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Princess Cruises Terms & Conditions

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

1. Taking Care of Business

Pre-Cruise Documentation
A pre-cruise information letter is enclosed. This letter contains important information about your cruise, including required travel documentation and pre-cruise reservation of shore excursions.

Cruise Personalizer
In advance of your cruise, visit the Cruise Personalizer from Princess Cruises website to confirm your booking is complete. Ensure your name appears exactly as shown in your passport. If the name does not match, it's important you contact your International Sales Representative or your travel agent to correct this information. Also, verify that your passport details and emergency contact information are complete and correct. If you do not have Internet access, contact your travel agent for assistance.

Pre-Reserve Before You Cruise
Prior to your cruise, pre-reserve your dining preferences, special requests, celebrations, Lotus Spa treatments* and shore excursions using the Cruise Personalizer.
* Lotus Spa pre-reservations not available on Pacific Princess, Regal Princess, Tahitian Princess, Sun Princess, Dawn Princess or Sea Princess. Lotus Spa advanced reservations are accepted between 90 and 7 days prior to departure.

Passenger Immigration Form Required in Advance of Your Cruise
Each passenger is responsible for providing Princess with a completed and accurate Passenger Immigration Form. This form can be completed online using the Cruise Personalizer, upon confirmation of your booking. Please provide Princess with this information at least 45 days prior to your cruise. Failure to provide this information will result in delayed check-in and, possibly, denied boarding. If you do not have online access, you may contact your travel agent for further information.

For non-U.S. citizens or legal residents, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires you to provide your address while in the United States before and after your cruise. If you are taking a cruise only, the address is the ship.

Express Check-In
Most embarkation ports offer the convenience and ease of Express Check-In. To qualify, simply provide staffs of Princess Cruises with your completed Passenger Immigration Form, including the registration of your credit card, at least 45 days in advance of your cruise. This will save you time and help them make your embarkation easier, so you can start enjoying your cruise even sooner.

Preferred Check-In is provided for Platinum and Elite Members of the Princess Captain's Circle and passengers occupying full suites. Have your documents or Membership card handy when you arrive at the cruise check-in area.

Etiquette
Everyone at Princess is committed to ensuring you have a great time on your cruise. So, to preserve a relaxed and friendly atmosphere onboard, they ask that you observe a few guidelines.

•	When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all guests.
•	Smoking is not allowed in the dining rooms, or any other food service area, or in the show lounges and theaters. Smoking is permitted in staterooms, stateroom balconies, and designated areas. As a courtesy to your fellow passengers, please refrain from smoking pipes and cigars in all public rooms.
•	Should you wish to videotape onboard during your cruise, please feel free to do so. However, videotaping the onboard entertainment performances is not allowed for copyright reasons.
•	Inappropriate dress such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes), is not permitted in the dining rooms.

Travelling with Children
Children over six (6) months of age at the date of sailing will be accepted on the following itineraries: Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Transcanal and Australia & New Zealand (coastal cruise only). Only children over the age of one (1) year at the date of sailing will be accepted for the following itineraries: Africa, South America, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti, world cruises including Asia, Antarctica, Indian subcontinent, Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises.

For passengers under 21 years of age or those who are traveling with children, please note :

1.	Entry into the disco after 11 p.m. is limited to passengers 18 and over. Be sure to check with the Youth and Teen Centers for special disco events designed for kids and teens.
2.	Children accompanied by a parent or guardian are permitted in the hot tub(s) unless otherwise specified.
3.	Passengers under the age of 18 are allowed in the evening entertainment show lounges if they are with their parent or guardian.
4.	In line with domestic U.S. age limits, as well as company policy, the casino, cash prize bingo and horse racing are reserved for passengers 21 years and older. Additionally, only those passengers 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. Picture identification may be requested.

Cashless Cruising
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. An itemized statement will be delivered to your stateroom prior to disembarkation. By providing your credit card in advance, you are automatically registered for Express Check-Out. There is no need to visit the Passenger Services/Purser's Desk to settle your account. We accept U.S., Canadian, British and Euro currencies, and traveler's checks. American Express/Optima,® Diners Club/Carte Blanche,® Discover® Network, the JCB Card,® MasterCard® and Visa® are also accepted. Those paying by traveler's checks or cash will be required to leave a cash deposit with the Purser's staff at the beginning of the cruise.

Casino
Charges for obtaining chips and tokens in the casino are limited to $1,500 USD per day, up to a total limit of $5,000 USD per cruise and are only available if you have preregistered a credit card with the Passenger Service/Purser's Desk for Express Check-Out. Please note: There is a 3% processing fee applied to all casino room charges and cash advances. These advances are billed directly to your shipboard account.

Celebrating a Special Occasion
Princess makes your birthday, wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or renewal of vows even more memorable. If you have your travel agent advise them of any occasions of particular importance at least 45 days prior to your departure, they'll set their "special occasion" staff in motion, so you can enjoy our fabulous "extra mile" service. Choose special touches like flowers, wine and champagne. Please note: Some special occasion services require additional charges.

Dining Room Reservations
When you book your Princess cruise, your travel agent specifies your dining preferences. Be sure to indicate your choice of Traditional Dining, the classic experience, or Anytime Dining^SM, where you can make plans convenient for you. Should you need to change this request, please call your travel agent no later than three weeks before you sail. All requests for dining preferences and changes are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please understand that it is not always possible to accommodate dining preferences or alter seating arrangements once they are reserved. They will do their best to accommodate your preference.

Anytime Dining^SM/Traditional Dining
Anytime Dining offers a more flexible dining experience. Just like at a restaurant, show up anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to enjoy dinner alone or with friends.* On select ships, you may also make reservations while onboard if you would like to dine at a particular time. If you opt for Traditional Dining, your seating is shown on your cruise documents. The Maître d'hôtel will have a list of those passengers who are waitlisted for each dining seating. Should seats become available, he will contact waitlisted passengers onboard as appropriate.
*Not available on Regal Princess, Pacific Princess, or Tahitian Princess.

Special Diets
Princess is happy to meet your request for low-sodium, low-fat, low-sugar, and vegetarian diets. In addition, kosher meals (frozen entrées only) and baby food are available upon advance written request. Any other special diet requests must be authorized in advance by the Princess corporate office. Please ask your travel agent to advise Princess in writing at least four weeks before you sail of any special diet, allergies or medical needs. For exotic cruises, please advise staffs of Princess Cruises of any special dietary requirements at least two months prior to sailing. For your convenience, you can also supply this information online using their Cruise Personalizer. Once onboard, please check with the Maître d'hôtel to confirm your request.

Shore Excursions
Exploring ports of call is one of the highlights of your cruise, and one of the best ways to do this is on an organized shore excursion through the Adventures Ashore® program. Your Adventures Ashore brochure is included in your Pre-Cruise Information Packet and provides information on ports of call and excursions available during your cruise. Tours are operated by local independent companies, not by Princess.

You will find many options for adventure and entertainment when you reach a port of call. You can opt for local sightseeing and shopping, or you may want to experience more of what your destination has to offer. A complete selection of shore excursions like taking nature walks, snorkeling, touring historic sites and monuments, appreciating famous paintings, meeting local families, or enjoying a ballet performance and many other adventures, are available at each port.

