The Travel Empire
The Travel Empire
CRUISE & SHOP: MIAMI APRIL 23-MAY 3, 2023
Apr 23, 2023 to May 3, 2023
6 Nights Barbados to Miami Cruise & 4 Nights in Miami
Your Cruise & Shop Adventure Begins Here!
2023 CRUISE & SHOP EXPERIENCE
April 23, 2023-May 3, 2023
6 NIGHTS ROYAL CARIBBEAN RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS CRUISE
DEPARTS BARBADOS, ENDS IN MIAMI (US VISA REQUIRED)
STAY & SHOP IN MIAMI 4 NIGHTS POST CRUISE
Set sail from Barbados to Miami on an exciting 6 nights Caribbean cruise, visiting St. Lucia, St. Vincent & St. Kitts & Nevis. Experience the thrills on board Rhapsody of the Seas, grab a hold of adventure at the top of the Rock Climbing Wall, or savour hand-rolled sushi at Izumi. All while enjoying superior service and an intimate environment.
You're in for a treat!
SPACES ARE LIMITED! BOOK NOW TO LOCK IN YOUR SPACE AT THESE RATES!
Please review this booking page in its entirety before booking/reserving your cruise.
Select your package below and click "Book Now" to register and place your deposit for this trip.
What's included in trip cost:
6 Nights Cruise on Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas
Taxes, fees, port expenses AND gratuities
Choice of interior or ocean view cabin (guarantee cabins) - Double Occupancy Only
Daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Select Non-Alcoholic Beverages (e.g. coffee, tea, lemonade/select juices, water (unbottled)
Onboard activities & entertainment
4 Nights Post Cruise 4 Star Accommodations in Miami with Daily Breakfast (Hyatt/Holiday Inn brand or similar)
Cruise Port & Airport Transfers in Miami
Unlimited FUN!
What's not included:
Cruise: Free WiFi/Optional Specialty Restaurants/Alcoholic or Carbonated Beverages (can be purchased prior to sailing/onboard)
Return flight from Miami to Barbados (can be added to your booking via extra options below & based on current pricing at booking)
Excursions/Tours
Costs for COVID Tests (If applicable)
Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
Items of a personal nature
Airline Baggage Fees (Return flight)
Airport/Cruise transfers in Miami
Hotel Incidentals in Miami (if applicable)
Sample Itinerary (11 Days/10 Nights):
- Day 1 - April 23: Ship departs Barbados at 4:00 pm
- Day 2 - April 24 (St. Vincent): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Day 3 - April 25 (St. Lucia): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Day 4 - April 26 (St. Kitts): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Day 5 - April 27 (Cruising): ALL DAY
- Day 6 - April 28 (Cruising): ALL DAY
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Day 7 - April 29 (Arrive Miami): Ship arrives at 7:00 am.
- Transfer to Hotel from Cruise port. Take advantage of Shopping/Remainder of Day at Leisure
- Day 8 - April 30 (Miami): Shopping Day/Day at Leisure
- Day 9 - May 1 (Miami): Shopping Day/Day at Leisure
- Day 10 - May 2 (Miami): Shopping Day/Day at Leisure
- Day 11 - May 3 (Depart Miami): Check out of Hotel & Transfer to Miami Airport. Depart Miami for Barbados
**Itinerary is subject to change**
Pricing & Payment Info:
- MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN IS AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FINAL PAYMENT DATE OUTLINED BELOW.
- A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF US$350 PER PERSON IS REQUIRED TO BOOK AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
- DEPOSIT IS DUE BY DEC 23, 2022. FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE BY MARCH 23, 2023. AFTER FINAL PAYMENT DATE, THE FULL PAYMENT WILL BE DUE UPFRONT TO BOOK IF THERE IS STILL AVAILABILITY.
- ALL PAYMENTS ARE QUOTED IN USD AND PROCESSED IN USD.
- PAYMENTS ARE PROCESSED DIRECTLY WITH THE TRAVEL EMPIRE VIA CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD AUTHORISATION. CASH PAYMENTS OR BANK TRANSFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS BOOKING.
- Starting rates are per person and based on double occupancy (interior or ocean view cabins only). Double Occupancy means that two persons are staying in the same cabin.
- Rates are based on Guaranteed Cabins only (this means that the cruise line will assign your cabin after booking).
- Rates for single, triple and quad occupancy rates are available on a request basis only & subject to availability, please contact us.
