WHS c/o '79 -New Orleans & Eastern Caribbean Cruise 2024
Aug 2, 2024 to Aug 12, 2024
Welcome WHS Class of 1979!
What's included in this trip:
- Ship Accommodations
- All Meals (aboard ship - excluding specialty restaurants)
- Taxes, Port charges and Gratuities
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Room Service (for a small fee)
What's not included:
- Travel Insurance (accept or decline)
- Ground transportation to/from Hotel or Cruise Terminal
Itinerary:
August 4, 2024: Depart New Orleans, LA
Before or after you cruise, take a little time to explore the French Quarter — romantic as ever, with restaurants serving up heaping helpings of savory Creole cuisine, and nightclubs and street musicians playing the kind of jazz that gets your toes tapping.
- Eat, drink, and revel in the lively French Quarter.
- Spot mansions peeking out from lush greenery in the Garden District.
- Dunk sugary beignets in your café au lait at Café du Monde.
- Celebrate the history of Mardi Gras before you cruise from New Orleans.
August 5, 2024: Fun Day at Sea
August 6, 2024: Key West 8am - 4 pm
Cruises to Key West are packed with coastal-town energy and layers of American history just waiting to be discovered. Enjoy a laidback Caribbean vibe with a dash of the high life. The southernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key West is a sunny, fun-loving place with plenty of charm.
- Stroll amid 19th-century architecture in Key West’s Old Town.
- Step inside the breeze-filled homes of Hemingway and Audubon.
- Make a pilgrimage to the southernmost point in the United States.
- Join the perpetual party in one of the town’s old-time fisherman’s saloons.
August 7, 2024: Freeport, Bahamas 8am - 5 pm
Cruise to Freeport, Bahamas for the ultimate white-sand beach, crystalline-water daydream come to life. The action is sizzling in Freeport, the resort center of Grand Bahama Island. You’ll find plenty of razzle-dazzle entertainment, from a casino to music clubs to barefoot beach bars.
- Shop for Bahamian goods in outdoor markets.
- Soak up the scenery on Bahamas Adventures Beach's powdery crescent of sand.
- Get up close to a dolphin at UNEXSO's Dolphin Experience.
August 8, 2024: Nassau, Bahamas 7am-5pm
Sightseeing, swimming and soaking up the island flavor — it's all yours for the taking in Nassau, Bahamas. Boasting balmy breezes and jumping to a bouncy calypso beat, Nassau promises sizzling fun in the sun. The historic and cultural heart of The Bahamas is one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations — one million travelers board cruises to Nassau every year. Carnival guests come for fine beaches, shopping, water sports, and fun-filled attractions at the Atlantis Resort, connected to Nassau by a bridge to Paradise Island. Throw in a chance to swim with dolphins, or do a little slipping and sliding at a water park, and it's clear what makes Nassau a top spot for cruisers of all ages.
- Shop the straw market for cute crafts.
- Pose for the classic ‘dolphin kiss’ during a private island swim with the dolphins.
- Relax on the white sands of a private island.
- Stroll 18th-century colonial streets and climb the sandstone Queen’s Staircase.
August 9 - 10, 2024: Fun Day at Sea
August 11, 2024: Arrive in New Orleans, LA 8am
Cancellation policy:
Full deposit for this cruise is $250.00pp and is Non-refundable. All deposits made after December 21, 2023 are $250.00pp.
The initial portion of the deposit is $25.00 and is due November 6, 2023. The remaining deposit balance of $225.00 is due January 30, 2024.
In addition to the Non-refundable deposit, the following cancellation penalties apply:
Cancellations as of May 7,2024 will be charged $250.00
Cancellations from May 8 - June 11,2024 will be charged 50% of the cruise fare
Cancellations from June12 - July7, 2024 will be charged 75% of the cruise fare
Cancellations after July 7,2024 will be charged the full cruise fare
We STRONGLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment should you need to cancel.
Select the link below to get an insurance quote. You can use the current date for getting a quote. However, when you purchase insurance, you should use the date of the receipt you receive from Lynne's Luxe Travel indicating your deposit was paid. You will have 14 days after the receipt date to purchase insurance. Consider the cost of your cruise plus estimated train and hotel costs in your purchase amount.
Don't hesitate to call with any questions.
If you desire to reserve a Suite, please contact me at 205-427-0492 or email me at lynnetravel23@gmail.com for pricing.
Available Packages
8B-Balcony Stateroom
Unavailable as of
April 14, 2024
Starting At: $1,383.65
Deposit: $25.00 per person
Stateroom may be located on decks 6 or 7.
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Home™ Signature Bedding Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV
6C-Ocean View Stateroom
Unavailable as of
April 14, 2024
Starting At: $1,068.65
Deposit: $25.00 per person
Stateroom located on Deck 2.
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Home™ Signature Bedding Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV
6C-Ocean View Stateroom
Unavailable as of
January 31, 2024
Starting At: $1,078.65
Deposit: $25.00 per person
Stateroom located on Deck 2.
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Home™ Signature Bedding Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV
4E-Interior Stateroom
Unavailable as of
April 14, 2024
Starting At: $973.65
Deposit: $25.00 per person
Stateroom may be located on Decks 6 or 7.
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Home™ Signature Bedding Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV
4E-Interior Stateroom
Unavailable as of
January 31, 2024
Starting At: $983.65
Deposit: $25.00 per person
Stateroom may be located on Decks 6 or 7.
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Home™ Signature Bedding Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV
Extra Options
Roundtrip train fare via Amtrak from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA
Unavailable as of
January 31, 2024
$0.00
Group roundtrip train fare will be provided after cruise deposits have been paid in full.
Select this option if you would like to be included in the group reservation.
Hotel accommodations in New Orleans, LA
Unavailable as of
January 31, 2024
$0.00
Group rates for hotel accommodations will be provided after cruise deposits for the group have been paid in full.
Accommodations will include 2 night's stay August 2-4, 2024 and a 1 night stay upon return on August 11, 2024.
Select this option if you would like to be included in the group reservation.