Article: CRUISE 1 - Featherweights Afloat Panama Canal & Caribbean Cruise March 16th, 2026
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CRUISE 1 - Featherweights Afloat Panama Canal & Caribbean Cruise March 16th, 2026
Join The Featherweight Shop March 16 - 27, 2026*, along with fellow Featherweight enthusiasts for an 11-night Panama Canal and Caribbean Cruise! (*Cruise 1)
An adventurous experience will be had on this Featherweights Afloat journey to the Panama Canal, Central America, South America and the Caribbean! Piece a quilt and learn about the Featherweight aboard one of Celebrity's newest ships, the Celebrity Ascent. You will see the Panama Canal, the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao, as well as the cities of Cartagena and Colon. The cruise line, ship and itinerary were chosen so that you would be pampered with luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, spectacular scenery and endless Featherweight sewing. The combined five days "at sea" will make for a once-in-a-lifetime quilting and Featherweight experience! In fact, there is only one such itinerary from Celebrity this year, and this is the most extensive Featherweights Afloat journey yet. The ship will depart from Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 16th, 2026, and will dock in Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 27th, 2026.
The price for this ultimate "Featherweights Afloat" Panama/Caribbean Cruise Package starts at $4695 for each Featherweight Quilter (cabin rates are based on double occupancy.) For a non-quilter / accompanying roommate (e.g. spouse, traveling friend, etc) the price will be discounted by $500.
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SECTION 1 - WHAT'S INCLUDED:
The following list is included from Celebrity as part of each cruise package:
- Onboard accommodations in the room type of your choice
- Port fees and taxes $517.08 Value!
- Gratuities / Tips $198 Value! (approx)
- WiFi Internet Access $220 Value!
- Classic Beverage Package $979 Value!
- Gourmet dining in any of the four Main Dining restaurants: Cyprus, Tuscan, Normandie, and Cosmopolitan as well as included casual dining options: Eden Cafe, Spa Cafe, Oceanview Cafe, and Mast Grill
- Access to the Meeting Place on the 4th deck for quilting and sewing
Not Included:
Travel expenses to and from Fort Lauderdale, Shore Excursions, Spa Treatments, Upgraded Meals, Extracurricular Activities, and Products sold onboard the cruise ship.
Provided by the The Featherweight Shop as part of each quilter's cruise package (non-quilters do not receive these benefits):
- A fully serviced Featherweight to use for the entire journey
- Featherweight technical support for the duration of the cruise
- Use of maintenance and sewing supplies onboard
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Ready-to-sew, Kaleidoscope laser pre-cut quilt kit and pattern
- Featherweight swag bag of goodies plus a special Featherweight project
- Daily gifts - Over $150 value!
SEWING SUPPLIES LIST:
FEATHERWEIGHT SHOP PROVIDES for CRUISE USE:
- * Featherweight Machine - serviced, set-up & ready to sew
- * Thread Snips & Scissors
- * Pins
- * Seam Rippers
- * Mini Irons will also be provided to use at each sewing station
- * Machine Needles
- Neutral-colored Aurifil Thread
- Selection of scant and true ¼” presser feet & seam guides (but feel free to bring your personal favorite!)
- Thread Posts & Thread Stand
ADDITIONAL ITEMS PROVIDED by The Featherweight Shop
FOR QUILTERS TO USE & SHARE while onboard:
- * Rotary Cutters
- * Oil & Grease
- * Screwdrivers
- Bobbin Tension Meters
- Cutting Mats
- Pressing Mats
* IMPORTANT REMINDER: DO NOT bring the items above indicated with an asterisk *. The starred items in the lists above will be available from The Featherweight Shop for use in the classroom. These items require pre-approval from either the TSA or Celebrity Cruise Lines and will be put on the ship prior to your arrival. Any of these items brought personally may not be allowed through security and possibly confiscated.
IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR QUILTERS TO BRING for this cruise:
- TBD
OPTIONAL, BUT RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:
(The Featherweight Shop will not have a store to purchase anything on the ship.)
Handy Stickers or fabric unit markers of your choiceQuarter-Inch Foot (low shank) or Seam Guide if you already have a personal favorite that you would prefer to use versus those provided on board.
Sewline Trio Colors Pencil or marking pencil of your choice
Tin Mug or Small Container to hold tools
Small Empty Spray Bottle if you like to use water spritzing while pressing.
Quart or Sandwich-sized Ziploc Baggies to store unfinished pieces & blocks
Lighting for your own sewing station
Pattern or Book Stand
Your own sewing project if you wish to not sew the quilt kit on board.
Additional 100% cotton thread if you need thread to sew your personal project.
Additional cutting rulers and cutting mats if you need them to coordinate with your personal project.
A “cushy for your tushy” (or your back), for sitting and sewing in the conference room.
Hand-sewing project for any possible quiet times
NOTE: All irons for use in the sewing room are dry irons only.
REMINDER: The Featherweight Shop will not have a store to purchase anything on the ship.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited space in the sewing room, non-quilters (e.g., spouse, accompanying cruise roommates, etc.) there may or may not be extra room during teaching activities, so please check with Featherweight Shop cruise staff for extra guest attendance. All are welcome to join us for the meet & greet the first evening! Plus, there will be many fun ship activities for guests to participate in while you are learning, too. When registering far below, please select your traveler type.
SECTION 2 - PAYMENT DETAILS:
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