Day 1
Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Departure Day · Port Canaveral, Florida
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ocean Escape Check-In
· Royal Promenade (Deck 5)
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)
Wave goodbye to Florida with live music from The Tidewater Trio.
The Tidewater Trio
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome Cocktail Reception
· Dazzles
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
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
A light-hearted team game show to break the ice. Prizes for the winning table.
Jenna Marlowe, Marcus Bell
Day 2
Mon, Feb 22, 2027
Sea Day
7:30 – 8:15 AM
Sunrise Yoga
· Solarium (Deck 15)
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)
Questions, excursion sign-ups, lost wristbands - drop by any time.
Ocean Escape Team
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Morning Trivia
· Schooner Bar
Marcus Bell
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Salsa for Beginners
· Boleros
Learn the basic steps - no partner needed.
Rob & Linda Chen
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Ocean Escape Bingo
· Dazzles
Free to play, with prizes every round.
Jenna Marlowe
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Old World vs New World Wine Tasting
· Vintages
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
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
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)
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
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
Tue, Feb 23, 2027
Sea Day
7:30 – 8:15 AM
Sunrise Yoga
· Solarium (Deck 15)
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)
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)
Questions, excursion sign-ups, lost wristbands - drop by any time.
Ocean Escape Team
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Mixology Masterclass
· Bionic Bar
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
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
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
Get ready for Friday's formal night.
Rob & Linda Chen
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Afternoon Acoustic Set
· Central Park (Deck 8)
The Tidewater Trio
7:30 PM
Group Dinner
· Main Dining Room
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
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
Wed, Feb 24, 2027
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Arrive Philipsburg, St. Maarten — 8:00 AM
8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Group Excursion: Catamaran Sail & Snorkel
· Ashore
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
Informal - a 10-minute walk from the pier. Look for the teal Ocean Escape flag.
Jenna Marlowe
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Sail-Away Social
· Pool Deck (Deck 15)
Swap beach stories as we sail for St. Thomas.
7:30 PM
Group Dinner
· Main Dining Room
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
The Tidewater Trio
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Late-Night Karaoke
· On Air Club
The stage is yours.
Jenna Marlowe
Day 5
Thu, Feb 25, 2027
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Arrive Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — 7:00 AM
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Group Excursion: St. John & Trunk Bay
· Ashore
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
A gentle walk through Main Street's shops, ending with a local rum tasting. Meet at the gangway at 9:30 AM.
Daniel Price
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Mini-Golf Challenge
· Sports Deck (Deck 16)
Nine holes, one trophy.
Marcus Bell
7:30 PM
Group Dinner
· Main Dining Room
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)
Our signature party under the stars - The Tidewater Trio, then DJ Kai Rivers.
The Tidewater Trio, DJ Kai Rivers
All white
Day 6
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Sea Day
7:30 – 8:15 AM
Sunrise Yoga
· Solarium (Deck 15)
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)
Questions, excursion sign-ups, lost wristbands - drop by any time.
Ocean Escape Team
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Morning Trivia
· Schooner Bar
Marcus Bell
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Behind the Scenes: Galley Tour
· Main Dining Room
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
Rob & Linda Chen
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Jackpot Bingo
· Dazzles
Our biggest prizes of the week.
Jenna Marlowe
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Champagne & Chocolate Pairing
· Vintages
Limited to 40 guests - sign up at the Help Desk.
Daniel Price
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Ocean Escape's Got Talent
· Dazzles
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
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
A private show for Ocean Escape guests. Adults only.
Carla Jennings
10:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Tropical Glow Party
· Dazzles
Neon, island beats and DJ Kai Rivers. Glow sticks provided.
DJ Kai Rivers
Bright tropical colors
Day 7
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
Arrive Perfect Day at CocoCay — 7:00 AM
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ocean Escape Beach Day
· Ashore
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
Teams picked on the sand.
Marcus Bell
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Farewell Toast & Photo Slideshow
· Dazzles
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
Reserved tables for Ocean Escape guests - sit with old friends or make new ones.
Casual
9:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Farewell Party
· Dazzles
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
Tag your bags with your color-coded tag and leave them outside your door. Keep medication and passports with you.
Day 8
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Disembarkation Day · Port Canaveral, Florida
Arrive Port Canaveral — 6:00 AM
6:30 – 8:30 AM
Farewell Coffee
· Royal Promenade (Deck 5)
Say your goodbyes and swap details before you go.
Ocean Escape Team
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Disembarkation
Leave the ship when your luggage tag color is called. Thank you for sailing with Ocean Escape!