Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions. In addition, answers to many specific questions can be found within the individual trip pages on the site, as well as in the brochure, or please don't hesitate to contact us.

For most programs outside of North America, round-trip international airfare from a designated gateway city in the U.S. is included in the price. However, should you wish to arrange your own air transportation, an international air credit can be used. For programs that operate within North America, airfare is normally at an additional cost. Sample airfares from selected U.S. gateways can be found on each journey's individual brochure.

We'll be glad to send you, by first-class mail, brochures for any of our programs of interest to you. The easiest way to do that online is to simply e-mail us your request for the brochure that interests you.

Because our trips vary so greatly in length and type, reservation and deposit information is specific to each trip. Please see the information printed on each particular program's brochure.

If there's an emergency at home while you're traveling, your family can contact the number provided with your ticket and boarding instructions. The message will get to you through your Cruise Director or Captain as quickly as possible. Your Cruise Director or Captain will also assist you with whatever you need to do at that point to take care of the problem.

At the minimum, when you book a trip with us, we will immediately send you the applicable brochure outlining the various requirements which need to be met. Then, approximately one month before departure, you will also receive more detailed information regarding optional excursions and so forth. Any time you have a question, please call us at 514 998-2100, or contact us by e-mail at info@specialty-cruises.com, and we'll do our best to answer any specific questions you may have.

We do not sell or give out our mailing lists of past or current passengers to any other organization. Providing us with your e-mail address and/or mailing address simply gives us a way to make sure that you are among the first to hear about our forthcoming programs.

Prior to your trip we will send you the information which includes details of all the requirements for U.S. citizens for the trip; The U.S. State Department also provides information on their web site. If you are not a citizen of the U.S., please contact the local consular offices in your country.

All passengers must take out an International Health and Accident Insurance, and Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is recommended. We offer a combined policy and details are sent when making a reservation.

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