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Nursing Topics in Rheumatology, Orthopedics, and Mental Health

5-Night Bermuda Cruise
Round-trip Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY)
June 29 – July 04, 2024
Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 ANCC Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$595 for Nurses
$795 for Nurse Practitioners

TARGET AUDIENCE

Nurse Practitioners, Nurses

PROGRAM TOPICS

  1. Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology of Bone Healing
    • Identify various components of musculoskeletal anatomy.
    • Explain the mechanism of bone and fracture healing.
  2. Bone Health / Fracture Prevention - Avoiding the Revolving Door of Hospital to Home and Back Again
    • Prepare an individualized fracture prevention program for each patient discharged to home.
  3. Specialized Nursing Care of the Osteoporotic Patient following a Fragility Fracture
    • Give examples of assessment tools utilized to diagnose osteoporosis and predict the risk of future fragility fractures.
    • Devise treatment regimens for fragility fracture patients.
  4. Orthopaedic Complications
    • Recognize potentially serious orthopaedic complications.
  5. Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries
    • Describe techniques used to prevent various types of sports injuries.
    • Devise treatment regimens for athletes with a variety of sports injuries.
  6. Degenerative joint disease: Conservative and surgical treatment options
    • Summarize various conservative and surgical treatment options for patients with degenerative joint disease.
  7. Medical and surgical care of the rheumatoid arthritis patient. Acute and chronic spine issues
    • Design a plan of care for the rheumatoid arthritis patient.
    • Distinguish between various acute and chronic spine issues based on typical signs and symptoms.
  8. The 5 Faces of Depression
    • Identify the different types of depression.
    • Describe the unique treatment options for each of the depressive types.
  9. Bipolar is More than a Mood Swing- Part I
    • Describe the steps to screening for bipolar disorder.
    • Identify issues that may lead to a flawed diagnose in bipolar disorder.
    • Recognize the co-morbid aspects of bipolar disorder
  10. Bipolar is More than a Mood Swing- Part II
    • Describe pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder.
    • Describe non-pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder.
    • Identify the comorbid effects of bipolar.
    • Identify the challenges in the management of bipolar disorder
  11. Genetic Testing: Fact or Science Fiction
    • Describe the rational for implementing pharmacogenetic testing in practice.
    • Identify the barriers to incorporating pharmacogenetic testing into clinical practice.
  12. Interviewing Techniques and Therapeutic Relationships in the the Mental Health Client.
    • Discuss the importance of self-awareness in the nurse-client relationship
    • Describe the phases of relationship development in the nurse-client relationship.
    • Identify the goals of a nurse-client relationship
  13. Risk Factors Military Members and Their Families Face for Mental Health Disorders and Addiction
    • Describe the three major components that make up military culture.
    • Summarize the issues that veterans face as they reintegrate into civilian life
    • Identify the barriers and challenges that may prevent a veteran or service member from seeking mental health or substance abuse treatment
    • Describe circumferences and specific demographics that increase risk for suicide in Veterans
  14. Psychopharmacology: Prescribing Tips and Tricks in Unique Populations
    • State how to select psychotropics in patients with complex medical issues
    • Discuss the challenges of managing a diabetic client who requires atypical antipsychotics
    • Describe necessary changes in psychotropic medications after gastric by pass.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through University at Sea®. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Amy B. Harris, MSN, RN, OCNS-C

Amy B. Harris, MSN, RN, OCNS-C
Clinical Program Coordinator, Rheumatology Division
Children's National Health System (CNHS)
Washington, D.C.

Amy B. Harris, MSN, APN, OCNS-C, has spent 30 years working across a wide variety of orthopaedic settings, including level-one trauma hospital inpatient units, ambulatory care facilities, a rehabilitation hospital, operating rooms, and outpatient pediatric orthopaedics and rheumatology. Throughout her career, she has held roles as a staff nurse, nurse manager, and clinical nurse specialist. For the past nine years, Amy has served as a Rheumatology Nurse Coordinator, significantly expanding her expertise in the field.

A sought-after presenter on the care of patients with orthopaedic and rheumatologic conditions, Amy is well known for her energized teaching style and her ability to deliver practical information and engaging case studies to diverse healthcare providers. She has shared her insights nationally at conferences co-sponsored by the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and frequently teaches orthopaedic certification exam review courses across the country.

