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The island of Redang and its surrounding waters have been declared a national Marine Park. Most tourists come to this romantic island to relax and unwind, and to experience the beautiful powdery white beaches, crystal clear sea and the amazing diving and snorkelling. Redang has one of the best beaches in Malaysia and is a true tropical paradise. Like Tioman Island, Redang Island is generally at its best from March - September.

The island of Redang and its surrounding waters have been declared a national Marine Park.Most tourists come to this romantic island to relax and unwind, and to experience the beautiful powdery white beaches, crystal clear sea and the amazing diving and snorkelling. Redang has one of the best beaches in Malaysia and is a true tropical paradise. Like Tioman Island, Redang Island is generally at its best from March - September.

WHAT TO DO ON THE ISLAND

Swimming, sunbathing, diving, snorkelling, jungle trekking plus a host of other land and water activities at the resort. (Subject to weather conditions). Diving Redang offers more than 30 dive sites and has some of the World’s most mature coral gardens. Fantastic fish, colorful coral reefs and shipwrecks all ensure a great diving and snorkeling experience.The best time for diving is March-October.

A stunning tropical island with glorious powder white beaches and superb marine life which makes the island particularly popular with divers who will enjoy magnificent dives. The 273 units of accommodation comprising 143 rooms and suites in Malaysia style chalets and 130 guest rooms and suites on the hillside are equipped with en suite bathroom, TV, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and balcony or terrace. Accommodation ranges from Superior rooms to suites. We recommend the Deluxe Sea view chalets which are closer to the beach. Resort facilities include a choice of restaurants and bars with occasional entertainment, swimming pool, tennis, jungle trekking, water sports and boat trips. (Subject to weather conditions), dive centre and indoor games. Complete your Island vacation with a host of traditional treatments available at the Ayura Spa.

Redang offers some of the best diving in this part of the world due to its great biodiversity of marine life. In terms of coral, fish and other marine species, Redang has 80% of species found in the nearby ‘coral triangle’ (an area bounded by the Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea which is known to have the highest number of marine species in the world).

There’s a wide variety of dive sites from beach dives off Pasir Panjang, shallow dives at Kerengga to deep and challenging dives at Big Mount. Most sites are quickly accessible by speedboat as they are located close to the resorts at Pasir Panjang and Teluk Kalong. Dive centres are available at most resorts (about RM80 for 1 boat dive, RM130 for 2 boat dives a day with equipment). Non-divers can go on a ‘Discovery dive’ (about RM130) where you can experience a shallow dive escorted by qualified personnel. If you like it, sign up for a diving course available at all dive centres (you’ll need to stay 3-4 nights for basic open-water certification).

Divers have the rare privilege of experiencing the beautiful world of the reef intimately, mingling with its many citizens. Let’s remember that we are simply visitors intruding upon the lives of these reef creatures, and to accord them the proper respect by leaving them as we found them.

REMINDER: BE A RESPONSIBLE DIVER.

* Control your buoyancy well to avoid crashing into and damaging the corals below you. Unless you have excellent buoyancy control, it is best to avoid going too near corals.
* Be careful when finning near corals. Fin gently and slowly and if you are too close, take a deep breath to increase your positive buoyancy and float up out of the way before you start finning.
* Secure your lines and gauges properly to avoid dragging them over the reef.
* Do not stick knifes or metal rods into the reef to anchor yourself.
* Do not harass, poke, prod or threaten marine life. Note that spearfishing is prohibited in marine park waters.
* Do not remove marine life where you found them. You may move them away from their food sources and expose them to predators.

Among the three northern sites, Tanjung Tokong and Tunnel Point are the most popular, offering abundant fish life in waters with a maximum depth of 30 metres. Tanjung Lang is the shallowest, offering fans, whips and other corals in waters up to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

The corals at these northern sites are among the healthiest in Redang due to the fact that they are situated away from most resorts and they are in close proximity to the protected beach at Chagar Hutang which is off-limits to visitors as it hosts SEATRU’s turtle conservation efforts.

tunnel point

At Tunnel Point, large boulders pile up to form tunnel-like structures that divers can swim through, hence the name. There are plenty of fans, soft and hard coral. At one point, divers can hear a boulder creak when surf action causes it to move slightly. Reef life encountered here include humphead parrotfish, small barracudas, jacks and nudibranch
nudibranchs at tanjung tokong

Tanjung Tokong is situated very close to Turtle Bay at Chagar Hutang where SEATRU has its field station. As such, it offers opportunities to spot green and hawksbill turtles.

