Spartans at Sea 2027 Alumni Cruise & Gala

Spartans at Sea Event Schedule

Friday, June 4 | Welcome Aboard

Welcome and check-in room, 1:00 to 4:00 PM, in the conference center (Jade room [REVIEW]). Please arrive at staggered times. Sail-away gathering: [TBD].

Saturday, June 5 | Perfect Day at CocoCay + Spartans Trivia

Hosted trivia and game night in the Music Hall, [TBD: likely 3:00 to 5:00 PM], followed by group dinner at 5:00 PM.

Sunday, June 6 | Nassau + The Spartans at Sea Gala

[TBD/REVIEW: group mass, about 8:30 to 9:00 AM]

Gala celebration: [TBD time and venue], formal attire.

Group dinner: [TBD]

After party: Studio B, from 11:00 PM, with a DJ and dancing.

Silent auction: [TBD days and venue]. Winners are announced on the final night, and all payments are settled after we return home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I reserve? Only through this page or by emailing me. Reservations must be inside our group to join the events.

How do I reserve a stateroom for 3 or 4 guests? Email jr@travelmation.net and I'll send pricing and an invoice.

Can I sail if I didn't attend Pace? Yes. Family and friends are welcome. [REVIEW: Royal Caribbean doesn't accept groups that are half or more under 21]

Is my deposit refundable? See the Cancellation Policy in the Terms & Conditions below. [REVIEW]

How can I pay? Credit card or bank transfer, either a deposit or the full amount, with optional auto-pay. [REVIEW]

What documents do I need? Proof of citizenship and a government photo ID. A passport is strongly preferred.

What should I wear to the gala? Formal attire. [TBD: any theme]

Can I sit with friends who reserved separately? They'll need to be linked to our group. Email me.

Who do I contact with questions? Me. Call or text 417.818.0965, or email jr@travelmation.net.Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

These follow the structure of the Pins and Ports reservation page. They cover the 2027 Spartans at Sea group (Royal Caribbean Group 8251977, Wonder of the Seas, June 4 to 7, 2027). The cruise is operated by Royal Caribbean International and is also governed by Royal Caribbean's Cruise Ticket Contract.

What's included

• Your stateroom in the category you select

• Taxes, fees and port expenses

• Spartans at Sea private events: welcome and check-in room, trivia night, gala, after party [REVIEW: confirm the final list]

• [TBD: event swag or merchandise]

• [TBD: gratuities, included or not] [REVIEW]

• Main dining with the group at 5:00 PM

What's not included

• Specialty dining

• Shore excursions

• Spa services

• Beverage packages and Wi-Fi [REVIEW]

• Travel insurance

• Airfare, hotels and transfers

Occupancy and pricing

All prices are per person, based on two guests sharing a stateroom. If you need a stateroom for three or four guests, email me at jr@travelmation.net and I'll send a custom quote and invoice. Each category has a limited number of staterooms, and I'll mark a category sold out once it's gone.

Deposits and reservation deadline

Each stateroom category has its own per-person deposit, shown in the pricing table: [TBD: deposit per category] [REVIEW]. Your stateroom is reserved once your deposit is received and every guest's information is complete. Group pricing is available until [TBD: must fall before March 6, 2027, when Royal Caribbean releases unnamed group space] [REVIEW].

Payment schedule

• Deposit: due when you reserve.

• Final payment: due [TBD: before March 21, 2027, the group's final payment date with Royal Caribbean] [REVIEW].

• You can choose to pay the full amount up front instead.

• Optional auto-pay: if you turn it on, your remaining balance is charged automatically on the due date.

Payment methods

You can pay by credit card or by bank transfer. A convenience fee applies to credit card payments, and paying by bank transfer avoids it. [REVIEW: confirm the fee amount and whether to offer bank transfer]

Cancellation policy

[REVIEW: J.R. must choose one]

• Option A, matching Pins and Ports: all staterooms are non-refundable once your deposit is paid.

• Option B, following Royal Caribbean's group penalties: cancellations must be sent to me in writing. Penalties per guest are 50% of the fare from March 22, 2027, 75% from April 5, 2027 and 100% from May 5, 2027. Event fees are non-refundable [REVIEW].

Whichever option you pick, I strongly recommend travel insurance.

Payment authorization

When you pay, you authorize me, as your travel advisor, to charge the card or bank account you provide for the amount shown on your invoice, on the date it's due. The payment covers the travel services described on your invoice. Refunds, changes and cancellations are handled under the policy above and at my discretion where the policy allows. You also confirm that you're authorized to use the payment method, and you agree not to dispute a charge that matches your invoice. [REVIEW: legal entity name for the authorization, written without the agency brand per J.R.'s rules]

Group events and itinerary

Onboard events are arranged with Royal Caribbean, and their time, venue or format may change. The cruise line may also change ports or times for weather, safety or operational reasons. To take part in Spartans at Sea events, you must be reserved inside our group. [REVIEW]

Guest Advisories

Everything you need to know before you reserve and before you sail.

What I need from each guest when you reserve

• Full legal name, exactly as it appears on your passport (prefix, first, middle, last, suffix), plus the name you like to go by

• Date of birth and gender, as required by the cruise line

• Email, phone number and mailing address

• T-shirt size for event swag [TBD: only if there is swag]

• Your Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor number, if you have one

• If you already work with another travel advisor, their name. Your stateroom still needs to be reserved in our group to join the events. [REVIEW]

Travel documents

I strongly recommend a passport valid for at least six months after the cruise. Non-U.S. citizens should check visa requirements. Every guest is responsible for their own documents. [REVIEW: confirm Royal Caribbean's current closed-loop document rules]

Who can sail

Royal Caribbean doesn't accept groups where half or more of the guests are under 21. Guests under 21 must share a stateroom with someone 21 or older. [REVIEW]

Arriving in Miami

The ship departs Miami at 4:30 PM on Friday, June 4, 2027. If you're flying in, I recommend arriving the day before. I'll share port parking details before we sail. [TBD]

On board

Please stop by the welcome and check-in room after you board, and arrive at staggered times so it doesn't get crowded. Our group dines together at 5:00 PM each evening. Bring formal attire for the gala.

Silent auction

Bids are placed on board, but no money or goods change hands on the ship. All payments are settled after we return home, with [TBD: the Pace alumni organization].

Health, accessibility and weather

Let me know about any mobility, medical or dietary needs when you reserve, so I can pass them to the cruise line. June is part of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the cruise line may adjust the itinerary.

Travel insurance

I strongly recommend coverage for cancellation, medical care and evacuation.