If you desire a roommate, and you have informed us in writing that you do, we will inform you if one surfaces. Otherwise, it is your responsibility to find one or pay for the full stateroom–which will be close to twice the single registration rate.
2026 PRICING
To register by phone or ask questions,
call Judith Briles at 303-885-2207
NO REFUNDS for workshop portion if canceled within 60 days of departure.
Cost: $1,700 per PERSON; $2,950 for SINGLE cabin; $3,100 for you, stateroom mate plays
You Get: Cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas departing from Miami, Florida
Balcony Oceanview stateroom, all taxes, workshops, meals one-on-ones with presenters.
Itinerary:
February 15: Miami, FL departure … depart at 4 pm Eastern time.
February 16 Cruising … in Workshops
February 17: Cruising … in Workshops
February 18: St Maarten … enjoy
February 19: St Thomas … enjoy
February 20: Cruising … in Workshops
February 21: Bahamas … enjoy
February 22: arrive back in Miami, FL – docking around 6.30 am … don’t book flights back before a 10 am departure Easter time to be safe.
Dates: February 15-22, 2026
Deposit needed: $500 grabs your stateroom and workshop spots …
Questions? Call Judith Briles at 303-885-2207 or email [email protected]
Or … $500 Deposit NOW via credit card due by Friday NOON September 1… Balance Due November 1, 2025
TO DO: email [email protected] | call 303-885-2207
NOTE: If you have Special Needs, please call now so we can see if there is cabin availability. If you desire a cabin that can accommodate up to FOUR, call so we can determine if there is one available. If there is, be prepared to commit immediately and make a deposit–these cabins don’t last long.
$500 deposit per stateroom (secures your place in the Publishing at Sea group)
PAYMENT IN FULL
$1,650 Shared Stateroom Per Person (includes workshops)
$2,900 Stateroom solo (includes workshops for one)
$3,050 Stateroom – two to a cabin (only one attends the workshops)
DIY cruise bookers …
if you don’t book within our group and decide to book your cruise yourself
OR
you don’t want a balcony room,
you will need to submit a workshop payment of $695
(There is no guarantee that you can be included in the evening group dining tables)
$695.00 (Book your own cruise outside of our group; workshop fee)
PRICING / PAYMENT OPTIONS
Contact Judith Briles at [email protected] before submitting deposits and discussing PayPal credit option.
Cancellation …
A $200 per person non-refundable will be paid to The Book Shepherd … additional penalties will apply from Royal Caribbean directly as the cruise date approaches.
NO REFUNDS for workshop portion if canceled within 60 days of departure.
FINAL PAYMENT DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2025