Description

Classic International Cruises is the trading name used by World Cruises Agency and the ship-owners they represent.

In stark contrast to the rapid development in recent years of the global cruise conglomerates and the growing trend towards newer larger resort style vessels, World Cruises Agency, acting as Agents for the ship-owners and trading as Classic International Cruises, continue to operate smaller, more traditional tonnage, at the highest standards of customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining their much cherished independence and conservative approach to business and traditional maritime heritage.

While in today's marketplace many of the mainstream cruise line brands have lost their independence, the companies trading under the Classic International Cruises trademark are proud to have retained their autonomy and to have earned the right to be placed within a diminishing elite group of very well established, yet truly independent, shipping companies.

One of Classic International Cruises' unique key operational strengths has been the ability to deploy ships in different markets, providing products that are tailor-made for each specific market.

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Further Information

Dress Code

During the day, attitudes are very relaxed and informality is the key. Casual clothing is quite sufficient during the days at sea and for time spent ashore. On certain shore excursions and at some religious sites, discretion should be used so as not to cause offence with inappropriate clothing. Advice will be given on board in such cases. There are generally two formal or gala nights on cruises of six to fourteen nights when many gentlemen wear a dinner jacket, although a lounge suite is quite acceptable. The ladies on these occasions opt for evening or cocktail dresses. An informal evening implies a jacket & tie for gentlemen and allows the ladies a freedom of choice in their selection. A casual recommendation often covers evenings spent in port or when a special event such as a deck barbecue is scheduled. In these cases the choice is yours. On cruises of duration over two weeks, there are additional evenings designated as 'formal' but in a very Hot or Tropical cruising area, the suggested dress codes are generally more relaxed for everyones comfort.

Itineraries

Should major changes to the ports of call occur, other than timing adjustments or the order in which they are visited become necessary then we shall notify you in advance.

Restaurant & Table reservations

The well appointed restaurants aboard our vessels are elegant settings for breakfast , lunch & dinner. In addition, lighter breakfast and lunch buffets are served in the Lido lounge on the Arion and the Princess Danae, the Lotus lounge aboard the Athena and, weather permitting, on the aft sun deck of Funchal for those who prefer more casual meal times. Whilst breakfasts and lunches are generally served in all the restaurants on an open seating basis, two seatings are usually operated on aboard Princess Danae for dinner in the evening. On days at sea, these sittings are normally timed at 18:30 & 20:30. Arion, Athena and Funchal are able to accommodate all their passengers at one sitting for dinner, which is usually scheduled for 19:30 hrs.

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