Sail away on our second annual Diamond Painting at Sea Cruise, featuring crafter Rachel Rae and Carra The Principal Painter. We’ll sail from Port Canaveral Florida on Saturday May 1st aboard the beautiful Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas.
Daily crafting space, games, gift exchange & group excursions.
This is an exclusive Diamond Painting at Sea cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and is presented by Sand In My Soul Vacations. You must book through our group to participate in group activities.
Embarkation from Port Canaveral, FL 5:00 PM
-Welcome Aboard SEVEN HEARTS card room 3-4 pm group gathering
-Group dinner is early seating Main Dining Room (Rotating table schedule)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
Perfect Day At COCOCAY, Bahamas 7:00 am- 4:00 pm
8-3 pm Main Dining Room (Deck 5 Aft)
-Group dinner is early seating (Rotating table Schedule)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
Sea Day
-Group Games, Crafting & Gift exchange 10-1pm (Main Dining Room Deck 5 Aft)
-Group dinner is early seating (Rotating table Schedule)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
St. Thomas 12:30-7:00 pm
Explore St. Thomas, Skyride, Pirate Treasure Museum, Lunch & Shopping
8-3 pm Main Dining Room Coffee/tea/water and pastry set up (Deck 5 Aft)
-Group dinner is early seating (No rotating table schedule tonight)
-Cocktail party, appetizers & Trivia 6-7 pm (Dazzles Deck 8 Aft)
-Group photo 7:30 pm (location TBD)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
St. Maarten 8:00-5:00pm
Paint By The Sea 9:00 am with Rachel (space is limited)
Paint By The Sea 11:30 am with Carra (space is limited)
8-3 pm Main Dining Room Coffee/tea/water and pastry set up (Deck 5 Aft)
-Group Dinner is early seating (No Rotating table Schedule tonight)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
Sea Day
Crafting, Door Decoration Winners Announced, Musical Canvas 9-3 pm Main Dining Room (Deck 5 Aft)
-Group Dinner is early seating (Rotating table Schedule)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
Sea Day
Crafting, Cards/Games 9-3 pm Main Dining Room (Deck 5 Aft)
-Group Dinner is early seating (Rotating table Schedule)
-SEVEN HEARTS card room crafting 8:00pm
Disembarkation Port Canaveral, Fl
It's not goodbye, it's until next time!
Imagine this: 7-nights of crafting with friends … those you know and those you have yet to meet … in a floating, resort atmosphere. Enjoy a beautiful gathering space, incredible views of the sea and of course, impeccable service and beautiful accommodations. All fares will include meals in most of the ship’s dining venues, nightly entertainment and more!
And imagine gathering with like-minded crafters from possibly all over the world, for 7 days of fun and games. Cocktail party, group games and group excursions where we can explore the islands together.
The ship offers many beautiful quiet locations that we can take advantage of as well as daily dedicated meeting space locations. Diamond Painting at sea will be a little different than land-based retreats, as we are sharing the ship with other cruisers. We DON’T have a space dedicated 24 hours a day to us, however; there will be many places and opportunities for Diamond Painting. The Seven Hearts Card room is available 24 hours a day; but, cannot booked for private events.
And although this isn't a retreat, many aspects will be like land-based retreats. We will of course have Diamond Painting, as well as a gift exchange, games with prizes, door prizes, gatherings and more!
We welcome your non-diamond painting travel buddies: spouses, parents, siblings, and friends who want to travel with you and enjoy the ship’s amenities while you spend time with your fellow crafters.
INTERIOR 4V 15 CABINS AVAILABLE STARTING FROM $1,600 USD Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy, Taxes, Port Fees, Gratuities & Event fee are included)
$3,200 USD TOTAL/PER ROOM
Central Park View Balcony 2J 10 CABINS AVAILABLE STARTING FROM $1,775 USD Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy, Taxes, Port Fees, Gratuities & Event fee are included)
$3,550 USD TOTAL/PER ROOM
Boardwalk View Balcony 2I 10 CABINS AVAILABLE STARTING FROM $1,700 USD Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy, Taxes, Port Fees, Gratuities & Event fees are included)
$3,400 USD TOTAL/PER ROOM
Ocean View Balcony 2D 15 AVAILABLE STARTING FROM $2,040 USD Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy, Taxes, Port Fees, Gratuities & Event fees are included)
$4,080 USD TOTAL/PER ROOM
Event Fee of $325.00 USD is included in the pricing above!!!!
Solo, Triple and Quadruple Occupancy
We have included a limited number of cabins that can accommodate, these are subject to availability and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All cabins have two twin beds that can convert to a king. They also include a hair dryer, TV, phone, and 110/220 electrical outlets.
PLEASE NOTE PRICING IS LISTED IN USD HOWEVER WILL BE CHARGED IN CAD DUE TO MY LOCATION AND ROYAL CARIBBEANS POLICY.
Your invoice will be divided into 3 payments.
The NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at time of booking and will be a $500.00 USD ($710.00 CAD) per person
Solo cruisers will have a deposit of $1,000 USD ($1,425 CAD)
Second payment is due September 15th and will consist of your Event Fee $325 USD ($460 CAD), Hotel, Transfers & Excursion if applicable.
Final Payment is due November 15th and will be the balance owing to Royal Caribbean.
Please note your balance can be paid off at anytime.
If you are not paying the for all occupants in your cabin, then your roommates must submit a registration form of their own. Please note on your registration form with whom you will be sharing a cabin.
No staterooms will be booked/held until all deposits for your cabin are collected. You will receive a booking confirmation when you have secured a spot.
- Cruise fare with taxes, port fees and gratuities
- 1 giftbag filled with cruise and crafting goodies
- Most dining options are included in your cruise fare (there are a few specialty restaurants that are an additional charge).
- Daily Crafting space in the Card Room
- Sea Day Crafting, Games and Group Activities
- Cocktail party with appetizers
- Water, Juice, Hot chocolate, Coffee and Tea
- Travel insurance
- Air travel to destination
- Items of a personal nature
- Meals while in-destination
- Tips for services
- Early arrival pre-cruise Hotel stay
- Private tours
- Excursions
- Spa appointments
- Transfers to the cruise terminal or to the airport (Transportation both ways are available for an additional cost $70 USD ($100.00 CAD) Per Person This price includes transportation from the hotel to Port Canaveral and From Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport
- On board shops
- Specialty Dining
- Alcoholic beverages
- Sodas or specialty coffee/drinks
Seven Hearts, this room is available to anyone on the ship and cannot be booked, however we are free to gather here anytime outside of our group meeting time. This will be perfect for after dinner crafting and early risers.
Main dining room will be our designated group time where we have scheduled private activities and crafting time together.
Deck 14, Mid Ship
Available 24 Hours a day.
Group activities are going to be held in the dining room (Deck 5 AFT) Times and locations are subject to change or be canceled anytime by Royal Caribbean. Sand In My Soul Vacations is not responsible/liable should the onboard schedule or itinerary change
- Two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed (72.5 by 82 inches)
- Considerable closet space
- Private bathroom with shower
- Sitting area with desk, drawer space, vanity
- Sofa
- Flat-screen television
- Thermostat controlled air-conditioning
- Internet access (For a fee)
- Direct-dial telephone
- Radio
- Individual safe
- 24 hour room service (For a fee)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that lead to your private verandah overlooking the Boardwalk
- Two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed
- Considerable closet space
- Private bathroom with shower
- Expanded living area with desk, drawer space, vanity
- Sofa
- Flat-screen television
- Thermostat controlled air-conditioning
- Internet access (For a fee)
- Direct-dial telephone
- Radio
- Individual safe
- 24 hour room service (For a fee)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that lead to your private verandah overlooking the Boardwalk
- Two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed
- Considerable closet space
- Private bathroom with shower
- Expanded living area with desk, drawer space, vanity
- Sofa
- Flat-screen television
- Thermostat controlled air-conditioning
- Internet access )For a fee)
- Direct-dial telephone
- Radio
- Individual safe
- 24 hour room service For a fee)
- Picture window
- Two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed (72.5 by 82 inches)
- Considerable closet space
- Private bathroom with shower
- Expanded living area with desk, drawer space, vanity
- Sofa
- Flat-screen television
- Thermostat controlled air-conditioning
- Internet access (for a fee)
- Direct-dial telephone
- Radio
- Individual safe
- 24 hour room service (For a fee)
Lets get the FUN started before the cruise with a pre cruise gathering from 1:00-10:00 PM on April 29th as well as 1:00-10:00 PM on April 30th.
Solo Occupancy $250 USD ($355 CAD) per night
Double Occupancy $275 USD ($290 CAD) per night
Triple Occupancy $300 USD ( $425 CAD) per night
Quad Occupancy $325 USD ($460 CAD) per night
This includes your crafting space, snacks and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages.
Complimentary airport shuttle to the hotel
Breakfast
Meet & Greet, Games and Small Shop Product Preview will be held on April 30th only.
TownePlace Suites By Marriot, Orlando Airport
5530 Butler National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32812 USA
+1-407-652-5210
- Paint your own tropical-inspired artwork with guidance from a talented local artist.
- Relax by the sea as you soak in the sounds of the waves and ocean breeze.
- Stroll along the scenic Philipsburg Boardwalk, one of the top highlights of the cruise port.
- Choose between a walking or water taxi option for easy access to the meeting point.
- Enjoy a stress-free experience with all supplies included and no artistic experience necessary.
Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours
Limited space
9:00 am with Rachel (9 spaces available)
11:30 am with Carra (9 spaces available)
Shore Excursion Leaves From An approximate 10 to 15-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Recommended Dress: We recommend wearing comfortable, lightweight clothing that you don't mind getting paint on, along with sensible, flat walking shoes or sandals. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions: This tour is not wheelchair accessible, and motorized scooters are not permitted.