- PRICING & AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL A DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED. Pricing is not guaranteed until you have received an email confirmation.
- All rates are inventory controlled and are therefore subject to change and based on availability at the time of booking.
Deposit & Payment Plan Schedule:
PAY OFF YOUR TRIP WITH A DEPOSIT & MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS!
| PAYMENT | AMOUNT | DUE DATE |
| NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | USD$350.00 P/P | DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING* |
| 2ND PAYMENT | USD$325.00 P/P | JAN 20, 2023 |
| 3RD PAYMENT | USD$325.00 P/P | FEB 23, 2023 |
| FINAL PAYMENT | REMAINING BALANCE | MAR 23, 2023 |
SPACES ARE LIMITED! BOOK NOW TO LOCK IN YOUR SPACE AT THESE RATES!
Booking Terms & Conditions (Please read in it's entirety):
- Making reservations for this package and paying your deposit signifies your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions, including the cancellation policy.
- All deposits and if applicable, monthly payments to The Travel Empire are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because The Travel Empire has contractual obligations with suppliers/vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way we can keep package prices competitive and allow you to make monthly payments on your trip.
- Group trips pricing is highly contingent upon all parties fulfilling their obligation to pay their share to qualify for group rates & amenities.
- Travel insurance is optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to protect your investment. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, you acknowledge and accept that you may be liable for any cancellation penalties and out-of-pocket expenses incurred. You also accept that you will make your own provisions in the event of an emergency (health or otherwise) while travelling or in the event of quarantine or extended stay. Please consult with your insurance advisor for specific travel insurance advice & policies for your trip. If you purchase travel insurance, your trip will be refundable through that avenue only and subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance policy. You will be responsible for filing a claim with your insurance company.
- Reservations must be made in your FULL NAME exactly as it appears on your passport. Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond return date. Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents. Any information provided on the travel description pertains to Barbados citizens only. Non-Barbados citizens should check with the respective consulate of the country(s) to be visited for current entry requirements.
- Prices and availability are subject to change without notice and until a deposit is made. Please make your reservations today at this low price to be locked in. Pricing is not guaranteed until you have received a booking confirmation email.
- Monthly Payment Plan: If you choose our payment plan, monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current unless you make larger monthly payments than what is required of your monthly payment plan. When you book, we calculate an evenly divided automatic payment plan and you will know in advance the day of every month that your payment will be processed. Your initial deposit is due at the time of booking, and your future payments will be charged according to the schedule you see on your invoice. We suggest you put this payment plan on your personal calendar so you do not miss any payment deadlines. You must ensure your roommate, if applicable, is also making timely monthly payments.
- Change fee: US$50 per person administrative charge applies for any changes or modifications (whatever the cause) to the reservation after booking, plus any applicable airline or supplier change fees before any changes can be made.
- Name changes are not allowed for any components of this package.
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Late Payment: Payments not received by close of business on your monthly due date on your invoice will incur an automatic US$5late fee per person. Late payment fees are automatically added to your reservation two (2) days after your monthly due date.
- Payments more than 30 days past due could result in the cancellation of your reservation and all monies being forfeited.
- Any late payment requests must be submitted via email to info@thetravelempirebb.com before the Final Payment deadline on your invoice.
- ANY RESERVATIONS NOT PAID IN FULL BY THE FINAL PAYMENT DATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION AND ALL MONIES FORFEITED.
- A major credit card/debit card is required to be attached to your set sail onboard cruise account and required at hotel check in to cover anticipated incidentals/room charges.
- Provided full payment is received no later than your Final Payment Due date, travel documents, itineraries and travel instructions will be sent via email within 30 days prior to travel.
Cancellation Policy:
- DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE. All other payments on your booking are refundable in the form of a future travel credit until the final payment date. After the final payment date, your trip is fully non-refundable and subject to cruise cancellation and other package supplier penalties. Residual future cruise credits may or may not apply depending on the time of cancellation. With this in mind, we highly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance to protect your investment.
- If purchased, flights are always non-refundable 24 hours after booking.
- You may cancel your cruise reservation per the Cruise Line's cancellation policy schedule outlined below. Penalties will be assessed in accordance with those policies based on the date of cancellation prior to departure.
- All cancellation requests must be in writing to info@thetravelempirebb.com.
- By booking and making your deposit, you understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Cancellation Policy.
