19 DAY PANAMA CANAL CRUISE

FROM: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (April 22, 2008) 

TO: Seattle, Washington (May 11, 2008)
SHIP: Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam

SAILING ITINERARY

Stateroom category rates (including port charges, taxes, and government fees of $309.30)

Other categories and single occupancy rates available upon request.  Rates do not include quilting fees optional travel insurance.  A pre-cruise hotel package at the Westin hotel in Ft. Lauderdale is available at a cost of $133.56 per person and Quilt Camp at Sea will host a welcome reception on April 21 for guests staying at the hotel!!

Class selection choices (you will receive a class registration form with your cruise registration confirmation)

Class #1                                                     Class #2

Class #3                                                     Class #4

 Each class includes Five 4-hour sessions with your instructor, a pre-class sewing machine use workshop, two 4-hour Quilt ‘til You Wilt sessions (providing you with extra time to work on your class project or to work on an optional Make It & Take It project), and the opportunity for additional open schedule 3-hour sessions of sewing machine time during the cruise. All classes are limited to 15 quilters and will be filled on a first come/first served basis at the time quilting class registrations are received with the quilting fee paid. 

 Other class sessions during the cruise include the following:

Port City Highlights

Fort Lauderdale, Florida:  There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or venture to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.   

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas: Holland America Line's pristine private island offers everything you need for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach; an interior lagoon; private beachside cabanas with showers, misters and butlers; and all manner of watersports and activities, including a children's aqua park and a buoyed personal watercraft course. Sample shore excursions: Horseback Riding by Land and Sea; Deep-sea or Flats Fishing; Stingray Adventure; AquaTrax® Watercraft Adventure.                                                 

Cartagena, Colombia: Once a bastion of the Spanish Main, this fortified city boasts colonial architecture, pristine offshore islands and the finest emeralds in the world. Sample shore excursions: Cartagena City Tour; Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour; Rosario Islands Cruise.

Panama Canal, Panama: Nearly every hard-won mile carved through the jungle here carries a story - of rivers dammed, gigantic lakes dug; of malaria, misery and miraculous powers of will.                           

Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Yet another chance to witness the wonders of eco-rich Costa Rica. Or tour to Sarchi, where the painting of oxcarts has evolved to high art. Sample shore excursions: Sky Walk in the Forest; Poas Volcano & Cloud Forest; Sarchi & the Artisans of Costa Rica; Tropical Mangrove River Cruise; Orchid Farm Tour; Picturesque Sarchi.

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico: A tiny jewel in along the coast in southern Mexico, Puerto Chiapas is a gateway to the Mayan culture. Mystical and fascinating archeological sites stand nearby as a testament to this unique, exotic world of the past. Bonampak, Palenque, Tikal and other important sites await your exploration and imagination. The past and present commingle here, a land of both natural beauty and modern convenience.  Nearby, explore San Cristobal de Las Casas cathedral, which combines baroque and colonial styles of architecture.  Journey to a rainforest and marvel at the lush mangroves and abundant wildlife. Try a fresh tamale, a delicious part of celebrations here, or shop for local handicrafts like tin toys, wood and stone carvings or colorful textiles. Or, simply wander the beaches and take in the untamed and exotic surroundings.

Huatulco, Mexico: Everything you ever wanted in a seaside resort: warm sun, sandy beaches and nine beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of blue. Nearby: low-growth caducifolia jungles teeming with birdlife and the nesting grounds of endangered sea turtles. Sample shore excursions: Five Bays by Catamaran; Horseback Riding; Bird-watching Eco Tour.

Acapulco, Mexico: A world-class resort where the moment is everything, especially to the daring divers of La Quebrada. Thrill to their performance, then dive into some excitement of your own!  Sample shore excursions: Acapulco City Tour with Cliff Divers; Shotover Jet Boat; Deep-sea Fishing.

San Diego, California: Sunshine and fun are business as usual in San Diego. Walk on Coronado Island's sandy beach, take in the elegant streetscapes of the historic district, have a wild time at the famous San Diego Zoo or a whale of a good time at Sea World.

