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December 10, 2023; VOL. 18. NO. 11 • LEVEL II
| 1 | Ahoy Swifties! If you’ve ever imagined yourself in a picturesque moment, staring out at sea in a nice dress during sunset as the chorus of “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” plays in the background, now’s your chance. |
| 2 | A Taylor Swift themed cruise is setting sail in 2024. The fan-sponsored event organized by Marvelous Mouse Travels will take Swifties on a Royal Caribbean cruise sailing from the port of Miami to Nassau, Bahamas. According to a post by event organizers in the Facebook group for the Taylor Swift themed cruise, because of limited capacity they are operating on a waitlist model, showcasing the impact a Swift theme can have on businesses. |
| 3 | This experience is a chance for Swifties to make the friendship bracelets yet again, connect with other fans and make memories to hold onto. |
| 4 | Here’s what you need to know: |
| When is it? | |
| 5 | The five-day/four-night cruise departs on Oct. 21, 2024, from Miami and returns on Oct. 25. |
| How much is it? | |
| 6 | Originally, prices were advertised from $1,573 to $1,967 depending on your room for the four-night stay onboard the Allure of the Seas. However, Jessica Malerman, one of the event organizers, shared in the Facebook group that this price has changed because they got additional rooms from Royal Caribbean to accommodate the demand and that the new rates are slightly higher. There are three room options available; Interior, Boardwalk Balcony and Oceanview Balcony. |
| What’s included? | |
| 7 | For meals, dinner is included in the main dining room, as well as some buffet and a la carte options on board. Entertainment such as stage shows, game shows and karaoke. |
| 8 | For an additional fee, there are premium add-ons guests can choose from including specialty dining, beverage packages and excursions. |
| What is the itinerary for Swifties? | |
| 9 | The specific details for the Taylor Swift cruise are still being finalized, but according to the “In My Cruise Era” site, activities will include Taylor-themed karaoke, dance party and trivia, scavenger hunts, door decorating contests, a welcome party, friendship bracelet trading and nightly eras outfit themes. |
| 10 | As far as travel goes, after departing the Port of Miami on day one, the second day will be spent at Coco Cay, which is Royal Caribbean’s private island. Day three is spent in Nassau, Bahamas. The fourth day is at sea before returning to the Port of Miami on day five. |
| Who is organizing it? | |
| 11 | Marvelous Mouse Travels is organizing the “In My Cruise Era” event. The group began in 2014 and this year became a Disney Diamond Earmarked Agency. Additionally, it is a Preferred Universal Agency, Presidents Club at Travel Leaders Network, Mark Travel 500 Club, and a Preferred Sandals Agency. It is not endorsed or affiliated with TASRM or Taylor Swift. |
| 12 | The Taylor Swift Fan Cruise is being led by three travel agents, Jessica Malerman, Nicole Rivera and Shelby Reyes, who are also Taylor Swift fans. |
| 13 | Because of capacity restrictions, only those who book with Marvelous Mouse Travels are guaranteed to participate in the Eras-themed events the group is organizing. |
| Will Taylor Swift be there? | |
| 14 | Taylor Swift is not affiliated with the cruise so it is unlikely that she will attend. However, if you want a chance to see her before the cruise sets sail, you could visit Miami a few days before. Swift is performing for three nights at the Hard Rock Stadium from Oct. 18-20. |
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| By Carolyn Burt. ©2023 MediaNews Group, Inc. November 20, 2023. Visit ocregister.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. | |