BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Marion Area Chamber - Chamber Celebration Cruise - March 12\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Chamber Celebration Cruise\n\n Departing March 12\, 2023\n\n 7-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise\n \n \n \n \n No Risk Deposit - Limited Time Only!\n\n \n\n The First Five Chamber Members Booking Receive an Additional $50 On Board Credit\n\n \n\n Informational Hybrid Meeting on Wednesday\, September 14th\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm\n \n \n \n \n 7 day cruise to 4 ports: Princess Cays\, Bahamas\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, Amber Cover\, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk\, Turks and Caicos Island!\n\n \n \n \n \n Click to SEE the BROCHURE\n\n \n \n \n Ready to Cruise? Click to Complete the Registration Form\n \n \n \n \n \n Click to SEE MORE TOUR SIGHTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The cruise is open to all Chamber members\, their families and friends\, as well as the general public. It is an all-inclusive trip which includes:\n \n \n \n \n Transfers\n Gratuities\n Plus Beverage Package which\n will include coffee\, tea\, milk\, juices\, mocktails\, cocktails\, beer and wine\n WIFI\n Taxes & Port Fees\n $50 On Board Credit\n 7 nights on Princess\, Regal Princess All meals included while on the ship\n 4 Ports\; Princess Cays\, Bahamas\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, Amber Cove\, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk\, Turks and Caicos Island\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Your Cabin and Flights Now!\n \n \n $1\,270 Inside Cabin Per Person Double Occupancy for Chamber Members and Guests.\n\n $1\,695 Balcony Cabin Per Person Double Occupancy for Chamber Members and Guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n Flights can be booked at the time of Cabin booking.\n \n \n \n \n \n Informational Hybrid Meeting\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, September 14th\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm\n \n\n Click the icon above to Register to attend the in person Informational Meeting.\n\n \n\n Click now to Register for the Virtual Zoom Meeting\n\n \n \n \n Your final payment is December 12\, 2022. To register\, contact the Chamber at 740.382.2181 or email chamberstaff@marionareachamber.org.\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\nTrip Itinerary (Subject to Change)\;\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Sunday\, March 12\n\n \n\n Depart from Fort Lauderdale\, FL 4 pm\n\n \n\n Day 2: Monday\, March 13\n\n \n\n An exclusive port of call for Princess and Carnival cruise lines\, Princess Cays is situated on 40-plus acres on the island of Eleuthera. Visitors of this private paradise can sunbathe along more than a half-mile of shoreline\, snorkel in pristine waters\, kayak through a lagoon or try their hand at windsurfing and paddleboarding. Banana boat rides get the adrenaline flowing\, while glass-bottom boat cruises reveal a look at the region's colorful marine life. Other excursions include sailing expeditions\, tours of the town of Rock Sound for a look at local life\, dune buggy outings to a pink-sand beach and a supervised stingray encounter\, during which you can feed the fish. A complimentary barbecue lunch along the surf is the perfect way to fuel up for your next adventure. For those looking for a quiet\, comfortable retreat\, air-conditioned bungalows are available for rent.\n\n \n\n Day 3: Tuesday\, March 14 At Sea\n\n \n\n Day 4: Wednesday\, March 15\n\n \n\n San Juan\, Puerto Rico\n\n Old San Juan is rich in Spanish tradition\, with iconic blue cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. This historic section of the Puerto Rican city is easily seen on foot\, and cruise passengers can shop for handcrafted works\, relax in a shaded park or tour El Morro\, a 16th-century Spanish fortress overlooking the sea. New San Juan is distinctly elegant with lavish resorts\, great restaurants and grand casinos. Visitors can enjoy an outing to El Yunque\, the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. national forest system\, or join in on shore excursions that include the likes of deep-sea fishing\, snorkeling\, diving and even kayaking on a bioluminescent bay.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 5: Thursday\, March 16\, Amber Cove\, Dominican Republic\n\n \n\n Amber Cove is located in the province of Puerto Plata on the Bay of Maimon. The cove combines historical colonial architecture with the contemporary amenities of the greatest ports in the modern world. With over 30 acres of waterfront property\, Amber Cove provides a great variety of shopping and entertainment for visitors to enjoy. The port is also a huge transportation hub for surrounding areas such as Sosua and Cabarete. Spend the afternoon at one of the beautiful beaches where you can windsurf\, kiteboard\, or simply sunbathe and relax. After some time in the sand\, head over to explore the coastal villages and shopping centers\, or take a 30 minute ride out to Damajagua Falls. For a different kind of adventure\, visitors can go to the outskirts of the city and enjoy the entertainment of the popular Ocean World Adventure Park.\n \n\n Day 6: Friday\, March 17\n\n \n\n Grand Turk\, Turks and Caicos Island Turquoise waters and whit\n\n e-sand shorefronts welcome you to Grand Turk\, the largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Beach excursions abound\, allowing you escape to a secluded resort\, indulge on a lobster lunch\, challenge the waves on a paddleboard and sip beer in a lounger as palm trees sway overhead. The snorkeling here is outstanding\, whether you're swimming among nurse sharks\, barracudas\, Nassau groupers and other fish at Coral Gardens Reef\, or exploring the "Amazing Wall\," a collection of coral shelves that attracts manta rays and sea turtles. For additional marine life encounters\, wade into shallow waters for a guided interaction with stingrays\, keep your camera poised during a winter whale-watching expedition or cast your reel off a catamaran on a private fishing cruise. After visiting the island's lighthouse\, built in 1852\, take a stroll on the nearby coastal path that meanders along limestone cliffs.\n\n \n\n Day 7: Saturday\, March 18 \n\n \n\n At Sea\n\n \n\n Arrive in Port Sunday\, March 19\,\n\n Fort Lauderdale\, FL 6 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to Cruise? Click to Complete the Registration Form\n \n \n \n Deposit\n\n \n Refundable - Deposit $300\n Final Payment - by December 12\, 2022\n Payment Accepted by Sights Unseen Travel and Princess Cruise Line: Credit and Debit Cards.\n Cancellations/Refund - Full refund by December 12\, 2022\n FLIGHTS - Can be booked same time as Cabin\n \n \n \n \n \n OPTIONAL ON-LAND EXCURSIONS:\n\n \n Amber Cove: Site Reef Snorkel- sailing a catamaran out to a reef area for some snorkeling fun and lunch.\n Countryside Zipline Adventure\n La Casa Enla Playa - select retreat with meal. Private\, pristine beach house - beach\, snorkeling\, kayaks\, paddleboard\, just relaxing in a hammock or searching for seashells.\n Charm of Grand Turk - an open-air tram (wheelchair accessible) exploring the historic streets Cockburn Town and shopping\n Bajari Beach Escape - sparkling sands\, turquoise waters and snack bar (all inclusive - buffet and unlimited bar\, soft drinks\, beer\, rum punch)\n Snorkel & Stingray Adventure w/bottle water or rum punch\n Princess Cays Beach Clam Shell\n \n \n \n \n \n Click to Register for the \n\n In-person or ZOOM \n\n Informational Meeting\n\n Wednesday\, September 14th\,\n\n 5:30 to 6:30 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to SEE MORE TOUR SIGHTS\n\n \n \n \n Click Now to View More Shore Excursion Options\n\n \n \n \n Ready to Cruise? Click to Complete the Registration Form X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Chamber Celebration Cruise

