Welcome Aboard Your Mid Atlantic Inland Passage Cruise
From Baltimore, MD to Charleston, SC Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly™
Table of Contents
Welcome ....................................................3 Ports of Call ...............................................4 Getting to Baltimore and Your Ship ............6 Boarding Your Ship ....................................8 What to Bring ............................................9 Meals & Cocktails ......................................10 Shore Tour General Information.................11 General Onboard Information ....................12 Concluding Your Cruise & End of Cruise Transportation Services ........13 Port by Port Shore Tour Information ..........14
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Welcome Aboard hank you for choosing American Cruise Lines. From your reservation to your experience aboard your ship, American Cruise Lines is with you every step of the way. Your cruise specialist is always just a phone call away and will be happy to assist you with everything from celebrating a special occasion to ensuring that your stateroom is just the way you like it.
he following pages will answer many of your questions about the cruise and your onboard experience. Your cruise specialist is available and can be reached at (800) 894-8570. www.americancruiselines.com
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Ports of Call
MARYLAND
Baltimore Annapolis
St.Michaels
Chesapeake Bay
Crisfield Norfolk Kitty Hawk
Edenton NORTH CAROLINA Oriental Morehead City Wilmington SOUTH CAROLINA Myrtle Georgetown Beach
Charleston
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Norfolk, VA Kitty Hawk, NC Morehead City/Beaufort, NC
Yorktown VIRGINIA
Baltimore, MD
Wilmington, NC Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC
Cape Hatteras
Beaufort
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Itineraries are subject to change. A detailed itinerary will be mailed with your boarding documents.
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Getting to Baltimore and your ship Whether driving, lying, or taking the train, getting to the ship is easy.
Arrival Location: Baltimore Inner Harbor National Aquarium 501 East Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 The ship will be docked at Constellation Pier and is easily accessed from the arrival location. Please tell taxi drivers to bring you to the National Aquarium at the Inner Harbor. Some taxi drivers may incorrectly assume that your ship will be docked at the Baltimore Mega Cruise Ship Terminal. As soon as you arrive at the aquarium, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in their signature red shirts.
Flying into Baltimore he best airport to ly into is Baltimore-Washington International Airport. It is only approximately 15 minutes to the ship by taxi. 6
Taking the Train to Baltimore Amtrak provides regular train service to Baltimore Penn Station. he station is approximately 10 minutes to the ship by taxi.
Driving to Baltimore he ship is docked at the National Aquarium at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Secure commercial parking is available at the Landmark Parking Inner Harbor Garage at 100 South Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202. he garage is only one block from the ship. Please request a parking pass in advance from your cruise specialist to take advantage of the special American Cruise Lines rate. Upon arrival at the aquarium, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in their signature red shirts. You may drop your bags of at the pier before parking so that they can be brought to your stateroom in advance.
ARRIVAL LOCATION Baltimore Inner Harbor National Aquarium 501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202
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Marriott Hotel Inner Harbor 110 So. Eutaw St Baltimore, MD 21202
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PARKING LOCATION Landmark ParkingInner Harbor Garage 100 S Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21202
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Renaissance Harborplace Hotel 202 East Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21202
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Hyatt Regency Baltimore (800) 233-1234 300 Light St (410) 528-1234 Baltimore, MD 21202
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If you are arriving to Baltimore the night before your cruise, these hotels are located a few minutes from the ship. Please ask for the special American Cruise Lines rate. Each hotel can arrange for taxi service to the dock.
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Boarding Your Ship Boarding Time Please plan to arrive at the ship between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may not be able to access your stateroom until about 11:30 a.m. he ship will leave at 1:30 p.m. or earlier if all guests have arrived.
From the moment you arrive, everything will be handled for you. American Cruise Lines deckhands wear a distinctive red shirt and will unload your luggage from your car or taxi and bring it to your stateroom aboard the ship. Please keep your boarding passes with you, as it is not necessary for you to stay with your luggage. he Cruise Director will be awaiting your arrival at the gangway of the ship. Please present your boarding passes and photo ID at this time.
Luggage and Luggage Tags American Cruise Lines places no restrictions on luggage. However, it is recommended that you bring as few bags as necessary. Suitcases less than 10 inches high may be stowed under your bed. You will be receiving luggage tags with your boarding pass before your cruise. If you would like additional tags, your cruise specialist will be happy to send you more. If you have cruised with us before, please remove your old luggage tags. 8
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What to Bring Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, men’s clothing might include a sport shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might ind a sweater and slacks, or a dress appropriate.
American Cruise Lines also recommends that you bring the following: • • • • • • • •
Comfortable resort attire Comfortable walking shoes Sunscreen Hat Light rain wear Jacket for cool evenings Camera Photo identiication
Please do not hesitate to ask your Hotel Manager for any item that you may have forgotten.
