The Five Most Important Things You Need to Know
When you book an expedition, we send you a colorful and informative packet of predeparture information to assist you to pack and plan. Below you will find the five most important things you need to know before boarding one of our vessels.
You must carry a valid passport.
No matter which expedition you choose you will be required to present a valid passport on boarding. At the time of booking, you will be asked to provide the number of that passport. Passport fees are not included in the cost of the expedition.
Emergency Evacuation Insurance is mandatory.
All our travelers are required to obtain an verify travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation. Medical facilities are often thousands of nautical miles from the ship due to the remoteness of the areas in which we travel. Emergency cvacuation from the ship, therefore, can be expensive.
The US dollar is the standard currency on board our vessels.
Other currences may be accepted at the discretion of the hotel manager at prevailing rates. Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express are accepted on board for settling your shipboard account.
You should anticipate some rough seas.
We suggest that you consult with your physician about effective medications and their possible side effects. Before you leave home, please read the dosage instructions, because to be effective most preventative seasickness medicine must be ingested while you are still feeling well.
Carry a video or still camera and a pair of binoculars.
Our expeditions often provide opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime photographs, no matter how keen a photographer you are. Binoculars are useful for wildlife watching from the deck or on shore landings.