Victoria, B.C.: A touch of England awaits: afternoon tea, double-decker buses, the famed Butchart Gardens – a brilliant tapestry of color spread across 50 blooming acres. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Victoria: Butchart Gardens with Wine & Chocolate; Victoria Ale Trail & Pub Tour; Victoria Bicycle Adventure.

Seattle, Washington: The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.

2008 19-Day Panama Canal Quilt Camp at Sea (April 22 to May 11, 2008)

Please mail your $100.00 per person non-refundable registration fee (check or money order only, please) to be applied towards your cruise deposit and this completed registration form to Quilt Camp at Sea  3819 Walthew Dr. S.E., Olympia, WA 98503-4160.  Please make your check payable to “Carlson Wagonlit Travel Center” or “CWTC”. 

Payment of the additional quilting fee of $150.00 for quilters will be required to be confirmed in the 7-session quilting class selection of your choice.  Travel insurance information will be included in your confirmation packet.  Travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days to cover pre-existing conditions.

Upon receipt of your deposit, a registration confirmation, class registration form, travel insurance information, and a full color deck plan of Holland America Line’s ms. Westerdam will be sent to assist you in selecting your classes and stateroom category.  Your deposit balance of $900.00 per person is required to assign your stateroom.  Cruise deposit balances and travel insurance premiums may be paid using a credit card; however, registration deposits and quilting fees must be paid by check or money order only!  A credit card authorization form will be included with your cruise registration confirmation. Staterooms will be assigned on a first come/first served basis at the time the full deposit is received and you will receive a cruise invoice balance statement with your stateroom assignment.  Final payment is due January 7, 2008.  Cancellations received after registration will result in the loss of your registration fee and travel insurance premiums (if applicable).  Cancellations received after January 7, 2008 will result in a loss of your entire $1,000.00 deposit, the quilting fee (if applicable), and travel insurance premiums (if applicable).  Cancellations received after February 7, 2008 will result in the loss of 50% of your cruise package cost and the quilting fee (if applicable), and travel insurance premiums (if applicable).  Cancellations received after March 22, 2008 will result in the loss of your entire cruise package cost, the quilting fee (if applicable), and travel insurance premiums (if applicable).  Cancellations must be received in writing, with the reason for the cancellation stated, by Quilt Camp at Sea prior to the cancellation date applicable to avoid additional cancellation penalties.

Title:____________    FULL Legal Name: _________________________________________________

First name you prefer to have listed on name badges and in classes: __________________________

Date of birth:______________________ Telephone # including area code _________________________

Street Address:: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________    State: _______________   Postal Code: _____________________

Mailing address (if different from street address):__________________________________________

E-mail address:________________________________________________________________    

Dietary restrictions or other special requirements: ___________________________________________

 Stateroom category requested: ____________________________

Registration Form for Stateroom Companion

Title:____________    FULL Legal Name: _________________________________________________

First name you prefer to have listed on name badges and in classes: __________________________

Date of birth:______________________ Telephone # including area code _________________________

Street Address:: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________    State: _______________   Postal Code: _____________________

Mailing address (if different from street address):__________________________________________

E-mail address:________________________________________________________________    

Dietary restrictions or other special requirements: ___________________________________________

 Stateroom category requested: ____________________________

 The total cost of each cruise package includes: Cruise fare in the stateroom category you select; all on-board meals including late night buffets and complimentary room service; shipboard activities including Las Vegas style shows and entertainment provided by the cruise line; port charges, taxes, and government fees totaling $309.30; private one hour Bon Voyage and farewell cocktail parties; and the opportunity to win the Cruise Memory Quilt.  The separate $150.00 quilting fee includes:  One 5-session class with the quilting instructor plus two Quilt ‘til You Wilt/Make It & Take It class sessions, use of Janome sewing machines during classes and Quilt ‘til You Wilt/Make It & Take It class sessions, souvenir tote bag, and the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the cruise including a Janome sewing machine.    Not included in cruise package rates are gratuities, transportation to the ship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida or from the ship in Seattle, Washington, items of a personal nature, travel insurance, and shore excursions or other optional activities available through Holland America that are not included in the cruise fare for all passengers on this cruise.  Port charges, taxes, and government fees are subject to change; increases must be collected at final payment and decreases will be refunded on each passenger’s shipboard account.