Rates, Consultation, and Booking Information
Cabin Options:
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Holistic Holiday at Sea IX - Voyage to Well-being
March 3rd – 10th, 2012
Book Early For Best Rates and Availability
Abbott and Hill Travel, a Williamsburg Travel Management Company, is the exclusive travel agency for booking Holistic Holiday at Sea IX. Reservations made through other agencies or direct with the cruise line DO NOT include our extensive holistic program, social events or special Vegan meals. Specially marked ID tags are required to enter our classes, events and meals.
For Information about our holistic program, classes or meals, contact Holistic Holiday at Sea directly.
Toll-free: 1-800-496-0989 or Ph: 1-828-749-9537
Email: info@atasteofhealth.org or john@atasteofhealth.org
If you are ready to make a Reservation or have other travel needs (such as hotels, flights, transfers, or travel insurance) please call Abbott and Hill Travel.
Toll-free: 1-866-601-1923, choose option 2 or Ph: 1-843-556-9051
Email: holisticholiday@willtrav.com
MSC Poesia Deck Plans
Click here to see Deck Plans and a fact sheet for the MSC Poesia. Scroll down to page 2 for the deck plans and zoom in to 150% or larger for easy viewing.
2012 Rates
RATES*† |
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| Cat: | Description: |
Early Booking Thru Oct 20 Per Person: 1st & 2nd |
Regular Rates Oct 21 - Mar 2 Per Person: 1st & 2nd |
Per Person: 3rd & 4th** (Adult) |
Single Rates thru Oct 20 / after Oct 20 |
| 1 | Inside, no window, deck 8 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 2 | Inside, no window, deck 9 & 10 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 3 | Inside, no window, deck 11, 12, 14 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 4 | Outside, deck 5, unobstructed view |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 5 | Outside, deck 8, some with obstructed view |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 6 | Balcony, forward or aft, decks 8 & 9 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | NA | Sold Out |
| 7 | Balcony, forward or aft, decks 10 & 11 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | NA | Sold Out |
| 8 | Balcony, forward or aft, decks 12, 14, 15 |
$1,649.00 | $1,749.00 | NA | $2,379 / $2,479 |
| 9 | Superior Balcony, across back, deck 8, 9 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 10 | Superior Balcony, midship, deck 9,10 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 11 | Superior Balcony, midship, deck 11,12 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| 12 | Suite with Balcony, deck 15 |
Sold Out | Sold Out | NA | Sold Out |
| * Plus $72.85 per person for taxes and fees. Tips are $84.00 for adults; $42.00 for ages 2 - 17. These charges are in addition to the rates above and are subject to change. MSC reserves the right to pass on a fuel surcharge to guests without prior notice. † Price includes room and board and all classes except a few special workshops. **3rd/4th person rates for children age 12-17: $399; 3rd/4th person rates for children age 2-11: $299 |
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Click Here to see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
The price of the ultimate holistic vacation is much more affordable than you may think. Prices begin at just $1,299 per person double occupancy and include port charges of $159.00, specially prepared organic/natural meals, lectures, yoga classes, Pilates classes, meditation classes, workshops, cooking classes, nightly entertainment, and the use of all basic spa/health club and onboard facilities. Taxes, tips, and handling fees are additional. Some special workshops, individual consultations and individual treatments are not included. See presenter page or program page for details.
Earn a free credit. You can earn $50 of credit for each new paid guest (excluding your family members) that you introduce to our cruise. The credit can be applied to books or special workshop purchases.
Individual consultations and individual treatments. Take this opportunity to consult one on one with some of the world’s most knowledgeable authorities on Yoga, meditation, natural foods cooking, macrobiotics, and alternative medicine. See speakers’ page for detailed information on consultations. You can make a reservation by calling 1-800-496-0989 or 1-828-749-1959.
