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Contents
WELCOME .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Friends of Dorothy Specifics ..................................................................................................... 5
Pre-Dinner Drinks ................................................................................................................ 5
Dinner.................................................................................................................................. 5
Friends of Dorothy Dinner Colors ....................................................................................... 5
FOD Tentative Itinerary....................................................................................................... 5
Future FOD Cruise ..................................................................................................................... 7
Adventure of the Seas............................................................................................................... 7
Ship Stats............................................................................................................................. 7
ITINERARY ........................................................................................................................................... 8
BEFORE YOU GO .................................................................................................................................. 8
Online Check-in ......................................................................................................................... 8
Travel Documentation .............................................................................................................. 9
Passport .............................................................................................................................. 9
VisaCentral .......................................................................................................................... 9
What to Pack ............................................................................................................................. 9
Prohibited Items ..................................................................................................................... 11
CHECK-IN ......................................................................................................................................... 11
SeaPass Card ........................................................................................................................... 11
Luggage ................................................................................................................................... 11
Muster Drill ............................................................................................................................. 12
DRINKING AND DINING........................................................................................................................ 12
FOD Takeover Drinking and Dining Schedule ......................................................................... 12
Pre-Dinner Drinks .............................................................................................................. 12
Dinner................................................................................................................................ 12
Dining Experience ................................................................................................................... 12
Dress Codes ....................................................................................................................... 12
Friends of Dorothy Dinner Colors ..................................................................................... 12
Libations .................................................................................................................................. 13
The Champagne Bar .......................................................................................................... 13
The Nightclub .................................................................................................................... 13
Beverage Packages.................................................................................................................. 13
ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT ................................................................................................................. 13
The Promenade ................................................................................................................. 13
The Theater ....................................................................................................................... 13
Studio B / Ice Arena .......................................................................................................... 13
Casino Royale .................................................................................................................... 13
AMENITIES ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Spa and Fitness ....................................................................................................................... 14
Vitality Spa ........................................................................................................................ 14
Gym ................................................................................................................................... 14
Pools and Jacuzzis ................................................................................................................... 14
EXCURSIONS AND ONSHORE ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................. 14
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WARNING............................................................................................................................. 14
DESTINATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 14
San Juan, Puerto Rico .............................................................................................................. 14
Itinerary............................................................................................................................. 14
Fun Facts / Need to Know ................................................................................................. 15
Background ....................................................................................................................... 15
Bridgetown, Barbados ............................................................................................................ 15
Itinerary............................................................................................................................. 16
Fun Facts / Need to Know ................................................................................................. 16
Background ....................................................................................................................... 16
Castries, St. Lucia .................................................................................................................... 16
Itinerary............................................................................................................................. 16
Fun Facts / Need to Know ................................................................................................. 16
Background ....................................................................................................................... 16
St. John’s, Antigua ................................................................................................................... 16
Itinerary............................................................................................................................. 17
Fun Facts / Need to Know ................................................................................................. 17
Background ....................................................................................................................... 17
Philipsburg, St. Maarten ......................................................................................................... 17
Itinerary............................................................................................................................. 17
Fun Facts / Need to Know ................................................................................................. 17
Background ....................................................................................................................... 17
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands ...................................................................................................... 17
Itinerary............................................................................................................................. 18
Fun Facts / Need to Know ................................................................................................. 18
Background ....................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX A. 2015 FOD GUESTS / STATEROOMS / DECK PLAN ................................................................. 19
Sorted by Last Name ......................................................................................................... 19
Sorted by Stateroom ......................................................................................................... 20
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W E LC OM E
Friends,
Thank you for joining us on the first (annual?) Friends of Dorothy Takeover Cruise aboard Royal
Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. We are excited to have you as part of this year’s adventure
in the Southern Caribbean and we look forward to sharing this upcoming week with you. This
guide provides essential information to making your cruise the most enjoyable possible. While
we have attempted to be comprehensive where appropriate, this guide is intended primarily to
familiarize you with the many customs, requirements, and opportunities associated with
cruising, and more specifically, with Royal Caribbean. Please review this guide as early as
possible recognizing there isn’t much time before we depart. You can check-in online for the
cruise among other things, and it would be good for you to familiarize yourself with some of the
necessary procedures and expectations. Enjoy your cruise!
Welcome aboard!