Amy demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development and leadership within her specialty. She is an active member of the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) and a frequent national congress speaker for NAON, having also served on their education committee and co-chaired their first full-day APN conference. Additionally, she holds certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist and contributes to the field by serving on the test committee and as an item-writer for the Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board (ONCB).

Valerie R. Vestal, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Valerie R. Vestal, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Valerie is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Her nursing career has yielded a variety of experiences extending from Cardiac Critical Care, Nursing Informatics, and Adjunct Clinical Instructor. She has found her home in Psychiatry.



She received both her undergraduate and graduate degree in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University. She also holds a Post Master in Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Alabama School of Nursing. She is also a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve and has deployed to both Kuwait and Germany.



She is passionate about uplifting patients who have a negative self-image and have defined themselves by their illness. She has most recently expressed this through her work as a contributing author in the book Goodness Abounds.

Accreditation

 Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses:  Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM as needed.   Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

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In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation for Nurses: This activity provides 14 ANCC contact hours. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
Nurse Practitioners: Nurse practitioners may claim either ANCC contact hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, but not both for the same content. Where pharmacology hours are offered, they are stated separately.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Saturday, June 29 Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY)
- 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 30 *At Sea - Cruising
Meeting 8:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- -
Monday, July 1 Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
10:00 am -
Tuesday, July 2 Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
- 5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 3 *At Sea - Cruising
Meeting 8:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- -
Thursday, July 4 Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY)
7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

Ports of Call

Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY)

Your cruise documents will list Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, as your port of call, but let’s be direct: the true destination here is New York City. While the port facility itself is a functional industrial terminal with views of the harbor, it serves as the gateway to one of the world's most dynamic cultural epicenters. Sailing from this region without dedicating significant time to Manhattan is a missed opportunity of the highest order. A pre- or post-cruise stay here transforms a standard vacation into a comprehensive land-and-sea journey, providing the urban counterweight to the relaxation of your time at sea.

Logistics: Bridging the Gap - The first step in a successful visit is understanding the geography. Cape Liberty is located on a peninsula in New York Harbor, roughly seven miles from lower Manhattan as the crow flies, but the journey by car involves bridges, tunnels, and the unpredictable nature of metropolitan traffic. For those flying in, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most logical choice, located just a short drive from the port. To reach Manhattan, a pre-booked car service or rideshare is the most efficient method, typically taking 30 to 50 minutes depending on the time of day. Treat this transfer not as a commute, but as an arrival; the moment the skyline comes into full view is one of travel’s great reveals.

Crafting Your New York Experience: A Strategic Approach - New York is not a city to be conquered; it is a city to be curated. Attempting to see everything results in exhaustion, not enrichment. The savvy approach is to focus on specific neighborhoods and themes, allowing for depth of experience rather than a checklist of drive-by sightings. The following three-day itinerary is designed to balance iconic landmarks with the authentic rhythm of city life.

Day 1: The Architectural & Theatrical Core - Begin your immersion in Midtown, the vertical heart of the city. While the Empire State Building is legendary, the strategic traveler heads to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center. The staggered viewing platforms here offer open-air experiences and, crucially, the best view *of* the Empire State Building itself, framed against the vast green rectangle of Central Park. From here, walk past the Gothic revival splendor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Grand Central Terminal. Do not just pass through; pause in the Main Concourse to admire the celestial ceiling and the bustle of a working transit hub that doubles as a Beaux-Arts masterpiece.

Regarding Times Square: it is a phenomenon worth witnessing, but treat it as a brief sensory encounter rather than a destination. Spend fifteen minutes absorbing the chaotic, neon energy, then retreat to the adjacent Theater District. For dinner, look to Hell’s Kitchen (west of 8th Avenue), where a density of excellent, unpretentious restaurants serves everything from rustic Italian to regional Thai. Cap the evening with a Broadway show. Whether it is a long-running musical or a limited-engagement play, the production value in this district remains the global standard for live performance.

Day 2: Reflection, Finance, and Village Charm - Dedicate your second day to the contrast between the city’s monumental history and its intimate neighborhoods. Start in Lower Manhattan at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. This is a site of profound gravity. The museum is extensive and emotionally heavy; booking timed-entry tickets online well in advance is essential to avoid long queues. The outdoor memorial pools, set in the footprints of the Twin Towers, offer a quiet space for reflection amidst the city noise. Nearby, the Oculus transportation hub offers a striking architectural counterpoint with its skeletal white wings.

