Hello Classmates, Wives, Husbands and Friends!
We are incredibly excited to invite you to join us on an unforgettable vacation! We are planning a 7-Day Mexican Riviera Round-Trip cruise from Los Angeles aboard the magnificent Norwegian Encore, sailing from February 28 to March 7, 2027.
ITINERARY: Our journey begins as we embark from Los Angeles (San Pedro) at 4:00 PM on Day 1. From there, we will spend Day 2 at sea enjoying the world-class entertainment, restaurants, and amenities of the ship as we cruise down the Pacific coast. Day 3 brings us to the breathtaking shores of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where we drop anchor from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM for an incredible day at this scenic tender port. On Day 4, we arrive in historical Mazatlán from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by Day 5 in beautiful Puerto Vallarta from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will wrap up our remarkable journey with two relaxing consecutive days at sea (Days 6 and 7) before debarking back in Los Angeles at 7:00 AM on Day 8.
Our group name is CO1975 CRUSADERS! To help everyone understand the options and logistics, we have gathered the official rates, packages, and deadlines below so you can choose what works best for you.
To secure our group space and locked-in rates, please keep these dates in mind:
Initial Deposit: $137.50 per person, due by June 30, 2026.
Final Payment: Full remaining balance is due by September 30, 2026.
We have two customized packages available depending on whether you want an all-inclusive experience or prefer to pay for drinks and dining as you go. All listed prices already include necessary taxes and port processing fees. All packages below receive a baseline of $100 Onboard Credit per cabin (Option B receives an extra $100, totaling $200.):
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING ABOVE PACKAGES:
* Guests choosing an Interior Cabin are only allowed to choose two of the items listed in the "Perks and Amenities" column for their selected package.
** Standard Beverage/Open Bar Package includes beer, wine, well drinks, and soft drinks.
*** Specialty Dining Package includes three (3) dinners at a Specialty Restaurant on three (3) separate nights.
To ensure complete transparency and ensure nobody feels blindsided by extra charges on their final onboard bill, please review these out-of-pocket costs not covered in the base fares above:
Mandatory Shipboard Gratuities ($140.00 per person): Norwegian Cruise Line automatically charges $140.00 per person ($20.00 per day) for shipboard service staff (cabin stewards, assistant stewards, waiters, and assistant waiters). This can be pre-paid through Molly before we sail or paid dynamically on board the ship.
NCL "Free at Sea" Package Service Fees (Option A Only): While NCL provides the beverage and specialty dining packages as a promotional perk, they assess a mandatory 20% service fee/gratuity based on the retail value of the packages. These package gratuities are automatically calculated and added to your individual cabin booking cost upon selecting Option A.
Non-Refundable Agency Surcharge: Included inside the base cruise rates shown in the above table is a non-refundable $25.00 processing fee per cabin paid to Molly’s agency.
Minimum Group Size: We need a minimum of 7 cabins to lock in these special group rates. If we are able to secure at least seven cabins, we will receive a refund to the group leader based on the average cost of the group. This is called the Tour Conductor Credit. This credit is based on the total number of cabins at time of sailing. The credit does not include taxes and port fees. The amount is determined by the cruise line and will be provided as a check back to the group leader approximately 4 - 6 weeks after the sail date. We will simply split that benefit, following the cruise, amongst the entire group, per cabin.
Custom Group Website: Once our group block is finalized, we will have a dedicated custom website where you can personally view, select, and manage your specific cabin location. In addition, the website allows you to choose your Package, Perks and Amenities, select travel insurance should you so desire, and pay the cost of the trip via a provided link.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Bruce (808-753-1247) or Jean (808-265-1997) or our group contact Molly Berry of cruisesonly.com, at 888-969-4768 extension 78287 or mberry@wth.com. Molly's work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Molly can also assist us in making group meetings, excursions and dining reservations.
APPENDIX: CONTRACT AGREEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
All amenities listed are based on the group sailing with a minimum of 7 cabins or more. Groups that drop below the 7 cabin minimum are subject to lose any TC group leader refund offered, however, the selected option A or option B amenities would not be dropped.
All prices and features are subject to change until space is confirmed by your Group Cruise Specialist.**
Deposit is due at time of registration.
Cabin availability is based on a first come, first served basis.
Cabins not deposited within 48 hours of registration are subject to cancellation.
Single travelers will be responsible for total cabin deposit based on double occupancy.
Cabins not deposited by first deposit due date will be released back to the cruise line to be resold at prevailing rates. Any cabins not paid in full by the final payment due date will be automatically cancelled by the cruise line and the group members will be subject to any cancellation fees.
Deposits are based on double occupancy only. Any group member wishing to secure a cabin for three or more passengers will be required to pay the full deposit at time of booking. Cabins of three or more are based on availability and may not always be available in like categories. Please contact your agent for pricing and details.
All departure fees and government taxes and fuel surcharge assessed by the cruise line are subject to change at any time prior to departure and are the responsibility of the passengers.
Cruiseline Cancellation Fees
(Change fees vary and are at the discretion of the cruise line see below):
119-91 days prior to sailing: 25% per person Penalty
90-61 days prior to sailing: 50% per person Penalty
60-31 days prior to sailing: 75% per person Penalty
30 days prior to sailing: 100% per person Penalty
CruiseOnly Groups Cancellation Policy:
Each cabin's initial deposit includes a non-refundable processing fee of $25.00. In the event of cancellation, a $35.00 per person cancellation fee will apply, in addition to any penalties imposed by the cruise line. Name changes on bookings are also treated as cancellations and will incur a fee. Kindly note that these fees are non-negotiable and cannot be waived.