Presentation/Project Titles: Please list your titles as you would like them to appear in the ship’s daily program. A brief 2-3 line description should follow the title. You should be prepared with one Lecture/Class per sea day (unless advised otherwise) and one or two additional in case of inclement weather or itinerary changes.

If you have sailed with us previously, you need not re-send the following information unless changes or updates are necessary.

Passenger Registration Form: This form is enclosed with your invoice and must be completed by all persons sailing.

Biography: Approximately 100-150 words written in the third person.

Program Information: A condensed version (10 to 20 lines) of your biography to be used in printed material.

Introduction Details: 5 to 10 lines highlighting your accom-plishments to be used for live introductions.

Special Equipment: Please advise if any special equipment will be needed for your presentations (i.e. slide projector, microphone, flip-chart, lectern, easel, etc.).

Photograph: If possible, please be prepared with an 8x10, black and white photo of yourself to be given to the Cruise Director for use in on board publications.

Book Sales & Signings: If you are an author and would like to have a book signing scheduled while you are aboard, please let us know in advance. In addition, many speakers donate a copy of their book to the ship’s library; gestures of this sort are very
much appreciated.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS/TRANSFERS
COMPASS has access to special air/sea fares at contracted, reduced rates (including one-way fares). One of the many benefits of these fares is their flexibility. In most cases, they are changeable/refundable subject to a nominal fee. However, please keep in mind that certain airlines often restrict mileage credit or the use of mileage for upgrades on contracted fares.

If you would like us to assist you with your air arrangements, please supply us with the names of those traveling, dates of travel, gateway city, carrier preference, seat preference and frequent flyer number. Please note that airfare purchased through COMPASS must be paid separately by check and no deviations are permitted once tickets have been issued.

Please be aware that transportation from the airport to the vessel is your personal responsibility unless advised otherwise. Post-cruise transfer arrangements may be available for purchase on board prior to disembarkation.

INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES
Please be reminded of the following increased security measures that have been put into effect in airports and ports around the world for your safety:

At Airports: Curbside check-in of baggage may not be permitted, and more thorough security checks of passengers and baggage will result in longer boarding processes and possible delays. Air passengers are required to check in a minimum of two hours prior to departure time for domestic flights, and a minimum of three hours prior for international flights.

At Ports: All passengers and baggage will be subject to search by US Customs or Foreign Authorities both at embarkation and disembarkation, and additional screening by Immigration officials.

Please be aware that access to many ports is being restricted and that friends and relatives dropping off and picking up passengers may experience delays.

Identification: It is extremely important that you carry a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the duration of your trip. For cruises departing and returning to a US port, a passport, original birth certificate or a certified copy of your birth certificate is required. Driver’s licenses and voter’s registration cards are NOT sufficient documentation for cruises departing and retuning to a US port. Expired passports are no longer accepted as proof of citizenship. For non-US citizens a passport is required.

TRAVEL INSURANCE/IMMUNIZATIONS/VISAS
Depending upon your particular itinerary, inoculations and visas may be required and are your personal responsibility. A visa application kit may be included in the pre-cruise documentation provided by the Cruise Line. This information can also be obtained directly through a reliable visa service such as Zierer Visa Service. You can reach them in Washington, DC at 1-888-520-1143 or at www.zvs.com.

With regard to inoculations, we recommend you contact your personal physician, the Department of Public Health or the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) to obtain current information and expert medical recommendations for the intended itinerary.

We strongly encourage you to acquire worldwide health and travel insurance prior to your departure. The cruise lines do not provide any coverage or protection regardless of circumstance.

WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK?
It is always advisable to carry your passport, tickets, credit cards, valuables and any medications in your carry-on baggage.

In addition to the above, please keep in mind that each cruise line has specific guidelines with regard to attire, which range from casual to formal. All vessels will have scheduled formal evenings when gentleman will be expected to wear tuxedos or dark suits and ladies will want to be prepared with evening gowns or cocktail dresses. With the exception of QE2 Transatlantic Crossings, sailings of 8 days or less generally feature 2 formal nights while longer cruises usually have 3 or 4.