Brilliance of the Seas
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Brilliance of the Seas
R April 6th - 13th, 2013 Brilliance of the Seas Southern Caribbean Tour The World’s Best Couples Only, Adult Cruises Welcome Aboard! It’s time to go south on one of our favorite itineraries. The Southern Caribbean is a fantastic destination that we only get a chance to visit every five or more years. I’m glad you decided to join us! Aruba, Curacao, St. Kitts and St. Maarten; what a great group of islands to visit. There are so many great excursions and opportunities for a great cruise experience. This isn’t your “everyday, vanilla” cruise. We have extended bar hours, great adult entertainment and best yet ... no kids! Many experienced cruisers will appreciate the added amenities on board but the first time cruisers will really benefit from reading this program. This program contains rules, tips and things that will help make this cruise even more enjoyable for you both. We know this ship forwards and backwards. We spent a lot of time putting together a great schedule of events, meet & greets and entertainment. This program is your key to knowing what is going on. In addition to this program, there will be signs posted at the Windjammer Cafe and in the Centrum which will have each day’s schedule and themes printed. There is also a daily Couples Cruise Compass that will be put in your stateroom the night before so you can see what is scheduled for tomorrow’s activities and entertainment. The Couples Cruise Compass also lists all of the open hours for each venue on board the ship. Please take a few minutes and read this program cover to cover and you will have a great head start to your Couples Cruise vacation. Your Hosts, Bob & Tess & Wayne 1 Couples Cruise 2013 Guidelines Please help us ensure everyone has the best possible time by abiding by all of our (and Royal Caribbean’s) conduct rules and by looking out for fellow Couples Cruise attendees. Your actions represent our event and will go a long way toward our acceptance in this community. The Brilliance of the Seas security staff is very tolerant but we do not need to test their tolerance. Keep your parties private and behind closed doors. Please dress properly while walking around the ship. The ship reserves the right to put passengers off the ship, at any port, who will not follow their rules of conduct. If this happens, you will not get a refund and you will have to make your own way home from the port. Plus, you will look really silly and your friends will laugh at you as we sail away. Please read and adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Respect: "No means No!" Anyone that doesn't understand this or is making unwanted advances could be subject to expulsion from the ship at the next port, without a refund. 2. Nudity Rules: Nudity is only allowed on the pool decks (11, 12), and all hallways leading to your cabin. Topless is permitted in the Topless Travel Lounge (Viking Crown Lounge / StarQuest). Please note that you cannot go nude in any elevator. You must be covered. No nudity is allowed in the restaurants, casino, shops, Centrum, lounges, or other public place not mentioned above. Please sit on a towel at all times if nude. It is just common courtesy. In going to the Couples Cruise Play Area (The Colony Club), please wear a robe or cover up. 3. Sexual Activity Rules: Feel free to get to know one another on the dance floor, exchange e-mails, or meet afterwards in your cabin, but no sexual activity is permitted in the dances, pool deck, lobby or any public place. There is a time and a place for everything: sexual activity can only take place in your private cabins or in a designated private hospitality area. Under no circumstances can you approach any of the shipboard staff for any sexual reason. They are not permitted in your cabin or they will lose their jobs. This rule is extremely important and we know that you would not want to be escorted off the ship at the next port. Naturally, there would be no refund. 4. No Drugs: This is simple- "Just Say No." Anyone breaking this rule will be banned from any of our future events and cruises forever, again; no refund. Do not buy drugs in ports: you will be arrested. 2 5. Camera Policy: Photos of other passengers without permission is not allowed. If you are seen taking photos of groups of people without their permission, your camera can be taken by security to be reviewed. Inappropriate photos will be deleted at the discretion of the security supervisor. Any photos taken on board the ship are for personal use only. Photos, or videos from this charter cruise cannot be published, printed, made public on the internet, YouTube or used for any other purpose without written approval from Couples Cruise. 6. You Must Listen to the Ship’s Security & our Couple Cruise Staff: If someone says you are acting or dressed inappropriately, you probably are. Please respect the ship’s security. They are here to protect you and our attendees. Anyone not adhering to our or the ship’s conduct policies can be put off the ship at the next port. 7. Intoxication: If you become intoxicated and disruptive, you will be escorted to your cabin. 8. Prostituting: Passengers are not permitted to pay nor accept payment to engage in any form of entertainment or sexual activity. 9. Protect Yourselves: It is your responsibility to act responsibly when it comes to personal protection. 10. Smoking: Smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the ship. No smoking is permitted in any cabin. Smoking is permitted on your balcony and other designated areas throughout the ship. Please note that RCL will impose a fine of $250.00 for smoking in your cabin. 11. Have Fun: It's a rule, and it's enforced! Welcome Aboard the Couples Cruise Getting into your Cabin The cabins won’t be available until after 1 pm. If you get on board before then, head to the Windjammer Cafe and have lunch or go to the pool and relax or grab a drink at one of the 14 bars onboard. Someone thought that not being able to get into your cabins until 1 pm was a Couples Cruise rule, but this is standard procedure on all Royal Caribbean and most cruise ships. The cabin attendants need time to get all 1,100 cabins cleaned and ready for us and the passengers from the last cruise typically do not finish leaving the ship until around 10:00 am on the day we sail. All Inclusive Drink Packages We now have the option of all inclusive drink packages on board! You can buy a soda package, a water package, a beer, wine and soda package or the Big Kahuna Package, which allows you to drink just about everything you want on board the ship. For $55 per person, per day, you don’t have to worry about your bar bill anymore. You can drink lots of premium liquors, wine, beer and even sodas for one price. On our last cruise, over a third of our passengers got this package, and most thought it was a good deal. One caveat is that both passengers in each cabin have to get it. So if one of you is a heavy drinker, but the other is not, it might not make sense for you. Safety at Sea One very important issue for Couples Cruise and Royal Caribbean is Safety at Sea. If you do get the drink package, please enjoy the unlimited drinks, but don’t get carried away, or we might have to literally carry you away. The bartenders go through training and will cut off people who are too intoxicated to serve. They can also shut off your cabin key (called your SeaPass) so you can’t get any drinks at any other bars. Be a Good Partner/Friend If your partner or a friend is getting too intoxicated, help them out and get them something to eat, some water or simply ask them to take it easy for a little while. If they are past this point, help them back to their cabin so they can sleep it off. If you see someone who needs help, but you don’t know them, alert someone on the Couples Cruise staff or call from any house phone and ask for security, we are happy to help them back to their staterooms. Getting wasted will not enhance your cruise experience and will certainly diminish your ability to have a fun, sexy time on a Couples Cruise. Drugs I hate to have to bring this up. It’s already mentioned on our rules form, but I want to bring it up again. Couples Cruise and Royal Caribbean has a “Zero Tolerance” rule for all illegal drugs. The main reason we have had to kick people off of our cruises (and there has been a few) is because of drugs. People have complained about their neighbors smoking pot on their balconies, drugs have been seen by Royal Caribbean staff in the open in couple’s staterooms and even angry or jealous partners or friends have turned people in and we have had to put them off the ship while in port. You don’t want to be put off the ship in a foreign port. Especially if you are to be turned over to that country’s local law enforcement for possession of a controlled substance. We have even had a couple buy drugs from an undercover officer in a port sting operation. I haven’t been in an Aruba or a St. Kitts jail, but I know that I never want to find out what they are like. Seminars We have lots of great seminars planned for the week. You can find a list of seminars in the Daily Compass which will come out each evening and is delivered to your stateroom to let you know what’s in store for the next day. Most of our “hands-on” seminars are located in the playroom on Deck 6 in The Colony Club. These are usually seminars on couples and group massages and our popular new “Naked Speed Dating”. Our BDSM classes will be located in our Dungeon area on Deck 5 in the Conference Center. Some of these will be lectures and some will be demonstrations. There will be some additional lectures in the main theater and in the cinema as well. The times and locations in the Daily Compass will be the final word as things may change between now and then. 3 Welcome Aboard the Couples Cruise Booking Excursions If you haven’t already booked an excursion in one of our ports, you should do it on the first day. There are a lot of excursions to choose from with this many ports, so many of the best excursions will sell out quickly. You can also book excursions in your room on your TV and if you book them before 3 pm, your tickets will be delivered to your cabin that evening. Specialty Restaurants Not only are there two fabulous specialty restaurants open each evening, but Chops (the ship’s signature Steakhouse) is open for lunch for just $15. This is our favorite place to eat onboard, the food is awesome and the service is always great. The dinners are $30 per person, but the steaks are definitely worth it. There is also an Italian restaurant (Portofino’s) that is a real crowd pleaser and a good deal at $20 per person. Dressing for the Playrooms What do we wear to the playrooms? This is often a big mystery for those that have never been on a Couples Cruise or to Naughty in N’awlins. Let me explain our “Dress Code” for this sensuous and erotic Playroom: For the Couples Cruise Playroom (on Deck 6 in The Colony Club), you cannot be in street clothes to enter. This means that you need to be in a robe, a towel, lingerie, boxers or briefs, pajamas or something so sexy that our staff will waive you in. Why? Because we have been to LOTS of conventions, parties, clubs and cruises where street clothes were allowed in the play areas and they all end up being social Meet & Greets without anyone actually playing. Once we put the “No Street Clothes” rule into effect, our play areas became the most active, fun and wildest play areas in the country (now the World!). If you really are coming to play, then this rule is no big deal. If you are coming to hang out, there are better places on board. 