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Flights must come into Fort Lauderdale, FL (airport code: FLL) or Miami, FL (airport code: MIA)
Transfers rates $15.95 pp - $29.95 pp, each way
Book Celebrity’s Airfare

Flights by Celebrity:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Flights by Celebrity". These rates are subject to change until locked in. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. Celebrity Cruise Line offers both refundable and non-refundable fares. If you select a refundable fare, payment can be made later, with your final payment. Non-refundable fares must be paid in full at the time of booking. Flights are customizable and you can choose to book Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class.

To book your own Flights by Celebrity reservation, go to https://www.celebritycruises.com/find-your-reservation/flights-by-celebrity 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 (Celebrity Reflection) and sailing date (09DEC2023) in order to book. Once booked, Cruise & Crop will receive notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.

Click here for a Video tutorial on how to book airfare with Celebrity. If you need assistance, we are happy to help. Simply give us a call or send us an e-mail for an air quote.

Flights by Celebrity is the only air booking site that Cruise & Crop recommends. For FAQs on Flights by Celebrity and their flight assurance policies, click here.
Book your own air
Book the pre-cruise and/or post-cruise hotel through Cruise & Crop / Dream Vacations.

Celebrity Cruise Line no longer offers hotel + transfer packages. Cruise & Crop is happy to help you find area hotels for your pre & post cruise stays. Transfers to/from the ship will not be included. You will need to use taxi/Uber/public transportation services to travel between the airport, hotel and ship.

To request a hotel quote - please complete this form and we'll get back with you shortly: Hotel Request Form

Hotel rates may be non-refundable and payment is usually due at the time of booking.
Book your own air and arrive on 12/9/23.
Book Celebrity Transfers

Flights must arrive at the Ft. Lauderdale airport no later than 1:00 p.m. on 12/9/23 and leave no earlier than 11:30 a.m. on 12/17/23.  Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $31.90 pp.

Flights must arrive at the Miami airport no later than 12:00 p.m. on 12/9/23 and leave no earlier than 12:30 p.m. on 12/17/23.  Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $59.90 pp.

The deadline to purchase transfers is 11/21/23.

NOTE:  If you do everything on your own and want to find your own transportation to the pier, please note that Port Everglades is 10 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale airport; 45 miles from the Miami International airport. Taxicabs are available at all cruise terminals on cruise days. The fare between the Fort Lauderdale Airport and Port Everglades is an estimated rate of $17.00. Visit https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Pages/CruisePassengers.aspx for a list of Shuttles, Taxis and Rental companies. Click here for Miami Airport information. Cruise & Crop does not operate or control in any respect the services provided by these companies, nor does it guarantee their performance.

Drive to the Pier

Parking Fees: $15/day for vehicles up to 20 feet in length. Rates are payable by credit card or cash upon exiting the facility.

Directions to the pier:
https://www.porteverglades.net/cruise/

Port Everglades
1850 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

SHORE EXCURSIONS
Shore excursions are available to be booked. You can go to Celebrity Cruise Line's website and click "Manage Trip". Excursions can be reserved online up to 4 days before your sail date. Crafting classes will take place on the days at sea and will not interfere with the ports of call.

Save on Excursions
Book shore excursions for less on Dream Vacations' website! Go to http://www.DreamVacations.com/cthomas Click "Tours/Excursions" at the very top of the page. Be sure to book them at least 15 days prior to sailing to avoid an expedite fee! For a direct link, Click Here.

Book a tour with Viator.com. They have a massive list of excursions. It will be your responsibility to check the departure and arrival times and make sure they fit within the time your ship is in port. We recommend a tour start time of at least 1 hour AFTER arrival. Tours should return to the ship at least 1 hour before your ship is schedule to leave. For a direct link, Click Here.

Enjoy a local Resort for the day, Click Here.

Coming into town early or staying a few extra days? Click Here for some tour options.

class schedule
The schedule is subject to change. All classes will take place in the Main Dining Room, deck 3. There is no open crop on this cruise.

Sat / Dec 9, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale

Depart: 3:30pm

Meet after dinner:
Library for Meet & Greet – 10:00pm

 

Sun / Dec. 10, 2023 – At Sea

 

Main Dining Room, deck 3
11-4pm

 

Pass out supplies.
Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
Die Cut Christmas Card Class

Mon / Dec. 11, 2023 – At Sea

 

Main Dining Room, deck 3
11-4pm

Picture Day (bring your aprons!)
Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange (9)
All Day workshop Cookie Memory Book

Tues / Dec. 12, 2023 – Oranjestad, Aruba

9:00am-10:00pm

Have fun on the island!