Debbie, Jarren, Michael, Chad
Jay, Kyle, Rick, Ryan
Friends of Dorothy Specifics
Pre-Dinner Drinks
The Friends of Dorothy Takeover Guests have made tentative plans to convene at 7:00 PM for
pre-dinner drinks at the Champagne bar, located at the aft end of the Promenade across from
Guest Services in the aft atrium.
Dinner
Dinner is scheduled in the Main Dining Room at 8:30 every evening. You can join the group or
make your own plans at any of the specialty restaurants. We have a section of the dining room
dedicated to our group so we can rotate among the tables to visit with each other.
Friends of Dorothy Dinner Colors
We selected colors for the group to wear to dinner on the casual nights. If you would like to
participate, the colors for dinner dress are :
First casual night:
Second casual night:
Third casual night:
Fourth casual night:
blue
purple
white
pink
FOD Tentative Itinerary
Saturday, 18 April – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Arrival in San Juan for many
9:30 pm
Happy Hour at Circo Bar
Circo Bar San Juan
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Calle Condado 650
Calle Condado, San Juan 00907
Sunday, 19 April – San Juan, Puerto Rico
1:30–6:00 pm Check-in and embarkation
7:00 pm
Happy Hour and Meet-and-Greet
8:30 pm
Dinner
Pan American Pier
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Monday, 20 April – At Sea
Daytime
Lounging by the pools (FOD t-shirts and tanks)
7:00 pm
Happy Hour
8:30 pm
Dinner (formal night) (group picture)
Deck 11
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Tuesday, 21 April – Bridgetown, Barbados
8:00 am
Arrival
Excursion
Suggested: Swim with Turtles, Shipwrecks, Snorkel
8:30/8:45 am
and Beach (4 hrs) (considered strenuous)
5:00 pm
Departure
7:00 pm
Happy Hour
8:30 pm
Dinner
Code: BBC3,
Price: $79.75
Wednesday, 22 April – Castries, St. Lucia
8:00 am
Arrival
Excursion
Suggested: Breathtaking Soufreière & Warm
10:00 am
Mineral Baths (5.5 hrs) (considered moderate)
5:00 pm
Departure
7:00 pm
Happy Hour
8:30 pm
Dinner
Code: SL85
Price: $49.75
Thursday, 23 April – St. John’s, Antigua
8:00 am
Arrival
Excursion (3)
Suggested: Stingray Swim and Snorkel (3 hrs)
8:30/10:15 am (considered strenuous if swimming) OR
and 12:30 pm [English Harbour Distillery tour (recommended)]
5:00 pm
Departure
7:00 pm
Happy Hour
8:30 pm
Dinner
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Code: AN25
Price: $69.75
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Friday, 24 April – Philipsburg, St. Maarten
8:00 am
Arrival
Excursion
Some people are renting SUVs for touring the
Coast Car Rental
island. If you are interested, ask around our group. (www.coastalcarrental.com)
Some of us may go snorkeling. Plane spotters might
check out Maho Beach…
6:00 pm
Departure
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7:00 pm
8:30 pm
Happy Hour
Dinner
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Saturday, 25 April – St. Croix, USVI
8:00 am
Arrival
Excursion
Suggested: TBD
5:00 pm
Departure
7:00 pm
Happy Hour
8:30 pm
Dinner (formal night)
Champagne Bar (Deck 5)
Main Dining Room (Deck 3)
Sunday, 26 April – San Juan, PR
6:00 am
Arrival
Morning
Disembarkation
See Daily Schedule for details
Future FOD Cruise
2016 Friends of Dorothy Takeover Cruise
Ship: Jewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
Dates: Feb 28-Mar 6, 2016
Destinations: Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Nevis, Aruba, Curacao
Adventure of the Seas
The MS Adventure of the Seas is the third
Voyager-Class cruise ship in the Royal
Caribbean Fleet. The Voyager-Class ships are
now the fourth largest in the fleet,
immediately behind the new Quantum-Class
line, the Freedom-Class, and the largest of
the fleet: the Oasis-Class ships. While the
Adventure of the Seas offers many of the
same amenities as the Oasis-Class ships, you
will find that it contains many fewer
passengers, enabling you to more easily access resources, grab food, make reservations, and
see shows. Because there are less people on the ship generally you will not need to make
reservations to see onboard shows (there may be some exceptions for limited-seating
venues.)
