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Book Royal Caribbean’s Airfare
Air2Sea:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Air2Sea". These rates are subject to change until locked in. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. Royal Caribbean 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 Air2Sea reservation, go to https://www.royalcaribbean.com/flights/bookFlights 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 (Brilliance of the Seas) and sailing date (02NOV2024) in order to book. Once booked, Cruise & Crop will receive notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.
Air2Sea is the only air booking site that Cruise & Crop recommends. For FAQs on Choice Air and their flight assurance policies, click here. |
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Book your own air
Book the pre-cruise and/or post-cruise hotel through Cruise & Crop / Dream Vacations.
Royal Caribbean 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. |
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Book your own air and arrive on 11/2/24.
Book Royal Caribbean Transfers
If you book your own flights, flights must arrive at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY) airport no later than 1:00 p.m. on 11/2/24 and leave no earlier than 12:30 p.m. on 11/9/24. Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $50 pp. The deadline to add transfers is 10/18/24.
NOTE: If you do everything on your own and want to find your own transportation to the pier, please note that the Port of New Orleans is 16 miles (25 minutes) from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY). Visit https://flymsy.com/ground-transportation/ for a list of Shuttles, Taxis and Rental companies. Taxicabs are available at all cruise terminals on cruise days. Cruise & Crop does not operate or control in any respect the services provided by these companies, nor does it guarantee their performance. |
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Drive to the Pier
Parking Fees: $20/day for vehicles up to 20 feet in length
The total fee for the time the vehicle will be parked is due on entry. They accept cash, Visa and Mastercard. Debit cards are not accepted.
Pier Address:
PORT NOLA
Julia Street Cruise Ship Terminal #2
920 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70160
DRIVING:
From New Orleans International Airport and I-10: Take I-10 East to New Orleans, follow the signs for Westbank (Business 90) as you approach downtown. Exit at Tchoupitoulas St./South Peters St. exit. Continue to Convention Center Blvd. Right on Convention Center Blvd. Continue to Henderson St. Left on Henderson St. Continue to Port of New Orleans Place. Left on Port of New Orleans Place to cruise terminals.
For Guests Being Dropped Off at Terminal (not parking):
Turn right on Convention Center Blvd. Turn left on Henderson St. Turn left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia Street Cruise Ship Terminal.
For Guests Parking at Terminal:
Turn right on Convention Center Blvd. Turn left on Henderson Street. Turn left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia Street Cruise Ship Terminal. You will drop off your luggage with SeaCap in front of Julia St. and then be directed to WHALE LOT for parking (left onto Julia St. at the stop sign).
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class schedule
The schedule is subject to change. All classes/crops will take place on deck 5, mid-ship (with access through the Photo Gallery). You'll be in the Adriatic & Baltic Conference Rooms.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 2, 2024: Boarding / New Orleans, Louisiana
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Boarding
- 1:00 pm Cabins available
- 4:00 pm Set Sail (Departure)
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- 7:00 pm Meet & Greet (Conference Room)
- Do Not Bring Supplies Until Move In
- 8:00 pm Crop Room Move In (Conference Room)
- Bring Your Basic Supplies & Swaps
- 8:30 pm Coffee & Cookies Service (Conference Room)
- Swaps & Chat While Everyone Gets Set Up
- 9:00 pm Crop Room Open 24/7
Sunday, November 3, 2024 / At Sea
- 9:00 am Coffee & Danish Service (Conference Room)
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am Group Photo
- Class I – Travel Planner / "Assembly & Embellishments"
- Lunch On Your Own
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Class II – Travel Planner / Die Cuts, Designing & Getting Creative
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- 8:30 pm Coffee & Cookies Service (Conference Room)
Monday, November 4, 2024 / Cozumel, Mexico
- 9:00 am – 7:00pm Port: Cozumel, Mexico
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- 8:30 pm Coffee & Cookies Service (Conference Room)
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 / Costa Maya, Mexico
- 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Port: Costa Maya, Mexico
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- 8:30 pm Coffee & Cookies Service (Conference Room)
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 / George Town, Grand Cayman
- 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Port: George Town, Grand Cayman
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- 8:30 pm Coffee & Cookies Service (Conference Room)
Thursday, November 7, 2024 / At Sea
- 9:00 am Coffee & Danish Service (Conference Room)
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Class III – Crop In A Box / “Assembly & Embellishments”
- Lunch On Your Own
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Class IV – Crop In A Box / “Continued”
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- 8:30 pm Coffee & Cookies Service (Conference Room)
Friday, November 8, 2024 / At Sea
- 9:00 am Coffee & Danish Service (Conference Room)
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am Sherri will be available to assist with projects.
- Die Cuts, Die Cutting Machine, Stamps and Blocks will be available for use.
- Lunch On Your Own
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sherri will be available to assist with projects.
