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For Questions, email Jill Donati at jilldonati@altairtravel.com or call her at (800) 880-0055
This Conference is for You!
This Conference is for You!
Say hello to Celebrity's new debut. Celebrity XCEL℠ (NEW SHIP) takes the experience of the Carribean to the next level. Enjoy the beautiful breeze of the ocean and soak up the sunrays, in quality comfort and service. Savor fine dining that rivals anything you’d find on land. And discover even more ways to relax and renew.
Space is very limited!!
Please contact Jill Donati at jilldonati@altairtravel.com
or 800-880-0055 for availability.
Ship & Registration Information
Ship & Registration Information
Celebrity's XCEL
**Brand New Ship!**
Celebrity's XCEL
**Brand New Ship!**
Celebrity's XCEL, begins it's first journey this November! Soak up the sun, salt breezes, and stunning scenery in open-air spaces. Savor fine dining that rivals anything you’d find on land. And discover even more ways to relax and renew.
Cabin Selection and Rates
Cabin Selection and Rates
We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for the best conference rates!
Book on or before March 17, 2025 and SAVE $100 Per Person. Book March 18, 2025, through May 1, 2025 and SAVE $50 Per Person.
Please contact Jill Donati at jilldonati@altairtravel.com
or 800-880-0055 for availability.
The rates below include the cost of the cruise, registration fee and conference materials.
Special Promotion:
Special Promotion:
Everyone Receives Classic Beverage Package and Free Basic Wi-Fi!
Everyone Receives Classic Beverage Package and Free Basic Wi-Fi!
Inside (Category I2)
Inside (Category I2)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $4895
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $1795
Oceanview (Category O1)
Oceanview (Category O1)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $5395
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $1995
Infinite Veranda (Category E2)
Infinite Veranda (Category E2)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $6595
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $2195
Concierge Class (Category C2)
Concierge Class (Category C2)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $6895
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $2295
**Cabin prices are subject to change based upon availability**
Note: A $1200.00 per person deposit is required to hold the cabin.
Rates based on double occupancy. Rates do not include taxes & fees of $329.57 per person (All taxes and fees are subject to change).
Prices do not include airfare, taxes or insurance and are based on double occupancy. Single, triple and quad cabins are based on availability. To inquire about these cabin rates or for pre- or post-cruise hotel accommodations, call Jill Donati at Altair Travel And Cruises at 800-880-0055 or you may email her at jilldonati@altairtravel.com.
Booking Instructions
Booking Instructions
Contact Jill Donati of Altair Travel at 800-880-0055 or register online. In order to feel safe and secure when you travel, travel insurance is highly recommended for CUC Cruises and is included in the required deposit. Details on complete insurance coverage will be mailed with your documents.
Prices do not include airfare, taxes or insurance and are based on double occupancy. Single, triple and quad cabins are based on availability. To inquire about these cabin rates or for pre- or post-cruise hotel accommodations, call Jill Donati at Altair Travel And Cruises at 800-880-0055 or you may email her at jilldonati@altairtravel.com.
Passport Required
Passport Required
As portions of the trip involve visits to foreign ports, please make sure you bring a valid passport. U.S. & Canadian citizens MUST carry a valid passport with a validity date of 6 months beyond travel date.
Weather
Weather
The weather in the Caribbean during the month of December/January is generally pleasant. Average temperatures reach a high of about 84° during the day and 69° in the evenings.
Speaker Information
Speaker Information
Speakers TBD, Stay Tuned for Additional Information
Cruise Itinerary & Sessions
Cruise Itinerary & Sessions
Your Conference Includes
Your Conference Includes
The New Year's Credit Union Educational Cruise Conference Includes:
7–Night Cruise aboard Celebrity's NEW SHIP, XCEL
All educational sessions, workshops and materials
Complete shipboard facilities
Onboard meals
World-class entertainment
Private cocktail/networking welcome reception
Plus .. enjoy numerous networking opportunities with other credit union professionals from across the country and "The Ones in Red."
Itinerary
Itinerary
December 28, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 29, 2025 – At Sea
December 30, 2025 – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
December 31, 2025 – Charolette Amalie, St. Thomas
January 1, 2026 – Philipsburg, St. Maarten
January 2, 2026 – At Sea
January 3, 2026 – At Sea
January 4, 2026 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Session Topics
Session Topics
Topics TBD, Stay Tuned!
Port Information
Port Information
The Caribbean is a region of The Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands and the surrounding coasts. The region is southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, and north of South America. So, let's set sail and in beautiful locations like the ones below...
Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic
Experience the beauty of this major trading port city! With history dating back since the 16th century, you're bound to discover something new. From the Fortaleza San Felipe fortress to the El Faro lighthouse, there's always something to see. Plenty full of savory cuisine, shops, museums, and beautiful beaches.
Charolette Amalie,
St. Thomas
Charolette Amalie,
St. Thomas
The popular Capital of the U.S Virgin Islands, named after the Danish queen Charolette Amalie of Hesse-Kassel, is full of activities. Check out Blackbeard's Castle, plenty of beautiful cathedrals such as the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, and experience Caribbean cuisine mixed with Danish History.
Philipsburg,
St. Maarten
Philipsburg,
St. Maarten
A wonderful capital of the country of St. Maartin under the Kingdom of the Netherlands, brings the commercial center to the country, with plenty of marketspaces to explore and a popular port. It's even known for having sightings of aircraft landings on beaches near the Princess Juliana International Airport, due to the planes creating a blast of artificial waves on the shore.
Please contact Jill Donati at jilldonati@altairtravel.com
or 800-880-0055 for availability.
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