Islands of Fun Quilting Adventure

October 3 – 11, 2024

Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas

Sarah Maxwell, owner of Designs by Sarah J, began her early experiments with fabric at a summer sewing class at age 13. Undeterred by the teacher’s recommendations, Sarah chose to start her sewing journey with a pattern for pleated, fitted pants. After that disastrous attempt, Sarah was convinced she hated sewing until she unearthed a treasured family quilt as she was packing for college. The 1930s Dogwood Kit Quilt served as a bed cover throughout college and inspired Sarah to learn to quilt. Armed with a “Teach Yourself to Quilt” book, scissors and cardboard templates, Sarah cut out pieces and hand stitched a baby quilt to welcome her first daughter.

Fast forward to today, and Sarah is now an Andover Fabrics designer, a prolific pattern designer and author. With more than 200 original designs published over the last 20 years, Sarah’s quilts have been juried into QuiltCon and various AQS and IAQ shows. Inspired by the color combinations seen in nature, Sarah’s passion is
design that melds tradition with a contemporary feel. With a family farm in Missouri and daughters living on opposite coasts, she finds inspiration and design ideas across the United States.

Follow Sarah on Instagram at: @sjmax105

Find her patterns, thread and yarn collections and template sets at: https://www.designsbysarahj.com

The Project: In the Works

Sarah is busy at work designing a new project for this cruise. She will be providing the kit for the quilt top, which is included in your pricing. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with.

Itinerary:

- 3 October 2025: Depart Port Canaveral, Florida at 4pm – Evening Make & Take with our onboard Janome dealer
- 4 October 2025: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Welcome Reception – Evening Open Sewing
- 5 October 2025: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Evening Open Sewing
- 6 October 2025: Morning Open Sewing – Willemstad, Curacao from 11:59pm – 10pm
- 7 October 2025: Oranjestad, Aruba from 8am to 5pm – Evening Open Sewing
- 8 October 2025: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Evening Open Sewing
- 9 October 2025: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Evening Open Sewing
- 10 October 2025: Coco Cay, Bahamas from 7am to 5pm – Farewell Reception
- 11 October 2025: Arrive Port Canaveral, Florida at 7am

About the Ship: Adventure of the Seas

Big Thrills. Bolder Getaways.

Best. Days. Ever. Level up your vacay game onboard Adventure of the Seas® — a ship packed with ways to play on short getaways. Thrills are always in the forecast with a plunge down The Perfect Storm℠ waterslide duo. Or scale the Rock Climbing Wall for a view from the top. Applaud bolder bows at shows that conquer the stage — and the ice rink. And savor dining that charts a culinary course from Japan to Italy. Adventure is calling.

Features of this ship include:

Beautiful Bars and Lounges
Vitality at Sea Fitness Center & Spa
The Lyric Theater
Studio B Ice Rink
Royal Promenade
Casino Royale
Outdoor Pools and Whirlpools
Indoor Solarium Pool and Whirlpools
Jogging Track
Kids Clubs
Sports Court
Sun Deck – Adults Only
Viking Crown Lounge

Quilting Adventures Package Includes:

- Onboard accommodations
- Port fees and taxes
- Onboard Gratuities
- Janome sponsored Make & Take
- Scheduled Quilting Hours
- Complete quilt top kit
- Open Sewing Hours
- Welcome Aboard Reception
- Quilting Events
- Group Dining
- Farewell Party
- Machines provided by:

Pricing: ALL PRICING IS IN USD. Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy. In the event a promotion is available at the time of your booking, the best value option will be provided on your invoice. Single, triple and quad room rates as well as suites will be available upon request.

Oceanview Balcony Stateroom: Pricing starts at $3150 per person

Deluxe Ocean View staterooms have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that lead to your private veranda, two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower stall, as well as a comfortable sitting area with desk, drawer space, vanity, and sofa. Each stateroom also has its own 32 inch interactive LCD television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, mini bar, individual safe, 100% cotton towels and linens, complimentary use of bathrobes, and 24 hour room service.

Stateroom Size: 194 sq ft *

Balcony: 54 sq ft *

Oceanview Stateroom: Pricing starts at $2600 per person

Ocean View staterooms have a large ocean view window, two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower stall, as well as a comfortable sitting area with desk, drawer space, vanity, and sofa. Each stateroom also has its own 32 inch interactive LCD television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, mini bar, individual safe, 100% cotton towels and linens, complimentary use of bathrobes, and 24 hour room service.

Stateroom Size: 177 sq ft *

Interior Stateroom: Pricing starts at $2200 per person

Inside staterooms have two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower stall, as well as a comfortable sitting area with desk, drawer space, vanity, and sofa. Each stateroom also has its own 32 inch interactive LCD television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone and voice mail, wireless internet access, hair dryer, mini bar, individual safe, 100% cotton towels and linens, complimentary use of bathrobes, and 24 hour room service.

Stateroom Size: 183 – 200 sq ft *

Payment Schedule: MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE

Deposit of $500 per person due at time of booking

2nd Deposit of $500 per person due by 1 September 2024

Final balance due on or before 1 June 2025

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

***Cancellation Fees will apply as follows:

$250 per person cancellation fee begins 1 September 2024

$500 per person cancellation fee begins 1 June 2025

Other cancellation fees may apply based on the cruise line cancellation policy.

Cancellations made within 90 days of departure are 100% non-refundable.