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Primary Care & Cardiology;
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine & Leadership

7-Night Eastern Caribbean & CocoCay Cruise
Round-trip Miami, Florida
April 25 - May 02, 2026
Royal Caribbean's <em>Icon of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$995.00 for Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, & Attorneys
$795.00 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
$595.00 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Topics for Dr. Gauer:
  1. Heart Failure - 2 hours
    • Define pathophysiologic mechanism of heart failure.
    • Describe acute clinical signs and symptoms used to diagnose heart failure.
    • Interpret diagnostic tests used in evaluation of heart failure, including natriuretic peptides, echocardiography, chest radiograph and ECG findings.
    • Differentiate between heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF), based on current ACC/AHA and the ESC classifications.
    • Identify guideline-directed medical therapies for heart failure including beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, ARNIs, MRAs and SGLT2 inhibitors.
    • Outline indications for advanced therapies such as cardiac resynchronization therapy, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.
    • Discuss common approaches to common complications associated with heart failure to include hypotension, worsening heart failure, and worsening kidney function.
  2. Syncope - 1 hour
    • Define syncope and distinguish it from other causes of transient loss of consciousness.
    • Describe the major pathophysiological categories of syncope, including reflex (neurally mediated), orthostatic, and cardiac causes.
    • Identify high-risk features in the history, physical examination, and ECG that suggest a cardiac or life-threatening cause of syncope.
    • Perform a focused evaluation of a patient presenting with syncope, including history-taking, orthostatic vital signs, and appropriate diagnostic testing.
    • Interpret key diagnostic studies used in syncope evaluation, including ECG, prolonged electrocardiogram monitoring, echocardiogram, and tilt-table testing.
    • Outline evidence-based management strategies for common syncope including vasovagal, orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac.
    • Recognize red flags that warrant urgent evaluation.
  3. Palpitations - 1 hour
    • Define palpitations and describe common patient-reported symptoms and descriptors.
    • Identify common etiologies of palpitations, including cardiac, psychiatric, metabolic, and substance-related causes.
    • Differentiate life-threatening causes of palpitations from benign etiologies using clinical features and initial diagnostic testing.
    • Outline evidence-based diagnostic approach to patients presenting with palpitations, including history, physical examination, ECG, ambulatory monitoring, and laboratory testing.
    • Interpret common arrhythmias associated with palpitations.
    • Develop individualized management plans based on underlying etiology, symptom burden, and risk stratification.
    • Recognize red flags that require urgent or emergent referral.
    • Incorporate recent advances and guidelines into the clinical evaluation and long-term management of patients presenting with palpitations.
  4. 2025 Update on Hypertension and Evaluation of Severely Elevated Blood Pressure - 1 hour
    • Discuss hypertensive terminology to include severe asymptomatic hypertension and hypertensive emergency.
    • Identify key clinical features and signs of target-organ damage including neurologic, cardiac, renal, and vascular manifestation.
    • Recognize high-risk presentations such as hypertensive encephalopathy, acute aortic dissection, acute pulmonary edema, and acute renal failure.
    • Interpret relevant diagnostic studies to confirm target-organ damage.
    • Discuss appropriate intravenous antihypertensive agents based on the clinical scenario and comorbidities.
    • Discuss appropriate management of severe asymptomatic hypertension in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
  5. ECGs Not to Miss - 1 hour
    • Apply a systematic approach to ECG interpretation that enhances diagnostic confidence.
    • Recognize high-risk ECG findings associated with life-threatening cardiac conditions.
    • Detect arrhythmias with significant clinical implications.
    • Recognize conduction system abnormalities.
    • Distinguish ECG findings caused by non-cardiac conditions.
  6. Atrial Fibrillation - 1 hour
    • Describe the pathophysiology and epidemiology of atrial fibrillation (AF), including key risk factors and disease progression.
    • Review the classifications of AF.
    • Recognize the clinical presentation of AF.
    • Discuss initial management of AF and selection of rate control agents.
    • Differentiate rate versus rhythm control strategies and apply evidence-based indications for each.
    • Interpret and apply risk stratification tools to guide anticoagulation decisions.
    • Compare pharmacologic efficacy and safety profiles of available oral anticoagulants, including warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
    • Recognize and manage bleeding risk and complications associated with anticoagulation use.
    • Evaluate perioperative and procedural anticoagulation management, including bridging strategies when necessary.
  7. Review of Top Influential Clinical Trials - 1 hour

