advice and vaccinations prior to travel. Alternatively, you can find detailed travel information on the NaTHNaC website at www.nathnac.org . Seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended forallguests.Youwillfind further travelhealthadviceon theUKgovernment fundedwebsiteatwww.travelhealthpro.org.uk Malaria transmission may occur in India, Brazil and Vanuatu; we therefore recommend that you seek advice from a Travel Medicine clinic if you are travelling on a cruise which calls in these countries. Since these recommendationschangecontinuously,youshouldcheck ingoodtimebefore departure with your GP, or ask your travel agent for a copy of the Department ofHealth’s leaflet,“AdviceonHealth forTravellers” ,orvisitwww.masta.org ONBOARDMEDICALREQUIREMENTS There is a well equipped Medical Centre on every Princess Cruises ship, but our facilities are not designed for extensive or continuing treatment of pre- existing conditions. So if you have a medical condition that necessitates the useofoxygen,oryouwillbetakinganymedicalequipmentwithyousuchasa nebuliser,CPAPmachineoroxygenconcentrator,or ifyouneed todisposeof medicalsharpsorrequireperitonealdialysisyoumustinformusatthetimeof booking. We are unable to carry any passengers suffering from a contagious disease. Passengers who normally require assistance in the activities of daily livingmustbeaccompaniedbyacompanionwhoisfitandabletoassistthem. Ifhealthconditionsasdisclosedatthetimeofbookingchange,Princessmust benotifiedimmediately.AsshipsareoutsidethescopeoftheNationalHealth Service,chargeswillbemade forallmedicalservices,although inmostcases thesechargeswillbeclaimableunderyour travel insurance. MUMSTOBE Princess cannot carry passengers who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy. Please see the Booking Conditions for further information on travelduringpregnancy. MOBILITY If you have a condition that requires special accommodation or you need to bring a wheelchair or mobility scooter please notify your travel agent or our ReservationsDepartmentand/orMedicalDepartmentatthetimeofbooking. We encourage passengers using a wheelchair to travel with someone who is able to assist them both ashore and at sea. Some ports of call require tenders to go ashore and may preclude passengers using a wheelchair from leaving the vessel; this decision must be made by the ship’s Captain and is binding. Passengersmustbringwheelchairs for theirownuse. CONSECUTIVECRUISES Somecruisesareacombinationoftwocruisesbacktoback.Thismeansthatthe ship’sentertainmentprogrammesandmenuswillberepeatedinthesecondhalf of the cruise. However, because of the choice and variety available onboard we aresure thiswillnot impactonyouroverallenjoymentof thecruise.Pleasenote thataccessto/fromtheshipmayberestrictedontheday linkingthetwocruises due to customs regulations, and some services may not be available. We regret that we cannot guarantee that the same stateroom number will be allocated for theconsecutivecruise,butallattemptswillbemade toachieve this. STATEROOMCONFIGURATION Staterooms with 3 and 4 berths can be Pullman beds, Murphy beds, sofa beds or a rollaway bed. The specific configuration can be confirmed directly through Princess Cruises or your travel agent. Photos, floor plan diagrams, andamenitiesrepresent typicalarrangementsandmayvarybyship. YOURONBOARDACCOUNT One of the best things about cruising with Princess is the convenience of being able to sign for all your expenses and have them charged to your stateroom. By providing your credit or debit card details in advance on the Cruise Personalizer, you are automatically registered for Express Check-Out, so all you need to do is check your final statement which will be delivered to your stateroom prior to disembarkation. Please note that whilst you are onboard your daily spend will be authorised at close of business each day with your card provider. These authorisations remain on your card for up to 28 days. On your return home, you may wish to contact your card provider toclearanyoutstandingauthorisationssoas tonotaffectyourcredit limit. ONBOARDCURRENCY Onboardcurrency is inUSDollarswiththeexceptionofcruisessailinground AustraliaandNewZealandonpages146-151andSouthPacificonpages160- 165wherecurrency is theAustralianDollar. GRATUITIES During your cruise, regardless of which Princess ship you choose, you will meet staff who provide you with excellent service. Crewmembers often rotate to different vessels within the Princess fleet which helps to maintain our high standards on every ship. These dedicated workers reflect our philosophy that all crew on all ships are but one family who share in our success. To simplify the tipping process for our passengers, a discretionary gratuity of $13.50 per passenger per day for interior, oceanview and balcony stateroom, $14.50 per person for mini-suites and club class, and $15.50 for suites, including children, will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. This gratuity will be shared