Many shore excursions have limited space available, so reservation requests will be processed in the order received. Therefore, they encourage you to reserve tours as early as possible. When excursions are fully booked, additional requests will be placed on a waiting list in the order received.

You can pre-reserve your tours, review the most up-to-date tour information and receive real-time confirmation of tours online using the Cruise Personalizer up until 14 days prior to sailing. In most cases, you may begin to book your tours on the Cruise Personalizer 75 to 120 days prior to your cruise. If you don't have online access, please contact your International Sales Representative. Attn: Data Entry/ShoreEx. In order to process your tour selections, they must receive your form by the closing date listed. Your tickets will be delivered on embarkation day to your stateroom and will be charged to your onboard account.

2. Getting Ready to Go

Passport Requirements
Please be advised that while originally the U.S. Department of State regulations stipulated that passports would be needed by January 8, 2007 for land and sea travel, recently passed legislation has deferred this date until at least the summer of 2008. However, all passengers traveling by air between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will still be required to present a valid U.S. passport beginning January 23, 2007. Even if your cruise does not involve air travel outside the U.S., should you be required to unexpectedly depart a vessel prior to the end of the sailing, a passport would be required to re-enter the U.S. by air. As such, Princess Cruises continues to strongly recommend that all passengers are in possession of a passport by January 23, 2007. Information regarding the passport requirements is available at www.travel.state.gov. Foreign nationals should contact their governments for further details.

Many countries require your passport to be valid for six months after the completion of your travel. Check your passport to verify it will be valid for this period of time. Please ensure the name on the passport matches the name on the booking. Additionally, ensure your passport contains blank pages for entry and exit endorsements and any visas that may be required. If necessary, allow sufficient time to renew your passport and/or obtain additional pages.

A valid passport is required of all non-U.S. and non-Canadian citizens for all itineraries. It is also required of all U.S. and Canadian citizens sailing on non-domestic itineraries including Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, India, Central and South America, South Pacific and Tahiti.

For itineraries ending in 2008 in which a passport is not required, U.S. and Canadian citizens who do not have a valid passport must provide the following proof of citizenship: A naturalization certificate or an original certified birth certificate from the state of their birth (a hospital certificate will not suffice) together with a valid, government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license. Although recommended, photo identification is not required for those 18 years and younger at the time of printing. U.S. Resident Aliens are required to present, in addition to a valid passport, a valid Alien Resident card. Canadian permanent residents are required to present a valid Permanent Resident card in addition to a valid passport. On domestic cruises, ensure your travel documents are valid through the completion of travel.

Please check back for further updates.

Visas
Visa requirements for U.S. and Canadian citizens are listed on your pre-cruise letter or Travel Summary (if applicable). All other nationalities including those with U.S. or Canadian resident status are responsible for verifying visa requirements for each port visited during the cruise.

IMPORTANT: Visa and documentation requirements vary by destination and do change from time to time without prior notice. Be sure to check with the consulate of each country you will visit, or a visa service to verify current regulations. It is your responsibility to have proper travel documentation. Please reconfirm visa requirements 5-7 days prior to your cruise.

Documents For Passengers Under The Age Of 18
Several countries require special documentation for children traveling without both parents; these requirements are subject to change without notice. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess the proper documents for all of the countries that you will visit. Please verify requirements with the immigration offices prior to your cruise.

Vaccinations
Information regarding required vaccinations for your cruise or cruisetour is listed on your pre-cruise letter or Travel Summary (if applicable).
IMPORTANT: Vaccination requirements vary by destination and do change from time to time. Please check with your travel agent or contact the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx to verify current regulations.

Customs Regulations
To avoid having to pay customs tax on previously-owned property upon re-entry, U.S. residents should have a receipt for, or should register with customs prior to departure, their foreign-made cameras, expensive jewelry, video cameras, radios, and other electronic equipment. Customs will issue a certificate of ownership, so you can avoid duty and taxes upon your return. For details, write to the Department of the Treasury, U.S. Customs Service, Washington, D.C. 20229 for a copy of "Know Before You Go". Canadian residents can write to the Customs Office, 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5R4 for a copy of "I Declare" or can contact their local customs office.

Security
At Princess Cruises, they take the safety and security of their passengers and crew very seriously and have one of the largest security operations in the industry. They continually review the security situations at every port they visit. Sometimes, they reschedule a port call to another location for a variety of reasons, and they beg your indulgence in this regard.

Princess Cruises also prides itself on applicable maritime security regulations designed to safeguard each and every voyage. All passengers are required to submit their names and personal data to Princess prior to embarkation and are also asked to leave any questionable items at home. No weapons or articles which could be used as weapons will be allowed onboard and all passengers and luggage/carry-on items are subject to screening prior to boarding the ship. Princess strives to ensure that every passenger experiences a comfortable and worry-free vacation.

Health Matters
They have recently reviewed their pregnancy policy in light of current medical research on gestation risks and infant mortality outside of specialised neonatal intensive care units. As a result, effective immediately (Nov 6, 2006) they will no longer be permitting passengers who will have entered the 24th week of pregnancy by the last day of the cruise to travel with them.

They recommend seasonal influenza vaccinations for all passengers. Furthermore, you are strongly urged to seek advice from your primary care physician or an approved public health advisory service to identify any specific vaccination or health precautions required for each port of call. For example, you may wish to reference the World Health Organization (WHO) (www.who.int/ith) or the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx). Some countries strictly enforce certain health requirements. Failure to comply may result in the local authorities preventing passengers from going ashore and some may impose a monetary fine or deny the ship entry into the port.

If you regularly take any medications, you are strongly advised to carry them in your hand luggage and to bring extra supplies to cover any unexpected circumstances. If you have received treatment for any significant medical condition, please carry a recent report along with any pertinent information from your treating physician.

They strongly recommend you review your health insurance coverage before cruising. Many policies, including Medicare, will not pay for services or hospitalization outside of the country or for emergency evacuation. If you did not buy Princess Travel Care^SM, which is available for purchase up to the time of final payment of your cruise fare, they recommend that you secure other travel protection. For details on the plan, please contact the Princess Travel Care Help Line at 1-800- 453-4069.

Princess Access^SM
Princess Cruises makes every effort to accommodate their passengers with disabilities. Have your travel agent notify them of your wheelchair usage and/or any special needs prior to sailing. They have wheelchair accessible staterooms on all Princess cruise ships. If you require a mobility device, you must provide your own. You can pre-reserve a wheelchair and have it and other medical equipment delivered to the ship by contacting CareVacations at 1-877-478-7827 or at www.cruiseshipassist.com. When bringing your own wheelchair, they highly recommend collapsible wheelchairs, as the width of the stateroom doors varies. Some Princess ships have areas that are not wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility varies widely on pre- and post-cruise land tours and hotel packages. Not all providers have lift-equipped transportation options and when available, arrangements must be secured in advance. The maximum weight of the wheelchair and the guest cannot exceed 600 lbs on transportation lifts. For pre- or post-cruise land tours, please contact the Access Office at 1-661-284-4521 with questions or concerns. You may also fax your request to the Access Office at 1-661-284-4408.

If you have purchased a Princess Transfer at the start or end of the cruise, be aware that lift-equipped transportation may not be available in your port of embarkation or disembarkation. Arrangements must be secured in advance by contacting the Access Office as soon as possible.

