Sweet Caribbean: overview

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Join us for seven sun- and fun-filled days in the Western Caribbean, November 8-15, 2009.

Our journey starts in New Orleans, where we’ll light up Bourbon Street with a huge party to launch our first cruise the night before we leave. Additionally, we’ll offer a three-day pre-package that offers guests the opportunity to pitch in with the Katrina relief effort by day and enjoy New Orleans’ legendary clubs by night.

From New Orleans we chart a course for the sunny, sleepy (until we get there) fishing village of Costa Maya, Mexico. Designed for cruise travelers bent on relaxation, Costa Maya has a hammock with your name on it as well as a gigantic saltwater pool with a swim-up bar.

Mayan ruins, colonial buildings and wildlife sanctuaries await in bustling Belize City, Belize.

We’ll spend an entire day in Roatan, Honduras, where the beach is plentiful, the water is clear and the coral reefs are full of amazing creatures. Roatan is one of the best places in the world to scuba dive and snorkel. If you’re not a big fan of getting wet, explore the depths in a submersible boat.

Mmm, Cozumel, where the jungle hides ancient ruins and mystical cave formations draw travelers to Chac Tun Cavern. Whether you want to relax on the white sand beaches, enjoy a catamaran party cruise or peer at the brightly colored fishes from on top of the water or underwater, you’re sure to have a blast.

With four of the hottest DJs, parties by the legendary Club Skirts (makers of The Dinah Shore Weekend) and fantastic theme parties, it’s going to be an unbelievable week of music and dancing.

ENTERTAINERS
Suzanne Westenhoefer
Erin Foley
Jen Foster
Edie Carey
Kate McKinnon (“The Big Gay Sketch Show”)
Gloria Bigelow
Sandra Valls

SPECIAL GUESTS
Natalie Garcia and Meghan Hall from AfterEllen’s “Nat & Meg’s Sweet Adventures”
Cathy DeBuono & Jill Bennett from “We Have to Stop Now”
Comedian Amy Tee
CherryBomb from AfterEllen
Comedian Chantal Carrere
Advice Columnists Lipstick & Dipstick
Musician Jennifer Corday
Superhero Dani Campbell

SWEET WEDDINGS: Enjoy the wedding of your dreams aboard our Sweet Caribbean Cruise. Details.

SWEET SPARKS: Join our on-board networking and empowerment series. Details.

SWEET SWEAT BOOTCAMP: Work it all out with celebrity fitness guru Shawnee Harkins from “Dr. Phil’s Weight Loss Race.” Get your Sweet Sweat on!

SWEET PHOTO PACKAGES: Enjoy Sweet discounts on your on-board photo packages when you purchase early. Details.

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27 Comments

 

is there any way i can get more info on this cruise. my spouse and i will be having our 3 year wedding anniversary around this time and think it would be a great way to celbrate thank you much,
christine

 

I’m looking forward to hearing about your land and adventure vacations soon!

 

Hi All Out Adventure Travel,

We are looking into creating some great land and adventure vacations where guests can not only relax and enjoy the areas we are visiting but will also have the option to do some volunteerism as well! There are a lot of fantastic destinations with exciting opportunities out there so stay tuned to hear about our next new adventure…land, adventure or both!

Stay Sweet,

Nicoll

 

What crusie lines is it?

 

Hi Lisa,
We’re traveling aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s fabulous Norwegian Spirit ship. To learn more about Norwegian, visit NCL.com.

Please let us know if you have any further questions about the ship.

Stay Sweet,
Shannon

 

Also looking forward to land adventures! Please can we stay somewhere nicer than a Club Med? The Palace Resort was very nice.

 

Hi Debbie,

We absolutely are planning on offering land adventures! Currently we are looking into a few different resort brands and location opportunities in some parts of the world that Club Med currently does not have any resorts.

We are looking for the perfect Sweet resort that has the complete package of a relaxing atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, phenomenal service, mouthwatering cuisine and of course, several volunteer opportunities.

We will keep you posted on which part of the world and the type of resort we choose for our next fantastic vacation!

Stay Sweet,
Nicoll

 

I would like to know more about this curise like is there a down payment to hold you a space. Me and my partner who love to go so if you could email more about this curise in Nov i would be thankufl.

 

Hi Renee,
Thank you for your enthusiasm!

A $250 non-refundable deposit holds your cabin. After that, you have three payment options:

1. Pay in full at the time of booking: Each guest who pays in full when booking receives a $50 on-board credit.

2. Pay in full 90 days after booking: Each guest who pays in full 90 days after booking receives a $25 on-board credit.

3. Our interest-free, fee-free monthly payment plan: It’s simple and you can take your sweet time. After your initial deposit, equal monthly payments will be charged to your credit card up to 60 days prior to departure. We’ll email you an invoice each month when we charge your card. The best part is that it doesn’t cost you a single penny more.

