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Dress at Sea

Day & Most Evenings

By day... Most of your holiday will be spent relaxing in a warm tropical climate, so casual lightweight summer clothes will keep you cool and comfortable.
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Cocktail Evenings

Time to shine. Part of your unforgettable on-board experience is the chance to mingle over drinks with other guests at our sparkling cocktail evenings.
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Theme Nights

Your chance to be a star! Cruises of 7 nights or more usually feature theme nights to add to the fun of your cruise. You can either buy costumes on board, or you're welcome to bring your own.
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Some things MUST be packed in your hand luggage

Your cruise documents, passage contract, passport, relevant policy details for your medical and/or travel insurance and other required travel documents must be carried with you. Do not pack them into your checked baggage.

It's also recommended that you keep fragile or valuable items in your carry-on baggage.

If you make any duty free purchases: You must surrender these when you embark, for storage during your cruise, so please keep them in your carry on bags. This includes alcohol, cigars and cigarettes.
If you have any medicines or medical devices: These must be kept with you in your carry-on luggage. For your own safety, do not pack them into your checked baggage.

Please note that the currency used on board is Australian dollars (AUD)

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Nautical Glossary

Above-water hull: The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
Act of Pardon / Act of Grace: A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer. Also see Letter of Marque.
Abaft: Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
Abandon ship!: An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.
Beam ends: The sides of a ship. "On her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more.
Handsomely: Gradually, as "lower handsomely".
Beating to windward: Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.
Lee-side: The half of a ship, lengthwise, which lies between a line drawn through the middle of her length and the side, which is farthest from the point of wind.
Under the lee of the shore: Close to the shore, which lies to windward of the ship.
Fresh away: When your ship increases its velocity.

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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.

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