Ship Stats
Gross Tonnage:
Length:
Max Beam (width):
Draft (depth):
Cruising Speed:
137,276
1,020 ft
157.5 ft
29 ft
22.5 knots (25.9 mph)
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I TI N E R A RY
Figure 1. Map of 2015 South Caribbean 7-day cruise
Table 1. Itinerary for Royal Caribbean East Caribbean cruise, April 19-26, 2015.
Day
Port of Call
Arrival
Debark
time
Must be
onboard by
Departure
Sunday
San Juan,
–
–
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
19th Apr
Puerto Rico
Monday
Cruising
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20th
Tuesday
Bridgetown,
See
See
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
st
21
Barbados
schedule
schedule
Wed.
See
See
Castries, St. Lucia
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
22st
schedule
schedule
Thursday
See
See
St. John’s, Antigua
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
rd
23
schedule
schedule
Friday
Philipsburg,
See
See
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
th
24
St. Maarten
schedule
schedule
Saturday
St. Croix,
See
See
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
25th
U.S. Virgin Islands
schedule
schedule
Sunday
San Juan,
6:00 AM
–
–
–
th
26
Puerto Rico
*Note the arrival and departure times are not the same as the debarkation and embarkation
times in port. Please pay attention to the schedules in the daily bulletin to make sure you are
onboard the ship at the required time, which will be before the departure time.
B E F O RE Y OU G O
Online Check-in
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Go to www.royalcaribbean.com/onlinecheckin to check-in online and submit your
documentation information and emergency contact information, etc. You will need your cruise
reservation number to access your profile. Debbie Yordy can provide you with your reservation
information if you cannot find it in email or in the package sent from the CruiseWeb® via mail
to your USPS address. You can print off your cruise documents including tickets, information,
and luggage tags. Luggage tags can also be obtained at the cruise terminal.
Debbie Yordy: [email protected]
(800) 377-9383 or (240) 487-0155, extension 411
Travel Documentation
Passport
You should bring your passport book. A valid passport book is required for international travel
and for entering the United States by air. A valid passport book or other WHTI compliant
document is required for domestic cruise travel in some circumstances (see below). We
strongly recommend that all guests travel with a valid passport book, even when not required.
For additional passport information visit: www.travel.state.gov If you need to obtain a
passport, VisaCentral can process a passport request quickly for U.S. Citizens - often in as little
as one day. The name on your cruise line reservation must match the name on your valid
passport book. Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from
boarding the ship or from entering a country and may be subject to fines.
VisaCentral
www.visacentral.com/royalcaribbean
(800) 858-8579
Use Royal Caribbean reference number 44988.
[email protected]
What to Pack
Camera. Sunscreen. Swimsuit. Okay, now that we've got the basics out of the way, here are a
few must-have cruise items that'll help make your vacation more comfortable, enjoyable and
memorable.
On the first day...
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change
of clothes, bathing suit, workout clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you
don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.
Onboard attire...
Shorts, t-shirts, slacks, trousers, casual skirts, blouses and sundresses are all perfect during the
day, whether indoors or out.
For lounging by the pool, pack two bathing suits (an extra suit in case the other is wet) and a
pair of casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers). You'll also need some casual shorts and
a couple of t-shirts or a cover-up for getting to and from the pool areas.
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If you're planning to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts, t-shirts and
socks that you won't mind working out in - plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.
If you're planning to ice skate on our Voyager, Freedom and Oasis Class ships please make sure
to bring long pants and socks. All skaters are required to wear long pants and socks for their
own comfort and safety.
Dinner attire...
The number of smart casual and formal nights is at the ship's discretion and could be changed.
Royal Caribbean also offers tuxedo rentals for formal dinners and special occasions.
Meals in the main dining room follow this schedule:
Casual Nights: 4
Formal Nights: 2
Smart Casual Nights: 1
We also planned a casual color scheme
First casual night:
blue
Second casual night: purple
Third casual night:
white
Fourth casual night: pink
Suggested guidelines for these nights are:
• Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women
• Smart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for women
• Formal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women
Shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at
dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you'll
also need smart casual attire for some of the specialty restaurants.
Save space...
Be sure to leave some room in your luggage for all those souvenirs and mementos. Some spacesaving ideas include:
• Bring shirts and pants/skirts that mix and match, turning three outfits into five or six.
• Wear your heaviest shoes during embarkation and disembarkation so you don't have to
pack them.
• Pack small items inside larger ones for efficiency.
• Bring an additional empty bag for those acquired extras.
Onshore attire...
You'll need comfortable walking shoes, as well as a hat and sunscreen for protection from the
sun. Don’t forget snorkel gear if you have it.
