Color the Caribbean

August 6 – 14, 2022

Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas

Only 12 quilter seats available

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The beautiful islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are so colorful and inviting.  We can’t wait to share our favorite places with you. 

Join us for this colorful and exciting adventure to the Southern Caribbean.

The Educator:  Michael Caputo

Born and raised in NY, Michael was always an artsy kid. As a Junior in HS, Michael was awarded a Summer Scholarship to the School of Visual Arts in NYC. After graduating from High School he decided to study design at The Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.). In 1998 he started his career in Children’s Publishing at HarperCollins. Since then Michael has worked at S&S, Penguin, Ralph Lauren and NY Times best selling authors, Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart’s Studio in NYC.

In 2011 Michael moved to London with his wife and continued to do freelance book design while he was pursuing his new found love of quilt pattern design. Michael has been featured in many quilting magazines like Quilt Now, Love Patchwork and Quilting, Quilty, For the Love of Quilting, Modern Patchwork and many more. He is also the author of 2 books on quilting. Quilting Basics was published in 2016 and his new Modern Quilting was released in 2018 both by Cico Books London.

When Michael is not working on new pattern designs he is teaching classes in and around Raleigh, NC.

The Project: 

Michael has designed a new project for this cruise.  The name of the project is Seren.  There will be 4 colorways to choose from and Michael will also offer batting and backing for purchase for those who would like to learn his method of quilting the project, going home with an “almost” finished quilt – more info on this will be forthcoming.  He may even have a 2nd project available for purchase onboard should you finish the first one.

Itinerary:

• • 6 August 2022:     Depart Miami, Florida at 4pm
    • • • Make and Take Evening Event
  • 7 August 2022:     Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea
    • • • Welcome Reception
        • Evening Open Sewing
  • 8 August 2022:     Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea
    • • • Evening Open Sewing
  • 9 August 2022:     Kralendijk, Bonaire from 8am to 6pm
    • • • Evening Open Sewing
  • 10 August 2022:   Willemstad, Curacao from 8am to 8pm
    • • • Evening Open Sewing
  • 11 August 2022:    Oranjestad, Aruba from 8am to 8pm
    • • • Evening Open Sewing
  • 12 August 2022:    Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea
    • • • Evening Open Sewing
  • 13 August 2022:    AM Quilting and Cruising
    • • • Afternoon Quilting Activities
        • Farewell Reception
  • 14 August 2022:    Arrive Miami, Florida at 7am

About the Ship:  Explorer of the Seas

Features of this ship include:

• Invitation to Dance – Interactive Production
• Mystery Dinner Theater
• Broadway-style shows
• Ice Skating Shows
• FlowRider
• Guest Lecturers
• Casino Royale
• Sports Court
• Pool Parties
• Live Bands
• Mini Golf
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Parades
• Nightclubs
• Outdoor Movie Nights
• Pools and Hot Tubs

Package Includes:

• Onboard accommodations
• Port fees and taxes
• Onboard Gratuities
• Quilting Class Hours
• Complete quilt top kit
• Open Sewing Hours
• Welcome Aboard Reception
• Mug Rug Exchange
• Group Dining
• Farewell Event
• Machines provided by:

Pricing:  ALL PRICING IS IN USD.  Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy. 

Single room rates and other room categories are available upon request. 

CONTACT MICHELLE FOR PRICING OPTIONS.

michelle@traveladventuresbymichelle.com

Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview Staterooms offer two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed; considerable closet space; private bathroom with shower; sofa; flat-screen TV; individual safe and large picture window.

Stateroom Size:  160 square feet

Oceanview Balcony Stateroom

Oceanview Balcony stateroom has two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed; considerable closet space; private bathroom with shower; sofa; flat-screen TV; individual safe; Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that lead to your private verandah overlooking the ocean.

Stateroom Size: 164 sq ft               Balcony: 47 sq ft

Payment Schedule:  MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE

Deposit of $500 per person due at time of booking

Final balance due on or before 1 May 2022

**Trip/Travel Insurance through Travel Guard will be quoted by email following the original deposit.

***Cancellation Fees may apply as follows:

$100 per person cancellation fee begins 1 January 2022

$250 per person cancellation fee begins 1 May 2022

Other cancellation fees apply per Royal Caribbean based on date of cancellation.

Cancellations made within 60 days of departure are 100% non-refundable.

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