5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

 

January 16 - 21, 2026

 

Contact Gerry with Ash Travel with questions. Gerry@AshTravel.com (352) 552-0421

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Itinerary

 

 

Pricing

Ash Travel has created a private group for this sailing at a discounted rate. Our group rates are locked in and will stay the same as long as we have cabins available.

Prices are per person with 2 guests in the stateroom.  Prices include taxes, Premium Extra drink package, and wi-fi for both guests.

• Inside Stateroom:    $659
• Balcony Stateroom  $899

Add 3rd or 4th person per stateroom (per person without drinks and wi-fi):

• Child Inside Stateroom      $334
• Child Balcony Stateroom   $444
• Adult Inside Stateroom      $549
• Adult Balcony Stateroom   $659

We can set you up with a payment plan to spread the cost out - ask us how!

 

Travel Protection

Ash Travel highly recommends travel protection. 

For this cruise, we recommend using MSC's vacation protection. This is an optional purchase and can be taken or declined on a per cabin basis. Click here for pricing and coverage details.

 

Drink packages

Your drink package with this cruise includes the drinks listed below (up to $16 USD):

• Premium-brand spirits, liqueurs, and cordials
• Wine and champagne by the glass
• High-end cocktails
• Draft and bottled beers
• Specialty coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
• Fruit juices and smoothies
• Soft drinks
• Still and sparkling water
• All non-alcoholic beverages including beers and cocktails

 

Other Common Q & A

Q:  How much are gratuities (tips) and when do we pay them?

A:  MSC Cruises automatically adds a 'hotel service charge' (gratuities) to your onboard account. This charge covers the crew's service and is typically a flat amount charged per per person and per night. While MSC Cruises encourages the service charge, they do not recommend tipping individual staff members. For cost and more details, click here.

 

Q:  Do I have to have a passport to go on this cruise?

A:  No. An original copy of your birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID will work for this cruise; however, it is strongly recommended to carry a valid passport in case of emergencies. 

 

Q:  Why purchase Cruise Protection? (Travel Insurance)

A:  Your personal health insurance policy will not work on the cruise ship, and most will not work internationally, Cruise protection will cover the cost of emergency medical care on the ship or in the cruise ports. If an emergency interrupts your trip, it will cover the cost of getting back home other than on the ship. 

 

Q:  What is the dress code?

A:  MSC Cruises offers a flexible dress code, generally encouraging casual attire during the day and more polished options for evening dining and entertainment. While formal attire isn't mandatory, guests are encouraged to dress up for Gala Night and theme parties.  Click here for more details.

 

Q:  How much luggage can I bring?

A: Each guest is limited to checking in:

• two checked suitcases per person (not exceeding 36x30x17 inches in size and 50 lbs in weight per bag)
• two pieces of hand luggage per person (not exceeding 22x18x10 inches in size and 50 lbs in weight per bag).

Click here for more details.

 

Q:  Can I bring drinks/alcohol on the ship?

A:  No, MSC Cruises does not permit guests to bring soft drinks or alcohol on the ship.  

 

Q:  What if I require a special diet?

A:  We will state your requirements on your booking, and your waiter will be aware of this and take care of you.

 

Q:  Do I have to pay for food and drinks?

A:  On MSC Cruises, the main dining rooms and buffet restaurants offer complimentary meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For cruises departing from a U.S. port, an extra $5 charge may apply if you order a second entrée in the main dining room.Additional charges may apply for specialty restaurants and certain premium dining options. 

 

Q:  Is there a cost for room service and what can I order?

A:  Room service is available any time of the day or night.  A modest room service charge may apply.  For menus and other details, click here.

 

Q:  Is there a charge for shows?

A:  No, attending the main theater shows on MSC cruises is free for guests. However, some shows and activities might require a separate ticket or fee, especially those that are more specialized or unique to certain ships or regions. For example, some shows might have a pre-show entertainment package with a specialty cocktail, which would be an extra cost. Also, some ships have a limited number of seats in the main theater, and reservations might be recommended or required for larger shows, especially on newer ships like the Meraviglia and Seashore. 

 

Q:  How do I book a shore excursion?

A:  Closer to the cruise date, you can book online with the cruise line. We can answer questions and help with excursions if needed.

 

Q:  What if I don’t have a roommate?

A:  We can book a cabin with a second name and change the second name with no problem until a week before the sail date. For the best rate, go ahead and book your cruise with you and 'Mr/Mrs. Smith' traveling with you. Pay the deposit and work on a roommate for now. When your new roommate pays their deposit, we will apply the full amount you paid to your name on the booking. If you travel solo, you will pay double the base rate, only saving the taxes for the second person.

 

Q:  Can we add a 3rd/4th person to our cabin?

A:  Yes. When we book a cabin for 2, we may use a cabin that only holds 2 passengers and is less expensive than a category that is the same size but has a pull-down bed.  To add a 3rd/4th person, we may have to move you to a different cabin (that will hold up to 4) and the cost on the first two is a little more, but the cost on the 3rd/4th could be $100+ less. When we average this out, everyone in the cabin pays less. This may not be the case if you deposit on a cabin now, and want to add another person later. Remember – the rooms are small, but the bathroom gets very small when 4 adults need to shower and get ready for dinner at the same time.

 

Q:  What can I purchase on the ship and how do I pay for it?

A: When you do your online check-in, you will enter the credit card that will be used for all purchases on the ship. You will purchase items (gifts, drinks, excursions, etc.) using your room key. You can go to the service desk at any time to see the details/balance of your onboard account. During the cruise, you can have the cruise line apply a cash or credit card payment to your room account. Most commonly, guests will leave the ship without doing anything and the cruise line will apply the charges to your card after the cruise. On the last night of the cruise, each cabin will be given a printout of the charges to review. So, if you review this and see no problem, just allow Royal to charge your card on file and don’t worry about it.