Join award-winning author, Marita Golden, on a six-day/five-night cruise to Bermuda. Sharpen your writing skills, and meet other writers in her popular "I Can Write!" workshop held on-board Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas cruise ship. Discover or re-discover one of the Caribbean's most popular tourist destinations. Bermuda is known for its lovely beaches, temperate weather and friendly people.
The six hour workshop will meet for two 3-hour sessions during the cruise, and is open to all writers, beginning or advanced. Marita will show you how to begin a writing project or how to complete one you have started. Participants will receive feedback on their writing and she will read from and discuss her work and answer all your questions about the writing life and how to get published.
Marita Golden has written over a dozen award-winning works of fiction and nonfiction. Her most recent book is THE WORD: Black Writers Talk About the Transformative Power of Reading and Writing. She has taught writing at George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University and she offers a series of popular writing workshops and seminars. Visit her website at www.maritagolden.com
ENROLLMENT FOR THE WORKSHOP AT GROUP PRICING IS LIMITED.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!!
Itinerary:
Sat, June 16, 2012 Depart from the port of Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) - 4:00 p.m.
[sail away party this evening]
Sun, June 17, 2012 Cruising at Sea [3 hour Writing Workshop Activity!]
Mon, June 18, 2012 Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Arrive 10:00 a.m. [Meet Bermuda Writers/ enjoy Bermuda]
Tue, June 19, 2012 -Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Depart 2:00 p.m. [enjoy Bermuda]
Wed, June 20, 2012 -Cruising at Sea [3 hour Writing Workshop Activity; farewell party this evening]
Thu, June 21, 2012 Arrive at Port of Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) - 7:00 a.m. [disembark today]
(Itinerary subject to change due to conditions.)
Group Prices: (available until further notice) E1 - Superior Ocean View w/Balcony $1249.00 (several available)
Prices are per person double occupancy PLUS $167.01 tax and fee per person.
Consumer Prices : (Beginning April 1, 2012)
JS - Junior Suite $1499.00
W - Junior Suite $1299.00 (guaranteed Junior Suite, RCI selects your room)
D1 - Superior Ocean View w/Balcony $1369.00
D2 - Superior Ocean View w/Balcony $1269.00
D3 - Superior Ocean View w/Balcony $1259.00
E1 - Deluxe Ocean View w/Balcony $1249.00
E2 - Deluxe Ocean View w/Balcony $1199.00
X - Ocean View w/Balcony $949.00 (guaranteed balcony, RCI selects your room)
F - Large Ocean View $1374.00
G - Ocean View $1304.00
H - Ocean View $1279.00
I - Ocean View $1249.00
K - Large Interior $1249.00
PR - Promendade View $1159.00
L - Interior $1029.00
M - Interior $989.00
N - Interior $969.00
Note: K and M will also accommmodate 3/4 passenger at lower price Prices are per person double occupancy PLUS $167.01 tax and fee per person.
Note: Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise.
Deposit is $100.00 per person (due when booking). (Total of $200.00 deposit per stateroom).
Balance of payment due upon receipt of booking confirmation.
Note: You must book through Sanaa World Travel to obtain these special group prices. For more information, see the flyer link above, contact Meshella at 301-237-6078.
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BOOK ONLINE with a credit card through our secure online payment process, or call 301-237-6078.
Cancellation Schedule:
Days Prior to Sailing Cancellation Schedule Date
Up to 60 *Full refund per Guest After booking to 17 APR 2012
59 to 43 *100.00 per Guest 18 APR 2012
42 to 29 *50% per Guest 05 MAY 2012
28 to 15 *75% per Guest 19 MAY 2012
14 to 0 *100% per Guest 02 JUN 2012
*An additional $25.00 per person administration fee applies to above schedule after booking.
"In keeping with Sanaa World Travel's new tradition, our ongoing mission is to "connect with the local people" whenever we travel. Therefore, we're seeking an opportunity to involve the group in an activity that will allow us to connect with the people of Bermuda through a cultural exchange. We are working out details with the Department of Tourism or the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. Participation is optional. More details to be provided at a later date."
Book today with Sanaa World Travel, give us a call and speak with Meshella Johnson about planning your spectacular Royal Caribbean, Explorer of the Seas Cruise with award-winning writer, Marita Golden!
