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Our Carnival Conquest 2008 Trip is a perfect 'End of the Summer' Vacation Getaway!

Due to our phenomenal past success, we will continue our tradition of taking our Western Caribbean cruise at the end of summer .   We will be sailing at the end of August this year.  We will take advantage of the Labor Day Holiday weekend and give you the opportunity to recover from all your misbehavior on the cruise.

This year's trip is scheduled to depart on Sunday August 24th and cruise the beautiful Western Caribbean through Sunday, August 31st.  We are sailing once again on Carnival's Conquest as it is the ONLY ship sailing from Galveston at this time of year.  Royal Caribbean's Voyager leaves Galveston at the end of April.

Enjoy seven nights experiencing luxury and grand style while sailing the Caribbean Sea!

This trip is a sprint. Hold nothing back!  Dance your hearts out for a solid week with your friends from the studio. What better way to say goodbye to summer??? 

This is our fourteenth SSQQ Cruise Adventure.  Did you know we have taken well over 1000 people sailing over the years?

You can expect plenty of Slow Dance, Romance, and a great deal of mischief! 

Before you read any further it is important that you know there is all kinds of danger on SSQQ Cruises, especially for women.

It is a well-documented fact from previous trips is that the ladies of the group are rendered helpless at sea. That ocean air is intoxicating and their defenses are down.  Any man who can dance and smile is certain to be one heck of a popular guy aboard this trip!  This trip is safe for no woman. 

But better be careful, guys, you aren't invulnerable.  We know from experience that Cupid is always lurking just around the corner and he may just have your number!  So cruise at your own risk. You think you can dance your way out of any trouble, but you could easily fool around and fall in love... after all, we have a long list of couples who connected on our cruises and ended up getting married.

 

Assuming you still want to come with us even though you have now been warned of the dangers, here is the Itinerary for this trip:

Day One: Sunday - We set sail on Sunday, August 24th at 4:00 pm out of Galveston. Now as the evening draws near, we begin our adventure. The first night will include a huge bash courtesy of Carnival in appreciation for the size of our group.  This is when SSQQ will host a Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party. There will be unlimited drinks plus we will dance and we will party till we drop!

We are always the stars of this evening as the other passengers smile and gaze at our dancing with appreciation. This evening is definitely one of the highlights of the trip!

Day Three: Tuesday - Sleep in after partying hard last night and then enjoy a leisurely breakfast chatting with fellow SSQQ cruisers. Enjoy another day at sea relaxing in the sun by the pool or frolicking in the hot tub.

Since we are still at Sea sailing our way to Jamaica, we will have our second dance class today. Perhaps we can create other scheduled group activities??  Hot Tub stuffing, George?

Day Four: Wednesday - We arrive in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Wednesday at 8:00 am. Departure time is 5:30 pm.

Montego Bay, known as "Mo' Bay" to the locals, is Jamaica's second largest community.

Gorgeous white-sand beaches and mangrove wetlands surround the old town, which rests at the bottom of lush green mountains. Montego Bay offers the best of the Caribbean, including beautiful Georgian architecture in the historic town of Falmouth. Surround yourself with the essence of Jamaica in the island's friendliest city.

Shore excursions include zip lining through the trees, whitewater rafting on the Great River, visits to Dunn River's Falls with opportunities to climb the 600 foot waterfall, enjoying a scenic jeep ride through the mountainside and then jungle river tubing. Or you can tour the Appleton Estate and explore first hand the traditions and culture behind the production of some of the world's finest rum.

Day Five: - Thursday  We arrive early in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. We have from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. to see the island.

Last year we were fortunate enough to actually make it to Grand Cayman.  We found it to be the highlight of the trip!  The beaches here are some of the most beautiful in the world.

Take a research submarine and surround yourself with exotic marine life and huge coral formations as you explore the famous Cayman Wall, or snorkel with the Stingrays and enjoy the beautiful Cayman waters, or simply stroll through the quaint village and spend some time shopping. There is an activity for everyone!

The Cayman Islands are not only beautiful; they are kind of strange because there are no "poor people" in sight.

