[Cruise Information Page] Leaving From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Port Everglades) onboard INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS Visiting: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Cruising Cozumel, Mexico Cruising Fort Lauderdale, Florida Ship Website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/independence-ofthe-seas Cruise Price Information We have reserved a limited number of balcony and outside cabins for the course. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, October 10, 2018 to guarantee cabin rate. Cabins are subject to availability and may sell out prior to the October 10, 2018 deadline. Cabins booked after October 10, 2018 are subject to availability and price at the time of booking. To receive your discounted cruise fare, please contact Vivian Rydz at 866.554.8484 or 305.773.3050 and ask for the special WPSA package. (Credit cards only for payment) Email address: vivian@cruisewithvivian.com Price includes cabin, all meals (except specialty restaurants), port fees and gratuities. Beverages are additional unless a beverage package is purchased. Balcony Cabin (Category 2D) $714.99 per person Maximum of 2 people Outside Cabin (Category 8N) $914.99 per person Maximum of 2 people Cabins for 3 or 4 people are based on availability Ask Vivian (Travel Agent) for further information Cabins for 1 person are available - Ask Vivian (Travel Agent) for further information Optional Items: Beverage Package $260 per person. Note: If purchased by one adult, all other adults in same cabin must also purchase.
Wi-Fi Package - $64.00 per device Travel Insurance o $59.00 per person Balcony Cabin o $29.00 per person Outside Cabin Cruise Cancellation schedule: On or before Sunday, October 21, 2018 - $100.00 per guest On or before Thursday, November 22, 2018-50% of fare per guest On or before Saturday, December 8, 2018-75% of fare per guest After Saturday, December 8, 2018 100% of total fare per guest including course registration fee if applicable. General Information Roommate paring is not available. It is the responsibility of the attendee to identify a roommate. Posted fares are charged regardless of the person s age. Valid passport and credit card are required to check-in. Individual cruise confirmations will be sent by Royal Caribbean with your cabin assignment and other information relevant to the cruise. The cruise fare includes meals, except in specialty restaurants. See website for details. Beverages are not included in the cruise fare. A beverage package that includes alcohol and non-alcohol drinks is available at $260 per person. Please note that if purchased by one adult in the cabin all other adults in the cabin must also purchase the beverage package. The group dinner seating is at 8:30 pm in the Main Dining Room. The group will be seated in the same area of the dining room. You may elect to eat in a different venue or specialty restaurant. Specialty restaurant reservations can be made online after you have received your cabin confirmation. There is a formal night on Friday, January 4 th. Passengers can disembark the ship any time after 8:00 am 8:30 am depending on when the ship clears customs. Thursday, January 3, 2019 - Departure Day - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Departs: 4:30 PM Boarding should start around 11:00 am. Check-in required by 3:00 pm. Friday, January 4, 2019 - At Sea Meeting Day & Cruising Meeting 7:45 am 3:30 pm Aruba/Barbados Meeting Room Deck 2 (Attendees should eat breakfast prior to the start of the meeting)
One Hour Conference Cocktail Party 7:15 pm 8:15 pm for all WPSA cruise participants Oliver or Twist Lounge Deck 14 (Ship Aft) Formal night in the main dining room. Things to do on Friday The Perfect Storm A TWISTING TURNING ADVENTURE Grab a buddy and plunge through three stories of twisting, turning thrills to the bottom of the dual racer slides Typhoon and Cyclone. The conditions are just right for The Perfect Storm. FlowRider HANG TEN, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Catch a wave right onboard with FlowRider, our 40-foot-long surf simulator, or cheer on friends from stadium seating with prime wipeout views. Surf s up! Saturday, January 5, 2019 - Cozumel, Mexico Arrives: 7:30 AM Departs: 6:00 PM MEXICAN HEART AND CARIBBEAN SOUL Cozumel blends Mexican culture with Caribbean vibes. You can explore its Maya roots in Tulum or discover a secret world of sea life as you snorkel beneath the waves in Chankanaab. And there s no better way to close out a day of adventure than with an ice cold michelada and a beachside massage at Playa Mia. Things to do on Saturday Temple Trekking Get up close and personal with Maya history at San Gervasio, the largest ancient Maya site on Cozumel, which dates back to as early as A.D. 300. Dive Into Adventure At Chankanaab National Park, you ll find everything from snorkeling and scuba to swimming with dolphins. Natural Thrills Reconnect with nature while wandering the endless mangroves, beaches and reefs in Punta Sur National Park during your Cozumel cruise. Local Cuisine
Cozumel s cuisine is dominated by Mexican, American and international cuisine. Fresh seafood is always a good choice, and so is the cochinita pibil a slow-roasted, highly seasoned pork dish. Cool off with a michelada, made with beer and freshly squeezed lime juice over ice in a salt-rimmed glass. Or keep it traditional with Mexico s signature spirit, tequila. Shopping For great deals and guaranteed stores, walk along the waterfront on Avenue Rafael E. Melgar, a mile-long strip in San Miguel. And be sure to check out the Chile Tequila Factory for a sampling of Mexico s favorite spirit. INSIDER TIP Remember to tip between 10% and 15%. Sunday, January 6, 2019 At Sea - Meeting Day & Cruising Meeting 7:45 am 3:15 pm Aruba/Barbados Meeting Room Deck 2 (Attendees should eat breakfast prior to the start of the meeting) Things to do on Sunday Izumi A FAR EAST FEAST Say Konnichiwa to a reimagined favorite. Sushi, sashimi and more, all made-to-order with intense flavors, the best ingredients and impeccable presentation. Now that s fresh. Sugar Beach TREAT YOURSELF Treat your sweet tooth to every candy under the sun plus a few sugarcoated surprises. Sugar Beach is stocked to max candy capacity with all your favorite confections. Monday, January 7, 2019 Arrival Day Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrives: 7:00 AM INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS - GRAB A HOLD OF BOLD This is a firm "no" to FOMO. The new Independence of the Seas is overflowing with bolder ways to fill your time between islands. Now you ll never run out of things to do or places to treat your taste buds. Gear up for a glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff in Battle for Planet Z. Catch a wave on the FlowRider surf simulator and race down The Perfect Storm dueling waterslides. Indulge your sweet tooth at Sugar Beach or feast on made-to-order rolls at Izumi Hibachi & Sushi.
Sky Pad NO LIMIT LAUNCHING Strap in, put on your virtual reality headset and soar high into the sky for gravity-defying fun at Sky Pad. Whether you re smashing candies in a sugar-coated world or traveling light years into the future this brand-new bungee trampoline experience opens up a whole new universe of possibility. Fish & Ships IT S CRUNCH TIME Order up batter-fried favorites at Fish & Ships the new seafood spot that s just within splashing distance of the pool. Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z LASER FOCUS FUN In a far-flung galaxy in a distant future, two forces are set to collide in Battle for Planet Z. Grab your intergalactic gear for a stellar time in Studio B. Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade GAME ON At Playmakers, it s all about winning whether you re watching your home team on screen, making your own legendary plays at the arcade or refueling on your game-day favorites.