CRUISE BOOKING INFORMATION AND TIPS

On receiving your confirmation please check that your booking details are correct.

Please also ensure the following are correct:

    * Booking name is the same as shown on passport or photo ID
    * Contact details
    * Address details
    * Date of birth
    * Emergency contact details
    * Passport Details

If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Aussiecruising.com for assistance.

If the name does not match your passport, it is important you call  Aussiecruising.com to correct this information.


Before leaving home, ensure you have all the mandatory documentation required to travel. Without appropriate documentation, you will be denied boarding of your flight or cruise.
All travel documents are your responsibility. Please read the Booking and Passage Conditions carefully – its terms and conditions apply to you and your cruise.

Mandatory documentation includes your cruising and other travel documents and your valid passport with at least 6 months validity for all cruises with an international destination.
For Australian coastal cruises, passports are preferred, however a valid photo drivers licence will be accepted. We also recommend you bring the relevant policy details for your medical and/or travel insurance and your Passage Contract. Make sure you carry these items with you. Do not pack them in your checked luggage.


Additional items

Please keep the following items in your hand luggage:

    * Duty and tax-free purchases including alcohol/tobacco
      (Duty and tax-free alcohol will be confiscated upon embarkation for storage during your cruise.
      Please refer to our Alcohol Policy for more details.
    * GST tax invoice for TRS (tourist refund scheme)
    * Any valuables or fragile items
    * Any medicines, prescriptions or medical devices

The following items are NOT permitted:

    * Explosives, fireworks, guns, knives or weapons of any kind, illicit substances, flammable liquids and any item that is prohibited by law

Travel insurance

We strongly encourage you to take out comprehensive international travel insurance, if you do not already have a policy. When organising travel insurance, ensure you are covered for general medical expenses, existing medical conditions, hospitalisations and medical evacuations. If you plan on participating in sports such as scuba diving or parasailing, ensure your policy covers these activities. International travel insurance is also required on Australian coastal cruises, as your cruise is outside the scope of Australian Medicare and the New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). All consultations, treatments and medications are charged at private rates. Please cotact Aussiecruising.com for information on travel insurance or follow the travel insurance links on this site.


Passports and visas

All passengers are required to have a valid passport for a cruise with an overseas (international) destination, including passengers under the age of 18 years. For all Australian coastal cruises featuring Willis Island (W831, W915, W920, W922 and W930), passports are the preferred form of identification; however, Customs have advised that a valid photo Drivers Licence will be accepted. For children 12 years and under travelling on coastal cruises, a current Medicare card with the child’s name will be sufficient identification.

There are many regulations that apply to differing nationalities and South Pacific countries. You should check with the relevant embassies about your visa requirements. Please note travel on your cruise will not revalidate an Australian re-entry visa. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of the cruise return.