The sea here can get rough at times but divers will be rewarded with the diversity of fishes and other reef life found here, including jacks, snappers, napolean wrasse, fusiliers, nudibranch, flatworms and the occasional shark. Many boulders are covered with soft coral and sea fans. When sea conditions are calm, it is possible to snorkel from Tanjung Tokong all the way to Turtle Bay, where there are opportunities to spot turtles.
tanjung gua kawah

At the northeastern tip of Redang, Tanjung Gua Kawah tends to have strong surface and deep-water currents and is best left to experienced divers. Rocks and boulders descend to sandy bottom at around 15 metres. Coral growth is average but due to the currents, there are opportunities to encounter pelagics in the open water, and other fish life in caves and under overhangs.

around pasir panjang

Due to their easy accessibility, the housereefs at Tanjung Tengah and Tanjung Mak Cantik in Pasir Panjang are good for snorkelling, beach dives (both day and night) and discovery dives.

A stone’s throw away are the islands of Pulau Paku Besar and Pulau Paku Kecil which are popular snorkelling haunts but also have enough to keep divers happy. But the most popular sites here are located just off Tanjung Mak Cantik - the underwater seamounts of Mak Cantik (Maxi Mount) and Chek Isa (Mini Mount).
chek isa (mini mount)

tubeworm and cowrie

Chek Isa is a submerged reef that starts from 8 metres in depth and features 2 enormous boulders carpeted with many different species of soft corals, sponges and stinging hydroids scattered around until it hits the sandy bottom at 20 metres.

Cowries, spider shells and colourful Christmas tree worms are often encountered, together with angelfish, parrotfish, wrasses, groupers and other reef dwellers. Night diving can be a rewarding experience with many nocturnal creatures like crabs and eels, urchins, squids, spiny lobsters and cowries making their appearances.
mak cantik
(maxi mount)

anemone and yellow-tail barracudasClose to Chek Isa is Mak Cantik (which means ‘beautiful mother’ in Malay), an underwater seamount in waters 12-18 metres deep that’s home to a large coral garden comprising many hard and soft corals. Some divers prefer this to Chek Isa as the coral gardens here are prettier, including some lovely anemone gardens.

There is also a good abundance of fish life, including yellowtail barracudas, rays, puffers and all the usual damsels, wrasses, parrotfish, angels, butterflyfish and snappers. Look out at the fringe of the reef and you might see nurse sharks, white-tip sharks and large rays.

around teluk kalong

cina terjun

eels of tanjung cina terjun

If there is one place in Redang that qualifies as a macro photographer’s wonderland, it must be Cina Terjun, one of my favourite sites in Redang. It might as well be called ‘eel & lionfish city’ too since divers are almost certain to encounter eels and lionfish here.

The sandy bottom fringing the reef is home to many stingrays, while scorpionfish and stonefish lie camouflaged against corals. Lionfish and porcupine fish shelter amidst a garden of sea whips, while schools of large puffers swim nearby. Small cat sharks, bamboo sharks and leopard sharks can be found sleeping under rocks.

This spot offers great day and night dives at depths up to 18 metres in fairly calm waters, so it is suitable for novice divers too. Shine your torch into a hole or crevice at night and chances are you’ll see an eel.
pulau kerengga

Northwest of China Terjun are the islands of Pulau Kerengga Besar and Pulau Kerengga Kecil with a large expanse of shallow reef which is ideal for snorkellers as well as novice divers. If Cina Terjun is ‘eel & lionfish city’, Kerengga is ‘ray city’ as the shallow sandy bottom around it is home to a large number of rays and a few sharks. The diving around Kerengga Besar is in relatively calm and shallow waters up to about 15 metres maximum depth. A coral garden comprising both hard and soft coral lies between the two islands. Humphead parrots, snappers, tuna, jacks and trevallies may be encountered at the reef, while many species of shrimp and crab may be found especially during night dives.

pulau lima
anemone fields

A research study in 1976 found Pulau Lima and its associated sea mounts as perhaps the most valuable entity within the Redang marine park as the reefs around this islet represented all environments found elsewhere in Redang, thereby providing a miniaturized view of the entire park’s marine environment.

