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Italy Essential Holiday Information

Sunsail Base - Palermo
Porto La Cala
Via Cala
19100 Palermo
Italy
Tel: 0039 081 896 9962
After hours:
Base Manager:

Sunsail Base – Tropea
Porto di Tropea
Via Marina del Descovado
89861 Tropea
Italy
Tel: 0039 081 896 9962
After hours:
Base Manager:

LANGUAGE
• The language in Italy is Italian.
• Italy is + 1 hour GMT

PASSPORT & VISAS
• Please ensure your passport is valid for the period of travel and for six months after you return.
• Your passport name must match the name on the flight ticket otherwise you may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid.
• If your child is not already included on a valid British Passport they are required to hold their own passport.
• British Passports holders do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days.
• Please note the First Choice /Sunsail charter flight flies direct from Gatwick to Antigua, therefore non-British passport holders must ensure they check their visa requirements with the relevant Embassy.
• It is the responsibility of each individual to ensure relevant visas are obtained where necessary. Sunsail cannot be held responsible for refusal of entry or travel due to lack of visas. If you are in any doubt please contact your Embassy for full details.
• Non-British passport holders should check with their local Consulate direct.

FLIGHTS
• Gatwick Information 0870 000 2468
• Heathrow Information 0870 000 0123
• Manchester Information 0161 489 3000
• Luton Information 0158 240 5100
• Glasgow Information 0141 887 1111

• Luggage allowance is 20kg per person. Only one item of hand luggage per person is allowed and this must not weigh more than 5kg. For storage aboard we recommend traveling light and using folding luggage.

• Lost or damaged luggage whilst flying is the responsibility of the airline and is not covered by your travel insurance, however First Choice Airways has no liability for loss or damage to valuable or fragile items packed in hold baggage however caused. You must not include in Checked Baggage money, jewellery, precious metals, computers, personal electronic devices, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other identification documents or samples.
• If an incident occurs, immediately report it to airport officials and ensure Property Irregularity Reports (PIR) are completed. Claims will not be considered once you have left the airport.
• SAVE 30% when you book your airport parking with BCP through Sunsail. Call the team for more details quoting Sunsail reference BN413
• If your holiday is flight exclusive, we request that you send your travel arrangements to us so we can assist with transfer details where required
PLEASE NOTE: Guests arriving separately should bring a copy of the charter contract / invoice.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Palermo
Palermo Airport is approximately 35km from the city of Palermo. By car, the journey to the Base will take you about one hour. Clients can also travel by train from the airport to the city of Palermo. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes and a ticket will cost €5.00 approx. From the train station in Palermo, it is then a 30 minute taxi ride to the Port and costs approximately €25. There is also a bus service from the airport to the city of Palermo. The bus departs from Palermo airport to the main train station in Palermo every half hour. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. (6:00am and 11.30pm). Price € 6 per person.

Transfers from the airport to the Base can be arranged by your agent on request.

Transfer Information

Transfers from/to base	No of people	Cost	Transfer Duration
Palermo Airport to Base	1 - 4 5 - 8 9 - 12	110€ 200€ 270€	1 Hour

Tropea
Lamezia Terme Airport is approximately 50km from the Base. By car, the journey to the Base is about one hour. Clients can also travel to the two of Tropea by train. Lamezia Terme train station is 1.5km from the airport. From this station, you can take a local train to Tropea. The journey takes approximately one hour and a ticket will cost €3.50 approx. From the station of Tropea it is then a five minute taxi ride to the Port.

Transfers from the airport to the Base can be arranged by your agent on request.

Transfers from/to base	No of people	Cost	Transfer Duration
Lamezia Airport to Tropea	1-4 5-8 9-12	100€ 170€ 200€	1.5 hours

Transfer from/to base	No of people	Cost	Transfer Duration
Catania Airport to Tropea	1-4 5-8	350€ 650€	3-4 hours

CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
• Before leaving the airport, you will have to clear Immigration and Customs.

CURRENCY
• The € EURO is the currency used throughout Italy. Credit cards are widely accepted except in smaller establishments.
•Bank Opening hours : Monday – Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm and Saturdays: 08:30am-1:00pm (during the summer months only) Cash Machine operational 24 hours a day:

PROVISIONING
• Orders can be made through our online provisioning before you depart. The provisioning pages will confirm the latest order date for your chosen destination. Your Sunsail provisioning will be delivered to your yacht before your embarkation.
• There are alternative stores to provision, which are located not far from the Base.
• Small provisioning stores can also be found whilst sailing.
• We would not advise drinking tap water from the boat, please ensure you provision enough water to prevent dehydration in the hot climate.

BOARDING/DEPARTURE
• Your yacht will be ready at 1800 hrs for boarding. Please be aware that the yacht and chart briefings will be arranged on your arrival. At the end of your charter your yacht will need to be vacated by 0900 hrs so we recommend that you return to the base the day before.

SAFETY
• All yachts are equipped with adult life jackets harnesses we leave it up to you to decide when personal safety equipment should be worn.
• We have a limited supply of children’s life jackets (age 4+ only) if you have your own children’s life jacket we would encourage you to bring it along.
• Children under the age of 16yrs should not operate an outboard engine and should be supervised at all times when in the dinghy.

