New Year's Credit Union Educational Cruise Conference
December 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025| Aboard Celebrity's Ascent *New Ship*
For Questions, email Jill Donati at jilldonati@altairtravel.com or call her at (800) 880-0055
This Conference is for You!
The fourth ship in the revolutionary Edge® Series, Celebrity Ascent℠ (NEW SHIP) takes the innovative outward-facing design further than ever, creating an even closer connection between you, the sea, and every exciting place on the horizon. Soak up the sun, salt breezes, and stunning scenery in newly expanded open-air spaces. 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
Celebrity's Ascent
Enjoy this new ship! Soak up the sun, salt breezes, and stunning scenery in newly expanded 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
We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for the best conference rates!
Book on or before April 5, 2024 and SAVE $100 Per Person. Book April 6, 2024 through June 3, 2024 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:
Everyone Receives Classic Beverage Package, Free Basic Wifi and Free Gratuities
Inside (Category I2)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $4595
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $1695
Oceanview (Category O1)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $4995
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $1895
Infinite Veranda (Category E2)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $5995
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $1995
Concierge Class (Category C2)
Participant Rate (1st Person): $6295
Spouse/Guest Rate (2nd Person): $2195
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 $299.29 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
Contact Jill Donati of Altair Travel at 800-880-0055 to register. 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
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
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
Rory Rowland, Consultant, Rowland Consulting
Chelsea Treboniak, Owner, Critical Ops
Cruise Itinerary & Sessions
Your Conference Includes
The New Year's Credit Union Educational Cruise Conference Includes:
7–Night Cruise aboard Celebrity's NEW SHIP, Ascent
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
December 29, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 30, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas
December 31, 2024 – At Sea
January 1, 2025 – Falmouth, Jamaica
January 2, 2025 – At Sea
January 3, 2025 – George Town, Grand Cayman
January 4, 2025 – At Sea
January 5 2025 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Session Topics
Skills Matrix
Modernization
Cybersecurity
Calling All Fraud Fighters!
25 Tips for Effective Board Leadership: Fostering Collaboration, Engaging with Management, and Navigating Challenges
Strategic Planning Techniques for a Successful Plan
The Best Part of Leadership is Mastering the Art of Asking
6 Conversations Every Board Should Have with Their CEO
15 Key Topics for a Credit Union Board and Their CEO to Discuss for Safety and Soundness Issues
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...
Nassau, Bahamas
Bustling markets and placid beaches are like the yin and yang of this capital of The Bahamas. The Nassau Straw Market, three blocks from the port, presents a riot of vendors, shoppers, and pirates, while the broad white beaches, minutes from town, feature sun-kissed sands, turquoise waters, and coral reefs. Browse the duty-free shops and Nassau Straw Market downtown. On vibrant Bay Street, find duty-free deals and colorful architecture. Nassau’s culinary bounty emerges from the ocean—dishes like fried snapper served with grits and grouper drizzled with butter. Try conch, the marine mollusk of the iconic shell.
Falmouth, Jamaica
The best things to do in Falmouth, Jamaica, come courtesy of the north coast’s abundant nature. Turquoise rivers afford tranquil rafting, emerald forests conceal hummingbirds, and sugar-like sands invite sunbathing or snorkeling. Falmouth, Jamaica’s best-preserved Georgian town, is also rich in history and culture, with 18th-century heritage buildings, plantation museums, and nearby galleries. It’s also an excellent gateway to Montego Bay’s beaches and Ocho Rios’ world-famous waterfalls.
George Town, Grand Cayman
No destination blends global finance with the Caribbean lifestyle quite like the Cayman Islands. This upscale destination offers world-class restaurants, designer boutiques, and duty-free shopping, plus white sand beaches, brilliant blue waters, and teeming coral reefs. Enjoy postcard views of George Town, Seven Mile Beach, and West Bay from the custom-designed Cayman Explorer. Launch your snorkeling adventure from a luxurious catamaran. You'll shop till you drop in the duty-free boutiques of George Town. Try Cayman conch in salads, chowders, and fritters.
Please contact Jill Donati at jilldonati@altairtravel.com
or 800-880-0055 for availability.