Passengers utilizing mobility devices with batteries are advised that the batteries must be a dry cell type and must be stored and recharged in the stateroom. Mobility devices of any kind, like other items, may not be left outside the stateroom.

Because they are not staffed with specially-trained personnel to assist passengers with physical challenges, they recommend you be accompanied by someone who is physically able to assist you both onboard and on shore if necessary. Travelers with disabilities should check in with the onboard Tour Office to ensure all pre-reserved tours can accommodate their needs. Not all port facilities are accessible for those using mobility devices. Ports of call may be accessed by a variety of methods including, but not limited to, a ramped gangway, series of steps or by tender. In some cases, you may be able to access the tender; however, the shore side facility is not accessible. With your safety and comfort in mind, the decision to permit or prohibit passengers from going ashore will be made on each occasion by the ship's Captain, and the decision is final. Those ports which normally use tenders to access the shore are noted on the itinerary.

In many ports of call, a mechanism known as a "stair climber" is used to assist passengers up and down the gangway. This requires that passengers transfer to a Princess wheelchair which is then connected to the stair climber and operated by the ship's personnel. If you cannot transfer or your personal mobility device cannot be easily disembarked due to size or weight, you may be precluded from going ashore.

If you are traveling with a service animal, please be aware that Princess requires a written notice in advance. Entry regulations vary from port to port, and there are some ports that prohibit the landing of animals altogether. Passengers are advised to consult the local authorities at each port of call prior to departure for the necessary documentation. Princess does not provide food for service animals. The choice of dog litter material is limited and varies by ship and location.

Princess ships are equipped with "All-In-One Kits" including a TTY that can be placed in most passenger cabins and arranged at Princess Wilderness Lodges. Additionally, all televisions onboard provide closed captioning and most onboard theaters are equipped with assistive listening devices. Electric outlets in most staterooms are limited to one and it is helpful to travel with an extension cord if you are using electrical equipment. Princess is pleased to have available JAWS Professional software with a KOSS-TD/80 headset available on one terminal in each Internet Café on every Princess cruise ship.

Reaching You at Sea
To provide greater peace of mind while you're away from home, give friends and relatives the following information so they may call you at sea. By dialing 1-900-329-SHIP (1-900-329-7447) from the United States or 1-900-565-2800 from Canada charges will be billed to the calling phone number’s account.* Calls can also be charged to a credit card in both the United States and Canada by dialing 1-877-656-7447. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card (not Canadian) are accepted. The cost for each call is $8.95 USD per minute or $11.95 CAD per minute. The 900 service can be used to call or fax the ship.

* Please include passenger name and cabin number to ensure quick delivery.

For calls originating outside of the United States and Canada, the following numbers should be used, preceded by your country's International Direct Dialing (IDD) code and the new global ocean code 870. Please contact your long distance service provider for pricing. For example, if you would like to call the Tahitian Princess in the Pacific Ocean from the United Kingdom, dial 00 870 331 050 510.

SHIP	PHONE NUMBER	FAX NUMBER
Caribbean Princess	331 042 310	331 042 314
Coral Princess	331 037 610	331 037 614
Crown Princess	331 050 010	331 050 012
Dawn Princess	323 221 020	323 221 025
Diamond Princess	331 040 410	331 040 414
Emerald Princess	761 118 498	761 118 494
Golden Princess	331 034 411	331 034 430
Grand Princess	331 032 720	331 032 711
Island Princess	331 038 410	331 038 414
Pacific Princess	331 050 410	331 043 913
Royal Princess	331 053 010	331 053 012
Ruby Princess	764 877 443	764 877 449
Sapphire Princess	331 040 510	331 040 514
Sea Princess	331 046 510	331 046 512
Star Princess	331 036 110	331 036 118
Sun Princess	331 043 810	331 043 813
Tahitian Princess	331 050 510	331 050 512

* 900 telephone service is not available from all areas, and may not be accessible from your home phone.

3. What to Bring

Cruise Documents, Passage Contract, Passport and Travel Documents
Before leaving home, ensure you have all the proper documentation required to travel. Without appropriate documentation, you may be denied boarding of your flight, cruise, or cruisetour. All travel documents are your responsibility. Please read the Passage Contract carefully - its terms and conditions apply to you and your cruise and cruisetour(s).

In addition to carrying your Cruise Documents, Passage Contract, passport and other required travel documents, they also recommend you bring your medical insurance cards and travel protection plan, if purchased. Make sure you carry these items with you. Do not pack them in your checked luggage.

Valuables
They strongly recommend you hand-carry all valuables and breakables, including jewelry, electronics and cameras as well as any medications. Please read the Booking Conditions for limitations and responsibilities for lost items and baggage.

Clothing Suggestions
You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort. Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates. See weather.com for the latest weather information on the region you are visiting. Princess Cruises recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, don't forget a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You'll also want low-heeled, rubbersoled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear.

Onboard Attire
Princess makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you're dining onboard. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal.

Smart Casual Evenings:
•	Passenger attire should be in keeping with what would be worn to a nice restaurant at home. Inappropriate dinner dress such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes), is not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn.
Formal Evenings:
•	Evening gown, cocktail dress, or elegant pant suit for women
•	Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men

Princess offers formal wear rental on all cruises; this can be arranged prior to embarkation. See below for a general evening attire schedule.

LENGTH OF CRUISE	NUMBER OF FORMAL EVENINGS	NUMBER OF SMART CASUAL EVENINGS
3-6 Days	1	1-5
7-13 Days	2	5-11
14-20 Days	3	11-17
21-28 Days	4	17-24
29 Days+	5 minimum	24+

Dress code is subject to change with the ship's itinerary. The above is a general guide. The dress code suggested in the Princess Patter may vary from time to time.

4. Princess Luggage Valet

Introducing a new door-to-door luggage service that delivers your bags from your home to your stateroom. No more hauling baggage through the airport, no more checking or standing in the crowd at the baggage claim. With Princess Luggage Valet you can enjoy the ultimate in ease and convenience when you travel. Make it a carefree escape with the new Princess Luggage Valet Service.

Princess Luggage Valet Service is provided by DHL Worldwide Express and is available exclusively to Princess Cruises’ passengers. Domestic and international shipping is available. Rates start as low as $90.00US per piece each way for domestic express shipments and $250.00US per piece each way for international. Rates are based on shipment size, weight and destination and include limited Shipment Value Protection. Reservations must be secured at least 35 days prior to your sailing date. Domestic shipments are typically scheduled for pick up 7 days prior to the sailing departure date and most international shipments are typically scheduled for pick up 14 days prior to the sailing departure date. Service is also available for post cruise shipping.

Program Launch Schedule
Service is currently available for voyages embarking and disembarking in the following ports:

Athens
Auckland
Barcelona
Civitavecchia
Copenhagen
Dover
Dubai
Fort Lauderdale
Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
Los Angeles (Hawaii voyages only)
New York
Quebec City
Seattle
Southampton
Stockholm
Sydney
Vancouver
Venice
Whittier

Additional ports coming soon.

