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A PASSENGER DECLARATION FORM must be submitted to Costa prior to sailing. The easiest way is to go to www.costacruises.com and complete the form. |
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| | | Caribbean Air Travel
Passports will be required for any air travel from the Caribbean as of January 23, 2007. ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport.
Cruise Travel
As early as January 1st, 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. |
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| | | | Mediterranean and North Europe Cruises: United States and Canadian citizens must have valid passports and necessary Visas. The expiration date of your passport must not occur within 6 months of the scheduled return date of travel. Naturalized U.S. citizens are advised to carry their naturalization papers. Aliens who are residents of the U.S. must carry their Alien Registration Card and passport. All others must have valid passports and necessary visas. For guests on itineraries featuring Libya please be informed that as a result of inconsistent policies within the Libyan government, all guests that are of American nationality may not be allowed to disembark at our scheduled port of call, Tripoli. While the vessel has secured a blanket visa for all guests onboard; this "blanket visa” is not being accepted for entry for Americans. If an American, you may want to consider the purchase of an independent visa. At present, this still does not guarantee entry to the country as an American guest. Furthermore, if your passport contains an Israeli stamp you will not be allowed to go ashore. For further information on documentation and Libyan entry requirements, please contact the Libyan Liaison Office in Washington, DC at:2600 Virginia Avenue, NWSuite 705Washington, DC 20037(202) 944-9601 (Telephone)(202) 944-9606 (Facsimile)The changes associated with entrance to Libya, as dictated by the Libyan officials, have been frequent and sporadic, and may change as your sail date approaches. As such, Costa Cruise Lines N.V. will continue to monitor these developments. For guests on itineraries visiting Russia and Ukraine, who wishes to tour independently in these countries (not on a Costa organized shore excursion), will need to obtain a VISA from the respective embassy/consulate prior to travel. Egypt - For all cruises to and from Egypt, a passport valid for at least 6 months after the ending date of the cruise is required. |
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| | | Passport Requirements for Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, 3522 International Court, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008 (202/243-2400). Internet: UAEembassy.org Guests with Israel passports may not enter UAE. Guests who hold US Passports and have an Israel stamp in their passport MAY enter UAE.*
US Passport holders will be issued a visa upon arrival free of charge Please refer to Embassy for direction for non U.S. passport holders. |
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| | | South America Cruises:
United States citizens must carry a valid passport and a visa for entrance into Brazil.
Non-U.S. citizens must carry a valid passport and appropriate visas. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after date of travel. All guests should contact the appropriate embassy or consulate to confirm their individual requirements for entry. Guests without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and will be subject to full cancellation penalty. |
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| | | United States and Canadian citizens must have valid passports.
Aliens who are permanent residents of the U.S. must carry their Alien Registration Card and passport.
All others must have valid passports and necessary visas. Guests without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and will be subject to full cancellation penalty. |
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| | | China
For cruises calling at Sanya, visa is not required for guests participating to Costa Shore Excursions citizens. Passengers belonging to the USA cannot apply for individual transit visa and will be able to go ashore only through Costa Shore Excursions.You will be charged onboard for the relevant cost.However, should this situation alter, guests will be advised at the earliest possible opportunity.Please check current VISA requirements with the appropriate embassies or consulates prior to departing on your cruise vacation. For guests on itineraries visiting Vietnam, a visa is required. Costa will make onboard arrangements for the transit visa for all guests and the USD $6 per passenger cost will be added to the onboard account. Passengers embarking or disembarking at ports during the cruise must check with the appropriate embassies or consulates prior to travel as additional travel documents may be required.Please note that additional restrictions and requirements may exist for entrance into other countries. You are advised to check with local embassies and consulates for their requirements. |
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| | | Because requirements for inoculations often change, we suggest that you contact your local health service or personal physician for specific information. |
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| | Although temperatures may vary, below are averages for the regions/seasons we sail. Degrees are in Fahrenheit:
| Destination | Mar - May | Jun - Aug | Sep - Nov | Dec - Feb | | North Europe | 25-48 | 45-57 | - | - | | Mediterranean | 55-68 | 72-81 | 59-71 | 41-52 | | Far East | 46-88 | 68-90 | 45-82 | 27-82 | | South America | 69-81 | - | - | 71-85 | | Dubai/Egypt | 68-89 | - | - | 57-75 | | Indian Ocean | 63-74 | - | - | 64-76 | | Caribbean | - | - | - | 74-84 | | Canada/New England | - | - | 28-49 | - |
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| | Daytime dress on a Costa cruise is casual such as light, cotton clothing or swimwear with cover up when indoors. Sweaters, lightweight jackets, raincoats and hats are also appropriate for Northern Europe. Tennis shoes or low-heeled walking shoes are recommended for exploring the ports of call. While most shore excursions do not have dress codes, some tours specifically prohibit shorts and sleeveless shirts, and require ladies to wear knee-length skirts or slacks. Most every night is informal, feel free to dress comfortably in resort attire, jackets are not required. There are typically one to two formal nights depending on the length of your cruise where you may choose to dress formally, elegantly in a suit for men and cocktail dress for the ladies, or more casually in elegant resort wear, as how you want to enjoy your night is up to you.
