[NFBMO] FW: 7 Day Caribbean cruise update

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Subject: 7 Day Caribbean cruise update

7 day Caribbean cruise update.

Hello Fellow Adventures and Cruise Enthusiast.

I hope you are doing well and resting after attending the National
Convention in Orlando. I've had multiple inquiries about the upcoming cruise
set for March 2025. It is for real, it is still available for anyone wishing
to participate and have fun come March.

Here is a current update about the itinerary for the ship and ports we will
be stopping at.

We have a good group who have already committed to where we have 8 cabins
assigned with a little over 16 individuals as of July. I know this number
will grow from the interest I've gathered from others at National
Convention, so please read and reserve your spot aboard the Royal Caribbean,
Symphony of the Sea cruise ship

Please share this cruise info with your family and friends they may want to
sail with you! Just copy and paste this link and email it to them!

>From our Travel agent about three websites, she uses for discounted
excursions;

Please call for current cabin rates and registration.  Renita Claud
757-472-5076  (Text Me)

Let's talk about Shore Excursions- Once you are assigned a confirmation
number you can start to book your activities while you are visiting each
port (island).
I offer 3 discounted websites for you to book directly using the weblinks I
am providing. You can only book using the links I am providing to receive
these discounts!

You will want to search these websites by entering the date and destination
as indicated below. I will make it easy by searching the first port for you
Be mindful of the ship departure time. I would plan to be back on board 1-2
hours before the ship departs. I do not advise that you select a shore
excursion that is more than 4 hours long! Once you find something you like
call me so that I can answer any questions that you may have.

Please Note- Coco Cay, Bahamas is Royal Caribbean's private island. This
will be a beach/ pool day no need for an excursion. I will send information
about Perfect Day @ Coco Cay in my next email!

Date of Arrive SAT, March 8th - Miami, FL. Hotel stay, at special rate, with
a shuttle service from the airport to the hotel, and from the hotel to the
shipping port for boarding. For those who wish to check-out the Miami FUN!
And be rested for boarding the ship, come Sunday.

Ship Port Depart itinerary;

SUN, MAR 9 - Miami, FL come Early, ship leaves at 4:00PM.
MON, MAR 10 - CocoCay, Bahamas7:00AM to 5:00PM.
TUE, MAR 11 - Nassau, Bahamas. 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
WED, MAR 12 - At Sea (Ship activities)
THU, MAR 13 - Falmouth, Jamaica 7:00AM to 4:00PM.
FRI, MAR 14 - Labadee, Haiti. 9:30AM to 5:00PM.
SAT, MAR 15 - At Sea
SUN, MAR 16 - Miami, FL6:00AM

Excursion link to check out and discounts;
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* Shore Excursions Group - Excursions for Your Cruise
(shoreexcursionsgroup.com)
* Resort for a Day - Cruise Itinerary (resortforaday.com)

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Hello NFB Adventures and Cruise enthusiast,
There is still time to come aboard and enjoy a great experience! down below
is a listing of our departing port of Miami Florida and the four other main
ports of call that we are scheduled to visit on our seven day cruise.

There are a couple of video links, that you can review below. That gives you
a virtual tour and talks about the "Symphony of the Sea" Cruise ship we will
be sailing on. There are ton of activities for everyone like pools and
restaurants for everyone's taste buds, waterslides, on-board Zip-lines, rock
climbing wall, live theater shows, Casino, music, including a karaoke style
bar, Plus, so much more. Please view the videos and get a good idea of what
to expect of the fun everyone will have on the ship alone, not to mention
the various ports and excursions off ship that anyone wishing to take part
in.

Cruise webpage;
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Virtual tour videos;
Royal Caribbean Cruise: Symphony of the Seas

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Ports of Call
Miami (Days 1, 8) Florida,

