Cruise Companion

Day 1

Departure Day · Port Canaveral, Florida

Sun, Feb 21, 2027

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ocean Escape Check-In

Royal Promenade (Deck 5)

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Pick up your Ocean Escape wristband, welcome pack and printed schedule. Your wristband gets you into every group event this week.

Ocean Escape Team

Set Sail from Port Canaveral — 4:00 PM

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Sail-Away Party

Pool Deck (Deck 15)

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Wave goodbye to Florida with live music from The Tidewater Trio.

The Tidewater Trio

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Dazzles

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Meet your hosts and fellow travelers, with a first look at the week ahead. Welcome drink included.

Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Casual

9:30 – 11:00 PM

Know Your Shipmates - Icebreaker Game Night

Dazzles

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A light-hearted team game show to break the ice. Prizes for the winning table.

Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell

Day 2

Sea Day

Mon, Feb 22, 2027

7:30 – 8:15 AM

Sunrise Yoga

Solarium (Deck 15)

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Gentle all-levels flow as the sun comes up. Mats and water provided.

Sofia Reyes

Comfortable clothes

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Ocean Escape Help Desk

Royal Promenade (Deck 5)

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Questions, excursion sign-ups, lost wristbands - drop by any time.

Ocean Escape Team

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Morning Trivia

Schooner Bar

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Marcus Bell

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Salsa for Beginners

Boleros

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Learn the basic steps - no partner needed.

Rob & Linda Chen

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Ocean Escape Bingo

Dazzles

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Free to play, with prizes every round.

Jenna Marlowe

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Old World vs New World Wine Tasting

Vintages

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Six wines, two continents, one winner. Limited to 40 guests - sign up at the Help Desk.

Daniel Price

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Solo Travelers Meet-Up

Schooner Bar

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Traveling on your own? Meet others doing the same, and find dinner companions for the week.

Jenna Marlowe

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Formal night - dress to impress

9:00 – 9:30 PM

Group Photo

Royal Promenade (Deck 5)

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All dressed up - let's get everyone in one shot on the Promenade.

Emma Walsh

10:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Captain's Gala

Dazzles

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Our elegant evening - live music from The Tidewater Trio, then dancing with DJ Kai Rivers. A glass of bubbly on arrival.

The Tidewater Trio, DJ Kai Rivers

Black tie optional

Day 3

Sea Day

Tue, Feb 23, 2027

7:30 – 8:15 AM

Sunrise Yoga

Solarium (Deck 15)

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Gentle all-levels flow as the sun comes up. Mats and water provided.

Sofia Reyes

Comfortable clothes

8:30 – 9:15 AM

Morning Mile Walk

Jogging Track (Deck 5)

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Three easy laps of the track with sea views - go at your own pace.

Marcus Bell

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Ocean Escape Help Desk

Royal Promenade (Deck 5)

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Questions, excursion sign-ups, lost wristbands - drop by any time.

Ocean Escape Team

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Mixology Masterclass

Bionic Bar

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Shake three classic Caribbean cocktails, then drink your homework.

Daniel Price

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Port Talk: St. Maarten & St. Thomas

Conference Center

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The best beaches, how to get around, where to eat, and how not to miss the ship.

Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Team Quiz Championship

Dazzles

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Teams of up to six. The winners get bragging rights for the rest of the week.

Marcus Bell

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Ballroom Basics: Waltz & Foxtrot

Boleros

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Get ready for Friday's formal night.

Rob & Linda Chen

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Afternoon Acoustic Set

Central Park (Deck 8)

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The Tidewater Trio

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Smart casual

10:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Decades Dance Party

Dazzles

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Disco, power ballads and 90s anthems with DJ Kai Rivers. Prize for the best outfit.

DJ Kai Rivers

Dress from your favorite decade (not required)

Day 4

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Wed, Feb 24, 2027

Arrive Philipsburg, St. Maarten — 8:00 AM

8:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Group Excursion: Catamaran Sail & Snorkel

Ashore

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Pre-booked guests only. Meet at the end of the pier at 8:45 AM. Bring a towel and reef-safe sunscreen.

Marcus Bell

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Great Bay Beach Meet-Up

Ashore

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Informal - a 10-minute walk from the pier. Look for the teal Ocean Escape flag.