After absorbing the history of the Financial District—including a walk past the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church—shift gears entirely by heading north to the West Village or Greenwich Village. This is the New York of literature and film: winding, tree-lined streets, brownstones, and pocket parks. Grab a coffee and sit by the fountain in Washington Square Park to watch the chess players and street musicians. This area is ideal for dinner, offering intimate bistros and historic taverns that feel worlds away from the skyscrapers of Midtown.

Day 3: High Culture and The Perfect Exit - On your final day, engage with the city’s artistic legacy. The Museum Mile on the Upper East Side is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met is overwhelming in size; the best strategy is to select two or three specific wings—perhaps the Temple of Dendur, the Impressionist galleries, or the Arms and Armor collection—and explore them thoroughly. Alternatively, the Guggenheim offers a more focused experience where the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture is as compelling as the modern art collection.

In the afternoon, utilize Central Park as it was intended: as an escape. Avoid the crowded southern entrances and explore the Ramble, the Conservatory Water, or the Shakespeare Garden. It is the city’s collective backyard and a prime spot for people-watching.

For a finale that rivals your cruise ship’s departure, head to Brooklyn in the late afternoon. Walk back toward Manhattan across the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun begins to set. Watching the lights of the skyline flicker on while suspended over the East River provides a perspective of the city that is both grand and personal. It is the definitive image of New York, and the perfect memory to carry with you as you head to Cape Liberty to begin your voyage.

At Sea - Cruising

Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda

Kayaking
The Royal Naval Dockyard is a destination in its own right, a sprawling 19th-century naval fortress repurposed as Bermuda's primary cruise port. While its stone walls contain a number of attractions, its true value is as an efficient and scenic gateway to the rest of the island.

Within the Dockyard's immediate, walkable vicinity, the main highlight is the National Museum of Bermuda. Housed within the formidable Keep, it offers a comprehensive look at the island's maritime legacy, with the restored Commissioner's House providing panoramic ocean views. For a taste of local creativity, observe glassblowers at the Dockyard Glassworks or browse authentic goods at the Bermuda Craft Market. The historic Frog & Onion Pub, set in an 18th-century cooperage, offers a convenient spot for a meal.
Bermudan secluded beach


To experience Bermuda's iconic pink-sand beaches, you must venture beyond the Dockyard. The island's excellent public transportation makes this straightforward. The fast ferry is the most scenic and popular option, offering direct service to the capital city of Hamilton—ideal for exploring Front Street's shops and restaurants—and a longer, picturesque route to the UNESCO World Heritage site of St. George's. For the famous South Shore beaches, including the world-renowned Horseshoe Bay, public buses and shuttles provide regular service from the Dockyard's transportation hub. Taxis are also readily available.

Consider the Dockyard your well-equipped basecamp for a day of island exploration. Its historical significance is genuine, but the celebrated landscapes of Bermuda await just a short ferry or bus ride away.
Bermuda Kayaking on the amazing blue waters just off the coast of Bermuda Bermuda Royal
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Suites

Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Villa Suite - 4 Bedroom's VS. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two master bedrooms with baths. Two additional bedrooms, each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Two additional bathrooms with showers and a spacious living area with a sofa bed and dining table. Private balcony with dining area, lounge chairs and whirpool. 1,302 sq. ft. Balcony 845 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom GS. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed One double sofa bed. Up to 5 guests. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa. One bathroom with tub. Stateroom: 381 sq. ft. Balcony: 89 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom's GT. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), a private balcony, two bathrooms and living area with double sofa bed. Ocean view. Stateroom: 610 sq. ft. Balcony: 208 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom OS. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Queen-size bed. One double sofa bed. Up to 5 guests. Ocean view. Room with bed, vanity. Living area with double sofa bed. One bathroom with tub. Stateroom: 622 sq. ft. Balcony: 160 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No VP. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Curtained section with bunk beds. Living area with double sofa bed, vanity and sitting area. One and a half baths with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows. Stateroom: 406 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Junior Suite J3. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and bathroom. Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Junior Suite J4. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and bathroom. Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Sunset Junior Suite JT. Enjoy dramatic aft-facing views. Private balcony at the back of the ship. One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds) One double sofa bed. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa. One bathroom with tub. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 299 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Presidential Family Suite PS. The largest suite on Liberty of the Seas, spanning the aft of deck 6. Four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, grand living and dining areas, and an enormous wraparound aft balcony with whirlpool. Liberty is Freedom-class and does NOT have Royal Suite Class tiers — suite guests receive Suites Program perks instead. Now marketed as VS (Villa Suite - 4 Bedrooms) after RCI's 2023 recategorization. Four separate bedrooms Multiple bathrooms including whirlpool tub Grand living area Dining room Wraparound aft balcony (805 sq ft) with whirlpool Suites Program perks
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Royal Suite with Balcony RS. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. One King bed. One double sofa bed. Private balcony with outdoor dining, seating area and whirpool. One bathroom with tub, two vanities and bidet. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 1633 sq. ft. Balcony 257 sq ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Deluxe/Suite Guarantee WS. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and bathroom. Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Balcony

Ocean View Balcony, 2D Ocean View Balcony (2D)
All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 184 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft.  (Decks 6, 7 & 8)
$1,269.92
Connecting Oceanview Balcony (CB)
All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa and private balcony. Up to 2 guests. Stateroom: 188 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft.  (Decks 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12)
$2,033.92
Balcony Balcony Spacious Ocean View Balcony 1B. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Ocean View Balcony 1D. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 184 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Ocean View Balcony 2B. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Oceanview with Balcony 3B. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom.

Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Ocean View Balcony 4B. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Ocean View Balcony 4D. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 184 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft
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Balcony Balcony Ocean View Balcony 5D. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 184 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Oceanview with Balcony 6B. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom.

Stateroom: 199sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Oceanview Balcony with Balcony 6D. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom.

Stateroom: 189 sq. ft. Balcony: 46 sq. ft.
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Balcony Sunset Balcony SB. Dramatic aft-facing views. Private balcony at the back of the ship. One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds) One single sofa bed or one fold-down Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa. One bathroom with shower. Up to 3 guests. Stateroom: 188 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft.
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Balcony Spacious Sunset Balcony SG. Larger room with dramatic aft-facing views and extra stateroom square footage. Private balcony at the back of the ship. One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds) One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa. One bathroom with shower. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 207 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft. *Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors and configurations may vary.
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Balcony Ocean View Balcony Quad Gty XQ. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 184 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft.
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Outside

Ocean View, 4N Ocean View (4N)
All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.  (Decks 2, 3, 6, 7 & 9)
$999.92
Ocean View, 2N Ocean View (2N)
All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.  (Decks 2 & 3)
$1,049.92
Outside Ultra Spacious Ocean View 1K. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, bathroom and sitting area. Stateroom: 336 sq. ft.
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Outside Spacious Panoramic Ocean View 1L. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two lower twin beds convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed for quad staterooms. Vanity with sitting area, bathroom with shower. Floor to Ceiling wrap around panoramic window. Stateroom: 175 sq. ft.
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Outside Ocean View 1N. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.
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Outside Spacious Ocean View 3M. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.
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Outside Spacious Ocean View 4M. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.
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Outside Outside Ocean View 3N. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.
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Outside Oceanview Guarantee YO. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.
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Outside Ocean View Qud Gty YQ. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.
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Inside

Interior, 4V Interior (4V)
All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.  (Decks 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12)
$899.92
Inside Spacious Interior 1R. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 6 guests. Stateroom: 337 sq. ft.
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Inside Interior 1V. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.
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Inside Promenade View Interior 2T. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 2 guests. Stateroom: 167 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Interior 2V. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Interior 3V. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Interior Stateroom 6V. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom.