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Prohibited Items
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Alcohol*
Beverages of any kind (juice, soda, etc.)
Weapons of any kind, Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas
Sharp Objects, including knives and scissors. (Note: Personal grooming items such as
safety razors are allowed)
Illegal Drugs & Substances
Candles & Incense
Coffee Makers
Clothes Irons & Hot Plates
Baseball Bats, Hockey Sticks, Cricket Bats, Bows & Arrows
Skateboards & Surfboards
Martial Arts Gear; Self Defense Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night sticks
Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and fireworks
HAM Radios
Dangerous Chemicals including bleach and paint
Hookah Pipes
*Each guest may bring onboard up to two (2) 750 ml bottles of wine or champagne per
stateroom (on his or her person.) Do not put wine or champagne bottles in checked luggage
when embarking the ship as this will cause your luggage to be detained onboard rather than
delivered to your stateroom. You will be required to retrieve it.
CHECK-IN
Where:
Pan American Pier East & West Isla Grande, Santurce, Puerto Rico
(San Juan Cruise ship terminal)
When:
19 April 2015, 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
*You must be onboard the ship by 7:00 PM even though the ship leaves port at 8:30 PM
SeaPass Card
At check-in you will receive your SeaPass card. Do not lose this card as you will need it to board
and disembark the ship, as well as make reservations, and make purchases onboard (including
alcohol).
Luggage
You will surrender your luggage to the port staff for clearance and transfer aboard the ship.
Your luggage will be delivered to your stateroom on departure day.
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Muster Drill
A mandatory safety drill for all guests will take place before the ship sails. This drill is designed
to acquaint you with safety procedures in the event of a real emergency. On the back of your
stateroom door, you will find important information and the location of your Muster Station as
well as the proper use of life jacket
D R I N KI N G
AND
DINING
FOD Takeover Drinking and Dining Schedule
Pre-Dinner Drinks
The Friends of Dorothy Takeover Guests have made tentative plans to convene at 7:00 PM for
pre-dinner drinks at the Champagne bar, located on Deck 5 at the aft end of the Promenade
across from Guest Services in the aft atrium.
Dinner
Dinner is scheduled in the Main Dining Room at 8:30 every evening. You can join the group or
make your own plans at any of the specialty restaurants. We have a section of the dining room
dedicated to our group so we can rotate among the tables to visit with each other.
Dining Experience
Dress Codes
Meals in the main dining room follow this schedule:
Casual Nights: 4
Formal Nights: 2
Smart Casual Nights: 1
The number of smart casual and formal nights is at the ship's discretion and could be changed.
Suggested guidelines for these nights are:
• Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women
• Smart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for women
• Formal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women
Shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at
dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you'll
also need smart casual attire for some of the specialty restaurants.
Royal Caribbean also offers tuxedo rentals for formal dinners and special occasions.
Friends of Dorothy Dinner Colors
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We selected colors for the group to wear to dinner on the casual nights. If you would like to
participate, the colors for dinner dress are :
First casual night:
Second casual night:
Third casual night:
Fourth casual night:
blue
purple
white
pink
Libations
The Adventure of the Seas has 15 Bars, Clubs, and Lounges onboard. The service hours vary.
The Champagne Bar
Located in the aft atrium across from the Guest Services Desk at the aft end of the Promenade,
this location will be the 7:00 PM nightly meeting spot for the FOD takeover members who want
to grab a drink and converse before dinner at 8:30.
The Nightclub
Located on Deck 3, the nightclub typically opens late and stays open late, although hours may
vary. This will be a final destination on many evenings.
Beverage Packages
Royal Caribbean offers beverage packages which basically provide you unlimited drinks for a
daily fee. The prices have been known to change however initial information is below.
O N B OA RD E N TE RT A I N M E N T
The Adventure of the Seas offers many entertainment options including a screening room for
film junkies, shopping, ice skating, quiz games, and a library to name a few.
The Promenade
The promenade has a variety of shops and occasionally merchant staff market discounted
goods such as high-end watches, and jewelry, etc.
The Theater
The theatre hosts nightly shows on the grandest scale. Typically and early show and a late
show enable diners to work their schedules to make it to one or the other.
Studio B / Ice Arena
Studio B holds the ice arena where you can watch the figure skating show or do some public
skating yourself. The ice arena is typically very, very packed, but you might get lucky.
