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Diabetes, Lipidology, Pulmonary Medicine, and
Critical Care

7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Conference
Round-trip San Juan, Puerto Rico
August 25 - September 01, 2019

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COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ANCC Contact Hours
13 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs

COURSE FEES

$895.00

$695.00

$495.00

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses

PROGRAM TOPICS

Purpose

Review new classes of medications for diabetes treatment with impact on CV outcomes, review 2017, 2018 CV outcomes data for GLP 1 agonists, SGTI, and summarize other CV data for older diabetes medications.
Evaluate role of biomarkers such as Apo B and LDL P in cardiovascular risk assessment for primary and secondary prevention as well as management.
Review impact of biomarkers such as lipoprotein (a), homocystine and inflammation markers on cardiovascular disease treatment.
Discuss impact of epidemic of obesity and treatment approach to work up and management of patients impacted by obesity and its comorbities.

Topics:

New Diabetes Medications that Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
- Review cardiovascular outcomes data for currently available diabetes medications including review of new classes of agents, GLP-1 agonists, SGT2 inhibitors, QR bromocriptine
Obesity from the Perspective of a Lipidologist: Root Cause Analysis
- Identify medical factors, medications, insulin resistance as secondary causes of obesity and how to work up, address and treat these conditions
- Discuss how diet, genomics, microbiome and environmental factors influence the treatment of obese patients.
Lipoprotein (a), Homocysteine, Hypercoagulation and CV risk
- Review lp (a), homocystine, MTHFR as risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- Discuss how to interpret and treat these biomarkers.
Heart Disease in Women: Putting Prevention into Practice
- Review cardiometabolic risk in women, use of advanced biomarkers and clinical application.
Complex lipid management: case study review
- Develop practical approach to using advanced lipid testing as well as treatment approach to reduce residual risks in patients with high risk for events.
Biomarkers: Role of Apo B, LDL-P vs LDL -C in primary and secondary prevention cardiovascular disease, also inflammation
- Review outcomes data for Apo B LDL P and cost effective approach to treatment using advanced testing.
- Learn concept of discordance of LDL C vs LDL P or ApoB
Tools for Pulmonary Evaluation
- Gain understanding of the American Thoracic Society guidelines for pulmonary function testing and
- Analyze date from cardiopulmonary stress testing and apply this data in the evaluation of patients with unexplained dyspnea.
- Review criteria for oxygen qualification. Understand the guideline recommendations for patient evaluation and use of oxygen during air travel.
COPD: Medical and Non-medial treatments.
- Utilize the most recent GOLD guidelines to direct medical therapy.
- Identify COPD patients that may benefit from surgical and non-surgical lung volume reduction.
- Review the role of NIV in both the acute and stable COPD patient.
Treatment of Uncontrolled Asthma
- Understand expert consensus recommendations for accessing asthma control.
- Apply these expert consensus recommendations to the management of asthma patients.
- Review data on several recently FDA approved medial treatments for asthma and FDA approved bronchoscopic interventions for asthma treatment .
Interstitial Lung Disease: IPF and Sarcoid
- Recognize the broad differential diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease.
- Understand the ATS/ERS diagnostic criteria for IPF.
- Understand the various clinical measures predictive of IPF survival and how they are affected by two recent FDA approved medications.
- Recognize the clinical presentation of pulmonary sarcoid.
- Formulate a treatment plan for pulmonary and cardiac sarcoid.
Pulmonary Nodule Guidelines and Lung Cancer Screening.
- Describe characteristics of pulmonary nodules that influence clinical suspicion for benign or malignant character.
- Apply recommended guidelines for following sold, ground glass, and part solid pulmonary nodules.
- Understand the key elements of lung cancer screening and identify patients who are candidates for screening.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Clinical update 2019.
- Define ARDS using Belin criteria.
- Apply non-invasive ventilation in the management of ARDS.
- Understand current recommendations for mechanical ventilation in patients with ARDS.
- Apply salvage strategies such as prone positioning, ECMO, paralytics, and vasodilators in refractory ARDS.
Pulmonary Embolism: Treating patients based on risk stratification: a review of the literature and evidence-based guidelines.
- Understand the risk stratification used for acute PE.
- Apply radiological imaging, laboratory markers in risk stratification of PE
- Understand treatment outcomes of high and intermediate risk patients with PE treated with thrombolysis vs standard anticoagulation.
- Apply current ACCP recommendations for duration of treatment of acute PE.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Stephen R. Clum, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division: Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Central Florida
Chief of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Bay Bines VA, St. Petersburg, FL