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Departing March 12\, 2023

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7-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise

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 \;No Risk Deposit - Limited Time Only!
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\n The First Five Chamber Members Booking Receive an Additional $50 On Board Credit
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\n Informational Hybrid Meeting on Wednesday\, September 14th\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm

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7 day cruise to 4 ports: Princess Cays\, Bahamas\, San Juan\, Puerto \; Rico\, Amber Cover\, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk\, Turks and Caicos Island!
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Click to SEE the BROCHURE
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Ready to Cruise? Click to Complete the Registration Form
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Click to SEE MORE TOUR SIGHTS
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The cruise is open to all Chamber members\, their families and friends\, as well as the general public. It is an all-inclusive trip which includes:
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  • Transfers
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  • Gratuities
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  • Plus Beverage Package which
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  • will include coffee\, tea\, milk\, juices\, mocktails\, cocktails\, beer and wine
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  • WIFI
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  • Taxes &\; Port Fees
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  • $50 On Board Credit
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  • 7 nights on Princess\, Regal Princess All meals included while on the ship
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  • 4 Ports\; Princess Cays\, Bahamas\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, Amber Cove\, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk\, Turks and Caicos Island
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Book Your Cabin and Flights Now!
$1\,270 Inside Cabin Per Person Double Occupancy for Chamber Members and Guests.
\n $1\,695 Balcony Cabin Per Person Double Occupancy for Chamber Members and Guests. \;
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Flights can be booked at the time of Cabin booking.
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Informational Hybrid Meeting
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Wednesday\, September 14th\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
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\n Click the icon above to Register to attend the in person Informational Meeting.
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\n Click now to Register for the Virtual Zoom Meeting
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Your final payment is December 12\, 2022. To register\, contact the Chamber at 740.382.2181 or email chamberstaff@marionareachamber.org.
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Trip Itinerary (Subject to Change)\;
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Day 1: Sunday\, March 12
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\n Depart from Fort Lauderdale\, FL 4 pm
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\n Day 2: Monday\, March 13
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\n An exclusive port of call for Princess and Carnival cruise lines\, Princess Cays is situated on 40-plus acres on the island of Eleuthera. Visitors of this private paradise can sunbathe along more than a half-mile of shoreline\, snorkel in pristine waters\, kayak through a lagoon or try their hand at windsurfing and paddleboarding. Banana boat rides get the adrenaline flowing\, while glass-bottom boat cruises reveal a look at the region'\;s colorful marine life. Other excursions include sailing expeditions\, tours of the town of Rock Sound for a look at local life\, dune buggy outings to a pink-sand beach and a supervised stingray encounter\, during which you can feed the fish. A complimentary barbecue lunch along the surf is the perfect way to fuel up for your next adventure. For those looking for a quiet\, comfortable retreat\, air-conditioned bungalows are available for rent.
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\n Day 3: Tuesday\, March 14 At Sea
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\n Day 4: Wednesday\, March 15
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\n San Juan\, Puerto Rico
\n Old San Juan is rich in Spanish tradition\, with iconic blue cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. This historic section of the Puerto Rican city is easily seen on foot\, and cruise passengers can shop for handcrafted works\, relax in a shaded park or tour El Morro\, a 16th-century Spanish fortress overlooking the sea. New San Juan is distinctly elegant with lavish resorts\, great restaurants and grand casinos. Visitors can enjoy an outing to El Yunque\, the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. national forest system\, or join in on shore excursions that include the likes of deep-sea fishing\, snorkeling\, diving and even kayaking on a bioluminescent bay.

