Research School-Based Assignment on cruise options for the Gingerland Secondary

School graduating class.

Cruise 1: MSC Virtuosa

1. Embarkment and Disembarkment

• Embarkment Date: December 28, 2025

• Disembarkment Date: January 4, 2026

• Itinerary:

Day Port of Call Date

1 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe December 28, 2025

2 Road Town, Tortola (BVI) December 29, 2025

3 Philipsburg, St. Maarten December 30, 2025

4 Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis December 31, 2025

5 St. John’s, Antigua January 1, 2026

6 Day at Sea January 2, 2026

7 Fort-de-France, Martinique January 3, 2026

8 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe January 4, 2026

2. Cabin (Room) Prices

Price Per Person:

• Interior Cabin: $1,412.67

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $4,238.01

• Ocean View Cabin: $1,619.34

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $4,858.02

3. Basic Ship Details

• Entertainment: Broadway-style shows, live music, waterparks, sports

facilities, and themed parties.

• Food and Drinks: Buffet, specialty dining options, and complimentary

non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks and specialty dining packages are

 extra.

• Included in Fare: Accommodation, meals in main dining areas, most onboard

activities, and shows.

• Extra Costs: Specialty restaurants, premium drinks packages, spa treatments,

and shore excursions.

4. Air Travel

Route Options to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe:

Option 1: Nevis → Antigua → Guadeloupe

● Route: Nevis → Antigua → Pointe-à-Pitre

• Airlines: LIAT (Nevis to Antigua), Air Antilles (Antigua to Pointe-à-Pitre)

• Estimated Cost: $350 per person round trip.

Option 2: Nevis → Barbados → Guadeloupe

● Route: Nevis → Barbados → Pointe-à-Pitre

● Airlines: Caribbean Airlines (Nevis to Barbados), Air Antilles (Barbados to
Pointe-à-Pitre)
● Estimated Cost: $400 per person round trip.

5. Hotel Costs in Guadeloupe

Suggested Accommodations (3 options):

1. La Créole Beach Hotel: $200 per night (pool, beachfront, breakfast included).

2. Hotel Village Soleil: $150 per night (breakfast included, close to the port).

3. Auberge de la Vieille Tour: $250 per night (luxury stay with sea view,

breakfast included).

Cruise 2: Royal Caribbean

1. Embarkment and Disembarkment

• Embarkment Date: December 27, 2025

• Disembarkment Date: January 3, 2026

 • Itinerary:

Day Port of Call Date

1 Colon, Panama December 27, 2025

2 Day at Sea December 28, 2025

3 Cartagena, Colombia December 29, 2025

4 Aruba December 30, 2025

5 Bonaire December 31, 2025

6 Curacao January 1, 2026

7 Day at Sea January 2, 2026

8 Colon, Panama January 3, 2026

2. Cabin (Room) Prices

Price Per Person:

• Interior Cabin: $996

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $2,988

• Ocean View Cabin: $1,196

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $3,588

3. Basic Ship Details

• Entertainment: Ice-skating shows, rock climbing, water slides, and live

performances.

• Food and Drinks: Complimentary main dining and buffet meals, limited

non-alcoholic beverages. Specialty dining and alcoholic drinks packages cost

extra.

• Included in Fare: Room, main dining meals, onboard entertainment, and

activities.

• Extra Costs: Shore excursions, Wi-Fi packages, spa treatments, and premium
 dining options.

4. Air Travel

Route Options to Colon, Panama:

• Option 1: Nevis → Barbados → Panama City → Colon

• Estimated Cost: $600 per person round trip.

• Option 2: Nevis → Antigua → Panama City → Colon

• Estimated Cost: $700 per person round trip.

5. Hotel Costs in Panama

Suggested Accommodations (3 options):

1. Hyatt Place Panama City: $180 per night (includes breakfast and free Wi-Fi).

2. Radisson Colon 2000: $150 per night (close to the port, free breakfast).

3. Marriott Panama: $200 per night (luxury amenities, pool, and gym access).

*Recommendation:

Based on the costs and convenience, the MSC Virtuosa offers a Caribbean-focused itinerary
that eliminates the need for a U.S. visa, aligning well with the graduating class’s
requirements.

