On board the Spartacus Cruise there are two outdoor whirlpools and an indoor whirlpool as well as a dry and steam sauna. The ship has an exclusive nudist deck that is open day and night and is connected by a staircase to an indoor darkroom.
Smoking is permitted on board in designated areas. These include seating areas by the two pools and a smoking lounge on deck 12. It is not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages on board. In addition to the bars, alcohol can be purchased in the on-board duty-free store. The consumption of drugs can lead to expulsion from the ship.
The cruise price includes tea, coffee and water with meals. Several different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks packages can be purchased before departure or on board. The á la card drinks are very inexpensive compared to international shipping companies.
Guests on the Spartacus Cruise come from 70 different nations. The languages spoken on board are English and German. All age groups are represented, with the majority of guests being over 35 years old. The proportion of women is less than 1%. Through a cooperation with cruise4bears, a group of bears travels with the cruise each time, making the Spartacus Cruise a very inclusive cruise.
The dress code on board the Spartacus Cruise is informal. It is possible to wear shorts to all meals. Wearing swimwear in the restaurants is not permitted for reasons of hygiene. You can dress up for the theme parties, but this is not a requirement.
The ship is connected to the modern “Starlink” satellite system. Various WiFi packages can be purchased for a fee. As most cruises take place in the EU, it is cheaper to purchase any SIM card in Europe. These are valid in all countries, regardless of where they were purchased.
There are a large number of single cabins on the Spartacus Cruise, which can be booked at a surcharge of 20% to 50%. There is also a Single Match program where you can share a cabin at no extra charge. Guests are matched according to criteria such as language, sleeping times or age.
The Spartacus Cruise offers its own cultural program with international artists and DJs from the scene. There is a different theme party every day, where you can dress up in costume. There are also events such as pool games, karaoke and singles dinners. There is also an extensive, chargeable excursion program offered by the shipping company.
The tour operator does not provide any information on the travel documents required. These must be obtained by the guests themselves on the basis of their nationality in the countries visited. For residents of the EU, an ID is usually sufficient. Nevertheless, a passport is recommended, as some ports may not be in the Schengen area.
Travel insurance is recommended, as illness or other unforeseen events do not entitle you to cancel your trip free of charge. According to European law, the travel price paid is 100% insured against insolvency of the tour operator.
A deposit of 20% is charged when booking the voyage. The remaining 80% is due four weeks before the voyage. nicko Cruises accepts payment by Visa and Mastercard, Sepa direct debit or bank transfer. The Spartacus Cruise is subject to nicko Cruises’ General Terms and Conditions for Promotional Cruises. These regulate the cancellation fees defined by time, which can also be found on the Spartacus Cruises website.
English and German are the languages spoken on board the Spartacus Cruise. So far, guests from 77 nations have been on board, which is why all announcements, the on-board entertainment and the menus are bilingual.
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