Jenna Marlowe

All Aboard — 4:30 PM

4:45 – 5:45 PM

Sail-Away Social

Pool Deck (Deck 15)

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Swap beach stories as we sail for St. Thomas.

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Casual

9:00 – 10:30 PM

Live Music Lounge Night

Jazz on 4

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The Tidewater Trio

10:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Late-Night Karaoke

On Air Club

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The stage is yours.

Jenna Marlowe

Day 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Thu, Feb 25, 2027

Arrive Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — 7:00 AM

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Group Excursion: St. John & Trunk Bay

Ashore

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Pre-booked guests only. Ferry to St. John for snorkeling at Trunk Bay. Meet at the gangway at 8:15 AM.

Marcus Bell

9:30 – 11:30 AM

Downtown Stroll & Rum Tasting

Ashore

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A gentle walk through Main Street's shops, ending with a local rum tasting. Meet at the gangway at 9:30 AM.

Daniel Price

All Aboard — 3:30 PM

3:45 – 5:00 PM

Mini-Golf Challenge

Sports Deck (Deck 16)

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Nine holes, one trophy.

Marcus Bell

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Wear white for White Night

9:30 PM – 12:30 AM

White Night

Pool Deck (Deck 15)

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Our signature party under the stars - The Tidewater Trio, then DJ Kai Rivers.

The Tidewater Trio, DJ Kai Rivers

All white

Day 6

Sea Day

Fri, Feb 26, 2027

7:30 – 8:15 AM

Sunrise Yoga

Solarium (Deck 15)

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Gentle all-levels flow as the sun comes up. Mats and water provided.

Sofia Reyes

Comfortable clothes

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Ocean Escape Help Desk

Royal Promenade (Deck 5)

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Questions, excursion sign-ups, lost wristbands - drop by any time.

Ocean Escape Team

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Morning Trivia

Schooner Bar

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Marcus Bell

10:30 – 11:15 AM

Behind the Scenes: Galley Tour

Main Dining Room

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See how 20,000 meals a day are made. Limited to 30 guests - sign up at the Help Desk.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Line Dancing Class

Boleros

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Rob & Linda Chen

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Jackpot Bingo

Dazzles

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Our biggest prizes of the week.

Jenna Marlowe

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Champagne & Chocolate Pairing

Vintages

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Limited to 40 guests - sign up at the Help Desk.

Daniel Price

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Ocean Escape's Got Talent

Dazzles

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Sing, dance, juggle, tell a joke - sign up at the Help Desk by noon.

Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Formal night - dress to impress

9:00 – 10:15 PM

Comedy Night with Carla Jennings

Comedy Live

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A private show for Ocean Escape guests. Adults only.

Carla Jennings

10:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Tropical Glow Party

Dazzles

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Neon, island beats and DJ Kai Rivers. Glow sticks provided.

DJ Kai Rivers

Bright tropical colors

Day 7

Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas

Sat, Feb 27, 2027

Arrive Perfect Day at CocoCay — 7:00 AM

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ocean Escape Beach Day

Ashore

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Our reserved area at Chill Island - look for the teal flags. Loungers, shade and lunch at Skipper's Grill nearby.

Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Beach Volleyball Tournament

Ashore

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Teams picked on the sand.

Marcus Bell

All Aboard — 4:30 PM

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Farewell Toast & Photo Slideshow

Dazzles

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A look back at the week in Emma's photos, a final toast and the raffle draw.

Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell, Emma Walsh

7:30 PM

Group Dinner

Main Dining Room

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Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.

Casual

9:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Farewell Party

Dazzles

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One last dance with The Tidewater Trio and DJ Kai Rivers.

The Tidewater Trio, DJ Kai Rivers

11:00 PM

Reminder: Luggage Out by 11:00 PM

Your Cabin Door

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Tag your bags with your color-coded tag and leave them outside your door. Keep medication and passports with you.

Day 8

Disembarkation Day · Port Canaveral, Florida

Sun, Feb 28, 2027

Arrive Port Canaveral — 6:00 AM

6:30 – 8:30 AM

Farewell Coffee

Royal Promenade (Deck 5)

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Say your goodbyes and swap details before you go.

Ocean Escape Team

7:00 – 9:30 AM

Disembarkation

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Leave the ship when your luggage tag color is called. Thank you for sailing with Ocean Escape!