Travelmarvel MS Van Gogh

SEE YOUR GP
Your GP or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventative measures including vaccinations. We recommend you consult your GP or local travel clinic for detailed advice to ensure you’re fully prepared before travel. Please take a copy of your travel itinerary with you to assist with the recommendations of appropriate medication and vaccinations. If you have any health conditions, please ask your doctor to prepare a medical summary for use by a foreign doctor if needed. This should include: your name, address, emergency contact, blood type, medical history, current medications and dosages, drug allergies, reasons for prior hospitalisation and a list of vaccinations and dates. Please have this information available when completing the In Case of Emergency form on the first day of your tour or cruise.

Travelmarvel Health And Safety Protocol

Travelmarvel has created a Health and Safety Protocol that all our Tour/Cruise Directors are required to follow. To help reduce the spread of illness while on tour, you may be asked to take precautionary measures if you’re showing symptoms of a cold or virus. These may include wearing a face mask, eating meals in your room/cabin rather than in shared dining areas, or remaining in your cabin/ room until symptoms improve. You will also be required to complete an In Case of Emergency form on the first day of your tour or cruise. For more information on these protocols, please refer to our website: travelmarvel.com/en-au/beforeyou-travel/health-and-wellbeing

Cold And Flu
If you experience cold or flu-like symptoms while on tour, please use hand sanitiser regularly — especially before meals and throughout the day — and be considerate of fellow travellers by limiting close contact. Hand sanitiser dispensers are available in public areas on all ships and coaches, so make sure to use them when reboarding. If your symptoms worsen, notify your Tour/ Cruise Director immediately so appropriate measures can be taken.

Sun Exposure
Weather conditions will vary on tour. Drinking plenty of water is important to prevent dehydration. A hat and high-quality sunscreen are important for preventing sunburn, even on overcast days.

What you should pack depends on your personal preference. Most guests dress casually on tour. However, if the group is going into town, you may want to wear something a little dressier. You may also want to wear something slightly more formal for welcome dinners and cocktail evenings. If your sightseeing includes visits to churches, monasteries, synagogues, or mosques, dress casually while ensuring your clothes are clean and provide sufficient body cover (for example, you may be required to cover your shoulders and knees). The below is a list of items to assist you with packing for your tour.

Personal items:

• Personal medications and copies of prescriptions
• Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses and sun hat
• Travel-size toiletries (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion, and insect repellent)
• Sturdy and comfortable footwear such as runners with good grip
• Windproof/waterproof jacket
• Small backpack/bag for day use
• Reusable water bottle (insulated recommended) 
• Binoculars
• Bathers/swimsuit
• CPAP machine (if required)

Travel Documents And Accessories:

• Passport and any required visas.
• Travel insurance policy including policy number and emergency contact number
• Airline e-tickets, Travelmarvel itinerary and Essential Information (electronically)
• Wallet or money belt (cash, credit cards, and, bank cards)
• Camera with memory card and charger
• A universal adaptor (electricity is 220 volts on board our ships and throughout Europe — a plug adaptor is necessary if you plan to bring appliances from home)

LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS:
Each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage that does not exceed 160cm (63 inches) or weigh more than 20kg (44 pounds). An extra charge may be imposed to cover porterage handling of any additional luggage. Your Tour/ Cruise Director will advise you of the exact additional charge.

If you have any dietary requirements or allergies that need to be managed while travelling with Travelmarvel, and you have not made these known already, please advise your booking agent as soon as possible, as well as your Tour/Cruise Director upon arrival. Most suppliers require advance notice to accommodate these requirements and in some cases, you may be required to fill out a form or waiver. Every effort will be made to fulfil requests, but these cannot always be guaranteed.