4 What if we meet a couple and there is chemistry and we want to go play now and we don’t want to go all the way back to our cabin? No problem, just show up, strip down to your underwear and come on in, carrying your clothes. Don’t have any underwear? Ask for a towel at the door and we will give you one to wrap around yourself. Nudity Rules Our number one question is “When and where can we get naked?” Here is a complete list of where exactly you can be naked, topless or must be fully clothed. Make sure to leave your clothes on until after we have left the port and the Captain has announced it is OK to do so. The Captain has the final authority. Where you Can be Naked: You can let it all hang out in these areas, but there are no sexual activities allowed in any public areas. On the Main Pool Deck (Deck 11) In the Solarium (Deck 11) On the Sun Decks (Decks 11, 12,) In the Cabin Hallways In the Couples Cruise Play Area (The Colony Club) On your balcony (when not in port) Where you Can’t be Naked: There is a time and place for everything, but these places are not the ones for nudity. On the Rock Climbing Wall On Tenders coming & going to the Ports On your balcony or any sundecks when in port In the Elevators In any Restaurants, Bars or Dining Rooms In the Gym or Spa Where you Can be Topless: You can’t be naked in these areas, but you can be topless. In the Nightclub (StarQuest on Deck 13) Hollywood Odyssey (Deck 13) In port, most islands require all passengers to be properly clothed. This changes from island to island, but for the most part, we cannot have clothing optional pools while in port. From time to time, the local authorities will give us the green light, but this depends on whether or not there is a ship right next to us, which authorities are still on the ship and how easy it is to see onto the ship from shore. If we are given the green light, we will make an announcement. If you are not sure, just ask someone on our staff and they will check to see if it has been cleared. 723/(66 7 5 $ 9 ( / 5. 5IF PóD J BM U S BWFM BHFOD Z G PS 6 0 3X U H 3O H D V X U H V 1R Y H PE H U Q H K *@L@H B @ .DF 5HJL V W U \ %DKDPDV + BO 'FC 5 NAUGHTY IN N’AWLINS Best Party Suites Anywhere If you like the play areas on board the Couples Cruise, then you’ll love the playrooms at Naughty in N’awlins. Instead of just using a room with one or two beds in it, we put together an entire floor with group rooms, semi private rooms, dark rooms, dungeons and much more. July 10th-14th, 2013 Top Food City in America New Orleans is known for many things, but the great restaurants might be our favorite part of this great city. Come for the convention, but take time to explore and eat some of the best food of your lives... Best Music on the Planet O.K., maybe the music is our favorite part of New Orleans. From Jazz, to the Blues, to some of the greatest singers we’ve ever heard. Come for the convention and listen to this city sing... Largest Couples Event For the past decade, sometimes size does matter Best Bang for your Buck Compare us to any other convention to see the savings Longest History in the US Compare our history to others, how many successful events have others produced? Complete Hotel Takeover Others claim to take over the entire hotel, we actually do! Only Swinger Parade Where else can you march down the street with a bunch of swingers behind a marching band and a Police escort? Best City for a Party! There is no city like New Orleans that let’s us party, right on Bourbon Street, that allows flashing, to-go cups and is supported by the city instead of shutting events and clubs down. 6 Contact us at (800) 304-4493 www.FrenchConnectionEvents.com Bob & Tess’ Corner We have been on this itinerary twice before, but we are looking forward to our third. When you visit an island for one short day, it’s hard to see and do everything, which leaves us wanting to come back again and again. 80’s Night on th e Jewel of the S eas In Aruba, we have gone snorkeling and also just laid by the beach. This time, we think we are going to go on a Jeep tour of the island. In Curacao, we are gong on an early excursion and then we are going back to Campo Alegre in the afternoon. If you don’t know what that is, just read my article later on in the program. St. Kitts is somewhere we have never been, but we look forward to exploring for the first time. We have been to St. Maarten many times (and hope to go back again and again). Normally, we just go to Orient Beach, but this year, we are thinking of booking the America’s Cup Racing Experience. If you can’t decide on what you want to do in each port, stop by the Excursions Desk, they know all of the tours and have the inside track on the best excursions. One thing we wanted to discuss in this cruise’s Bob & Tess’ Corner, was that life is too short. Last year, we lost Bob’s mom and several friends of ours. We guess the older you get, the more this will happen year in and year out. But this year really made us make a conscious decision to really enjoy our lives, as best we can. The one thing we hear all the time from our Couples Cruise passengers is “This is the first vacation we have taken in (fill in the blank) years”. The numbers vary but people have been working for 4, 5, even 10 years without taking time off to relax, have fun and reward themselves for all of their hard work. There is always a reason not to vacation: We’re waiting until the kids are out of school, out of college, as soon as I get that promotion, when I pay off my house, when I hit the lottery, when the economy picks up, when I lose 20 lbs, when I retire... When you retire? Are you really going to wait that long before you treat yourself to a vacation? Of course, we want you to book all of our cruises, but even if you can’t, take a weekend off once in a while. Take a short trip; plan a longer one. Take time for you and your partner and your life will be so much happier and healthy. Now go book a massage and start the cruise off right! Your hosts, Mardi Gras on the Jewel of the Seas 7 8 Wayne’s Corner Hi Everyone - This custom made Southern itinerary, is probably the most anticipated cruise that Couples Cruise has put together. These interesting ports supply lots of sun and great eye candy and we believe some of the best destinations for lifestyle couples in the Southern Caribbean. Put together all for you, as our latest Full Ship Charter. So, how do we go about deciding on a custom itinerary and what's involved? I'm sure everyone who has cruised, has at one point had the ideal itinerary in their mind. We too have your favorites in mind when we choose. First of all, we look for those one or two key ports that will really capture our customers’ interest. On a Couples Cruise, we really pay serious attention also to the distance between ports. Why? We no longer want to be at top speed, just to get to the next port. Our night life on the pool deck is important to our couples - too fast and ladies hairdos are ruined in the wind. Plus, it makes it more difficult to dance in those high heel shoes! We all remember the Belize Charter in April 2011 with a long distance between Belize and Cozumel; we were rocking and not just because of what was happening in the playrooms. So, an easy comfortable speed is now around 16 Knots, so we choose ports that will fit together with this in mind. There are so many great excursions available from the Shore Excursions Desk (located on Deck 4). Explore and learn as much as you can about these islands. Our first two ports Curacao and Aruba are part of the Netherland Antilles and are often referred to as the ABC Islands (along with Bonaire) you may recognize Dutch accents. Interesting fact: Aruba is just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela! The heritage is also brought through in the great beer brewed on the islands – you have to try the local beer! Only on the first sea day, Day 2, Chops will be open for lunch 12:00 Noon - 2 pm. Join Haiyan & myself, and lets have lunch together, you maybe even learn some Chinese. We will be encouraging couples to walk around this small intimate dining room and work the crowd. This is a great way to meet a lot of interesting couples, so bring your cards, you’ll will be glad you did. Note, we only have room for 70 couples so be sure to make a reservation as soon as you get on the ship or come early. Remember you cannot wear street clothes into the play areas, so be sure to get your Couples Cruise robes in the gift shops or on the pool deck. Plus, they will be great to wear around your hot tub at home. Were you aware that you can now be legally married at sea by the Captain? Yes, starting this January this is now a reality. You can even renew your vows. What a way to celebrate in front of all your friends on a Couples Cruise. My partner Bob and I have both been amazed on our first 5 charters, how many new couples to both cruising and our Couples Cruises. It is nice to see on this charter that we have more than 60% of the ship as repeaters with our brand. Great to have you back. Please check out all the Meet & Greets in the back of this program and see what particular interests you have in the lifestyle and then meet a number of like minded couples at these short Meet & Greets. Finally, please drop by the Couples Cruise desk on Deck 5 and learn about our new Loyalty Program designed just for you on our upcoming Brilliance Charter next January 2014. We want to reward our repeat clients as we greatly value your support. Happy Cruising - - Wayne & Haiyan Some of our highlighted excursions are listed in this program (starting on page 16), but there are lots more located at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 4. For the first timers (Newbies), we have dedicated a special seminar for you on the first day and several daily Meet & Greets, just for you. This seminar will help you learn all about our beautiful ship. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other new couples through speed dating classes that will help you meet other couples. Don’t forget to check out the Speed Dating as well, held throughout the cruise. Our goal is to make your cruise so successful that you will want to come back for more. Wayne & Haiyan 9 Getting to know the Brilliance of the Seas This is a beautiful cruise ship, with many great places to see and enjoy, but it takes a couple of days to get acclimated, unless you have an easy guide to the best places onboard. Look over the following descriptions of some of the great places onboard that make up the Brilliance of the Seas, deck by deck. Deck 4 Deck 4 is one of the main hubs of the ship and most of that activity revolves around the seven story Centrum which is where you will find Guest Relations, Shore Excursions, the Centrum Bar & the Main Dining Room. TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum For this cruise, the Centrum will be renamed TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum, sponsored by TheSwingerCruise.com. One of the most popular bars is located right on the Centrum and there will be Newbie Meet & Greets, live music, art auctions and much more going on in this area of the ship. open every day to help you book future cruises and answer any of your questions. Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes This is one of our hidden gems. A quiet place to sit and read or check your email and best of all: Free cookies and treats! You might see Minx getting a triple soy venti something or another with an extra shot at the coffee bar. Something many people don’t know about is that this coffee bar also is a full service bar. When the Centrum Bar is packed, you can always walk up and grab a quick drink without waiting (maybe not anymore now that I am letting the secret out!). This is a great meeting spot before dinner and a great place to hear live music every day and night. We will have classical piano and strings playing during most days, a great Jazz and Blues duo straight from New Orleans headed up by the great Luther Kent and a fun party band that will get you dancing until late in the Castaways Travel is hosting Cafe Latte-tudes throughout the cruise. Stop by and say hi to them! Shops & Photos There are lots of great shops on deck 5 including my favorite: the Watch Shop. There is always a big sale on watches and anything under $1,600 is tax free. The liquor store has great prices. Note: If you buy liquor onboard, you won’t get it until you leave the ship. night. You will also find our signature 70’s Disco Party and “The Quest”, a game show you do not want to miss! Deck 5 There is a lot to see and do on deck 5. The Couples Cruise help desk is located just off the Centrum and is 10 If you really want to impress your wife or your girlfriend, check out the jewelry section. Nothing guarantees a good night in the playroom like a gift from the ship’s shops! They really do have good prices, especially because they are tax and duty free. Just past the shops is where the Photo Department is located. Your pictures will be on display every night for you to choose, or just get them all on the all inclusive CD package (a great value for those that want to get lots of pictures for one price). Getting to know the Brilliance of the Seas The Dungeon (continued from deck 5) The Dungeon is a little tricky to find. It is located on the side of the Photo area, in the Conference Center. There will be classes during the day on sea days and open play every night. This is what the Conference Center normally looks like: Deck 6 Deck 6 is our favorite deck. This is where the Schooner Bar, the Casino, the Playrooms and the Specialty Dining Restaurants (Chops & Portofino’s) are all located. Right Connections Schooner Bar This is one of Tess’ and my favorite places to hang out, especially right after dinner and before we head to the nightclub. Right Connections Travel will be hosting the Schooner Bar throughout the cruise, which will feature some of the best piano players in the country, flown in just for our Couples Cruise. They will be playing their “adult version” throughout the week. But every evening couples come in to watch different scenes and there is additional equipment that you can use to explore your own personal boundaries. We think the Conference Center looks much better like this: This is also where the Specialty Dining Restaurants are located. You can stop by to make dinner reservations or just call 3340 for Chops and 3341 for Portofino’s to get more details. You can also pop into Chops for lunch, without a reservation, on sea days for just $15. The Couples Cruise Playroom Normally, the The Colony Club is used for Bingo, some game shows and at night, they have live bands and dancing. This week, however, we are transforming this venue into something special. This is how the The Colony Club looks on most cruises: Yes, now that is much better. Whether you are really into BDSM or just curious, our Dungeon was specifically designed for newcomers and people just checking out the scene. We keep it fairly soft and sensual, but later in the night, it can get more intense. 11 12 Getting to know the Brilliance of the Seas Deck 6 (continued) On this cruise, it is our Couples Cruise Playroom, a place where you can sit back and take it all in or jump right in and participate. We take pride in producing the most sensuous and inviting playrooms anywhere. No one else creates this kind of atmosphere for couples. Here is what the The Colony Club will look like this cruise: It’s quite a transformation. You can see for yourself on the first day, we will have a “Sneak Preview Tour” from 9 pm till 10 pm and then we will open it up for everyone to enjoy. Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar The Scoreboard Sports Bar was my personal favorite bar on board when we recently sailed for our site inspection Normally it is a venue that gets very little use. Tom’s Trips will be transforming this bar into Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar with nightly entertainment so there will be a lively crowd here every night. My favorite entertainer, Mark Maze, will be hosting a Karaoke & Variety Show each night, throwing in a little magic, comedy and good times. This is a great place to hang out after dinner and before the late night parties really get going. Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar The Casino Of course, the Casino is the place where you can try your luck at Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps and of course, the slut machines, I mean, slot machines. But there is another important area, located inside the Casino that you need to know about: the Casino Bar. This is a great place for a couple of reasons: 1. There is a great energy because of the Casino location. 2. There are nightly tournaments with BIG prizes! 3. This is another bar that is usually a great place to get drinks quickly. The Champagne Bar is always popular, not only because people love champagne, but this is the best bar to get Martinis too. Be a gentleman and buy your lady a nice martini. Guys, trust me, you’ll be glad you did. We also love this area because you can hear the band below, you can see who is coming and going into the Schooner Bar (and the Playrooms), and you are right next to the casino. It’s one of the best places on the ship to relax, have a nice drink and people watch. After all, I am a voyeur... See you at the Champagne Bar! 13 Getting to know the Brilliance of the Seas Deck 11 A Couples Cruise would not be a Couples Cruise if not for one important place. The Pool Decks! Deck 12 Deck 12 is where our sun worshippers hang out. It’s easier to get a deck chair and it is quieter than right next to the main pool. The Main Pool The pool is the heart and soul of our cruise. Whether you want to wear a sexy bikini, go topless or get butt naked, you have that freedom on a Couples Cruise. We will have daytime pool parties, a nighttime Dancing Under the Stars party, contests, DJ’s, line dancing and plenty of friendships being forged around the main pool. Solarium The Solarium is the “Adults Only” sanctuary on a normal cruise. Of course, all Couples Cruises are Adults Only, so there is no need for a special place for adults, so we use this space as a quiet sanctuary. Seaview Cafe Another little secret is the Seaview Cafe on Deck 12. There is food all over the ship, but from 10 pm to midnight most of the restaurants are closed except for the Seaview Cafe. They have sandwiches (try the Cuban), chicken wings and fingers, hamburgers and other exceptionally healthy snack foods. The Windjammer Cafe will reopen at midnight until 4 am, for those looking for a late night food fix. Deck 13 This is party central. Whether you are looking to dance to the latest hits or show your Latin dance moves, this is where all of the late night parties are going to be held and this is where some of the larger Meet & Greets will be. Lifestyle Lounge Hollywood Odyssey This will be our Latin nightclub for the cruise. We have a great Latin band playing live music nightly until the wee hours of the morning. This is also the only place to buy and smoke cigars onboard. There is a great assortment of cognacs and other spirits available as well. This is a truly beautiful area and is the best Solarium of any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. This is where we go to soak in the hot tub; in fact, I am writing this on our site inspection and I think I’m gonna take a break and go soak in the hot tub right now..... Ah, that was nice ... O.K., now back to work. 14 Deck 13 (continued) Topless Travel Viking Crown Lounge/StarQuest The hottest room on the ship will be the late night parties in the disco. Topless Travel sold more cabins than any travel agent on board, so what better place for them to sponsor than the ship’s nightclub. We have scheduled Couples Speed Dating on both of the sea days in this venue at 10 am and at noon. This is a great way to quickly meet a lot of couples to see if you think you will be compatible. Each night you can dance the night away to some of your favorite music. We will switch the DJ each night at12:30 am for 2 fun dance parties . Now that you know the ship better, go change into something sexy and let’s get the party started... 15 Couples Cruise Excursions We are only going to highlight a couple of excursions from each port that our staff personally picked, but there are many more excursions in each port. You can either stop by the Excursion Desk on Deck 4 or sign up right on your TV in your cabin. Williamstad, Curacao Campo Alegre: Note: This is not an excursion Campo Alegre is an adult resort in many ways. There is a strip club with male and female exotic dancers that will make your strip clubs back home look tame. There is a restaurant, cigar bar, sexy clothes shop, a couple of bars and the ladies can go topless! The attraction here is not the facility (average at best) or being able to run around topless (although that is nice), it is that this is a legal Dutch Brothel (yep, that’s right) and there is a lot to buy here besides drinks, food and clothing. Note: Royal Caribbean decided not to offer this as an excursion, because of the “adult nature of the resort. If you want to go, you’ll just have to grab a taxi and go on your own, we are only listing it here for informational purposes and are not offering this as a Couples Cruise tour. We get into the Georgetown early in the morning, you should get up early and get out there to experience as much as you can. We have arranged a number of great opportunities which include: Fun Beach Express, Sightseeing & Snorkel - CU55: Travel to the west side of Curacao on a one-of-a-kind, hand painted Tropical Bus. The Beach Express takes you to the “other side” of the island where nature reigns and beaches are unspoiled. After a fun and relaxing ride, enjoy swimming in the beautiful Caribbean waters, snorkeling or just relaxing. Sea and See Island Tour - CU22: The See & Sea combines the underwater world, without getting wet aboard of the Seaworld Explorer, with a City Highlights to give you the best of Curacao on land and sea. Cross over the Queen Juliana bridge and savor a taste of the Blue Curacao at Chobolobo. Choose to stay in town at the end of the tour or return back to your ship. Guests will have to be able to navigate 9 steps into and out of the Semi-Submarine. Snorkeling Cruise and Curacao Sites (Curacao Snorkel Cruise & Sightseeing) - CU41: You depart from the pier to Jan Sofat to board the snorkel vessel. Sail through the Spanish Waters to Caracas Bay, one of the best snorkeling sites of Curacao, The Sunken Tugboat. As the boat dances on the waves at the sunken tugboat site, you can swim and snorkel or, simply relax on the boat. You will no doubt appreciate the abundant marine life in this area along with multi-colored corals encrusted in the sunken tugboat. Enjoy a rum or fruit punch as you make your scenic return. 