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What's Included

Your one inclusive cruise price includes everything listed below

STANDARD SERVICES
All services that Royal Caribbean provides on their cruises are included.

Almost everything is taken care of - your accommodations, gourmet meals in our dining rooms and cafés, and snacks throughout the day. All activities including our amazing fitness center, entertainment and our award-winning Adventure Ocean® Youth Program are all paid for. Even 24-hour room service is included.

 To learn more, Click here to go to RCCL website for more details.

Please note
If you were to book with any other Agency, or direct with Royal Caribbean everything listed below is NOT included.

eXclusive Services *

  • Alumni Cruise Event Staff accompany you on your cruise to assist in coordinating events and are on call 24/7 to assist you with ANY needs you may have.

  • Welcome Aboard Kit (gifts and information)
  • Raffled items, including a free cruise, onboard amenities/credits.
  • Private Online Message Board.
  • This customized web site just for your cruise.
  • All  LEARNING ACTIVITIES

LEARNING ACTIVITIES*
 Learners will attend lessons designed for their age group (up to age 18) and capabilities
A complete lesson agenda, including age grouped sessions, will be available here once the “Final Payment Due” deadline has been reached and passenger data (ages) are compiled.  Until then, what you can expect is the following:

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On-Board Lessons* - Science, History and Current Events
 The On-Board Lessons will cover the following information in an interactive setting, grouped by age and in a secular nature.

The Caribbean Islands offer an example of how throughout history and in current times, small geographic areas have been claimed, colonized, populated, and sustained.  It offers an opportunity for learners to extrapolate the information to the multitude of geographic areas currently facing issues of independence and self-government.  By using the islands as a tangible jumping off point, learners will not only learn of local island culture, but important history lessons that transcend time.

Colonization:
     ● Overview of the colonization of islands by the UK, Spain, US and
         other countries.
     ● How does a colonized region sustain and how are government
         relations maintained.

      

Early years of colonization:
       ● Natural resources for trade
       ● Slavery

   

                      

Current political climate:
     ● Current government structure
     ● Independence initiatives / international interdependence

           

  

Current economy and facts:
    ● Structure of economy      
    ● International relations     
    ● Demographic information

Interactive Learning Activities

HotS Scavenger Hunt

 The “HotS Scavenger Hunt" is a fun and exciting adventure onboard the ship, that will educate you and your family on various aspects of the ship, cruising and educational components the ship has to offer.
 

HotS Quest
 each family will have the option of completing the “HotS Quest”

Quest:  A search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something.

The “HotS Quest” is a live pursuit of knowledge that will take place on the island of St. Maarten.  Each family will be provided a list of clues, hints and questions and they will embark on an adventure that will require creativity, problem solving and teamwork.  The “HotS Quest” will provide families with an opportunity to connect with and experience some local culture and will make memories for a lifetime.

HotS Star-Gazing Slumber Party
 get your blankets out!!!

We will gather on deck under nothing but the moonlight and the stars.  One of the most amazing sights in the world is to gaze at the stars in the middle of the ocean, and what better opportunity to learn about out solar system, planets and stars.......

 

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*Services are subject to change without notice, restrictions may apply and services for each cruise will be finalized approximately 90 days prioe to sailing.