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When it's time to return to your cabin you will want it to be a stylish, comfortable home from home.
Standard cabin facilities in all accommodation
Daily steward service
TV, radio and telephone
Hairdryer (type of hairdryer may vary dependent on cabin)
Refrigerator
Safe*
Tea/coffee making facilities
Air conditioning
Vanity/writing desk and chair
Wardrobe and drawer space
Toiletries pack
A number of coat hangers are provided in the wardrobes - the amount of which can vary, however you are welcome to bring your own should you wish.
* Safe sizes vary from ship to ship but as a guide they are approximately:
Height : 13.5 cm / 5.25 inches
Width: 24 cm / 9.5 inches
Depth : 20cm / 7.75 inches
You’ll find a multipurpose desk with chair for writing a postcard home or getting ready for the black tie evening along with wardrobe and drawer space for all your clothes.
Included in your toiletriespackin a standard cabin will be:
100ml Shampoo
100ml Conditioner
100ml Hand and body moisturising lotion
40g P&O Cruises soap
Fixed 300ml bottle of bath and shower gel
Shower cap (on request only)
Iona specific:
300ml Shampoo (in dispenser)
300ml Bath & Shower Gel (in dispenser)
300ml Hand wash (in dispenser)
100ml Conditioner (on request only)
100ml Hand and body moisturising lotion (on request only)
Shower Cap (on request only)
In Penthouse Suites and Mini Suites:
150ml Shampoo
150ml Conditioner
150ml Hand and body moisturising lotion
150ml Bath & Shower Gel
2 x 50g White company soap
Vanity kit
Shower cap
Mending kit
Shoe mitt
Bathroom Amenities
Towels
Face cloths (on request only)
Pool towels
A rubberised, non slip bath mat (on request only once on board or can be added pre-cruise by a Team Leader or the Accessibility team)
Towel bath mat
Fixed 300ml bottle of bath and shower gel.
There is a retractable drying line in the shower of each cabin.
Please note that if travelling on consecutive (back to back) cruises some elements of your initial cabin set up will only be provided when you embark on your firstof the consecutive cruises.
Arcadia
Suites (approx between 449-753 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit and WC
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
DVD player
Mini stereo
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Coffee machine
Radio player
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premiertoiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Mini-suites (Approx between 368-384 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit✝ and WC
Sofa, chairs and table
DVD player
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine selection
Coffee machine
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premiertoiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Deluxe Balcony Cabin (Approx between 246-254 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Separate sitting area with two-seater sofa, chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairsΔ
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
ΔOn Arcadia the deluxe balcony doors do not slide, they open outwards
Sea View & Inside (approx between 137-181 Square feet)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Single (inside and balcony approx 130 square feet)
Choice of either inside or balcony
One lower single bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
✝ - please see the cabin notes on thedeck plansfor exceptions
**when 3/4guests share a cabin with upper berths, for safety reasons the two lower berths cannot be pushed together.
Aurora
Suites (approx between 449-753 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit and WC
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
DVD player
Mini stereo
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Coffee machine
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premiertoiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Mini-suites (Approx between 368-384 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, with shower over bath, dual sink vanity unit✝ and WC
Sofa, chairs and table
DVD player
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine selection
Coffee machine
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premiertoiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Deluxe Balcony Cabin (Approx between 246-254 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Separate sitting area with two-seater sofa, chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Balcony(approx between 178 - 237 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Sea View& Inside (approx between 137-181 Square feet)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Single outside (approx 130 square feet)
One lower single bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Family Cabin (approx 137 - 317 square feet)
Our cabins are well equipped for the needs of the whole family and are not grade specific. Any 3/4 berth is suited for a family.
