Age Requirements

No guest under the age of 21 will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms.

Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old. As of April 22, 2008, the list of cruises to which the 12 month minimum age requirement applies is as follows:  All Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises/cruisetours Any cruisetours associated with these cruises are also subject to the 12 month minimum age requirement. Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.

Although individuals of 6 months and Older are welcome to sail with Azamara Cruises, the sophisticated design of the accommodations and intimate venues on the ships - as well as the off-the-beaten-path destinations they visit - were designed for adult vacationers. Therefore, babysitting services and children's programming cannot be accommodated, allowing Azamara's staff to focus entirely on delivering the upscale, deluxe experience Azamara aims to deliver.

Effective as of all sailings commencing on or after July 28, 2006, the minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Azamara Cruises is 21.

Azamara Cruises does not accept reservations for student groups.

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Guests are required to be 21 years old (on embarkation day) to travel. Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom by a parent or guardian 25 or older. The exceptions Carnival will make to this policy are:

Married minor couple -The booking must be documented that the couple is married. The couple must have proof of marriage at embarkation or they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund.

Domestic Partners/Same-Sex Union minor couple -The booking must be documented that the couple are legal Domestic Partners/Same-Sex Union. The couple must have legal proof of partnership/union at embarkation or they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund.

Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will be denied boarding and assessed a 100% cancellation penalty. NO exceptions will be made at embarkation.

The Group policy is slightly different because of stricter group terms and conditions including mandatory chaperones, damage deposits and other considerations.

Drinking alcoholic beverages:
Guest must be 21 years of age or older to be served alcohol on board. Proper I.D. with birth date is required.

Casino:
Guest must be 18 years of age or older to play the tables and the slot machines. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted in the casino.

Spa Carnival and fitness center:
Guests under 12 years of age are not permitted in these facilities. Guests between the ages of 12 and 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Lounges, shows, and the dance club:
Guests under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult in all public areas of the ship. Guests under the age of 18 must vacate the dance club by 10:45pm. Guests under the age of 18 may not attend the Midnight Shows, which are 'R' rated.

Use of the waterslide:
Holiday; Sensation; Elation; Paradise; Fascination; Ecstasy: Guest must be 48' inches in height. The slide ends in the pool.

Carnival, Fantasy; Imagination; Inspiration; Destiny; Triumph; Victory; Spirit; Pride; Conquest; Legend; Glory; Miracle; Valor; Liberty; Splendor: Guest must be 42' inches in height. The slide is separate from the pool.

Guests under 13 must have their parents' permission. Multiple riders are not permitted. No floatation devices may be worn or carried on the slide. The slide is not recommended if there is any physical limitations, impairments, under the influence of alcohol or under a doctor's care. Guest must use the slide on his/her back, feet first.

Use of the pools:
Due to United States Public Health (USPH) Regulations, Carnival does not allow children in diapers, in swimming diapers or those not toilet-trained in the pools. Lifeguards are not on duty. The pools are not designed for diving. Use of the pools by guests under 13 without adult supervision is prohibited.

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No guest under the age of 21 will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms.

Celebrity Cruises does not accept reservations for student groups. Please consult your travel agent for Celebrity Cruises' group policies.

Effective as of all sailings commencing on or after July 28, 2006, the minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Celebrity Cruises is 21.

Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, select South American cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.

As of April 22, 2008, the list of cruises to which the 12 month minimum age requirement applies (in addition to all Transatlantic, Transpacific, and Hawaii cruises) is as follows:

Celebrity Infinity - January 31, 2010, February 14, 2010; Any cruisetours associated with these cruises are also subject to the 12 month minimum age requirement.
Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.

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Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On selected seasonal departures, Guests 21 to 24 years old must have one person at least 25 years old in the same stateroom, who shall be responsible for the under-age 25 Guest. Guests who are responsible for the supervision of underage Guests shall ensure that they do not purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages or violate any other shipboard regulation. The minimum drinking age onboard is 21 years old for cruises departing from U.S. ports and 18 years old for cruises departing from non-U.S. ports. Passengers under the age of 18 may not play in the onboard casino or use any spa facilities and must be accompanied by a person over 18 on shore excursions. The Passenger's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise.

Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation to sail. Infants must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation to sail on the following: trans-ocean crossings (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, etc.), World cruises, cruises of 15 days or longer duration, and any other itinerary which may in the opinion of Costa Crociere or CCL present serious risk to infants in need of emergency medical care.

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Children/Minors
Any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. In addition, if the adult accompanying the child is not a parent or legal guardian, the 'Parental Consent Guardianship Form' must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and received by Crystal Cruises prior to sailing.

Guests age 11 and under at the time of sailing must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older in the same stateroom. Parents can have two related children booked in the same stateroom provided one of them is at least 16 years of age. Infants 6-24 months of age who will be utilizing a crib may travel as a third berth in either a double or triple stateroom. Crystal Cruises also reserves the right to restrict the number of passengers less than three (3) years of age aboard the ship.

Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate children less than six (6) months of age as the ship's medical facilities are not designed to provide services to very young children. On very limited itineraries where adequate medical facilities may be readily available, a waiver may be granted if approved by the medical advisor. A request for waiver needs to be accompanied by a letter from the baby's pediatrician stating that the child is healthy, uses no regular medication and is fit for travel. If approved, there is a Release of Liability that will then need to be signed and notarized.

Children occupying a double stateroom will be charged the adult rate regardless of age.

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Queen Mary 2 welcomes families with a beautiful Nursery and children's center full of toys, games, and activities. This area, located on Deck 6, is supervised daily by fully trained nannies and youth staff. Older children and teens will enjoy activities offered by the Youth Staff such as sports, discos, video games, scavenger hunts, and arts and crafts. Please note that children must be a minimum of one-year-old to participate in the Nursery without parental supervision. Children under one-year-old are welcome, provided they are accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. QM2 also offers a family pool area so families can enjoy the outdoors together. Private babysitting is not available. However, complimentary group child-sitting in the children's center is available in the evenings. An adult must accompany children under 18 years of age traveling with Cunard. If that adult is not the legal parent or guardian, written permission from the parent is required.

Queen Elizabeth 2 welcomes families with a beautiful Nursery and children's center full of toys, games and activities. Located on Sun Deck between the E and D stairways, this center is supervised daily by fully trained nannies and youth staff. Older children and teens will enjoy many activities and events offered by the Youth Staff, as well as a selection of arcade games available in the Club 2000 on the Quarter Deck. Please note that children must be a minimum of one-year-old to participate in the Nursery without parental supervision. Children under one-year-old are welcome, provided they are accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Private babysitting is not available. However, complimentary group child-sitting in the children's center is available in the evenings. An adult must accompany children under 18 years of age traveling with Cunard. If that adult is not the legal parent or guardian, written permission from the parent is required.

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Guests under 12 weeks old are prohibited on the ship. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian. Females over 6 months pregnant at day of departure are prohibited from sailing.

Mickey's Pool: The U.S. Public Health Service requires that all children be toilet-trained before entering shipboard pools and spas. Young children who are not toilet-trained are welcome to enjoy the fountain play area near Mickey's Pool, designed exclusively for the enjoyment of children wearing swim diapers.

The Slide at Mickey's Pool: Children must be 4-12 years old and no greater than 64 inches in height to use the slide at Mickey's Pool.

The Spas at Goofy's Pool: Spas near Goofy's Pool are available for the use of Guests ages 12 and older, but those between the ages of 12-16 must have adult supervision.

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Guests Under 21
Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 21 years old; one adult chaperone is required for every five people under the age of 21 (25 years of age or older in the case of persons serving as chaperones for approved organized student/youth groups). Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under age 21. Due to limited medical facilities on the ships, HAL will not accept reservations for infants under 6 months old at time of sailing. For Transocean crossings, or other itineraries which HAL Medical Department feel present a significant risk, infants must be a minimum of 12 months of age at embarkation.

Minors under age 18 traveling to certain foreign countries must be accompanied by both parents or have a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent(s) not traveling. If the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof.

All minors under age 18 must travel with all proper identification requirements in addition to the signed letter of authorization. Minors who are U.S. citizens should have a certified copy of their birth certificate or another form of proof of citizenship. Children 16 or older are also required to have a photo ID. If traveling outside of the Western Hemisphere, a passport is required. Your travel agent can provide additional information about this requirement.

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry and exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian if not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry or departure. For specific information regarding the country you are traveling to, please visit the U.S. State Department website for country-by-country information.

Parents, guardians and chaperones are responsible for overseeing the conduct of minors in their care. As such, minors may not be left unsupervised on board the ship. A parent or legal guardian MUST accompany all children under the age of 18 on all tours for safety and liability reasons.

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The Carrier does not accept unaccompanied Minors. Minors will not be allowed to embark unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adult Passengers traveling with a Minor shall be fully responsible for that Minor's conduct and behavior. Minors may not order or consume alcoholic beverages or participate in gambling. When voyages include a port located in the U.S.A. the same conditions apply for passengers under age 21.
Minors onboard must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times and are welcome at the activities onboard or at shore excursions provided that a parent or guardian is present. Children cannot remain onboard if their parents or guardians go ashore. The adult passengers shall be liable to the Carrier and shall reimburse it for loss, damage or delay sustained by the Carrier because of any act or omission of the Passenger or minor Passenger. Minor Passengers are subject to all the terms contained in the Conditions of Carriage.

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Company policy dictates that a passenger under 21 years of age must be accompanied in the same or connecting stateroom by a passenger 21 years or older who expressly agrees to be responsible for the under 21 passenger throughout the cruise. This includes, but is not limited to, preventing under-age purchase or consumption of alcohol**, preventing under-age gaming activities and preventing violations of any ship's rules. Passengers must be age 21 to purchase or consume alcohol and age 18 to gamble on the ship. If the accompanying adult is not the minor's parent or legal guardian, a Parent/Guardian Consent and Release Form that authorizes the minor's travel and further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency must be delivered to an NCL representative at the pier. Failure to produce this letter at embarkation may result in boarding being denied, with no refund of cruise fare provided.

Kids under two cruise at a substantially reduced fare and certain itineraries offer specials on 3rd and 4th guests in the same stateroom. Infants under six months of age are not eligible for travel on NCL ships.

Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together in the same stateroom without someone over the age of 21 in the same stateroom if they purchased the cruise under the family plan and have at least one person who is 21 years or older in the adjoining stateroom. The age limit will be waived for married couples less than 21 years of age provided proof of marriage is presented to an NCL representative at the pier.

**With the exception of Alaska and Hawaii itineraries, NCL permits guests between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty (20) to purchase and personally consume wine and beer while on NCL ships with the consent of an accompanying parent or legal guardian (Parental Consent) on the same sailing when the vessel is outside the US state territorial waters (3 miles). Complete details and the Special Consent Form are available on board at the Reception Desk.

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All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and occupy the same accommodations as an adult aged 25 years or older. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to guests aged 21 years or older. Oceania Cruises will refuse and prohibits the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to guests under the age of 21 years. Guests are kindly reminded to consume alcohol in moderation. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to prohibit and retain all alcohol bought ashore for consumption onboard the vessel.

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No guest under the age of eighteen (18) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an person twenty-one (21) years of age, or older. Documents for Passengers under the age of 18 - Several countries require special documentation for children traveling without both parents. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess the proper documents for all of the countries that you will visit.

The legal drinking age of 21 years is always observed onboard and proof of age may be required. All onboard staff are trained to take seriously their responsibility to not serve alcohol to underage passengers. The age restrictions are clearly posted in the bars. Entry into the disco is limited to passengers 18 years and older. Be sure to check with the child and teen centers, however, for special disco events designed just for kids. Children under the age of 18 are welcome in the gymnasium, spa and Jacuzzi; and also in the evening entertainment show lounges when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

In line with domestic age limits, as well as Princess' company policy, the casino is reserved for passengers 21 years and older. Additionally, only those passengers 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. For those whose age is questionable, picture identification may be requested.

Children over six (6) months of age at the date of sailing will be accepted on the following itineraries: Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Transcanal and Australia & New Zealand (coastal cruise only). Only children over the age of one (1) year at the date of sailing will be accepted for the following itineraries: Africa, South America, South Pacific, Hawaii & Tahiti, world cruises including Asia, Antarctica, Indian subcontinent, Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises.

Kids & Teens
This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Princess Pirateers (ages 8-12), to Off Limits (ages 13-17).

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Children Onboard
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21. RSSC may restrict the number of children on board. RSSC is unable to accept infants less than 6 months of age.

Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Pressing Services
Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess. Self-service laundries are located on passenger decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Laundry and dry cleaning articles collected before 9 am will be returned the same day between 4 and 6 pm. A six-hour express service is available at a nominal charge.

Articles for pressing are collected throughout the day and will be delivered between 4 and 6pm. All guests entitled to Butler Service will receive complimentary pressing of any items that will be worn the first evening onboard. These items will be collected by the butler at the guest's earliest convenience.

Club Mariner Children's Program
For adults who would like their children or grandchildren to join them, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises youth program is designed for children in age groups 5 - 9, 10 - 13 and 14 - 17 and is supervised by specially trained youth counselors. The program is offered free of charge during summer months only.

Medical Services
Shipboard medical services and facilities, including doctor, nurse and medications, are available to all guests at a reasonable charge. Standard hospital emergency equipment is available onboard.

Butler Service
For those who desire an enhanced level of individualized service, Regent's Butler service is the ultimate prerequisite. Need an appointment in the Spa? Want to hold a cocktail party in your suite? Have a gift delivered? Assist in making reservations at Signatures? Arrange for a private car in Monte Carlo? Our skilled butlers do it all, quickly, competently and without fuss.

The Seven Seas Voyager's exclusive Butler service is available in 88 suites in categories B and higher.

24-Hour Room Service
A special 24-hour room service menu is available. During normal dining hours, you may also order from the Compass Rose Restaurant menu and enjoy dinner in your suite.

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No guest under the age of twenty-one (21) will be reserved in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult twenty-one (21) years of age, or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms or under-aged married couples (proof of marriage is required).

