- We’ve partnered with University at Sea®, a trusted meeting planning and travel company that has specialized in medical conferences at sea since 1992. They organize over 100 cruise-based events each year, including more than 75 CME programs—so you’re in expert hands.

- To reserve your stateroom and make your deposit:
📞 Call 800-422-0711 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET)
📧 For cruise-related questions, email sandi@continuingeducation.net

- University at Sea will assist you with your booking, answer questions, and help ensure a smooth and stress-free travel experience.

- The cruise is scheduled from March 27th – March 30th, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

The cruise is a round-trip from Miami, Florida.  The itinerary includes stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau in the Bahamas.

- Cruise only pricing starts from $894.85 per person in a double occupancy room (two people in a room).  Specific pricing can be quoted by contacting University at Sea at 800-422-0711, Monday –Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET.  For all cruise questions, reply to this email or contact:  sandi@continuingeducation.net.

- The cruise fare does not include the Symposium at Sea 2026 conference registration fee. If you haven’t yet registered for the conference, please click here.

The cruise includes:

- 3 Nights of accommodation

- Meals in complementary dining venues (including the Main Dining Room, buffet, and other select eateries)  Note:  We will have

designated areas for the Symposium. 

- Onboard entertainment on the ship

- Coffee, tea, and juice

- The basic cruise fare does NOT include, to be purchased additionally:

- Dining at specialty restaurants (available for an additional fee)

- Alcohol, other special beverages and beverage packages

- Onshore excursions in the Bahamas

- Special Activities in the Private Destination

- Wi-Fi connection

The earlier you book, the better. The contract our cruise agency has with the cruise line has a limited number of staterooms across various categories. Once those rooms are booked, the current market rate at the time of booking will apply. This will likely be higher than the contracted rates.

While you could potentially book closer to the sailing date, it is strongly recommended to book prior to January 2, 2026. After that date, our contracted group price for this cruise will expire as the cruise line may recall unsold staterooms, and there may not be any availability left.

The deposit is $100 per-person (a minimum of $200 per booking), unless you are registering after January 2, 2026, in which case the full price of the cruise will be due at the time of booking.

The deposit is refundable for all of our travel partner, University at Sea, 's contracted rates up to the Final payment date (January 2, 2026), after that date penalties are accruedThe only way the deposit would not be refundable is if you were to book after January 2, 2026 or if you book a non-refundable rate outside of the allotted group space.

The remainder of the payment is due no later than January 2, 2026.

You may contact University at Sea while the sale is ongoing and we will work with the cruise operator to match that price. This only applies before final payment is due (January 2, 2026) and only as long as you are not booked with a special non-refundable fare. Note that this is a request to the cruise line and is not guaranteed in all cases.

Groups/individuals may be cancelled prior to January 2, 2026 with no penalties (unless you have booked with a special non-refundable fare).

_ Starting January 12th, 2026, you will incur a penalty of 50% of the total fare.

_ Starting January 26th, 2026, the penalty increases to 75% of the total fare.

_ Starting February 25th, 2026, you will not receive any refund except for the taxes and fees you paid.

Travel insurance is not required but is highly recommended. Insurance for American Citizens can be purchased through our travel partner, University at Sea.

Important Timing for Embarkation Day – Friday, March 27, 2026

- The Symposium at Sea 2026 officially kicks off at 2:00 p.m. sharp on embarkation day, so it’s essential you’re on board and settled well before then.

- We strongly recommend completing your online cruise check-in as soon as it becomes available and selecting the earliest possible boarding time.

- Embarkation opens at 11:00 a.m., and Royal Caribbean uses a scheduled check-in system with 30-minute arrival windows (e.g., 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). Be sure to arrive during your assigned window, but aim to get on as early as you can to avoid delays and be ready for the start of the conference.

Yes, you must have a valid passport with an expiry date more than 6 months after the date of return (March 30th, 2026). Therefore, your passport must expire AFTER September 30th, 2026.

The closest international airport to the cruise terminal is Miami International Airport (MIA). The next closest is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is approximately a 45-60 minute drive away. If you are traveling from a distance, you may want to arrive at least one day before the start of the cruise. Our travel partner, University at Sea, can assist you with pre-cruise hotels and transfers.

If you are staying at a hotel prior to the cruise, most hotels will have transport vehicles to the cruise terminal. If the hotel does not offer transit to the cruise terminal, our travel partner, University at Sea,  can arrange transportation for you at an additional cost. You can also take a Taxi or Uber if you prefer.

Yes. Our travel partner, University at Sea, can assist with this. Post-cruise hotel and transport bookings will have to be separately booked and paid by each participant depending on his/her needs.

No, the Wonder of the Seas can accommodate over 6,500 passengers.

Pack as you would for any resort. Cruise vacations are casual by day. In the evening, the dress code can vary. Cruises usually have a "formal night" or "dress your best" night, though you can opt out of it by dining at the buffet if you wish.

- No personal hair dryers, clothes steamers, or irons

- No hot plates

- No extension cords

- No knives or scissors (except for personal grooming)

- No weapons

- No perishable foods

- No more than two (2) 750ml bottles of wine or champagne per cabin. No beer, liquor, or boxed wine.

This depends on your needs and budget. Balcony staterooms are the most popular. Ocean View staterooms have a window but no balcony and are a good value. Inside staterooms are the most economical and have no window. For a more premium experience, our travel partner, University at Sea,  can book a variety of Suites with varying benefits and sizes.

Most cabins in our group allotment are for two passengers. While it is sometimes possible to have three or four people in a room, it is strongly recommended to have only two people per room as that is what they are designed to accommodate.

Yes. It is open daily and offers a fully equipped fitness center with free weights, machines, treadmills, and ellipticals, as well as a sauna and steam room in the locker room.

Yes. The casino offers a variety of slot machines and gaming tables. Guests can pay with either cash or their SeaPass card.

Yes, for a fee, which is typically around $21-$25 per-device, per-day.  Ask University at Sea agents for details on pricing.

 Yes, there will be a dedicated area for our group in the main dining room. It is required that you book your room through our travel partner, University at Sea, to gain access to group-only areas and events.

Booking as a group allows us to secure amenities like conference rooms, dedicated dining space, and other group benefits. It also allows our dedicated staff to handle the registration and booking process for the entire group. The rates will always be as good or better than a rate offered directly by the cruise line for an equivalent stateroom.