- Die Cuts, Machine, Stamps and Blocks will be available for use.
- 5:00 pm Crop Room CLOSES
- 5:30 pm Dining (Group Request)
- Relax & Enjoy On Your Own
Saturday, November 9, 2024: Departing / New Orleans, Louisiana
What to Expect
Meet & Greet
- Get into your Cabins, Explore the Ship and then join us in the Conference Room for the Meet & Greet at 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Do Not Bring Supplies to the Meet & Greet, this will be an opportunity to meet all the croppers, be wowed by the projects we are going to create, get a feel for your crop space, receive your project packets, discuss classes and ask questions.
Crop Room Move In
- This is the time to bring your Basic Supply Kit and any swaps you have created, space is limited, so please plan accordingly. There are two large projects being provided for you, and the opportunity to get “more creative” with those projects if you have time. For those of you who plan to crop in lieu of going to port/excursions, please leave any additional personal projects you bring in your cabin and bring them to the crop room when you have time to work on them. Again, space is very limited.
Cookies & Coffee Service
- Our First Cookies & Coffee Service will be at 8:30 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Feel free to exchange artist trading cards or any handmade craft. This is not a requirement, but you may do so if you wish to participate. We are currently hosting 15 croppers; this number may change.
Crop Room Hours
- The Crop Room (Conference Room) will be officially open after the Meet & Greet, bring your supplies, get set up and will remain open 24/7 for your crafting pleasure.
Crop Room Information
- The Crop Room (Conference Room) will be open 24/7 starting at 9pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024 (After Move In – See Schedule); however, there will not be a designated person in the room at all times, do not leave valuables in the Crop Room.
- Conference Room tables are 6 feet wide. 2 persons per table.
- Space is LIMITED. Bring what is on the supply list.
- If you are cold natured, bring a sweater.
- If you are hot natured, wear short sleeves.
- Crop Room CLOSES at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 8, 2024. No exceptions, please plan accordingly.
Classes
- Classes will be offered as scheduled and will start on time. Unfortunately, due to our busy schedule, make up classes are not being offered.
- Class Kits are precut and somewhat self-explanatory; however, “being creative” is hard to teach from a picture. Your participation in class will pay off!
- Samples will be available 24/7 in the Crop Room at a designated location. You make take pictures of the samples; however, please do not remove them from their designated location.
- Die Cuts, Die Cutting Machine, Stamps and Blocks will be used during the class times, this is being provided for the class times only as the items are expensive and will not be left in the Crop Room 24/7.
- Please bring the best version of yourself to class!
Hostesses
- Sherri Owens, owner of Scrapbooking Life, will be teaching all classes and be present in the crop room mainly on the “At Sea Days”. This will be a fun filled busy week and we want everyone to have a great time!
- Tammy Brantley will assist during classes.
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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 & 3 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)
- Royal Caribbean 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
For the Open Cropping 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.
Sherri will be bringing the following items to share: Dies, embossing folders, stamps, blocks, variety of inks and die cutting machine (Tim Holtz Vagabond).
**Be sure to pack all sharp objects in your CHECKED Luggage, all together in a plastic bag**
Please bring the following supplies so that you can complete your projects. Subject to change.
- Adhesive
- Foam Tape or Pop Dots
- Dry Glue (Tape Runner)
- Scor-Tape or Red Tape
- Wet Glue with Thin Applicator (Art Glitter Glue or a Zig Glue Pen)
- Scissors
- Cruise line requires 4” blade or less. (Standard Scissors)
- Fussy Cutting Scissors
- Paper Trimmer (12”)
- If you have the Creative Memories Trimmer with decorative exchanging blades, it would give you more options, but not required.
- Pencil
- Tweezers
- Journaling Pen (Black or Brown)
- Water Pen (Refillable Pen with a brush applicator)
- Ruler (12”)
- Craft Mat
- Roll up style, that can be used at your work space. There are all different brands, bring what you are comfortable with.
- Wet Wipes to clean your work space.
- Ink for Stamping
- Black, Waterproof Ink (Recommend StazOn or VersaFine Clair)
- Inks and Applicators for Distressing and Creating
- Samples are completed using these Tim Holtz Distress Ink Colors. I have placed an asterisk next to the ones I used the most. Please do not bring oxides due to space limitations and the mess they create. Application can be made with sponge or dauber.
- Antique Linen
- Black Soot *
- Crushed Olive *
- Evergreen Bough *
- Faded Jeans *
- Fossilized Amber
- Frayed Burlap
- Iced Spruce *
- Lost Shadow *
- Old Paper
- Peeled Paint
- Rustic Wilderness
- Saltwater Taffy
- Shabby Shutters
- Tattered Rose *
- Unchartered Mariner
- Victorian Velvet *
- Vintage Photo *
- Weathered Wood
There will not be a store on-board so be sure to bring enough cardstock, adhesives and embellishments.
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