Dr. Clum earned his PhD in biochemistry at the University of Kansas. His PhD studies involve characterization of the dengue virus type II serine protease. After completing his PhD, he then pursued his medical degree at the University of Kansas. Following completion of his medical school training, he completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of South Florida. He remained at University of South Florida for fellowship training in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

After completing his fellowship training, he moved to Springfield Missouri where he joined a multispecialty group. His practice encompassed Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine including an active pediatric sleep practice. In 2014, he returned to the University South Florida to join the faculty in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine where he served as the associated division director. In this role he was actively involved in expansion of inpatient and outpatient services at Tampa General Hospital and USF. Following the retirement of his mentor, he served as the interim division director until the fall of 2020 when he joined the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System as the Chief of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. In his current role as Chief of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, he has helped developed a robust pulmonary nodule program, COPD program, and ILD program. At both the University of South Florida and Bay Pines VA, Dr. Clum has been a core faculty involved in the education of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine fellows.

Tara Dall, MD, FNLA

Dr. Tara Dall is a board certified lipidologist with roots in family medicine and training at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She has spent the last 15 years using advanced biomarker testing in the clinical care of patients. She graduated in the inaugural class of Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology in 2005. Her center achieved national recognition as the first fully certified Level II lipid clinic in the United States.

In 2008, Dr. Dall formed the Early Detection Center for heart disease and diabetes near Madison, Wisconsin and served as a clinical associate professor for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Two years later, she brought her fight against heart disease to the web, co-founding Lecturepad.org and FHITtv.org, web platforms that advance clinical understanding and application of advanced lipid and biomarker testing.

For 3 years Dr. Dall served as Chief Medical Officer of Health Diagnostic Laboratory. As an author and educator on biomarker research focused on the role that insulin resistance plays in diabetes prevention she has expanded the education of physicians to prevent chronic disease. She has a special interest in insulin resistance's role in cardiovascular disease, women's heart disease, Autoimmune disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and obesity. She also serves as chief of cardiometabolic education at the non-profit Foundation for Health Improvement and Technology (FHIT).

Known for her passionate delivery of complex medical topics in patient-friendly terms, Dr. Dall is a sought after speaker, traveling the world to present research on advanced biomarkers. She is a also a regular go-to for reporters, appearing on Bloomberg News, CBS Sports, CNN Radio, Reach MD Satellite Radio, and RadioHealth Journal. She was also a regular guest on KTXD-TV's The Broadcast in Dallas, as well as programs on wabcradio.com (Optimal wellness and Forever Young). She continues to practice medicine as a physician founder of AvanceMD Concierge in Richmond, VA which incorporates cutting edge web based technology to the human touch of medicine, providing services to local as well as national and international clients.

What Participants Are Saying:

Both Dr. Dall and Dr. LeVine were excellent, knowledgeable lecturers with plenty of useful information that will help me to care for myself, my family, and my patients. I appreciated their willingness to offer more information when requested. Overall, it was an excellent educational experience. Thank you very much for this great program.

