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Malaria
There is a risk of malaria in the following
ports of call:
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
(Queen Elizabeth).
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
(Queen Victoria).
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
(Queen Mary 2).
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
(Queen Mary 2).
Passengers should seek advice from a
recognised travel medicine clinic or their
own medical practitioner with regard to
their personal itinerary including tours and
pre- / post-voyage travel as malaria advice /
prophylaxis may be recommended.
Calls to United Arab Emirates
Please be aware that some prescriptions,
over the counter drugs, complimentary
therapies and other medicines that are
purchased in the UK may be illegal in the
United Arab Emirates and are therefore
banned in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Codeine, for example, is banned and no
products containing codeine, which may
include paracetamol, may be imported or
sold in the country. Penalties can be severe
if banned substances are found when
entering this country.
If you are taking any medication and are in
any doubt then please contact the medical
department of the United Arab Emirates
Embassy on 0207 486 6281 or visit fco.gov.uk
for more information prior to your departure.
It is also essential to carry a prescription
for any medication as well as a medical report
if you are travelling with syringes or other
medical equipment. We strongly advise you to
seek advice if any of the above affects you.
Required hotel stays
For 2016 air/sea holidays Cunard will fly you
to join your ship on the day of embarkation.
However, where the included flight timings
necessitate a pre-/post-cruise overnight
stay, Cunard has included in your cruise
fare a hotel room at the international port
of embarkation for the night before or after
your cruise.
This accommodation will not be assigned
until 30 days prior to your sailing and for
operational reasons will be subject to
change right up until your date of stay.
You will not be eligible for compensation
in the event of a change in hotel and our
cancellation terms will apply as per the
cruise Booking Conditions on pages 188-191.
Please note this programme does not apply
to any Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossings.
Optional Flights and Transfers are applicable
on all 2016 World Voyage holidays, please
see pages 102-147.
Hotel packages.
Hotel space may be limited during
certain major events or holidays so it is
recommended that you book early. Rates are
subject to change and do not include early
check-in. To guarantee this, it is advisable to
purchase an additional night prior to arrival.
For operational reasons or those beyond
our control, Cunard reserves the right to
change your hotel accommodation to an
alternative of a similar standard or above up
until your date of stay. In these instances,
you will not be eligible for compensation and
our cancellation terms will apply as per the
cruise Booking Conditions on pages 188-191.
Passengers booking their own flights must
ensure that they contact Cunard with
their flight details at least 10 days prior to
departure to enable us to arrange a transfer.
Passengers should also ensure that we are
informed of any flight schedule changes so
that the transfer is provided at the correct
time. If we do not have these details, we
cannot guarantee that your transfer will be
provided or that you will reach the ship prior
to its departure. No refund or compensation
will be issued in these cases.
International flight arrangements.
Fares include Economy class flights (where
applicable) to or from your ship, along
with any necessary transfers at overseas
airports on the day of embarkation/
disembarkation (with the exception of 2016
World Voyages where Optional Flights and
Transfers can be purchased).
For details of how we can tailor your flights,
please see page 159.
Transatlantic flight information.
One-way Transatlantic Crossings are
inclusive of an Economy class transatlantic
flight between New York and London. If you
prefer to fly to/ from another US city or to/
from selected regional UK airports, we can
arrange this but an additional fee will apply.
Check-in.
Details of the check-in time for your flight(s),
if applicable, can be found on your e-ticket
via your Voyage Personaliser at cunard.co.uk.
Please check the details carefully as timings
vary by airline and destination.
Baggage allowance.
Baggage restrictions vary by airline and by
route. For hold baggage, please check your
e-ticket. For hand luggage restrictions,
please check with your airline prior
to departure.
Flights within the USA
If you’ve booked a package with us which
includes a domestic connection within
the USA, or you have booked your own
internal connection within the USA, you
should contact your airline as baggage
charges may apply. Currently the prices
start from US$25.00 per bag.
Excess baggage
Airlines are increasingly enforcing stricter
control over excess baggage. You should
be aware that if you exceed the baggage
allowance stated on your ticket, an
excess baggage charge will be made by
the airline at the time of check-in.
Please note Cunard is not responsible for
airlines’ baggage restrictions.
All flights – please note:
Where the sailing time permits and subject
to availability, your flights will be arranged
for the day of embarkation/disembarkation.
a) Flights will not necessarily be direct or
non-stop. All flight times, air carriers
and flight routings are subject to change.
Cunard has no control over any changes
airlines may make to flight times, but will
inform you of any changes. All services
are sold subject to availability.
b) We will determine the city airport e.g.
for London, Heathrow, Gatwick or
London City may be used; and for
Québec, Québec or Montreal may be
used.
c) Airlines reserve the right to refuse travel
on medical grounds. You must notify
us of any medical conditions or other
requirements for airport assistance
(only available after check-in) or special
arrangements on your flight. You may
be required to provide additional
information to the airline in order that
they can assess your fitness to fly.