Stateroom: 150 sq. ft.
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Inside Interior Guarantee ZI. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.
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Inside Interior Qud Gty ZQ. All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.
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Before & After Your Cruise

Hotels

Element Harrison - Newark

Easy Comfort Near Newark’s Airport

399 Somerset St, Harrison, NJ 07029 — Cape Liberty

Conveniently located 5 miles from Newark Liberty Airport, a rejuvenating travel experience awaits guests visiting Element Harrison Newark. Intuitively designed with the needs of the modern traveler in mind, this hotel features sleek apartment-style accommodations. Enjoy an array of smart amenities, including pristine kitchenettes, serene rainfall showers and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

Residence Inn by Marriott New York JFK Airport

Soar Into Comfort

142-30 135th Ave, Queens, NY 11436 — Cape Liberty

This hotel is extremely conveniently located near John F. Kennedy International Airport, making it a perfect option for resting up after your flight and before your cruise. With extensive room options and amenities, the Residence Inn by Marriott is well suited to accommodate just about any traveler.

Hotel Mimosa

Chinatown Chic

79 Division St, New York, NY 10002 — Cape Liberty

Step away from the hustle and bustle of New York City into a clean, quiet room. Hotel Mimosa’s key feature is their exquisite personal service, represented in the hotel’s name. The Spanish word Mimosa means “pampered loved one”, a special family member. This hotel makes for the perfect resting place between adventures in Chinatown and the rest of the Big Apple.

Protect Your Trip with Allianz Travel Insurance

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can give you flexibility and support when your trip doesn’t go quite as planned. From unexpected flight issues to covered trip cancellations, travel emergencies, and more, travel insurance can help you manage unforeseen events that may impact your trip—giving you peace of mind from the moment you book your trip through your return home.

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Why Protect your Trip?

Whether you’re planning your next trip or you recently booked one, travel insurance can help smooth over many unexpected travel glitches—while putting your mind at ease, knowing you’re off the hook for covered expenses that could arise from them.

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can provide you benefits and professional support when a covered situation comes up before or during your trip. The following examples may qualify for benefits:

  • Cancelling your trip after unexpectedly becoming too sick to travel
  • Taking care of a sick or injured traveling companion
  • Having to end your trip early due to a family emergency
  • Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
  • Needing to buy personal items if your luggage is lost or stolen
  • Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

You also can contact our travel protection partner Allianz Global Assistance’s 24/7, award-winning customer service for on-the-go assistance with issues like a medical emergency, replacing your lost passport, or making reservations around the world. To be eligible for a time-sensitive waiver of pre-existing medical condition exclusions, purchase your travel insurance plan within 14 days of initial trip deposit (other purchase requirements and conditions apply). Specific plan benefits may vary. Please review your plan details for more information.

What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can protect you before and during your trip—keeping you, your loved ones, and your travel budget safer. Benefits vary by plan, and these are brief descriptions. Please read your plan documents for details.

TRIP CANCELLATION

Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

  • A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
  • Your parent or child requires hospitalization
  • You need to attend the birth of a family member’s child
  • You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
  • A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

  • You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
  • A family member has a qualifying injury and needs your care
  • A covered emergency, like a fire or flood, makes your home uninhabitable

TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

  • You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
  • You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
  • You lose a filling and need immediate dental treatment*

*A sublimit and maximum apply for this benefit. Check your plan documents for details.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

  • Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
  • Ongoing medical monitoring
  • Payment guarantee
  • Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

  • Missed connecting flights
  • Lost/stolen travel documents
  • Pre-trip information
  • Prescription replacements
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Our Promise to You

When you purchase any Allianz Travel Insurance plan, you automatically get 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to review your policy documents. Within that period, you can cancel your plan for a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as long as you haven’t filed a claim or departed on your trip.

Need Help Along the Way?

Contact Allianz Global Assistance’s award-winning team of travel experts. Call anytime for assistance navigating travel mishaps overseas or in the U.S.—or help with everything from reporting lost baggage to locating emergency medical treatment. They can also help you replace passports, refer you to legal assistance, secure cash from home in case of emergency, and guarantee payment when you need to be admitted to a hospital, in some instances.

Contact Allianz Global Assistance

Phone (24/7):
1-800-284-8300 (within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
1-804-281-5700 (outside of the U.S., call collect)

File or Track a Claim

It’s easy and convenient to file and track a claim, upload documents, and more online. Start your claim using your email address or policy number.

File a Claim

If you need help filing a claim or understanding the claims process, visit the Allianz Global Assistance Claims Center.

Update Your Plan

If you need to update your travel insurance plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, please contact us or manage your plan online so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply including for pre-existing medical conditions. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance or its affiliates. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.

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