Sarah Barlow

Design Our Travel LLC

PTWW-at-Sea 2026

Caribbean Cruise
 

PrimeTimers® Worldwide 

Official January 2026 Cruise

 
join us for an eastern caribbean cruise aboard the 
allure of the seas
cruising dates: January 31 - February 8, 2026
 
PTww contact information:
Ron Camp - rcamp65913@aol.com - 614.581.2700
facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1941590419481669
 
 
 

Explore deck-defying discoveries, world-class dining, and the best cruise entertainment onboard Allure of the Seas®

the most awarded ship in the world

This Oasis Class favorite brings adventure to soaring new heights. Discover next-level thrills on every deck of Allure of the Seas®, from white-knuckle zip line rides ten decks up or the interactive H20 Zone℠ Water Park. Get down after dark with more bars than any ship out there and savor a world of possibilities right onboard. Recognized for its dazzling onboard entertainment, thrilling attractions and wanderlust-fueled itineraries, this ship has already been named Best Large Cruise Ship, Best for Entertainment, and Best Individual Ship — and it’s just getting started. 

 
 
 
 
 
*Please note: itineraries could change as conditions warrant 
 
 
 
 

What's Included

  • A WELL-DESERVED VACATION!
  • CABIN OF YOUR CHOICE: OCEAN VIEW BALCONY, BOARDWALK BALCONY, CENTRAL PARK BALCONY, OR INTERIOR CABIN WITH DAILY SERVICE
  • MEALS, SNACKS, COFFEE, HOT/ICED TEA, MILK, JUICES, WATER
  • ENTERTAINMENT + ACTIVITIES ABOARD THE SHIP
  • POOLS, HOT TUBS, WATERSLIDES
  • RESERVED TABLES FOR EARLY SEATING (530PM) GROUP DINING
  • MEET NEW PRIME FRIENDS AT DINNER TO SHARE CRUISE-ORGANIZED SHOWS, GAMES, OR TO EXPERIENCE EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES ON YOUR OWN
  • special meeting area for ptww members - TRAIN DOMINOES AND PARTY BRIDGE during SEA DAYS
  • PORT FEES + TAXES
  • THE EXPERTISE OF A TEAM OF TRAVEL DESIGNERS WITH A KNOWLEDGABLE TRACK RECORD WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISELINES.

 

What's Not Included

  • AIRFARE: PLEASE SEE THE FLIGHT FAQ SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS INFORMATION PAGGE
  • TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE PORT: THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE - A LOT OF HOTELS WILL ALSO OFFER AFFORDABLE TRANSFERS, AS WELL AS UBER/LYFT
  • PRE-CRUISE HOTEL STAY: THE GROUP WILL BE STAYING AT THE FOUR POINTS SHERATON, INFORMATION ON HOW TO BOOK IS BELOW IN THE SECTION "PRE-CRUISE HOTEL INFORMATION"
  • GRATUITIES: YOU CAN PRE-PAY by selecting the option at deposit OR YOU WILL BE BILLED directly by royal caribbean WHILE ON the SHIP
  • BEVERAGE PACKAGES: MAY BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY ONBOARD OR VIA THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN ONLINE CRUISE PLANNER (WE WILL PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN THE DESIGN OUR TRAVEL: ROYAL CARIBBEAN INFORMATION BOOKLET YOU WILL RECEIVE AFTER MAKING YOUR DEPOSIT)
  • OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS, ACTIVITIES, CASINO + SPA SERVICES: WE WILL PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN THE DESIGN OUR TRAVEL ROYAL CARIBBEAN INFORMATION BOOKLET YOU WILL RECEIVE AFTER MAKING YOUR DEPOSIT
  • OPTIONAL TRAVEL PROTECTION: WILL BE OFFERED TO EACH GUEST (PLEASE ACCEPT OR DECLINE AT TIME OF BOOKING YOUR CABIN)
  • voom INTERNET ACCESS: YOU CAN ADD THIS IN THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN ONLINE CRUISE PLANNER
  • specialty dining: YOU CAN ADD THIS IN THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN ONLINE CRUISE PLANNER
  • ANY PERSONAL PURCHASES OR THINGS OF A PERSONAL NATURE THAT AREN’T LISTED ABOVE AS AN “INCLUDED” ITEM
 
