| Use of Cellular Phones on the Regal Empress |
| Enjoy
the convenience of using your cellular phone to
keep in touch with friends and family while sailing
on the Regal Empress. In order to use your cell
phones onboard, you might need to first activate
the roaming service by calling your cellular provider.
The network gets activated when the ship is at
sea, out of reach from land and your regular cellular
provider. When the service becomes available,
your cellular phone will display either MCP or
901 12 or indicate Digital Roaming. This service
is charged via your home cellular provider at
international roaming rates For exact pricing,
please check with your home operator.
Cell
phone coverage onboard the Regal Empress is provided
by Maritime Communications Partner (MCP). |
What's
Included In The Cruise Price? |
Your fare includes
shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation,
all meals (except if opting for The Cove Restaurant)
and onboard entertainment . If you were charged
government taxes and fees your passenger taxes and
security fee has been pre-paid*. |
Not
Included |
Gratuities of $10 per
night per person, transportation to and from the
ship, parking, shore excursions, bar beverages,
soft drinks, phone calls, photographs and items
you may
choose to purchase that are not specifically stated.
Celebration Cruise Line reserves the right to charge
an additional fuel supplement of up to $9.00 per
person per day on all passengers, to be collected
at time of embarkation without prior notice, in
the event that the price of light sweet crude oil
according to the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange
Index) is greater than $40.00 per barrel of oil.
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Will
I need a passport or visa? |
All
U.S. citizens must have valid proof of citizenship
- a passport, certified birth certificate or certified
naturalization certificate. Resident aliens must
travel with their "Green Card" Alien registration
cards. Guests from other countries should check
with their travel agent or appropriate consulate
to determine necessary travel documentation.
U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be
able to present the original or copy of their birth
certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship
such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship
card. Anyone staying overnight in the Bahamas is
required to have a passport.
Please note that passengers arriving at the pier
without valid documentation will not
be allowed to board the vessel and will
not be entitled to any refund of fare
or compensation. |
What
Should I Pack? |
Dress Code – Dress is generally casual. Dinner and
evening attire is casual elegance, with proper attire
required for the Crystal, Rio's and Cove restaurants,
including collared shirts, blouses, pants, dresses
and skirts. Tank tops and swimsuits are not permitted
in the dining areas or public lounges.
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What
About Personal Belongings? |
| Regal
Empress Cruise is not responsible for theft or loss,
so be sure all baggage and personal belongings are
properly insured and labeled with the owner's name,
address, and ship's name, cabin number and sailing
date. Suitcases should be securely locked. Please
personally carry all medications, jewelry, fragile
items, valuables and important documents on and
off the ship. Any luggage left at the pier will
be forwarded at the guest's expense. |
What
About Special Needs? |
| If
you have a specific need or a medical condition
that requires special attention, you must advise
us when making your reservation and confirm the
information to us in writing. Special dietary needs
can be accommodated if the passenger makes the request
at the time of booking. Passengers requiring a wheelchair
onboard must make independent arrangements. |
What
is the onboard alcohol policy? |
| Guests
may not bring alcohol onboard prior to embarkation
and any alcohol found in a guest's possession
is subject to confiscation. The drinking age on
the ship is 21 in US waters and 18 at sea and in
Nassau and a valid ID is required. Regal Empress
Cruise has the right to refuse sale and/or service
to anyone. |
Will
baby-sitting be available? |
A program of supervised
children's activities in three age-appropriate children's
clubs are available. Private baby-sitting is not
available.
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What
about tipping? |
|
For your convenience, gratuities are charged to
your onboard charge card at $10 per person, per
day. This covers all food and cabin services provided
to you by your Cabin Steward, Waiter, Busboy and
Maitre d’. Other staff members may be tipped as
services are rendered. Please note that a 15%
service charge will be included on all bar, wine
and Spa & Salon tabs. This is standard in
the cruise industry.
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Where
should we park? |
| Secured
overnight parking is available at the cruise terminal.
The current daily rate is $15 and is subject to
change.
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