Day Date Port Arrival Departure
WED 1/18/23 Tampa, FL - Embarkation   4:00 PM
THUR 1/19/23 Crafting Day at Sea    
FRI 1/20/23 George Town, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
SAT 1/21/23 Crafting Day at Sea
SUN 1/22/23 Cartagena, Columbia 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
MON 1/23/23 Colon, Panama 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
TUES 1/24/23 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
WED 1/25/23 Crafting Day at Sea  
THUR 1/26/23 Cozumel, Mexico 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
FRI 1/27/23 Crafting Day at Sea  
SAT 1/28/23 Tampa, FL - Disembarkation 7:00 AM  
Times and itinerary are subject to change by the cruise line.
The crafting seats on this cruise are currently sold-out.
We encourage you to book and you'll be placed on a waiting list for the crafting conference. If, at the final payment date, you have not cleared the waiting list, you can cancel without penalty {MUST book a Royal Caribbean refundable rate}.

Offering:

  • 5 Classes - taught by Deb Schweisthal
    • Crafting Focus: Die Cut Cards, Copic Coloring, Travel Planner/Journal
  • 20 page scrapbook for this cruise
  • Every crafter will receive half of a table for the duration of the cruise.
  • Crop room is open 24/7
  • Goodie Bags + Surprises galore!

Experience all that Royal Caribbean has to offer:

  • Rest & Relaxation in the Vitality Spa & Fitness Center
  • 3 pools, including the Solarium, and adults-only retreat
  • 3 whirlpools
  • Rock Climbing Wall, running track and fitness classes.
  • Broadway style shows in the three-story main theater
  • Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Programs
  • Casino Royale
  • Bars, clubs & lounges, including the Quill & Compass Pub
  • The Bombay Club with self-leveling pool tables
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Multiple complimentary dining options as well as some Specialty Restaurants (cover charge applies) including Chef's Table intimate dining experience
  • 24 hour room service (delivery fee applies)
  • And so much more!!

group rates (not combinable with promos - call for a promotional pricing quote)  
  stateroom options double occupancy single occupancy
  Inside Stateroom: Call Call
  Ocean View Stateroom: Call Call
  Balcony Stateroom: Call Call
  Spacious Balcony Stateroom: Call Call
  Suite: Call Call

Triple and Quad occupancy cabins are also available in select categories. Please call for rates.

All quoted rates are in US Dollars. Rates include your cruise and port charges.  Government taxes are additional at $151.80 per person. Rates are based on occupancy, are subject to change, and are based on availability. Singles must pay a single supplement rate (200%). Taxes & port charges are subject to change. The cruise line reserves the right to implement a fuel surcharge if the cost of fuel increases.

 

Crafters add $250 for the Participant Fee. Non-crafting roommates do not have to pay this fee. In order to participate in this conference, you MUST book through Cruise & Crop. If you book direct or with another agent, you are not eligible to be part of the Cruising South America with Deb cruise. A $50 non-refundable participant fee deposit is due at the time of booking. This means the balance of your participant fee ($200) will be due with your final payment.

Deposit per cabin:  $900
Participant Fee Non-Refundable Deposit per crafter $50
We cannot accept any checks drawn on a Canadian Bank. Credit Cards are preferred. International Money Orders are accepted. All payments must be made in US Dollars.

Rates are good through September 19, 2022 (or while inventory lasts).  After this date, rates are subject to change. Final payments will be due by October 12, 2022. Persons wishing to pay off their balance ahead of time are welcome to do so.

 
dining

There are three dining times on a cruise ship: Early, Late or My Time dining. The Group leader will be in Early dining - but is giving you the option to choose your preferred dining time. Dining choice will not affect any of the classes onboard.

Explanation of dining times:

  1. Early dining is at 5:30 PM - assigned seating with the same waiter each night.
  2. Late Dining is at 8:00 PM - assigned seating with the same waiter each night.
  3. My Time Dining - eat anytime between about 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM. You will have different table mates and a different waiter each night. You can make reservations both prior to the cruise and on the cruise.
 
Passports
US Citizens
Cruise & Crop/Dream Vacations highly recommends traveling with a passport! If you do not have one or yours is expired, please visit travel.state.gov for information on how to apply/renew. Your passport should be valid 6 months after the conclusion of your trip.

If you choose to travel without a passport, then the following is required:

  • Government issued photo ID
  • Certified birth certificate (with a raised seal)
  • Bridging document to show a name change if the name on your ID does not match your birth certificate (such as a marriage license or divorce certificate).

Non-US Citizens
If you are not a US Citizen, then you are REQUIRED to have a passport.

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Travel Insurance:
Optional travel insurance is available - LeisureCare Classic Travel Protection - or - CancelFlex Travel Protection. To view the Top 10 Reasons why you should purchase travel insurance and see the details of coverage, Click Here. Rates are based on total package price and are subject to change. For example, if you add airfare, rates will likely increase.
If your total vacation package costs: Classic
Insurance rate:
CancelFlex
Insurance Rate:
$250.01 - 500 pp $41 pp $72 pp
$500.01 - 650 pp $52 pp $91 pp
$650.01 - 800 pp $63 pp $109 pp
$800.01 - 950 pp $84 pp $147 pp
$950.01 - 1,100 pp $101 pp $176 pp
$1,100.01 - 1,300 pp $105 pp $184 pp
$1,300.01 - 1,500 pp $110 pp $193 pp
$1,500.01 - 1,700 pp $126 pp $221 pp
$1,700.01 - 1,900 pp $142 pp $249 pp
$1,900.01 - 2,100 pp $159 pp $278 pp
$2,100.01 - 2,300 pp $174 pp $304 pp
$2,300.01 - 2,500 pp $184 pp $323 pp
$2,500.01 - 3,000 pp $216 pp $378 pp
$3,000.01 + pp Call for rate Call for rate
Select the plan of your choice on the registration form below.

Cancellation Policy

If one or more persons cancel, the rate(s) for remaining occupants may increase. Should this booking be canceled after initial deposit, said cancellation is subject to an administrative fee of $35 per person. Prior to final payment, your refund will be fully deposited minus the administration fee. In addition, you are subject to cruise line cancellation fees as outlined in their brochure if you cancel after final payment.

Royal Caribbean Cancellation Policy

LeisureCare Cancellation Policy
Classic Policy - Non-refundable after final payment and, if you are booked with a non-refundable deposit, immediately non-refundable after purchase.

Cruise & Crop Cancellation Policy
The initial $50 per crafter participation fee deposit that is due with your trip deposit is immediately non-refundable. The full participation fee is non-refundable after the group's final payment date.


Ready to Book?

When you are ready to book, fill out the information below then hit submit.  The "Submit" button will lead you to our Secure Shopping cart where you can enter your credit card information.  Remember - your deposit is $900 per cabin, not per person. Your non-refundable Participant Fee deposit is $50 per crafter. If you opt for insurance, the insurance amount will be charged separately. Please register only once for your entire cabin. We will charge your card with-in 5 business days.

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