Dr. Martin's Topics

  1. My Errors in Medicine Can Help You.
  2. Chief Complaint of Chest Pain, So Now How Do I Work It Up?
  3. A "Breathtaking Lecture," Asthma and COPD Updates.
  4. "Stop Coughing on Me!" Pneumonia and Bronchitis Updates.
  5. Does Patient Experience Matter?
  6. Is it ONLY a Skin and Soft Tissue Infection?
  7. "THIS is COVID Jeopardy!"
  8. Applying Leadership Literature to Medicine

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

Robert Gauer, MD

Robert Gauer, MD

Hospitalist Faculty, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, NC
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine with Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine
  • Author of over 60 peer-reviewed publications
  • Former Associate Director, Army's Largest Familiy Medicine Residency Program

Dr. Robert Gauer earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at DeWitt Army Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, completed a Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of North Carolina, and holds a Designation of Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine. Dr. Gauer has held leadership roles in graduate medical education, including service as Associate Director of Residency Training for the Army’s largest Family Medicine program. He currently serves as hospitalist faculty with the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he remains clinically active in emergency medicine at Level III and IV trauma centers, ensuring a continued integration of evidence-based practice into both teaching and patient care.

Dr. Gauer’s professional focus is graduate medical education, where he is dedicated to the training and mentorship of residents, medical students, pharmacy students, and advanced practice provider trainees. His clinical expertise encompasses the management of complex inpatient medical conditions, with particular interests in cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, environmental medicine, diabetes, and hematology. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts contributing to evidence-based clinical practice and serves as a peer reviewer for several leading journals, including The Journal of Family Practice, American Family Physician, BMJ, and JAMA. Beyond his academic and clinical roles, he enjoys international travel, cultural exploration, and European sports cars.

Daniel R. Martin, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAAEM

Daniel R. Martin, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAAEM

Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine & Internal Medicine
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Daniel R. Martin, MD, MBA, is a Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is a distinguished educator who has served in numerous leadership roles, including as the former Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Emergency Medicine and as the longtime Program Director for both the Emergency Medicine-Internal Medicine and the Categorical Emergency Medicine residency programs.

Dr. Martin received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Indiana University and later earned an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Iowa and his Emergency Medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served as Chief Resident.

His clinical and research interests include the treatment of infectious diseases in the emergency department, cognitive errors in medicine, leadership, and the patient experience. In recognition of his extensive contributions to the field, he has received numerous accolades, including the Ohio ACEP Bill Hall Award for Service (2019) and the Woody Hayes Leadership Award (2025). He remains an active leader in national organizations and has been an Ohio ACEP Counselor since 1995.
What Participants Are Saying:
Excellent presentations by both speakers. Very useful for real life clinical application.

Accreditation

 Joint 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.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses:  Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 16 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 MOC

 

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.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 16 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

Sailing in late April offers an excellent opportunity to experience the Eastern Caribbean with reliable weather and warm waters. This seven-night roundtrip from Miami balances three days at sea with visits to three distinct ports. Because this itinerary features significant time onboard, the sheer scale of the Icon of the Seas becomes a primary feature; the ship is designed with distinct neighborhoods that allow travelers to find their preferred atmosphere, from lively entertainment hubs to quieter, adult-focused enclaves.

