Day Date Port Arrival Departure
THUR 9/17/20 Boston, MA - Embarkation   5:00 PM
FRI 9/18/20 Portland, ME 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
SAT 9/19/20 Saint John, New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy) 10:15 AM 9:45 PM
SUN 9/20/20 Sketching Day at Sea  
MON 9/21/20 Sydney, Nova Scotia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
TUES 9/22/20 Corner Brook, Newfoundland 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
WED 9/23/20 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
THUR 9/24/20 Sketching Day at Sea
FRI 9/25/20 Halifax, Nova Scotia 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
SAT 9/26/20 Bar Harbor, ME (Tender) 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
SUN 9/27/20 Boston, MA - Disembarkation 6:00 AM  
Times and itinerary are subject to change by the cruise line.

Offering:

  • 18+ hours of Classes - taught by Kath Macaulay
    • Crafting Focus: Watercolors & journaling
  • Sketch-along on land Optional Excursion (likely in St. Johns). Additional fees may apply.
  • All supplies will be provided: manual, custom fanny pack, paint set with brush, paper pad & extras
  • Personal guidance, many demonstrations & group critiques.
  • Each sketcher will receive half of a table for the duration of the cruise.
  • All meals are included
  • 24 hour room service
  • Plus other Surprises

group rates (not combinable with promos - call for a promotional pricing quote)  
  stateroom options double occupancy single occupancy
  Inside Stateroom: Call Call
  Oceanview Stateroom: Call Call
  Balcony Stateroom: Call Call
  Suite: Call Call
Triple and Quad occupancy cabins are also available in select categories. Please call for rates.
** LIMITED TIME OFFER - not combinable with rates above **

Book by July 31, 2023

  • OFFER — All guests are 30% off
    • Booking Window: July 1 - 31, 2023
    • Sailing Window: All sailings departing on or after August 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
  • KIDS SALE FREE — Children ages 12 & younger get to experience the highlights of the high seas free of charge on all sailings 3 nights or longer, departing between August 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025. **Some date exclusions apply such as holiday and summer Caribbean.
  • 2024 KICKER SAVINGS Up to $150 instant savings

Offers are not combinable with our group rates. Offer is combinable with promotional OBCs, NextCruise offers, restricted discounts (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military), Crown and Anchor discounts and Shareholder Benefits. Prices and Offer apply to new bookings confirmed at prevailing rates.

This offer does not get applied on-top-of our group rates.
Not to worry - we'll be sure to book you at the best available price! CALL FOR A QUOTE.

Offer closes at 3:30 p.m. EST on 7/31/23.

 

All quoted rates are in US Dollars. Rates include your cruise and port charges.  Government taxes are additional at $193.70 per person. Rates are based on occupancy, are subject to change, and are based on availability. Singles must pay a single supplement rate (200%). Taxes & port charges are subject to change. The cruise line reserves the right to implement a fuel surcharge if the cost of fuel increases.

Crafters add $275 for the Participant Fee. If you have already taken Kath's classes and have her basic kit, your crafter's fee will only be $230 - but you will be responsible for bringing the basic kit. Non-crafting roommates do not have to pay this fee. In order to participate in this conference, you MUST book through Cruise & Crop. If you book direct or with another agent, you are not eligible to be part of the Pocket Sketching cruise.

Deposit per cabin:  $900
We cannot accept any checks drawn on a Canadian Bank. Credit Cards are preferred. International Money Orders are accepted. All payments must be made in US Dollars.

Final payments will be due by June 9, 2020. Persons wishing to pay off their balance ahead of time are welcome to do so.

 
dining

There are three dining times on a cruise ship: Early, Late or My Time dining. The Group leader has chosen Late dining for the group. If you wish to choose a different dining time, please keep in mind that you might miss out on some of the scheduled crafting activities.

Explanation of dining times:

  1. Early dining is at 6:00 PM - assigned seating with the same waiter each night.
  2. Late Dining is at 8:30 PM - assigned seating with the same waiter each night. **Preferred for this Group**
  3. My Time Dining - eat anytime between about 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM. You will have different table mates and a different waiter each night. You can make reservations both prior to the cruise and on the cruise.
 
Passports
US Citizens
Cruise & Crop/Dream Vacations highly recommends traveling with a passport! If you do not have one or yours is expired, please visit travel.state.gov for information on how to apply/renew. Your passport should be valid 6 months after the conclusion of your trip.

If you choose to travel without a passport, then the following is required:

  • Government issued photo ID
  • Certified birth certificate (with a raised seal)
  • Bridging document to show a name change if the name on your ID does not match your birth certificate (such as a marriage license or divorce certificate).

Non-US Citizens
If you are not a US Citizen, then you are REQUIRED to have a passport.

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Travel Insurance:
Optional travel insurance is available - LeisureCare Classic Travel Protection - or - Cancel for Any Reason Travel Protection. To view the Top 10 Reasons why you should purchase travel insurance and see the details of coverage, Click Here. Rates are based on total package price and are subject to change. For example, if you add airfare, rates will likely increase.
If your total vacation package costs: Classic
Insurance rate:
Cancel for Any Reason
Insurance Rate:
$251 - 500 pp $39 pp $58.50 pp
$501 - 650 pp $49 pp $73.50 pp
$651 - 800 pp $59 pp $88.50 pp
$801 - 950 pp $79 pp $118.50 pp
$951 - 1,100 pp $95 pp $142.50 pp
$1,101 - 1,300 pp $99 pp $148.50 pp
$1,301 - 1,500 pp $104 pp $172.50 pp
$1,501 - 1,700 pp $119 pp $193.50 pp
$1,701 - 1,900 pp $134 pp $219.50 pp
$1,901 - 2100 pp $150 pp $238.50 pp
$2,101 - 2,300 pp $164 pp $253.50 pp
$2,301 - 2,500 pp $174 pp $298.50 pp
$2,501 - 3,000 pp $204 pp $343.50 pp
$3,000+ pp Call for rate Call for rate
Your insurance rate will default to the Classic Plan. If you want to purchase the Cancel for Any Reason plan, please make a note in the notes section at the bottom of the registration form.

Cancellation Policy

If one or more persons cancel, the rate(s) for remaining occupants may increase. Should this booking be canceled after initial deposit, said cancellation is subject to an administrative fee of $35 per person. Prior to final payment, your refund will be fully deposited minus the administration fee. In addition, you are subject to cruise line cancellation fees as outlined in their brochure if you cancel after final payment.

Royal Caribbean Cancellation Policy

LeisureCare Cancellation Policy
Classic Policy - Non-refundable after final payment and, if you are booked with a non-refundable deposit, immediately non-refundable after purchase
Cancel for Any Reason Policy - Non-refundable after purchase

Cruise & Crop Cancellation Policy
The full participation fee is non-refundable after the group's final payment date.


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