EMBARKATION: Like all cruise ships, the M/S Andrea requires
time to "turn around" the ship on days when one cruise is disembarking
in the morning, with a new cruise embarking in the afternoon.
This is required to carry out essential maintenance, housekeeping,
replenishing of supplies etc. It is therefore not possible to
board the ship on embarkation day until 4:00PM. While we provide
an early registration and basic lounge facility at a local hotel
on the day of embarkation, we strongly recommend that clients
consider arriving at least one day early and stay overnight
in a local hotel. This will ensure a more relaxing embarkation
day.
DISEMBARKATION: Generally passengers will be able to
disembark the M/S Andrea from approximately 6:00am and all passengers
are required to vacate the vessel by 9:30am. We strongly advise
you check with our air department who can advise of the appropriate
details for your cruise before making any airline arrangements.
PASSPORTS: A valid passport is required for US Citizens to enter the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the date you will be returning home.
PHYSICAL FITNESS: The M/S Andrea has a limited number
of decks, and there are not many stairs to climb. There is a
small elevator aboard. On most occasions we will dock the ship
alongside at a berth, simply requiring passengers to disembark
using the gangway. On some occasions however we will anchor,
and use either local tenders or the ship's fleet of zodiac landing
craft to reach the shore. Both of these methods are safe, and
do not require particular levels of fitness.
GOLF HANDICAPS: Some of the clubs, which we will visit, can occasionally require visitors
to show handicap cards. While this is very uncommon we do recommend you travel with a handicap card,
and accept no responsibility if you do not and are subsequently denied golf. Certain clubs also
place maximum handicap restrictions on visitors. If your handicap is greater than 24 (men) or
36 (ladies) please notify us in order we can discuss which clubs may have relevant restrictions.
CADDIES & GOLF CARTS: The available supply of caddies varies at each club. At some, all
caddie requests can be met, at others caddies may be extremely limited. We travel with our own
caddiemaster to ensure continuity in the process. We do our best to allocate caddies based on
need and as fairly as possible. At a few clubs there are also a small number of golf carts.
All cart and caddie fees will be notified daily and are payable directly. We will provide
complimentary pull carts for any clients who do not have caddies.
ONSHIP DINING: An open seating policy is operated on
the M/S Andrea, and it is not possible to reserve tables in
advance. It is our experience that passengers find this an enjoyable
and satisfactory arrangement, allowing passengers to move around
and mix, or stay within their own company should they choose.
OFFSHIP DINING: Where the ship is permitted to take
foodstuffs ashore, we provide box lunches for golfers and nongolfers.
In some countries regulations prohibit this, and food & beverage
purchases ashore in golf clubhouses etc are at passengers own
expense.
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