South Florida's exciting, international city is much more than the gateway
to Latin America. It's one of the world's most popular vacation
destinations. With it's world-renowned beaches, unrivaled nightlife, unique
culinary experiences and Latin flavor, this is one place you'll want to
check out. Before departing from Miami, enjoy a tour that will highlight
this exciting city.
Attractions & Activities
Miami is known for its amazing attractions. While you should definitely
schedule a day for beach relaxation, you should also be sure to plan ahead
to check out the broader tourism scene. Just imagine, in one day you could
catch some early morning sun at the beach, then head down the Everglades and
visit a real working alligator farm where 2,000 alligators of all sizes live
in natural settings at Everglades Alligator Farm. Not into giant native
reptiles? The options are endless. Maybe you're thinking something more like
a tour of a mansion with more than two thousand years of lifestyle
artifacts? Well, you're in luck because we have that too at Vizcaya Museum &
Gardens on Biscayne Bay. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is the estate of James
Deering, built in 1916, a sprawling formal garden and a stunning estate
that's open to the public, has been the backdrop to many a film and photo
shoot and continues to delight with its' timeless beauty. The examples of
what you could to fill a day in Miami go on and on. A classic attraction is
Zoo Miami. Kids and parents, animal lovers and educators can't resist the
charm of a day at the zoo - and with a zoo like this, why would you?
Flamingos, komodo dragons, meerkats, monkeys, rhinos of all kinds, lions,
tigers and bears - oh my! - are all on exhibit at this world-class zoo. At
Zoo Miami you'll take a trip around the world without ever leaving Miami.
The zoo is divided into parts of the world: Africa, Asia, Australia and
Future Tropical Americas. If you could spend all day at the zoo watching the
monkeys jump around there's an attraction just for you: Monkey Jungle "where
humans are in cages and monkeys run wild!" Located in South Dade Monkey
Jungle is a 30 acre reserve where nearly 400 primates run and rove at their
leisure. Monkey Jungle is part of a world-wide effort to save monkeys close
to extinction and protect them within comfortable and familiar environments.

CocoCay (Day 2) 

Our private island is a Bahamian paradise. Perfect Day at CocoCay(R) - is
packed with first of their kind thrills and one of a kind ways to chill -
only on Royal Caribbean. Features include, Thrill Waterpark, Coco Beach
Club, Oasis Lagoon, Captain Jack's, Splashaway Bay, and more -- plus nature
walks, beaches and plenty of spots to relax and recharge.
Attractions & Activities
BEACH DAY VIBES If you just want to unwind, head to Chill Island on the east
side of CocoCay, where you'll find plenty of ways to relax and recharge.
Access to Chill Island is complimentary, as are beach chairs and hammocks,
but for an additional cost you can up your relaxation game by reserving your
own private cabana, clamshell or daybed. Or head to South Beach -- Debuting
December 2019 -- where you'll find plenty of beachside activities and water
sports, plus lounge chairs for those who want to take a break from all the
thrills.

Nassau (Day 3) Bahamas,

Nassau, has it all: a world-famous straw market, duty-free shopping, local
and international restaurants and bars...all just a few steps away from
vibrant turquoise waters. Explore the town's history at Fort Charlotte and
the Queen's Staircase or hop on a catamaran for a snorkeling trip or sunset
sail.

Falmouth (Day 5) Jamaica,

Step off the ship and step back in time. Time where quaint wooden houses
lined the streets, village carpenters hand craft custom furniture, and
tavern keepers warmly greet town guests. Falmouth Jamaica is often compared
with Colonial Williamsburg, but this particular historic town comes with an
advantage - the beautiful Caribbean Sun. You'll return with sun kissed skin,
timeless memories as well as interesting historical tidbits to share with
friends, like this one: Falmouth received piped water before New York City.
Attractions & Activities
Take a stroll through Falmouth's Historic District and explore an impressive
collection of nineteenth-century Georgian architecture. Many of the
buildings are still intact and renown for their unique gingerbread woodwork.
>From small wooden houses to brick Georgian mansions to plantation complexes,
here you'll find yourself on a delightful excursion of the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries.

Labadee (Day 6) Hatiti,

A secluded spot on the north coast of Haiti, reserved soley for Royal
Caribbean guests. Attractions: Floats, aquabikes, banana raft rides,
snorkeling and other water sports. Also volleyball, beach barbecues,
authentic Haitian art and local craftsmen.
Attractions & Activities
It's impossible to choose just one thing that's special about Labadee. The
sandy beach and coral reefs provide a perfect place to relax and have fun.
Whether you're interested in kayaking, snorkeling, parasailing or you just
want to lie on the beach and relax, you won't want to miss Labadee.

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Please contact Renita claud or Michael Nava for more information about this
exciting cruise Adventure.

Travel Agent: Renita Claud - ACC
A Cruise Planners(R) Independent Franchise Owner
t. 757-472-5076
e. renita.claud at cruiseplanners.com
w. www.ebycruising.com

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Michael

Michael A. Nava 
Chapter Vice President
Johnson-Wyandotte County Chapter 
National Federation of the Blind of Kansas
(913) 777-8615
manava at thecanegang.org
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