Caribbean Cruise 2019 – Bassology Around the World

Caribbean Cruise

Cruising from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
November 9-16, 2019

Caribbean Cruise

Cruising from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
November 9-16, 2019

Included in this cruise event:

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the award-winning Celebrity Equinox!

Price includes a guest!
Exciting visits to Ft. Lauderdale, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, British Virgin Islands, and Bahamas!
An amazing 22 hours of Bassology curriculum when at sea!
Two Skype or in-person lessons before cruise!
A deserving student will be awarded a high-end custom bass!
Fun and innovative setting to relax and learn!
Lifetime memories shared with loved ones and new friends!

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the award-winning Celebrity Equinox!

Price includes a guest!

Exciting visits to Ft. lauderdale, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, British Virgin Islands, and Bahamas!

An amazing 22 hours of Bassology curriculum when at sea!

Two Skype or in-person lessons before cruise!

A deserving student will be awarded a high-end custom bass!

Fun and innovative setting to relax and learn!

Lifetime memories shared with loved ones and new friends!

Where Will This Cruise Event Take Us?

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Known for its beaches and boating canals, and lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels.

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Fort Lauderdale offers an outstanding quality of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty and array of cultural, entertainment and educational amenities. Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone of the City’s arts, science, cultural and historic district which features the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art and Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum. Las Olas Boulevard has gained international acclaim as Fort Lauderdale’s centerpiece of fashion, fine dining and entertainment. In addition, the City’s downtown area is home to Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the award-winning Broward County Main Library, federal, county and school district offices.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Discover an island with a fascinating history that is one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world!

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Discover the classic signs of a vacationer’s paradise: gorgeous landscape with lush green mountains, underground caves, balmy waters, white-sandy beaches, delicious rum drinks and so much more. Spend an afternoon snorkeling and discover the beautiful marine life of the Caribbean Sea while swimming among the fish, coral communities, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds. Or take an evening sail around Old San Juan for amazing views of the 500-year-old walled city as the sun casts gorgeous light on the turquoise waters.

Old San Juan is one of the first cities to be established in the New World. Explore historical forts, stroll the blue-toned cobblestone streets and uncover various UNESCO sites, museums, historic churches, restaurants and much more along the way. Take a tour of the Bacardi headquarters, visit Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico for the most gorgeous fine art collections on the island, including paintings, sculptures, and carvings as far back as the 17th century. From roadside stalls serving up delicious local snacks like alcapurrias to the finest restaurants with the freshest seafood on menus, enjoy the fusion of Spanish, Taíno, African, and US influences and flavors of San Juan’s rich culinary traditions.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Explore a fascinating fusion of Danish, French, Spaniard, West African and Carib influences.

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Charlotte Amalie is the enchanting capital of St. Thomas that has attracted pirates and sailors the world over for centuries. There’s so much to discover on a cruise to St. Thomas. For a nice overview of the island’s history head to Fort Christian Museum. Built as a military fort by the Dutch in 1680, this historic landmark features exhibits chronicling the history of the Virgin Islands from the Stone Age to the present, as well as natural history collections, and an art gallery. Experience the beauty of St. Thomas beaches with a wonderful picnic on Magens Bay beach or snorkel in the turquoise Caribbean Sea where you’ll come up close to corals, sponges, and schools of colorful tropical fish.

Authentic island dishes like savory curries with roti, the freshest seafood, and delicious drinks made with the finest local rums are readily available on restaurant menus. And, while the beaches and ocean are beautiful, there is one thing that really sets St. Thomas apart – shopping. This island is the most commercial of all the U.S. Virgin Islands. Browse through the shop-lined streets of the capital city and shop for duty-free trinkets and bargains on everything from liquor to imported china and crystal.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Besides being one of the most scenic islands in the Caribbean, Tortola also has a fascinating cultural and historical side.