 
 

Cancellation Policy   

 
SHOULD YOU NEED TO CANCEL, DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE (based on the cancellation policy below), MINUS A $60 CANCELLATION FEE per PERSON (PTWW Fundraising effort)
 
CANCELLATION POLICIES: CANCELLATIONS 89 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING AND UNDER ARE PART OF THE CANCELLATION SCHEDULE:
 
  • 89-75 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 25% PER GUEST CANCELLATION FEE + $60
  • 74-61 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 50% PER GUEST CANCELLATION FEE + $60
  • 60-31 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 75% PER GUEST CANCELLATION FEE + $60
  • 30-0 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: FULL PENALTY
 
For full details of the terms & conditions, please visit  HERE and HERE
 
PLEASE MAKE ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS IN WRITING VIA EMAIL ONLY TO  GROUPS@DESIGNOURTRAVEL.COM  
ALL ADULT GUESTS ON THE BOOKING MUST CONFIRM CANCELLATION. Upon receipt, we will review and reply with a confirmation of your cancellation.
A cancellation confirmation will be provided to the traveler for any potential travel insurance claims they may need to submit.
 
 

 

CHANGE FEES
 
CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: Any changes made to your existing room reservation are subject to the current rates, promotions, and terms at the time of the change. If the number of individuals occupying a room changes, the remaining travelers will be responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of the change in the per-person occupancy rate. If a traveler makes changes to their reservation, an administrative processing fee of $50 PER CHANGE MAY be assessed in addition to any travel supplier fees/penalties. This processing fee is to cover our time spent processing your reservation change. This fee is per change and MAY double to $100 for changes made within 30 days of travel.  Fee must be paid prior to change being completed by Design Our Travel® LLC.
 
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHANGE REQUESTS IN WRITING VIA EMAIL ONLY TO  GROUPS@DESIGNOURTRAVEL.COM  
Upon receipt, we will review and reply with a confirmation AND ANY ADDITIONAL FEES THAT WERE INCURRED DUE TO THE CHANGE.
 
 
 
 
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
 
PASSPORTS ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
ANYONE WITHOUT A PASSPORT MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND A valid PHOTO ID.
at time of deposit, you will be asked if you will be traveling with a passport or certified copy of your birth certificate and a valid photo id. Should you not be traveling with a passport, a waiver will be sent to you that must be completed prior to receiving your final travel documents.
 
For additional information, please visit royal caribbean's FAQ site HERE
 
 
 
 
IMPORTANT PAYMENT DUE DATES
 
ALL PAYMENTS ARE MANUALLY ENTERED BY OUR TEAM, NO PAYMENTS ARE AUTOMATIC. Please allow up to 2 business days to process your payment.
 
$500 per CABIN deposit is due at time of booking
$60 per person is due at time of booking for the ptww fundraising effort (non-refundable + Billed separately)
final balance is due on 10/20/2025*
as a courtesy to the group, EVERYONE WILL BE OFFERED A COMPLIMENTARY MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN via monthly email reminders
 
*If payments are not received by the due date, your reservation is subject to cancellation.
DESIGN OUR TRAVEL® is not responsible for cancellations due to payments made after the due date.

LATE FEES: payments due that are not received prior to the due date above will incur a $50 late fee. Payments that are greater than 14 calendar dates late will be charged an additional, incremental $50 late fee. All reservations are subject to cancellation and hotel penalties as described above if final payment is not received on the due date. Late fees are not covered by the travel insurance and are always non-refundable. all late fees will need to be paid prior to a payment towards your reservation being taken.
 
