1. CHRISTIAN SINGLES CRUISES
February 10-17, 2019 (Caribbean)
September 14-21, 2019 (Alaska)
Authored and presented by : Jackie Stopchycki

2.  Welcome & Intros  Background  Overview  Format
Room intros / me
- evolvement / history / direction
Overview: two trips/US ports/groups/group pricing—what it means/group amenities, purpose
Format – itineraries chosen b/c of sea days at start; teaching in the mornings and/or early aft/excursions/vday, wrap-up on last day. Speaker fee. Excursions—identify common interests. Meals?
All prices USD per person based on double occupancy

3. About Kris Swiatocho
Director of ‘From His Hands Ministries’ and ‘The Singles Network’
over 25+ years of ministry service
conference/retreat keynote, speaker, author, contributor to Crosswalk Singles, leader, trainer and mentor.
works with churches on singles ministry start-ups
speaks on a wide range of topics geared towards Christian growth
From NC, Jesus Single Like Me, Campus Crusade nka P2C, England, Africa, K-Love cruises, single

4. LET’S MEET KRIS
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5. Valentine’s Day Caribbean Cruise
February 10-17, 2019
Embarking from Galveston, TX
Overnight in TX
Carnival Vista
7-nights
3 sea days, 3 ports-of-call
Inside, ocean view, balcony, triples, quads

6. FAST FACTS – Carnival Vista
maiden voyage May, 2016
approx pax capacity
4.5 star-rating on CruiseCritic
WIDE selection of dining options, including: Guy Fieri Burger Bar and Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ, Blue Iguana (Mex), pizzeria, deli, pasta bar, ‘GoodEats,’ brunch on sea days, Asian kitchen, main dining room for breakfast and dinner, casual fair, ice cream cone station, Red Frog Pub & Brew, and more. (FREE. Specialty dining options not listed here also available for additional cost.)
SkyRide, water park/slide, Broadway-style shows, Hasbro game show, comedy club, deck parties, ‘dive-in movie theatre,’ cooking demos and more:

7. STATEROOM CATEGORIES Starting at $733 USD OCEANVIEW: INSIDE:
Prevailing Rate
INSIDE:
Starting at $733 USD
Fare, taxes and port fees. CAD. Based on double occupancy. Does not include $50 speaker fee and others as I’ll go over at the end. CAUTION re: based on available inventory; explain GUAR; sooner you get your deposit it, better selection of stateroom
Note: photos are representations and may not reflect customer’s actual room category. For presentation purposes only.

8. STATEROOM CATEGORIES QUADS: BALCONY:
Please contact me for pricing and availability
BALCONY:
Starting at $1043

9. Daily Schedule Day 3: Sea Day Day 1: All Aboard! board ship early
meet and greet
dinner and shows
Day 2: Sea Day
teaching by Kris; morning and brief aft session (TBD)
enjoy the ship’s amenities and activities
dinner
attend show or other as a group
Day 3: Sea Day
teaching by Kris; morning and brief aft session (TBD)
enjoy the ship’s amenities and activities
dinner
attend show or other as a group
Tentative schedule

10. Daily Schedule Day 4: Montego Bay, Jamaica
bobsled ride, zipline, sail/snorkel, kayak, horseback ride & swim, community ‘give back’ and so much more!
Day 5: Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Swim with sting rays, Atlantis submarine, Crystal Caves, 4x4 jeep tour, flavours of the island, and so much more!
VALENTINE’S DAY! 
Tentative schedule

11. Daily Schedule Day 6: Cozumel, Mexico Day 7: Sea Day
Mayan ruins, Xcaret parks, ‘secret’ river, SUP, snorkel, dolphins, etc.
Day 7: Sea Day
teaching by Kris; morning and brief aft session (TBD)
enjoy the ship’s amenities and activities
dinner
wrap-up event/farewells
enjoy the last few hours of the ship!
Day 8: Disembarkation
arrive Galveston, TX early morning. To home/airport.
Tentative schedule

12. DEPOSITS & DEADLINES
September 12, full room deposit of $500USD ($250 per person) due. Can book in as a single by paying full deposit . Any rooms remaining in group will be forfeited. New bookings after this date will be at prevailing rate.
November 24, last day for deposit refunds. (Roommates should be secured by this date, or sail alone.)
November 26, final payments due.