16 Oranjestad, Aruba Aruba's Best Sites by Land and Sea - AR66: This sea and land tour is the perfect combination to experience the best sites of the island. It starts at the calm Caribbean sea and then onto the road for a smooth ride through Aruba's west coast. Learn about Aruba's history, their participation in WWII, their famous shipwrecks, their culture and much more. Visits will be made to the Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, Casibari rock formation and the famous hotel district. Half Day Land Rover Adventure - AR59: Enjoy Aruba's countryside on an adventurous Land Rover off road tour. Your tour includes several stops as you traverse the Aruba countryside. The tour ends with a refreshing swim at Arashi Beach. Max 8 persons per Land Rover. Driver is provided for each Land Rover. De Palm Island Snorkel, Beach and Aqua Park with Lunch AR73: Visit De Palm Island, Aruba's premier snorkeling site. After a 20-minute ride and 5-minute ferry ride, you'll be given an orientation of the facilities. After collecting snorkel gear and receiving instructions, enjoy the pristine waters, coral formations, and colorful fish or just sunbathe. Mi Dushi Sail and Snorkel - AR6: Welcome aboard Aruba's Great Escape where romance, barefoot elegance and adventure await. "Mi Dushi", built in 1925, will sail you into the past when the sea beckoned the restless and men hoisted the sails. Join her Captain and crew for a day of sailing, snorkeling (3 stops) and rope swinging. Enjoy a great island lunch and complimentary drinks after snorkeling and then relax, unwind and daydream during the sail home. Basseterre, St. Kitts Island History & Rum Tasting - KT92: See the historical town of Basseterre as you take a trip down an educational road of where rum came from in the Caribbean and how it has impacted the lives of Caribbean people. Stroll around the garden of a 300 year old restored Great house and taste flavors of award winning rum. * Bob’s Pick! Island Adventure 4x4 Safari - KT62: Imagine being on board a 4 x 4 British Army Troop Truck in the Caribbean, being taken on an Island Adventure across the crest of a panoramic Peninsula mountain range. Imagine stopping at strategic lookouts for breath taking views of the turbulent Atlantic Ocean and the sleepy Caribbean Sea – All at the same time! Make sure to bring bathing suit as you will have an opportunity to enjoy the Caribbean Sea. Mount Liamuiga Volcano Hike - KT63: Climbing to the top of a tropical dormant volcano appeals to those with a sense of adventure and who are very fit. You will hike some 3000 feet above sea level, past towering forest trees, swinging vines and enjoy the panoramic views of several neighboring islands on a clear day. * Minx’s Pick! Philipsburg, St. Maarten Couples Cruise Excursions Marigot Sailing and Shopping - SM32: This tour combines sailing on a beautiful catamaran with time to explore and shop in the delightful French capital of Marigot. Sail on a catamaran (approx. 1 hr). Ride in comfort through the island's beautiful countryside. Shop and explore in the French capital of Marigot (approx. 2 hrs). * Tess’ Pick! America's Cup Sailing Regatta - SM56: This is your chance to become a crew member of a racing yacht where previous sailing experience is not necessary. Race aboard an authentic America's Cup racing yacht. Expert crew will show you what to do in your crew member's position where you can grind a winch, trim a sail, punch a stop watch, or just sit back and relax. At the end, enjoy the victory rum punch party. Afternoon Beach Break - SM58: This tour is perfect for guests who have other plans for the morning but want to spend the afternoon at the Orient Bay, the island's premier beach destination. The warm sun, cool shade, white sand, and gently rolling surf are waiting. Spend your morning as you wish and the afternoon at the beach at Orient Bay. Your reserved beach lounge and complimentary drink are waiting.* Wayne’s Pick! Loterie Farm Treetop Adventure Tour - SM88: From high in the trees, you will have a unique perspective as you navigate your way over suspended bridges and across exciting zip lines. Traverse a sequence of zip lines, rope swings and suspended bridges through the forest of this historic plantation. Sea and See Tour - SM94: This tour combines the best St. Maarten has to offer; on land and beneath the ocean's surface with a focus on the cosmopolitan French St. Maarten, considered by many to be the most picturesque region of this two-nation island. Board a semi-submarine for a 45 minute narrated tour of the underwater world. The vessel does not submerge; instead, you descend into the hull of the boat and sit in air-conditioned comfort five feet below the surface of the water, exploring sea life through the clear glass windows. Explore and/or shop in the lovely French capital of Marigot where you will have time to explore the sidewalk cafes, open-air market and duty free See you on one of our Exciting Excursions: These are just a few of the over 200 excursions available for you. If you have a group of friends that are traveling together, the excursions are a great way for you to have a fun group experience. If you don’t know anyone on board, this is a great way to meet other couples. Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice Couples Cruise Tips, Hints & Info If you don’t do anything else, take a couple of minutes and read the next couple of pages to learn more about what is in store for you on this Couples Cruise. This isn’t your “normal” cruise, so if you’ve cruised before, you need to know about our special rules and events. If you haven’t cruised before, then it is even more important to read. The Onboard Waste System One of the most important things that you have to understand is that the bathrooms are very sensitive to what is put into the toilets. This is a vacuum system, kinda like on an airplane, and it gets clogged very easily. The ONLY things that can be put into the toilets are the ship’s toilet paper and human waste. Do not flush any condoms, wet wipes, tampons or other feminine items or it will clog your toilet. Not only will it clog your toilet, but it will clog everyone downstream from you as well. The ship’s toilet paper is very thin, it is a special material that completely dissolves in water and is made especially for vacuum systems like this. We had a couple of bad clogs on our last Couples Cruise and it was mainly because of baby (wet) wipes. These wipes do not break down (yes, even the flushable ones) and will clog the system. We are putting waste baskets in every bathroom with a plastic bag that will be emptied out a couple of times a day, so you won’t have to flush any of the prohibited items. Please use them! Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s move on to more pleasant topics. Help Desk If you want to book a future Couples Cruise or you have a question, just stop by our Couples Cruise Help Desk located on Deck 5 next to the Centrum elevators. If you have a question that pertains to the ship, go to Guest Services on Deck 4, our Help Desk is just for Couples Cruise questions. 18 Nudity Our #1 question we get at our Help Desk is “Where can we get naked?” The answer is; anywhere that is outside pool and sun decks, with the exception of the sports area on deck 13. See the full list on page 3. Our #2 question is always “When can we get naked?” The easy answer is that we will let you know. When we are in port, we will be visible to many condos and hotels, so we have to wait until the Captain makes an announcement letting us all know that it is clear to “get comfortable”. Usually, this happens right after we leave port, but we might have to wait until we get out further in the bay. While I know how much fun it must be to get naked and moon the nice USCG personnel and boats sailing nearby, this could really come back to be a serious problem, not only for us, but Royal Caribbean and you personally. Recently, on another charter (not ours), a couple was on their balcony while in port and thought it would be a good idea to get naked and have sex. Apparently, some locals not only saw it, but took pictures and turned it into the local authorities. They were able to figure out which cabin it was and the couple was taken off the ship and arrested. Now I don’t know about you, but there are plenty of places to have fun and party on a Couples Cruise that are a heck of a lot better than ending up in a foreign country’s jail. Playrooms Speaking of great places to party, our Couples Cruise Playroom will be open every night and during our sea days too! If you want to get a sneak peak at our playrooms on the first night, go to the The Colony Club, on deck 6 aft, at 9 pm for a free tour. This is a great way to see the rooms before they have anyone playing inside. If you were a little nervous about going in, this is the perfect time to see what the playrooms are all about. We also have a dungeon on deck 5 (forward) that will be open for tours from 9 pm till 10 pm on the first day. Then it will open at 10 pm every night for playtime fun. There will also be free seminars on each sea day. Check your Compass to get the times and the list of seminars being offered. You’re on Vacation: Act like it! You are never going to see these people again (well, maybe some of them), so let your hair down and have some fun. If you wait until the last day to get crazy, you’ll look back on this cruise and think of all the fun you could have had. So, pretend that Day 1 is Day 7 and you only have a few more hours on board: then rip your clothes off, do a naked belly flop into the pool, talk to a hot couple you normally would be too shy to talk to, do things in the playroom you’ve never done before and then get up tomorrow and do it all again! Life is short... Play hard! Proper Etiquette Now that you are ready to go wild, I must remind you about proper etiquette. Of course, we have already e-mailed you our rules, made you sign them before coming on board and we have a copy printed on page 2 of this program, so I won’t go over them again here, I’ll just say that you had better read them and be responsible for your behavior (and your partner’s behavior). Couples Cruise 2013 There’s a Time and a Place for Everything We’ve already addressed the “where and the when” you can be nude on board the ship, but I also want to address where and when sexual activity is appropriate. The easy answer is “never in public, only in private”. Sexual activity is only allowed in your stateroom or in the Couples Cruise Playroom (The Colony Club) located on the 6th Deck, or in the dungeon located in the Conference Center on Deck 5. We believe strongly that there is a time and place for having fun and there is a time and place for sexual activity. Even though you might be an exhibitionist, that doesn’t mean that other people want to see you having sex in the jacuzzi. O.K., I’m not even going there... Another important thing I must point out: there are over 2,000 people on board to flirt with, get to know and have fun with, so get to know them and leave the cruise ship staff alone. I know there are certain people out there that like the challenge of corrupting “vanillas” and having fun with someone they are not supposed to, but they are strictly off limits. We really mean it and we have had to put people off the ship before for breaking this rule. Continue on Page 20 we have the Sexiest Playrooms at Sea! 19 Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice Continue from Page 19 I understand that most of the ship’s staff is hot, I get it. But they will also get fired if they get caught having fun with you. Do you really want to go home knowing that someone lost their job because you thought it would be fun to try to hook up with one of the ship’s staff? There are plenty of fish in the sea, please leave the ship’s staff alone. O.K., now back to the fun stuff. Photo CD Deal One great part of our cruises are the professional photos that you can take home. Every night, there will be booths set up with different backgrounds where people can get their pictures taken while they are dressed up for dinner or in their sexy theme night outfits/costumes. You can get your pictures printed or even burned to a CD. One of the best deals on board is the special Photo CD package that will give you a copy of every photo you’ve had taken onboard for $299. At first, that sounds like a lot, but think how much it would cost to go to a professional photographer back home. Better yet, think about what it would cost to show up at that same photographer’s studio, every night, for 7 nights. Then, factor in that you can get pictures taken in every port, at dinner, at the theme parties and at any (or all) of the