Cruise 1: MSC Virtuosa

1. Embarkment and Disembarkment

• Embarkment Date: December 28, 2025

• Disembarkment Date: January 4, 2026

• Itinerary:

Day Port of Call Date

1 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe December 28, 2025

2 Road Town, Tortola (BVI) December 29, 2025

3 Philipsburg, St. Maarten December 30, 2025

4 Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis December 31, 2025

5 St. John’s, Antigua January 1, 2026

6 Day at Sea January 2, 2026

7 Fort-de-France, Martinique January 3, 2026

8 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe January 4, 2026

2. Cabin (Room) Prices

Price Per Person:

• Interior Cabin: $1,412.67

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $4,238.01

• Ocean View Cabin: $1,619.34

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $4,858.02

3. Basic Ship Details

• Entertainment: Broadway-style shows, live music, waterparks, sports

facilities, and themed parties.

• Food and Drinks: Buffet, specialty dining options, and complimentary

non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks and specialty dining packages are

extra.

• Included in Fare: Accommodation, meals in main dining areas, most onboard

activities, and shows.

• Extra Costs: Specialty restaurants, premium drinks packages, spa treatments,

and shore excursions.

4. Air Travel

Route Options to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe:

Option 1:

• Route: St. Kitts → Antigua → Pointe-à-Pitre

• Airline: LIAT
 • Estimated Cost: $300 per person round trip.

Option 2:

• Route: St. Kitts → Barbados → Pointe-à-Pitre

• Airline: Caribbean Airlines

• Estimated Cost: $350 per person round trip.

5. Hotel Costs in Guadeloupe

Suggested Accommodations (3 options):

1. La Créole Beach Hotel: $200 per night (pool, beachfront, breakfast included).

2. Hotel Village Soleil: $150 per night (breakfast included, close to the port).

3. Auberge de la Vieille Tour: $250 per night (luxury stay with sea view,

breakfast included).

Cruise 2: Royal Caribbean

1. Embarkment and Disembarkment

• Embarkment Date: December 27, 2025

• Disembarkment Date: January 3, 2026

• Itinerary:

Day Port of Call Date

1 Colon, Panama December 27, 2025

2 Day at Sea December 28, 2025

3 Cartagena, Colombia December 29, 2025

4 Aruba December 30, 2025

5 Bonaire December 31, 2025

6 Curacao January 1, 2026

7 Day at Sea January 2, 2026

8 Colon, Panama January 3, 2026

2. Cabin (Room) Prices

Price Per Person:

• Interior Cabin: $996

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $2,988

• Ocean View Cabin: $1,196

• Total for 3 People (1 adult + 2 teens): $3,588

3. Basic Ship Details

• Entertainment: Ice-skating shows, rock climbing, water slides, and live

performances.

• Food and Drinks: Complimentary main dining and buffet meals, limited

non-alcoholic beverages. Specialty dining and alcoholic drinks packages cost

extra.

• Included in Fare: Room, main dining meals, onboard entertainment, and

activities.

• Extra Costs: Shore excursions, Wi-Fi packages, spa treatments, and premium

dining options.

4. Air Travel

Route Options to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe (MSC Virtuosa):

Option 1:

• Route: St. Kitts → Antigua → Pointe-à-Pitre

• Airlines: LIAT (St. Kitts to Antigua), Air Antilles (Antigua to Pointe-à-Pitre)

• Estimated Cost: $300 per person round trip.

Option 2:

• Route: St. Kitts → Barbados → Pointe-à-Pitre

• Airlines: Caribbean Airlines (St. Kitts to Barbados), Air Antilles (Barbados to

 Pointe-à-Pitre)

• Estimated Cost: $350 per person round trip.

Option 3:

• Route: St. Kitts → Dominica → Pointe-à-Pitre

• Airlines: LIAT (St. Kitts to Dominica), Air Antilles (Dominica to

Pointe-à-Pitre)

• Estimated Cost: $400 per person round trip.

Route Options to Colon, Panama (Royal Caribbean):

1. Option 1:

• Route: St. Kitts → Barbados → Panama City → Colon

• Airlines: LIAT (St. Kitts to Barbados), Copa Airlines (Barbados to Panama

City)

• Estimated Cost: $750 per person round trip.

2. Option 2:

• Route: St. Kitts → Trinidad → Panama City → Colon

• Airlines: Caribbean Airlines (St. Kitts to Trinidad), Copa Airlines (Trinidad to

Panama City)

• Estimated Cost: $800 per person round trip.

3. Option 3:

• Route: St. Kitts → Curaçao → Panama City → Colon

• Airlines: LIAT (St. Kitts to Curaçao), Copa Airlines (Curaçao to Panama City)

• Estimated Cost: $850 per person round trip.