13. QUESTIONS?

14. ALASKAN CRUISE September 14-21, 2019 Embarking from Seattle, WA
Overnight in Seattle or drive down
Holland America’s Eurodam
7-nights
1 sea days, 5 ports-of-call/visits
Inside, ocean view, balcony, triples, quads
Max group 30
Max group....can get more but sooner the better

15. FAST FACTS – HAL’s Eurodam
Built 2008, refurbished December 2015
approx pax capacity
BBC’s ‘Earth’ Experience, B.B. King’s Blues Club, live chamber music performances, cooking shows and workshops, main stage theatre, cooking demos and more
Main dining room, or dine casually at ‘Lido.’ Daily afternoon tea; high tea on select days. Various specialty restaurants at additional cost.
Comment about the food. Maybe not as much onboard activities, but only 1 sea day and cooler temps in September

16. STATEROOM CATEGORIES INSIDE: OCEANVIEW: Starting at $1154 USD
Note: photos are representations and may not reflect customer’s actual room category. For presentation purposes only.

17. STATEROOM CATEGORIES PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE VERANDAH: TRIPLE:
Starting at $1854 USD
TRIPLE:
Please contact me for pricing and availability
PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE
Photos are samples only; may not be your category

18. Daily Schedule Day 3: Sea Day/Juneau Day 1: All Aboard!
board ship early (enjoy lunch!)
meet and greet
dinner and show or teaching (TBD)
Day 2: Sea Day
teaching by Kris; times TBD
enjoy the ship’s amenities and activities
dinner
attend show or other as a group
Day 3: Sea Day/Juneau
scenic cruising through Stephens Passage
Juneau 1pm to 10pm
Mendenhall Glacier, whale watch, hike, kayak, Mt. Roberts Tram, town walk-about. Private group tour?
Tentative schedule

19. Daily Schedule Day 4: Glacier Bay Day 5: Sitka, Alaska
Lots to see in town, including remnants of colonial Russian, Castle Hill, biking, hiking kayaking and lots of wildlife excursions
Day 4: Glacier Bay
Spend the day in Glacier Bay, a World Heritage site. (7am to 4pm)
Tentative schedule

20. Daily Schedule Day 7: Sea Day/Victoria, BC Day 6: Ketchikan/Sea Day
teaching by Kris (times TBD)
enjoy the ship’s amenities and activities
arrive in Victoria 6pm; depart 11:30pm
wrap-up event in Victoria or next day in Seattle (TBD)
Day 8: Disembarkation
arrive Seattle early morning. Back to Vancouver. Optional post-cruise stay in Seattle
Day 6: Ketchikan/Sea Day
Ketchikan--morning only
explore the town by foot or take an excursion
at sea
teaching by Kris; group activity
Kris teaching – tentative and TBD

21. DEPOSITS & DEADLINES
March 15, deposit of $350USD per person due. Can book in as a single with one deposit only.
June 16, 2019 – any unbooked rooms will be forfeited.
June 29, last day for deposit refunds. (Roommates should be secured by this date, or sail alone.)
July 1, final payments due.

22. FAQ’S Q: What’s not included?
A: Speaker fee, ship transfers, gratuities, internet, alcohol and other beverages, excursions, specialty dining, airfare, hotel nights, child care on ship, medical insurance, spending money, etc.
Q: Is this cruise for those of the Christian faith only?
A: No!
Q: Can I bring my parent or child?
A: Yes, however children should attend kids club programs on the ship during speaker sessions. Policy yet to be formalized.
Q: I don’t have a roommate. Do you provide matching services?
A: No. However, with both party’s consent, we can help facilitate that. You will be asked to sign a waiver form.
Q: Can I pay in CAD?
A: Unfortunately, no, as this group has been set up in US currency.

23. QUESTIONS?

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