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Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association

Emergency Medicine Topics for Primary Care Providers

7-Night Eastern Caribbean & CocoCay Cruise
Round-trip Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
August 02 - 09, 2026
Royal Caribbean's <em>Star of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas
16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
$995 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists
$795 for Physician Assistants
$595 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others

Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
Topics and Objectives Under Development
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.
Faculty

Daniel J. Johnson, DO, FACEP

Daniel J. Johnson, DO, FACEP
Program Director, Emergency Medical Services Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Penn State Health, College of Medicine

Associate Medical Director, EMS Education and Training
Harrisburg Area Community College
Hershey & Harrisburg, PA Dr. Daniel J. Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine, where he serves as the Program Director for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fellowship. He is also an EMS Physician with Life Lion, Penn State Health's critical care transport service.

Dr. Johnson earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Morristown Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by an EMS Fellowship at Penn State. His current research and scholarly interests include EMS education, curriculum development, and clinical decision-making among prehospital clinicians.

Francis R. Mencl, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEMS

Francis R. Mencl, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEMS
Professor of Emergency Medicine Penn State University College of Medicine
Division Chief Life Lion EMS and Critical Care Transport Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center
Director EMS Fellowship Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center Dr. Mencl has been practicing and teaching emergency medicine and prehospital care for almost 30 years. A graduate of Case Western Reserve (BA), Cleveland State (MS), and NEOMED (MD), He completed his residency in EM at Akron City Hospital (Summa Health System) where he stayed on as faculty, eventually becoming the system EMS Medical Director and a Professor of Emergency Medicine at NEOMED. In this leadership position, he assisted the hospital in acquiring and maintaining a variety of certifications and accreditations including level 1 trauma center, STEMI and chest pain, as well as stroke center. In his EMS capacity he served as medical director to the paramedic training program, started and ran an EMS fellowship and an EMS medical student rotation.
Currently Dr. Mencl is working for Penn State in Hershey Pennsylvania where he is responsible for the hospital-based ambulance and critical care service (Life Lion) which includes 2 helicopters. He is the EMS fellowship Director and a teaching attending in the EM residency there.

Dr. Mencl’s passions include teaching and research and he is a veteran of a number of University at Sea cruise conferences. He lectures nationally and internationally, and is on the editorial board of Prehospital Emergency Care. He has translated research into practice using some of his published work to develop best practices for his EMS agencies and helped Summa’s STEMI program achieve significant savings in time-to-intervention. From 2004-2006, Dr. Mencl took a sabbatical to serve as the program director of a new EM residency at the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, thus gaining additional insight into different health care systems. He also participates regularly in the Rally Rejviz an international EMS/Ambulance competition held in the Czech Republic that attracts participants from around the world.

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
Sun Aug 02 Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
- 4:30 pm
Mon Aug 03 Coco Cay, Bahamas
7:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue Aug 04 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Wed Aug 05 San Juan, Puerto Rico
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Thu Aug 06 Philipsburg, St. Maarten
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri Aug 07 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sat Aug 08 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sun Aug 09 Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
6:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

Ports of Call

Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida - As the home of Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral is the launching point for all-out adventure in Central Florida. Since your round-trip cruise begins and ends here, you have the perfect opportunity to extend your vacation and explore the region at your own pace.

Orlando’s legendary theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld, are just an hour away, making pre- or post-cruise visits both practical and rewarding. Beyond the parks, you’ll find charming coastal towns, family-friendly beaches, and unique local attractions. Kayak with manatees in the Banana River Lagoon, zip line over gators at the Brevard Zoo, or explore the arts and culture of Park Avenue and the Orange County Regional History Museum.

Whether you choose to arrive early or linger after your cruise, Port Canaveral gives you access to some of Florida’s most unforgettable experiences—well beyond what’s possible during a single port of call.

Coco Cay, Bahamas - Located in the middle of the Caribbean's bright blue water lies the secluded island of CocoCay. With its white-sand beaches and spectacular surroundings, CocoCay is a wonderland of adventure. Reserved exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, this tropical paradise has recently been updated with new aquatic facilities, nature trails and a ton of great places to just sit back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink.

CocoCay Map

Perfect Day at CocoCay

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

San Juan, Puerto Rico - The vibrant capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan offers something for every traveler — world-famous beaches with crystal clear waters, incredible cuisine, rugged natural beauty and a rich history that goes back 500 years. With its ancient fortresses and colorful colonial-era buildings, San Juan makes it easy to feel as though you’ve slipped into the past. Life moves at a slower pace along the sunny cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, and salsa beats seem to waft perpetually from open windows. If you’re craving a hike, head to El Yunque National Forest. And if you’re more in the mood to unwind, set your sights on the beautiful shores of Isla Verde or El Condado. Mealtime is also an adventure, with so many delicious options to try — from mofongo and pastelon to chillo frito and alcapurrias. Pair every bite with a piña colada — Puerto Rico’s national drink.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten - The capital of the Dutch side of St. Maarten is the town of Philipsburg, though St. Maarten is an island with two distinct sides. To the north is the French side, whose capital is Marigot, while Philipsburg sits on the southern part of the island. When exploring on cruises that go to St. Maarten, it’s important to visit both sides to understand their customs and heritage.

You’ll quickly be charmed by all sides of the island. Of course, this Caribbean island is best known for its beaches, like Maho Beach or Great Bay Beach, one of the area’s best snorkeling spots. Sample local seafood or rum during your time in port, which have become symbols of St. Maarten life. There’s just enough to fill the day here, especially if you hop between the French and Dutch beaches.

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.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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