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Day 5: Thursday\, March 16\, Amber Cove\, Dominican Republic
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\n Amber Cove is located in the province of Puerto Plata on the Bay of Maimon. The cove combines historical colonial architecture with the contemporary amenities of the greatest ports in the modern world. With over 30 acres of waterfront property\, Amber Cove provides a great variety of shopping and entertainment for visitors to enjoy. The port is also a huge transportation hub for surrounding areas such as Sosua and Cabarete. Spend the afternoon at one of the beautiful beaches where you can windsurf\, kiteboard\, or simply sunbathe and relax. After some time in the sand\, head over to explore the coastal villages and shopping centers\, or take a 30 minute ride out to Damajagua Falls. For a different kind of adventure\, visitors can go to the outskirts of the city and enjoy the entertainment of the popular Ocean World Adventure Park.

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Day 6: Friday\, March 17
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\n Grand Turk\, Turks and Caicos Island Turquoise waters and whit
\n e-sand shorefronts welcome you to Grand Turk\, the largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Beach excursions abound\, allowing you escape to a secluded resort\, indulge on a lobster lunch\, challenge the waves on a paddleboard and sip beer in a lounger as palm trees sway overhead. The snorkeling here is outstanding\, whether you'\;re swimming among nurse sharks\, barracudas\, Nassau groupers and other fish at Coral Gardens Reef\, or exploring the "\;Amazing Wall\,"\; a collection of coral shelves that attracts manta rays and sea turtles. For additional marine life encounters\, wade into shallow waters for a guided interaction with stingrays\, keep your camera poised during a winter whale-watching expedition or cast your reel off a catamaran on a private fishing cruise. After visiting the island'\;s lighthouse\, built in 1852\, take a stroll on the nearby coastal path that meanders along limestone cliffs.
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\n Day 7: Saturday\, March 18
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\n At Sea
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\n Arrive in Port Sunday\, March 19\,
\n Fort Lauderdale\, FL 6 AM

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Ready to Cruise? Click to Complete the Registration Form
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 \;Deposit

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  • Refundable - Deposit $300
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  • Final Payment - by December 12\, 2022
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  • Payment Accepted by Sights Unseen Travel and Princess Cruise Line: Credit and Debit Cards.
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  • Cancellations/Refund - Full refund by December 12\, 2022
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  • FLIGHTS - Can be booked same time as Cabin
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OPTIONAL ON-LAND EXCURSIONS:

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  • Amber Cove: \; Site Reef Snorkel- sailing a catamaran out to a reef area for some snorkeling fun and lunch.
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  • Countryside Zipline Adventure
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  • La Casa Enla Playa - select retreat with meal. Private\, pristine beach house - beach\, snorkeling\, kayaks\, paddleboard\, just relaxing in a hammock or searching for seashells.
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  • Charm of Grand Turk - an open-air tram (wheelchair accessible) exploring the historic streets Cockburn Town and shopping
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  • Bajari Beach Escape - sparkling sands\, turquoise waters and snack bar (all inclusive - buffet and unlimited bar\, soft drinks\, beer\, rum punch)
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  • Snorkel &\; Stingray Adventure w/bottle water or rum punch
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  • Princess Cays Beach Clam Shell
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Click to Register for the
\n In-person or ZOOM
\n Informational Meeting
\n Wednesday\, September 14th\,
\n 5:30 to 6:30 pm

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Click to SEE MORE TOUR SIGHTS
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Click Now to View More Shore Excursion Options
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Ready to Cruise? Click to Complete the Registration Form
\n LOCATION:The 7 day cruise is open to all Chamber members\, their families and friends\, as well as the general public. UID:e.1518.498838 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260920T133456Z URL:https://business.marionareachamber.org/events/details/marion-area-chamber-chamber-celebration-cruise-march-12-2023-498838 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR