Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. is pleased to offer both group and individual airfare in economy and business class to and from Connoisseur’s Cruise. We recommend arriving in Athens on April 15th for a one pre-night stay (not included in cruise cost). If you are not participating in post London tour, Crystal Cruises advises not to book your airfare for flights departing prior to 2pm on April 28th. Please call Randy King at Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. (808) 791-5464 or Ashleighann Grund at (808) 791-5465 for more details.
The following links will direct you to information in obtaining or renewing your passport
Package prices do not include travel insurance. All travelers should verify that their existing health insurance provides coverage while traveling internationally. Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected, so you can relax and enjoy your trip. For your convenience, we offer a group travel protection plan, 360° Group Premier Travel Protection offered by Travelex Insurance Services. Please note that purchasing insurance is optional and not required for travel. Please see attached flyer for information on benefit highlights and policy rates: 360° Group Premier Travel Protection brochure.
The plan cannot be purchased after final payment. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. To view/download the policy, go to https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GPB-0521.
Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; NAIC #22276. X41
Please note that it is the traveler's responsibility to view or download the Individual Travel Protection Policy.
Please note: Travel insurance must be accepted or declined in writing when registering.Crystal Services & On Board
Laundry & Valet Services
Complete valet services are available, including laundry, pressing and dry cleaning. Services may be arranged through your Stateroom Attendant. Valet charges are billed to your shipboard account. Complimentary self-service launderettes, including washing machines, detergent, fabric softener, dryers, irons and ironing boards are provided on Decks 8, 9 and 10 of the Symphony.
Wi-Fi Service and Internet Access
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi access is available on board throughout the ship. Crystal Cruises encourages you to bring your own device/s with you to use during your voyage. Once on board, please connect to Crystal’s complimentary Wi-Fi. Certain applications (apps) available on personal phones and other devices are satellite dependent and thus subject to interrupted availability.
Medical Services
Crystal Cruises itineraries sail with a professional medical staff on board to provide basic medical service/assistance; certain medications may also be available onboard for purchase at reasonable costs.
Crystal River Cruises and Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises do not have medical facilities or medical staff onboard. However, medical service/s can be easily contacted from local shoreside facilities, if required. All medical services rendered are independently provided and are the guest’s responsibility.
Guidelines
Evening Dress Code while on Board
Crystal Cruises has updated and simplified the preferred Evening Dress Codes to two types: Crystal Casual and Black Tie Optional to be more in line with the continually evolving, more relaxed dress codes reflected throughout the world today. Please refer to the new and updated dress codes described in detail below. After 6 pm, casual daytime attire is not appropriate. Shorts and baseball caps are not permitted for men or women. If you choose to change your attire following the evening dinner and other festivities, please maintain a minimum style of dress in keeping with the dress code described below in Crystal Casual.
Gratuities
With Crystal’s all-inclusive cruising, complimentary gratuities for housekeeping (Penthouse Butler, Penthouse Attendant, Stateroom Attendant and Trainee Stateroom Attendants), bar and dining staff (including specialty restaurants and in-room dining service staff) are included.
If you would like to present gratuities for other service personnel, please do so at your discretion, or if you have any questions regarding gratuities, please contact the Reception Desk on board
Crystal Cruise suggest an 18% gratuity for Crystal Spa & Salon services, which will be automatically added to your bill and charged to your shipboard account for your convenience.
Electrical Appliances
Aboard all Crystal ships, both 110–volt (American current) and 220–volt (European current) outlets are provided in your stateroom. Two hair dryers are provided in each stateroom. If you have any questions about compatibility of appliances, please ask your Stateroom Attendant.