photo booths and you still pay only one price. Of course, you need to make the decision on the 1st day to make sure you take full advantage of this opportunity and you get the most photos for your money. Best yet, this is a great chance to get plenty of recent pictures for AlreadyBooked.com, FaceBook or social websites. Important Photo Rules The most important single rule you need to know about taking pictures: Don’t take pictures of people without their permission. Ever. Period. Some cruises, resorts & conventions have strict “No Camera” rules and we always see cameras at them. Eventually, someone gets pissed and we’ve seen fights break out and cameras wrestled over and security getting involved. Needless to say, “No Camera” rules never work. So, we are instituting a rule that allows people to use cameras, but only to take photos of themselves, not general pictures of the cruise itself. If you see anyone taking 20 pics of you, please let us know ASAP and we will have the picture(s) deleted. Anyone repeatedly breaking this rule will have their camera confiscated until the end of the cruise. If you want to take a picture of you and your friends having a great time on the Couples Cruise, then back up against the bar, the DJ booth, the side of the ship or a wall, but make sure you aren’t including other guests in the background. Camera Wristbands We do have a professional photographer on board (his name is Steve) to take pictures of the cruise, but only of those people that sign a model release. If you don’t mind being on our website and marketing materials (flyers, hand outs, banners, etc.), then fill out one of our model releases and you will get a bright yellow wristband. The great thing about using wristbands is that you can wear them when you are ready for photos and take them off when you don’t feel like being photographed. We will take some super slow shutter speed photos at the parties to show the size and vibe of the party while allowing the motion of the dancing to be captured. Don’t worry, if you see Steve taking a photo of the pool deck or one of the theme parties, we will not use any of the pictures where anyone is recognizable. If you have a model release wristband, look for Steve at our parties and make sure you get your picture taken. It will help us reach more people like us that don’t know what a Couples Cruise looks like and they need these types of pictures to help them decide to join us on a future cruise. We are looking for a couple of fun couples who will sign up for a private photo shoot that really represents our brand. So, if you are not camera shy and would like to be on our next Couples Cruise cover, please call cabin 3640 and talk to Steve for more info. If he isn’t in when you call, just leave a message with your names and stateroom so he can get in touch with you. Dining Room Etiquette You can’t be naked in the Dining Room areas. On most “Nude Cruises” the nudists all know about the unwritten rule about sitting on a towel. If you decide to come to the dining room in a short skirt, with no underwear, please sit on a towel. Note: Our staff will have towels available at the entrance to all of the dining venues, so you won’t have to bring one with you. Continue on Page 23 Scott Record Couples Cruise Entertainers Scott performed for us on the Freedom of the Seas to a standing ovation. One of the best impressionists in the business, he is a true top talent that has to be seen (I mean heard) to be believed. After a great day in St. Kitts, stop in for Scott’s show and be amazed! Discovered by Rodney Dangerfield, he opened up for him on the road and also worked with Ann Margaret, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Cher, Huey Lewis and many more. Duo Free Action This stunning couple mixes beautiful dance with breathtaking acrobatic skills and innovative choreography. Their show includes balance, high flying aerial work and seductive synergy that will be featured in our Farewell Show. Sergey and Valentyna, from the Ukraine will entertain all those Cirque.du Soleil fans. Luther Kent Each night in TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum, Luther Kent and Bruce Elsensohn will delight you with a duo that is one of our favorites of all time. Luther is in the Blues Hall of fame and sings classic hits, standards and jazz. If you like to dance close, then stop by each evening for a sexy but powerful voice that will have you coming back for more. Mark Maze Mark Maze offers a captivating combination of visual comedy and quick wit in every performance. Whether he is performing his comedy sleight of hand, hypnosis, game shows, karaoke, or MC; one thing is certain, it is going to be funny. In every performance, members of the audience are invited to join Mark on stage. This always results in some very funny and unscripted comedy. The audience is the star of the show. After nearly 25 years, Mark has established himself as a world-class entertainer with an electrifying personality. His extraordinary showmanship always leaves audiences with a memorable entertainment experience. Mark will be hosting the hilarious Dong Show, and he will be hosting many popular Karaoke and Variety shows in the Scoreboard Sports Bar (Deck 6) sponsored by Tom’s Trips. Piano Players We were at Howl at the Moon one night and we thought “Man, these guys would be great on a Couples Cruise”. So we hired them. This cruise, we have a couple of great new guys that are going to entertain you. Our Adult Piano Shows have been the hit on our Couples Cruises, ever since. If you like dueling piano bars, fun adult humor and a rocking good time, stop by the Right Connections Schooner Bar and check out the guys from Howl at the Moon’s from all over the country. These guys really know how to put on a great show. It will be open till the wee hours. Dan Grueter Appearances on the Late Late Show (CBS) Friday Night (NBC) numerous cable shows such as FunnyMoney (Gameshow Network) Comicview (BET) and the syndicated morning radio program The Bob and Tom Show have made Dan one of the most popular comedians touring today, we just loved his audition tape and knew that we had to have this guy onboard our Couples Cruise.. Angelo Tsarouchas Angelo is an internationally known stand-up comic with television specials in Canada, USA, and The UK. He has toured extensively throughout the world, making him one of the most requested comics year round. Angelos' diverse talent has also landed him on the big screen with appearances in The Score, John Q, The Recruit, The Prince and Me, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Cinderella Man, and most recently in his first starring role in the award winning film Fred and Vinnie, where he plays the world's fattest vegetarian and agoraphobe. . JC Clark JC has been doing stand up for years and has written for big acts like Larry the Cable Guy. He has created a special show for lifestyle couples that takes a lighter look at the lifestyle. A regular at Caliente Resort, he has been keenly people watching which always turns into new material every show. He will let you know if you “Might be a Swinger” as well as point out the differences “Before you were in the lifestyle” and “After the lifestyle”. This is one comedy show that is written just for lifestyle couples and will be in the Pacifica theater on Day 5 at 11 pm. This is another “Must See” Show! 21 Scenes from past Couples Cruises Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice Continued from page 20 Couples Cruise Playroom (The Colony Club Deck 6) Normally, this lounge is used for ballroom dancing, Bingo and oldies music, but this cruise the The Colony Club will be transformed into a beautiful, private Couples Cruise Playroom for you to explore and expand your own sexuality. We will have music inside, but we are changing over the playlist to Tantra music with an eastern, rhythmic flair. This will be music to your ears once the people chime in with their own sounds of pleasure. But you’ll just have to hear it to believe it. Special Tip #1: There are no street clothes allowed inside the Couples Cruise Playroom. In order to enter, you must be wearing lingerie, a robe, a towel or something that is clearly not street clothes. We’ve found that people standing around fully dressed, do not set the proper mood. Couples that are already dressed down are more apt to join in and have fun. Special Tip #2: Go to the Ship’s Store to get your one of a kind Couples Cruise robe. They are great for wearing in the Windjammer Cafe so you don’t have to get dressed. The robes are the perfect accessory for those heading to the Playroom. Chocolate Room On board a Couples Cruise, we have many different fetishes and sexual variety. Inside our Couples Cruise Playroom is a special room called the “Chocolate Room”. This is a room specifically for those into interracial encounters. Dungeon We also have a dungeon located on deck 5, in the Conference Center near the Photo Center. Even if BDSM is not your thing, stop in and check it out, you may be surprised and like what you see. Steam Room On a Couples Cruise, the Saunas and Steam Rooms by the Spa are co-ed. What does that mean? Instead of having separate Men’s and a Women’s showers and locker rooms at the Spa, we have gotten permission to make them co-ed for the cruise from 10 am until 10 pm. As already mentioned in the rules earlier, this is not a place where sexual activity is allowed, but it can be a great place to indulge in some extra special Spa treatments with your partners or even another couple. Spa Styling After your exfoliation and Sauna treatment, why not make an appointment to get your hair styled for the night’s sexy theme party. From nails to massages to a men’s haircut, the ship’s Spa can pamper you and make you feel extra special. Treat your partner to a treatment and they will thank you later... Take a Gamble The Casino is a great place to have fun, make a bet and maybe even hit the jackpot! There are 84 brand new slot machines that are just like going into the newest casino on the Vegas strip. We are going to have several Slot, Blackjack and Poker Tournaments with some great prizes, so if you are a “player” make sure to stop by and sign up for a Tournament. Not only does the casino have all of the popular card games and tables, but they are putting a Blackjack and a Poker table on the pool deck for us. I’m trying to figure out how we can play strip poker when everyone is already naked! Special Salad If you want a really nice lunch, try the main dining room on our sea days. They always have a very nice salad bar with lots of different types of greens, a wide variety of veggies, cheeses, shrimp, chicken, prosciutto, and a good variety of salad dressings. There is a full lunch menu, in addition to the salad bar, but Tess and I usually make the salad our meal because there are so many good choices. Steak Lunch If you REALLY want a great lunch, try Chops for a change. You can eat like a king for just $15. This is a nice treat on the sea days only. Ice Cream Float Steve’s Tip of the Day: If you have a soda card, bring your cup over to the soft serve ice cream machine, then have it topped off with soda and you’ll have a great ice cream float. Perfect for a day sitting in the sun by the pool. Tip#2: Share with a new (or nude) friend! Well, that’s it for our Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice. Now it is up to you, go have the Cruise of your Lifetime! 