Easily accessible from the resorts at Pasir Panjang, Pulau Lima translated means 5 islets. There’s good diving to be found all around it. Among the most popular are Big Mount in the north and Black Coral Garden in the west with its large fields of anemone and other soft corals.
pulau lima south

The southern tip comprises a series of large boulders covered with hard and soft corals, sea anemones and other invertebrates, with caves and grottos at the base of the boulders forming hideouts for many reef fishes. The eastern side comprises steep walls encrusted with corals dropping to about 13 meters before sloping away gradually to 30 meters. Sea fans and whips can be found at the deeper bottoms. Apart from the usual reef fishes, look out for black tip reef sharks, moray eels, lionfish and puffer fish.
pulau lima north

nudibranchs at Big Mount

“Big Mount”, located about 50 to 100 metres from the northern tip of Pulau Lima, is considered by many divers to be the best of all the dive sites around Pulau Lima and is probably one of the deeper dive sites, going down to about 35 meters.

Highly rated by local divers, it provides interesting encounters with a variety of pelagics such as tuna, barracudas, groupers, black-tip sharks and the rare but unforgettable encounter with the whale shark. Starting at about 20 meters, the boulder terrain drops away to 30+ meters and is filled with many varieties of hard and soft corals, gorgonian fans, sea anemones and whip coral gardens.

southern dive sites
terumbu kili
(south point)

terumbu kili coral fields Terumbu Kili, a rocky outcrop that appears above water and slopes down to a sandy bottom at about 20 metres in depth, lies at the southern tip of Pulau Pinang and is one of the top dive sites at Redang. Beware the strong surface currents in the channel separating this outcrop from Pulau Pinang. Due to the strong currents, this site is best left to advanced and more experienced divers as you can get swept out to sea if you’re not careful. Those who take the plunge may be rewarded with sightings of occasional blacktip sharks, barracudas, jacks, snappers, fusiliers, jellyfish and schools of yellowtail. A coral garden of leather corals, soft coral, whips and fans occupy several ledges on the slope front.
pulau ekor tebu

The northeast tip of Pulau Ekor Tebu comprises mainly steep granite boulders dropping to 24 metres where it hits the sandy bottom. An underwater cave can be found at about 20 metres depth. Look out for healthy staghorn, table and lettuce coral. Sightings of trevallies, black tip sharks, pompano, barracuda, batfish and the occasional eagle ray can be expected especially when there are currents. Giant clams and other shells can also be encountered.
pulau ling &
batu chipor

Pulau Ling, a small rocky outcrop with no beach, used to be a popular dive spot in Redang with 2 massive, mushroom-shaped coral heads, believed to be the among the largest coral structures on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Estimated to be hundreds of years old, the larger head measures 24.5 metres while the smaller head measures 23.2 metres at their base circumference. These can be explored at relatively shallow depths of 10-20 metres. Caves found at the bases of the two heads are home to angelfishes, moorish idols and cardinal fish while the overhangs of these caves are encrusted with brilliant orange daisy corals.

North of Pulau Ling, Batu Chipor is marked by a buoy about 20m away from a tiny rocky outcrop barely exposed during high tide. Although a fairly shallow dive (8-15 metres), the sea around it can be choppy with currents and it is more suitable for experienced divers. The rocky wall is covered with soft tree corals, leather corals and fans, while the sandy bottom is covered mainly with hard staghorn, lettuce and boulder corals.

