Spectrum Of The Seas Useful Information

Spectrum of the Seas actively supports sustainable cruising with focused efforts on reducing emissions and managing waste efficiently:

Waste Management:

• Wastewater undergoes advanced treatment to meet environmental standards.
• Non-recyclable waste is compacted or incinerated onboard to minimize volume, then responsibly handled ashore.
• Recycling programs are in place to repurpose plastics, paper, and metals, minimizing the ship’s footprint.

Air Emissions Reduction:

• The ship employs fuel-saving technologies to boost energy efficiency.
• LED lighting across the vessel reduces energy consumption.
• Systems onboard capture and reuse waste heat for climate control and other purposes.
• Special hull coatings reduce drag, optimizing the ship’s fuel efficiency.

Smoking Policy

To maintain a comfortable environment, Spectrum of the Seas has strict smoking rules:

• Prohibited Areas: Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed inside staterooms, balconies, or indoor spaces.
• Designated Smoking Areas: Specific open-deck areas are available for smokers.
• Note: Cigar and pipe smoking is allowed only in the exclusive Churchill’s Cigar Lounge.

Alcohol Policy

Spectrum of the Seas offers a flexible alcohol policy, ensuring guests enjoy responsibly:

Bringing Alcohol Onboard:

• Guests may bring one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne per person.
• If consumed in public dining areas, a corkage fee applies.

Purchasing Onboard Alcohol:

• Duty-free alcohol purchases are delivered to staterooms on the final day of the cruise.

Age Restrictions:

• Guests under 18 cannot purchase or drink alcohol on the ship.
• In U.S. waters, the legal drinking age is 21.
• Select wines, such as the Little Luxuries Collection, are exempt from corkage fees.

Emergency Drills and Safety

Safety is a top priority, with every sailing following strict maritime protocols:

• Emergency Drills: Mandatory drills occur before departure to ensure passengers are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Instructions and Life Jackets: Every stateroom contains a safety folder detailing routes to assembly stations. Life jackets are provided, and children’s jackets can be requested from the room steward.

Language Onboard

• Primary Language: English is the main language used for announcements and printed materials.
• Additional Assistance: Support is also available in French, German, and Spanish.

Express Check-Out

Spectrum of the Seas offers a seamless check-out process:

• Credit Card Payments: If a card is registered at check-in, no further action is needed, and the final bill will be delivered on the last day.
• Cash Payments: Guests paying in cash need to provide a deposit at the start and settle any balance before leaving the ship.
• For Longer Cruises: On world voyages, accounts are cleared at the end of each segment.

VAT (Value-Added Tax) Policies

Spectrum of the Seas follows VAT regulations depending on the waters it sails:

Spanish IVA (VAT) for Dining and Bars:

• A 10% VAT applies to food, bar orders, and room service while in Spanish waters.
• VAT will be shown as a separate item on your receipt and reflected in your bill.

European VAT in Shops, Photo Gallery, and Spa:

• If the cruise doesn’t dock outside the EU, VAT applies to onboard purchases, including gifts, photos, and spa products (but not treatments).
• Liquor and tobacco products can’t be purchased for home use during these periods.

VAT Calculation:

• Prices listed do not include VAT, which will be added at purchase.
• Updates on VAT periods, such as German, Spanish, or UK VAT, will be provided in the daily cruise newsletter.

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