join us on the
norwegian encore

sailing ITINERARY

Guests must be onboard 30 minutes prior to sail away time.
We'll be making stops at ST. THOMAS, TORTOLA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, and GREAT STIRRUP CAY, as well as two days at sea to enjoy the ship! Once again country music star Craig Campbell will be joining us and will be playing concerts for our group!

​ITINERARY
January 28th - Depart Miami, FL @ 5:00pm
January 29th - At Sea
January 30th - Puerto Plata, DR (7:00am - 3:00pm)
January 31st - St. Thomas (9:00am - 7:00pm)
February 1st - Tortola (6:45am - 2:30pm)
February 2nd - At Sea
February 3rd - Great Stirrup Cay (10:00am - 5:00pm)
February 4th - Miami, FL (7:00am)

saturday, JANUARY 27th
Pre-Cruise
​Happy Hour

6:00PM
Hilton cabana miami beach
Allison Restaurant & Bar

If you're flying in the day before the cruise join us at the the Allison Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Cabana for a Happy Hour meet up for all Team Cocktail cruisers!

DAILY
SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

Waves/Surf Pool Bars (Deck 16)

As sure as the sun sets in the west, you'll always be able find Team Cocktail Cruisers at the bar during sail away! Join us each day as the Norwegian Encore sails away from the islands! Note: Sail Away Happy Hour tends to happen every day...even on sea days!

Embarkation day
Sunday, january 28th

PORT OF MIAMI

Departure: 5:00pm
*All guests must be onboard by 3:00pm.
The Norwegian Encore will depart from the Port of Miami.
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sUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH
OPENING CEREMONIES

6:30PM - 7:30PM
The Cavern Club (DECK 8)

*PLEASE WEAR YOUR CRUISE SHIRT TO THIS EVENT.
Join us as we go over the week's events & excursions. Also, you'll have a chance to meet all your fellow Team Cocktail Cruisers! Be sure to wear your Team Cocktail Cruise shirt.

At Sea
monday, january 29th

wednesday, JANUARY 27th
BAR CRAWL

4:00PM
the lime & coconut (DECK 12)



​This trivia themed, poker run, bar crawl is the perfect chance to meet other Team Cocktail Cruisers and to get well acquainted with a lot of the bars on the Freedom of the Seas. Pictured to the right: 2018 Bar Crawl Winners.

Arrival & Departure

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Our first stop of the cruise will be the beautiful island of St. Maarten/St. Martin. This island is half French (Sint-Maarten) and half Dutch (Saint-Martin). Explore the shopping or beautiful beaches or join us on an optional excursion to Mullet Bay & Maho Beach!
Picture
Team Cocktail at Mullet Bay in 2018!

OPTIONAL GROUP EXCursion
Mullet Bay & Maho Beach

COST: $30/person*
Meeting Time: 9:30am off ship
*Price includes transportation and tip for our drivers! All other purchases are on your own.
Once again this year we are planning a fun day trip to Mullet Bay & Maho Beach!  Mullet Bay will be our first stop and is one of the most gorgeous beaches on the island!  You can see it in the pictures!  There are chairs for rent, and there are locals there who set up bars and food for purchase.  It's quaint, fun and breathtaking!

Our second stop of the day will be the Sunset Bar at Maho Beach! Here you will be able to enjoy food, drinks and watch the planes take off and land at the famous St. Maarten runway!  

SCHEDULE: We will meet off the ship at 9:30am for a 9:45am departure to Mullet Bay.  Depart Mullet Bay at 12:30pm for Maho Beach.  Depart Maho Beach at 3pm for Cruise Terminal.  Times are subject to change.

6:00PM
SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

The lime & coconut (DECK 12)

As sure as the sun sets in the west, you'll always be able find Team Cocktail Cruisers at The Lime & Coconut during sail away! Join us as we sail away from St. Maarten! 

st. kitts
​tuesday, january 26th

Arrival & Departure

8:00AM - 6:00PM

Optional Group excursions
Catamaran to Nevis
Our next stop will be the island of St. Kitts! On this island we have to optional excursions. 1) Catamaran trip to Nevis or 2) Beach day at Reggae Beach!
Meeting Time: 8:30AM OFF THE SHIP
​For the Nevis Catamaran trip we will be meeting off the ship at 8:30am. Look for Lyndsey!
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Reggae Beach trip

Meeting Time: 9:30AM OFF THE SHIP
​For the Reggae Beach Day trip we'll be meeting off the ship at 9:30am. Look for Trey, Becah, Harv, & Sue!
Pictured: St. Kitts. Atlantic Ocean on the left and Caribbean Sea on the right!