23 Couples Cruise Article Being Outed on a “Lifestyle” Vacation A common subject comes up when we talk to people booking our cruise: “We can’t have any of our family/work/friends know that we are on this cruise.” It was the same thing when we were putting trips together for Hedo or Desire. People would go as far as to walk next door to Sandals to take a picture of themselves by their sign so they would have photos to show at home or post on FaceBook. I even met a couple on a “vanilla” cruise once that said they had been to Jamaica over 20 times and when I asked them which resort they usually stayed at, he said Breezes and she said Beaches at almost the same time. Later on I asked them “I can’t remember, how many times have you guys been to Hedo?” and their faces turned to complete shock. “How did you know?” they asked. Well, I explained that anyone that has been to Jamaica over 20 years and couldn’t remember the name of the resort that they stayed at was covering up. Plus, they looked the part. It was easy for me to spot these Hedo regulars, but what about your family? What do you tell them when you go on a “lifestyle vacation”. Most of you simply give another resort name or another cruise ship, but what if that doesn’t work? Recently, a couple on one of our charters told their family that they would be on another cruise line, cleverly, they did their research and picked a ship that was going to the exact same ports as we were (very clever). That way, their pictures would line up with the itinerary they had and they could walk over to the other ship and take pictures of themselves in front of the other ship to post on FaceBook. Good planning, and it almost worked. Right up until someone in their family called the cruise line to buy a surprise bottle of champagne for their siblings. Whoops! Guess what happened? Yep, their family found out that they were on a Couples Cruise and when confronted, they panicked. Couples Only, Adults Only (no kids!), Clothing Optional Cruise. That is a lot easier to explain than saying that you were on a “Swingers Cruise.” If you are caught off guard, you will freeze or over react or blush or something that will give you away and show them that you are embarrassed. Therefore, you might as well be guilty as charged. However, if you plan for this and if it ever does come up you can simply say : “Yep, we went on one of those Couples Cruises, some friends recommended it because there were no kids onboard and it was really a lot of fun. We were worried that it was going to be really crazy, but it was actually a lot more tame than we thought. It was like a Fantasy Fest at sea.” Now, what is there to be embarrassed about an answer like that? How can they use that against you in any way without looking like a stick in the mud? But what if they say “We heard it was a “Swingers Cruise”! Just tell the truth (it will set you free). Tell them that you heard that there were swingers on board, but no one approached you. You also knew that there was a playroom somewhere but you didn’t go (O.K., maybe that isn’t the truth) but that they had strict rules of no sexual activity of any kind in public. Most people would have no problem saying that they went to Mardi Gras or Fantasy Fest, so why is it so controversial to say that you were on a Couples Cruise? Even if you booked with a company that specializes in “Swinger Travel” like TheSwingerCruise.com, SwingLifestyle or SwingersCruise.com, you can always point them to the Couples Cruise site (www.CouplesCruise.com) and they will see a fairly generic site without any nudity and clearly states that this is not a “swingers cruise”. When all else fails... Use the Shaggy defense “It wasn’t me” Our advise it to have a plan ready in case someone finds out. Our suggestion is to tell the truth. I know what you are thinking: “We can NEVER tell our family/friends/co-workers that we are on a Couples Cruise!” But why not? If you still can’t swallow the fact that someone close to you would know that you were on one of our cruises, then simply use the Shaggy defense: “It wasn’t me”. Even if they say they saw a picture of you on the ship: “It wasn’t me”, If they found an email somehow with your confirmation letter for the cruise: “It wasn’t me”. Couples Cruises can be many things, but at our core, we are a If you are prepared, have a good story and you stick with it, you will have nothing to worry about. You need a plan Even though some of our travel agents sell our cruises as a “Swinger Cruise”, that’s really not who we are. We do have swingers on board, and nudists, and Republicans, Democrats, Protestants, Boy Scout Leaders, Military, Firemen, Teachers, Doctors and Nurses and on and on. 24 Deny, deny, deny and eventually, they will forget about it and move on. Trust me, the world will not end if someone finds out you were on a cruise with no kids that had a topless pool and you think some people did naughty things behind closed doors (but heaven’s not you). Upcoming Couples Cruises Freedom of the Seas November 10th - 17th, 2013 Brilliance of the Seas Jan 29th - Feb 1st, 2014 Celebrity Century May 3rd - 10th, 2014 Couples Cruise Articles New: Couples Cruise Loyalty Program Get up to a $600 On Board Credit! We want to Reward our Loyal Customers Wayne and I were sitting around the other day discussing how long we’ve been putting cruises together. Wayne put together his first group back in 2004, an Alaskan Cruise with 65 couples. Castaways Travel set up a cruise, that same year, out of New Orleans to coincide with our Naughty in N’awlins convention, which we helped promote and we went on as a host couple. Fast forward almost 10 years and Wayne and I have come together to produce 12 cruises, with over 4,600 couples. In the next couple of years, Couples Cruise has 3 charters already scheduled and over 7,500 couples (that’s 15,000 people!) on board. As we thought about where we came from and where we are going, we both agreed that we couldn’t appreciate our customers more. That is when we came up with the idea of showing our appreciation by giving a little back to our best customers. After a little thought (and a couple of beers) we decided to mark our 10th year with a special Customer Appreciation Reward Program. 26 We have been members of Southwest Airlines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Intercontinental Hotels and Avis Car Rental’s loyalty program, to name a few. I get perks when I book my travel through them and occasionally, we get discounts, rewards and benefits. It’s time Couples Cruise recognizes their loyal customers and offer our own rewards. In 2014, we are having our 10th Anniversary when we sail on the Brilliance of the Seas. To mark this anniversary, we will have a special reward for our past customers. Depending on how many Couples Cruises you have been on, we will put an onboard credit on your Sea Pass Account. The bigger the cabin, the bigger the credit. You could earn anywhere from $50 to $600! You can use your onboard credit for a spa treatment, dinner at a specialty restaurant or shopping in the Shops Onboard. You can use it to book excursions or go to the Casino Royale. The On Board Credits can help pay for your bar tab and the best part, if you don’t spend it on board, you will get it as cash at the end of the cruise. This is our way of saying “Thank You” to our loyal customers. A Very Special Deal Here’s the breakdown for our Reward Program on the January 2014 sailing on the Brilliance of the Seas.: $600 to Spend on Board when you book a Suite with three prior Couples Cruises $300 to Spend on Board when you book a Suite with two prior Couples Cruises $150 to Spend on Board when you book a Suite with one prior Couples Cruises Couples Cruise 2013 Other Special Rewards Free Robes! We have several couples that have been on all five of our charters. Those couples are going to get a free Couples Cruise Robe on this cruise. If you have been on all of our cruises and you didn’t get your robes, please let us know in the Couples Cruise Help Desk (located on deck 5, near the Centrum elevators). $300 to Spend on Board when you book a Balcony Cabin with three prior Couples Cruises $200 to Spend on Board when you book a Balcony Cabin with two prior Couples Cruises $100 to Spend on Board when you book a Balcony Cabin with one prior Couples Cruises $200 to Spend on Board when you book an Inside or Oceanview with three prior Couples Cruises $100 to Spend on Board when you book an Inside or Oceanview Cabin with two prior Couples Cruises $50 to Spend on Board when you book an Inside or Oceanview Cabin with one prior Couples Cruises Fine Print: This offer is only good for new bookings on the Brilliance of the Seas Charter, January, 2014. Not valid for any transferred registrations from another Couples Cruise. There are no credits if you cancel the Brilliance Cruise and the credits do not transfer to another cruise. Credits for future cruises count, as long as they take place between now and Jan 2014. the Brilliance of the Seas The Brilliance of the Seas is going through a major upgrade in 2013, so we will be getting a ship that will feel brand new, with many exciting upgrades and additions. Suites Priorities Past customers can be put on a list to get access to our best suites, even before they become public. Just tell your Travel Agent that you want to be part of our Advanced Suite Program and you will be put onto our list. The more suites you book, the higher up our priority list you will move and the better suites will become available to you. We will have many more great reward programs coming up in the next year including more SWAG, like our stylish Couples Cruise bags that everyone gets for free. Keep checking www.CouplesCruise.com for the latest information. 27 We are pleased to have Den Temin on board Couples Cruise We are pleased to have Den Temin on board to teach seminars well as being on call for couples that might need some help navigating their way through different lifestyles. She mentors or coaches individuals to help them explore their sexual paths and will be on call in case you need to talk to a certified sexologist on board. Just stop by the Couples Cruise Help Desk on Deck 5 to schedule an appointment. Den is a board certified sexologist by the American College of Sexologists, a gender specialist with a Master of Arts degree in Gender and Peace Building that she received, in 2005 from the United Nations mandated University for Peace. Den is a passionate sexologist, sexual educator and coach who believes that pleasure is revolutionary and that individuals have a right to find the paths towards self-empowerment both within and outside their beds! She is the founder of Sexplore with Den Temin, an organization that provides a healthy sex-positive environment where knowledge exchange is facilitated in order to empower folks to explore and improve their own and/or other people’s sexual lives and health. She has worked as a guest lecturer and facilitator in various educational institutions and community organizations such as Concordia University, York University, University of Toronto, Ryerson University, Girls Action Foundation, and the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre. Special Seminar: Sexplore with Den Temin Sea Days 2 & 5 at 4:00 PM in the Pacifica Theater Sexplore with Den Temin aims to create a community of individuals who believe in a sex-positive philosophy that nurture an environment where sex and sexuality can be lived as expressions of our identities and desires. Sexplore with Den Temin provides a healthy sex-positive environment where knowledge exchange is facilitated in order to empower folks to explore and improve their own sexual lives and health. Each class will feature separate skills and knowledge that will be discussed, so each class will have new information. www.SexploreWithDenTemin.com Enter To Win A Six Day, Five Night Clothing Optional Couples Cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas Leaving Tampa, January 27th, 2014 L o g o n t o w w w. E r o t i c A d u l t T r a v e l . c o m Click on “Enter To Win A Free Cabin” ( D o es N o t I n c l u d e A i r fa re , T ra n sfe rs , T axes o r G rat u i t i es ) Couples Cruise Schedule Here is a list of our schedule for this Couples Cruise. We have put together a series of smaller Meet & Greets that will bring couples with common interests together and give them a chance to get to know each other better. Some of these receptions are open to anyone, some are for certain guests only (usually reserved by a Travel Agency for their loyal guests). Each Meet & Greet will clearly outline who is invited and if it is a cash bar. Day 1: Saturday, April 6th Seminar: First Time Couples Cruise Tips 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar: Deck 6 This seminar is good for those who have never sailed with Couples Cruise. Get an overview of what to expect and get your questions answered here. Castaways Travel Meet & Greet 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Viking Crown Lounge / StarQuest: Deck 13 If you booked your cruise through Castaways Travel, they have a special reception, so come and say “Hello!”