Shipments
Shipments are limited to the shipping of luggage containing personal clothing and some sports equipment. Items such as toiletries, cosmetics, medication, vitamins, electronics and jewelry are prohibited. Keep these items in hand baggage and carry them personally. Garment bags are acceptable for shipment of clothing provided they fold in half, remain secured in that position, and resemble a piece of free standing luggage. Examples of sports equipment that are acceptable for shipment would include golf clubs, fishing poles and bicycles. It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that all sports equipment is packaged appropriately. Sports items must be shipped in an appropriate special-purpose hard sided carrier/container. Note that storage onboard is limited and the shipment of some large shipments of sports equipment, such as bicycles, will be subject to availability.

Restrictions
Individual shipments may not exceed 108 inches per piece for combined length, width and height. Weight may not exceed 150 pounds per piece. Should an individual shipment exceed number of total inches or weight, additional fees will apply and we cannot guarantee timely delivery of shipment. Goods or items purchased during your travels may not be shipped via Princess Luggage Valet as they could be subject to duties and taxes. Any duties and taxes assessed by customs will be billed to you. Items such as cologne, perfume, lighters are prohibited as they are considered combustible. Shipments may not be locked as they are subject to inspection.

Shipment Value Protection

TYPE	COST	COVERAGE (actual cash value)
Basic Value Protection	Inclusive in standard rates	Up to $2,000.00 per piece
Additional Value Protection	$10.00 per piece	Up to an additional $1,000.00 per piece

Princess Cruises will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of luggage or contents. DHL will not be held responsible for damage to passenger's luggage (as it is considered the shipping container), loss of or damage to camera or electronic equipment, jewelry, cash, or other similarly fragile and valuable items. Valuable and fragile items should always be hand carried. When shipping valuable sports equipment, we strongly suggest purchasing additional Shipment Value Protection. While an itemized contents list is required for international shipments, we recommend that you prepare an itemized list for domestic shipments as well.

Any claims for loss or damage pertaining to covered items must be reported immediately to Princess Luggage Valet, who will initiate the claim with DHL. Claims must be submitted per the following schedule, based on the type of service purchased.

International shipments:	30 days from the date of pick-up by DHL
Domestic Express shipments:	90 days from the date of pick-up by DHL

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

From 60 days prior to sailing until your scheduled pick-up date, cancellation charge is $25.00.

Once pick-up has been made, cancellation charge is 100%.

How to Book Princess Luggage Valet
For rates, contact Princess Luggage Valet in the US or Canada at 800-399-7350 or email luggagevalet@princesscruises.com. Princess Luggage Valet agents are available to assist you Monday thru Friday from 6am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time.

When requesting rates or reserving service, please be prepared to provide us with the following information:

• Your Booking Number
• Pre-cruise pick-up address and phone number
• Post-Cruise ship to address and phone number
• Number of pieces to be shipped
• Estimated weight of each piece
• Declared value of each piece
• Credit Card for payment

How the Program Works
Once the reservation has been booked, they will provide you with the scheduled pick-up date for your luggage based on your cruise destination.
Prior to your scheduled pick-up date, they will mail you a packet containing the following items:

•	Airway bills for each piece of luggage to be shipped
•	Sturdy airway bill holders and ties for each piece
•	Customs forms to be completed for International shipments (International shipments also require a copy of your passport to accompany completed customs forms)
•	A DHL return envelope for shipping copies of customs forms back to Princess
•	Detailed shipping instructions
•	Interior Luggage Insert

Pre-cruise shipments will be picked up as scheduled and delivered to your stateroom on your day of embarkation.

For post-cruise shipments, you will be instructed to follow standard disembarkation procedures, which requires you to proceed through immigration and customs formalities. A drop-off area for Princess Luggage Valet will be located just outside the customs area. You will receive specific instructions onboard regarding your disembarkation and specific drop-off location, as this may vary from port to port.

Note :
Princess Luggage Valet is provided by DHL Worldwide Express. Rates include basic Shipment Value Protection. This luggage shipping service is for the personal luggage of Princess passengers only. A complete list of items that cannot be shipped will be supplied, along with terms and conditions, upon reserving this service. Princess will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of luggage or contents. DHL will not be held responsible for damage to the shipping container, loss of or damage to camera equipment, jewelry, electronics, cash or similarly fragile or valuable items. Items such as cologne, perfume and lighters are prohibited, as they are considered combustible. DHL Worldwide Express is an independent company and is not owned or operated by Princess. Princess reserves the right to modify or withdraw this service at any time. ©2007 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.

5. Day of Embarkation

Tag Your Luggage
In addition to your personal identification tag, please attach a completed Princess Cruises luggage tag which has been included in your pre-cruise documents. Please remove any old airline flight tags. Also, please follow the directions in your itinerary for luggage items for your land tours.

Please note: Many domestic airline carriers are now imposing excess baggage charges for amounts over 50 lbs., so it is advisable to check with your carrier regarding weight restrictions.

Transfers
If you purchased a Princess airport-to-ship transfer, a cruisetour transfer, or a Cruise Plus® Hotel Package, you will be met by a uniformed Princess representative at the embarkation port airport. For domestic U.S. flights, you will be met inside or just exiting the luggage claim area. For international flights, you will be met as you exit the secure customs area. Claim all your luggage prior to exiting the luggage claim area. From the airport, you'll be transferred to the ship or your hotel.

If you have not purchased your air from Princess, please provide us with your flight details no later than 45 days prior to your departure date. In the absence of this information, your transfer will be cancelled.

If you have purchased a Princess Transfer at the start or end of the cruise and you require special assistance, be aware that liftequipped transportation may not be available in your port of embarkation or disembarkation. Arrangements must be secured in advance to accommodate your needs. To ensure that they can do so, they ask that you contact them at 1-800-PRINCESS.

Car Seats
U.S. and Canadian regulations require that children up to the age of 8 years old may be required to travel in a car seat, booster seat or other "child restraint system." When being transported by car, taxi, limo, van or shuttle, it is your responsibility to know the regulations and provide the applicable "Child Restraint System."

En Route Delays on Sailing Day
If you encounter unforeseen flight or weather-related delays on sailing day, they suggest you immediately advise an airline representative at the airport that you are a cruise passenger destined for sailing that day. Typically, airlines are able to arrange alternative flights at the airline counter for passengers to continue with their travel to the point of embarkation. Upon learning your new flight arrangements, we ask that you immediately contact Princess with your new flight information for their records. You may call them toll-free at 1-800-545-0008. Please note: This special number is operational only in the United States and Canada. Outside of the U.S. and Canada you may reach them at 1-661-284-4410. Princess representatives are available to answer this emergency en-route line from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Saturday and Sunday. Their representatives will record your new flight information into your booking record.

Important: The above number is for emergency use only for unforeseen delays. If you have any other questions, please route them through your travel agent. Princess is not responsible for any airline delays.

Terminal Contact Numbers

LOCATIONS	PHONE NUMBER
Vancouver	800-665-0050
San Francisco (Pier 35)	415-398-0208
Los Angeles Harbor (Pier 93)	310-547-4357
Port Everglades	954-525-8520

Cruise Plus Hotel Packages
A Cruise Plus Hotel Package lets you add a night - or as many as you like - to the beginning or end of your vacation and stay in carefully selected hotels. All transfers and baggage handling are included. If you purchased a pre- or post-cruise hotel stay with Princess, you will be met by a uniformed Princess representative at the arrival port airport. If you have purchased your air tickets on your own, you must provide your arrival flight details 45 days prior to the start of your vacation to ensure that you are met and transferred to the start of your hotel package. Please see the section entitled: TRANSFERS on this page for further details. Recognizing that accessible accommodations vary widely, especially outside the United States, passengers should confirm their special needs upon booking their reservation.