amongst the staff that support your cruise experience, including all wait staff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, and housekeeping staff across the fleet. A 15% gratuity is added to bar charges and dining room wine accounts. This is shared amongst the beverage staff and their support staff. We know you will find these services onboard exemplary. Casino dealers and Lotus Spa personnel do not share in these gratuities, as not all passengers utilise these services. AGELIMITS Guestsmustbe21yearsofagetopurchaseordrinkalcoholonallshipsexcept for guests on cruises between Australia/New Zealand, China, Europe and Singapore ports, the drinking age will be 18 years old. For cruises between Japan ports, the drinking age will be 20 years old. Guests must be 18 years of age or over to gamble on all Princess ships. Passengers under 18 are not permitted in the nightclub or the casino after 11pm. Children must be 6 monthsofage to travelonPrincessships,except forcertaincruiseswhere the minimumage is12months.Pleasecall fordetails. CHILDREN’SFACILITIES MostPrincessshipsfeatureaYouthCentreandaTeenCentre.Theminimum age for children to participate in supervised activities is 3 years. Younger children are welcome in the Youth Centre but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Group babysitting is also available ($5 per hour charge between 10pm and 1am); however private babysitting is not available. Pacific PrincessdoesnothaveadedicatedYouthandTeenCentre;howeverwhen20 ormorechildrenaged3to17aretravellingonboardtheseshipstheywillenjoy a varied schedule of supervised activities. Please note that nappies cannot always be purchased on board and Youth Coordinators will not change nappies,bottle feedoradministermedication. Incompliancewithguidelines issued by the US Government’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, theuseofswimnappies isnotpermittedonboardPrincessships. DINING This information is to be read in conjunction with pages 12-15 where you will find details of complimentary and chargeable dining options. Once onboard andsubjecttoavailability,youmayswitchfromTraditionalDiningtoAnytime Dining with 24 hours notice to the Maitre D’. Anytime Dining is not available on Pacific Princess or Dawn Princess, and Diamond Princess while in Japan. Traditional Dining is not available on Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess while in China. 1 Dining times are subject to change based on itinerary and season. 2 Some items carry a charge. 3 Cover charge of $12pp applies. 4 Cover charges apply as follows: Sabatini’s, Crown Grill, Sterling Steakhouse, Bayou Café & Steakhouse and Crab Shack $29pp. A $10 per person charge will be applied when ordering a second main when dining in the Crown Grill. No charge for children aged 0-2 years and $14.50pp children aged 3-12 years. Share by Curtis Stone is $39pp for dinner. Ultimate Balcony Dining available in select staterooms on sea days: breakfast $32 per couple, dinner $100 per couple. 5 SaltyDogGastropub$19pp. 6 A lacartepricingapplies. 7 Chef’sTable is limited to10-12guestsat:$80ppwithoutwineand$95ppwithwine. 8 Available on Royal and Regal Princess only at $100pp without wine and $115pp with wine. 9 Wine Makers Dinner is limited to 12 guests at $40pp. Corkage fee of $15 applies. Dining options, menus and locations vary by ship. These charges are a guide, are correct at time of going to print and are subject to change. SPECIALDIETS Pleaseadviseusofanyspecialdietaryrequirementstoaccommodatemedical needsorallergiesno less thansixweeksbeforeyousail.Wecancater for low sodium, low-fat and vegetarian diets. Kosher meals (frozen entrées only) and baby food (excludingbaby formula)areavailableuponwrittenrequest. SMOKINGARRANGEMENTS Smoking is permitted in designated areas of the public rooms and outer decks. Smoking is not permitted in other passenger public areas, in your stateroom or on your balcony. We ask all passengers to refrain from smoking cigars and pipes anywhere indoors, although this is permitted on the designated areas of the outer decks. Electronic cigarettes are permitted withintheconfinesoftheguest’sstateroom(balconynotincluded)andwithin designatedsmokingareasonly. CHANGESTOINFORMATION The information in this brochure represents Princess Cruises’ intentions at the time of going to press. Subsequent events may cause us to unavoidably change our plans, which could affect the published content, itineraries and government fees and taxes. In the event of significant alterations you will be told promptly, and if it becomes necessary to increase the cost of the holiday we will comply with the applicable law on surcharging as set out in our Booking Conditions. PHOTOGRAPHY The photography used in this brochure depicts typical scenes that may be viewedonaPrincesscruise,butisnotintendedtobeaspecificrepresentation ofwhatcanbeseen.For further informationaboutyourcruisepleasevisit the CruiseAnswerPlaceatprincess.com Important cruise information