Two lower beds✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
✝ - please see the cabin notes on thedeck plansfor exceptions
**when 3/4guests share a cabin with upper berths, for safety reasons the two lower berths cannot be pushed together.
Azura
Suites (approx between 449-753 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit and WC
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Coffee machine
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premier toiletriespack
Dailycanapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Family Suite (BE grade)
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
Dressing area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Mini Stereo and coffee machine
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premier toiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Superior Deluxe (Approx 317 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed
Bathroom with full-size bath, shower, sink vanity unit and WC
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and coffee table
Two flat screen TVs (some exceptions may apply)
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with coffee table and recliner chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine selection
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Balcony(approx between 178 - 237 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Sea View& Inside (approx between 137-181 Square feet)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Single (inside and sea view approx 130 square feet)
One lower single bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Family Cabin (approx 137 - 317 square feet)
Our cabins are well equipped for the needs of the whole family and are not grade specific. Any 3/4 berth is suited for a family.
Two lower beds✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
✝ - please see the cabin notes on thedeck plansfor exceptions
**when 3/4guests share a cabin with upper berths, for safety reasons the two lower berths cannot be pushed together.
Britannia
Suites (approx between 449-753 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, vanity unit and WC (The vanity mirror is fixed, but can rotate forward & backwards)
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Mini stereo
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers*
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Senseo coffee machine (pods replaced daily)
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premier toiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Superior Deluxe(Approx 317 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed
Bathroom with full-size bath, shower, sink vanity unit and WC
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and coffee table
Two flat screen TVs (some exceptions may apply)
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with coffee table and recliner chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine selection
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Canapésonce a week- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Balcony(approx between 178 - 237 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Family Cabin (approx 137 - 317 square feet)
Our cabins are well equipped for the needs of the whole family and are not grade specific. Any 3/4 berth is suited for a family.
Two lower beds✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Inside (approx between 137-181 Square feet)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Single (inside and balcony approx 130 square feet)
Choice of either inside or balcony cabin
One lower single bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
✝ - please see the cabin notes on thedeck plansfor exceptions
**when 3/4guests share a cabin with upper berths, for safety reasons the two lower berths cannot be pushed together.
Iona
Suites
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, vanity unit and WC (The vanity mirror is fixed, but can rotate forward & backwards)
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Mini stereo
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers*
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Senseo coffee machine (pods replaced daily)
Bose radio system with Bluetooth functionality
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Flowers, Champagne and chocolateson arrival
Fruit bowl and daily canapés
Luxurious White Company toiletries
Mineral water on arrival
Conservatory Mini Suites
Two lower beds convertible to king-size bed
Bathroom (shower only) and WC
A hairdryer
A sofa, chair and table
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs
Magazine Selection
Atlas and binoculars
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Special Touches
Luxurious premier toiletries pack
Dailycanapés
Fruit Basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival
Mineral water on arrival
Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Separate sitting area with two-seater sofa, chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Sea View & Inside
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Suites (approx between 449-753 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit and WC
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
DVD player
Mini stereo
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Coffee machine
Bose Wave CD cum Radio player (the Radio will only work when in port)
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premier toiletriespack
Daily canapés
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Mini-suites (Approx between 368-384 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit✝ and WC
Sofa, chairs and table
DVD player
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine selection
Coffee machine
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premier toiletriespack
Daily canapés
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Balcony(approx between 178 - 237 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Sea View & Inside (approx between 137-181 Square feet)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Sea view cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Family Cabin (approx 137 - 317 square feet)
Our cabins are well equipped for the needs of the whole family and are not grade specific. Any 3/4 berth is suited for a family.
