Sky Princess offers essential information to ensure guests have a smooth and enjoyable voyage. From environmental policies to payment processes, here’s everything you need to know before setting sail.
Environmental Policy
Sky Princess is committed to protecting the environment through various practices:
Waste Management:
All wastewater is treated onboard, and efforts are made to reduce and recycle general waste before offloading ashore.
Air Emissions Reduction:
- Fuel-efficient operations.
- Improved hull coatings to reduce drag.
- Use of energy-efficient lamps.
- Recirculation of waste heat.
- Optimized air conditioning systems.
- Ongoing exploration of new technologies for eco-friendly cruising.
Smoking Policies
Smoking, including electronic alternatives, is not permitted in:
- Staterooms and balconies.
- Public indoor areas.
- Designated smoking areas are available on open decks.
Exception:
- The Cigar Lounge is available exclusively for cigar and pipe smokers.
- Policies are based on guest feedback to ensure comfort and safety.
Alcohol Policy
- Duty- and tax-free alcohol can be purchased onboard and delivered to staterooms on the last day of the cruise.
- Guests may bring one bottle of wine or champagne (750ml max) per person for special occasions.
- A corkage fee applies if consumed in onboard restaurants or bars.
Age Restrictions:
- Under 18: Cannot purchase or consume alcohol on board.
- U.S. Waters: The legal drinking age is 21 years.
- Little Luxuries Wines are exempt from the standard $25 corkage fee.
Emergency Drills:
- Sky Princess follows strict safety standards, with mandatory emergency drills held before departure.
- These drills are required under International Maritime Law.
Safety Information:
- Detailed procedures and evacuation routes are provided in a black folder in each stateroom.
- Familiarize yourself with the location of life jackets (including children’s life jackets, available upon request).
Language Assistance
English is the primary language onboard, with announcements and printed materials provided in English.
Additional assistance is available in:
Express Check-out:
- Settle your onboard account easily:
For Credit Card Holders:
- Provide credit card details at check-in to skip the Purser’s Office on disembarkation day. A final bill will be delivered to your stateroom.
For Cash Payments:
- A deposit is required at the start of the cruise. Guests must maintain a positive account balance and settle all charges before disembarking.
World Voyages:
- Accounts are settled at the end of each segment for extended or multi-leg voyages.
VAT and Service Charges
- Spanish IVA (VAT) on Bar and Dining:
A 10% VAT applies to:
- Bar purchases.
- Specialty dining fees.
- Room service while in Spanish waters.
- VAT will be itemized separately on receipts.
European VAT in Shops and Spa:
- VAT applies to select goods purchased on voyages that do not leave the EU.
- VAT is charged on shop items, spa products, and photo gallery purchases but not on spa services.
- Liquor and tobacco cannot be bought duty-free during VAT periods.
VAT Calculation:
- Prices displayed onboard exclude VAT.
- VAT will be added to purchases and shown on receipts.
- VAT updates are provided via the ship’s daily newspaper.
With these details in mind, your Sky Princess cruise promises to be smooth, safe, and hassle-free. Enjoy the experience, knowing all your essentials are covered.
