Greetings Travelers!
Hopefully, you’re not overwhelmed with these updates – just thought you’d want to know these details… I’m sure that you are already aware, but we are boarding the ship in Ephesus – which is one day after the ship leaves from Athens. We planned it this way so that we could work our way back from Turkey through the Greek Isles and end our journey in Athens, where we will tour on land the last 2 days. (So, don’t be confused by the fact that Mykonos is on the itinerary for the first day – we are not going to Mykonos… no worries – Santorini is even MORE beautiful!!).
I did find out which ship we will be on today… it’s the Aquamarine J.
I also noticed that the page I had printed was not coming up with the link properly, so hopefully this should answer all of your questions. http://louisgroup.3dpages.net/daycruises09/en/index2.html. The last 2 pages are the pages that I printed ( but they printed at such poor quality, it was hard to read). I’ve put the important info below – so let me know if you have any other questions.
I would not worry about the “formal” nights on the cruise ship. We will all be together – so don’t feel like you need to dress up. We all have to pack for 2 weeks, and it’s just not necessary to be that formal. You will be in good company if you stick to the Country Club Casual. However, you might want to consider taking something for “Greek Night” – when it is suggested that we wear blue and white.
What to Pack
Day wear:
During summer casual light-weight resort wear, including light cotton clothing, swimwear and a beach robe are recommended. Swimsuits are not allowed in the restaurants, shorts or Bermuda shorts are acceptable at lunch time only. If you wish to have lunch in your swim attire you can enjoy a buffet meal on deck. Tennis shoes or low heeled walking shoes are most suitable for exploring the ports of call. In case of a cool breeze or unexpected shower a light jacket or sweater is recommended. A hat and sunglasses are always recommended. Binoculars will be a great asset to your enjoyment whilst at sea and during the excursions while we also suggest you have your camera ready at all times. When visiting places of worship, shorts are not allowed and shoulders should be covered.
Evening wear:
The shipboard daily program will inform you of the evening (after 6.00 p.m.) dress code on board. The majority of evenings on board are country club casual. Greek night; wear blue and white which are the colours of Greece.
Dress guidelines:
Casual night - Country club casual clothing; we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed. Formal – Gentlemen we suggest suit & tie and the ladies cocktail dress or pant suit for nights of glamour!
During summer casual light-weight resort wear, including light cotton clothing, swimwear and a beach robe are recommended. Swimsuits are not allowed in the restaurants, shorts or Bermuda shorts are acceptable at lunch time only. If you wish to have lunch in your swim attire you can enjoy a buffet meal on deck. Tennis shoes or low heeled walking shoes are most suitable for exploring the ports of call. In case of a cool breeze or unexpected shower a light jacket or sweater is recommended. A hat and sunglasses are always recommended. Binoculars will be a great asset to your enjoyment whilst at sea and during the excursions while we also suggest you have your camera ready at all times. When visiting places of worship, shorts are not allowed and shoulders should be covered.
Evening wear:
The shipboard daily program will inform you of the evening (after 6.00 p.m.) dress code on board. The majority of evenings on board are country club casual. Greek night; wear blue and white which are the colours of Greece.
Dress guidelines:
Casual night - Country club casual clothing; we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed. Formal – Gentlemen we suggest suit & tie and the ladies cocktail dress or pant suit for nights of glamour!
On Board
Personal Expenses:
The currency on board is the Euro. For your convenience the vessels operate a cashless system. Your personal embarkation card allows you to charge to your shipboard account almost everything on board, including shore excursions, gift shop purchases, wine and bar bills, spa and beauty salon, photos, cabin service, in fact everything except transactions made at the Casino. Upon embarkation you should contact the Guest Relations desk in order to activate your personal account. We recommend all credit card holders to register their card to settle their account, as this will assist them in a smooth disembarkation (checkout), avoiding delays. We accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Debit cards or personal cheques are not accepted. For those passengers not wishing to pay by credit card payment can be made in cash or Travelers' cheques. On the last day of your cruise an itemized invoice with all expenses shall be delivered to your cabin. Note: All expenses incurred on the last day of your cruise will be paid in cash.
Gratuities: I have already collected $10 USD per day as recommended by our tour operator, Expedition & Travel. I will visit Guest Relations upon boarding the ship and put this on each of your accounts for your cabin. I will also explain to them that no additional gratuities should be charged to your cabins. If you want to do more for your cabin steward or anyone else, that is up to you.
For your convenience and as practiced on most ships, your shipboard account will be debited with the customary gratuities for services rendered on board. The suggested amounts are: Euros 8 per person per day for all passengers over 16 years old and Euro 4 per person per day for children and teenagers (6-16 years). Should you wish to adjust the amount or make any change whatsoever to this charge please contact the Guest Relations personnel.
