Going Manual at Sea
Alumni of Nick Kelsh's Going Manual Class
This cruise, organized by Hope to Go... Dive and Travel, is designed for us to meet, learn from each other, and share our love of photography.  
This is not a Nick Kelsh workshop, but has been approved by Nick and Anne Kelsh.

Join our Going Manual at Sea Facebook Group.  We are already learning from each other!  There have been 4 challenges so far, please jump in wherever you are, watch the videos, and learn a new skill!  Every two months a new challenge will be posted. The challenges we've had are: Head Swapping, Black & White, On-Camera Flash, and Achieving Sharp Focus.  These classes are being taught by our fellow alumni. During the cruise we will have workshops and lots of time to use the skills we have learned. But the best reason to join the cruise??  To get to meet each other in person. 

GMaS Facebook Group

January 11, 2019
Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas
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I have some good news regarding Hotel before and after the cruise!
COUNTRY INN AND SUITES CAPE CANAVERAL, has given me an awesome rate if we can get at least 10 rooms booked. Up to 4 guests per room with two queen beds. If you prefer one king bed, mention that at booking. This is a great, clean basic hotel. I have stayed here before with another group and they did a great job. There will be a Meet and Greet that evening at the hotel.
There are 20 rooms in the block, but if they sell out in the next few weeks, we can add additional rooms at the same rate. 
Price is per room including tax. Your confirmation will show pre tax rate, but rates below include the tax. Rooms MUST be reserved no later than Dec 1 2018.
Jan 10 Pre cruise with breakfast, WiFi, CAR PARK while on ship, shuttle to/ from ship. $168.00
Jan 10 Pre Cruise Jan 10th breakfast, WiFi, shuttle to/ from ship. $140.00
Jan 14 - 17 Post Cruise stay includes breakfast, WiFi and parking $110.88 per night
To book call Country Inn and Suites directly and ask for the "GMS by Hope to Go" rate. 321-784-8500 Ext 0 Ask for Tara or Shailine. If they route you to the Call Center ask to be transferred to the HOTEL Front Desk.
At time of booking be sure to let them know if you prefer one King size bed or two Queen size beds. Also, it is CRITICAL to let them know how many guests are in each room, adults and children, so they have accurate numbers for the shuttle to the pier. They will take your credit card to hold room, but will charge the card once you arrive.
Airport Shuttle Service recommended is Smart Two Shuttle. 1-855-200-7678 
Arrivals: Price is $89 for 1-2 guests, $99 for 3, $119 for 4 and $189 for 8. 
Departure: For those leaving directly to the airport on the 14th, I can coordinate that reservation so we can get the price as low as possible. They do have car seats and boosters available as well as cold bottled water for the drive.

Payment Information

SOLD OUT!
The prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy and is total price for  all three nights on the cruise, 3 plus meals per day, entertainment on board.  Extra expenses you may incur would be alcohol or soda, specialty coffees, spa treatments, hair salon charges, casino.  You may also choose to do a Shore Excursion in Nassau.  We will have some Photo Fun in Nassau, but we are there long enough to do both.
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*Pre Paid Gratuities:  It is very convenient to pay for these ahead of time, otherwise they will add them to your ship board credit daily, and you will pay as you check out.  This is for all the staff that work on board for you. Room steward, dining room staff, bar staff as well as the behind the scenes workers that previously were not included in the old "envelope tips" from years ago.  At first glance it seems like a lot, but when you consider what you pay for gratuities at a restaurant, this is reasonable for three meals a day, your room being cleaned and prepared twice a day.   

*Travel Protection:  The cruise care covers you in the event you need to cancel after final payment is made.  If it is for a covered reason you could get up to 100% of what you have paid in the same payment method you paid (refund on your credit card). This insurance covers the non refundable deposit per my conversation with Royal Caribbean today.  The Non refundable deposit rates are a new invention, so everyone is not totally on top of them.  Insurance is to be paid for at the time of booking.

What do I need from you?
Fill out registration page.  If you are paying separately, each guest should fill out their own registration page, but include their cabin mate as Guest 2. 
Travel Protection premium and $100 per person deposit to be paid at time of booking.
Final Payment is due Oct 21, 2018.  
If you choose a payment plan, I will divide the balance due after deposit by the number of months before balance is due, and charge that amount to your credit card  monthly.   

Cancellation Penalties:
$250 per guest 22 October 2018
50% per guest  23 November 2018
75% per guest  7 December 2018
100% per guest  21 December 2018

Questions?