Important travel information Dear travellers, We are delighted that you would like to go on a cruise with nicko cruises and are now starting to plan your holiday. We would like to give you some tips that will help you to prepare. There are a few special features and useful tips that are worth knowing for every form of travel. We have picked out what we think are the most important things for you to have a relaxing journey.
Animals/bicycles/sports equipment Due to the lack of space on board, we are unfortunately unable to take on pets or to transport sports equipment, such as bikes, surfboards, etc. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Cabins Your cabin number is usually provided with your booking confirmation. You are welcome to make a cabin request when booking, but please note these are requests and are not binding. Cabin numbers are expressly not a contractual component. Noises typical of a ship, e.g. from the ship’s engine, the air-conditioning system, ventilation, etc. can be heard in almost every room. All cabins and suites are outside cabins. On the WORLD VOYAGER, the Infinity Deluxe and the Veranda Deluxe Cabins can also be occupied by three people. Detailed information on the amenities of each cabin category can be found in the ship description from page 128. Catering The WORLD VOYAGER is full board and information relating to the services included in your cruise can be found in the trip details. Depending on the cruise route, the catering may include local elements. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style; at lunchtime you also have the option of visiting the Lido Café for a lighter lunch. Dinner is mostly served at your table. Meals are served in one sitting. Please inform us of any dietary requirements and special meals you require when booking. Suitable catering options will usually always be provided for you. Changes to prices and services between catalogue printing and booking 1. The contractually agreed travel services in this catalogue are correct at the time of printing in September 2020. Please understand, however, that we expressly reserve the right to make changes to the services for objective reasons up until your booking request is submitted. We will, of course, inform you of these changes before concluding the contract. 2. The prices stated in this catalogue are correct at the time of printing and are binding for us as a tour operator. However, we expressly reserve the right – especially for the following reasons – to declare a
change to the travel price before concluding the contract, which we will, of course, inform you of prior to booking: • A corresponding adjustment of the price quoted in the catalogue is permitted after publication of the catalogue in the case of increased transport costs (particularly fuel costs); fees for certain services such as port fees or VAT; the so-called “bed tax” or a change in the exchange rates applicable to the trip in question. • A price adjustment after catalogue publication is also permitted if the package tour desired by the customer and offered in the catalogue is only available through the purchase of additional tourist services (allocations). The regulations relating to price changes in our travel terms, which we expressly reference, apply to pricing made after conclusion of the travel agreement. Changes to routes and services Sea voyages are subject to the special factors of seafaring that we have no influence over. The shipping company therefore reserves the right to make changes to the cruise itinerary without prior notice, should they become necessary for safety reasons or due to sea, weather or ice conditions or due to travel warnings issued by the Foreign Office. Children on board Children up to age 4 travel for free. Children up to and including age 12 receive a discount as stated in the relevant price sheet if they are accommodated in a cabin on Deck 6 (category Infinity Deluxe or Veranda Deluxe) together with their parents. There is no further discount on special offer prices. Please note that there are no child-friendly entertainment programmes, childcare, toys, child seats or cots available on board. On boat excursions, children must be able to get in and out of the Zodiac boats without assistance. Therefore, for safety reasons, the captain will decide on child participation at every landing/with all trips. Clothing We recommend wearing sporty, casual clothing on the ship. You should wear non-slip shoes on the outside decks. Neat clothes are required for dinner; you are welcome to wear something fancier for
the gala dinner. For the onshore excursions we recommend clothing suitable for the weather conditions. For cruises in cold regions, we recommend warm clothing, even during the summer months, as well as waterproof and comfortable footwear for the onshore excursions. Due to infection risks associated with mosquitos, we recommend full-body, light clothing (long trousers, long shirts), as well as repeated insect repellent application on uncovered body parts when travelling in tropical areas. Drinking water As the fresh water on board the ships is always stored in tanks, we recommend not drinking the tap water and that you use the mineral water in your cabin and, if necessary, get mineral water from the bar, in the restaurant or at the coffee point on Deck 4 instead. The tap water is perfectly suitable for brushing teeth. Electrical appliances Irons, hair straighteners, immersion heaters and similar electrical appliances must not be used in the cabins for safety reasons. The voltage in your cabin is 220 volts. German plugs can be used without requiring an adapter. A hairdryer is located in your cabin and is free to use, while a laundry service is available for a fee. Embarkation and disembarkation Ships must sometimes change their berths at short notice despite what has been officially confirmed. If you arrive on your own, we recommend you arrive at the pier at least 3 hours before the ship is due to depart. Please note the precise embarkation times. Even if the ship arrives in the port earlier than planned, the crew must use this time to clean the ship. Please understand that you will not be able to board the ship until the specified time. Disembarkation on the day of departure is usually by 9:00 am. Environmental protection Your ship is operated with a low sulphur diesel (MGO) and has the latest generation diesel-electric hybrid engine manufactured by Rolls-Royce, which is low emission, consumption optimised and computer controlled. This makes travel as environmentally friendly as possible, even in sensitive ecosystems. WORLD VOYAGER has an SCR catalyser for the treatment of
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