Casino Royale
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The casino offers many gambling options. While it is often closed in port due to local laws, we
will spend many nights and plenty of time in the casino so you can win back your expenses on
the cruise. They offer Craps, a variety of Poker games, Blackjack, and Slots, among others.
A M E N I TI E S
Spa and Fitness
Vitality Spa
The spa offers may amenities for relaxation. Check out the spa when you board and reserve
early to make sure you get the appointments you want.
Gym
There is a gym onboard, which typically has a variety of machines, and a small selection of free
weights.
Pools and Jacuzzis
The Adventure of the Seas has 10 pools and whirlpools on the top deck.
E X C U R SI O N S
AND
O N S H O RE
A C TI V I TIE S
WARNING
The ship will leave without you if you are not onboard at the required time. The embarkation
cutoff is not the departure time, and you need to check the daily bulletin to verify by when
you must be onboard. The exception is excursions. If you are participating in a Royal
Caribbean excursion, and the excursion is running late, the ship will not depart without your
group. If you are doing your “own thing” and your tour breaks down, or is late for any
reason, the ship will leave without you if you are not onboard by the required time. Plan
judiciously.
D E S TI N A T I ON S
Always take your SeaPass card and passport with you when you disembark the ship. You will
need them to reboard.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Itinerary
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Embarkation: Sunday, 19 April 2015, 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Debarkation: Sunday, 26 April 2015, 6:00 AM – ~11:00 AM
Fun Facts / Need to Know
Your cell phone should work in Puerto Rico.
Background
Old San Juan is rich in Spanish tradition, with cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. This
part of the Puerto Rican city is easily seen on foot, and cruise passengers can shop for
handcrafted works or relax in a shaded park. New San Juan is distinctly elegant with lavish
resorts, great restaurants and grand casinos. Visitors in San Juan can join an excursion to El
Yunque, the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. national forest system. Adventurous travelers
will want to partake in a deep-sea fishing, snorkeling or diving excursion.
Language: English/Spanish
Currency: US dollar (US$)
Driving Directions and Parking Information
Sailings from San Juan may depart from one of two piers:
Paseo Concepcion de Gracia
Old San Juan Pier
Pier (Muelle) #4
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Carnival passengers use the Old San Juan Pier.
Traveling from the San Juan International Airport - Take Baldorioty Avenue. Follow Baldorioty
Ave. to San Juan (follow the signs). On the right, you will see a sign for Puentes Dos Hermanos
(Condado Lagoon); stay in the left-hand lane and you will enter Puerta de Tierra. After three
traffic lights, you will see the waterfront. Continue on Concepcion de Garcia Ave. until you
reach the port.
Pan American Pier
Isla Grande, Puerto Rico
Celebrity, Princess and Royal Caribbean passengers use the Pan American Pier.
Traveling from the San Juan International Airport - Take Baldorioty Avenue. Follow Baldorioty
Avenue to Puentes Dos Hermanos (Condado Lagoon). Stay in the left-hand lane. After U-turn
stay on the right and follow until you come to a street where you can make a right hand turn.
Go until you come to the first street and make a right hand turn. Follow this road and it will
take you to Pan American Pier. 12 miles to pier, approximate driving time 45 minutes.
There are no port parking facilities at either pier, but there is public parking in the area
surrounding the port.
Bridgetown, Barbados
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Itinerary
In Port: Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fun Facts / Need to Know
Wearing camouflage in Barbados is illegal and will be met with fines or imprisonment. Please
do not wear anything camouflage in Barbados.
Background
With its natural caverns and flower forests, Barbados lends itself well to roamers. City tours of
bustling Bridgetown are popular, as are island tours that show off the estates and plantation
homes of the countryside. Other options include a rum party cruise or submarine ride.
Language: English
Currency: Barbados dollar, US dollar (US$)
Castries, St. Lucia
Itinerary
In Port: Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fun Facts / Need to Know
La Soufrière (the volcano) is known for its hot sulfur springs and is a popular swimming/bathing
spot.
Background
St. Lucia is home to the majestic Piton Mountains, the twin volcanic peaks rising thousands of
feet above the island. Sightseeing tours offer a look of the island's rugged beauty, including the
tropical rain forests. Most also visit Le Soufriere, the world's only drive-in volcano. Water lovers
will find a variety of water sports at Marigot Bay.