Day 6: - Friday  Our final stop is our friend Cozumel. We have from 9:00 am until 6:00 to enjoy this tropical paradise.

It should not be difficult to organize a Beach Brigade.  There are always lot of people who would like to spend the day at one of the several stunning beaches of Cozumel. Snorkeling is one of the easiest sports imaginable. If you can swim, you should be able to snorkel. Since Cozumel is an island, they are able to protect their waters from any mainland pollution. The water right below our ship is so clear you can almost see the bottom. Just 100 yards from where our ship docks begin water we can actually snorkel in for free if we wish.

More likely as a group we will taxi to one of Cozumel's many crystal-clear water spots and snorkel the afternoon away. All you need to do to participate is purchase your gear in advance at a Houston sporting goods store or simply rent the gear in Cozumel. This will save you a $70 guide fee.

If a day at the beach isn't your thing, Cozumel has a terrific shopping center just a short walk (400 yards) from the ship. You can purchase tee shirts, onyx chess sets, jewelry, liquor, beach towels; you name it. The mall is extensive and ultra-safe. We saw police everywhere. And there were no panhandlers either. You can bargain with everyone and get some excellent deals.

You will also have the opportunity to visit an ancient Mayan ruin dating back to 600 AD or take a jeep tour of the island. There is a wide selection of excursions available.

And of course our notorious troublemakers will surely organize a bar-hopping tour. Join at your own risk!

And that night if you are still standing, we can hook up the SSQQ Jukebox and have our own dance party!!

Day 7: Saturday -  This is our last day at sea. Enjoy the fresh air and mingle with your fellow SSQQ travelers. There is always fun and dancing to live music on the Poolside Deck throughout the day. We will conclude with our final group dance lesson.
 

Now let's review why this trip will be great:

• Luxury and Recreation!!

First and foremost, we are sailing aboard the beautiful Carnival Conquest for seven nights at affordable pricing! The Conquest is a 110,00 ton Megaliner of floating fun. Enjoy the life of luxury for only $90 per day.

Where else can you get a deal like that??? Accommodations, fine dining and entertainment all included in the price. And the opportunity to share this experience with your fellow SSQQ cruise enthusiasts!

• SSQQ Cruises feature lots of Dancing.

We begin with our first SSQQ sponsored dance event: the hour long Cocktail Party

In addition, we will have SSQQ Dance Workshops on each of our three days at sea. We will dance Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa, Slow Dance, Rueda, you name it. These workshops are well-attended and provide a fun way to get to know your fellow shipmates within the SSQQ group!

There are usually other ship sponsored dance classes as well taught by instructors working for the ship. Although much of the material is pretty easy, our dancers thoroughly enjoy the extended opportunities to dance and dance some more! And you never know whom you might meet!

As mentioned previously, other dancing opportunities include the formal, upscale Captain's Welcome Aboard Party. During our 2001 Celebration cruise in August 2001, there was a terrific band that played Big Band Swing, Foxtrot, and Slow Dance music and we danced on the main stage. The SSQQ dancers basically took the entire floor over to the delight of the audience. Our dancing was so good people in the audience would greet us as we returned to our seats and thank us for being so much fun to watch. When you add up all the great dancers in our group, we definitely put on quite a show.

• A Week of Adventure with your Friends

Whether it is snorkeling at Cozumel, zip-lining through the jungle in Jamaica, swimming with the sting rays at Grand Cayman, dancing with the group in a workshop or romancing with someone special in a secluded cubby hole on the ship, the SSQQ Cruise is a chance to make firm and lasting friendships that will continue after you have left the ship. The romance angle is well-known, but less advertised are all the neat people you will meet on this trip that continue to share adventures with you after you return to land.


First deposit of $250 is due by March 27th.

Marla Archer is our travel agent. (email questions to marla@ssqq.com ). She has a direct phone (713 862 4428) and fax line. You can fax your Registration Form directly to her at 713 862 2550 or simply email the information.

The timing is right and the ship is right. We should have the time of our lives, so hop on board and join us before the ship sells out!!!

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