Yes, the supply is 110 volts and the sockets take an American style two-pronged plug (adaptors available onboard). Please note: you cannot use travel irons or kettles in the cabins for safety reasons. There is a laundry service onboard and room service available.

Only a 110-volt hairdryer will work effectively. These are available from the Guest Relations desk on the Island Escape on a first come first served basis with a deposit or are in your cabin on the Island Star

Most cabins (with the exception of bunk bed cabins & L shaped cabins) have twin beds that can be set up as a double. Some cabins on the Island Star have double beds which can not be made into twin beds.Please request a double bed at time of booking.

Many outside cabins on the higher decks have portholes or windows, although some may have restricted views.

The vast majority of cabin bathrooms on your cruise ship have a shower, sink and WC, shelves for toiletry storage and fresh towels. A shampoo dispenser is located in the shower unit and miniature soap bars and shower caps are provided. A few of the premium cabins do have baths; please ask our staff if you are interested in booking this facility.

Each cabin has about the same hanging space as a regular double wardrobe. In addition there is normally a 4-drawer chest and shelf storage above the dressing table.

Currently we show two movie channels, a kids movie channel,  a music channel, onboard information and great deals of the day.

No. Island Cruises operates an open-sitting policy in all restaurants. You eat at a time that suits yourself. However, please note that you will have to reserve your table in the Oasis restaurant.

It's up to you. We have tables in all sizes from for 2 up to parties for 10. You can choose whether to sit in a smaller group or join a larger table. The Oasis restaurant is a popular evening venue and guests are advised to book their tables once onboard.

If you have specific dietary requirements please let us know once you join the ship and we will provide an appropriate food selection for you.

Juices, tea and coffee are available free of charge with breakfast. Tea and coffee are included in the restaurants at the end of lunch and dinner.

All drinks from the bars and coffee shops are charged separately.

No. In the restaurants we ask that customers wear shirts and shoes during the day and that gentleman wear long trousers in the evening.

Most people will dress smart-casual in the evening and are likely to make more of an effort if dining in the Oasis Restaurant where jacket and tie would not look out of place (but are not compulsory).

English is the main language.

Everyone is different. For the small minority of passengers who do suffer from seasickness, effective medication is available onboard.

If you have a "pay monthly" mobile phone, you'll be able to make and receive calls, text and access your voicemail messages no matter how far from land. Call rates and availability are dependent on your mobile phone network.

For the comfort and enjoyment of guests smoking is only permitted in designated areas around our ships.

We have specially assigned smoking areas in many of our lounges and on open-air decks. Smoking is prohibited in our restaurants and in our theatres.

Cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard.

Your cruise ship is a cash-free environment. You will be issued with a personal 'Cruise Swipe Card' at embarkation that enables you to charge all onboard expenditure to your on board account. At the end of your cruise you can then settle your account with cash, travellers cheques, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).

This card is also used as your security card to get on and off the ship so you will need to keep it with you at all times.

Pound sterling.

Yes. This can be found at the guest relations desk on Coral Deck 5.

We accept cash, travellers cheques, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Yes. Fees will be charged for medical services. Please check you insurance policies before travelling to check cover.

Shore excursions can be booked once on board. Beauty salon treatments can be booked in advance, by calling Harding Brothers on 02380 228396. Please quote your booking reference, name & date of travel when booking.

We have a 14-night entertainment programme onboard providing something different every night.

No. One or two areas may close from time to time in port. However the vast majority of public rooms, deck areas, bars and restaurants stay open and an activity programme continues all day.

Yes. We have an age limit of 18 in all open bar areas after 11pm and the minimum age to play in the casino is 18.

We offer roulette, Blackjack, poker, slot machines and poker machines. Free lessons on playing the games are given on each cruise.

No. Some ports of call do not have harbours large enough to accommodate cruise ships. In these ports we will anchor outside and guests will be taken ashore in tender boats.

The following is included in your Island Cruises holiday price;

• Return flights from the UK (if booked)
• Airport transfers in resort (if booked)
• All basic tips

• Ship accommodation
  • All standard cabins include:
  • En-suite facilities
  • TV, telephone and radio
  • Wardrobe, drawer space and dressing table
  • Cabin Steward/ Stewardess
• Full board dining
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• 24-hour restaurant  
• Casual buffet-style dining
• Kids' menus in all restaurants
• Onboard activities and entertainment
• West End-style shows in the theatre
• Live music and stand-up comedy acts
  Daytime activities and demonstrations 
• Kids' Clubs
• Palmy's Pals (3-6 year-olds)
• Palmy's Crew (7-11 year-olds) 
• Fitness and beauty facilities
  • Well-equipped gym and pools
  • Selected fitness classes

First Choice Airways passengers can pre-book golf clubs from £15 return per set at the time of booking. If you do not pre-book your golf clubs, you can make the neccessary arrangements when checking in at the airport, but additional charges will apply. Carriage of all excess luggage and sports equipment is subject to a charge and capacity on the day of departure.

Please be advised that in the event that you do leave any property behind, we are only able to provide assistance in trying to locate items which we consider to be of value. We consider "valuable items" to include: Cameras, Camcorders, Mobile Phones, MP3 players, Laptops, wallets, purses and Jewellery (precious metal jewellery as opposed to accessory jewellery). Due to the volume of property that is left behind, we are unable to provide assistance in locating items which do not fall within our definition of valuable items.

Should you leave any valuable items behind, please call our Customer Services Department on 0161 772 8602 for assistance.

Please be aware that if we are able to locate "valuable items" confirmed as belonging to you, we will endeavour to arrange for the items to be returned. An administration charge will apply and you will also be responsible for the delivery costs of returning the items. Please note that due to security restrictions relating to unaccompanied baggage, we may experience difficulty in returning property.

In the event we are unable to search for your item or the search for a valuable item is unsuccessful, our Customer Services Department will happily provide a statement in support of any claim you make to your travel insurers.

Island Cruises' fly-cruise prices include coach transfers from the airport to your cruise ship. You may choose to book a private taxi transfer, which we can arrange for you on 08707 500 414. Customers who require special assistance should contact our special needs team in advance of travelling on 0870 900 2129.

You will need your passport for your flights to and from your cruise ship and to check in at the Port Terminal. On a Mediterranean cruise you will not need to produce your passport at each port of call as the cruises stay within the EC. On the Transatlantic itineraries we will collect in everyone's passports at the beginning of the cruise and the ship's purser will clear all guests through immigration on arrival in a new country.

No. We offer cruise only prices that do not include flights or transfers. We ask only that you ensure that you will arrive at the ship to embark before the published departure time.

The personal limit on luggage is set by the airline with which you travel, usually about 20kgs. We advise that if you have a soft case bring it rather than a hard shell case as you will be able to tuck it away more easily in your cabin.