The route visits St. Maarten, where the bustling capital of Philipsburg sits along a scenic sand arc, offering access to the island’s dual Dutch and French heritage. In St. Thomas, the port of Charlotte Amalie presents a mix of high-end commerce and Danish colonial history. The voyage concludes at CocoCay, a private island destination designed specifically for a curated beach experience, ranging from high-energy water parks to expansive freshwater lagoons. This is a polished itinerary suited for those who appreciate modern ship engineering alongside classic Caribbean destinations.

For more details, see our port-by-port descriptions below the itinerary table.

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sat Apr 25 Miami, Florida - 4:30 pm
Sun Apr 26 At Sea - Cruising
Lectures 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM*
- -
Mon Apr 27 At Sea - Cruising
Lectures 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM*
- -
Tue Apr 28 Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed Apr 29 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 7:00 am 2:30 pm
Thu Apr 30 At Sea - Cruising
Lectures 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM*
- -
Fri May 01 Coco Cay, Bahamas 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Sat May 02 Miami, Florida 6:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Cruise Itinerary Map

PORTS OF CALL

Miami, Florida

Miami is frequently misunderstood as merely a neon-lit transit hub for Caribbean voyages. However, to bypass this city is to miss one of the most culturally distinct and energetic metropolises in North America. Miami functions less like a standard American city and more like a capital of the Americas—a sophisticated, humid, and vibrant crossroads where the Global South meets the U.S. mainland. For the discerning traveler, we strongly advise arriving at least two days prior to embarkation. This buffer not only mitigates travel delays but allows you to acclimate to the tropical rhythm and explore a destination that offers far more than just cruise terminals and nightclubs.

**The Neighborhoods: A Study in Contrasts**

Miami is a collection of distinct enclaves, each with a unique personality. Understanding the geography is key to a successful visit, as traffic can be significant.

* **South Beach (The Art Deco District):** This is the Miami of popular imagination. While Ocean Drive can be crowded and tourist-centric, its architectural significance is genuine. The Art Deco Historic District contains the world's largest concentration of 1930s resort architecture. **Our honest advice:** Visit in the early morning (before 10:00 AM). The light is perfect for photography, the streets are quiet, and you can appreciate the pastel geometry without the overwhelming crowds. For the beach itself, head to the "South of Fifth" area for a more refined, quieter experience, or north to Mid-Beach for wider sands.

* **Little Havana:** Just west of downtown, this neighborhood is the emotional heart of the Cuban diaspora. While tour buses frequent Calle Ocho, the area retains an authentic soul. The experience here is sensory: the slap of dominoes at Máximo Gómez Park, the scent of tobacco, and the omnipresent music. Do not look for fine dining here; look for authenticity. Order a *cortadito* (sweetened espresso with steamed milk) from a *ventanita* (walk-up window) and watch the neighborhood wake up. It is a simple, inexpensive ritual that connects you to the local culture better than any guided tour.

* **Wynwood & The Design District:** These adjacent neighborhoods represent Miami's rapid evolution. Wynwood, formerly a warehouse district, is now an open-air museum of street art. The Wynwood Walls are the curated center, but the surrounding streets offer blocks of stunning, large-scale murals. Just north lies the Design District, a sharp contrast of ultra-luxury retail and modern architecture. Even if you aren't shopping for high-end fashion, the area is worth a walk for its public art installations and some of the city's best chef-driven restaurants.

* **Coconut Grove & Coral Gables:** For those seeking a break from the high energy, these southern neighborhoods offer lush canopies of banyan trees and historic charm. Coral Gables, built in the 1920s, feels like a Mediterranean dream with its plazas and fountains. The Venetian Pool, carved from a coral rock quarry, is a unique historic swimming hole worth seeing.

**Cultural & Historic Highlights**

If you visit only one paid attraction, make it the **Vizcaya Museum & Gardens**. Built by industrialist James Deering in 1916, this Italian Renaissance-style villa on Biscayne Bay is a stunning preservation of the Gilded Age. The interiors are opulent, but the formal gardens—fighting back the encroaching mangroves—are the true highlight. It provides a serene counter-narrative to the modern glass skyline.