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Meals and Cocktails American Cruise Lines ofers open seating at every meal in the Dining Salon on the Main Deck. Dress is resort attire. At dinner, men often wear a sport coat and women often wear a dress.
Glasses, ice, mixers, and soft drinks are available at all times. For other liquor requests, your Hotel Manager will assist you.
Breakfast is prepared to order at your leisure between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.
Special Diets and Medications
Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to join us at any time before 7:30 p.m. American Cruise Lines provides complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner service. A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar is hosted each evening at 5:30 p.m. before dinner. 10
American Cruise Lines will work to cater to any dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly. Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.
Shore Tours Please note that all shore tours are subject to availability and change. Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has taken special care to research and plan excursions at each port. With American Cruise Lines, you will experience what makes each destination a special place. Every tour will take you to the inest local sites at each port and give you true insight to the area’s culture, heritage and history. On each excursion, you’ll be joined by local experts, historians or naturalists to further enhance your experience.
All shore excursions on the Mid Atlantic Inland Passage Cruise are Premium:
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Premium tours typically cost between $20 and $70 and can be Premium paid for onboard, near the end of your cruise.
You may sign up for most tours onboard with the Cruise Director. American Cruise Lines is dedicated to making your onshore experience a true American Adventure.
For detailed descriptions of each tour, please see pages 14-18. For additional information about the places you will visit or alternative activities available, your Cruise Director or onboard guest speaker will be happy to help.
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General Onboard Information American Cruise Lines will work to meet your onboard needs and cater to special requests. If at any point there is an item that you would like to see provided, please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know.
Emergency Messages Emergency messages can be directed to the main oice in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. hey will be relayed to the ship at the irst opportunity. You are urged to provide American Cruise Lines with email addresses and cellular phone numbers, as well as an emergency contact prior to your departure date. Cell
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phones are generally available onboard the ship for emergency purposes.
Tipping Tipping is entirely at your personal discretion. Tips are generally given to the Hotel Manager near the end of the cruise. hey are then divided equally among the stewards and deckhands. Tips generally average about $125 per person on a 7-night cruise. Stewards and deckhands do not expect and cannot accept tips directly. Credit cards, personal or travelers checks, and cash are accepted. If you choose to pay by credit card, please contact the Hotel Manager at least one day before the end of your cruise.
Concluding Your Cruise On most cruises, the ship will arrive in Charleston the evening prior to the inal day of the cruise. he ship docks at the Charleston City Marina located at 17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401. On the last day of your cruise, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m.
End of Cruise Transportation Services For passengers lying home, American Cruise Lines ofers transportation from the ship in Charleston to: Charleston International Airport – departs the ship at 8:30 a.m. For more information, prices, or reservations, please call your cruise specialist at (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist you with travel arrangements.
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Port by Port Shore Tour Information NORFOLK, VA NARRATED BUS TOUR:
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Discover the rich maritime history of this charming city during a tour through the historic district of Norfolk. The tour will make a stop at the Naval Station Norfolk, where you will have the opportunity to explore aircraft carriers and historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.
NARRATED BEACH TOUR
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Explore Virginia Beach during a relaxing riding tour through this beautiful port. his guided bus tour includes stops at the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse as well as the breathtaking Norfolk Botanical Gardens, which feature 155 acres of breathtaking scenery, coastal waterways, and miles of pedestrian trails. Old Cape Henry Lighthouse 14
COINJOCK, NC/ K ITTY H AWK, NC WRIGHT BROTHERS MEMORIAL
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Learn about the history, legend and lore of the Outer Banks as you travel to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, NC. Enjoy an introduction by a park ranger and learn about the fascinating history of aviation that took place at this site. After the introduction, tour the Visitor’s Center where the Wright brothers’ story is told through exhibits and reproductions or climb Big Kill Devil Hill for a breathtaking view of the area from sound to sea. 15
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MOREHEAD CITY/BEAUFORT, NC BEAUFORT CITY & HOUSE TOUR
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Hop aboard and discover Beaufort’s historic district from atop a 1967 English double-decker bus. Local narrators tell the tales of Beaufort’s rich past featuring pirates, star-crossed lovers, and Confederate spies. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit two of Beaufort’s historic homes.
WILMINGTON, NC CITY TOUR & BELLAMY MANSION
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Enjoy a narrated trolley tour of Wilmington’s Historic District. After the trolley tour you will visit Bellamy Mansion, one of North Carolina’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture. After the mansion tour, there will be time to browse the many shops and sites that are within walking distance of the ship.
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Porch at Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington
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CHARLESTON, SC CHARLESTON CITY TOUR
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Enjoy a two-hour, narrated bus tour of one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the South. You will experience colorful Rainbow Row, Catish Row, the famous Battery, and the Palmer House. Enjoy a stop at the Palmer House, built in 1848, also known as the “Pink Palace.”
The Charleston Battery 18
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THANK YOU FOR CRUISING WITH US! (800) 894-8570 www.americancruiselines.com
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