DURING YOUR CRUISE

1. Youth & Teen Programs

A Boatload of Fun
Cruising with Princess is a complete escape for all ages. There's everything from arts and crafts, game tables, movies, and splash pools (on select cruise ships) to teen centers with ping-pong tables, juke boxes, and all the latest video games. There's a play area and special outdoor deck exclusively for toddlers. And Remix is designed to give teens their own space — and the time of their lives. In addition, kids on the Grand and Golden Princess will also enjoy their own deck space with a Whale's Tail splash pool, and teens have a separate hot tub and deck area just for them.

All Youth and Teen Centers are fully supervised by our staff of Youth Activities Coordinators.

Children are welcome on all Princess cruise ships, but facilities vary. Pacific Princess and Tahitian Princess do not have dedicated Youth and Teen Centers (programs are available only when 20 or more children are sailing). However, when 20 or more children ages 3 to 17 are traveling on these ships, they will enjoy a varied schedule of supervised activities organized by a Youth Activities Coordinator.

Family Cruising Tips
Anytime Dining is recommended for families who want to dine together, so children may fully participate in the evening youth activities (starting at 7 p.m.).

The dining alternatives onboard our ships allow parents the freedom to spend time with their children while they eat an early dinner at the pizzeria, in the 24-hour restaurant offering a special children's menu, in their stateroom with 24-hour room service, or in one of our many alternative dining locations. After taking their children to the supervised Youth and Teen Centers, parents can enjoy dining on their own in the elegant dining rooms.

Many shore excursions have been selected with family cruisers in mind. Discounted rates for children and "family-friendly" activities are available to make the most of your time in port.

On embarkation day, the Princess Youth and Teen Schedule for the entire cruise will be delivered to your stateroom. If you need more than one copy, please contact your Youth Activities Coordinator.

Don't miss the orientation and registration meeting on the first night of your cruise. You and your children can meet the Youth and Teen staff and learn more about exciting shipboard programs. Parents are always welcome to join their children in the Youth and Teen Centers.

Hours of Operation

Sea Days:	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. *
Port Days:	8 a.m. - 5 p.m. †

On Pacific and Tahitian Princess, the Princess Youth and Teen Programs are available when 20 or more children are sailing.

Please note: no group kidsitting on Pacific Princess and Tahitian Princess.

* A $5 USD per child/hour group kidsitting charge is applicable from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. for youth passengers ages 3-12.
† A supervised, complimentary lunch service is available with parent consent.

California Science Center
In a cruise industry exclusive, this respected Los Angeles institution provides educational and entertaining interactive science activities for children onboard most Princess cruise ships. Young passengers will be enthralled with award-winning science programs geared toward their particular ship's destination. Whale watching, chemistry experiments, building and racing sailboats, marine biology studies, and squid dissection are just some of the activities that may be offered.

Pete's Pals^SM
Youngsters who participate in Princess Youth events will take home a limited-edition member of Pete's Pals^SM as a way to learn more about endangered species in the areas in which Princess sails. On each cruise, Princess will issue a specially designed plush animal — beginning with "Pelican Pete," the program's mascot. In conjunction, kids will learn about the plight of many such threatened and endangered creatures, including white pelicans, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles.

Pelican's Perch^SM
Kids can make the most of their Caribbean adventure in this supervised play area on their own private island, Princess Cays.®. This special playground is managed by the shipboard youth staff and provides a secure place for children while parents enjoy the many beach amenities and water sports offered. Pelican's Perch^SM is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Princess Youth & Teen Dinner Events
As part of the Princess Youth and Teen program, junior cruisers will also participate in two special dinner evenings designed for each age group. Younger passengers will enjoy dinner without parents and in the company of newfound friends and counselors in one of their ship's many eateries. For teens, one of the two evenings will feature a formal get-together in one of the main dining rooms, complete with photographs and a group night out to enjoy many Princess evening offerings*.

* The teen dinner may be held in a different location other than the main dining room.

Children's TV Programming*
In addition to Cartoon Network and Boomerang, movies and TV programs for children may be shown on the in-stateroom television and in the Youth and Teen Centers throughout the day on Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Dawn Princess, Golden Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess and Regal Princess. Pacific Princess, Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess do not have specially designated Youth and Teen Centers, but offer programs for youth when there are 20 or more aboard.

* Where satellite permits.

Additional Reminders
Children under 3 are not permitted in the Youth Center unless accompanied by a parent at all times. Youth Center staff cannot administer medication, bottle-feed, change diapers, or provide meal service.* Private in-cabin babysitting is not available on any Princess ship. All children must be potty-trained.

* Lunch is provided outside the Youth and Teen Centers on days when ship is in port or during special events. Parental consent is required.

Children with Special Needs
Princess welcomes all teens and children ages 3-17 to participate in the programs. Let their staff know of all medical and/or special needs for your children. They will make every effort to accommodate them. Please be advised that Princess Youth staff may not offer individual one-on-one supervision.

2. What's Onboard

Princess Patter
Princess Patter is your daily schedule of ship activities and entertainment events. It's also your guide to shipboard services with hours of operation. Princess Patter is delivered nightly to your stateroom. Keep it close at hand, so you'll always know what's happening and where.

Internet Services*
Internet access is available on all Princess vessels through our 24-hour onboard Internet Cafés and wireless networks. Use the state-of-the-art computer systems to access your web-based e-mail account, or browse the Internet for world news, sports and stock trading. Or bring your wireless-enabled laptop and access the Internet from onboard wireless network (per the IEEE 802.11b standard).

Passengers who subscribe to e-mail services from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) are advised to verify that their ISP has a web-mail viewing site prior to sailing. Most major ISPs have websites that allow mail access via a web browser using an e-mail address and password.

Please contact the Internet Café Manager onboard for information regarding the charges that apply to Internet and wireless Internet services and any other specific requirements.

* Internet access via satellite is significantly slower than high-speed connections on shore. Princess Cruises reserves the right to filter content accessed via the ship’s Internet services. Please note high bandwidth consuming applications such as voice over IP telephony, peer-to-peer file sharing and streaming media may be restricted onboard Princess vessels.

Tour Office
A Tour Office with a Shore Excursion Manager is onboard each ship, ready to assist you with your port and tour-related questions and purchases.

Princess Captain's Circle® Host
Each sailing includes a Princess Captain's Circle Host to assist with exclusive "Members only" onboard events and ensure all Members receive their benefits.

Future Cruise Consultant
While onboard you can book your next escape with Princess. Future Cruise Consultants are on each vessel to advise you of future cruise itineraries, fares and incentives. By booking onboard, you will receive reduced deposits of $100 per person and up to $150 shipboard credit per person on your next sailing with Princess.

Simply make a deposit toward any cruise to secure this exclusive offer available only to the onboard passengers.

CRUISE LENGTH	STATEROOM TYPE	ONBOARD CREDIT (USD/CAD)*
7-9 days	Interior Oceanview	$25 $50
10-15 days	Interior Oceanview	$75 $100
16+ days	Interior Oceanview	$125 $150

* Shipboard credit for 1st and 2nd passenger only.
Check with your Future Cruise Consultant about offers for World Cruises

In-Stateroom Amenities
The little extras you find in the best hotels — fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion — are provided in every stateroom. Waffle weave cloth bathrobes are available upon request from your stateroom steward for your comfort and convenience. For those of you who wish to enjoy a relaxing drink in the privacy of your stateroom, bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages are available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations.

