Rules of order

1. A passenger who is intoxicated, threatening or disruptive in the terminal or on board may be removed from the vessel either in the harbour of embarkation or at any other port of call during the voyage.

2. Bringing along and using weapons*, equipment, appliances or objects that could cause danger to passengers, crew or the vessel are forbidden without the shipping company's permission. Possession of the above mentioned should always be reported to the staff at check-in before boarding. Any violation of the rules will be penalised.

3. Cruise passengers and passengers of Birka Gotland are prohibited from bringing food items on board. Passengers travelling in one direction on other sailings are allowed to bring food items on board, except for hot food. The consumption of such products on board, as well as their use for preparing food during the trip, is not permitted. Despite the restrictions, the use of baby food and special products for allergy sufferers is allowed. Baby food can be warmed up in the microwave oven in the care room or in a café. For safety reasons, it is forbidden to prepare meals in cabins or other parts of the ship. Boilers and cooking appliances are also prohibited.

Cruise passengers and passengers of Birka Gotland are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages or open packages of other beverages on board. It is not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages brought on the ship or purchased from the onboard shop during the voyage. Should a passenger break this rule, the alcohol will be confiscated.

In cases where passengers have the opportunity to disembark during the port visit, cruise passengers may, on exception, carry a small amount of food or alcoholic beverages on board that were purchased at the destination. This is only allowed for the purpose of bringing these products home. Kindly note that these products are not allowed to be consumed on board. Please comply with customs' regulations and keep receipts in case of customs control.

Drugs are prohibited on board and will be seized unless used for medical reasons — medical certificates must be shown.

Upon request, passengers must hand over all objects that could endanger safety or order on board. Should a passenger refuse to open the suitcase when requested on demand, that passenger may be denied boarding. A passenger who is denied boarding is not entitled to demand a refund for the tickets purchased or for any other expenses caused by the incident.

4. A passenger who is intoxicated and disruptive on board will be taken into custody by the vessel's security staff and confined in a holding cell.

5. Smoking is only allowed on the open deck and in specially designated areas. In all other areas of the vessel, smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited. Do not cover smoke detectors in cabins; this is a direct safety hazard on board. Fines for smoking in cabins or covering smoke detectors are EUR 120/SEK 1,200 (on board Birka Gotland — SEK 3,000), to be paid on site. The police are always informed when the smoke detector is covered. In the event of smoking in the cabin, the passenger may be deprived of the right to use the cabin and removed from the cabin compartment.

6. Passengers who behave in a disruptive way in the cabin compartment may also be deprived of the right to use the cabin and removed from the cabin. Fine for disturbing behaviour: EUR 120/SEK 1,200 (on board Birka Gotland — SEK 3,000).

7. It is prohibited to use passengers' stereos on board. Stereo systems may be temporarily confiscated.

8. Anyone who commits acts of vandalism on board is liable for compensation and will be reported to the police unless compensation is paid on the spot.

9. Persons who damage a vessel's safety equipment will always be taken into custody and handed over to the police at the first port of call. Such cases are always reported to the police.

10. Thefts are always reported to the police. In the case of minors, their guardians are also notified.

11. The leaders of youth groups are responsible for the entire group on board. This responsibility includes an obligation to ensure compliance with these rules of order. In case problems occur due to disorderly conduct by any group member, the group leader must assist the vessel's employees and follow their instructions. All group leaders must submit a list of group members and their cabins at the vessel's reception desk.

12. All passengers must be prepared to verify their identity upon request.

13. Photographing other passengers or crew members without the permission of the person affected is prohibited and punishable.

* The transportation of weapons is not permitted on 'Birka Gotland'.