Accreditation

	In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

	Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

	Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity. Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM as needed. Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

	Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

	Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

MOC ABIM

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed. Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) accepts certificates of participation for self-assessment purposes in its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

ITINERARY

DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVE	DEPART
Sun Aug 25	San Juan, Puerto Rico	-	8:30 pm
Mon Aug 26	At Sea - Cruising Lectures 8:00 am-12 Noon; 1:00 pm-4:00 pm*	-	-
Tue Aug 27	Oranjestad, Aruba	8:00 am	9:00 pm
Wed Aug 28	Willemstad, Curacao	8:00 am	8:00 pm
Thu Aug 29	Kralendijk (Bonaire), Antilles	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Fri Aug 30	At Sea - Cruising Lectures 8:00 am-12 Noon; 1:00 pm-4:00 pm*	-	-
Sat Aug 31	Philipsburg, St. Maarten	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Sun Sep 01	San Juan, Puerto Rico	6:00 am	-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

PORTS OF CALL

San Juan, Puerto Rico

As your vessel navigates the deep blue channel into San Juan Bay, you are greeted by the same formidable sight that once deterred empires and pirates like Sir Francis Drake: the stone ramparts of Castillo San Felipe del Morro. While the age of swashbucklers is long past, their wake has left an island of profound national treasures, making San Juan far more than a point of departure—it is a destination demanding its own chapter in your travelogue. We encourage you to bookend your cruise with a few days here, allowing the city’s rhythm to fully envelop you.

**Pre-Cruise Immersion: A Walk Through 500 Years of History**

Arrive a day or two early to decompress and transition into vacation mode. Settle into your accommodations, perhaps a restored colonial hotel within the walled city or a chic beachfront resort in nearby Condado. Your first exploration should be on foot, through the enchanting streets of Old San Juan. The blue-hued adoquín cobblestones, cast from furnace slag and brought over as ballast in Spanish galleons, pave your way through a vibrant grid of pastel-hued townhomes with intricate ironwork balconies overflowing with bougainvillea.

Dedicate your first full day to the UNESCO World Heritage sites that define the city’s skyline. Begin at the six-level citadel of **Castillo San Felipe del Morro**. Walk the sprawling, windswept lawn where soldiers once drilled and children now fly kites, and explore the sentry boxes, barracks, and cannon batteries that guarded the entrance to the Caribbean for centuries. The panoramic views of the Atlantic are simply breathtaking. From there, stroll along the city walls to its larger counterpart, **Castillo San Cristóbal**, a masterpiece of 18th-century military engineering designed to protect against land-based attacks. Venture into its tunnels and stand in the famous “Garita del Diablo” (Devil’s Sentry Box), shrouded in legend.

For lunch, step away from the main thoroughfares and find a local fonda for an authentic taste of *comida criolla*. This is your opportunity to try a classic *mofongo*—a savory mound of mashed plantains, garlic, and olive oil, often filled with succulent pork, shrimp, or chicken. In the afternoon, delve deeper into the city’s heritage. Visit the final resting place of the island’s first governor, Juan Ponce de León, at the magnificent **Catedral de San Juan Bautista**. Nearby, tour **La Casa Blanca**, a fortified residence built for his family in 1521, now a museum offering a glimpse into 16th- and 17th-century life. As evening descends, enjoy a handcrafted cocktail at a rooftop bar overlooking the harbor before indulging in a sophisticated dinner at one of Old San Juan’s celebrated restaurants, where chefs artfully fuse Taíno, Spanish, and African culinary traditions.

**Post-Cruise Exploration: Beyond the City Walls**

After your cruise, with the relaxed pace of the sea still with you, use your extra days to explore the island’s diverse character. Venture beyond the old city to experience modern Puerto Rican life and stunning natural beauty.

One compelling option is a day trip to **El Yunque National Forest**, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. A short drive from San Juan, this lush wonderland offers well-maintained hiking trails that lead you through a canopy of giant ferns and tabonuco trees, past cascading waterfalls, and to observation towers with sweeping views of the coast. The cool, misty air and the symphony of coqui frogs provide a restorative contrast to the sun-drenched city.

