March 2024 – Program Schedule

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Miami to Sea! 
12:00 p.m. –
2:45 p.m.
Welcome Lite Sit-Down Lunch, GW
2:30 p.m. –
3:15 p.m.
Introduction of Presenters & Opening Ceremony with Jessica Porter, T
3:15 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Cruising into Health with Dr. Neal Barnard, T
4:30 p.m.
MSC Mandatory Boat Drill, (From Your Cabin on your TV) 
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Rooms (doors close at 5:45 p.m.), GW & CJ 
8:30 p.m.
Welcome Cocktail Party & Live Music, Deck 18

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SUNDAY, MARCH 3
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
7:00 a.m. –
7:45 a.m.
Guided CHI Meditation with Dr. Jibin Chi, T
7:00 a.m. –
8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. –
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Room, GW
7:00 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
8:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
LEISURE TIME!
12:00 p.m. –
2:00 p.m.
Lunch: Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
1:00 p.m. –
2:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health with Dr. Neal Barnard,
1:00 p.m. –
2:15 p.m.
Mastering Diabetes Using a Low-Fat, Plant-Based, Whole-Food Lifestyle with Cyrus Khambatta and Kylie Buckner, CR 
1:30 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
I AM Method: The Experience of Indivisible Happiness with Chandrakant Hiester, UL  
2:15 p.m. –
3:15 p.m.
Reaching the NEURO Zone with Dr. Dean Sherzai, T  
2:30 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Cooking Class: Fall in love with Beans! with Jenne Claiborne, CR
2:45 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
One Simple Act That Will Change Your Whole Life (Chewing) , with Jessica Porter, UL  
3:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
How Not to Die: Preventing and Treating Disease with Diet with Dr. Michael Greger,
4:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Unveiling Century-long Fundamental Mistakes in Diabetes and the Fallacies in Our “Healthy” Diet with Dr. Jibin Chi, UL 
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Room (doors close at 5:45 p.m.), GW & CJ
8:30 p.m.
Vegan Ice Cream & Dance Party, Deck 18
10:30 p.m.
MSC’s Sunshine Party (70s, 80s, 90s), Deck 18

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MONDAY, MARCH 4
AT SEA – 1ST GALA NIGHT
7:00 a.m. –
7:45 a.m.
7:00 a.m. –
8:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
Breakfast | Dining Room (doors close at 8:30 a.m.), GW 
8:45 a.m. –
10:15 a.m.
COOKING CLASS: Tasty Tantamount Tofu with Jenne Claiborne, CR
9:00 a.m. –
10:15 a.m.
Hypnosis: Demystifying a Powerful, Natural, and Effective Technique with Jessica Porter, UL
9:00 a.m. –
10:30 a.m.
Panel Q&A: Cruisin’ for Knowledge – Doctor’s Panel hosted by Sandy Pukel with Drs. Michael Greger, Neal Barnard and Scott Stoll, T
10:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
Build Your Body On A Plant-Based Diet with Robert Cheeke, UL
10:45 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
RECOVERY PANEL: Survivors Share Their Health Journeys, moderated by Jessica Porter, CR
10:45 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Your Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins, T
11:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
Take Pain Control into Your Own Hands: Rapid & Dramatic Pain Relief with Korean Hand Therapy Self-Treatment, Part I with Dr. Ilana Newman, SK
11:45 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
Meaning, Humor, Creativity & Intuition: Recreating Yourself As A Person Of Passion with Verne Varona, AE
11:45 a.m. –
2:00 p.m.
Seated Lunch | Dining Room (doors close at 1:15 p.m.), GW 
12:00 p.m. –
2:00 p.m.
Lunch | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
1:30 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Exploring the Myofascial and Nervous System to create harmony in your body with Mayuko ‘Coko’ Nakashima, UL 
1:30 p.m. –
2:45 p.m.
COOKING CLASS: Brain-Healthy Bites, with Ayesha Sherzai, MD MAS, CR
2:15 p.m. –
3:30 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Beating Cancer with Nutrition with Chris Wark, T
2:45 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Macrobiotics 101 with Virginia Harper, UL
3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Panel Q&A: Powered by Plants with Vegan Athletes Robert Cheeke, Nathan Crane, Cyrus Khambatta, Giacomo Marchese, Dani Taylor, and Dr. Scott Stoll , CR
3:45 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Vanishing Act with Dr. Neal Barnard, T
4:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
From A to Z: Vegan Nutrient Mastery for Cellular Health and Longevity with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, UL
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Gala Night |Dining Rooms (doors close at 5:45 p.m.), GW & CJ  
7:30 p.m. or
9:30 p.m.
MSC Performance | Premiere: Movies Come to Life, T