For nature lovers, **Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden** in Coral Gables offers a world-class collection of rare tropical plants. It is a sprawling, peaceful expanse that feels miles away from the urban core.

**The Culinary Landscape**

Miami’s food scene has matured significantly, recently earning its first Michelin Guide.

* **Stone Crabs:** If you are visiting between mid-October and mid-May, Florida Stone Crab is the regional delicacy. **Joe’s Stone Crab** in South Beach is the institution. It does not take reservations for the main dining room, and wait times can be excessive. **Tip:** Go for lunch to avoid the longest queues, or visit Joe’s Take Away next door for the same food in a casual setting (and take it to the beach).
* **Cuban & Latin:** Beyond the famous Versailles (which is great for the atmosphere), try **Sanguich de Miami** on Calle Ocho for an elevated take on the classic Cuban sandwich. The city also boasts exceptional Peruvian cuisine; look for fresh ceviche and *lomo saltado* in the Brickell or Wynwood areas.

**A Suggested Unhurried Itinerary (Pre-Cruise)**

This two-day plan focuses on quality over quantity, minimizing cross-town traffic.

* **Day 1: The Mainland Mix (Culture & Art)**
* **Morning:** Start in Little Havana. Grab a coffee and a *pastelito* (guava pastry) at a walk-up window. Walk Calle Ocho to see the Domino Park and cigar rollers.
* **Late Morning/Lunch:** Take a ride-share to Wynwood. Walk the mural-lined streets. Have a casual lunch at a taco spot or Asian food hall in the area.
* **Afternoon:** Head north to the Design District. Browse the architecture and public art. If you enjoy museums, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is here and free to enter.
* **Evening:** Dinner in Brickell or Downtown. Enjoy the skyline views by the Miami River.

* **Day 2: Coastal History & Elegance**
* **Morning:** Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Arrive right at opening (9:30 AM) to beat the heat and crowds. Spend 2-3 hours exploring the house and grounds.
* **Lunch:** Head to Coconut Grove for a relaxed lunch under the tree canopy. It’s a short drive from Vizcaya.
* **Afternoon:** Transit to South Beach. Walk the Art Deco district. If you want beach time, rent a chair and umbrella South of Fifth.
* **Evening:** Enjoy a seafood dinner in the South of Fifth neighborhood, which offers excellent dining without the chaotic noise of central Ocean Drive.

**Practical Considerations for the Traveler**

* **Transportation:** Miami is a sprawling car city. Public transit (Metrorail/Metromover) is useful only within the downtown/Brickell core. For everywhere else, Uber or Lyft are essential. If you are staying in South Beach, you can walk locally, but you will need a car to reach the mainland.
* **Traffic:** Traffic can be severe, particularly crossing the causeways between Miami Beach and the mainland during rush hour. Always pad your travel time by 20-30 minutes.
* **Weather:** It is tropical. Sudden, intense rain showers are common, especially in summer and fall. They usually pass quickly. Pack breathable fabrics and a compact umbrella.
* **The Brightline:** If you are combining your cruise with a stay in Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, the Brightline high-speed train is a game-changer. It connects these cities directly to downtown Miami in comfort, avoiding the stress of I-95.

By treating Miami as a destination rather than a doorway, you add a rich, multi-cultural layer to your vacation before you even step aboard the ship.

At Sea - Cruising

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

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.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

Charlotte Amalie is the heavy hitter of Caribbean cruising—energetic, scenic, and frequently crowded. While often marketed solely as a duty-free shopping haven, the island offers substantial rewards for those willing to look past the jewelry stores lining Main Street. The town itself is a steep amphitheater of red-roofed Danish colonial buildings rising from the harbor. For history buffs, a walk up the "99 Steps" (built from ship ballast bricks) or a visit to the red-walled Fort Christian provides context often missed by the average shopper.

