Travel Documents and Health Requirements:
Governmental document and health requirements vary according to cruise destination and are subject to change without notice. Passengers should check with their travel agent before departure that the information below is still valid. Please bear in mind that it is the responsibility of the passenger to be in possession of all necessary documentation prior to boarding the vessel. Passengers without the proper documentation (passports, visas, health certificates, etc.) may be denied boarding the vessel without refund of cruise and/ore air/sea fare.
Passports:
U.S. citizens require a valid passport for all our cruises. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after the end of your trip. If you need a new passport or to renew your old one, please allow several weeks for processing. Applications are available at your local passport office or at designated Post Office. Non-U.S. citizens should consult the appropriate consulate(s) for information on their passport requirements.

Visas:
Greece Hotels Tours will assist passengers in obtaining information regarding tourist visas for those cruises that may require one. However, it is the responsibility of the passenger to have all necessary documentation in their possession before boarding the vessel. If you have any questions, please contact
Greece Hotels Tours or the appropriate government agency.
For holders of regular passports of the following countries who wish to visit Greece and stay up to 3 months NO visa is required:

Andorra Argentina Austria Australia Belgium Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark El Salvador Esthonia Finland France Germany Guatemala The Holy See Hungary United Kingdom USA Uruguay Vatican Venezuela

Iceland Ireland Israel Italy Japan Lettonia Lichtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco The Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama Paraguay Poland Portugal San Marino Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Switzerland Sweden

Health Requirements:
Health requirements vary depending upon the countries visited and the general health conditions at the time of departure.

Personal Funds and Expenses:
Royal Olympic Cruises recommends that passengers carry travelers' checks for both convenience and security. They may be cashed on board ship for local currency (only) and used to pay shipboard accounts. Travelers' checks are accepted or can be cashed in most ports of call. Credit cards are also useful for purchases in port and for payment on board. Passengers may find it useful to bring a small amount of cash in local currency for small personal expenses. Upon embarkation, an account is automatically opened for you. You may sign for most shipboard services and charge them to your cabin. The account is payable at the end of the cruise. You may pay in cash, travelers' checks, or with American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and Diner's Club credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted on board. The currency on board is US$.

Gratuities:
You will receive detailed information on board. The suggested gratuity covering all services is $9 (or the equivalent) per passenger per day, payable at the end of the cruise. Passengers are requested not to tip individually during the cruise except for the spa/beauty salon which is not included in tipping pool. Gratuities may be paid with cash, travelers' checks, American Express, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Discover Card or Visa credit cards. We regret that personal checks are not accepted on board.

Dining Room Reservations:
There are two dinner seatings on board, generally at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Times vary depending upon the port of call. During breakfast and lunch, the dining room has an open seating. Requests for early or late seating will be assigned by the Maitre d'hôtel on sailing day. After embarkation, check with the Maitre d'hôtel to confirm your table assignment. Smoking is not permitted in the Dining Room.

Optional Shore Excursions:
A number of comprehensive land tours have been arranged in the ports of call. You will receive a flyer describing the tour options with your cruise documents. More details are available from the ship's Shore Excursion Manager. Shore excursions may be purchased on board and charged to your shipboard account.

Special Care and Dietary Requirements:
Royal Olympic Cruises' Passengers' Services Department will try to satisfy requests for special diets (low-salt, low-fat, Kosher) if furnished in writing at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the cruise. Please note that there may be an additional charge to prepare Kosher meals. However, it should be understood that the dietary requirements of passengers suffering from disability or health problems, as well as for infants and children, are the responsibility of that passenger's escort(s).

Clothing on Shore:
Look forward to warm, even hot weather with some cooler breezes at night. Especially for shore excursions, we recommend loose, comfortable cottons or other lightweight clothing. Some of the tours involve long bus rides and/or considerable walking, so comfort is essential. For all excursions, comfortable shoes are recommended. Please bear in mind that shore excursion buses are air-conditioned and you may wish to bring a light sweater. On tours that include visits to places of worship, shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted.

Clothing on Board:
Day - Lightweight, casual clothing is the most practical. Of course, you'll want to bring swimsuits, sun hats and comfortable shoes for both deck wear and strolling ashore. For ladies, slacks, skirts and loose attire are comfortable for daytime. Gentlemen will find slacks and sports shirts popular daytime attire. The dining room dress code for breakfast and lunch is casual. However, bathing suits and tank tops are not permitted. If you don't wish to change for lunch, you may dine at the buffet on deck.
Evening Dress - The Daily Program will indicate the evening dress code, in effect after 6:00 pm. The dress code is defined as follows:
Formal - dark suit or tuxedos for gentlemen; evening dresses or pantsuits for ladies.
Informal - suit or jacket and tie for gentlemen; cocktail dresses, skirts or pantsuits for ladies.
Casual - slacks and sport shirts for gentlemen; similar attire for ladies.
Greek Night/semi casual - during every cruise there is a "Greek Night," during which passengers are invited to dress as Greek as possible or wear blue and white, the colors of Greece.
On 7/8-day cruises there are generally two formal nights, one informal night, one Greek night and the remainder are casual nights.
On 3/4-day cruises there are generally one formal night, one Greek night and the remainder are casual nights.

Don't Forget:
Sunglasses, a sun hat, your camera (and extra film and batteries), and sundry toiletry items. You may wish to bring binoculars, guidebooks and a calculator for exchange rates while shopping. Passengers bringing video cameras are advised that museums and archaeological sites frequently charge a fee for their use.
In the event of inclement weather, bring a light waterproof jacket or an umbrella.
Wearers of prescription glasses or contact lenses should bring a spare pair just in case they are needed. If you are taking medication, bring an adequate supply for the trip. An I.D. bracelet or a note from your doctor regarding any special treatments you are receiving will prove invaluable in the event of an emergency.

Important:
Do not pack your passport or travel documents in your luggage, as you will need them at the airport and at embarkation. Keep them, as well as prescription medication and any valuables in your carry-on bag, and keep your carry-on with you at all times while traveling.