CRUISE CANCELLATION SCHEDULE
* DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE AFTER BOOKING
| Days Prior to Sailing | Cancellation Amount | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | AFTER BOOKING |
| 89 to 75 | 25% per guest | 24JAN2023 to 07FEB2023 |
| 74 to 61 | 50% per guest | 08FEB2023 to 21FEB2023 |
| 60 to 31 | 75% per guest | 22FEB2023 to 23MAR2023 |
| 30 to 0 | 100% per guest | 24MAR2023 to 23APR2023 |
We strongly encourage all travellers to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment!
Important Trip Notes:
- CURRENT CRUISE PROTOCOLS: Effective Nov 2, 2022, all travelers — regardless of vaccination status — will no longer require pre-departure testing on Barbados departures (excludes sailings to Colombia, Haiti, & Honduras).
- PLEASE NOTE: As at the time of posting, the US currently still requires that non-US residents (18 and over) are fully vaccinated to enter the US. This requirement does not apply to children under 18. If there are any changes, we will advise accordingly.
- Cruise Line policies, COVID protocols and travel restrictions are subject to change AT ANY TIME.
- PLEASE REVIEW ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISELINES COVID-19 UPDATES AND PROTOCOLS BEFORE BOOKING: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center
- The minimum age requirement for cruising is 6 months at the time of travel. At least 1 guest must be 21 & over to book a cabin.
- Valid US Visa required for CARICOM Passport holders to enter the US and passports must be valid for 6 months post travel.
- Only MY Time Dining (Flexible Dining: Dine anytime between 5:30 and 8:00pm. Reservations required onboard) is available for this group block.
- Prices are subject to change until your deposit is successfully processed which will lock in your price. We will confirm any price increases before we process payment and your invoice will be updated accordingly if there are any increases. After your deposit has been successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation and invoice. Payment reminders will be sent 7 days prior to the payment due date for all future payments.
- NB. SUBMITTING THIS REGISTATION/BOOKING FORM DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION OR CHARGE YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD. After you submit this form & your card authorisation, we will reach out to you to reconfirm booking details, pricing and address any queries. Your authorised payment will then be processed within 24-48 hours of confirming your booking details.
- IF YOU ARE NOT YET READY TO BOOK AND SUBMIT YOUR DEPOSIT, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE WAITLIST SIGN UP FORM WHICH WILL INFORM US OF YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING THIS TRIP. We will contact you within 1-2 days of the deposit deadline to confirm whether you wish to proceed with booking if spaces are still available.
How to Book:
- All bookings must be made via this booking site.
- Click "Book Now" based on which cabin category you would like to book.
- On the next screen, it will ask for the number of travellers (in the drop down box, choose the number of people you are paying your deposit for).
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If you are booking for double occupancy, you can book one of two ways:
- Select double occupancy and choose 1 traveller, which will generate your individual invoice if you are paying separately from your roommate. Enter your roommate's name in the booking notes; or
- Select double occupancy and choose 2 travellers, both totals will be on the invoice if you are paying together on one card.
- On the far right, you will see the overall cost of your trip package, double check the information, then click continue to traveller details.
- f you are booking for you and your roommate, enter all the details for your roommate (Guest 2) on the additional traveller form. Otherwise, just enter your information only if you are booking separately from your roommate and include your roommate's name on the form..
- Then proceed to make your deposit payment authorisation (via debit/credit card).
Travel Plans are being organized and booked by The Travel Empire.
Please contact Travel Advisor, Janet Taylor, with any questions (246) 269-8120.
PRICING ON THIS BOOKING PAGE IS BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ONLY!
Contact us directly via email if you need single or higher occupancy cabin, or to add children as 3rd/4th guests so we can provide a quote.
Any Questions?
Please contact Lead Travel Advisor Janet Taylor
Call/WhatsApp: (246) 269-8120 / 288-8854
info@thetravelempirebb.com
Please contact Lead Travel Advisor Janet Taylor
Call/WhatsApp: (246) 269-8120 / 288-8854
info@thetravelempirebb.com
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 5:00pm-8:00pm | Sat 11-3pm. Closed on Sundays.
WE DON'T JUST BOOK TRAVEL, WE CURATE AMAZING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES!
IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO ASSIST YOU, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US.
Available Packages
INTERIOR Cabin Cruise & Shop Package - Double Occupancy (USD Per Person)
Unavailable as of
December 23, 2022
$1,200.00
Deposit: $350.00 per person
PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Interior Cabin Double Occupancy - Price shown is the starting rate per person.