Weds / Dec. 13, 2023 - Willemstad, Curacao

 

8:00am-8:00pm

Have more fun on the island!

Thurs / Dec. 14, 2023 – Kralenduk, Bonaire

 

7:00am – 4:00pm

Have more fun on the island!

Fri / Dec. 15, 2023 – At Sea

Main Dining Room, deck 3
11-4pm

Finish recipe books & start on scrapbook pages.
Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm

Sat / Dec. 16, 2023 – At Sea

Main Dining Room, deck 3
11-4pm

More Scrapbook page work and finish up.
Lunch 12:30-1:30pm
We should wrap up around 3:00 or 3:30pm

Sun / Dec 17, 2023 – Ft. Lauderdale

Arrive: 7:00am

Safe travels home. I hope you made some awesome new friends and great memories!
Deb Schweisthal
(Room 8158)
Bulldog64@hotmail.com
630.879.0606 home
630.723.4735 cell

Note from Deb:

Hello ladies, can you believe it is almost time for the December cruise? I can’t wait. This will be my first-time cruising with Celebrity plus my first-time cruising to these three islands. From what I was told the Islands are beautiful and the ship will be decorated to the utmost at this time of year.

We had a small hiccup with no permanent crop space and room available, but I know we are going to have a wonderful trip and I can wait to see my previous cruising buddies and to welcome my new cruising friends.

We will be doing our workshops in the specialty restaurant called Blu and we have the room from 11:00am until 4:00pm on the days at sea. We will have a lot to do in a shorter time, but I am confident we can all handle it.

Above is the schedule for our activities. I have also added and little meet and greet about 10:00pm to say hello in case I don’t see you at dinner. I think most of us will be dining together. We will meet at 11:00am the next day at the Main Dining Room, deck 3.

Most of the materials I will be suppling, but you will need to bring some items as follows:

Paper Trimmer
Small Scissors
Tweezers (optional)
Wet and Dry glue
Small Pkg. Wet Ones
Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe (9 Cards to Exchange with Each Other)

Connect with us on Facebook.....via our Events Link.
Chat with your fellow cruisers about your upcoming trip. Go Here.

travel insurance
If you have not already purchased travel insurance, we recommend that you do. Insurance covers you in case you had to cancel due to a medical reason or death in the family. It also covers your baggage, emergency evacuation and more.

You can find a document of coverage by clicking here.

What you'll need...

...Personal Packing List

  • Proof of Citizenship
    • Option #1: *RECOMMENDED* Passport (valid at least 6 months after you return) & a drivers license
    • Option #2: A CERTIFIED birth certificate with a raised seal + a government issued photo ID such as a drivers license {plus, a bridging document if the name on your drivers license and birth certificate do not match - such as a marriage license}
    • Non US Citizens are required to have a passport.
  • e-Docs & Set Sail Pass, luggage tags, Transfer/Hotel Vouchers
  • Shore Excursion Tickets (if you booked your excursions through Dream Vacations/Shore Excursions Group)
  • Casual clothes for during the day - dress in layers as the temperatures can change through out the day and will vary from port to port.
  • 2 Semi-Formal, 2 Smart Casual & 4 Casual outfits for dinner
  • A light jacket in case the crop room is chilly
  • Work-out clothes
  • Bathing suit, cover up & sunscreen
  • Camera & extra batteries
  • Pajamas
  • Toiletries (hair-dryer, soap and shampoo are provided)
  • Tennis shoes & flip-flops
  • Lighted alarm clock (or you can use the Wake-up call system)
  • Celebrity Cruise Line allows you to bring 2 bottles of wine (750 mL) per stateroom onboard on embarkation day; subject to corkage fees. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.  These must be CARRIED on! If you put them in your checked luggage, your suitcases will be held in security.

...Crafters Packing List

There will not be dedicated crafting space for "open crop" on this cruise. All classes will take place in the main dining room, deck 3.

Deb will bring the following to share: Copic Markers, Die Cut Machine

**Be sure to pack all sharp objects in your CHECKED Luggage, all together in a plastic bag**

The following supplies are suggested for your classes. Subject to change.

  • Tons of your favorite adhesives - various types - wet & dry
  • Scissors (blades must be less than 4 inches long) + Fussy Cutting Scissors with fine tip
  • 12" Personal Trimmer
  • Pop Dots
  • Tweezers
  • Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe (9 Cards to Exchange with Each Other)
  • Wet-wipes to clean your hands and table
  • Optional: Battery powered crafting light

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