Both these dive spots are now less frequently visited by divers due to the large increase in boat traffic which pass these areas.

safe diving
dive training

If you are planning to become a certified diver, or if you have not dived for a long time, here are some tips for safe diving:

* All dive students need to fill up a medical self-assessment questionnaire, and if you are a new diver or have not dived for a long time, you should also go for a medical checkup. It is important to answer the questions honestly. Many students are afraid they will be disqualified if they disclose certain medical conditions, and choose not to - these students are just putting themselves and their dive buddies at greater risk. In many cases, your medical condition may not affect your ability to dive, and your disclosure will help alert the doctor doing the medical checkup to assess your condition more thoroughly.
* Make sure you are proficient in the water. Some dive schools do not adequately check proficiency in their eagerness to just accept students while others require that students are able to swim 200 meters non-stop (any style), tread water for 15 minutes continuously and swim 20m underwater on a single breath. It’s to your benefit to train yourself to meet or exceed these requirements.
* Practice makes perfect! Even after you’ve been certified, you can practice basic skills in a pool with a mask, snorkel and fins. You can focus on improving finning techniques, practice mask clearing, removal & wearing your mask underwater. You can also do a pool refresher course at your local dive school. You depend a lot on your equipment, and it is to your advantage to be well-versed with their use. The whole idea is to familiarize yourself to a point that all these become second nature.
* Never be pressured to dive when you are sick or unwell, physically exhausted, or feel uncomfortable about diving conditions. Diving involves quite a bit of physical exertion. Just as you should avoid strenuous exercise when you have the flu, better to skip diving too. If you feel unwell during a dive, you should also alert your buddy or dive master and cut short the dive if you need to.
* Pay attention to dive briefings and follow the dive plan. It’s best to dive with a buddy you are familiar with but if you have a new buddy, make sure you agree on hand signals and specific requirements (like underwater photography) before you enter the water. It’s common for underwater photographers to be left behind while they are busy trying to take pictures!
* Keep fit! Exercise regularly and make sure you are physically fit to handle the physical demands of diving. Drinking and diving don’t mix, so don’t drink & dive!
* Dive within the limits of your training and experience. If you are not comfortable with the dive plan, tell the dive master. Don’t take unnecessary risks or try to impress others with your underwater skills.

Every year more and more people discover why cruises are the ideal vacation. A cruise ship is basically your giant buffet of wonderful experiences, with a wide selection of cuisines and cultures, activities in the sun and spas to pamper your every indulgence, destinations to exotic locales and a million ways to relax. You can do it all or do absolutely nothing—the choice is yours!

To book the perfect cruise for you and your family, simply follow these helpful guidelines compiled by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Some of the most travel-wise people in the world, ASTA members know that booking your next vacation should be as relaxing as the vacation itself.

Chart Your Course! Pick the Cruise That’s Right for You
Your first choice is the most enjoyable, for it allows your mind to wander around the globe and back again, revisiting every destination your dreams have ever taken you to. Where in the world do you want to go and for how long?

The length of your trip largely depends on how much you can afford. Cruises offer everything from one or two-night excursions out to sea and back to journeys that take you around the world in 100 days. Three-day weekend, four-day midweek, week and two-week cruises are the most popular.

With 70 percent of the planet covered in water, the next question should not be where to go to but where to go to first. Cruise ships visit more than 1,800 ports around the world, providing you with rare glimpses into many cultures all in one eye-popping vacation.

Many first-time cruisers choose the Caribbean or Mexican Riviera, where you pleasantly float from one island paradise to the next. Soak up the sun, learn a water sport or discover a new flavor of margarita-the tropics never disappoint.

For a local alternative try Alaska, where you’ll experience calving glaciers and curious whales while following either the Inside Passage or the Gulf of Alaska route. Or, take a fall cruise to New England and Canada, where you’ll be introduced to our neighbors of the north while watching the leaves turn on shore.

Aim for Europe with cross-Atlantic trips to Paris or Rome, Mediterranean cruises to the likes of Italy, Greece and the French Riviera, or tour the Scandinavian capitals from the sea, where historic cities like Copenhagen and Helsinki reign with centuries of heritage.

Finding a Good Rate and the Right Cabin
Paying the brochure rate for a cruise is like paying full sticker price for a car. To lessen the sticker shock, book early—generally 120 days prior to the sail date—and be flexible about your travel plans, for just like the rest of the travel industry, off-season cruises are typically cheaper.

