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Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association

Financial ConNEXTion Educational Cruise

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
March 09 - 14, 2019
Royal Caribbean's <em>Independence of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas
Students: Free
Experienced practitioners : $149 if paid by 12/1/2018. 
After 12/1/2018 : $199
This fee goes to support the student attendees. 

Program Purpose / Objectives
Get out of the winter blues and join FSP members, their families, and university students for a one of a kind educational and networking experience on the 6th Financial ConNEXTion Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas ®. The venue provides an opportunity to make lasting connections with fellow members and a unique chance to interview university students interested in pursuing careers in the financial services industry.

Business Practical Programs & Student Award Contests

The event includes an educational program focusing on practice management topics, a cruise based spouse program, and optional group ship board fun and shore excursions. In addition, the cruise is host to the Industry Issues Contest which will award participating college teams $10,000 and the Elevator Speech Contest which awards $1,000 and is open to all student attendees.
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sat Mar 09 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
12:00 am 4:30 pm
Sun Mar 10 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Mon Mar 11 Labadee, Haiti
7:00 am 3:30 pm
Tue Mar 12 Falmouth, Jamaica
8:30 am 4:30 pm
Wed Mar 13 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Thu Mar 14 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 am 12:00 am
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Ports of Call

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Labadee, Haiti - Beachside meets mountainside on the shores of Labadee — a Royal Caribbean private destination on Haiti’s northern coast. Here you’ll find pristine sands, coral reefs and jungle-covered hilltops nestling lagoon-like bays. There’s no shortage of places to relax and recharge across five stretches of beach. Or dial up the thrills on an active adventure like a half-mile-long zip line ride over the ocean. And fascinating culture, history and the natural beauty of Haiti’s spectacular coasts wait to be discovered around every corner. Escape to the Western Caribbean for a wilder way to experience paradise.

Falmouth, Jamaica - Step off the ship and step back in time. You might not think so at first glance but little Falmouth was an economic and shipping powerhouse and center for dramatic social change during the English Colonial Period. Founded and named Martha Brae Point in 1769 by local English planter, Thomas Reid, Falmouth became the transshipment hub for the sugar plantations covering the hills of the North Coast of Jamaica. Edward Barrett, a wealthy English planter, strongly influenced the early development of Falmouth. From the wharfs of Falmouth, sugar, molasses, rum and coffee were sent to England while ships carrying African slaves and all the necessities of 18th century colonial life dropped anchor in the bustling port town. You'll return with sun kissed skin, timeless memories as well as interesting historical tidbits to share with friends, like this one: Falmouth received piped water before New York City.

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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