Language: English
Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), US dollar (US$)
St. John’s, Antigua
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Itinerary
In Port: Thursday, 23 April 2015, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fun Facts / Need to Know
Background
The largest of the British Leeward Islands boasts 365 beaches and crystal-clear waters. History
buffs will want to tour Nelson's Dockyard National Park, where one of the great admirals of the
18th century kept his fleet. The island draws a huge yachting crowd during Sailing Week in April
and is perfect for windsurfing, water-skiing, sailing, snorkeling and diving.
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD), US dollar (US$)
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Itinerary
In Port: Friday, 24 April 2015, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fun Facts / Need to Know
The water taxi is a great way to get from the port to an excellent shopping and dining/drinking
zone. St. Maarten (Princess Juliana International) airport is known for the jets landing just feet
above your head as they pass over Maho beach when touching down. The blast from departing
jets can also be quite a rush.
Background
Flying two flags, this island is half-French and half-Dutch. Cruise ships more commonly call on
the Dutch side of St. Maarten, known for its shop-lined, narrow lanes and daytime casinos.
Island tours, cruising on an America's Cup yacht and snorkeling excursions are offered in
Philipsburg. Golfers should check out Mullet Bay.
Language: Dutch
Currency: Euro (EUR), US dollar (US$)
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
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Itinerary
In Port: Saturday, 25 April 2015, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fun Facts / Need to Know
Your US cell phone plan should work on St. Croix. The Domino Club has been noted as a
popular bar and restaurant in the mountain jungles due to its drinking pigs, but it gets mixed
reviews.
Background
The gently rolling hills of this island blend with palm-lined beaches and turquoise waters. Old
plantation windmills are scattered across the landscape, and the Danish heritage is evident in
the towns of Frederiksted and Christiansted. Snorkelers will find their paradise at the nation's
only underwater national park, Buck Island Reef. Other popular excursions include a rumtasting tour of the Cruzan Rum Distillery, horseback riding in a rain forest and a sailboat ride.
Language: English
Currency: US dollar (US$)
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A P P E N D I X A. 2015 FOD G U E S T S / S TA TE R O O M S / D E C K P LA N
Sorted by Last Name
Name
AJAEB EDWARD
ALEXANDER STEPHEN
BARBOUR CLAUDIO
BEADORE JASON
BENNETT RICHARD
BENNETT RYAN
BLUMENTHAL JAY
BONE ALEXANDER
BREAST JOHN
BURDITT JR FLOYD
DAY BRIAN
DAY MARC
DAY PAMELA
DAY ROBERT
ELLZY II JAMES
FAZAKERLEY JOHN
GORDON TRAVIS
HARTENSTEIN CHRISTIAN
HOLLAND KIRBY
HRDINA CHAD
JOWERS JOHN
MANNING DARRELL
MATTHEWS JARREN
MCILWAIN RUTH
MIKA JAROSLAV
MUIR JASON
PERRON KYLE
SCHUSTER JOSEPH
STANIEWSKI BRYAN
STEPHENS DARRYL
WALKER ERIC
YORDY DEBORAH
ZGODA MICHAEL
Stateroom
9373
2342
9348
9348
9362
9362
9366
9692
9369
9368
9360
9360
8371
8371
9369
9346
9350
9672
9365
9344
9346
9364
9342
9336
9350
9347
9692
9368
9342
9364
9347
9336
9344
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2015 Friends of Dorothy Takeover Cruise – Guest Guide
Sorted by Stateroom
Stateroom Name
2342
ALEXANDER STEPHEN
8371
DAY PAMELA
DAY ROBERT
9336
MCILWAIN RUTH
YORDY DEBORAH
9342
MATTHEWS JARREN
STANIEWSKI BRYAN
9344
HRDINA CHAD
ZGODA MICHAEL
9346
FAZAKERLEY JOHN
JOWERS JOHN
9347
MUIR JASON
WALKER ERIC
9348
BARBOUR CLAUDIO
BEADORE JASON
9350
GORDON TRAVIS
MIKA JAROSLAV
9360
DAY BRIAN
DAY MARC
9362
BENNETT RICHARD
BENNETT RYAN
9364
MANNING DARRELL
STEPHENS DARRYL
9365
9366
HOLLAND KIRBY
BLUMENTHAL JAY
9368
BURDITT JR FLOYD
SCHUSTER JOSEPH
9369
BREAST JOHN
ELLZY II JAMES
9373
9672
AJAEB EDWARD
HARTENSTEIN CHRISTIAN
9692
BONE ALEXANDER
PERRON KYLE
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