188 P&O CRUISES 2016
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Yellow Fever
An International yellow fever Vaccination
certificate is recommended on Arcadia cruises
JAB, JAJ, JBT for those guests planning to visit
Iguazzu Falls. This needs to be the original
certificate which must be fully completed,
signed and stamped by a Medical Practitioner.
The vaccination must be given 10 days before
entering a yellow fever area in order for it to be
effective and valid. If yellow fever vaccination
is contraindicated for medical reasons an
exemption letter can be issued by your Medical
Practitioner and this must be brought with you
to the ship. Local Port Health Officials will then
decide if a vaccination waiver can be issued. The
exemption letter should be written on headed
paper, signed by the clinician and include the
Practice stamp. Passengers without the correct
documentation will be denied boarding.
Malaria – There is a risk of malaria in the
following areas. You should seek advice from
your own medical practitioner or from a
recognised travel medicine clinic with regard
to your personal itinerary, including pre /
post cruise travel, as malaria advice and / or
prophylaxis may be recommended.
Arcadia: Alotau, Papua New Guinea
Aurora: Banjul, Gambia
Azura: Amber Cove and Catalina Island
(Dominican Republic)
Oceana: Roatan Honduras
Visas
Australia and China – A visa will need to be
purchased prior to travel, whether you are
embarking, disembarking, in transit or staying on
board. Visas can be obtained directly through
the Embassy or alternatively you can apply
through P&O Cruises recommended agent, CIBT,
for an additional charge.
USA (including territories) – Nationals of Visa
Waiver Program (VWP) countries may enter
the USA without a visa after completing an
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
– To see if you are eligible for the programme
please visit the US Embassy website in the UK at
or contact them on
090 4245 0100 (premium call rate). If you do not
hold a full British Citizen passport or a passport
from another country eligible for the VWP,
please check to ensure you have the correct
documentation for your holiday.
You will be unable to enter the USA under the
VWP unless you have obtained an ESTA prior
to travel. You must be in possession of your
ESTA prior to boarding the ship and we
recommend that you carry a copy of the
confirmation as evidence for immigration
purposes. To apply for your ESTA, please
follow the link to the ESTA application website
at
The cost of
obtaining an ESTA is currently USD$14.00,
this is subject to change at any time. Other
websites may charge you a higher fee for
the same service. For all other nationalities,
please check to see if you are eligible for this
programme. CIBT can apply for an ESTA on
your behalf for an extra charge, please contact
them on 0845 899 7214.
British Subject * passport holders are required
to obtain a full US visa prior to travel. * These
are mostly people who were born in British India
before 01/01/49 and did not become citizens
of India, or who were citizens of Eire and British
subjects before 01/01/49 and have made a claim
to retain British Subject status.
Vietnam - Visas for passengers visiting Vietnam
(not those embarking or disembarking the
cruise), will need to be purchased and can be
obtained on board. A relevant fee will be
charged to your on board account.
Russia – Group visas are automatically
arranged for all passengers who have booked
a P&O Cruises shore excursion. A photocopy of
the photograph/personal details page of your
passport is required in order to pass through
Russian Immigration. To go ashore independently
in Russia, a visa is required which can be obtained
from the Russian Embassy or CIBT. A visa support
letter must accompany your application for a visa
and this can be arranged along with your visa
through CIBT on 0845 899 7214.
Schengen Visa requirements – Non-European
passport holders may require a Schengen Visa
for entry into Continental Europe. The United
Kingdom is not a Schengen State member*.
British Citizen passport holders do not require a
Schengen Visa. Please ensure you check your
entry requirements for Europe prior to
embarkation.
* Schengen State members are: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and
Switzerland.
Weddings at Sea
Getting married on board is a wonderfully unique
experience. P&O Cruises makes every moment
feel special, and never more so than when you
choose to exchange your wedding vows with
us. Benefit from our attention to detail and
renowned standards of service and let the day
pass in a whirl of laughter, music and champagne.
The P&O Cruises Weddings at Sea package
includes the following:
• Attractive wedding ceremony venue with
floral arrangements
• Traditional weddingmusic (or your choice of music)
• A romantic wedding ceremony at sea
conducted by the Captain
• Commemorative wedding certificate
• Bottle of champagne
• Licence fees & marriage certificate
• Services of the on board Wedding Coordinator
• Invitations and thank you notes
• An additional 5kg luggage allowance for
both the bride and groom if travelling on a
P&O Cruises fly-cruise holiday†
Visit pocruises.com/weddings
for more information.
Weddings at Sea are only available on cruises of 7 nights or
above and we require 3 months’ notice when booking.
† The additional luggage allowance must be in the form of an
additional item of luggage as no single bag can weigh more
than 23kg. This additional allowance only applies on our
dedicated charter flights and will not show on your ticket.
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