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FESTIVALS AT SEA
2009 WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFORMANCE CRUISE
On board the M/S Ecstasy
Five Night Sample Itinerary


MONDAY/SATURDAY
12:00pm- Arrive at Port of Galveston and board the M/S Ecstasy.
12:30pm- Embarkation buffet lunch in the Panorama Bar & Grill, Lido deck aft.
TBA- Welcome aboard meeting with your on board representative.
2:45pm- Snorkel and beach presentation in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
3:30pm- Passenger Lifeboat Drill. Listen for the announcement to attend your lifeboat drill. It's a sea-going tradition and is compulsory but you'll find it fun and informative.
4:30pm- The M/S Ecstasy departs Galveston and sails for Cozumel, Mexico.
5:45pm- Main seating dinner is served in the Wind Song dining room.
6:00pm- Casual dinner buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
7:30pm- Karaoke madness in the Chinatown Lounge.
9:00pm- The Game Show begins in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
10:00pm- Stripes Dance Club opens on the Promenade deck.
10:30pm- The Welcome Aboard Show starts in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
11:00pm- Deck party on the Lido deck. Join your social hosts for fun and games.
11:30pm- Late night buffet served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.

TUESDAY/SUNDAY “Fun Day” at Sea
7:45am- Main seating breakfast is served in the Wind Song dining room.
8:00am- Buffet breakfast served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
The main pool opens on the Lido deck.
8:30am- Grab a deck chair for a fun-filled day at sea!
9:00am- The gift shops open on the Atlantic and Promenade decks.
11:00am- Cozumel and Calica travel and shopping talk in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
12:00pm- Lunch is served in the Wind Song dining room.
Buffet lunch is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
Live calypso music on the Lido deck poolside.
1:00pm- The Shore Excursion desk opens on the Empress deck.
1:30pm- Deck games start on the Lido deck poolside.
5:00pm- Captain’s cocktail reception. Directors, chaperones, and students are invited to meet the captain of the m/s Celebration and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and entertainment in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
5:45pm- Captain’s welcome dinner is served in the Wind Song dining room. Formal attire is requested.
6:00pm- Casual dinner buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
7:30pm- Karaoke time in the Chinatown Lounge.
8:45pm- “The Best of Broadway” Showtime in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
9:00pm- Live music on the Promenade deck.
10:00pm- Stripes Dance Club opens on the Promenade deck.
12:00pm- Late night dessert buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.

WEDNESDAY/MONDAY
7:00pm- Breakfast buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
7:30am- Open seating breakfast is served in the Wind Song dining room.
7:30am- Approximate arrival in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico
11:30am- Sun lover’s lunch buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
12:00pm- Open seating lunch is served in the Wind Song dining room.
3:00pm- Depart Progreso for Cozumel - all guest must be onboard
5:45pm- Five-Star Cuisine: Dinner served the Italian way!!
8:00pm- Karaoke time in the Chinatown Lounge.
9:00pm- The Shipboard Survivor game starts on the Lido deck.
10:00pm- Live music on the Lido deck.
10:30pm- The Mexican Folkloric show starts in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
11:30pm- Late night Mexican buffet is served on the Lido deck.

THURSDAY/TUESDAY
6:30am- Light buffet breakfast is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
Open seating breakfast is served in the Wind Star dining room.
8:00am- Approximate arrival in Cozumel, Mexico.
8:00am- Swimming pools open until 8:00pm.
10:00am- The Explorer’s Club opens on the Atlantic deck.
12:00am- Casual lunch buffet in the Panorama Bar & Grill.
12:30pm- Open seating lunch is served in the Wind Song Dining Room.
3:30pm- Everyone must be back on board.
Lido deck sailaway parts starts.
4:00pm- The M/S Ecstasy sets sail for Galveston, Texas.
The photo gallery opens on the Empress deck.
All onboard gift shops open.
5:45pm- Dinner is served in the Wind Song dining room.
6:00pm- Casual dinner buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
7:30pm- Karaoke madness starts in Chinatown Lounge.
8:30pm- Showtime in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
9:30pm- Live dance music in the Society Bar.
10:00pm- Stripes Dance Club opens.
11:30pm- Grand Gala Buffet open for picture taking in the Wind Song dining room.
12:30am- Grand Gala Buffet in the Wind Song dining room.

WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY “Fun Day” at Sea
7:00am- Coffee and danish served for the early risers in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
7:45am- Breakfast is served in the Wind Song dining room.
8:00am- Buffet breakfast is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
8:30am- Grab a deck chair for another fun-filled day at sea.
9:30am- Onboard activities begin.
10:00am- The photo gallery opens on the Empress deck.
11:00am- Important debarkation talk with your cruise director. All the information you need to know about debarkation procedures, baggage handling, and customs rules and regulations.
12:00pm- Live calypso music on the Lido deck.
Main seating lunch is served in the Wind Song dining room.
Lunch buffet is served in the Panorama Bar and Grill.
1:00pm- Ice carving demonstration on the Lido deck.
2:30pm- The Newlywed / Not-So-Newlywed game starts in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
4:00pm- Join the food and beverage staff for the Galley tour.
5:00pm- Sign up for the Guest Talent Show on the Main deck.
5:45pm- Dinner is served in the Wind Song dining room.
7:30pm- Karaoke time in the Chinatown Lounge.
9:00pm- Live dance music in the Society Bar.
10:00pm- Stripes Dance Club opens.
10:30pm- Be a star! The Guest Talent Show starts in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
12:00am- Late night quiche buffet is served in the Wind Star dining room.

THURSDAY/SATURDAY
6:30am- Express buffet breakfast in the Panorama Bar & Grill.
7:00am- The M/S Ecstasy arrives back in Galveston.
9:15am- Start to disembark the M/S Ecstasy and proceed through customs and immigration.
10:00am- Buses will meet your group outside our cruise ship terminal for transfers to Houston International or Houston Hobby Airport or home.

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Price Includes

Cruise, port charges (subject to change) and gratuities
4 gourmet meals per day
1 free for each 20 paying passengers
Graduates at Sea Escort (if applicable)

*All activities are subject to change*

* If your group needs transfers, please check with your representative for details*
 

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