For a different kind of cultural immersion, explore the dynamic neighborhood of Santurce. Known for its vibrant street art and murals, Santurce is the city’s creative pulse. Visit the **Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico**, which houses a comprehensive collection of Puerto Rican art from the 17th century to the present. In the evening, experience the energy of **La Placita de Santurce**. A humble farmer’s market by day, it transforms at night into a bustling open-air block party, where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy live music, dance salsa in the streets, and sample food from the surrounding kiosks and restaurants. It’s an authentic, joyous, and unforgettable experience.

Alternatively, you can dedicate your post-cruise time to pure relaxation. The golden sands of Isla Verde and Condado Beach are lined with resorts and beach clubs, offering the perfect setting to unwind with a book and a piña colada—a cocktail famously invented right here in San Juan. Or, for a taste of the island’s most famous export, take a ferry across the bay to Cataño for a tour of the **Casa Bacardí** distillery, where you can learn about the history of rum and master the art of mixing the perfect mojito.

San Juan is a city of layers, where colonial history, vibrant arts, world-class cuisine, and breathtaking nature converge. By extending your stay, you transform your cruise from a simple voyage into a deep, enriching cultural journey, allowing you the time and space to truly connect with the heart and soul of the “Island of Enchantment.”

At Sea - Cruising

Oranjestad, Aruba

Aruba presents a unique Caribbean landscape, trading lush jungle for an arid, desert-like beauty of cacti, rock formations, and its iconic, wind-swept divi-divi trees. The cruise port docks directly in the capital, Oranjestad, a clean and walkable city defined by its brightly colored Dutch colonial architecture. A complimentary open-air trolley makes a convenient loop through the main downtown area, which is filled with high-end retailers and local boutiques.

While the city is charming, Aruba’s primary draw is its magnificent coastline. A short taxi or bus ride north of the port reveals two of the Caribbean’s most celebrated beaches. Eagle Beach is a vast expanse of pristine white sand, consistently ranked among the world's best, offering a more tranquil atmosphere. Adjacent Palm Beach is livelier, lined with resorts, beach bars, and a full spectrum of water sports.

For those seeking an alternative to the beach, the island’s interior offers a compelling look at its rugged terrain. A visit to Arikok National Park showcases a dramatic coastline and caves with ancient Arawak petroglyphs. Closer to the port, the Casibari Rock Formations provide an easily accessible opportunity to climb among massive tonalite boulders for panoramic island views. Aruba offers a polished and safe environment, balancing world-class beach relaxation with accessible and distinctive natural scenery.

Willemstad, Curacao

Willemstad is not just another Caribbean port; its historic core is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a cultural depth that rewards exploration. The city is bisected by St. Anna Bay, and the two sides, Punda and Otrobanda, are connected by the iconic Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. Walking across this floating bridge as it swings open for passing ships is a quintessential Willemstad experience.

Punda is home to the famous Handelskade, the waterfront row of brightly colored, 18th-century Dutch colonial buildings that form the island's signature image. Its gridded streets are filled with shops, galleries, and cafes, along with the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the Americas. Across the bay, Otrobanda (“the other side”) offers a more residential feel with a maze of winding alleys. It is also the location of the Kura Hulanda Museum, a powerful and essential institution that chronicles the transatlantic slave trade and its profound impact on the region.

While the city itself is the main attraction, Curacao’s renowned beaches require transportation. A taxi or pre-arranged tour is necessary to reach them. For a full-service beach club atmosphere, Mambo Beach is a popular choice. For more natural beauty, the island's west coast (Westpunt) features stunning coves like Kenepa Grandi and Cas Abao, known for their turquoise water and dramatic cliffs. A visit to the Curacao Liqueur Distillery offers a brief, flavorful diversion for a taste of the island's famous spirit.