Price and availability is subject to change until secured with a fully paid deposit.
What's included in trip cost:
- 6 Nights Cruise on Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas
- Taxes, fees, port expenses AND gratuities
- Choice of interior or ocean view cabin (guarantee cabins) - Double Occupancy Only
- Daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Select Non-Alcoholic Beverages (e.g. coffee, tea, lemonade/select juices, water (unbottled)
- Onboard activities & entertainment
-
4 Nights Post Cruise 4 Star Accommodations in Miami with Daily Breakfast (Hyatt/Holiday Inn brand or similar)Cruise Port & Airport Transfers in Miami
- Unlimited FUN!
What's not included:
- Cruise: Free WiFi/Optional Specialty Restaurants/Alcoholic or Carbonated Beverages (can be purchased prior to sailing/onboard)
-
Return flight from Miami to Barbados (can be added to your booking via extra options below & based on current pricing at booking)
- Excursions/Tours
- Costs for COVID Tests (If applicable)
- Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
- Items of a personal nature
- Airline Baggage Fees (Return flight)
- Airport/Cruise transfers in Miami
- Hotel Incidentals in Miami (if applicable)
Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. All other payments on your booking are refundable until the final payment date. After the final payment date, your cruise is fully non-refundable and subject to cruise cancellation penalties and any applicable future cruise credits.
OCEAN VIEW Cabin Cruise & Shop Package - Double Occupancy (USD Per Person)
Unavailable as of
December 23, 2022
$1,330.00
Deposit: $350.00 per person
PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Ocean View Cabin Double Occupancy - Price shown is the starting rate per person.
Price and availability is subject to change until secured with a fully paid deposit.
What's included in trip cost:
- 6 Nights Cruise on Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas
- Taxes, fees, port expenses AND gratuities
- Choice of interior or ocean view cabin (guarantee cabins) - Double Occupancy Only
- Daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Select Non-Alcoholic Beverages (e.g. coffee, tea, lemonade/select juices, water (unbottled)
- Onboard activities & entertainment
-
4 Nights Post Cruise 4 Star Accommodations in Miami with Daily Breakfast (Hyatt/Holiday Inn brand or similar)Cruise Port & Airport Transfers in Miami
- Unlimited FUN!
What's not included:
- Cruise: Free WiFi/Optional Specialty Restaurants/Alcoholic or Carbonated Beverages (can be purchased prior to sailing/onboard)
-
Return flight from Miami to Barbados (can be added to your booking via extra options below & based on current pricing at booking)
- Excursions/Tours
- Costs for COVID Tests (If applicable)
- Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
- Items of a personal nature
- Airline Baggage Fees (Return flight)
- Airport/Cruise transfers in Miami
- Hotel Incidentals in Miami (if applicable)
Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. All other payments on your booking are refundable until the final payment date. After the final payment date, your cruise is fully non-refundable and subject to cruise cancellation penalties and any applicable future cruise credits.
Extra Options
Return Flight May 3, 2023 - MIA - BGI (Caribbean Airlines) - USD Per Person
Unavailable as of
January 20, 2023
$296.30
Price is subject to change until booked and payment made. Prices are in USD.
Caribbean Airlines LITE Fare (Baggage not included)
MIA-BGI
2:35pm-10:05pm (1h50m stop in POS)
*Flight prices fluctuate frequently. We will need to reconfirm current flight pricing at time of booking.*
**Option to upgrade to Classic Fare with 1 checked bag included for additional cost**
Return Flight May 3, 2023 - MIA - BGI (AA) - USD Per Person
Unavailable as of
January 20, 2023
$457.00
Price is subject to change until booked and payment made. Prices are in USD.
AA Main Cabin (Baggage not included)
MIA-BGI
6:13pm-9:47pm (nonstop)
*Flight prices fluctuate frequently. We will need to reconfirm current flight pricing at time of booking.*
Return Flight May 3, 2023 - MIA - BGI (Copa Airlines) - USD Per Person
Unavailable as of
January 20, 2023
$167.55
Price is subject to change until booked and payment made. Prices are in USD.
Copa Economy Basic (Baggage not included)
MIA-BGI
6:24am-1:48pm (57m stop in Panama)
*Flight prices fluctuate frequently. We will need to reconfirm current flight pricing at time of booking.*
**Option to upgrade to Economy Classic with 1 checked bag included for additional cost**