Explore St. Thomas as a group. We will take the
Skyride to Paradise Point where we will have lunch, do some shopping as well as a visit to the Pirate Treasure Museum. This activity is not wheelchair accessible, participants must be able to walk as the Skyride cannot accommodate walkers or wheelchairs.
No registration required. Meeting time is 1:00-1:30 pm at the Welcome Centre once in port.
Additional cost will be
Skyride $30 USD ($43 CAD)
Pirate Treasure Museum $25 USD ($35 CAD)
Lunch at Jolly Roger's Restaurant & Pirate Bar
Shopping
This add on is only available to those that are staying at TownePlace Suites Hotel with the group.
Departs Hotel at 9:30 am on May 1st for Port Canaveral
Departs Cruise Terminal 9:30 am on May 8th for Orlando Airport
$70 USD ($100 CAD) per person round trip
We have included a limited number of cabins that can accommodate up to four passengers. Upon request, we are happy to adjust the billing so that everyone in the cabin pays the same amount simply by adding the various amounts and finding the average and making adjustments if some are crafters and some are not. With that in mind these cabins are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
We will try to keep a list of people who want to come and are seeking roommates. However, we encourage you to use your own network and social media to find a roommate. Our Diamond Painting at Sea Facebook group is a good way to let it be known that you want to join the cruise and are looking for someone to share a cabin.
We are able to provide special benefits on this Diamond Painting at Sea cruise that are not available on an individual reservation. However, this means fare discounts offered by Carnival are not allowed under our contract. You must register through Sand In My Soul Vacations. Send questions to groups@sandinmysoulvacations.com
Your registration application is considered a request and submission does not guarantee a cabin. Upon receipt of your registration application, we will check availability of your cabin type preference before confirming whether or not you are registered. If both your cabin type preferences are sold out, we will place you on the waiting list. Please allow 48 for a response.
Names, Birthdate and state of Residency for all travelers that will be in your cabin
First and second choice cabin selection (this avoids having to go on the waitlist if your only choice is not available.
Name as it appears on the passport (Yes you must have a passport to participate and it must be valid for six moths after the cruise ends, if you have not yet received your passport, you can fill in your legal name)
Birthdate
Country of Citizenship
Gender as it appears on the passport
First and second choice of cabin (we assign cabins on a first-come, first-served basis; if your first and second choice are different, we can accommodate you more easily)
Once you are ready to book, please fill out the registration form and allow 48 hours for a response. This does not secure you a place on the ship.
Once we have confirmed your place, we will send you an invoice for your fare along with the future payment schedule. We send invoices via email to the address you list on your registration form. You can then have 24 hours to return your credit card authorization form which will then secure your place on the ship.
Yes, they are welcome.
Crafters of all kinds and all non-crafters: spouses, family, friends and even friends of friends. You get the idea. There will be plenty to do!
Yes, you will need to make your own travel arrangement to get the cruise terminal or Orlando where we have a block of rooms on hold at the TownePlace Suites Orlando airport for April 29th & 30th before the cruise. Rooms are on a first come first serve basis and the hotel can recall any or all rooms at any time. We will provide plenty of detail on all these topics as we get closer to the sailing date. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us prior to registering for the cruise. Colleen will be answer any of your questions. groups@sandinmysoulvacations.com
Yes, we highly recommend purchasing travel protection to safeguard your investment and provide peace of mind. We offer travel insurance options at the time of booking.
Yes, participants can enhance their cruise experience with optional excursions, join the pre-cruise hotel with the group for dinner and an evening of crafting, rejuvenating spa treatments, internet/drink packages and more.
When doing your price comparisons on other sites, please note that our fares include all taxes, port fees, and gratuities as well as the event fee, meeting space, cocktail party and group photo. To participate in these you must book thorough Sand In My Soul Vacations.
Additional expenses may include, but are not limited to, gratuities for meals and beverage services, shopping, casino entertainment, optional excursions, in-destination spending, and tips for guides.
Yes!
If you are a US citizen and you don’t have one yet, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html to find out how to get started.
If you already have one, make sure it will be valid for at least 6 months after the cruise ends. Your passport will also need to have a minimum of three blank pages, one for each country on the itinerary. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so check your expiration date and number of blank pages, and start the renewal process if needed!
If you are a citizen of another country, please consult your country’s passport requirements.
Cruising is a fantastic vacation choice because it offers an all-in-one travel experience. You can visit multiple destinations without the hassle of packing and unpacking, as your "hotel" travels with you. Cruises provide a wide range of activities, entertainment, and dining options tailored for all ages and interests, ensuring everyone in your group finds something they love. Plus, with inclusive pricing for accommodations, meals, and entertainment, it's an excellent value. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or cultural exploration, cruising makes it easy to see the world in comfort and style.
Our group will be dining during the early seating which will allow us to sit together at various tables in the same area. There will be a table rotation every night except when in St. Thomas & St. Maarten. You are absolutely welcome to dine at the buffet, specialty restaurants or on your own at anytime.
At present, none of the countries we are visiting require a visa.
Email cruise questions to Colleen at groups@sandinmysoulvacations.com