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SS Explorer Useful Information

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Special Dietary Requirements

  • Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available upon request.
  • Allergy-friendly meals can be prepared if informed in advance.
  • Kosher and halal choices offered upon request.
  • Talk to your server or chef to accommodate specific dietary needs.

Disabled Facilities

  • Accessible cabins with wider doorways and roll-in showers.
  • Ramps and lifts available for easy movement throughout the ship.
  • Priority boarding and assistance with embarkation and disembarkation.
  • Service animals are welcome aboard.

Dress Code

  • Relaxed during the day (shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops).
  • Chic casual attire recommended in the evening (dresses, skirts, button-up shirts).
  • Formal evenings may require cocktail attire (dresses, suits).
  • Themed party nights (e.g., Caribbean, '70s) encourage celebratory clothing.
  • Formalwear rentals available on board.

Alcohol Policy

  • Guests allowed to bring up to two bottles of wine or champagne per person.
  • Corkage fee applied if consumed in dining venues.
  • A wide selection of drinks available on board, with drink packages available for purchase.
  • Legal drinking age is 21 and older.
  • Alcohol purchased duty-free at ports will be stored until the end of the cruise.

Smoking Policy

  • Smoking allowed only in designated outdoor areas.
  • Vaping follows the same rules as smoking.
  • Smoking is not permitted in cabins or on balconies.
  • Penalties imposed for smoking in non-designated areas.

Wi-Fi & Internet Access

  • Wi-Fi available throughout the ship, including in cabins.
  • Options range from messaging to streaming, with slower speeds at sea.
  • Faster internet available at port cafes and eateries.
  • Internet Café staff available to assist with device setup and troubleshooting.