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Cruise is already sold out, but please feel free to enter your information on the waiting list above. If something becomes available, we will let you know.

Join The Featherweight Shop January 30th - February 8th, 2025*, along with fellow Featherweight enthusiasts for a 9-night Caribbean Cruise! (*Cruise 2)

An adventurous experience will be had on this Featherweights Afloat journey to the Caribbean! Piece a quilt, sew a Featherweight-themed project, and learn about Singer Featherweight Maintenance aboard the Celebrity Eclipse. You will see the islands of Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba and Grand Cayman. The cruise line, ship and itinerary were chosen so that you would be pampered with luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, spectacular scenery and Featherweight sewing in the Sky Conference Center on the 14th deck. With the combined four sea days, each quilter is provided with a memorable quilting and Featherweight experience! The ship will depart from Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 30th, 2025, and will dock in Fort Lauderdale, FL on February 8th, 2025.

The price for this Featherweights Afloat Southern Caribbean Cruise package starts at $3395 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.

Click Here for Cruise Itinerary

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 $146 Value!
Gratuities / Tips $158 Value! (approx)
WiFi Internet Access $299 Value!
Classic Beverage Package Over $500 Value
All meals plus gourmet dining in the "Moonlight Sonata Restaurant"
Access to the Sky Conference Room on the 14th 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.

The following list is included from 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
Ready-to-sew laser pre-cut quilt kit and pattern book - $280 value!
Featherweight swag bag of goodies plus a special Featherweight project
Daily gifts
Over $100 value!
The following items are provided to quilters and non-quilters alike:
- T-shirt, Water Bottle, Sticker

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:

12 ½” x 12 ½” Trim-It Ruler by Lori Holt or 12 1/2" square cutting ruler of your choice for squaring up your quilt blocks
5" x 5" Cutting Ruler of your choice for squaring up - available here or here.

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 choice

Quarter-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.

Corner Clipper Ruler for snowballing outside blocks

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:

There will be three types of staterooms available for this cruise:

**Veranda V2* Stateroom = $3395**

*Veranda V2 Stateroom: Located on Decks, 6, 7 and 8 feature unobstructed views from the veranda.

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**Veranda DV* (Deluxe Veranda) Stateroom = $3495**

*Veranda DV Stateroom: Located on Decks, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in unobstructed viewing areas in midship with larger balconies. These large balcony rooms are typically more desirable.

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**Concierge Class C1* Stateroom = $3650**

*Concierge Class C1: These select rooms are located on Decks 9, 10 and 11. As a special member of the Concierge Class, you’ll receive personalized concierge service, and extra perks like priority disembarkation. Dedicated attendants are readily available to answer your questions and make restaurant reservations for you. Ask for the pillow menu to customize your bedding experience and enjoy complimentary shoeshine services during your cruise. Sparkling wine and daily delectable delights are also available upon request.

Upon arrival, guests of the Concierge Class will receive an in-room welcome letter detailing the date, time, and location of the Concierge Class luncheon. You’ll have your pick of dining options in the Main Restaurant onboard the ship.

While there’s no shortage of dining choices available throughout the ship, at the Concierge Class Luncheon, you’ll find a more intimate setting where you can meet and mingle with fellow cruisers. Get to know your stateroom “neighbors” and new friends alike.

The luncheon typically ends around 2 p.m. on embarkation day, so be sure to select an early boarding time in the app when checking in.

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***Prices are per person based on double occupancy*.***

*Room prices are based on double occupancy; if you need to find a quilting roommate, click here to join our Featherweights Afloat Facebook group. Feel free to introduce yourself, and post that you are looking for a roommate. If you are wanting a single room all to yourself, the booking discounts are listed below. Again, cruise cabin costs are still based on double occupancy, but there is a slight discount for single booking rates with room style specification. Contact us for current single-cruiser rates.

Payment Schedule for Quilter:

Initial Deposit at Time of Registration = $500

Final Payment Due on August 31st, 2024

Cancellation Schedule and Fees:

At time of registration = $100 is non-refundable

September 31st, 2024 = a total of 30% will be non-refundable

October 16th, 2024 = a total of 60% will be non-refundable

November 1st, 2024 = a total of 80% will be non-refundable

December 1st, 2024 = 100% of the cruise fare will be non-refundable

Payment Schedule for NON-Quilter
(Accompanying Roommate Only):

Initial Deposit = $500