The currency on board is the Euro. For your convenience the vessels operate a cashless system. Your personal embarkation card allows you to charge to your shipboard account almost everything on board, including shore excursions, gift shop purchases, wine and bar bills, spa and beauty salon, photos, cabin service, in fact everything except transactions made at the Casino. Upon embarkation you should contact the Guest Relations desk in order to activate your personal account. We recommend all credit card holders to register their card to settle their account, as this will assist them in a smooth disembarkation (checkout), avoiding delays. We accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Debit cards or personal cheques are not accepted. For those passengers not wishing to pay by credit card payment can be made in cash or Travelers' cheques. On the last day of your cruise an itemized invoice with all expenses shall be delivered to your cabin. Note: All expenses incurred on the last day of your cruise will be paid in cash.
Gratuities: I have already collected $10 USD per day as recommended by our tour operator, Expedition & Travel. I will visit Guest Relations upon boarding the ship and put this on each of your accounts for your cabin. I will also explain to them that no additional gratuities should be charged to your cabins. If you want to do more for your cabin steward or anyone else, that is up to you.
For your convenience and as practiced on most ships, your shipboard account will be debited with the customary gratuities for services rendered on board. The suggested amounts are: Euros 8 per person per day for all passengers over 16 years old and Euro 4 per person per day for children and teenagers (6-16 years). Should you wish to adjust the amount or make any change whatsoever to this charge please contact the Guest Relations personnel.
Luggage assistance: (*no tip is required)
Your luggage will be delivered outside your cabin door. Please allow a maximum of two hours for delivery. If you have not received your luggage within this time period, or if you have not indicated the cabin number on your luggage, please speak with our Guest Relations personnel.
Dining Room Reservations: *Expedition & Travel has already requested the LATE seating for us – to maximize our time ashore.
Upon embarkation, the Maitre d'Hotel will take your dining room reservation and assign your table giving you a card with the seating (Main or late) and the table number. Generally there are two seatings on most evenings main and late. At some ports of call we have open seating. In order to ensure the seating you prefer, it is advisable to make your request in writing prior to your cruise via your travel agent or to the following email paxserv@louiscruises.gr . On certain evenings we also have buffet dinner on the open deck. (Weather permitting). For dinner, we kindly ask you to respect the opening hours of the restaurant and note that the Dining room doors close 15 minutes after commencement of the service. Smoking is not permitted in the Dining Room.
Valuables:
Safety boxes for your valuable items, jewelry, money and documents are available on board all our ships either in the cabin or at the Pursers Office. There is a nominal charge. The company is not responsible for any theft or loss of any items not kept in the safety boxes. The company does not accept responsibility for loss or theft of cameras, video cameras, chargers and other valuable items which are your responsibility at all times. Our liability is limited by the Athens Convention as per the carriers' conditions of carriage.
Your luggage will be delivered outside your cabin door. Please allow a maximum of two hours for delivery. If you have not received your luggage within this time period, or if you have not indicated the cabin number on your luggage, please speak with our Guest Relations personnel.
Dining Room Reservations: *Expedition & Travel has already requested the LATE seating for us – to maximize our time ashore.
Upon embarkation, the Maitre d'Hotel will take your dining room reservation and assign your table giving you a card with the seating (Main or late) and the table number. Generally there are two seatings on most evenings main and late. At some ports of call we have open seating. In order to ensure the seating you prefer, it is advisable to make your request in writing prior to your cruise via your travel agent or to the following email paxserv@louiscruises.gr . On certain evenings we also have buffet dinner on the open deck. (Weather permitting). For dinner, we kindly ask you to respect the opening hours of the restaurant and note that the Dining room doors close 15 minutes after commencement of the service. Smoking is not permitted in the Dining Room.
Valuables:
Safety boxes for your valuable items, jewelry, money and documents are available on board all our ships either in the cabin or at the Pursers Office. There is a nominal charge. The company is not responsible for any theft or loss of any items not kept in the safety boxes. The company does not accept responsibility for loss or theft of cameras, video cameras, chargers and other valuable items which are your responsibility at all times. Our liability is limited by the Athens Convention as per the carriers' conditions of carriage.
For your information
Daily Program:
Each evening, a program detailing the following day's activities will be delivered to your cabin. This will include arrival and departure times, excursion departure times, social activities, meal times, opening hours of the on board services, evening dress code and other useful information. Please read it carefully.
Guest Relations Office:
Our on board personnel will be pleased to help you and answer all your questions. The Guest Relations Office is open 24 hours a day.
Electric Current:
The current on board our vessels varies: 110v AC or 220v AC. Please remember to bring an international transformer as sockets often vary from standard sockets ashore. Check our website for each ships particulars www.louiscruises.com
Smoking policy:
Smoking is prohibited in all areas except one designated lounge (usually the casino) and also the open decks. Passengers are requested not to smoke in their cabins.