ILLNESS OR INJURY
• If you are taken sick and visit the doctor or hospital during your trip please have a member of your party contact the Sunsail base manager as soon as possible.
• If you will need to make a travel insurance claim please contact your claim insurer’s emergency medical service immediately.
• Obtain receipts for any medication, treatment or transport you have to pay for and submit with your claim.

THE MARINA
Palermo - Facilities close to the base include:

• Showers and toilets
• Restaurants and bars
• Selection of shops
  

Tropea –

• Showers and toilets
• Restaurants and bars
• Selection of shops
• Mini market
• Laundry

EQUIPMENT ON THE YACHTS
Sunsail yachts are equipped with just about everything you will need for a safe and enjoyable holiday.
• A refundable security deposit of £300 (regardless of number of items booked) is payable by credit card or cash at the Sunsail base against the loss or damage of these items, whether included in the basic holiday price or as an extra.
• You will be given a checklist on arrival to make sure you have all the items listed on the inventory.
• Please inform the base manager before you leave the base if anything is missing as it is not always possible to replace or exchange items once you have departed on your cruise. Stolen items must be immediately reported to Sunsail management and the local police. An incident report will be completed for insurance purposes
• Any problems with, or damage to, your yacht must be reported to the local staff immediately. If not we cannot be held responsible.

MOORING FEES AND TAXES
• Most overnight stops in this area will be at mooring buoys/anchor as opposed to alongside quays. The buoys will cost approximately € 50.00per night – to be paid locally at each anchorage.

CHARTS AND PILOT BOOK
• All the charts and pilot books you will need for the sailing area are on board the yacht. Charts and pilot books can be purchased in advance from www.imray.com or www.kelvinhughes.com

EATING OUT
• There are numerous restaurants within walking distance or a short taxi ride away from the base.
• Approximate restaurant prices:
Bottle of beer 66cl - €2.50
Glass of wine - € 1.50
1.5 ltr of water - € 1.00
Starter / Entrée - € 8.00
Evening meal main course € 7.00 - € 15.00
Dessert € 3.00- € 5.00

TIPPING
• If you have Sunsail crew on board your boat, tipping is at your discretion.

SNORKELLING
• We have a range of snorkelling gear which you may wish to use. We are limited on children’s sizes so if you have your own you may wish to pack your own, as children may be more comfortable with what is familiar to them.

MOBILE PHONES
• Your mobile phone may work when in Italy, but please check with your service provider for coverage details and call costs. You will need to activate international roaming on your contract.

LUGGAGE
• We would highly recommend packing prescription medicine and essential clothing (swimsuit, t-shirt and shorts) in your hand luggage as occasionally your luggage may arrive after you do.
• Please pack using soft-sided bags, as these are easier to store on your yacht.

ELECTRICITY
• The standard voltage on all yachts is 12 volts. Electricity in Italy is 220 Volts. European 2 pin plug. In order to use electronic equipment that is 220v you will need an inverter suitable for use in a cigarette lighter.

MUSIC / IPODS
• All boats are fitted with a radio and CD player.

NIGHT SAILING
• Night Sailing is not permitted; you must be moored at least one hour before sunset at all of our locations.

WEATHER
• During the summer, 8-12 knots winds typically blow from the northwest with local patterns around the islands. There are plenty of sheltered harbors, anchorages, and bays although care must be taken due to tides and underwater rocks.
The Dominant Winds
Prevailing north-westerly winds
June - August the velocity is 20-25 knots and usually not more

LOST PROPERTY
• If any valuables are left behind, please contact the relevant base as soon as possible after the loss.
• Our base staff will endeavor to locate your property and will contact you with the result of their search.
• Return of property to you will normally be by DHL. The cost of the courier service plus a £15 charge will have to be taken by credit/debit card.
• If goods are left on the plane you will need to contact the airline direct. For First Choice Airways this number is 01293 507160. The office is open between 10am and 4pm. If there is no reply leave a message and they will return your call.

PLEASE NOTE SUNSAIL DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY GOODS THAT SUBSEQUENTLY GO MISSING DURING TRANSIT TO THE UK.

PLEASE NOTE
• If you feel that a problem may adversely affect your holiday, you must give our staff the opportunity to resolve it for you. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please ensure that you inform the base manager and it is essential that you complete a holiday report form.
• Unfortunately, claims made for problems not reported first to the base staff and then to the manager locally, cannot be considered.
TO REITERATE THE HOLIDAY BOOKING CONDITIONS, ANY COMPLAINTS OR CLAIMS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE END OF YOUR HOLIDAY.

SUNSAIL – RESPECTING DESTINATIONS
Sunsail remain committed to looking after the environment and supporting the cultures where we operate and over many years you have helped us to ensure that our presence does not negatively impact these areas. Please continue to assist us to leave these areas ‘As good or better than we found them’

PLEASE NOTE: Times, prices and information are correct at the time of publication, but are subject to change without prior notice. Palermo. Italy Information Sheet was last updated 26.01.2008.