Kralendijk (Bonaire), Antilles

Bonaire's identity is inextricably linked to the sea. The entire coastline is a protected national marine park, a pioneering effort in conservation that has preserved one of the Caribbean's most vibrant underwater ecosystems. This makes world-class snorkeling and diving remarkably accessible, often just steps from the shore. The main town, Kralendijk, is a clean, quiet, and walkable port. Its main street, Kaya Grandi, is lined with colorful Dutch-Caribbean architecture housing boutiques and galleries, while waterfront cafes offer a tranquil spot to watch sailboats in the bay.

While the town is pleasant, the island's true allure lies in its natural state. A short taxi ride can take you to a nearby beach for an easy snorkel, or to the southern tip to see the striking contrast of white salt pans, blue water, and the iconic pink flamingos of the Pekelmeer Sanctuary. Bonaire is not a destination for high-energy thrills or extensive historical sites; it is a place to slow down and immerse yourself in a pristine natural environment. It offers a genuine, low-key Caribbean experience for those who appreciate the beauty of the world beneath the waves.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

A long stretch of white sand at Great Bay Beach in Philipsburg. Turquoise waters and beachfront hotels sit beneath rolling green hills, just a short walk from the St. Maarten cruise pier.

St. Maarten offers a unique geopolitical curiosity: a 37-square-mile island divided between the Netherlands and France. While the cruise pier in Philipsburg (Dutch side) is often crowded with multiple mega-ships, the island’s dual personality allows for a highly customizable day if you plan strategically.

Philipsburg itself is the commercial engine. Front Street is lined with duty-free jewelry and electronics stores; while convenient for shoppers, it can feel somewhat manufactured. For a more relaxed immediate option, the boardwalk along Great Bay offers decent beach bars and a view of the ships, though the water clarity here lags behind the rest of the island.

To experience the island's true charm, we recommend crossing the border to the French side. The atmosphere shifts perceptibly in Marigot, with its open-air markets and colonial architecture, though it has been slower to recover from past hurricanes than the Dutch side. For the sophisticated traveler, the village of Grand Case is the highlight. Known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, it features exceptional French-Creole cuisine in open-air "lolos" (local barbecue stands) and high-end bistros alike.

Regarding beaches, you have distinct choices. Maho Beach offers the famous, adrenaline-fueled spectacle of jumbo jets landing just overhead—it is noisy, crowded, and absolutely unique. For a classic European beach day, head to Orient Bay on the French side for white sand and upscale beach clubs.

A critical note on logistics: Traffic on St. Maarten can be notoriously heavy, particularly in the late afternoon. If venturing to the French side, allow ample buffer time for the return trip to Philipsburg.

Aerial view of Little Bay Beach in St. Maarten, featuring upscale seaside resorts and white sands. The calm, azure water and verdant mountains create a picturesque tropical shore excursion.

Wide aerial view of Philipsburg, St. Maarten, showing the colorful town nestled between the deep blue Atlantic and a bright turquoise bay, surrounded by lush green hills and the cruise port.

Aerial top-down view of a red kayak gliding through crystal-clear turquoise water in St. Maarten. The vibrant, translucent sea reveals rocky reefs below, perfect for a tranquil eco-adventure.

A golden sunset over a peaceful bay in St. Maarten, filled with sailboats and catamarans. Lush tropical gardens and a seaside resort frame the shimmering Caribbean waters at dusk.

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Outside Spacious Oceanview (4M)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.

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Outside Oceanview Stateroom (1N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

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Outside Oceanview Stateroom (2N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

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Outside Oceanview Stateroom (3N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

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Outside Oceanview Stateroom (8N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

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Inside

Interior Stateroom (4V)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 256 sq. ft.

429.00
per person

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Inside Spacious Promenade View Interior (1Q)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Stateroom: 340 sq. ft.

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Inside Spacious Interior (1R)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 338 sq. ft.