Caribbean cruises host an informal night Roman Bacchanal to which you may wish to wear a custom toga or accessorize your bedsheet/toga provided onboard. |
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| | | Costa offers a comprehensive children’s program throughout our Europe cruise season. The months of July and August are the most popular traveling times for families with children. Activities vary by ship and itinerary. For more details on Costa’s Kids program contact Costa’s Special Services Department at 1-800-445-8020, ext. 5009. |
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| | Luggage insurance is an important consideration, since airlines and Costa have limited liability for loss. Please hand-carry medications, jewelry and valuable papers.
Travel, luggage, trip cancellation, medical and personal injury coverage are contained in an all-inclusive policy designed for Costa Guests and available for purchase through your travel agent.
The policy covering our cruises also covers any pre- or post-cruise packages you may choose to purchase. For additional details on the policy, please refer to the Insurance section (http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Support/travel/travel.htm). |
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| | Costa's onboard cashless system allows you to sign for drinks, shore excursions and other purchases onboard and apply the charges to your credit card. U.S. dollars and Traveler's Checks can be cashed at the Guest Relations Desk. Personal checks cannot be cashed onboard ship. With proper identification, most major credit cards are accepted at many shops in port. Guests who choose not to use a credit card for payment of their onboard charges must provide a cash deposit to cover their onboard expenses within 48 hours of embarkation. This deposit must be a minimum of 150 euros /150 USD per person, according to onboard currency. If the onboard expenses exceed the amount deposited a new cash deposit will be required. At the end of the cruise any remaining funds will be returned in cash to the guests.
Each cruise has a designated onboard currency of either US dollars or Euros, depending on the Vessel’s itinerary. The currency will generally be US dollars for cruises that begin and end in US ports (such as most Caribbean cruises) and Euros for cruises that begin or end in European ports (such as Mediterranean and Transatlantic cruises). The currency for exotic itineraries (such as Asian cruises) may be either US dollars or Euros. Guests should contact Costa prior to sailing to confirm the currency for their cruise. All onboard expenses and additional charges will be charged to your onboard account in the currency of the cruise. |
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| | Ship-to-shore telephone service is available 24 hours a day from your stateroom while the ship is at sea or in port. You’ll find a telephone and dialing instructions in your stateroom.If you need to be reached by people at home, have them call or fax the ship directly; or they can contact you via email through your own Internet Service Provider which you can then access via the Internet Center.
| Satellite area | Code | | SNAC (Single Network Access Code) | Tel./Fax 00870 (Dubai and the Emirates, Transatlantic cruises) | | EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN | Tel./Fax 00871 (Mediterranean, North Europe, South America and Transatlantic cruises) | | PACIFIC OCEAN | Tel./Fax 00872 (Far East) | | INDIAN OCEAN | Tel./Fax 00873 (Far East) | | WEST ATLANTIC OCEAN | Tel./Fax 00874 (Caribbean and South America) | | | Ship | Telephone | Fax | | COSTA DELIZIOSA | No number available | No number available | | COSTA LUMINOSA | 764890565 | 764890566 | | COSTA PACIFICA | 764896930 | 764896932 | | COSTA ROMANTICA IBCR | 324798187 | 324798188 | | COSTA CLASSICA ICIC | 324798182 | 324798184 | | COSTA ALLEGRA ICRA | 324798190 | 324798193 | | COSTA VICTORIA IBLC | 324798199
324798214 | 324798197 | | COSTA ATLANTICA IBLQ | 324798083
324798090 | 324798085 324798092 | | COSTA EUROPA IBCE | 324799292 | 324799295 | | COSTA FORTUNA IBNY | 324799770
324799780 | 324799776 | | COSTA MEDITERRANEA IBCF | 324799684
324799679 | 324799685 | | COSTA MAGICA IBQQ | 764029390
764021467 | 764029391 | | COSTA CONCORDIA IBHD | 764604939
764604943 | 324700542 | | COSTA MARINA IBCN | 324798229 | 324798232 | | COSTA SERENA ICAZ | 761114781
761114785 | 761114779 | |
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| | | You can send and receive e-mail through your own service provider in the Internet Center for a nominal change. |
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| | While not recommended, you are free to explore many of the ports of call on your own, however Costa has arranged a variety of shore excursions for you convenience. Each excursion is carefully researched by our Shore Excursions Staff to ensure your experience ashore is as enriching and enjoyable as your stay aboard.
