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R.V. Charaidew The vessel used on this cruise: CHARAIDEW - 38m long twin-engine steel hulled passenger boat with 12 generous sized twin bedded cabins with en-suite shower and W.C. All cabin accommodation is on the upper deck, with a bar and saloon opening onto a front deck. A dining room with full length opening glass doors on each side is on the lower deck, while a large top sundeck offers additional comfortable open-air seating in shade or sun. All cabins and public rooms are air-conditioned. SUKAPHA - also powered by twin engines with 12 generous sized cabins. The spacious saloon has French windows opening onto a front balcony deck and the dinning room again has glass doors down each side. Specially-commissioned furniture and locally-woven soft furnishings match those on the "Charaidew". Again, the large sundeck offers the opportunity to relax on comfortable cane rattan chairs and sun loungers. R.V. Sukapha  All cabins and public rooms are air-conditioned. The eight hundred mile expedition will be of fourteen days duration. The expedition takes in a number of the most important historical sites in India including the colonial splendors of Calcutta, the sacred places of Buddhism around Bodh Gaya. In addition, the cruise will stop daily in smaller towns and villages to see handicrafts, rural life and a variety of local cultures as we pass from region to region. Given the practical difficulties of crossing India by land, a river cruise makes the best sense covering a vast landscape in comfort and safety and exploring the real India well off the beaten track. Air-conditioning Your cabin has its own air-conditioning unit, which can be adjusted for your comfort. We recommend you do not over-cool your cabin as the sudden change from the outside temperature to a chilled cabin can bring on colds, respiratory illnesses and even stomach upsets. Bar The saloon bar is located on the upper deck and is open every day from 9:00 am until late.  Cabin / Stateroom We want you to be as comfortable as possible during your voyage with us. Our stewarding team will do their best to ensure the highest possible standards of cleanliness and try to make you as much at home as possible. Please note that cabins do not have mini bars, TVs or phones. All have own air conditioning, mini-safe, luggage storage, wardrobe, writing desk and amenities include hair drier, kimono, slippers. All upper and main deck cabins have own deck space with own rattan chairs and table outside the room. Premium cabins are a special price category during peak periods and are no different from other upper deck cabins.
Coffee and Tea Complimentary coffee and tea area available from 6am in either the dining room or on the sun deck throughout the day. Daily Schedule A printed daily program for the following day will be put in your cabin during dinner time every evening. Please keep an eye on the notice board for any subsequent notice of any changes to the daily schedule. Dress Code The atmosphere on board is informal and relaxed. During the day, comfortable & casual attire is appropriate. The evenings are smart-casual.  Drinks All soft drinks, local beers, mineral water, coffee and tea as well as local spirits are free of charge. Only imported spirits and liquors, wine, espresso and imported mineral water will be charged. A complimentary daily cocktail will be served made by local spirit.
Electricity 230 volts three round pin type as found in UK- we carry adapters for other types of plug Emergency Procedures The ship is fitted with modern smoke detectors, and fire alarms, extinguishers and hoses. Alarms are situated at regular intervals along the Promenade Decks. Fire extinguishers are located at regular intervals around the promenade decks and outside all public rooms. On the back of your cabin door is a plan of the ship showing the position of your cabin in relation to the Emergency Muster Station. Muster station 1 is located on main deck mid ships. In the event of muster station 1 is not safe, please proceed to Muster station 2, which is located on the sun deck and await instructions given by the crew. Excursions When moored you are welcome to come and go from the ship as much as you like. Our next sailing time will be advised on the daily schedule and passengers are requested to note this before disembarkation. Group shore excursions are organized by the Purser and you will be accompanied by a member of the ship's company. Details of these are posted on the daily schedule. Fifteen minutes prior to casting off the captain will sound the ship's horn to warn you to return to the ship. Passengers should hang their keys on the key board on the main deck when disembarking so that we know if anyone has not returned. If you go ashore with your cabin keys and we leave without you we cannot be held responsible for this.  Gratuities The price of a ticket includes all gratuities and passengers are not expected to tip staff individually or collectively. We have calculated $5 per passenger per day to be added to crew salaries as an end of a month bonus subject to passenger satisfaction.  Food Safety and Hygiene Bottled water is used for cooking and food preparation onboard. Off the vessel never accept ice in drinks and avoid ice creams, crushed sugar cane, salads and the skins of fruits.
Footwear Slippers are provided for your comfort on board the vessel. When ashore guests should wear comfortable but safe walking shoes. At certain times the river banks and paths used can be muddy and therefore slippery or very dusty and we ask you to remove your footwear when returning on board so that we can clean your shoes for you and return them to you later. Hairdryers These are available in all cabins.  Insect Precautions External doors and the gauze windows should be kept closed at all times - day and night. At night, if on deck or going ashore make sure to rub ankles and other exposed parts with repellent. However, outside urban areas mosquito is less of a problem than other forms of insect life. Make sure to switch off lights when leaving your cabin so as not to lure them in. Between January and March insects, but not mosquito, can be a real problem and invade the ship. Fortunately these are relatively harmless. Mosquito on the river, which is fast flowing, are rarely to be seen.
Internet A free wireless internet connection is available in the ship’s bar on upper or sun deck only while mooring in some port and later in other locations along the route. Laundry A laundry bag is provided for your laundry needs, and a laundry list is to be found in the rattan folder by your bed. Laundry is collected each morning when your room is made up and will be returned by the following day. Please leave items in the bag provided and mark up the list. The charges will go on your bill. If there is an item that you do not wish ironed please advise us. Library There is a library on board all our ships. Loud speaker system The ship is provided with a loud speaker system. Announcements through this system will inform you about the departure time for excursions or exceptionally regarding schedule changes or in case of an emergency. Please be informed that announcements can only be heard in all public areas as well as on the outside decks, all announcements do not go through to your cabin. Life Jackets These are kept in the wardrobe in your cabin. Meals Breakfast and lunch are cold buffets and à la carte menu. Dinner is served at the tables with a table d'hôte selection of dishes. We offer a mixture of Asian and Western cuisine and there are always vegetarian dishes offered. Special diets may be catered for with advance notification. Medical We carry first aid equipment and some medications. All senior staff has attended first aid courses. On the river we are never far from a local medical station. You should check with your doctor that you are fit for travel and your doctor should check with the relevant organization in your country as to whether any prophylactic drugs or inoculations are required. We do not have facilities for disabled people or wheel chair access. There are no stair lifts. Mobile Phones GSM phones work for all parts of the cruise and has an excellent coverage. Money Matters The currency on board the ship is the INR (Indian Rupiah). All passengers will have their own ship account, which allows you to sign a bill for all purchases and services throughout your cruise. All bills on board the ships will be in INR in cash or credit card (Master or Visa card). Please note that only bills with an amount over 1,500 INR can be settled by credit card. We cannot accept traveler cheques on board our ships. Safe All cabins have been fitted with European made mini-safes. Schedule Changes Schedule changes may be possible due to technical complications or unpredictable incidents and variable river conditions. The ship purser will immediately inform you for changes regarding the excursions or make an announcement by loud speakers. Please also keep an eye on the notice board for any subsequent notice of any changes to planned timings. Smoking Smoking is permitted only outside on the sun deck and promenade decks. Please do not smoke in your cabin, in the dining room as well as in the bar. This is a wood finished ship and the danger of fire should never be ignored. |
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