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September 3 - 7, 2012 Bahamas Cruise

Leaving from Miami, Florida and sailing to Nassau, Key West & Coco Cay.

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Just the Basics

Flights must come into either Miami (airport code: MIA) or Ft. Lauderdale (airport code: FLL)
Transfers are $16.80 pp each way from MIA ($33.60 pp R/T), $30 pp each way from FLL ($60 pp round-trip)

Option #1

Book Royal Caribbean’s airfare

Choice Air:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Choice Air". These rates are subject to change until paid in full. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. In most cases, flights are non-refundable and no changes can be made once booked. Flights are customizable and you can choose to book Coach, First Class or Business Class.

To book your own Choice Air reservation, go to www.ChoiceAir.com Check rates as often as you'd like and then when you are ready...go ahead and book. You will need your reservation number, Ship name (Majesty of the Seas) and sailing date (03SEP2012) in order to book. Full payment is due at the time of booking. Once booked, Cruise & Crop will receive notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.

Option #2

Book your own air and arrive on 9/2/12.
Book the pre-cruise hotel & transfers through Royal Caribbean.

Call Cruise & Crop for current rates on 1-night pre-hotel options through Royal Caribbean. These rates would also include your transfer to the pier (but you’d have to get your own transfer from the airport to the hotel the night before). Hotel stays must be booked before June 6, 2012. After this deadline, hotel packages may not be available.

Sample of hotels offered by RCCL in Miami

Westin Courtyard $107.14 pp
JW Marriott $133.68 pp
Epic $125.25 pp

You’d also need to purchase a one-way transfer from the pier to the airport for after the cruise.  This is $16.80 pp (MIA), $30 pp (FLL).

Hotel rates vary based on how many people are in the room. Rates are subject to change and are subject to availability.

Option #3

Book your own air and arrive on 9/3/12.
Book Royal Caribbean Transfers

If you book your own flights, flights must arrive at the Miami airport no later than 1:00 p.m. on 9/3/12 and leave no earlier than 11:00 a.m. on 9/7/12.  Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $33.60 pp. Flights must arrive at the Ft. Lauderdale airport no later than 12:00 p.m. on 9/3/12 and leave no earlier than 12:00 p.m. on 9/7/12.  Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $60 pp.

NOTE:  You CANNOT book your own air & hotel (to arrive on 9/2/12) and still purchase Royal Caribbean transfers.  If you do everything on your own, you’ll have to find your own transportation to and from the pier.  The Miami airport is approx. 25 minutes from the pier. Visit http://www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/ for a list of Shuttles, Taxies and Rental companies. Cruise & Crop does not operate or control in any respect the services provided by these companies, nor does it guarantee their performance.

Option #4

Drive to the Pier

Parking Fees: $20/day for vehicles up to 20 feet in length, $40/day for vehicles over 20 feet
The total fee for the time the vehicle will be parked is due on entry. They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Traveler’s Checks issued in U.S. dollars.

Directions From I-95:
Take I-95 north or south to I-395. Follow the directional signs to the Biscayne Boulevard exit. When you get to Biscayne Blvd., make a right. Go to 5th Street which converts to Port Blvd. (landmark: American Airlines Basketball Arena) make a left and go over the Port bridge. Follow directional signs to designated terminal.

Port of Miami
1015 N America Way
Miami, Fl 33132

Miami International Airport 20-30 minutes to the pier
4200 NW 21 St
Miami, Fl 33122

 

Please Note: The flights and hotels offered by Royal Caribbean can sell out. Do not delay in booking this portion of your trip. Call Cruise & Crop/CruiseOne to arrange these details.

In the United States: 1-800-645-1481
In Canada: 352-527-8473

Please take a minute to review the passport policy below. If you don't already have a valid passport, be sure to avoid the rush and give yourself plenty of time to apply for one. Once you've got a passport in hand, the whole world is yours to explore. Cruise & Crop/CruiseOne highly recommends traveling with a passport!

AIR TRAVEL - U.S. Citizens
All U.S. citizens including children must present a passport or other approved travel document when entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens can present a passport, NEXUS card at airports with NEXUS kiosks, U.S. military ID with travel orders, or a U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when on official business.


LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

Beginning June 1, 2009

  •  U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a U.S. passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver's license. See the complete list of WHTI-compliant documents.

For more information, please visit travel.state.gov

Shore excursions are available to be booked. You can go to Royal Caribbean's Website and click "Before you Board". Excursions can be reserved online up to 4 days before your sail date (August 31, 2012). Classes will be held on the days at sea and in the evenings. Therefore, classes will not interfere with any shore excursions you may want to participate in.

Save on Excursions
Book shore excursions for less on CruiseOne's website! Go to http://www.cruiseone.com/gpastor Click "Before you Go" and then "Shore Excursions"

The initial Meet & Greet will take place after dinner on Monday night. More details to come. Schedule is subject to change.

All scrapbooking classes/crops will take place in the Conference Center located on deck 7, mid-ship (between the Forward Stairs and the Centrum). You will be using both the Adventure & Explorer Conference Rooms.

For your convenience, Travel Companion Insurance has been included in your confirmation.  There are separate totals on your invoice: with and without insurance.  Should you choose to decline the insurance, please pay the amount shown in the line item marked "Balance due without insurance."

NOTE for persons paying with a credit card:  Your insurance payment will show up as a separate charge on your credit card.

View Travel Companion's Document of Coverage

 

What you'll need...Personal Packing List

  • Passport (or Passport Card) & a drivers license
  • Set Sail Pass, luggage tags, transfer/hotel vouchers
  • Casual Clothes for during the day
  • 3 Smart Casual outfits for dinner
  • 1 Semi-formal outfit for dinner
  • A light jacket in case the Class room is chilly
  • Swimsuit, cover-up, sunscreen
  • Work-out clothes
  • Camera & extra batteries
  • Pajamas Toiletries (hair-dryer, soap and shampoo are provided)
  • Tennis Shoes & Flip-flops
  • Walkie-Talkies (if you have them)
  • Small Tote Bag for Debarkation

What you'll need...Crafters Packing List

For the Open Studio times, please bring your own paper/photos/accessories/tools that you'll need to complete your own cards/pages.  Please also bring your own supply of wet-wipes to clean your hands and your workspace. 

For the classes, please bring the following basic kit: 

  • Cricut + Extension Cord & Power Strip
  • Copic Markers - a color list will be provided closer to sailing.
  • Scissors
  • Small Personal Trimmer
  • Acrylic Block
  • Nail File (for distressing)
  • Wet-wipes
  • Scotch tape
  • Tape Runners
  • Pop Dots
  • Crafting Light (optional) + Extension Cord & Power Strip

    • There will not be a store onboard. Be sure to pack enough adhesives & card stock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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