Mini-suites include a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area and a spacious closet, while full suites offer all of these premiums plus amenities such as a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library. Full suite passengers also enjoy complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (on select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup and use of the Disembarkation Lounge.

Each stateroom has other luxuries for your convenience, such as a private safe and refrigerator. In addition, each room is equipped with a 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings. Please ask your stateroom steward to check your appliances for suitability before use if you have any questions. All ships are equipped with an electric hair dryer in every stateroom.

TV Programming*
Getting away from it all doesn't mean being out of touch. Every stateroom on Princess ships has its own TV set featuring the multi-channel Princess Overseas Television programming.* They offer live satellite reception of CNN, ESPN International, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and Boomerang where satellite coverage permits. Along with a movie channel featuring a wide selection of first-run movies, they also provide the latest sitcoms and dramas, an onboard version of the Discovery Channel, and a wide selection of special programming, including the Academy Awards® . Plus, for sports fans, we offer several major sporting events such as the Super Bowl® , BCS college bowl games, NBA Finals and the NCAA basketball tournament. Closed captioning is available on most Princess ships; please check with the Passenger Services Desk for information.

* Ship television programming is not guaranteed at all times due to the nature of satellite communications, which are subject to itinerary and possible disruption from weather patterns and various obstructions. Also, Internet access via satellite is significantly slower than high-speed connections on shore.

Passport to Value
Enjoy great savings on products and services onboard with the complimentary Passport to Value booklet. This handy item — worth up to $500 in total savings — can be found in your stateroom mailbox upon arrival. It offers substantial discounts on tax- and duty-free shopping, spa treatments, fine art, photo services and more. Plus, every time you redeem a participating Passport to Value coupon, you'll be entered to win a crystal replica of a Princess cruise ship — a $275 value — in the Passport to Value Sweepstakes. The more coupons you use, the more chances you'll have to win!

Art Auction Program
You will have a unique opportunity to view and purchase pieces of fine art from a wide range of artists during our onboard auctions. Art Directors are available throughout the cruise to answer your questions about the onboard art collection. At the end of your sailing, Princess will arrange to have your artwork framed, packaged and shipped to your home.

Boutiques Onboard
Shop the Boutiques Onboard for the perfect gifts to remember your Princess cruise vacation. They offer incredible tax- and duty-free savings off suggested U.S. retail prices on fragrances, cosmetics, jewelry, gifts, apparel, accessories and liquor. In addition to everyday savings, they bring you special promotions throughout the cruise. Once onboard, please check the Princess Patter calendar for times and locations of these exciting events.

Photography
Photographs taken throughout the cruise by the team of professional photographers are available for purchase in the shipboard photo gallery and shop. For a truly special souvenir, have a portrait taken on a formal night. You can also purchase a video produced on your cruise — a wonderful keepsake of your dream vacation. Quality film processing is available using state-of-the-art equipment, as are frames and photo albums in which to display your new memories. You will also find advanced digital imaging services, memory card downloads, and CD-burning services.

Library
Onboard each of the ships, they've created a library that includes contemporary and classic titles, as well as books related to specific cruise itineraries. You'll find subjects on art, history, sports, travel, health and wellness, natural history and reference materials. And, they also have a fine selection of fiction and biographies. Princess onboard libraries have collections of up to 2,000 books, as well as Internet stations and music listening chairs. Read your Princess Patter for library hours and other information.

3. They're At Your Service

Passenger Service/Purser's Desk
The Passenger Services/Purser's Desk in the ship's lobby is the place to cash traveler's checks, buy stamps, ask questions, settle your shipboard account and check Lost and Found.

Postal Service
Since U.S. stamps are acceptable for use only within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, the Passenger Services/Purser's Desk has stamps for most ports you'll be visiting. Mail can be dropped in the mailbox located at the Purser's Desk.

Group Services
For group travel, Princess Cruises offers a number of onboard services to suit any organization. Meeting rooms and audio/visual equipment are available for conferences. Group cocktail parties and activities can be arranged to follow work sessions. Speak to your travel agent or a Princess Onboard Services Coordinator for details.

Currency Exchange Machines
For your convenience, Automated Teller Machines for the exchange of foreign currencies are available on vessels sailing out of European ports and on selected exotic itineraries. Please visit the Passenger Services/Purser's Desk for more information.

Medical Center
All of the Medical Centers hold the distinction of being the first and only facilities in the industry to be accredited by the prestigious United Kingdom Health Quality Services and certified to ISO9001:2000. The onboard medical center is staffed by full-time British registered doctors and nurses. In addition to twice-daily office hours, they are available 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

Charges for medical services will be added to your shipboard account, and you will be provided with an itemized account to submit to your insurance company. Important: Princess ships are registered in Bermuda. Verify with your insurer if your coverage applies outside the United States, or purchase appropriate travel insurance.

Religious Services
Princess provides Catholic, Jewish and Protestant services on the following religious holidays: Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Easter, Christmas, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Chanukah. In addition, interdenominational services are conducted every Sunday usually by an officer of the ship.

Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Take advantage of the onboard laundry service for a nominal fee. All laundry is returned within 48 hours, or on the same day with our express service. They also offer dry cleaning and self-service coin-operated launderettes.

Princess Floral
Make your cruise a memorable one. The professional florist onboard offers a wide range of fresh flowers for any occasion. Choose from corsages, boutonnieres, rose arrangements and bouquets, exotic tropical arrangements, all occasion bouquets and more. Please contact your International Sales Representative to pre-order your flowers or visit the Passenger Services/Purser's Desk once you're onboard.

Note: To ensure the freshest arrangements, they ask you to place your order at least seven days prior to sailing (if you pre-order). Flower varieties may vary by region, season and weather conditions. Only pre-orders can be fulfilled on Tahitian Princess and Pacific Princess.

4. Exercise & Activities

Lotus Spa & Fitness
Whether you enjoy a brief respite, a bracing workout, or a full day of pampering, the Lotus Spa is dedicated to renewing body, mind and spirit. You'll find a full range of personalized spa treatments including traditional hair and beauty services, massage, sensuous wraps and aroma therapies. The state-of-the-art fitness center features a professional staff, weight and aerobic conditioning equipment, sauna, solarium, steam rooms and classes ranging from yoga to pilates to kickboxing. The spa is open daily, but we suggest you make arrangements on embarkation day for an appointment time that works best for you.

Taking a Dive
Learn to snorkel and/or scuba dive with professional, fully-certified PADI instructors. the New Waves^SM program is available on all 7-day cruises with Princess to the Caribbean. Under the guidance of the New Waves staff, you can get your feet wet with snorkeling and scuba demonstrations, snorkeling classes and tours, and scuba tours for non-certified and certified divers. You can even get a full scuba certification during your cruise.

Golf
If golf is your sport, Princess can take you to the best places around the world to tee off. Try the sophisticated golf simulator featuring 35 of the world's most famous golf courses*. They also offer a nine-hole putting green on select ships.

While sailing on Mexican Riviera, Caribbean, Hawaii and Panama Canal itineraries, you can become part of our Princess Golf Club complete with a certified golf professional.

