QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CRUISE LINE: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line SHIP: Freedom of the Seas http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do? Ship Code=FR Passenger Capacity: 3,634 (Double occupancy) Year built: 2006 Refurbished: 2015 15 Bars and Lounges 13 dining options 1 Grand Casino 1 Theatre with 1,281 seats 1 Flow Rider surf simulator 1 Rock-climbing wall 1 Ice-skating rink 1 Mini-golf course 1 Full-sized basketball court 4 pools including the Solarium 6 whirlpools, two of them cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean ITINERARY: 5 Days Cruise 27 31 August, 2017 Day Date Port Arrive Depart Day 1 Sunday August 27 th Barcelona (Spain) 18:00 Day 2 Monday August 28 th Ibiza (Spain) 08:00 17:00 Day 3 Tuesday August 29 th Palma De Mallorca (Spain) 07:00 17:00 Day 4 Wednesday August 30 th Marseille (France) 09:00 17:00 Day 5 Thursday August 31 st Barcelona (Spain) 06:00 Note: - A pre-cruise night stay is recommended in Barcelona on the 26 th of August - On 31 st August - It is recommended to book flights out of Barcelona after 13:00 Hrs VISA - A valid passport is required. - For this itinerary, guests who need a Schengen visa must issue a multiple-entry visa. - Pax not holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa will not be allowed to sail. ELIGIBILITY - Infants should be at least 6 months old at the day of Embarkation. - Any person under 21 years of age is considered a minor. - Any person under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same or connecting cabin/stateroom by a person 21 years of age or older at the time of embarkation who expressly agrees to be responsible for the passengers under 21 years throughout the cruise. - Married couples under 21 must present a certified copy of a valid marriage certificate to a representative of the Carrier at the pier. Failure to present such documentation may result in boarding being denied with no refund provided.
THE STARS ON BOARD Kadim Al Saher, Najwa Karam, Ragheb Alameh, Elissa, Nancy Ajram, Assi El Helani, Shireen Abdul Wahab, Melhem Zein, Fares Karam, Saad Lmjarred, Yara, Mohamad Assaf are the possible stars who will be joining this voyage. The final list of confirmed stars will be announced by the end of January 2017. ADMISSION TO STARS CONCERTS * All shows on board are complimentary; seating is free. When you arrive on board the ship Freedom of the Seas, at check-in, you will be asked for your cabin's category and show-time preference. * Guests will receive their Concert tickets according to the availability of the show-time slots. * All the other shows/festival style concerts that will be performed throughout the cruise are free and of general admission. * All Suites occupants will receive seat-numbered tickets at boarding time. ** Artists, Programs and prices are subject to change without notice. Stars On Board cannot guarantee the appearance of each and every Star that was promoted, however, we guarantee to present at all times, an impressive selection of the famous Stars in the Arab World** 1/ what is included in the holiday price? FAQ Economy class return airfare to Barcelona on Emirates Airlines 4 nights Stars on Board Cruise on full board basis Port handling charges and taxes Airport departure tax and fuel surcharge. 2/ what does the cruise fare of Stars on Board 2017 include? All shows are free. Accommodation in the stateroom category booked by you 5 days cruise on board the Freedom of the Seas Dedicated Kids & Teens programme Meals in the complimentary dining venues, i.e.: 3 main dining rooms Buffet 24-hour Dining venue 24-hour Room service (small service fee $3.95 applies between midnight and 5 am) Outdoor Buffet Pool Bar and Grill Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included, specialty coffees at nominal extra charge) Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (during breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water All entertainment on-board Poolside activities
Access to fitness facilities Sports Court activities Use of outdoor pools and hot tubs Free entrance to hot spots like the ship's disco and casino In-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies) Phone calls on-board the ship (stateroom to stateroom) Suite Guests receive additional amenities, based on the category of accommodation. 3/ the following items are not included in the cruise fare: Meals in Specialty Restaurants Alcoholic Beverages Soft drinks (however, special affordable packages are available allowing unlimited soft drinks consumption) Spa and Salon Services Special Exercise classes Casino Dining Entertainment Transfers - Ground transportation Hotel Stays pre/post-cruise Shore Excursions Photography Internet Access Baby Sitting Services Art purchases Gift shop purchases Video Arcade Phone calls off the ship Wi/Fi & Satellite connections for Tablet, Phones/Mobile devices Laundry Services Use of the Medical Centre Pizza Delivery Any meals, events or tours while in Port Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended) 4/ what is the state room rate if I wish to travel alone? There is a limited number of single occupancy rates for some Cabin categories on specific decks (Refer to the Cabin price list for full details) 5/ Will the Stars be on board the whole time? Most of our artists are excited to join you on-board throughout the whole journey, however, some artists may join us during the trip or depart earlier due to professional commitments, though, for the most part, all artists will be on-board for the duration of the cruise. Stars On Board do not guarantee any one-on-one encounters, photos with the stars or similar occurrences and these are up to the stars discretion. Stars On Board does not guarantee the appearance of each and every star that was promoted. Stars On Board has the right to substitute any of the promoted and confirmed stars at any time, if and when it deems necessary to do so.