I hope to talk to you soon.

Stay Sweet,
Shannon

 

Hey Shannon girl!

My partner and I would like to know do we have to have or need to apply for a pasport to attend this curise?

 

You mentioned in a previous post, $250 holds the cabin, is this $250 for the cabin or $250 per person?

Thanks
trish

 

Hi Trish,
It’s a $250 deposit per person.

xo,
Sweet

 

I would like to be assigned a roommate. Could you tell me how to do this?
Also how much are the total Port charges?

 

Hi Maggie,
We’d be happy to find you a roommate. We match roommates based on cabin type and smoking preference. Give Flavia a call to get started.

Also, your port charges are included in the price you see advertised on the site. Our all-in-one pricing means the price you see is the price you pay.

We hope to see you in November.

Stay Sweet,
Shannon

 

My partner and I just booked the Nov 09 cruise. We are very excited about this trip. The Sweet Staff have been wonderful to deal with. We appreciate the kindness of all.
Michelle and Angela

 

Hello!

I can’t believe I found such an amazing organization like you have here.
My Partner and I would love to go on this trip, but we were planning on going back to school this Fall, and if we did that, there is no way we could go on this trip. :(

Do you know if this will be something that will happen year after year, or do trips availble change yearly?

Do you have any trips in the Spring or Summer maybe? :(

This is such a bummer, I would die if we could do this, we’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans. Not to mention the Caribbean!

 

Hi,

Will Sweet be offering assistance to the guest travelers of this trip with activities such as organizing excursions like snorkling, driving, or taking in port activities?

Will there be also activities on board while at sea, besides the artists?

Thanks,
Daria

 

If we can only stay in New Orleans the night before the cruise does that include the Sweet launch party at the hotel?

Thanks, Christa :-)

 

Hi Daria,

Through the NCL Shore Excursions office we will be offering many different types of shore excursions. Your options range from snorkeling, diving, beach parties to visiting the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico and Central America, your choice! To see the excursions that are offered by NCL in the ports we are visiting on our cruise go to http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/shorexLanding.html

When we are onboard there will be a plethora of activities for you to participate in from T-dances, networking workshops, deck games, bingo, wine tastings to theme parties and much more. Or if you are just feeling like you want to relax you can pull up a lounge chair and read, sun yourself or just get reacquainted with the inside of your eyelids.

Hope to see you in November…it’s going to be fun!

Stay Sweet,

Nicoll

 

Hi Christa,

We are planning on doing a Sweet party on Saturday night, Nov. 7. We are currently checking out locations in New Orleans for this party. We’ll keep you posted.

The party at the Sweet host hotel, Hotel Monteleone, is on Friday for those guests that have reserved space on our Sweet Extra New Orleans Package. If you want to stay at that hotel the night before, you can book directly through the Hotel Monteleone by calling 504.523.3341 and reference Sweet so you can get our special group rate!

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!

Stay Sweet,
Nicoll

 

Hi Kristin,
How exciting that you and your partner are going back to school in the fall! It’s too bad you’ll miss our Sweet Caribbean Cruise in November, but we’ll have lots of vacations on which to celebrate your graduations.

We do have a trip in August 2009. It’s a river rafting trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. There are still a few spaces left on that trip.

Also, we are building out our 2010 vacation calendar, so make sure you are on our mailing list, so you can find a vacation that fits your schedule.

We hope to see you soon and wish you both much success at school.

Stay Sweet,
Nicoll

 

hi, i am really excited about this!!! me and my friend are planning on going. just wondering what is all included in the price?? same as a main line cruise?

 

I want to encourage all my shipmates to join in the forum discussions. It’s a great way to connect before the cruise.

 

HI,

We are so glad you are interested in joining us. The cost of the trip includes your accommodations, all your food, 24-hour room service, onboard entertainment, onboard activities, and much much more.

One of the best things about our pricing is there are no hidden or additional fees. So the price you see is the price you will pay.

On the ship you are responsible for your alcohol, soda, spa treatments, shopping and tours.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Stay Sweet!

Flavia

 

I have four friends who are going, and one has to cancel, but she’s already paid up. Is there any way I can go in her place???

 

Have her call us with a name change. Take care of the money between the two of you. Call us to make the change soon. :)

 

In search of a replacement. If anyone is interested in going last-minute, please provide contact info so we can coordinate a name change and other details for you to get on board!

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