Most visitors are here for the water. Magens Bay is the headline attraction—a heart-shaped, protected cove that is visually stunning but often packed with fellow cruisers. For a more relaxed experience with superior snorkeling, we recommend Sapphire Beach or the pristine, protected sands of Smith Bay Park (Lindquist Beach). If your ship docks at Havensight, the Skyride to Paradise Point offers the classic Caribbean vista and a convenient spot for a local Bushwacker cocktail.

Crucial Logistics: St. Thomas has two distinct cruise piers: Havensight (closer to town/Skyride) and Crown Bay (further west). Be sure to check your docking location, as it dictates your walking options. Traffic in Charlotte Amalie can be gridlocked in the afternoons; always pad your return time. Getting around is best done via "safari" taxis—converted open-air trucks. They are efficient and affordable, but confirm the fare before boarding. For those who have visited St. Thomas before, the ferry to neighboring St. John offers a quieter, more natural escape, though it requires careful time management.

Coco Cay, Bahamas

Coco Cay is a private destination engineered specifically for leisure rather than cultural immersion. While it lacks the authenticity of a historic Bahamian settlement, it excels at providing a frictionless, high-quality beach day. The island is zoned by energy level: the Thrill Waterpark features high-adrenaline slides and wave pools, while the massive Oasis Lagoon offers a lively resort-pool atmosphere.

For a more sophisticated experience away from the high-energy crowds, the Coco Beach Club is the standout option. Though it requires a significant additional fee, the access to an infinity pool, elevated dining, and overwater cabanas offers a necessary respite from the island's busier sectors. If you prefer a standard beach day without the upcharge, Chill Island provides ample seating and calm waters. Treat this stop as a polished extension of the ship’s amenities—a safe, clean, and highly managed environment designed purely for relaxation and aquatic fun.

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

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 and take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

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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: Fares displayed above are subject to availabilty and to change until reserved with a deposit or full payment. While the fares listed can sell out (i.e. are "subject to availability"), they generally remain available until 90 days before sailing, at which time they convert to typically higher, market rates. Market Rates offered directly by the cruise line and quoted by our agents are also subject to availability and to change at any time prior to depositing on your stateroom. Those rates are capacity and revenue controlled 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:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm 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.

For an instant quote:

  1. Simply provide a few short details about your trip
  2. Review the available protection plans
  3. Enjoy the peace of mind you deserve
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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

Phone (24/7):
1-800-284-8300 (within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
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

Mandarin Oriental, Miami

500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131

The Best of Both Worlds in Miami

The Mandarin Oriental, Miami is perfectly situated to allow guests to make the most of one of the world's most charismatic and exciting destinations. Whether you are traveling for business, leisure, or both, there's simply no better destination. Elegant, contemporary rooms and suites all feature private balconies with stunning views. A spa and lush open spaces allow for ultimate relaxation in this tranquil oasis, all with Miami's legendary vibrancy on its doorstep.

https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/miami/brickell-key

InterContinental Miami, an IHG Hotel

100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

Miami's Bayfront Icon

Miami starts here. Built around Henry Moore’s famous sculpture “The Spindle,” InterContinental Miami hotel lies along the downtown waterfront with the city’s business centers and famous beaches both within easy reach. To complement a premier hotel experience, you’ll find a one-of-a-kind schedule of events and bayside happenings including culinary pop-ups, salsa dancing, art shows, yoga, and so much more.

https://www.icmiamihotel.com/

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon

777 NW 57th Ave, Miami, FL 33126

A Stone’s Throw from Miami’s Airport

This hotel is only 10 minutes from Miami Airport via a free shuttle that also serves Waterford Business Park at Blue Lagoon. Local bites are within walking distance and the hotel is within only 12 miles of the city center, Port of Miami, and Miami Beach. Wake up to a free hot breakfast and enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool!

http://www.hamptoninnmiamiairport.com/

Before and After your cruise

Things To Do in Miami

Miami needs no introduction. Florida's premier tourist destination could entertain a visitor for weeks on end, so deciding what to do during a short stay can be daunting. Here are a few experiences that we think would be worth your while:

Questions?
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We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.

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Program last modified: December 30, 2025