Dare to Dream on Symphony of the Seas

We've been cruising for decades and can't recall a more emotional production at sea than Flight Dare to Dream presented on Symphony of the Seas.  What was even more special was that our conference theme was Dare based on our company's motto "Deliver a Remarkable Experience".   Royal Caribbean does just that in this amazing production show.

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At our opening session, the cast performed two segments from the finale of the show.  In the first segment, they went through history with an in memoriam tribute to those who made contributions to the advancement of flight.   In the second final segment, Orville Wright flies over the audience in a very emotional scene.  Thank you to the cast of Flight for this private performance.

Fabulous Entertainment is a hallmark of Royal Caribbean cruises.  With their own production company, they are in complete control of the performance from inception through the weekly performances on board their ships.   They spare no expense in creating a remarkable experience for their guests.   Performances like Flight Dare to Dream are included in the price of your cruise.   Just imagine what a similar show would cost you and your family on land.   The following video gives you a glimpse of the making of the show and what you can expect on board Symphony of the Seas.

Whatever your travel dreams, we encourage you to Dare to fulfill them.  As professional travel advisors, we can provide you with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision on the right  travel options for you and your companions.   We've gotten lots of updated industry information at our conference, and we'd love to share our personal experiences with you.   We are just a phone call or email away.   Explore our blog and other social media for some inspiration.

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Meetings at Sea

DARE Conference 2019

Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas

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We've just returned from our 2019 National Conference for Cruises Inc., CruiseOne, and Dream Vacations, which was held on board Royal Caribbean's latest ship, Symphony of the Seas. We had a group of over 1100 people, including executives from our partner cruise line and land suppliers.


The picture on the right was from our opening session which was held in the Royal Theater, which actually was one of our main venues throughout the week. Royal Caribbean and our headquarters staff planned an amazing event once again.  Royal even provided a second Cruise Director for our exclusive use throughout the week.  He was with us at all the general sessions and our events.

In other posts, we'll write more about the specifics of the conference, which will give you an idea of just what is possible.

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Set Sail with us on Symphony of the Seas

2019 National Conference 

Cruises Inc., CruiseOne, Dream Vacations 

Our annual corporate meeting takes to the high seas this week and you'll be there with us.   Have you ever considered having a meeting at sea?  Besides showing you the latest new ship in the Oasis-Class, we'll share the experience of meeting at sea.   Whether you are planning a gathering for a small number of employees or a large one like us, with more than a thousand people in attendance,  we can work with you and the cruise line to plan a meeting that will be the topic of conversation for years to come.

We are really excited to be on Symphony of the Seas during National Plan a Cruise Month.  We'll be posting pictures throughout the week, so be sure to follow us here, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you don't miss any of the action.

Royal Caribbean built a terminal at Port of Miami that accommodates large ships like Symphony, making the embarkation a smooth process.   Be sure to either print off you Set Sail Pass or install Royal Caribbean's App, and bring it up on there, to expedite the process.

 

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Welcome Aboard Symphony of the Seas

 Embarkation Day

National Conference 2019

Symphony of the Seas

We arrived at the Port of Miami around 10:00 AM. We got a glimpse of our home for the next week as our bus pulled into the terminal. We had several opportunities to get pictures of Symphony of the Seas as well as construction of a new Norwegian Cruise Line terminal.

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Tip: Make sure to have all your bags tagged with your cabin information, prior to arriving at the pier, in the event the porters grab your carry-on bags as well.

The bus driver unloaded our luggage and porters were on hand to take our bags to the ship. We were able to get our carry-on  before they loaded them on the cart. A short walk to the terminal entrance and we were on our way through the embarkation process.

First stop was to check our passports and cruise documents, then on to security screening, and finally to the waiting area.  They wouldn't start boarding until shortly before 11 AM.   Turn around day is very hectic for the crew as the entire ship needs to be made ready for the arriving guests.

Tip: Be sure to print your Set Sail Passes or have you phone handy with your Royal Caribbean App.  We opted for paper method, but also had the app installed (always like that assurance in case technology fails us.)

Since we had a large group, and since we had an early general session on board at 1:30 PM, Royal Caribbean had a special waiting area set aside for us.  Much like an airline, they boarded the ship according to your cabin category or loyalty status.   First to board were the visitors who were there to tour the ship, then general boarding.

The cabins aren't ready when you board early, and the watertight doors to the cabin areas are closed.  We were able to drop off our bags in our cabin, however.   They really don't want you in the area while they are turning the ship around, but since we had a large group and were having a meeting in the theater before the ship sailed, they were pretty understanding and allowed us in the area.

Next it was time for some lunch before our meeting.  There were several venues open, but we opted for the Park Cafe in Central Park because it is one of our favorites on Oasis-class ships.   The Royal Kummelweck is their signature beef sandwich.  You can order it with your choice(s) of au jus, mustard, and horseradish.

We also added a made to order salad.  Other sandwiches, soups, and dessert items were also available.  This is an included food venue.

NOTE:  Cruise lines do an excellent job coordinating large groups like ours.  We have over 1100 people attending  our #2019DareConference.   Consider making your next corporate meeting at sea.  We can help you plan any size event.  For large groups you may even have your own Cruise Directory, like we did.

Continue with our Choose Cruise Month mini-series of articles or take a detour by clicking the following banner to explore Symphony of the Seas and our National Conference cruise.

 

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