Whether you're a scratch golfer or just starting out, the golf pro will provide personalized instruction to improve your game. Professionally guided golf excursions are also available with priority tee times and roundtrip transportation in almost every port of call.

* Available on all ships except Tahitian Princess and Pacific Princess. Golf cage available on Sea Princess in lieu of golf simulator.

Princess Scholarship@Sea® Program
This innovative educational program offers an array of contemporary enrichment activities to enhance your vacation experience.

From wine tasting to web design to digital travel photography, choose from up to 40 courses per voyage, six per sea day, from core topic areas including: photography, computers, culinary, ceramics, and special topics. Guests also have the opportunity to expand their ScholarShip@Sea® experience as small group instruction will be offered for pottery courses, photography, in-depth computer programs and more.*

* Some courses may not be available on every ship. Space is limited and group instruction courses are offered for a minimal fee.

5. Personal Choice Dining®

A Revolution in Cruise Cuisine
Welcome to an incredible dining experience that gives you the freedom to choose where, when, and with whom you wish to dine. Princess is the only cruise line to offer a choice of Traditional Dining — the classic cruise experience — or flexible, Anytime Dining. Princess also offer a variety of specialty restaurant options as well as multiple casual dining venues.

Whichever dining options you choose, you'll enjoy great delectable menus. Simply let your travel agent know your preference when you book your cruise.

C.H.E.F.^SM
A Culinary Heritage of Excellence in Food is the foundation upon which the passion for modern classical cuisine is realized. Exceeding individual expectations, C.H.E.F.^SM celebrates a Princess tradition of world-class chefs creating exceptional dishes — featuring specialties like premium grain-fed beef and cold-water Maine lobster. They've also introduced a Lotus Spa Cuisine selection into the dinner menus, reflecting the perfect balance of nutrition and flavor. No matter where you dine, you'll find the highest quality cuisine throughout the ships.

Traditional Dining
Indulge in award-winning cuisine, served in an elegant, comfortable dining room each evening at 6 p.m. (first seating) or 8:15 p.m. (second seating).

Anytime Dining
For passengers wanting more flexibility in their dining schedule. Just like in a restaurant, show up when you like between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., to enjoy dinner alone or with friends.

Specialty Dining
When it comes to gourmet fare, variety is the spice of life — so Princess offers several specialty dining options. Sterling Steakhouse is an upscale take on the traditional steakhouse, serving favorites like New York steak and rib eye. Sabatini's, the Italian trattoria, is as authentic as they come — featuring fresh pasta dishes and Mediterranean seafood specialties. And the Bayou Café & Steakhouse will transport your tastebuds to Cajun country.

Ultimate Balcony Dining
Enjoy Ultimate Balcony Dining, featuring fresh lobster or steak, delicious delicacies and private service, all on your own balcony. Treat yourself to this unparalleled level of luxury morning or night, available for an additional cost.

Note: Dining options vary by ship. Once onboard, you may switch from Traditional Dining to Anytime Dining (subject to availability) with 24 hours notice to the Maître d'hôtel. Actual meal times are subject to change based on itinerary and season. Specialty Dining and Casual Dining venues vary by ship and charges may apply. Ultimate Balcony Dining available in select staterooms.

Casual Dining
All throughout each cruise ship, they have a wide variety of casual dining options:
• 24-hour buffet
• Burger & hot dog grill
• Late-night bistro
• Ice cream bar
• Patisserie
• 24-hour room service
• Wine bar
• Pizzeria

Afternoon Tea
Indulge in afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, cookies, music and white-glove service. It's the perfect interlude between sunning out on deck and a star-studded evening at sea. Enjoy a wide selection of premium teas — from Earl Grey to herbal infusions. And of course there's coffee, if you prefer. The choice is up to you.

Room Service
Call for personal room service at any time of the day or night. To have continental breakfast delivered to your stateroom, just fill out the breakfast card included in your stateroom portfolio (one is also placed on your pillow) and hang it out at night on your stateroom door. For a full stateroom menu, please see your stateroom portfolio or call the number listed in your onboard telephone directory.

Private Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres
What could be more fun than throwing a party at sea? They'll arrange for the invitations, mix the cocktails, and pour the wine. The chef will even prepare a selection of your favorite hors d'oeuvres. Just contact the Passenger Services/Purser's Desk to plan all the details.
Smoke - Free Dining
To enhance your dining experience, they have established a smoke-free dining policy. For your convenience, they offer other smoking areas throughout the ship.

Discretionary Hotel and Dining Charge
During your cruise, you will meet staff throughout the ship who provide you with excellent service. Many more crew support those who serve you directly. To save you the worry of who to tip and how much, Princess makes it easier for you to reward excellent service by automatically adding a discretionary Hotel and Dining charge of $11 USD for suites and mini-suites and $10.50 USD for all other staterooms per person per day (including children) to your shipboard account on a daily basis. This charge will be shared amongst those staff who help provide and support your cruise experience, including the wait staff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, galley staff, laundry staff and others.

Casino dealers and Lotus Spa personnel do not share in the Hotel and Dining charge as not all passengers utilize these services.

Bar and Wine Service Charge
A 15% gratuity is added to bar charges and dining room wine accounts. This is shared amongst the beverage staff and their support staff, including cleaners and utility staff. They know you will find the services onboard exemplary.

Additional Fees
A cover charge of $15 to $25 per person may apply at the alternative dining venues. Prices may vary or change without notice.

Alcohol Policy
Passengers under 21 years of age are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol onboard. Duty- and tax-free alcohol is available for purchase and may be delivered to your stateroom the last day of your cruise. Discounted stateroom packages are available.

Alcohol purchased at any port of call, including the port of embarkation, may not be consumed onboard. It will be collected at the gangway for safekeeping and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of your cruise, prior to your disembarkation. You may bring wine or champagne onboard to celebrate special occasions (limit: one bottle per person). If consumed in the dining rooms or alternative restaurants, each bottle will be subject to a $15 corkage fee*.

*Charges are subject to change.

6. Entertainment

First-Class Activities, Day and Night
Fill every day with a wide variety of exciting onboard activities from paddle tennis to painting lessons. Take a galley tour; enjoy wine tasting; experience the traditional Champagne Waterfall; or join in games by the pool. You can even take a backstage tour, or take center stage at the karaoke lounge. Ships filled with amenities, equal in luxury to the finest landbased resorts - that's what makes Princess Cruises the ultimate vacation and a complete escape.

Production Shows
Enjoy an exciting array of stage shows, most of which are written, costumed and choreographed exclusively by Princess. Curtain times vary; check your onboard newsletter, the Princess Patter, for show times.

Dance Date
Don't forget to bring along your dancing shoes, because Princess has several dance venues and live entertainment to get you into the swing of things. They start early and finish late. Just check Princess Patter for the times and places to give your partner a whirl.

Cocktail Hour
Kick off the evening with cocktails in one of the ship's cozy lounges or bars. This is the perfect time to meet shipboard friends and swap stories about the afternoon's adventures.

Feature Movies
Every cruise features a great selection of first-run feature films for your viewing pleasure. On select ships, guests can also experience Movies Under the StarsSM, the 300-square-foot outdoor movie screen and watch the latest films, sporting events and concert videos - all from a comfortable deck chair.

