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Caribbean Escape 2025

Caribbean Escape 2025

Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas

Caribbean Escape

 

January 16-26, 2025

 

Click here for a full brochure with a day-by-day itinerary

 

Tour Includes:

  • Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
  • On-Board Friendly Host
  • Hotel Accommodations Pre & Post Cruise
  • 7-Night Wester Caribbean Cruise
  • Cruise Taxes, Fees & Shipboard Gratuities

 

Not Included:

  • Drink Packages
  • Specialty Restaurants
  • Shore Excursions
  • Items of a Personal Nature
  • Souvenirs
  • Porterage
  • Host & Driver Gratuities

 

Pricing:

Balcony Staterooms:

$2,700.00 pp double occupancy

$3,700.00 pp single occupancy

Non-members please add $30

 

Oceanview Staterooms:

$2,545.00 pp double occupancy

$3,390.00 pp single occupancy

Non-members please add $30

 

 

Inside Staterooms:

$2,400.00 pp double occupancy

$3,000.00 pp single occupancy

Non-members please add $30

 

Cruise Schedule:

  • Day 1: Board the Brilliance of the Seas in New Orleans, LA and set sail

  • Day 2: Cruising – day at sea

  • Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

  • Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman (tendered 11:00 am – 7:00 pm)

  • Day 5: Cruising – day at sea

  • Day 6: Yucatan (Progreso), Mexico (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

  • Day 7: Cruising – day at sea

  • Day 8: Dock and disembark in New Orleans, LA (arrives at 7:00 am)

 

Activity Level 2: RELAXED

Expectations: This tour requires light physical activity combined with shorter travel days. Tour members should expect intermittent walking, with occasional slight inclines and stair climbs, including boarding the motorcoach. Activities may include an occasional city or nature walking tour, stopping along the way. Guests should be able to climb a set of stairs, walk up or down slight slopes and navigate some uneven terrain or cobblestone. Please be aware that on tours with flights and cruises you will be required to handle your own luggage and walk longer distances in airports and cruise terminals. In addition, you may need to handle your own luggage at hotels where luggage handling is not available.

 

Appropriate for: Travelers who are somewhat physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).

 

Deposit & Final Payment: A $300 deposit per person is required within one week of reservation. Must be paid in full by October 15, 2024.

No refunds will be issued after 5:00pm on October 1, 2024.

 

Travel Protection:

We recommend that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even a sudden illness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience we offer a Travel Protection plan provided by the United States Fire Insurance Company and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.; in UT and CA, DBA Trip Mate Insurance. To review full plan details online, go to www.tripmate.com/wpTPD040 for domestic tours valued up to $4,000 per person or to www.tripmate.com/wpTPG040 for all international tours or domestic tours valued over $4,000 per person.

 

NOTE:  Please be sure to bring your government issued ID (driver license) with you. While Passports are not required, it is wise to bring it along if you have one.  If you do not have a Passport, it is highly recommended by Royal Caribbean to bring a certified copy (raised seal) of your birth certificate. This is recommended due to if a medical emergency may arise while in another country it could sometimes create a challenge, and this form of identification may help.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1

Day 1: Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Journey Begins
Depart from the available location of your choice aboard one of Burlington Trailway’s luxury motorcoaches with one of our friendly hosts and drivers and head off towards the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean! Be sure to have your sunglasses, sunscreen, and warm weather gear packed with you. This evening we overnight at the Drury Inn & Suites Hayti Caruthersville, MO.

Day 2

Day 2: Friday, January 17, 2025
New Orleans
Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet before departing the hotel this morning and we continue on our way to New Orleans, LA for an overnight stay. We will take our usual rest and refresh breaks, along with a lunch stop, along the way. This evening is yours to enjoy as you wish in the fun city of New Orleans with dinner, on your own.

Day 3

Day 3: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Set Sail
Wake up and grab breakfast at the hotel - today is the day you have been waiting for … departure day upon the Brilliance of the Seas! Once onboard you can quickly unpack and start exploring your new ‘home away from home’ for the next week! Be sure to go up for the sailaway to watch the ship pull away from dock and set sail. Visit the Shore Excursion desk today to book any last minute excursions that you may not have already selected.

Day 4

Day 4: Sunday, January 19, 2025
A Day at Sea
Enjoy a leisurely day at sea doing whatever you please!

Day 5

Day 5: Monday, January 20, 2025
Cozumel
Arriving at 8:00 am, your first port of call is the vibrant island of Cozumel, Mexico known for its rich cultural history and incredible natural beauty. Here, you can explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, venture into the depths of the turquoise waters on a snorkeling or diving expedition to discover the world-famous coral reefs, or simply relax on the soft sandy beaches with a refreshing drink in hand. Cozumel offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, making it a favorite among travelers.
We set sail today at 5:00 pm.

Day 6

Day 6: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
George Town
Good morning – today we arrive in George Town, Grand Cayman where pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters await. Spend your day swimming with gentle stingrays at the famous Stingray City or take a trip to the vibrant coral reefs for some of the best snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean. For those who prefer to stay on land, Georgetown offers a delightful array of shops, cafes, and restaurants where you can sample local flavors and shop for unique souvenirs. Tendering begins at 11:00 am until 7:00 pm today.

Day 7

Day 7: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Relaxing at Sea
Enjoy a full day of cruising at sea. A great start would be to have breakfast and coffee out on your balcony this morning with a fresh omelet or a steaming stack of pancakes! Take a peek at the available activities today or grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and sunglasses for a relaxing afternoon by the pool with drink in hand.

Day 8

Day 8: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Progreso
Your destination today is captivating Progreso, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula, a region brimming with cultural and historical treasures. Visit the iconic Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, where you can marvel at the ancient Mayan pyramids and learn about the region’s fascinating history. For a more laid-back experience, you can explore the charming colonial town of Merida or enjoy the beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. The Yucatan is a place where history and modern culture blend seamlessly, offering something for everyone. 8:00 am arrival and 5:00 pm departure times today.

Day 9

Day 9: Friday, January 24, 2025
Fun at Sea
Enjoy your final day of cruising at sea before we dock back in New Orleans tomorrow morning. Make sure to hit all the areas of the ship you may not have yet visited or go back to your favorites

Day 10

Day 10: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Back on Lasnd
Be sure to fill up on breakfast as we cruise in to dock this morning and then meet in your designated area for disembarkation today. We bid a fond farewell to the warm Caribbean waters and begin our journey back to the Midwest with an overnight stay at the Drury Inn & Suites Hayti in Caruthersville, MO again.

Day 11

Day 11: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Journey Home
Take in the hot breakfast buffet before boarding the motorcoach for the final leg of our journey home. Hopefully you have soaked up the sunshine, enjoyed the lively island atmosphere, and made unforgettable memories on this journey as you explored, relaxed, and took in the best the Caribbean has to offer!

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Davenport, Iowa 8735 Northwest Blvd - Burlington Trailways Bldg.
1st right past Blain's Farm & Fleet; on the left
Ft. Madison, IA Lee County Historical Society
814 10th Street
Mediapolis, IA Mediapolis, IA - Mepo. Foods
111 N. Wapello Rd.
Muscatine, IA Muscatine - Wal*Mart 3003 US-61
Wapello, IA Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
503 US 61, Wapello, IA
West Burlington Depot Burlington Trailways Depot, 906 Broadway
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