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Inside Promenade View Interior (1T)
A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 169 sq. ft.

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Inside Interior Stateroom (1V)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 150 sq. ft.

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Inside Interior Stateroom (2V)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 150 sq. ft.

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Inside Interior Stateroom (3V)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 150 sq. ft.

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Inside Interior Stateroom (6V)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 150 sq. ft.

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Port Charges, Taxes & Fees of 248.39 are not included in the per person fares displayed above.

A deposit of 250.00 per person is due to reserve your stateroom.

3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing

Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market-rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.

CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.

Cruise Cancellation Policy:

May 28, 2019: 25% of total price*

Jun 12, 2019: 50% of total price*

Jun 26, 2019: 75% of total price*

► CURRENT
Jul 26, 2019: No refund except for Taxes/fees

When reserving your stateroom, please confirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund

FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

Protect Your Trip with Allianz Travel Insurance

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can give you flexibility and support when your trip doesn’t go quite as planned. From unexpected flight issues to covered trip cancellations, travel emergencies, and more, travel insurance can help you manage unforeseen events that may impact your trip—giving you peace of mind from the moment you book your trip through your return home.

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Why Protect your Trip?

Whether you’re planning your next trip or you recently booked one, travel insurance can help smooth over many unexpected travel glitches—while putting your mind at ease, knowing you’re off the hook for covered expenses that could arise from them.

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can provide you benefits and professional support when a covered situation comes up before or during your trip. The following examples may qualify for benefits:

Cancelling your trip after unexpectedly becoming too sick to travel
Taking care of a sick or injured traveling companion
Having to end your trip early due to a family emergency
Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
Needing to buy personal items if your luggage is lost or stolen
Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

You also can contact our travel protection partner Allianz Global Assistance’s 24/7, award-winning customer service for on-the-go assistance with issues like a medical emergency, replacing your lost passport, or making reservations around the world. To be eligible for a time-sensitive waiver of pre-existing medical condition exclusions, purchase your travel insurance plan within 14 days of initial trip deposit (other purchase requirements and conditions apply). Specific plan benefits may vary. Please review your plan details for more information.

What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can protect you before and during your trip—keeping you, your loved ones, and your travel budget safer. Benefits vary by plan, and these are brief descriptions. Please read your plan documents for details.

TRIP CANCELLATION

Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
Your parent or child requires hospitalization
You need to attend the birth of a family member’s child
You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
A family member has a qualifying injury and needs your care
A covered emergency, like a fire or flood, makes your home uninhabitable

TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
You lose a filling and need immediate dental treatment*

*A sublimit and maximum apply for this benefit. Check your plan documents for details.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
Ongoing medical monitoring
Payment guarantee
Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

Missed connecting flights
Lost/stolen travel documents
Pre-trip information
Prescription replacements

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Our Promise to You

When you purchase any Allianz Travel Insurance plan, you automatically get 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to review your policy documents. Within that period, you can cancel your plan for a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as long as you haven’t filed a claim or departed on your trip.

Need Help Along the Way?

Contact Allianz Global Assistance’s award-winning team of travel experts. Call anytime for assistance navigating travel mishaps overseas or in the U.S.—or help with everything from reporting lost baggage to locating emergency medical treatment. They can also help you replace passports, refer you to legal assistance, secure cash from home in case of emergency, and guarantee payment when you need to be admitted to a hospital, in some instances.

Contact Allianz Global Assistance

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1-804-281-5700 (outside of the U.S., call collect)

File or Track a Claim

It’s easy and convenient to file and track a claim, upload documents, and more online. Start your claim using your email address or policy number.

File a Claim

If you need help filing a claim or understanding the claims process, visit the Allianz Global Assistance Claims Center.

Update Your Plan

If you need to update your travel insurance plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, please contact us or manage your plan online so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply including for pre-existing medical conditions. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance or its affiliates. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.

