7 - Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Roundtrip Orlando, Florida on Royal Caribbean's
"Freedom of Seas"
"Dear family & friends, we would be honored if you join us on the Spong Family Celebration Cruise setting sail on July 29 - August 5, 2012 to celebrate my BIG birthday, Samantha Remilekun's 1st and Tim's birthday too.
There's fun to be had by everyone - cruising, fine dining, wining & clubbing, island hopping & sightseeing, fantastic shopping, etc., and a special 3-4 day pre-cruise trip to Disney World! Leaving from Orlando, Florida, cruise destinations include Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten in the Eastern Caribbean."
T3 Travels, our family's Travel Agency for the past three years will coordinate the celebration cruise. Since my sister, Yemi Akinde, is our cruise counsellor, you're in excellent hands with T3 Travels. In addition to the fantastic group cruise rate, each room will receive a bottle of wine or sparkling wine.
The best vacation bar none, Freedom of the Seas is a floating all-inclusive resort. The cruise fare covers accommodation, transportation to three beautiful Islands with a rich cultural heritage, all meals (gourmet) and a wide variety of activities and entertainment all for about $190.00 per person per day.
Cruising is all about giving you the freedom of choice to vacation the way you want. Cruising has something for everyone, it'll take you on an adventure you won't soon forget, provides lots of choices and bargains for the shopping enthusiast, pamper yourself at the world class Spa or just relax by the pool with a good book.
  
Onboard Freedom of the Seas, kids are entertained by the dedicated Adventure Ocean crew who make sure each child has a GREAT time with activities such as pirate night. Your kids will also be entertained by the Dreamworks entertainment featuring dine with characteristics such as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and much more!
  
Ship Highlights:
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- Enjoy Broadway style entertainment at the 1,320 seat Arcadia Theater
- Surf hundreds of feet above the sea on our FlowRider®
- Relax in the Solarium's cantilevered whirlpools, extending 12 feet beyond the sides of the ship and/or
- Pamper and rejuvenate yourself at the Day Spa & Fitness Center
- Explore the colorful H2O Zone waterpark, complete with interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall
- Challenge yourself on our rock-climbing wall
- Spar with an experienced instructor in the full-size Everlast boxing ring
- Take a walk down the Royal Promenade - it's Main Street U.S.A., right in the middle of the ocean
- Shoot some hoops at the full-size basket ball court
- Practice your game at the 9-hole miniature golf course.
- Stay connected while at sea using our wireless internet connection throughout the ship.
- Dance the night away at a world-class nightclub
- Sample cuisine and wines from around the world in a spectacular three-story dining room
- Share a romantic meal at one of our specialty restaurants such as Portofino Italian Restaurant, Chops Grille
- Enjoy a juicy burger and fries at Johnny Rockets®
- Learn to skate backwards on our ice-skating rink
- Give the kids a vacation to remember with our award-winning Adventure Ocean® Youth Program including teen-only area, Fuel and Living Room
- Get your game on in the sports pool
- Share a bottle of wine with new friends at Vintages, our wine bar
- Take lady luck with you as you play cards or slot machines at Casino Royale
- Hoist your favorite ale or lager at our unique British-themed pub
- Stop by Ben & Jerry's® ice cream for cool treats in a rotating selection of fabulous flavors
Destination Highlights:
Cocoa Cay, Bahamas is a wonderland of adventure with white sandy beaches. This private tropical paradise offers activities such as parasailing, an Aqua Park or just relax on the beach for an island style barbecue.
While the beaches and ocean are beautiful, there is one thing that really sets St. Thomas apart - shopping. Browse through the shop-lined streets of Charlotte Amalie and find out why St. Thomas is called the "duty-free shopping capital of the world." Shop for duty-free trinkets and bargains on everything from liquor to imported china and crystal. Visitors can bring home $1,200 in merchandise without paying duty - twice the limit of most of the Caribbean.
