SUMMIT AT SEA REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES INCLUDES

  • Ocean View Balcony Cabins (two queen beds) 
  • Tour Operators may have up to four per room
  • Suites may be available. Contact [email protected] to request
  • On board ship gratuities (attendees may tip porters onsite for luggage assistance to and from cabin)
  • Deluxe beverage package includes water and soft drinks
      • Cocktails/Spirits/Liqueurs/Beer
      • Bottled still and sparkling water
      • Wines by the glass
      • Fresh squeezed juices/Non-alcoholic cocktail
      • Premium coffees and teas
      • Fountain sodas/Coca-Cola Freestyle® beveragesCoca-Cola® souvenir cup included
  • Wi-Fi up to two persons per room – guest rooms and public areas
  • 40% discount on bottled wines priced up to $100 USD*, and 20% discount on wine prices above $100 USD.
  • $50.00 ship’s “money” per person (to cover any additional transportation or parking charges to Port Canaveral)
  • Excursion to CocoCay

SUMMIT AT SEA REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES EXCLUDES

  • Air to Orlando International Airport and ground transportation from Airport to Port Canaveral.
  • Shuttle and Parking fees at Port Canaveral.
  • Porter gratuities (cash) upon arrival and departure
  • Parking Fee at Aloft – $10.00 per day

ONLINE CHECK-IN 

SYTA will reserve cabins with Royal Caribbean.  Each guest will receive a booking number from SYTA prior to departure to check-in online.  Attendees will provide their personal information and credit card. This includes legal name and date of birth.

DEPARTURE DAY CHECK-IN 

February 2, 2024, arrive no later than 2:00pm EDT

Attendees should plan to arrive at the Port by 2:00 pm EDT.  Cabins will be available for check-in by 2:00pm. Porters will be available to take luggage or attendees may board with their luggage.

Attendees will need their Passport or Birth Certificate with Photo ID to board ship. 

RETURN DAY CHECK-OUT

Breakfast will be available in the restaurants. The ship cannot guarantee a departure time prior to 9:00 AM. Attendees may book their return shuttle trip to the airport through the Go Port Link on the transportation page. Attendees returning to the Aloft Hotel may take the SYTA-provided motor coach departing at 9:30 AM. Attendees participating in the Kennedy Space and Visitor Center tour and lunch will take the SYTA-provided motor coach departing at 9:30 AM. Transportation will depart after the tour at 12:30 PM to take attendees to the Orlando Airport and then the Aloft Hotel. 
 
 

HEALTH & SAFETY

Royal Caribbean and SYTA will not require proof of vaccination status or a negative test result at SYTA Summit 2024 events and off-site activities.  Mask-wearing at SYTA meetings and events is totally acceptable and up to the individual attendee.

ON BOARD SHIP MEETING

February 2, 2024

Summit at Sea attendees will meet up at 2:30pm for a fun networking event to kick off our time at Sea. Ship departs at 4:00 PM

CELL PHONES AND WI-FI

Cell phones work on cruise ships and guests can use text messaging. It is recommended that guests put their phones in airplane mode. Travelers can connect to the Wi-Fi available onboard or use their cellular data on cruise ships.  Summit 2024 registration includes Wi-Fi for up to two guests per cabin.

SEA PASS, CASH AND CREDIT CARDS

Summit 2024 attendees will be required to register with Royal Caribbean and provide a credit card deposit of $100 on their Sea Pass Card (subject to change).  SYTA will provide a cabin credit of $50.00 per person to be used while on board ship.  Attendees may want to bring an extra $20 a day for tipping crew members. Make sure to include smaller bills for tips – especially for porters and luggage.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

The Medical Center on board has daily office hours which are listed in the directory. The medical staff is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. The hours may vary from ship to ship and whether the ship is in port or at sea.

SUMMIT AT SEA YEARBOOK

Attendees will receive the yearbook with photos and names of all Summit at Sea attendees prior to departure.

DAYTIME DINING

Attendees eat breakfast and lunch on their own in any one of the ship’s restaurants. The most popular spot is the Windjammer Café which offers a full buffet or a sit-down lunch in the Dining Room. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and eat with each other.

DELUXE BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Deluxe Beverage Package is included in group contracts. for all adults over 21. Guests under 21 are to receive The Refreshment Package.

Deluxe Beverage package includes:

  • Any single beverage item with a value up to $12, Fountain sodas, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, wines, still and sparkling water, mocktails, premium coffees and teas and cocktail shots up to $13

 

Deluxe Beverage Package does not include:

  • Mini bar items, room service, vending machine items, food retail items (candy, macaroons, cover charges, etc), beverages above $13 (retail value), cigars and cigarettes, souvenir items, mini bar items and room service.

  • All beverages served inside licensed Starbucks stores/cafes.

  • Bottles of wine are not included; however, when purchased in the bars or dining rooms, they will be available at 40% discount on wines under $100. Wines above $100 will receive a 20% discount.

  • Guests requesting any beverages over $13 will have the difference charged to their individual board account.

 

Deluxe Beverage Package includes any single beverage item with a value up to $12.00.

  • Cocktails, Spirits, Liqueurs, Beer, Wines by the glass, fresh squeezed juices/non-alcoholic cocktails. Premium coffees and teas, fountain sodas, Coco-Cola souvenir cup included.

 

Bottles of Wine:

  • 40% discount offered on wine purchased in bars or dining room below $100 retail.

  • 20% discount is offered on bottles of wine purchased in bars or dining room above $100 retail price.

 

Refreshment Package includes:

  • Any single beverage item with a value up to $12.

 

Packages cannot be shared and are not transferrable. Guests must be 21 years of age and older.

Package is subject to the terms and condition of Royal Caribbean International’s Alcohol Policy.

EVENING DINING

Summit at Sea guests will enjoy dinner together at 5:30 pm seating. SYTA will coordinate table assignments to facilitate networking among all guests. Saturday evening is the “formal” evening and attendees are encouraged to dress up.  

AFTER GLOW

After dinner activities will be available to Summit at Sea attendees.

EDUCATION SESSIONS AND ROUNDTABLE

Morning sessions are open to all attendees in the conference center. Attendees should eat breakfast in the ship’s restaurants.

GROUP ACTIVITIES

The Summit committee is planning fun group activities for Saturday and Sunday afternoon. There will be something for everyone. Teams and assignments will be provided by the committee.   

Tara Hippensteel, National Director of Tourism, City Cruises

SYTA Summit provides an unique opportunity to get up close with my SYTA partners and many of our buyers. The environment lends itself to a causal, natural environment – no pressure just building my network!

Steve Maehl, Global Travel Alliance

It was over ten years ago that I attended my very first SYTA event at the 2009 Summit. I learned a lot, and made new friendships, but what impressed me the most was discovering an organization that desired to come together to collectively improve our industry and continually works together to change young lives for good through travel.

Dr. Michael A. Mazzarisi, President, Performing Arts Consultants

The best part of a SYTA SUMMIT is that it provides the opportunity for travel professionals to meet in a conversable setting without the pressure of a 7 minute meeting or have to deal with the barrage of conference masses. Every tour operator has unique abilities, and since I am a big proponent of partnerships, SUMMIT becomes an ideal network to forge plans for new and exciting joint ventures.

Kara Mihalevich, President, Adventure Student Travel, LLC

To me, SYTA Summit is the most valuable conference that I attend. I always find the educational seminars very useful and because it is a smaller, more intimate conference, you get to build a much deeper relationship with the sponsors. This is also the only conference that I have ever really had the opportunity to get to know other attendees. I absolutely LOVE SYTA Summit!

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