Exceptional Adventures WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Saturday-Saturday JANUARY 28, 2017-FEBRUARY 4, 2017 You MUST have a passport to travel! Passport cards are NOT acceptable! Please bring your VALID passport, as it is required to travel. AIRLINE & CRUISE LINE REGULATIONS REQUIRE ALL GUESTS TO HAVE A VALID PASSPORT! Guests & staff who fail to bring their VALID Passport will be sent home and no refund will be given. No refund will be issued if the traveler is refused boarding due to lack of proper identification. DATES: JANUARY 28, 2017-FEBRUARY 4, 2017 DEPARTURE: Please meet the Exceptional Adventures Tour Coordinator near the SOUTHWEST ticket counter upstairs inside the Pittsburgh Int l Airport on SATURDAY January 28, 2017 at 4:00AM! Please do NOT check in your bags prior to meeting the Exceptional Adventures Tour Coordinator. Please bring your VALID PASSPORT, as it is required to travel. AIRLINE REGULATIONS & CRUISE LINES REQUIRE ALL GUESTS TO HAVE A VALID PASSPORT. No Exceptional Adventures staff will be at the airport prior to 4:00 AM! Please walk guest(s) into the Airport to meet the Tour Coordinator. ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURES TOUR COORDINATOR AND MUST GO THROUGH THE AIRLINE CHECK-IN AND TSA SECURITY PROCESS AS A GROUP! NO GUESTS ARE TO CHECK IN INDEPENDENTLY OR GO THROUGH TSA SECURITY BY THEMSELVES! RETURN: FLIGHT INFORMATION: Please meet returning guests at the SOUTHWEST Baggage Claim INSIDE THE AIRPORT at 8:50 PM on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2017 Please meet the Exceptional Adventures Tour Coordinator near the SOUTHWEST ticket counter upstairs inside the Pittsburgh Int l Airport on at 4:00AM on SATURDAY January 28, 2017 at 4:00AM! Southwest Airlines Flight Information: FLIGHT ITINERARY: Date Flight # City Pair Time Stops 28-Jan-2017 SOUTHWEST 4013 PIT/BWI 610A-730A Nonstop 28-Jan-2017 SOUTHWEST 4797 BWI/MCO 815A-1040A Nonstop 4-Feb-2017 SOUTHWEST 5909 MCO/ATL 440P-610P Nonstop 4-Feb-2017 SOUTHWEST 1318 ATL/PIT 715P-850P Nonstop M O R E > > > >
DRESS: Please wear nice casual clothing and comfortable shoes on the plane, such as jeans and a t-shirt. We recommend when guests are brought to the airport wearing their heavy winter coats that the staff /guardians please take their coats home with them. This will eliminate the potential of their coats getting lost or left on the airplane. Please remember to bring the guest s coats with you when picking the guest up at the airport on their return trip! We recommend that you pack in your suitcase or wear on the plane a light jacket or sweater. PLEASE PACK: One SMALL-sized rolling / wheeled suitcase or duffel bag! Each guest must be able to carry his / her own luggage!! Please do not pack valuables as Exceptional Adventures cannot be responsible for them. NO CARRY-ON LUGGAGE WILL BE ACCEPTED! THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR LARGE AND OVER-WEIGHT BAGS! ALL SUITCASES MUST WEIGH LESS THAN 50 POUNDS OR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE WILL APPLY!! Guests who travel with luggage exceeding size of bags Up to 62.0 linear inches (157cm) L + W + H and 50.0 lbs (23 kg) per bag (total length + width + height) will be charged at the rate of $150 per piece for travel. PLEASE PACK: One SMALL-sized rolling / wheeled suitcase or duffel bag! Each guest must be able to carry his / her own luggage! NO CARRY-ONS!! Comfortable shoes for walking! Underclothing & sleepwear Light jacket or sweater (packed in suitcase or wear on the plane) Toilet articles, including shampoo & soap (small travel size required) Eight (8) casual outfits (Shirts, Shorts & Jeans) Seven (7) dresser outfits (Women: dress slacks, dresses, skirts, dress tops and dress shoes. Men: dress slacks, collared shirts, suit coat, tie and closed-toed shoes.) Please pack a small carry-on bag inside of your suitcase. Since suitcases are collected the last night of our cruise, don't forget to pack a small overnight bag for carrying need-to-have items and your uunderclothing & sleepwear. Swimsuit, flip-flops & beach towel (Don t forget your sunscreen!) Sunglasses & camera, if you wish Cozumel Mexico, George Town Grand Cayman, Orcho Rios Jamaica are pretty warm this time of year. On average, the highs range in the upper 70's in January. Call Exceptional Adventures the week before the trip and we can pull up the weather forecast for you so that you can pack accordingly. M O R E > > > >
WHAT NOT TO PACK/ BRING: NO CARRY-ONS!! Please do not pack valuables, as Exceptional Adventures will not be responsible for them. Also, do not bring any cell phones, laptops or electronics! SPENDING MONEY: The tour fee includes airfare, hotel, all meals, gratuities and attractions. Guests need only to bring money for souvenirs & snacks. ($300.00 suggested) QUESTIONS: Please call the Exceptional Adventures office at: 412-446-0713 Cell phone to call during the tour: 412-287-1472 Depending on where the ship is at any given moment, we may or may not have a phone signal. When we do have one, it's coming through an at-sea provider and is considered a roaming charge by our cell carrier. This number should only be called in an emergency! EARLY ARRIVAL: No Exceptional Adventures staff will be at the airport prior to 4:00AM! Please walk guest(s) into the Airport to meet Tour Coordinator. LATE ARRIVALS AND RETURNS: Please meet the Exceptional Adventures Tour Coordinator near the SOUTHWEST ticket counter upstairs inside the Pittsburgh Int l Airport on at 4:00AM on SATURDAY January 28, 2017 at 4:00AM! ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURES TOUR COORDINATOR AND MUST GO THROUGH THE AIRLINE CHECK-IN AND TSA SECURITY PROCESS AS A GROUP! NO GUESTS ARE TO CHECK IN INDEPENDENTLY OR GO THROUGH TSA SECURITY BY THEMSELVES! Please meet returning guests at the SOUTHWEST Baggage Claim INSIDE THE AIRPORT at 8:50 PM on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2017 GUESTS WHO ARE NOT PICKED UP UPON COMPLETION OF A TOUR CAUSE A SERIOUS INCONVENIENCE FOR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS WHO MUST REMAIN WITH THEM UNTIL SOMEONE IS CONTACTED AND ARRIVES TO PICK THEM UP. GUESTS WHO ARE NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF OUR SCHEDULED RETURN, WILL BE BILLED A CHARGE OF $35.00 PER HOUR. LOCAL GUESTS WHO MUST BE DRIVEN HOME WILL BE BILLED $50.00 PLUS THE HOURLY CHARGE. CANCELLATIONS: Flight & Cruise tours: No-shows or cancellations less than 75 days before departure are non-refundable. Guests & staff who fail to bring their VALID state-issued photo ID will be sent home and no refund will be given. No refund will be issued if the traveler is refused boarding due to lack of proper identification. ALL TOO FREQUENTLY GUESTS MISS TOURS DUE TO STAFF ERRORS AT THEIR AGENCIES. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURES WILL NOT GIVE REFUNDS UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exceptional Adventures MEDICATION(S) All medications must be given to the Tour Coordinator upon arrival at the airport. Exceptional Adventures cannot be responsible for medications not given directly to the Tour Coordinator. Medications must be in the original prescription bottles or pharmacy pre-package trip meds! Home visit sheets, MARS or notes listing time of dosage are required. Some pharmacies offer special labeling and packaging for client off-site trips! Please send only the amount of medication needed for the tour. Medication in metal boxes or blister packs will NOT be accepted. If you are pre pouring your medications, they must have a label including the guest s name and time of doses. Any other ways will NOT be accepted. Some pharmacies offer special labeling and packaging for client off-site trips! Morning & Afternoon medications should be given prior to boarding the plane or pre-poured and given to the Tour Coordinator. You must notify the Tour Coordinator at the airport that you have a Pre- Poured medication that needs to be given before 6:00pm! Exceptional Adventures will begin with 6:00 PM dosages. If you have any questions, please call the office. *Guests requiring insulin injections must contact our office prior to the tour to confirm arrangements. *Guests bringing Oxygen on trips must contact our office prior to the tour to confirm arrangements.
Avoiding Seasickness Seasickness has symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting, it can certainly put a damper on your cruise fun. Motion sickness is thought to be caused by the visual disorientation resulting from being on an object in motion (ship) competing against our body's natural inclination for balance. Whatever the technical cause, the majority of cruisers are familiar with how rough; rocking seas can leave us feeling less than our best. Scientific studies have shown that some folks become seasick by suggestion. They simply convince themselves that being on a ship will make them ill. On the other hand, for those who can forget about it, it's often smooth sailing. Some people have a genuine proclivity for motion sickness and will undoubtedly suffer more during rough seas. If you have a propensity to motion sickness or are concerned that you might develop symptoms, arm yourself with preventive measures beforehand. Over-the-counter drugs used to deter and/or treat include Dramamine, Meclizine (common name Bonine) or diphenhydramine (commonly known as Benadryl). On some ships these are sold, but we recommend that you bring these medications ahead of time! Buy a wristband to prevent symptoms from occurring. Wristbands, sold at drugstores under such brand names as Sea-Band and BioBands, contain a hard round knob that gently presses against an acupressure point in your wrist, purported to control vomiting and nausea.
Exceptional Adventures WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Saturday-Saturday JANUARY 28, 2017-FEBRUARY 4, 2017 Guests will enjoy luxurious accommodations, exceptional dining and an endless array of activities on The Norwegian Epic cruise ship. Awarded Best Cruise Ship-Entertainment The Epic keeps the bar high with two new Broadway shows, a multi-slide Aqua Park featuring the largest bowl slide at sea and the new Splash Golf interactive water-based game for all age groups. Guests will also enjoy gourmet meals, snacks, gaming on the ships casino, Broadway shows, theme nights, dancing, swimming, & port calls including Cozumel, Mexico, Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Great Stirrup Cay Island, Bahamas DAY # 1 DEPART -AT SEA DAY # 2 RELAXING DAY AT SEA DAY # 3 COZUMEL MEXICO-SHOPPING & TOURING DAY #4 GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMEN WE WILL VISIT HELL ON GRAND CAYMAN, A VILLAGE KNOWN FOR ITS INFERNAL ROCK FORMATIONS. WE WILL ALSO VISIT A ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE FARM. DAY # 5 ORCHO RIOS, JAMAICA - SHOPPING & TOURING DAY # 6 RELAXING DAY AT SEA DAY # 7 GREAT STIRRUP CAY, BAHAMAS-TIME AT THE BEACH! WE WILL SWIM IN THE CLEAR-BLUE WATER AND RELAX ON THE WHITE-SAND BEACH. DAY #8 DEPART