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CRUISE 1 (SOLD OUT!) - Featherweights Afloat Panama Canal & Caribbean Cruise - March 16-27, 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)
Cruise 1 is already sold out
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 sea days 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 16, 2026, and will dock in Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 27, 2026.
The price for this ultimate "Featherweights Afloat" Panama/Caribbean Cruise Package starts at $4,695 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 - Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Featherweight swag bag of goodies plus a special Featherweight project
- Daily gifts - Over $150 value!
SEWING STATION SETUP (Provided by the Featherweight Shop)
Each quilter’s station will be equipped with these items for use while onboard ship:
- * Featherweight Machine - serviced, set-up & ready to sew
- * Scissors
- * Seam Ripper
- * Rotary Cutter & Mini Cutting Mat
- Mini Iron & Pressing Fleece (Note: All Irons Are Dry Irons)
- Sewing Pins
- Neutral-colored Wonderfil Thread
- Thread Post or Thread Stand
- Pre-wound Wonderfil Bobbins (New!)
SHARED ITEMS AVAILABLE ONBOARD
The Featherweight Shop will also provide these items for classroom use:
- * Oil & Grease
- * Screwdrivers
- Selection of scant and true ¼” presser feet & seam guides (but feel free to bring your personal favorite!)
- Bobbin Tension Meters
- Full Size Irons
- Large Cutting Mats
- Large Pressing Fleeces
* REMINDER: DO NOT bring items marked with an asterisk (*) above. These items require pre-approval from either TSA or Celebrity Cruise Lines and will already be onboard. Bringing any of these items personally might result in confiscation.
IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR QUILTERS TO BRING for this cruise:
- Trim It Blue 12.5” Square Ruler or Creative Grids 12.5” Square Ruler or Quilter’s Select 12.5” Ruler
- Easy Press Pen (all seams are pressed open in the Kaleidoscope quilt pattern)
- Wonder Clips
- Ziploc Baggies to organize the laser cut fabrics into coordinating prints.
OPTIONAL, BUT RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:
- Lighting for your own sewing station
- Additional 100% cotton thread and rulers if you choose to bring your own projects.
- A “cushy for your tushy” (or your back), for sitting and sewing in the conference room
- Hand-sewing project for any possible quiet times
QUILT BACKING OPTIONS:
We offer a lovely selection of Batik Backing Options to make your quilt pop!
5 yards is required for the backing. Make sure to order your favorite print while it’s in stock.
REMINDER: The Featherweight Shop will not have a store to purchase anything on the ship.
Class instruction will be offered on sea days; feel free to book excursions on port days. We will keep the sewing room open during port days for those who wish to keep sewing away on their projects. We want this to be a relaxing and enjoyable time for all! 🧵
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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