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October 16, 2006
REGENT SEVEN SEAS INTRODUCES ALL-INCLUSIVE LIQUOR SERVICE
As if you needed another reason to choose Regent for your holiday
celebrations, New Year's voyages will introduce our 2007 Liquor Policy.
Regent will now offer complimentary select wines and spirits throughout
the ship. So, toast the New Year with Regent Seven Seas Cruises this
December.
PASSPORT WRINKLE
As we noted in our last newsletter, U.S. cruise passengers will not will
not need passports until June 1, 2009 on ships sailing from the U.S. The
same legislation also delays the need for passports for land border
crossings to Mexico and Canada until the same date. However, Alaska
passengers should be aware that while they can board a ship in Seattle for
a cruise that ends in Vancouver, they will need an passport to fly back to
the U.S. from Vancounver. As you will need to go to a passport office in
person during working hours and wait six to eight weeks, we recommend that
you get a passport now rather than having to scramble when you need one.
Passports cost about $100 and are good for ten years.
AIRLINES GIVING CRUISE TRAVELERS A LUGGAGE BREAK
New airport restrictions on carry-on items, banning items such as liquids
and gels over three ounces, have actually made life a little easier for
cruise travelers. People flying to homeport cities have long complained
about the airlines' restrictive policies limiting checked baggage to two
pieces. Those with more paid a penalty. As a result of the new carry-on
rules, however, many airlines are allowing passengers to check in three
pieces of luggage without penalties. Cruise travelers should check with
their air carrier before leaving home to confirm their specific baggage
policies.
To check what you can and cannot take in your carry on baggage today when
flying to your cruise, use www.tsa.gov
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE will outfit all its ships with cell phone capability
by March 2007, the line announced. The service is currently available on
the Volendam. The technology allows passengers to make and receive calls
and send text messages on their own cell phones or personal digital
assistants while onboard and be charged international roaming fees. The
line partnered with SeaMobile, which provides the same service on ships
for Silversea Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Crystal Cruises.
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