Note: Movies Under the Stars appears on Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Grand Princess and Sea Princess.

Casino Play
Casinos offer the most popular table games, including blackjack, roulette, Caribbean stud poker and craps. It also features a full range of exciting slot and video poker machines, as well as regular Snowball Jackpot Bingo sessions held throughout the cruise. Complimentary gaming lessons for slots and table games are held each cruise, along with exciting tournaments. Please check Princess Patter for the daily special promotions and opening hours. Plus, if you want to surprise your friends with a lucky side bet, you can choose a $25, $50, or $100 credit, redeemable in the shipboard casino. Persons under the age of 21 are not permitted to gamble or remain in the casino.

Rave Revues
In addition to the main stage entertainment, Princess features talented magicians, comedians and guest singers who'll keep you guessing, laughing and singing along.

Taking the Spotlight
Passengers can also be stars. You can kick up your heels at the Country & Western Party - bring your cowboy boots and hats and join the line dancing. Or bring your tropical wear for the Island Night deck party on all warm weather sailings. There will be limbo contests, games and calypso music for "dancin' in the aisles." And don't be shy - audition for Princess Pop Star and share your vocal talents with the world.

SAYING GOODBYE

1. Disembarking

Express Check-Out
Princess offers quick and easy Express Check-Out service for smooth sailing from the beginning to the end of your cruise vacation. To take advantage of this service, and if you have not already provided your credit card number in your pre-cruise documentation or at embarkation, please bring your major credit card and your identification to the Passenger Services/Purser's Desk during the first few days of your cruise. Those paying by traveler's checks or cash will be required to leave a cash deposit with the Purser's staff at the beginning of the cruise. They will provide you with updates on the items charged against your account. You will be presented with a final bill on the day of disembarkation. If this bill is to your satisfaction, then everything will be taken care of for you without another visit to the front desk.

Prior to Disembarkation
Your stateroom steward will provide you with a disembarkation letter containing information regarding your departure from the ship. You will also receive colored tags for each piece of luggage. Please put your name, home address and other information requested on each tag. Also, remove any old airline flight tags or embarkation tags. Princess strongly recommends you hand-carry fragile items, valuables and medication. Before you retire for the night, your bags should be packed and placed outside your stateroom door to facilitate customs clearance and disembarkation. Make a final check of your cabin and stateroom safe for any personal items, as Princess is not responsible for items left behind.

Immigration and Customs Clearance
Due to U.S. and local customs restrictions, passengers may not leave the ship until all luggage is off-loaded. With this in mind, Princess suggests that you relax in one of the many public lounges to wait for customs clearance and disembarkation by pre-designated groups.

Customs and immigration inspectors will review with you the customs declarations form upon which you have listed all the articles bought in foreign ports or in the ship's boutiques. U.S. residents returning to the United States are allowed a duty-free exemption of $800 USD per person, which includes the cost of one liter of alcoholic beverages (if purchased onboard or ashore) for each passenger 21 years of age or older. Canadian citizens, when out of the country for more than eight days, may bring back up to $750 CAD duty-free. It is recommended that passengers keep their sales receipts handy for declaring their purchases. Food items should not be brought into U.S. ports.

On cruises calling at ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or American Samoa, U.S. residents are allowed an additional exemption of $1,200 USD when returning to the United States, including four liters of alcoholic beverages provided you have the proof of purchase from the designated ports. Of your $1,200 USD exemption, no more than $600 USD worth of articles may have been purchased in the islands. Articles acquired in these islands need not accompany you but may be sent to the United States and claimed under your duty-free personal exemption if properly declared. Please note that family members, who live in the same home and return together in the United States, may combine their standard personal exemptions. Children are allowed the same as adults, with the exception of alcohol and cigarettes. Please note that these are current exemptions and are subject to change.

For further customs information, Princess recommends that you attend the Cruise Director's disembarkation talk given during the last days of the cruise.

Disembarkation and Transfer Information
At the dock, your luggage will be arranged according to the color-coded tags, which will be provided to you prior to disembarkation. On the majority of the cruises, you will be required to identify and clear your luggage through customs. As you leave the ship, you will be directed by Princess representatives to the luggage claim area for your color group. As many bags are similar in appearance, please check each luggage tag to ensure you are claiming your own luggage.

If you have purchased a Princess ship-to-airport transfer, Cruise Plus Hotel Package or are participating on a cruisetour, you will be directed by uniformed Princess representatives to the transfer departure point.

If your friends or relatives are meeting you at the pier, please be advised that disembarkation may take up to four hours after the scheduled arrival of the ship in order to clear immigration and customs.

2. Your Chew

Princess's crew includes experienced and friendly professionals whose responsibilities range from navigating the ship to creating the day's activity plan. The onboard staff's primary concern is ensuring your safety and providing you with the ultimate cruise vacation. To help you get acquainted, the following is an introduction to your onboard crew.

Officers
The Captain is in command of your ship and is your official host for the cruise. He is assisted by the ship's officers and staff, who are organized into departments. You can recognize an officer's department by the color of epaulet worn on his or her shoulders.

Deck Department
The Deck Department, headed by the Staff Captain, is responsible for all the duties performed by the officers manning the bridge. These seasoned professionals are distinguished by their black and gold epaulet. Safety and security fall under the jurisdiction of the Deck Department as does the maintenance of the ship's appearance. Members of the Deck Department paint the ship and keep the decks and swimming pools clean. In short, the Staff Captain and his crew are the people in charge of keeping your vessel shipshape throughout your cruise.

Engine Department
The Chief Technical Officer heads the Engine Department and is assisted by the Staff Engineer Officer and Staff Electro-Technical Officer. Departmental responsibilities include the ship's propulsion system, climate control and power generation. The Staff Electro-Technical Officer deals with electrical distribution and the ship's satellite and radio communications. Engineering Officers and Electro-Technical Officers wear the burgundy and gold epaulet.

Hotel Department
You'll recognize members of the Hotel Department by the white and gold epaulet on their uniforms. The Passenger Services Director is in charge, along with the Staff Purser and First Purser. The Purser's staff handles all of the hotel responsibilities for the entire ship — from stateroom, public room and dining room services to providing all food and supplies for passengers and crew. This department also includes a number of officers who don't wear an epaulet, such as the Maître d'hôtel, who maintains the excellent standards of service in all dining areas, and the Executive Chef, who supervises all food production onboard.

Entertainment Department
The Cruise Director reports to the Passenger Services Director and is also a senior officer onboard ship. The Cruise Director manages the entire Entertainment Department. Since the Cruise Director and cruise staff oversee so many different activities, from evening stage shows to leading daytime and evening activities, their uniforms change to fit the occasion. Like all onboard employees, cruise staff always have a gold name badge on their uniform so you can get to know them right away.

Medical Staff
The medical staff, headed by the Senior Doctor, are on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week to provide medical care for both passengers and crew. This team of highly qualified doctors and nurses may be identified by their red and gold epaulet.

C.R.U.I.S.E.® with Princess
Bringing it all together is trademark Princess service, summed up in our C.R.U.I.S.E.® credo: Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing In Service Excellence. It's the heartfelt greeting you receive from the Captain, the smiling face of your stateroom steward, or the waiter who knows you prefer a decaf espresso. And it's how they've treated the most discriminating guests for more than 40 years running.


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