A great tip: aim for a four-day cruise in the middle of the week instead of the popular three-day weekend cruise. You might get that extra day at a great rate!

The most significant factor in determining the price of your ticket will be the size and location of your cabin. Depending on the ship, cabins range from cozy closets to spacious suites with a hot tub. And they are priced accordingly.

If you plan to spend significant time in your cabin, choose the biggest room you can afford. Standard cabins have twin beds, which can usually be converted into a queen-sized bed, while bunk beds in other rooms cannot be converted.

The most-expensive and least-expensive cabins are likely to sell out first, so book early if you have set your sights on either. Cabins are listed as inside (no windows) or outside (with windows), with outside cabins naturally higher priced. If you are booking a cabin with windows, check with your travel agent to ensure that your view is not obstructed by equipment such as a lifeboat.

Cruise Specialists—Your New Best Friend
For the most thorough advice and the best deals, find a cruise specialist. Travel agents are often certified cruise specialists, and they know which low Internet offers to avoid and which ports of call can make a great cruise unforgettable.

A good cruise specialist may offer you group rates, free upgrades, shipboard credits and other amenities or discounts. They will clarify the need for passports and visas, explain your dining choices and advise the cruise line of any special dietary requests, check periodically to see if the price of the cruise has dropped, book your air and hotel, and review your documents and reservations to make sure that everything is in order.

One if by Air, Two if by Sea – Are Air/Sea Packages Worth It?
Offered by many airlines, air/sea packages include a flight from your home to the ship’s port and back again in the price of ticket. While this option does relieve the hassle of purchasing your own ticket, be aware of both the pros and the cons.

If you purchase the air/sea package, your transfers between the airport and the ship will be included in the price. The cruise line will claim your luggage for you and carry it to the ship, and all you’ll have to do is board the bus. If your flight is delayed, the cruise line will be aware of your delay and may be able to hold the ship for a few hours. If not, they will make every effort to get you to the first port to board the ship.

If you make your own flight arrangements, you might be able to find a better deal, flying nonstop with an airline you prefer while earning frequent flyer miles. You will have to find your own transportation to the cruise terminal from the airport and claim your luggage and carry it with you, so plan to arrive a day early and purchase optional travel insurance that covers trip delays, missed cruise connections and lost or delayed baggage.

Hurricanes—Will They Blow Your Vacation Off Course?
Hurricane season lasts from June through November throughout the Caribbean. Prices tend to drop during this time, attracting new and seasoned cruisers with great deals, especially in late August to mid December. And while the chances are very slim that a hurricane will affect your plans, the best advice is to step on board with the right attitude.

Cruise ships are exceptionally safe, they possess sophisticated weather-tracking systems to steer clear of danger and stay in calm waters. If you plan a cruise during hurricane season, keep track of the weather in the area you are planning to sail. If it begins to turn nasty, keep in touch with your travel agent for updates and advice.

If a strong weather pattern does wander into your vicinity, your ship will simply change course. If your itinerary is set for the eastern Caribbean, then your captain will switch over to the western Caribbean port schedule, remain a few days longer at sea enjoying the calm waters or simply change the order in which the ports are visited. You will not get a refund for missed ports, but you may find a new adventure waiting for you wherever you dock.

Travel Insurance – Better Safe Than Sorry
Travel insurance is a small price to pay for peace of mind. A policy is not only for trip cancellations but also can cover missed connections, lost or delayed baggage, emergency medical and dental expenses and emergency legal assistance.

Some cruise lines offer cancellation waiver insurance, which is different than trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Waivers apply to cancellations made several days prior to the scheduled start of the trip. Trip cancellation and interruption insurance will cover you from the time that you purchase your cruise until you return from the trip.

You can purchase travel insurance through your travel agent, the cruise line, or through your usual insurance provider. If you’re not sure if travel insurance is right for you, please consult your travel agent for advice.

Passports and Documents
Your ticket packet information will give you specific instructions regarding the necessary forms of identification or other travel documents for your voyage. Most cruise lines require at least a state-issued picture I.D., even if your cruise will stay in U.S. territorial waters.

