Dangerous Articles / Illicit Substances

All luggage will be security screened for drugs and alcohol as well as dangerous weapons at embarkation. P&O Cruises reserves the right to deny boarding or to disembark any persons in possession of illicit substances.

Dangerous articles such as fireworks, guns or other weapons and flammable liquids, etc, are strictly prohibited and must not be included in baggage brought on board nor kept in cabins under any circumstances. It is an offence to carry such items. Any offence committed by passengers will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

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Nautical Glossary

Above board: On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.
Above-water hull: The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
Act of Pardon / Act of Grace: A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer. Also see Letter of Marque.
Abandon ship!: An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.
Bear down: Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.
Handy billy: A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Handsomely: Gradually, as "lower handsomely".
Dog-watch: The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.
Gunnel: The large plank that runs along the upper part of a ship's side.
Fresh away: When your ship increases its velocity.

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