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For a glimpse into the island’s colonial past, visit the Virgin Islands Folk Museum. The restored house was once the family home of shipwright, Joseph Wilfred Penn and features a deep collection of Arawak and Carib pottery and stone tools, as well as plantation artifacts. Hike along the seven available walking trails in Sage Mountain National Park for stunning panoramic views of the island and the surrounding natural habitat. Snorkeling in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea and a rum tasting at Callwood Rum Distillery are essential on a cruise to Tortola. Sample the delicious curries, spicy soups, and sumptuous shellfish dishes available in abundance at local restaurants and many snack shacks around the island.

Nassau, Bahamas

Bustling markets and placid beaches are like the yin and yang of this capital of The Bahamas!

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The Nassau Straw Market, three blocks from the port, presents a riot of vendors, shoppers, and pirates. You’ll find authentic Cuban cigars and one-of-a-kind artworks. Watch the artisans weave their intricate straw hats, bags, and other mementos, using techniques passed down over centuries. On vibrant Bay Street, find duty-free deals and colorful architecture.

The broad white beaches of Paradise Island, minutes from town, feature sun-kissed sands, turquoise waters, and coral reefs. Discover the lost city of Atlantis. You can even wade through waist-high water and make a personal connection intelligent, gentle dolphins. Hop on a ferry to Blue Lagoon Island for a deluxe beach break. Unwind and settle into a hammock. Bask in warm golden sunshine and tranquil Atlantic waters.

Nassau’s culinary bounty emerges from the ocean—dishes like fried snapper served with grits and grouper drizzled with butter. Try conch, the marine mollusk of the iconic shell, presented as conch fritters, conch chowder, cracked conch, even raw conch in fresh lime juice. Peas and rice is the staple side dish, and rum-based beverages are always popular.

BASSOLOGY AT SEA RESERVATION

Choose your stateroom and make a Bassology at Sea Eastern Caribbean Cruise 2019 deposit. Price includes a guest! This deposit secures your spot as a Bassology at Sea student and a stateroom on Celebrity Equinox.

*Deposits are nonrefundable.

READ MORE ABOUT PRICING OPTIONS AND DETAILS

Bassology at Sea is pleased to offer students two pricing options based on the type of stateroom you choose: interior or balcony.

You may enroll in Bassology at Sea with a deposit before July 20, 2019. Final payment is due by August 5, 2019. You may make payments of any amount before the final payment is due. Deposits are non-refundable.

Price includes Bassology curriculum for one student and accommodations for one student and a guest. Please contact bassologyatsea@gmail.com for pricing for two students. Bassology at Sea does not find or recommend roommates.

After July 20 2019, cruiseline group rate pricing is no longer available and pricing is determined by cruise line stateroom availability .

We will not accept enrollments after October 1, 2019 because students are receiving two Bassology lessons with Anthony before we cruise. The cutoff date for your pre-cruise lessons is October 9, 2019. This is to ensure you have time to practice and incorporate the new skills you learn in the lessons before the Bassology at Sea cruise departs.

Bassology at Sea students may bring one or more additional guests who may participate in Bassology at Sea group activities, audit clinics, or enjoy cruise activities.

When we receive your payment, you will receive a welcome email from bassologyatsea@gmail.com and be added to a Bassology at Sea 2019 private Facebook group. The welcome email will have attachments that must be returned promptly in order to validate your enrollment in Bassology at Sea and secure your stateroom on the cruise. These attachments are a liability waiver and your personal information that Celebrity Cruiseline needs to book your cabin. These documents MUST be received to validate your enrollment.

Important note: Prices include two private bass lessons before the cruise, bass classes during the cruise for one student, stateroom for a student and guest, meals and soft beverages. Prices do not include airfare, transfers to/from airport, taxes and certain fees, shore excursions or gratuities. Deposits are nonrefundable. Please contact Bassology at Sea Cruise Director Tamatha Bechtel at786-584-2429 or bassologyatsea@gmail.com for more information, questions or special requests.

$ 2368 Deposit $710*

Bassology curriculum for one student
Stateroom & Ship Amenities
Meals & Beverages
Personalized Ship Service
24-Hour Room Service

$ 3548 Deposit $887*

Bassology curriculum for one student
Stateroom & Ship Amenities
Meals & Beverages
Personalized Ship Service
24-Hour Room Service