. * You must have booked with Castaways Travel in order to attend. Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Bar (Champagne): Deck 6 There will be a nightly raffle at this Meet & Greet for Caliente Tampa and Caribe Vacations. Stop by and get your ticket and meet other fun couples. Dream Pleasure Tours Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 If you booked your cruise through Dream Pleasure Tours, this meet and greet is for you! Come meet your travel agent and make some new friends. Right Connections Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Right Connections Schooner Bar: Deck 6 Right Connections Travel is sponsoring the Schooner Bar all week long. There will be Meet & Greets all week here... if you booked with Right Connection Travel, stop by and meet some new friends. continued on page 30 29 Couples Cruise Schedule continued from page 29 Preview of the Playrooms & Dungeon 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Is it your first time to see the Playrooms? and Dungeon? Are you nervous and do not know what to expect? Come check it out now, before they open. Interracial Meet & Greet Cash Bar 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Lifestyle Lounge Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 Are you an interracial couple? Thinking about trying the “Chocolate Room?” Stop by this Meet & Greet and meet the guys that make it all happen. This cruise, there will be some “White Chocolate” too! Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Day 2: Sunday, April 7th Couples Speed Dating 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Topless Travel Lounge (StarQuest): Deck 13 This is a great way to meet a bunch of couples, in a very short time. If you have trouble breaking the ice, let us help you by introducing you to a new couple every 75 seconds while you take notes. Seminar: How to Beat Chronic Pain / Joint Problems 1:30 AM - 11:30 AM Cinema: Deck 6 Yes, people everywhere suffer from chronic pain and joint problems for a variety of reasons and these indications can affect performance. Attend this short talk, only 30 minutes plus Q & A afterwards and lets show you how low frequency pulsating magnetic fields can make a huge difference in your lifestyle. Remember - Pain does not take a holiday. U.S. Regions Meet & Greet Cash Bar 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 Trying to find other couples from Florida? California? Texas? Ohio? Come to this Meet & Greet and look for the table tents from different parts of the country and you will find couples who could live close by. 30 Schedule Day : 10:00 am & Noon Day : 10:00 am & Noon Located in the Viking Crown Lounge on Deck Seminar: FemDomme Becoming Irresistable 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Lynn, from The SwingersCruise.com will be leading this seminar on how to bring out your inner Domme. Seminar: Group Massage 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 Royce, aka: Magic Fingers, will lead you on a sensual journey of erotic group massage. Couples Speed Dating 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Topless Travel Lounge (StarQuest): Deck 13 This is our 2nd Speed Dating activity of the day. If you missed the 1st class, don’t miss this one. Vegas Exchange Pool Party 12:00 PM - 3:00 M Main Pool: Deck 11 The folks from Vegas Exchange will be “Pumping up the Pool Party!” today with great music, some giveaways and a special performance on the stripper poles. Soft Swap Couples Meet & Greet Cash Bar 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 Not looking for full swap? Just getting started? Stop by Cafe Latte-tudes to meet other couples who want to have fun, but not looking to go all the way. Seminar: Dungeon Etiquette 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 If you are curious about the S&M scene, but don’t have much experience, give this class a try, or you’ll get a spanking. Naked Speed Dating 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 Like the idea of Speed Dating, but what to know even more about the other couples? You’ll get to see a lot more at “Naked Speed Dating!”. Couples Cruise & Naughty in N’awlins Meet & Greet 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Viking Crown Lounge / StarQuest : Deck 13 If you booked directly through Wayne or Bob & Tess, the CouplesCruise.com website, or if you are registered for Naughty in N’awlins July 10th - 14th. Come join us for a Couples Cruise 2013 Cocktail Reception and a heartfelt “Thank You” for supporting our cruises and events. We really appreciate your business and want to personally thank you for cruising with us (oh, and buy you a free drink!). * You must have booked with us directly in order to attend Sprechen Sie Deutsch Meet & Greet 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Are you from Germany? Maybe you’re from a neighboring country and can speak German. Either way, if you want to speak in your native language or just practice, stop by this Meet & Greet. Seminar: The Squirtinators 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pacifica Theater: Deck 5 Have you heard about squirting, but not sure how it works? You will after seeing this informative demonstration. Seminar: Cigar Afficionados 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Lifestyle Lounge Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 For all the cigar lovers on board, join Angye Fox for an informative social for Cigar Afficionados. Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Even if you don’t consider yourself a “swinger”, stop by and check out the playrooms. You can just watch or have fun with each other if you prefer. Bi Couples Meet & Greet Cash Bar 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar: Deck 6 Are you a Bi-Couple? Are you looking for Couples that are Bi Playful? Stop bi and meet other like minded couples. Topless Travel Meet & Greet 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Topless Travel Lounge (StarQuest): Deck 13 If you booked your cruise through Topless Travel, they have a special reception, so come and say “Hello!”. * You must have booked with Topless Travel in order to attend. continued on page 32 31 Schedule continued from page 31 Latin Meet & Greet Cash Bar 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum: Deck 4 Are you from Mexico, Spain or Portugal? Is Spanish your native Tongue? Maybe you took Spanish in high school or college and you want to practice. Parlez Vous Francais Meet & Greet Cash Bar 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Do you speak French? Maybe you are from France, or perhaps French Canadian. Maybe you took French in high school or college and you want to practice... Either way, stop by to meet other French speaking couples this afternoon. Seminar: Sexplore with Den Temin 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacifica Theater: Deck 5 This is a great seminar for new couples that are just getting into the lifestyle as well as established couples looking to expand their sexual boundaries. Over 45 Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Casino Royale Bar: Deck 6 Are you 45 years or older? Want to meet others in your age range? Then pop over to the Casino Royale Bar and start getting acquainted. Newbies Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum (Centrum): Deck 4 Still a newbie? You won’t be for long... Come make some friends and get to know couples who have cruised with us before. If you are a frequent cruiser, stop by and say Hi! Castaways Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 This is a great place for Castaways customers to meet each night before dinner. Tip: Cafe Latte-tudes not only has free cookies, brownies and deserts, but they have a full service bar which usually have shorter lines than most of the other bars on board the ship. 32 Right Connections Travel Meet & Greet 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 If you booked your cruise through Right Connections Travel, they have a special reception, so come and say “Hello!”. * You must have booked with Right Connections Travel in order to attend. Under 45 Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar: Deck 6 Are you 45 years or younger? Want to meet others in your age range? This is the place to be! If he is 47 and she is 39, you can still attend. We won’t be checking ID’s, and the exact ages at these Meet & Greets are not that important. What really matters is that you can easily find people in your age range to meet. So go to any Meet & Greet you want, and just have fun! Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Stop by and meet other Caliente & Caliente Caribe couples and sign up for a free stay at Caliente Resort. See Doug & Barb for more details. Kink/Fetish Meet & Greet Cash Bar 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 If you are interested in a little BDSM or just feel like being tied up for a little while, stop by to meet some of the other kinky couples onboard. This is a BYOP (bring your own paddle) party. Interracial Meet & Greet Cash Bar 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Lifestyle Lounge Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 The Chocolate Guys will be hosting our nightly Interracial Meet & Greets in Hollywood Odyssey. Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Tonight is the pajama party, which means you don’t have to change out of your street clothes, you are already dressed for the playrooms! Continued on page 34 What is AlreadyBooked.com? It is the #1 site for information on Couples Cruises and the best place to see who’s coming on the cruises Couples can set up a “Passport” which allows them to select all of the cruises that they have been on as well as future cruises. Couples can then search by cruise to see who is going on upcoming cruises and find couples that were on their previous cruises. Besides searching for other couples going on our cruises, each couple can post pictures, get valuable information in our forums, post their own blogs and message other couples on the site. Cruise Stamps Each time you book a cruise, you will earn a stamp for that sailing. These stamps will be placed in your passport so others can easily see which cruises you are going on and which ones you have already sailed. If they click on your stamp, it will bring up a list of couples who are going on that same cruise; a convenient resource that no other site offers. AlreadyBooked.com is the fastest growing lifestyle website, specifically for those who enjoy Adults Only and Clothing Optional Cruises. Tell your friends about this site and help us welcome everyone aboard. They can also list which online lifestyle sites they belong to with their member (profile) names. They can also list through which travel agency they booked. How much does it cost? The site is 100% free and only exists to give you more information about our Couples Cruises. If you have questions, our forums are the best place to ask them and we will get back to you shortly. No site has anywhere near the amount of information on a Couples Cruise as AlreadyBooked.com. It is the only “Official” source of information for Couples Cruise and the forums are all updated directly by our staff. There are more couples listed for each cruise than ANY other website! Join us on AlreadyBooked.com 33 Couples Cruise Schedule continued from page 32 Day 3: Monday, April 8th Couples Cruise Playroom Open 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 Do you like to play in the afternoon? Here is your chance... the playroom is open! Newbies Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum (Centrum): Deck 4 You won’t be a newbie much longer! Right Connections Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Right Connections Schooner Bar: Deck 6 It’s Meet & Greet time with Right Connections Travel in the Schooner Bar again! Stop by and get a cocktail before dinner! Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Day 5: Wednesday, April 10th Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Stop by and meet other Caliente & Caliente Caribe couples. Don’t forget your raffle tickets! Couples Speed Dating 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Topless Travel Lounge (StarQuest): Deck 13 Get up early and go meet some new couples! Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Seminar: Future Cruises & Loyalty Program 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Cinema: Deck 6 Do you want to save money on future Couples Cruises? Come by this seminar and we’ll show you how to stretch your vacation dollars and get rewarded for sailing with us. Castaways Travel Meet & Greet 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 Castaways Travel is hosting an open bar Meet & Greet for their customers tonight. Day 4: Tuesday April 9th Newbies Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum (Centrum): Deck 4 It’s Day 4, do you still consider yourself a newbie? Castaways Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 This is a great place for Castaways customers to meet each night before dinner. Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Stop by and meet other Caliente & Caliente Caribe couples. 34 U.S. Regions Meet & Greet Cash Bar 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 Trying to find other couples from a or near your hometown? Come to this Meet & Greet and look for couples that live nearby. Seminar: Womens Massage 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 Cheryl will be leading this massage class that will focus on pleasing the ladies. Couples Speed Dating 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Topless Travel Lounge (StarQuest): Deck 13 This is your last change to meet a lot of great couples in a very short time. Couples Cruise Pool Party 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Main Pool: Deck 11 The Couples Cruise staff will be “Rocking the House!” with some great Rock & Roll music and our MR. Sexy and Miss Couples Cruise contests. Couples Cruise Schedule Soft Swap Couples Meet & Greet Cash Bar 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Castaways Travel Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 Not looking for full swap? Just getting started? Stop by the Cafe Latte-tudes to meet other couples that want to have fun, but not looking to go all the way. Seminar: Introduction to Flogging 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Flogging is sexy. Come learn how you can be sexy at this “Flogging 101” class. Seminar: Couples Massage 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Royce is going to lead you on a sensual couples massage journey. Come learn how to please each other... Sprechen Sie Deutsch Meet & Greet 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar Luxury Lifestyle Vacations Meet & Greet Cash Bar 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Viking Crown Lounge / StarQuest: Deck 13 If you booked your cruise through Luxury Lifestyle Vacations, they have a special reception, so come and say “Hello!”. Seminar: The Squirtinators 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pacifica Theater If you missed the 1st Squirtinators seminar, make sure you catch the final one today. Join Wayne & Haiyan for a Couples Networking Lunch on Day 2 Located on Deck 6 Aft Chops Grill Only $15 per person Make your reservation quickly Seminar: Cigar Afficionados 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Lifestyle Lounge Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 This is your last change for a Cigar Social with Angye Fox Couples Cruise Playroom and Dungeon Open 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony club): Deck 6 Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Open for afternoon fun. Bi Couples Meet & Greet Cash Bar 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar: Deck 6 This is the last Bi-Couples Meet & Greet of the cruise. Continued on page 37 35 36 Continued from page 35 Couples Cruise Schedule TheSwingerCruise.com Meet & Greet 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Viking Crown Lounge / StarQuet: Deck 13 If you booked your cruise through TheSwingerCruise.com, they have a special reception, so come and say “Hello!”. * You must have booked with TheSwingerCruise.com in order to attend. Latin Meet & Greet Cash Bar 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum Do you come from a Latin country? Maybe you took Spanish in high school or college & you want to practice. Either way, stop by to meet other Latin Couples. Parlez Vous Francais Meet & Greet Cash Bar 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar Do you speak French? Maybe you are from France, or perhaps French Canadian. Maybe you took French in high school or college and you want to practice. Either way, stop by to meet other French speaking couples. Seminar: Sexplore with Den Temin 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacifica Theater: Deck 5 This is Den’s last Sexplore Class, so don’t miss it! It’s time to empower your sexual lives. She is also available for private appointments, just stop by the Couples Cruise Help Desk on Deck 5 (near the elevator) to schedule an appointment. Over 45 Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Casino Royale Bar: Deck 6 Are you 45 years or older? Want to meet others in your age range. Are you not into the “Boom, Boom, Boom” music in the disco? Then this is the place to be to meet other couples like you (where you can actually hear each other talk). Newbies Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum: Deck 4 It’s Day 5, do you still consider yourself a newbie? If not, stop by anyway and help out another newbie before dinner. Castaways Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 This is a great place for Castaways customers to meet each night before dinner. Right Connections Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Right Connections Schooner Bar: Deck 6 Are you going to one of the Specialty restaurants? This Meet & Greet us a great way to pass the time and get a good cocktail before dinner. Under 45 Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tom’s Trips Scoreboard Sports Bar: Deck 6 Come on kiddies, this is your Meet & Greet, show up if you want to meet other young couples on the ship. Don’t worry if you are 39 and he is 47, just go anyway. Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Stop by and meet other couples that have been to either Caliente or Caliente Caribe (or both!). Kink/Fetish Meet & Greet Cash Bar 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel champagne Bar: Deck 6 At the end of the Kinky Meet & Greet, the dungeon opens ... Coincidence?. Interracial Meet & Greet Cash Bar 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Lifestyle Lounge Hollywood Odyssey: Deck 13 The Chocolate guys will have some special chocolate treats for you tonight. Did you know that there is some white chocolate now included in the chocolate room? Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Tonight, bring your favorite toy to the playrooms and if you want... share. Continued on page 38 37 Couples Cruise Schedule Continued on page 38 Day 6: Thursday April 11th Couples Cruise Playroom Open 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 If you get back early from your excursion, pop on down to the playroom and have some afternoon fun. Newbies Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum (Centrum): Deck 4 We really don’t think you can call yourselves Newbie’s anymore! But, if you still feel new, this is the place to meet others that are fairly new! Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Stop by and meet other Caliente & Caliente Caribe couples. Come get your raffle ticket! Special Note: Barb & Doug will be personally greeting everyone tonight and there will be a special guest that will be drawing tonight’s raffle ticket. Castaways Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 This is a great place for Castaways customers to meet each night before dinner. Gus & Marylyn, from the Quad Squad and internationally famous Castaways Host Couple, will be here to answer any questions about any of the upcoming Couples Cruises or Castaways Group Trips. Right Connections Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Right Connections Schooner Bar: Deck 6 It’s the last Meet & Greet with Right Connections Travel. Stop by and exchange contact information with all your new friends and make a reservation with the RCT Team for your next Couples Cruise.. Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 Tonight is Naughty School Girl Night, let’s see how Naughty you can get in the playroom tonight! 38 Day 7: Friday April 12th Couples Cruise Playroom Open 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 This is your last daytime opportunity to play in our fabulous playroom. Newbies Meet & Greet Cash Bar 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM TheSwingerCruise.com Centrum (Centrum): Deck 4 It’s the last day, you are not a newbie anymore! Castaways Travel Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cafe Latte-tudes: Deck 5 This is the last night to hang out with your Castaways friends. Caliente Meet & Greet Cash Bar 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erotic Adult Travel Champagne Bar: Deck 6 Stop by and meet other Caliente & Caliente Caribe couples. It’s Raffle Time! Couples Cruise Playrooms and Dungeon Open 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Couples Cruise Playroom (Colony Club): Deck 6 The Dungeon (Conference Center): Deck 5 It’s the last night and the playroom closes early... so get started early or the lights will come on. Note: While the playroom is open until 1:00 am, we are going to shut the entrance down at 12:30 to give those inside time enough to finish up before we turn off the lights. Sorry for the early hours, but it takes our crew hours to tear down, fold, sort and pack everything that goes into making our playroom such a delight. That’s your complete schedule, and there sure are a lot of seminars and M&G’s! Make sure you check out more than one and maybe you’ll get lucky. If you have a suggestion for a seminar or M&G in the future, please stop by our Couples Cruise Help Desk on Deck 5 and give us your suggestion. 39 Couples Cruise Notes Pop your program into your Couples Cruise beach bag and keep it with you by the pool. If you make a new friend, or bump into someone you already know, you can jot their names down here along with their cabin number so you can find them later (this is a BIG boat). We also put some areas for their contact information in case you want to keep in touch with them after the cruise. 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