For passengers, an abandon ship drill is held within 24 hours of embarkation. Attendance at this drill is mandatory. Shipboard account charges include shore excursions, bar services, laundry, wines, and gift-shop purchases. All accounts are settled prior to disembarkation. Cash, personal checks, traveler s checks, MasterCard, and VISA are accepted.
Smoking is permitted only on the outer decks.
If you have special needs, please contact the Clipper home office. There is no elevator on the ship. Service is not always available due to weather conditions and location. Pre-paid telephone cards can be purchased from the purser. The question of tipping aboard the ship often arises.