Planning your Cruise

Planning your Cruise

The countdown to your cruise is officially on!
To help you get excited and plan the perfect getaway, we’ve put together some handy information.

Your Cruise Countdown
For a full overview of what to expect as your sailing approaches, click here.

Plan Ahead
  • Formal Nights:
    You can find all 2026 formal night dates across the fleet here.
  • Colours and Tastes – Specialty Dining:
  • Start dreaming about your ideal evening at our beautiful Colours and Tastes speciality restaurant.
  • This year, we launched two exciting new menus, Italian and Grill
  • Booking opens 12 weeks before your embarkation date via your online My Cruises account.
  • Explore more here.
  • Spa & Salon Treatments:
  • Treat yourself to some relaxation at our onboard spa or book a hairstyling appointment for that special evening.
  • Booking opens 12 weeks before departure via your online My Cruises.
  • Discover what’s available here.
Inclusive Drinks for Guests on a Freedom Fare:
If you've booked a Freedom Fare, find out more about how our new inclusive drinks with lunch and dinner by clicking here
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Your Journey Guide
Around 12 weeks before your embarkation date, your Journey Guide will be ready. This handy guide includes:
  • Details of all available tours and excursions
  • Information about your ship
  • Bookable activities
  • And much more!
We’ll email you as soon as the tours are released, and we’ll pop a physical copy in the post too.
Once you receive it (either digitally or by mail), you’ll be able to book tours and activities online through your My Cruises account or by calling our friendly team.

Before You Sail
  • Cruise Ticket:
    Your ticket will arrive in your inbox 3 weeks before embarkation.
    If we don’t have your email address, we’ll post it to you instead.
  • Luggage Labels:
    These will land on your doormat around 2 weeks before you sail.

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  3. For travel advice and information, click here




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