China Tours, Yangtze River Cruising, Mekong River Cruises, Vietnam Tour, Cambodia Travel
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GLOSSARY Helping you understand the intricacies of travelling with APT.. A ADAPTORS & ELECTRICITY Electricity is 220V on board your river ship and throughout China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Electricity is 100V in Japan. A plug adaptor is necessary if you plan to bring appliances from home. ALLERGIES If you have a food allergy or another condition that needs to be managed on tour, please advise your booking agent as soon as possible, as most suppliers require advance notice to accommodate this. In some cases you might be asked to fill out a form or waiver. AUDIO GUIDES Each guest will have an audio headset. During shore excursions, these lightweight headsets allow you to hear every word of your local guide's commentary. On board your ship, this device also delivers commentary on the places you're cruising past. B BEDDING CONFIGURATION All suites on all ships can be configured as either double or twin share. Your preference will be noted at the time of booking. BEVERAGES Aboard your cruise, coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and during meals. Bottled water is provided and replenished each day. A selection of complimentary alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages are available with lunch and dinner on your cruise. French Champagne, premium spirits and selected wines are offered at an additional cost. During your land journey, complimentary water, tea and coffee are offered during included meals. BOUTIQUE Each river ship has an onboard boutique offering limited accessories and souvenirs, as well as a small selection of personal and toiletry items. C CURRENCY The Yuan Renminbi (RMB) is the national currency of China and the only currency accepted. In Japan, the Yen (JPY) is the official currency. Vietnam's preferred official currency is Dong (VDN) and is accepted throughout. US Dollars are however usually accepted at markets and some restaurants. In Cambodia, the official currency is Riel (KHR). Similar to Vietnam, US Dollars are widely accepted and in some locations preferred. For the most up-to-date exchange rate, please check with your bank, or www.xe.com (universal currency converter). D DINING All meals on board your cruise are included. Meals are served in the dining room in a single sitting. No table reservations can be made in the main restaurants. On board, enjoy a full buffet breakfast each morning in the main restaurant. Lunch consists of salads, soups, and a choice of entrées, mains and desserts. Dinner is a multi-course meal also presenting a selection of entrées, mains and desserts. Casual dining is also available. On land journeys, a full buffet breakfast is included each day. Selected lunches and dinners are also included as indicated on itinerary pages. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available – notify APT of any special dietary requirements when booking. DISRUPTION TO CRUISING & ITINERARY ARRANGEMENTS Itineraries are subject to alteration without notice and are intended as a guide only. Although every effort will be made to keep them as they are shown in the brochure and final documents, deviations to the planned cruise/touring itineraries and hotels are possible due to road, river or weather conditions, strikes, or other reasons beyond our control. 84 | GLOSSARY