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Before and After your cruise

DREAMCATCHER by DW

2009 Cll España, San Juan, 00911, Puerto Rico

The inside of one of the en-suite bathrooms at San Juan's DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW.

The inside of one of the many beautifully designed suites at San Juan's DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW.

The interior of one of the impeccably decorated suites at the DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW.

The private balcony attached to one of the suites at the DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW in San Juan.

Three tacos lovingly crafted by the kitchen staff at the DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW's courtyard. The centerpiece of the space is a blue fountain.

The exterior of the DREAMCATCHER Hotel by DW. An image of a dove is painted on the wall of the building, to the left of some text that says "The Dreamcatcher".

A Design-Forward Boutique Hotel

Nestled in Ocean Park’s charming beach neighborhood, DREAMCATCHER is a multi-award winning full-service boutique hotel just a block from the beach and ten minutes by car to historic Old San Juan. Each of the hotel’s 19 suites are unique and thoughtfully designed to be both relaxed and reenergizing. Guests also have the opportunity to delight in the dappled light of a plant-strewn private courtyard, go snorkeling off Escambron beach, unwind with an in-room massage, chase hidden waterfalls with a local guide, and end the day with yoga under the stars.

https://www.dreamerswelcome.com/dreamcatcher

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

100 Brumbaugh Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901

A common area with seating inside the Hotel Rumbao. The floors are covered in checkered tile and an interesting painting hangs on the wall.

The pool at the Hotel Rumbao in San Juan. The water and the sky are both lovely shades of blue.

One of the bars at the Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. A large image of a woman wearing sunglasses hangs on a wall at the back of the room.

The inside of one of the guest rooms at the Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

An exterior shot of the Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. This image was taken prior to the hotel's rebrand, when it was still known as the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel.

The Newly Upgraded Historic Heart of Old San Juan

Previously known as the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel, the Hotel Rumbao San Juan is situated in the heart of historic and romantic old San Juan. The property is ideally located on the waterfront, just a few moments from the docking point of grand cruise ships and just steps away from world-class shopping, dining and entertainment. A myriad of restaurants, art galleries, museums and upscale stores will suit any taste. Plus, the Hotel Rumbao is only six miles from the International Airport; so you can spend your time relaxing, not traveling. Guests here will enjoy a unique combination of modern comforts and old-world charms.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sjutx-hotel-rumbao-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

1055 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

A tile-covered section of the spa at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel.

A massage room at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. It looks like it's been set up for a couples massage.

A restaurant inside the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The interior design is decadent, featuring large wooden roundtables and plush booth seating.

A restaurant inside the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. A lovely view of the water is seen through the restaurant's large windows.

A guest room at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

San Juan’s Premier Luxury Beachfront Resort

A monument to classic Spanish Revival architecture, this historic landmark is widely regarded as one of the Caribbean's finest resorts. Since opening its doors in 1919, Condado Vanderbilt has been the destination of choice for generations of heads of state, captains of industry and Hollywood royalty – creating a rarefied atmosphere of sophistication, elegance and grace.

https://www.condadovanderbilt.com/

Bookable Tours & Activities

Browse and book tours, excursions, and activities through our partner Viator.

San Juan Tours & Activities

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Stephen R. Clum, MD, PhD

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Protect Your Trip with Allianz Travel Insurance

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Why Protect your Trip?

What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

TRIP CANCELLATION

TRIP INTERRUPTION

TRAVEL DELAY

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

BAGGAGE DELAY

CHANGE FEE

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Our Promise to You

Need Help Along the Way?

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Before and After your cruise

DREAMCATCHER by DW

A Design-Forward Boutique Hotel

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Newly Upgraded Historic Heart of Old San Juan

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

San Juan’s Premier Luxury Beachfront Resort

Bookable Tours & Activities

San Juan Tours & Activities

Contact Our Travel Agents to Book Now.

Diabetes, Lipidology, Pulmonary Medicine, and
Critical Care