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questions and answers · · keep a low profile ­ dress and behave conservatively be careful when eating and drinking ashore we thank you in advance for following these recommendations which we believe will enhance the enjoyment of your cruise specialinform at i o n conditions in selling tickets including coupons or vouchers or otherwise promoting or making arrangements for shore tours ­ whether for air land or local water transportation tours sports or any other recreational activities shore accommodations or meals or for any service facility or activity other than onboard p&o s cruise ships ­ p&o acts only as agent for the independent tour operator supplying such tours or services participation by a passenger in shore tours is conditioned upon such passenger s acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in the passage contract contained in the cruise ticket the shore tour ticket and depending on the activity other documents which among other things expressly release p&o from any liability for such participation participation may also be subject to the independent tour operators own terms and conditions certain tours such as snorkelling biking diving etc are active tours and you should be aware that by participating in this activity you will be involved in a level of physical exertion or activity throughout the duration you should only book and participate in the tours if you are confident that you are in good physical and mental condition with no history of seizures dizziness fainting heart condition or respiratory problems or if you are taking a medication that carries a warning about possible impairment of physical or mental abilities it is to ensure that you are fit and well enough to participate in the tour you have booked q what else should i anticipate in ports a keep in mind that some sites you ll be visiting are extremely popular among both tourists and locals therefore you may encounter crowded conditions whether participating in one of our tours or sightseeing on your own regrettably we have no control over this situation with regard to photography some venues may prohibit the use of flash cameras so fast-speed film is recommended in some places photography may be prohibited altogether or a fee may be imposed for the use of cameras or video cameras we ask that you observe any restrictions and if in doubt ask your guide for assistance q what do you recommend for physically challenged passengers a our answer of course depends on the type and degree of the disability in general if passengers are able to walk on their own we recommend those tours that we designated as requiring a moderate level of activity see tour symbols section on page 2 the transport on some tours may be able to accommodate a collapsible wheelchair stored below the bus scooters or motorised wheelchairs are often too large to be stored on the transport used for the tours if passengers are non-ambulatory we generally recommend independent transportation for maximum comfort and convenience the cost for hiring any independent transportation is the responsibility of the passenger our shore tour staff will happily arrange a hire vehicle on your behalf and suggest tour itineraries we also recommend that non-ambulatory passengers be accompanied by someone who is able to assist them throughout the duration of the tour for more information on the terms and conditions for island discoveries shore tours please refer to the special information section below tour timings departure times for each tour will be listed on the tour reservation form found in your pre-cruise documentation wallet or on the tour order form which you will receive onboard these have been published according to information from our agents but are subject to change should the vessel s arrival time at any port be delayed or the itinerary for any particular tour be amended prior to arrival at each port of call the departure times of each tour will be confirmed in the onboard newsletter please note that the time shown will be the time the last tour vehicle leaves the pier or ship s side passengers are requested to report to the specified departure location either onboard ship or pier-side at the designated time as delay on your part can interfere with the pleasure of your fellow passengers tours with limited participation shore tours may be reserved by submitting your tour reservation form to your travel agent or p&o representative who is handling your booking before the closing date specified or onboard ship on a firstcome first-served basis many of our tours have limited capacity and reservation forms will be processed in the order received when tours are fully subscribed additional requests will be placed on a waiting list in the order received south pacific 128 129 south pacific

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