Two lower beds✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
✝ - please see the cabin notes on thedeck plansfor exceptions
**when 3/4guests share a cabin with upper berths, for safety reasons the two lower berths cannot be pushed together.
Ventura
Suites (approx between 449-753 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath✝, separate shower✝, dual sink vanity unit and WC
Dressing Area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Mini stereo
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Coffee machine
Bose Wave CD cum Radio player (the radio will only work when in port)
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premier toiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Family Suite (BE grade)
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
Dressing area✝
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Floor to ceiling glass doors leading to balcony with table and chairs and steamers✝
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine and newspaper selection
Mini Stereo and coffee machine
Special Touches
Butler service (inclusive but optional)
Mineral water on arrival
Luxurious premiertoiletriespack
Daily canapés- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Superior Deluxe(Approx 317 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed
Bathroom with full-size bath, shower, sink vanity unit and WC
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and coffee table
Two flat screen TVs (some exceptions may apply)
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with coffee table and recliner chairs
Atlas and binoculars for use during your cruise
Bathrobe and slippers for use during your cruise
Magazine selection
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Canapés once a week- typical canapés include Chicken and Mango barquettes and Duck pâté on toast (may vary depending on ship)
Fruit basket
Flowers, Champagne and chocolates on arrival- typically 10 chocolates in a box (subject to change)
Balcony(approx between 178 - 237 square feet including balcony)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed**✝
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Chair and table
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to balcony with table and reclining chairs
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Sea View& Inside (approx between 137-181 Square feet)
Two lower beds convertible to a king size bed✝**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Outside cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletriespack
Single (inside andsea view approx 130 square feet)
Choice of either inside and balcony cabin
One lower single bed
Bathroom with shower and WC
Outside cabins have a window or portholes, inside cabins have a mirror
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
Family Cabin (approx 137 - 317 square feet)
Our cabins are well equipped for the needs of the whole family and are not grade specific. Any 3/4 berth is suited for a family.
Two lower beds**
Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only and WC
Special Touches
Mineral water on arrival
Toiletries pack
✝ - please see the cabin notes on thedeck plansfor exceptions
**when 3/4guests share a cabin with upper berths, for safety reasons the two lower berths cannot be pushed together.
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Yes, you can make calls, text, and even video chat from a cruise ship. In port, you can connect to local roaming networks. At sea, you can either make calls via a satellite connection or pay for the ship's Wi-Fi (also via satellite) and make Wi-Fi calls, text or video chat via the internet.
How much does it cost to make a phone call on a cruise ship? ›How much will it cost to make calls? Making calls on-board a cruise ship is a luxury service and the costs associated with it reflect that ranging from $2.50 – $10/minute, however it is often cheaper to make calls once you arrive at port using the local networks.
What is the telephone number for cruise com? ›Just give us a call at 800-288-6006 and we'll be happy to assist you.
How do you text on a cruise? ›If you want to text while on a cruise ship, you have the option of either connecting to the ship's Wi-Fi network or its cellular service so you send an SMS over the Internet for free. Most modern ships are built with “Wireless Maritime Services” or 'Cellular at Sea” services to provide cell signal for those aboard.
What does P&O stand for? ›The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) first offered voyages known as 'excursions,' when passengers from England travelled with the Royal Mails to ports on the Iberian Peninsular and the Mediterranean, returning home on other P&O mail voyages.
How many P&O Cruises are there? ›How Many Cruise Ships Do P&O Have? P&O have 6 cruise ships in service the newest being Iona who launched in 2021, and Arvia who is due to launch in 2022. P&O are a brand who celebrate all things British and as such have a huge British audience and following of cruisers who will only ever cruise with P&O.
Is there Wi-Fi on a cruise? ›Wi-Fi on cruise ships will never be as fast (or reliable) as home. Yes, all cruise ships today offer an internet connection, but it might not be the seamless experience you've come to expect on land.
Can I use WhatsApp while on a cruise? ›Can you use WhatsApp on a cruise? Yes, but bear in mind video calling services such as Skype or messaging services like WhatsApp will use your onboard data if you're connected to the cruise ship's Wi-Fi.
Can you hear your neighbors on a cruise? ›
Sound travels easily through cruise ship cabin walls, especially when there's an interconnecting door. It's nearly impossible to relax or sleep when your neighbors routinely slam doors, allow their unruly kids to run up and down the corridor or have sex loud enough for the entire hallway to hear.
Can you call room to room on a cruise ship? ›If you are trying to reach a guest onboard the ship, you can make a call to their stateroom and optionally leave a message. Use of the phones for calls to a guest's stateroom is complimentary. Of course, it requires the guest to be in the room to answer the call and/or check the voicemail.
How is there electricity on a cruise ship? ›New cruise ships feature "diesel electric" propulsion. So rather than being connected to the propeller shafts, the main engines are connected to large generators in order to produce electricity. This electricity is sent to electric motors, which powers the propellers and moves the ship.
What should you not bring on a cruise? ›- Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas.
- Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors. ...
- Illegal Drugs & Substances.
- CBD Oil / CBD Products.
- Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates. ...
- Hoverboards.