If your cruise itinerary involves ports in foreign lands, bring a passport or a birth certificate with a raised seal and a government issued I.D. such as a driver’s license.

What’s Free and What Costs Money?
The price of your ticket will include your cabin, on-board entertainment and food. Other items to consider when budgeting your trip include:

› Taxes, surcharges, and fees, including airport fees, handling fees, departure taxes and port charges. You should verify which fees and port taxes are included in your cruise rate.
› Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and occasionally soft drinks. Some ships offer “soda packages” that feature unlimited sodas during the cruise for about $15-$20.
› Cost of reaching the ship, airline tickets not booked as part of the package, shuttle service or in-port parking fees, if not included.
› Cost of staying at port before or after the cruise, such as hotel, transportation and meals.
› Shopping purchases made both on and off the ship.
› On board extras, such as gambling, spas, massages and ship-to-shore calls.
› Tipping.

Most cruise lines use a billing system for your convenience. They will take an imprint of your credit card and set up a tab for the cruise, presenting you with the total bill at the end. Keep all the little receipts you sign to verify the tab’s total.

No Belly-flops Into the Jacuzzi—Proper Cruising Etiquette
Even though your cruise ship may be bigger than your hometown, it’s still one place where many people must coexist harmoniously. Be courteous and respectful of others by following these guidelines.

Dress Properly – Even if you’re allergic to dress codes, do not show up to a formal dinner in jeans and flip-flops. The ship will have a code for each day, so learn it.

Keep Your Children Close – Kids, we all love them, except when they’re someone else’s. If you travel with your little ones please keep them under control, especially around pools and while passing through more adult-centered areas such as the casino.

Learn the Ship’s Language – Your vessel is a ship and never a boat, and the ship is always a she or her. Left is port, right is starboard. Aft means rear or stern, while the bow is the front of the ship. The bridge is where the Captain and his crew control the ship, and only some ships have open bridge policies.

Save One Seat, Not All - While it’s okay to save a seat for your companion, it’s poor form to save a row of seats for your entire table. The same goes for deck chairs.

Follow Jogging Rules – Most ships post hours when running is allowed because passenger cabins are often located under the jogging deck and some people prefer to sleep at 6 a.m. than listen to your footfalls.

Land, Ho! Discovering New Worlds During Shore Excursions
Whenever your ship stops at an exciting port of call, you have three options: stay on board, explore by yourself or take a ship excursion. But once you glimpse out your porthole and see the tropical island, feel the vibrations of the bustling cities and sense the intoxication of the exotic countries, staying on board will quickly dissolve as an option.

Ship-sponsored shore excursions are valuable if you want to visit the attractions far from the pier, have easy access to historic monuments, forts, and castles and simply learn about the country. They also provide the best ways to experience a metropolitan city port like Barcelona or Rome, and the safest way to visit a third-world country where language and customs may prove too daunting a barrier.

However, if all you want to do is walk around a city or town, shop or go to a beach, then grab a map, secure your money and hike it on your own. Wandering a port on your own can be a great way to get away from the crowd and immerse yourself in a new culture, but it can also be challenging.

For miles around, everyone just noticed the big white ship full of wealthy tourists coming in, so your chances of blending are nil.

Don’t draw attention to yourself with flashy jewelry and large amounts of cash. Don’t walk down narrow alleys or poorly lit streets, and avoid being surrounded by large crowds if possible. Carry a fake wallet and put your money in your front pocket, or place a rubber band around your wallet to make it more difficult to remove from your pocket without you feeling it.

Safety First
Overall, cruising is a very safe way to travel, as ships must follow an extraordinary number of rules and regulations and are subject to rigorous quarterly inspection. Ships operate under international rules known as Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), requiring them to utilize smoke detectors, sprinklers and low-level emergency lighting for escape routes.

Safety drills are practiced within the first 24 hours of sailing, where you’ll learn how to put on your life jacket and locate your assigned lifeboat.

