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


THURSDAY
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 “FUN DAY AT SEA” and then 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 & Grill.
7:30pm - Karaoke madness in the Chinatown Lounge.
9:00pm - The Game Show begins in the Blue Sapphire Lounge.
10:00pm - The 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 & Grill.

FRIDAY “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 & 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 & 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 Panorama 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 & 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 & Grill.

SATURDAY
7:00pm - Breakfast buffet is served in the Panorama Bar & Grill.
7:30am Open seating breakfast is served in the Wind Song dining room.
8:30am - Approximate arrival in Cozumel, Mexico. Long before Cancun became a popular destination, Cozumel was well known as a diving spot and home to the world-famous Palancar Reef, which gives divers the opportunity to view thousands of brilliantly colored fish. Non-divers can kick back on a sun-drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside activities, such as shopping in colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air cafe.
11:30am - Sun lover’s lunch buffet is served in the Panorama Bar & Grill.
12:00pm - Open seating lunch is served in the Wind Song dining room.
2:00pm - Enjoy all your onboard activities.
5:00pm - Celebration sets sail for another “fun day“ at sea.
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.
All guests must be back onboard the Ecstasy.

SUNDAY “Fun Day” at Sea
7:00am - Coffee and danish served for the early risers in the Panorama Bar & Grill.
7:45am - Breakfast is served in the Wind Song dining room.
8:00am - Buffet breakfast is served in the Panorama Bar & 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 & 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 Starlight Lounge.
10:00pm - The Stripes Disco 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.

MONDAY
6:30am - Express buffet breakfast in the Panorama Bar & Grill.
8:00am - 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 Intercontinental 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
Festivals 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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