 
 
 
PRE-CRUISE HOTEL INFORMATION
 
FOUR POINTS SHERATON FT. LAUDERDALE / CRUISE PORT
1800 SOUTH FEDERAL HWY. FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
  • FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE
  • NO COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST
  • $15 SHUTTLE TO PORT EVERGLADES CRUISE TERMINAL
 
 
 
 
  
PRE-CRUISE mix + mingle event INFORMATION
 
January 30th, friday
tropics grille 
200 wilton dr. wilton manors, fl 33305
(954) 530-3361
schedule:
  • 4-8pm happy hour
  • some members arriving at 6/6:30pm in back bar for a meet and greet
  • dinner
  • show starts at 9pm
 
 
 
 
 
BEFORE YOU PROCEED BOOKING YOUR CRUISE
 
  • Collect all cabin mate names and Dates of birth in your party directly from the ID/passport.
  • IF YOU ARE CRUISING AS A SINGLE AND DO NOT WISH TO HAVE A ROOMMATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT GROUPS@DESIGNOURTRAVEL.COM
  • do you have a question not answered above? you may make requests or ask questions prior to booking by:
 
 
 
 
CRUISING AS A SINGLE AND LOOKING FOR A CABIN MATE?
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH BOOKING IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CABIN MATE.
 
IF YOU ARE CRUISING AS A SINGLE AND DO NOT WISH TO HAVE A ROOMMATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT GROUPS@DESIGNOURTRAVEL.COM
BELOW WILL BE A RUNNING ACTIVE LIST OF THOSE LOOKING FOR A CABIN MATE. SEE A NAME YOU'D LIKE TO CONNECT WITH? EMAIL YOUR NAME AND THEIR NAME TO GROUPS@DESIGNOURTRAVEL.COM WE WILL THEN CONNECT THE TWO OF YOU, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, SO THAT YOU CAN WORK OUT THE CABIN DETAILS AND BOOK.
 
  • Rob Green
  • Michael Searcy
  • Brian Mecca
  • John Tempesta
  • Henry Carrey
 
 
FLIGHT ASSISTANCE FAQ'S
  • ALL CRUISE GUESTS WILL BE BOOKING THEIR OWN FLIGHTS. SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THIS, PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT GROUPS@DESIGNOURTRAVEL.COM
  • IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 1 DAY PRIOR TO YOUR CRUISE DEPARTURE. SHOULD THERE BE A DELAY IN YOUR FLIGHT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, YOU DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE TO MISS THE SHIP DEPARTURE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Available Packages

INTERIOR STATEROOMS (4V)
Available until September 23, 2025

$1,109.41
Deposit: $500.00 per room

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The Interior staterooms include a wide array of amenities for you to enjoy.

Two twin beds that can covert to a queen bed. (Please specify on your booking form)
 
SIZE: 140 SQ FT
 
Pricing shown is per person
 
What's Included:
  • DEDICATED STATEROOM ATTENDANT
  • DAILY CLEANING SERVICE
  • EXCLUSIVE BEDDING COLLECTION
  • STATEROOM CLIMATE CONTROL
  • AMPLE CLOSET AND STORAGE
  • IN-ROOM HD-TV
  • IN-ROOM SAFE FOR VALUABLES
  • HAIR DRYER
  • DELUXE TOILETRIES: SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER & BODY WASH
  • AND MUCH MORE…
 
NOTE: THERE IS A $60 PER PERSON PTWW FUNDRAISING EFFORT THAT WILL BE INVOICED SEPARATELY AND COLLECTED AT TIME OF DEPOSIT. THE PTWW FUNDRAISING EFFORT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THIS $60 PER PERSON IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICING SHOWN HERE.
 
If you'd like a single cabin, please email us at groups@designourtravel.com prior to moving forward with booking.

BOARDWALK VIEW BALCONY (2I)
Available until September 23, 2025

$1,313.41
Deposit: $500.00 per room

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Sarah's Note 7/31/25: This cabin category is now "Guarantee Only". This means that due to availability you are no longer able to choose your cabin location, but know that Royal Caribbean will provide you this category or better for your sailing.