Credit cannot be carried over to next Sailing events, however, clients can transfer their paid bookings to family, friends or acquaintances etc. 6/ Can I attend if I am pregnant or just had a baby? Royal Caribbean will make every effort to accommodate you, providing you have not entered the 24th week of pregnancy when the cruise ends. Please include your cruise details in an email to the Access Desk with a medical certificate establishing your due date prior to your cruise. Infants under six months of age are not eligible for travel on Royal Caribbean ships. 7/ Web Check-in Ensure your voyage gets off to a hassle-free start, with our web check-in service. It only takes a few moments to simplify the ticketing process by filling in your details online on the link which will be provided closer to departure date. 8/ Final Boarding Time Policy Please be advised that on embarkation day, all guests must be on board the ship no later than three (3) hours prior to the departure time noted on their cruise documents or they will not be permitted to sail. 9/ Special Needs Royal Caribbean should be informed of all special needs at booking stage, a medical certificate confirming that the passenger is fit to go on cruise may be requested. 10/ what dining options are available on board? No Pork Products are served on this cruise! Stars On Board s Freestyle Cruising program allows you to eat when you want, and where you want with no assigned dining times. There is no shortage of food on-board - enjoy a quick snack out by the pool, hit the buffet or enjoy 24-hour room service ($3.95 fee apply between 12 am and 5 am) - that s all included in your cabin price! Certain specialty restaurants are available with either nominal cover charges or fixed price menus and à la carte pricing in addition to the standard dining program. 11/ Can special diets be accommodated? There are special menus for youngsters and special entrées can be created for those with vegetarian diets or special medical concerns, such as diabetes and severe food allergies. Such requests must be given 90 days in advance of sailing so that related arrangements and special menus can be created for these concerns. 4
12/ Is there internet on-board the ship? Yes, there are 2 options to stay connected while onboard. 1. VOO M Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) All you need is a wireless device with wifi capability. 2. Wired (icafes) Internet stations are available onboard, the location of which vary depending on the ship. VOOM is available onboard all ships fleet wide. Prices for internet access vary and are subject to change. Log on to the to the network "royal-wifi" using your device, open your browser and follow instructions to log on. 13/ How fast is your internet? What will I be able to do? VOOM is 6x faster than any other internet at sea! For the first time you will be able to stream music and movies, upload pictures, video chat with family and friends using FaceTime or Skype, check your email, look your stock prices, surf the web and stay connected with work via VPN. Everything you can do at home, you'll be able to do onboard. 14/ How much will I be charged when I use my cell phone on-board? The rates vary according to cellular phone carrier and the pricing / roaming plan which you have established with them directly. The charges incurred will appear on your normal mobile carrier's bill you receive at home. For more information on exact pricing contact your carrier or visit their webpage. REMARK: When at sea it is not recommended that you use your roaming service since you will be charged through satellite connection which is much more expensive than regular on land roaming charges.