INFANT POLICY
Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, select South American cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.

As of April 22, 2008, the list of cruises to which the 12 month minimum age requirement applies (in addition to all Transatlantic, Transpacific, and Hawaii cruises) is as follows:

MaMariner of the Seas - January 4, 19, February 3, 2009

Splendour of the Seas - March 30, 2009

Legend of the Seas - October 23, 2009

Legend of the Seas - November 4, 2009

Any cruisetours associated with these cruises are also subject to the 12 month minimum age requirement.

Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.

Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to ask for proof of age. Royal Caribbean International's age policy for gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is as follows: Please note: An individual's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for their cruise vacation. However, if a guest celebrates their 21st birthday during the cruise, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Services Manager to modify ship's records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the cruise. The guest will be required to appear at Guest Services with his or her parent or guardian and to present a government issued form of identification to establish that the guest's 21st birthday was celebrated during the cruise.

ALCOHOL POLICY
Effective as of all sailings commencing on or after July 28, 2006, the minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Royal Caribbean International ships is 21.

However, on cruises departing from European and South American countries, where the legal drinking age is typically lower than 21, a parent who is sailing with his or her son(s) and/or daughter(s) who is between the ages of 18 to 20, may sign a waiver allowing the 18 to 20 year old to consume alcoholic beverages. Please note: Waivers will be provided to parents upon check-in.

The 18- to 20 year-old must agree to comply with Royal Caribbean's policies, including among other things, agreeing to not provide alcoholic beverages to any other person, regardless of age. Restrictions apply, and this policy is subject to change without notice.

Guests are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use. Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports of call or from onboard shops will be stored by the ship and delivered to guest staterooms on the last day of the sailing. Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Royal Caribbean's Guest Conduct Policy may be enforced, up to and including disembarkation, if a guest violates any alcohol policy. Guests under the age of 21 will not have alcohol returned to them.

Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under age 21, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with Royal Caribbean's Guest Conduct Policy.

All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids.

Royal Caribbean reserves the right to revoke or otherwise restrict drinking privileges of any guest, regardless of age.

GAMBLING POLICY
Guests eighteen (18) years of age and older are welcome to play in Royal Caribbean's casinos (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to play in Royal Caribbean's casinos.

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Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and if that adult is not a parent or legal guardian, written permission from the parent or legal guardian is required.

Additionally, infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. In order to sail on the itineraries listed below, infants must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation:

• Transocean crossings (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Artic, etc.)
• World cruises
• Cruises of 15 days or longer duration
• Any other itinerary which may in the opinion of the Operating Line present serious risk to infants in need of emergency medical care.
  

Pregnant woman are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 weeks or less at time of the cruise disembarkation. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician's letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel, and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from both last Menstrual Period (LMP) and ultrasound (if performed).

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Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21. Silversea cannot accommodate infants under one year of age and reserves the right to limit the number of children under three years of age. We cannot accommodate pets on any Silversea cruise.

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Medical Facilities, Infants and Pregnancy Policy
Each of our ships are equipped with limited medical facilities that are staffed by a physician who is an independent contractor. If you become ill during the voyage and the physician is unable to care for your needs on board, you will be transferred to medical facilities on shore. If your condition will require that you have special medical apparatus or assistance on board, Windstar must be made aware of that at time of booking in order to determine whether Windstar can accommodate your needs. If you are using prescription drugs, please bring an adequate supply with you (together with a copy of the prescription signed by a doctor) and keep them in your carry-on luggage. Due to the limited medical facilities on the ships, Windstar will not accept reservations for infants 24 months or younger or for women who will be 27 or more weeks pregnant as of the time their travel with Windstar concludes.

Children
Children, especially infants and toddlers, are not encouraged aboard Windstar cruises. The intimate ship size and unregimented atmosphere are adult in orientation and do not provide for the care, supervision, or entertainment of children. Children occupying staterooms as the third person are charged the applicable "third person" rate, which is available on request. Windstar will not accept reservations for infants who will be 24 months or younger as of the time their travel with Windstar concludes. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian over the age of 21.

Guests With Disabilities
Windstar does not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. Windstar seek, to the extent feasible, to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. There are no elevators on the Wind Star and Wind Spirit nor were the ships originally constructed to be wheelchair accessible. As a result, these three ships may be unsuitable for people requiring wheelchairs. The Wind Surf is equipped with elevators, but staterooms are not wheelchair accessible. Also note, there is no elevator access to board the ship. Service animals are permitted on board ships if prior arrangements have been made at time of booking. In limited situations where an individual with a disability would be unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services, Windstar may find it necessary to ask the individual to make alternative travel arrangements. It is essential that Windstar is notified of any special medical, physical or other requirements you may have at the time of booking.

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