 Claim your slice of paradise with balcony views overlooking the Boardwalk just outside your door.

Two twin beds that can covert to a queen bed. (Please specify on your booking form)
 
SIZE: 182 SQ FT; BALCONY 52 SQ FT
 
PRICING SHOWN IS PER PERSON
 
What's Included:
  • DEDICATED STATEROOM ATTENDANT
  • DAILY CLEANING SERVICE
  • EXCLUSIVE BEDDING COLLECTION
  • STATEROOM CLIMATE CONTROL
  • AMPLE CLOSET AND STORAGE
  • IN-ROOM HD-TV
  • IN-ROOM SAFE FOR VALUABLES
  • HAIR DRYER
  • DELUXE TOILETRIES: SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER & BODY WASH
  • AND MUCH MORE…
 
NOTE: THERE IS A $60 PER PERSON PTWW FUNDRAISING EFFORT THAT WILL BE INVOICED SEPARATELY AND COLLECTED AT TIME OF DEPOSIT. THE PTWW FUNDRAISING EFFORT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THIS $60 PER PERSON IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICING SHOWN HERE.
 
If you'd like a single cabin, please email us at groups@designourtravel.com prior to moving forward with booking.
 

CENTRAL PARK VIEW BALCONY (2J)
Available until September 23, 2025

$1,360.91
Deposit: $500.00 per room

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Claim your slice of paradise with balcony views overlooking Central Park just outside your door.

Two twin beds that can covert to a queen bed. (Please specify on your booking form)
 
SIZE: 184 SQ FT; BALCONY 52 SQ FT
 
PRICING SHOWN IS PER PERSON
 
What's Included:
  • DEDICATED STATEROOM ATTENDANT
  • DAILY CLEANING SERVICE
  • EXCLUSIVE BEDDING COLLECTION
  • STATEROOM CLIMATE CONTROL
  • AMPLE CLOSET AND STORAGE
  • IN-ROOM HD-TV
  • IN-ROOM SAFE FOR VALUABLES
  • HAIR DRYER
  • DELUXE TOILETRIES: SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER & BODY WASH
  • AND MUCH MORE…
 
NOTE: THERE IS A $60 PER PERSON PTWW FUNDRAISING EFFORT THAT WILL BE INVOICED SEPARATELY AND COLLECTED AT TIME OF DEPOSIT. THE PTWW FUNDRAISING EFFORT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THIS $60 PER PERSON IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICING SHOWN HERE.
 
If you'd like a single cabin, please email us at groups@designourtravel.com prior to moving forward with booking.
 

OCEAN VIEW BALCONY (2D)
Available until September 23, 2025

$2,163.41
Deposit: $500.00 per room

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Sarah's Note 7/29/25: This cabin category is now "Guarantee Only". This means that due to availability you are no longer able to choose your cabin location, but know that Royal Caribbean will provide you this category or better for your sailing.

Claim your slice of paradise with balcony views overlooking the ocean just outside your door.

Two twin beds that can covert to a queen bed. (Please specify on your booking form)
 
SIZE: 182 SQ FT; BALCONY 50 SQ FT
 
PRICING SHOWN IS PER PERSON
 
What's Included:
  • DEDICATED STATEROOM ATTENDANT
  • DAILY CLEANING SERVICE
  • EXCLUSIVE BEDDING COLLECTION
  • STATEROOM CLIMATE CONTROL
  • AMPLE CLOSET AND STORAGE
  • IN-ROOM HD-TV
  • IN-ROOM SAFE FOR VALUABLES
  • HAIR DRYER
  • DELUXE TOILETRIES: SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER & BODY WASH
  • AND MUCH MORE…
 
If you'd like a single cabin, please email us at groups@designourtravel.com prior to moving forward with booking.
 

Extra Options

Pre-Paid Gratuities
Available until September 23, 2025

$148.00
Deposit: $148.00

Would you like to add Pre-Paid Gratuities to your reservation and not worry about having to pay them while onboard?