Seasickness is less common nowadays as the ship’s immense size and state-of-the-art motion stabilizers control gentle rocking. Once on board, spend some time on deck and focus on a fixed point of the horizon to help you adjust and get your sea legs quickly.

Be sure to pack a your complete health information with you on your trip, with your medical history, your insurance information, contact person in case of emergency, blood type and list of allergies, medications and immunizations.

Tipping – Know Which Price Is Right
Tipping is a traditional part of cruising and an important part of the income of those who help make your cruise enjoyable. Each cruise line will provide its own guide to tipping, with some even providing envelopes for you to pass them out in. Here are some general guidelines:

› Airport skycaps generally – $1.00 for each bag.
› Porters at the loading area of the ship – $1.00 for each bag.
› Cabin Stewards and Waiters – $3.00/$3.50 each, per passenger per day.
› Servers or Busboys – $1.50/$2.50 per passenger, per day.
› Maitre d’– $2.00 to $10.00 per passenger for the entire cruise depending on how helpful they have been.
› Many bar and lounge tips are included on your bill at a standard 15 percent which you can generally adjust for poor or excellent service. Check your individual bills to see if a tip has already been included.

Your Final Port of Call—Home
A cruise ship is a luxury hotel with a different view every day. There really are no limits to where you can cruise nowadays, as every ocean and river can be explored in style and luxury. And when compared with the cost of a land-based holiday, cruising offers excellent value with everything you need wrapped into one package.

With a little TravelSense and the helpful advice of a trusted travel agent, your next cruise will be the “best vacation ever!” Bon Voyage!

Travel insurance can protect you from substantial losses that result from a variety of situations, including canceled trips, lost baggage, medical emergencies, supplier defaults, as well as other unforeseen circumstances.

TYPES OF TRAVEL INSURANCE COVERAGE
There are several general types of consumer travel insurance available. The coverage and limitations of each will vary depending on the insurance company issuing the policy. The following is a brief description of some of the general types of travel insurance.

Trip Cancellation: The most important and common type of travel insurance. Generally covers non-refundable payments or deposits if a trip is canceled or interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances.

Trip Delay: Provides reimbursement for expenses incurred when a trip is delayed.

Accident/Sickness Medical Expenses: Covers costs incurred due to injury or illness that occur while on a trip.

Medical Evacuation/Emergency Transportation: Covers transportation when a medical emergency while traveling requires transportation to a hospital or other medical facility.

Supplier Default: Covers deposits or payments lost due to the financial default of a travel supplier.

Baggage/Personal Effects Loss or Delay: Covers losses due to items lost, damaged or delayed during a trip.

SUPPLIER PROVIDED COVERAGE VS. THIRD PARTY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Many travel vendors (tour companies and cruise lines) offer their own protection plans and these plans may provide very different coverage than offered through third party insurance companies. In most cases, supplier-provided coverage won’t cover you in the event they go bankrupt. When considering a supplier protection plan, you should carefully compare the coverage with third-party travel insurance products.

Who should buy travel insurance?
Travelers who want to protect their travel investment should consider purchasing travel insurance. If an illness, accident or sudden change in plans forces you to cancel or interrupt travel plans, you face two major financial losses - money you’ve invested in nonrefundable prepayments, and medical expenses that aren’t covered by your health insurance.

How does trip cancellation coverage work?
It is designed to reimburse you for forfeited, nonrefundable, unused payments or deposits if you have to cancel your interrupt your trip due to a variety of situations, including but not limited to inclement weather, illness or another unforeseen event.

Depending on your policy, it may also cover:

› Emergency medical expenses
› Transportation ordered by a doctor to the nearest adequate
medical facility
› Reasonable accommodations and travel expenses for travel delays
› Essential items you purchase if your baggage is delayed
› Lost or stolen luggage

How much does travel insurance cost?
The cost of travel insurance varies from company and policy to policy. The more you have invested in your trip, the more you need to protect it. Travel insurance covers you for losses caused by trip cancellation and interruption, medical expenses, baggage, trip and baggage delay. When you consider all the protection you get, travel insurance is actually a great value.

Where do you buy it?
Most travel agents offer travel insurance and many may even require customers that decline insurance to sign a waiver form.

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