Safety and Security on Shore 

A few helpful hints to help you enjoy yourself in safety onshore.

  • Be security conscious and take sensible precautions. Always pack your own luggage and don't leave it unattended.
  • Obey the local law – remember that the laws and procedures which apply are those of the country you are in, not your home country.
  • Dress and behave conservatively, in accordance with local customs and sensitivities.
  • Always swim at safe beaches and only participate in snorkelling or scuba activities if you have received training. Do not scuba within 24 hours of flying. Never dive into water of unknown depth.
  • Do not swim after drinking alcohol.
  • When going ashore carry only the minimum amount of cash that you will need for the day. Leave your valuables and spare cash and credit cards in your cabin's safety deposit box.
  • You must wear a life jacket for boating, water skiing and other offshore water sports.
  • Check water sports equipment for quality and safety features.
  • Booking tours outside of the P&O Cruises Island Discoveries programme is not recommended as P&O Cruises has not individually assessed tours outside this programme and cannot make any comment on the standard or safety of these tours.
  • Passengers are not permitted to take food of any kind from the ship to any destination visited. During your time ashore, we recommend that you drink plenty of bottled water, avoid ice and eat well-cooked food only. Beware of uncooked food including salads and fruit that you cannot peel. The conditions and method of preparation of food and drinks cannot be monitored by P&O Cruises. With that in mind, passengers are advised that if they purchase or consume food at their visiting ports, they do so entirely at their own risk.

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Nautical Glossary

Act of Pardon / Act of Grace
A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer. Also see Letter of Marque.
Abaft the beam
Further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam".
Abandon ship!
An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.
Bear down
Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.
Daggerboard
A type of centerboard that is lifted vertically; often used in pairs.
Fender
An air or foam filled bumper used in boating to keep boats from banging into docks or each other.
Hand bomber
A ship using coal-fired boilers shoveled in by hand.
Handsomely
Gradually, as "lower handsomely".
Starboard
The right hand side of the ship when looking forward
Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.

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Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
Accepted payment with selected credit cards (1.5% surcharge applies). More info here.
Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?
Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.
I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?
Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
What's actually included in the cruise price?
Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.
What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?
Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

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