St. Maarten offers endless stretches of beach, beautiful landscapes and great shopping as well. There are about 500 duty-free shops on St. Maarten with prices 25% to 50% below those in the U.S. The selection of jewelry and watches is premier on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. Friendly competition between merchants guarantees excellent prices on emeralds, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, gold and silver.
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Cruise Itinerary:
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Location |
Arrival |
Departure |
| Sunday, July 29, 2012 |
Port Canaveral, Florida |
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04:30 PM |
| Monday, July 30, 2012 |
Cococay, Bahamas |
07:00 AM |
04:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 |
Cruising |
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| Wednesday, August 1, 2012 |
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
11:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
| Thursday, August 2, 2012 |
Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Friday, August 3, 2012 |
Cruising |
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| Saturday, August 4, 2012 |
Cruising |
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| Sunday, August 5, 2012 |
Port Canaveral, Florida |
06:00 AM |
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Group Cruise Rate:
The maximum occupancy for staterooms on Freedom of the Seas is 4 passengers. Thus if you are a family of 5 or more, you would need to book two cabins to accommodate everyone. However, since this is a family and friends cruise, the second stateroom can be shared by another family who exceeds the occupancy limits. There are several room categories to suit any style and budget.
Balcony Stateroom: $1,759.71 per person (1st & 2nd) $1,099.71 per person (3rd & 4th)
Balcony Stateroom: $1,609.71 per person (1st & 2nd) doubles only
Ocean-view Stateroom: Available by request only at prevailing prices.
Promenade: $1,339.71 per person (1st & 2nd) This room accommodates only two guests.
Inside Stateroom: $1,069.71 per person (1st & 2nd) doubles only.
The group cruise rate above includes accommodation, food, entertainment, ship amenities, childrens program, room service, cruise fare, government taxes and agency Fees!
The cruise rate however does not include the following: spa treatments, all alcoholic drinks, casino, specialty restaurants and gratuity. Specialty restaurants charge a minimal cover charge of between $15 - $25. Dining at the specialty restaurants is optional although they offer a more personal dining experience. The main dining and the buffet style Windjhammer Cafe and other meal stations offer enough variety of food that you do not need to dine at the specialty restaurants. Gratuity is for the many wonderful people who work tirelessly to make your cruise experience a memorable one.
Travel insurance is optional and not included in the cruise rate. However, T3 Travels highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment from unforseen circumstances. Please ask for it!
Deposit and Payment Details:
A Deposit of $285.00 per person is needed by February 10, 2012 to reserve your stateroom. Cabins are selling fast so we encourage you to secure your booking with a deposit as soon as possible but before February 10, 2012. The cruise rate is not GUARANTEED and thus subject to change until the full deposit has been applied to the booking.
Interest free monthly payments are available to make it easier for you. We encourage you take advantage of this free service. Final Payment is due May 1, 2012. Deposit is Non-Refundable. Name changes and/or cancellation will incur a fee.
We accept all major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. For non US residents who wish to pay by bank wire transfers please email jakinde@t3travels.com for the account details.
Passport and Immigration:
Please check with the US consulate on the procedures for acquiring a US visa.T3 Travels recommends all guests passports should be valid for at least six months prior to travel. As of August 2011, cruise visas are not required for Nigerian citizens to Bahamas and The Netherlands Antilles. US Virgin Islands requires a tourist visa for citizens of Nigeria.
Although visas are not required for two of the three destinations at the moment, we encourage you to check with the nearest consulate from time to time before the cruise. For
Cruise Contact:
Email Yemi Akinde at jakinde@t3travels.com with the subject heading "Spong Family Celebration Cruise" or call 1(800) 790-3418, 1(301) 526-5699 for more information and to reserve your cruise.
Airline Contact (Nigeria):
Email Toyin Ndiomu, Travopt@yahoo.com, Travel Options Limited Nigeria to coordinate your flights from Nigeria. You may also call her on 08023229968, 08191467505, 08058033822, 01-8521159, or 01-7941557. Travel Options office address is Ground floor, Mintydale house No 45 Berkeley Street, Onikan Lagos, Nigeria
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