You may pre-book your excursions online by visiting www.costacruises.com. You will need to enter your booking number and your name as it appears on your reservation. The excursions selected will be debited to your onboard account. Or, if you prefer, you may purchase the shore excursions onboard at the Shore Excursions Desk. We suggest purchasing shore excursions as soon as possible, since capacities are limited. |
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| | | The amount to be paid will be determined by a Customs Officer. U.S. residents are normally entitled to a duty-free exemption of $800 on those items accompanying them; non-residents are normally entitled to an exemption of $100. Both residents and non-residents will normally be required to pay a flat 10% rate of duty on the first $1,000 above their exemptions. |
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| | It is a good idea to state your preferred dining times to your travel agent at the time of booking. While Costa cannot guarantee your time of seating, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if you wish to be seated with friends.
Caribbean:
| | Main Seating | Late Seating | | Breakfast | Open seating from
7:30 am | 7:30 am - 9:30 am | | Luncheon | Noon | 1:30 am | | Dinner | 5:30-5:45 pm | 8:15 - 8:30 pm | Europe:
| | Main Seating | Late Seating | | Breakfast | 7:00 am | 8:30 am | | Luncheon | Noon | 1:30 am | | Dinner | 7:00 pm | 9:15 pm | South America:
| | Main Seating | Late Seating | | Breakfast | 7:30 am | 9:30 am | | Luncheon | Noon | 1:30 am | | Dinner | 7:30 pm | 9:30 pm |
Times may vary by itinerary and vessel and may include open seating on certain days for breakfast and lunch. Most ships have specialty dining restaurants available by reservation only for dinner 7 nights a week. A nominal service charge applies. |
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| | | Costa will make every attempt to satisfy special dietary needs. We ask that you have your travel agent submit your request in writing between four to six weeks prior to sailing: Attention: Special Services. You may also call Special Services at 1-800-445-8020, ext. 5009. |
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| | | A physician and nurse are available aboard the ship 24 hours a day while at sea, and during certain hours of the day while in port. If necessary, they can visit your stateroom. Customary charges are in effect for medical care. |
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| | | Complete valet services including laundry, pressing and dry cleaning, can be arranged through your stateroom steward/stewardess and billed to your shipboard account. |
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| | | Please note that in line with Company Health and Safety standards for Guests and Crew Members, it is strictly forbidden to bring any kind of drink or food on board in hand or cabin luggage. Personal care products (such as shampoo, suntan lotion, etc.) baby care products, products certified by a doctor and liquid medicines are not subject to this rule. Any food or drink, including items purchased during excursions and visits during the call, will not be admitted on board. Local regional products eventually purchased will be kept in custody by ship officers upon arrival and released at disembarkation. |
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Tipping is a personal matter, and your own judgment is the best guide. For your convenience, Costa will automatically debit your onboard account a modest service charge per person per day. Should you wish to change the amount, contact the Guest Relations Desk. Bartenders, servers, deck stewards and other staff may be tipped as service is received. For your convenience, a 15% gratuity is added to beverage purchases automatically.
Service charges 2009 - for cruises from december 2008
Caribbean sailings departing from the U.S.:
$10.00 US per adult per day. The applicable service charge for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 will be 50% of these amounts; there will be no service charge for children under the age of 14.
Caribbean sailings departing from non-U.S. ports:
Euro 6.00 per adult per day for cruises up to 8 nights; Euro 4.50 per adult per day on longer cruises. The applicable service charge for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 will be 50% of these amounts; there will be no service charge for children under the age of 14.
Europe, Dubai and Costa Marina sailings:
Euro 6.5 per adult per day for cruises up to 8 nights; Euro 5 per adult per day on longer cruises. The applicable service charge for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 will be 50% of these amounts; there will be no service charge for children under the age of 14.
Transatlantic sailings:
Euro 5 per adult per day. The applicable service charge for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 will be 50% of this amount; there will be no service charge for children under the age of 14.
South America sailings:
$8.00 US per adult per day. The applicable service charge for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 will be 50% of these amounts; there will be no service charge for children under the age of 14.
Far East - Costa Allegra sailings:
$6.00 US per adult per day. The applicable service charge for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 will be 50% of these amounts; there will be no service charge for children under the age of 14. |
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