6:00PM
SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

The lime & coconut (DECK 12)

As sure as the sun sets in the west, you'll always be able find Team Cocktail Cruisers at The Lime & Coconut during sail away! Join us as we sail away from St. Kitts 

at sea
wednesday, january 27th

6:00PM
SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

the lime & coconut (DECK 12)

Join us as for happy hour as we sail through the Caribbean!

tuesday, JANUARY 22nd
Pirate Night

7:30PM
PROMENADE (Deck 5)

Throw on your best pirate gear and join us in the Promenade before dinner for cocktails....ARRRRR! After that we'll take over the main dining room and then head to the Star Lounge for a Pirate Night Concert with Craig Campbell!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22ND
PIRATE NIGHT CONCERT WITH
​CRAIG CAMPBELL 

10:30PM - 12:30AM
Star Lounge (DECK 5)

Throw on your best pirate gear and join us in the Star Lounge for a Pirate Night Concert with Craig Campbell!

7:30PM
Tacky tourist
​SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

SKY BAR (DECK 12)

Bust out your floral shirts, visors, fanny packs, and other Tacky Tourist items and join us at the Sky Bar as we sail away from Curacao!

bonaire
​thursday, january 24th

Arrival & Departure

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Optional Group excursion
​THE Beach Hut
Our next island stop is Bonaire. This is another great island for diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing!  Feel free to explore the island on your own or join us as we head to Lac Bay. Be sure to be back onboard the ship by 4:30PM.
Meeting Time: 9:30AM OFF THE SHIP
​We will be meeting off the ship at 9:30am and heading to The Beach Hut , which is located in Lac Bay. Here we'll have a restaurant/bar, small beach. and beautiful views to enjoy for the day! 
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6:00PM
​SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

the lime & coconut (DECK 14)

Join us for happy hour as we sail away from Bonaire!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH
kentucky derby happy hour 
featuring music by
​Mindy Campbell &
Anna Simons

6:30PM - 8:30PM
star lounge (DECK 5)

Bust out your big hats, fancy suits, and bowties and join us for our Kentucky Derby Theme Formal Night Concert!

aruba
​friday, january 29th

arrival & departure
8:00AM - 10:00PM

Optional Group excursions
Palm BEACH
Our next stop will be the island of Aruba! This desert island is home to two of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Palm Beach (high rise section) & Eagle Beach (low rise section). Be sure to be back on the ship by 9:30PM.
Meeting Time: 9:30AM OFF THE SHIP
​We will be meeting off the ship at 9:30am and heading to world famous Palm Beach.  Each guest will be responsible for transportation, food, beverages, etc... 

sunset cruise
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cost: $110/person
Meeting Time: 4:50PM OFF THE SHIP
​TRANSPORTATION LEAVES AT 5:00PM
Join us as we set sail from Palm Beach for a two hour sunset catamaran cruise! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, open bar and a beautiful Aruban sunset!

at sea
​saturday, january 30th

saturday, JANUARY 26TH
TEAM COCKTAIL rodi run

10:00AM
SKY BAR (DECK 12)

Don’t worry…it’s not an actual marathon. Our goal is get 26 people to walk/run one mile around the track, AND do it in true Team Cocktail fashion…with a drink in hand!
Like most races there is also a charity component. This is NOT required, but for anyone that would like, you can bring some money to make a donation! We’ll be donating to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of our dear friend and original Team Cocktail member, Rodi Strauss!

4:00PM
​SAIL AWAY     Happy Hour

the Lime & Coconut (DECK 12)

Join us at The Lime & Coconut for one final happy hour as we sail through the Caribbean!

saturday, JANUARY 30TH
closing ceremonies

5:30PM - 7:30PM
star lounge (DECK 5)

Bring your lanyards and be ready for some fun as we dish out a few awards from the week!

debarkation day (booOOo!)
​sunday , january 31st