We are so excited to welcome you all on board the
SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS
February 2-9, 2025!
Preparing for your cruise
Preparing for a cruise can feel daunting, but I aim to make it effortless. I curated the necessary cruise prep documents to guarantee you're ready for your adventure at sea. I cover every detail so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying your trip. Let me guide you through the prep process and ensure you embark on your voyage with confidence and peace of mind. We have covered all the essentials to pack and sea sickness. Everything you need to know is in the documents to the side!
If you purchased the travel insurance through Royal Caribbean here is a link to the site: Air2Sea, Cruise Insurance, and Airport Transfers | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Hello, nice to meet you!
I will be hosting a welcome party at the hotel in the breakfast room on Saturday February 1st from 6 pm to 9 pm. This is an opportunity to meet everyone in person before we head off on our cruise. We will have some light refreshments, and you will pick up your swag bag. If your flight is later than 9 pm I will hand out bags on Sunday morning.
We will begin boarding the charter bus at 8:30 am Sunday morning. We have 105 people to board, so please bring your patience. We will leave for the port as soon as everyone and all the luggage is loaded.
Charter Bus
The Miami Marathon will be held on Sunday morning making the area one of the busiest in Miami! If you are planning to take another form of transportation, please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
Uber Lyft Taxi
No group cruise would be fun without some contests to spice things up!
Door Decorating: Using ONLY magnets, decorate your door by Tuesday (day 3) at 9 am when judging will begin. Any theme, only requirement is that you use magnets.
Scavenger Hunt: Included in your swag bag will be your scavenger hunt check list and directions. Turn this in by Friday at noon to be entered into the drawing.
All winners will be announced at the Party on Saturday.
Contests!
When: Saturday, February 8th, from 2-4 pm Where: Dazzles Club on deck 8 (aft across from the elevators).
Details: We will have cake and an ice cream sundae bar. There will not be beverage service during this party- no soda or alcohol. This is a great time to take photos with your new friends and mingle. Contest winners will be announced, and some amazing prizes will be given away!
And of course, we will have AQUA VELVET there to entertain us and close out this amazing Radio Ronin Invasion!!!
Refreshments brought to you by Heather Snow Travel.
LET'S PARTY
Disembarkation
You will place all your luggage outside your room on Saturday by 10 pm. You only keep what you need to get off the ship on Sunday morning in your backpack/bag- change of clothes, bathroom products, wallets, passports, etc.
Disembarkation begins at 8 am. You will be assigned a designated area to exit the ship. I highly recommend stopping at one of the quick service locations and grabbing something for breakfast. Then head to your exit area.
Once off, you will go to the designated area for your luggage (as listed on your tags) and pick it up. Then meet by our charter bus- specific location TBD. We will load up and head to the airport once everyone is off the ship and all luggage is loaded.
Royal Caribbean is TERMINAL A at the Port of Miami. This is where the charter bus will be dropping us off. Anyone taking other transportation should direct them here.
Once there we will off load everyone and all the luggage. Your luggage is then given to the porters that coorispond with your . It is customary to tip them $1-$2 per bag.
Port of Miami
Much like going through TSA at the airport, you will enter the building and get in line to go through security. You will have to show your reservation and passports, so make sure these are in your backpack to carry on the ship. You will then walk through to the escalators and up to the ship. Once on the ship you can go check out the ship, go swimming if you'd like, and get some lunch. Rooms will be open after 1 pm. Your luggage will arrive as soon as it's been loaded and brought up to your hallway.
Embarkation
Element Miami International Airport Hotel
Shuttle Information
Look for the white shuttle van with the Element logo and flag down the driver. You can track the shuttle at www.trackmyshuttle.com code 3525
The shuttle is free! It is customary to tip the driver $1-$2 per bag.