Laundry and pressing:
A laundry and pressing service is available on board our vessels. Complete the form, place the clothing in the laundry bag provided, your cabin steward will do the rest. Your on board account will be charged accordingly.
Pool towels:
Cabin personnel will provide you with sufficient towels, which will be replaced as required. Passengers are kindly requested to return the used towels back to the cabin. Should you fail to do so, your on board account will be charged automatically with the amount of 20 Euros per piece.
Visitors:
Due to security reasons and the comfort of other passengers, visitors are not allowed on board.
Each evening, a program detailing the following day's activities will be delivered to your cabin. This will include arrival and departure times, excursion departure times, social activities, meal times, opening hours of the on board services, evening dress code and other useful information. Please read it carefully.
Guest Relations Office:
Our on board personnel will be pleased to help you and answer all your questions. The Guest Relations Office is open 24 hours a day.
Electric Current:
The current on board our vessels varies: 110v AC or 220v AC. Please remember to bring an international transformer as sockets often vary from standard sockets ashore. Check our website for each ships particulars www.louiscruises.com
Smoking policy:
Smoking is prohibited in all areas except one designated lounge (usually the casino) and also the open decks. Passengers are requested not to smoke in their cabins.
Laundry and pressing:
A laundry and pressing service is available on board our vessels. Complete the form, place the clothing in the laundry bag provided, your cabin steward will do the rest. Your on board account will be charged accordingly.
Pool towels:
Cabin personnel will provide you with sufficient towels, which will be replaced as required. Passengers are kindly requested to return the used towels back to the cabin. Should you fail to do so, your on board account will be charged automatically with the amount of 20 Euros per piece.
Visitors:
Due to security reasons and the comfort of other passengers, visitors are not allowed on board.
Shipboard Services
Duty Free & Travel Value shops:
Discover the fine selection of items in our Duty Free & Travel Value shops. The shops offer a selection of tasteful merchandise including fragrances, cosmetics, fashion wear, liquor, cigarettes and of course many Louis branded souvenir items. The on board shops are open daily while the ship is at sea. Customs regulations do not allow us to open whilst in port.
Photography Services:
Your most memorable experiences on board and during excursions may be photographed by our professional team of photographers. All photos will then be displayed at the vessels' Photo Gallery.
Internet Facilities:
All vessels offer internet facilities, the use of which is charged to your shipboard account.
Medical Facilities:
A physician is available on board all vessels 24 hours a day while at sea and during scheduled hours when the vessel is in port. Professional service, care and medication are offered by our ships' physicians. A customary fee is charged for the services and medication; this can be charged to your shipboard account.
Beauty salon:
Hair, manicure, pedicure and a variety of relaxing massage techniques are available on board. A wide selection of organic skin products is available. Meet our experienced personnel for a complimentary consultation to select the services most suited to you and make sure to book your appointments early to avoid disappointment
Discover the fine selection of items in our Duty Free & Travel Value shops. The shops offer a selection of tasteful merchandise including fragrances, cosmetics, fashion wear, liquor, cigarettes and of course many Louis branded souvenir items. The on board shops are open daily while the ship is at sea. Customs regulations do not allow us to open whilst in port.
Photography Services:
Your most memorable experiences on board and during excursions may be photographed by our professional team of photographers. All photos will then be displayed at the vessels' Photo Gallery.
Internet Facilities:
All vessels offer internet facilities, the use of which is charged to your shipboard account.
Medical Facilities:
A physician is available on board all vessels 24 hours a day while at sea and during scheduled hours when the vessel is in port. Professional service, care and medication are offered by our ships' physicians. A customary fee is charged for the services and medication; this can be charged to your shipboard account.
Beauty salon:
Hair, manicure, pedicure and a variety of relaxing massage techniques are available on board. A wide selection of organic skin products is available. Meet our experienced personnel for a complimentary consultation to select the services most suited to you and make sure to book your appointments early to avoid disappointment
Stay in touch
Mobile telephones:
Please note that when your mobile phones are out of shore side network limits, their signal is transmitted via the vessels' satellite which increases the cost to you, the subscriber.
While on board you can be contacted on the following number:
Aquamarine Fax 00871 324974613 Telephone 00871 324074611
Please note that when your mobile phones are out of shore side network limits, their signal is transmitted via the vessels' satellite which increases the cost to you, the subscriber.
While on board you can be contacted on the following number:
Aquamarine Fax 00871 324974613 Telephone 00871 324074611
Ship specifications
Gross Tonnage: | 23,149 |
Length: | 193,65m |
Breadth: | 24m |
Draught: | 6,72m |
Passengers Decks: | 7 |
Elevators: | 4 |
Electric Current: | 110V AC |
Classification Society: | DNV |
Flag: | Greek |
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