Consultation Rates for Presenters: 2012 Cruise
| Presenter: | Treatment: | Price: |
| Christina Pirello | 3 Hour Boot Camp Cooking Intensive - Workshop | $150 |
| Yogi Amrit Desai | Personal Lifestyle Counseling and Coaching | $250 |
| Experience of the Dimension of Timelessness - The Zero Stress Zone | $75 | |
| Dr. Ronald Peters | Integrative Mind-Body Medicine | $350 |
| Jessica Porter | Hypnotherapy Session | $200 |
| Francisco Varatojo | Macrobiotic Counseling | $350 |
| Palm Healing Group Session | $150 | |
| Simon Brown | Traditional Eastern Medicine Diagnosis: Group Consultation | $175 |
| Macrobiotic Counseling | $350 | |
| Healing and Acupuncture Treatment | $300 | |
| Shiatsu Massage | $150 | |
| Nine Ki/Feng Shui Astrology Reading | $300 | |
| Feng Shui Consultation | $400 | |
| Warren Kramer | Traditional Eastern Medicine Diagnosis - Group Consultation | $175 |
| Macrobiotic Counseling | $350 | |
| Moses Brown | One Hour Personal Anusara® Yoga Session | $200 |
| Lino Stanchich | Macrobiotic Counseling | $350 |
| Energy Shiatsu Massage | $150 | |
| Jane Stanchich | Macrobiotic Counseling | $250 |
| Julia Ferré | Crystal Reiki Private Sessions | $150 |
| Spiritual Hypnotism Private Sessions | $150 | |
| Bianka Steinfeldt | Private Pilates Mat Work - Per Person | $80 |
| Private Pilates Mat Work - Couple | $100 | |
| Wilbur May | Ohashiatsu® Session | $150 |
| Mary-Lynn Wieber | Esoteric Acupuncture | $250 |
| Live Blood Cell Analysis - In-depth Session | $200 | |
| Live Blood Cell Analysis - Mini-session | $100 | |
| Larry Krug | Private One-on-One Workout | $75 |
| Alicia Sirkin | Bach Flower Remedy Consultation | $150 |
| Mini Emotional Tune-up | $80 | |
| Melanie Waxman Brown | Macrobiotic Counseling | $360 |
| Massage Treatment | $150 | |
| Dr. Martha Cottrell | Macrobiotic & Lifestyle Counseling | $300 |
| Dr. Gregory Harris | Chiropractic Treatment - One Treatment | $50 |
| Chiropractic Treatment - Unlimited during the cruise | $100 | |
| Judy Mackenney | Macrobiotic Counseling | $300 |
| Dr. Martha Cottrell | Macrobiotic & Lifestyle Counseling | $300 |
| Irene Lane | Psychic Services | $250 |
| Ginat Rice | Palmistry and Hand Analysis | $130 |
| Sheldon Rice | Numerology/Life Coaching | $130 |
Hotel Accommodations
Abbott and Hill Travel has arranged a block of rooms at the following hotels for pre- and post-cruise stays. If you are looking for more upscale accommodations, want to stay on the beach or have other requests, they will be able to help you find and book a pre-or post-cruise hotel to suit your needs. Please contact Abbott and Hill Travel (1-866-601-1923, choose option 2 or Ph: 1-843-556-9051, holisticholiday@willtrav.com) to make your reservations as soon as possible as rates are subject to availability.
Special Parking Offer Holistic Holiday at Sea and Premier Cruise Parking are pleased to offer a special parking rate of only $9.00 per day. Premier Cruise Parking garage is located just one block from the entrance of Port Everglades. Special Rate includes taxes and round trip courtesy shuttle for up to 4 passengers for reserved space, no exceptions. Larger parties are asked to go directly to the cruise port, drop off passengers and luggage and then park. To take advantage of this special rate, please call 1-800-435-3195 or email premiercruisepark@bellsouth.net to reserve your spot using promo code HHSFLL. Advance reservations are required. Please note, rate applies to standard size vehicles, larger vehicles can also be accommodated at a higher rate. Please contact Premier Cruise Parking for full details and pricing.
Need to find a roommate? The rate for single occupancy is approximately 1.5 times the double occupancy rate. If you do not want to room alone, it may be possible to find a compatible roommate and pay the double occupancy rate. However, this may take some flexibility on your part regarding the room category you choose. For detailed information please call Abbott and Hill Travel at 1-843-556-9051.
Shore Excursions
MSC Cruises offers a variety of shore excursions at each of our Ports of Call. You will find a wide choice of relaxing, natural and cultural tours suitable for older and younger guests, as well as more active and sports-oriented excursions for those who prefer a little more adventure. Click here for the descriptions, rates and duration of the tours offered during our March 3-10, 2012 cruise. Please Note: Rates are subject to change. Keep in mind that these excursions are offered by the cruise line, not Holistic Holiday at Sea, and any tours that include lunch will be “standard fare.” Also, there is no way to know what time any particular excursion will begin until you get on board.
Excursion Booking Information: Although excursions can be booked on board if not already full, we recommend that you pre-book your excursions as early as possible for best availability. When choosing your excursions from the list (see the link in the paragraph above to access the list), please make a note of the code, price, and title of the excursions you are interested in. If booking on the MSC site, you will also need your booking number in order to complete and submit the reservation on line. Your booking number can be found on your invoice. Some tours can be booked directly on the MSC site: http://www.msccruisesusa.com/us_en/Excursions/Overview.aspx. Scroll down to the “Find Your Excursion” window and enter the destination (Caribbean), port (please note that St. Thomas is listed as “Charlotte Amalie”) and 2012. Click on the tour you are interested in, then click “Reserve now” and complete the information. The ship is the MSC Poesia and sailing date is March 3, 2012. If the excursion you want doesn’t show up on the list, you will have to contact Abbott and Hill Travel (PH: 1-843-556-9051 or Email: holisticholiday@willtrav.com). One of the travel agents will check availability. Not all excursions can be booked on-line.
Deposits and Cancellation Policy
A $500 per person deposit is required at the time the room is booked. (For bookings made prior to July, $250 per person is due when the reservation is made and an additional $250 is due in July.) The balance of the invoice is due in early December. For those registering after November 30, payment must be made in full at the time of booking. We accept Master Card, Visa, and American Express, as well as personal checks.
The cancellation fee is $100 per person from July 12 to October 31, 2011. After October 31, the cancellation charges, per person, are as follows: $250 from November 1 through December 15; $500 from December 16, 2011 – January 15, 2012; 50% of cruise fare from January 16 through February 15, 2012; after February 15 there is no refund except for the government fees and prepaid tips. Travel insurance is available for the entire cruise program amount in case of medical or travel emergency, and we strongly recommend it. Please ask about this when you make your reservation.