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TUESDAY, MARCH 5
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (10:00AM – 5:00PM)
7:00 a.m. –
7:45 a.m.
Guided CHI Meditation with Dr. Jibin Chi,
7:00 a.m. –
8:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
7:00 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Room (doors close at 8:30 a.m.), GW
8:15 a.m. –
9:15 a.m.
Power Foods for Weight Control with Dr. Neal Barnard,
9:00 a.m. –
10:00 a.m.
Anti-Aging Face Yoga With Bianka Steinfeldt, UL
10:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m.
LEISURE TIME!
12:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.
Lunch | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
2:00 p.m. –
3:15 p.m.
Addressing Reproductive Issues for Men and Women through Dietary and Lifestyle Changes with Sheri-Lynn DeMaris, UL
3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Permanently Using Your Food as Medicine with Cyrus Khambatta, CR
3:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
The Tao of CHI: Uniting Science, Healing, and Awakening in Life’s Oneness with Dr. Jibin Chi, UL
3:45 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Optimizing Brain Health: Evidence-Based Insights in Neurology and Nutrition with Ayesha Sherzai, MD, MAS, T
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Room (doors close at 5:45 p.m.) , GW & CJ
8:30 p.m.
Vegan Pizza & Dance Party, Deck 18
10:30 p.m.
MSC’s Tropical Party (Dress Code: Tropical), Deck 18

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (10:00AM – 6:00PM)
7:00 a.m. –
7:45 a.m.
Guided CHI Meditation with Dr. Jibin Chi, T
7:00 a.m. –
8:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
Breakfast | Dining Room (doors close at 8:30 a.m.), GW
8:15 a.m. –
9:15 a.m.
KEYNOTE: The Real Meaning of “Be Your Own Doctor” Part 1 with Verne Varona, T
8:45 a.m. –
9:45 a.m.
Cookware: It’s the Last Place the Food Touches! with Sandy Clubb, UL 
10:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m.
LEISURE TIME!
12:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.
Lunch | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16
2:00 p.m. –
2:45 p.m.
WORKSHOP: Breaking Barriers: A Guide to Mastery in Breathing, Meditation, and CHI for True Healing Dr. Jibin Chi ** EXTRA FEE, CR
2:00 p.m. –
3:30 p.m.
COOKING BOOTCAMP: Mind Kind Kitchen by neurologist, with best-selling author and scientist, Ayesha Sherzai, MD, MAS  
** EXTRA FEE, UL
3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation – The Back Door to the Brain with Ilana Newman, CR
3:15 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
MOVIE: From Food to Freedom featured documentary, moderated by Nelson Campbell, writer and director, T
3:45 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
I AM Method of Integrative Relaxation: Breaking the Momentum of Stress with Chandrakant Hiester, UL
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Rooms (doors close at 5:45 p.m.), GW & CJ 
8:30 p.m.
Sushi & Dance Party with DJ (Optional: White Attire), Deck 18
10:30 p.m.
MSC White Party (Optional: White Attire) , Deck 18 

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7
SEA DAY 
7:00 a.m. –
7:45 a.m.
Guided CHI Meditation with Dr. Jibin Chi,
7:00 a.m. –
8:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16 
Breakfast | Dining Room (doors close at 8:30 a.m.), GW 
8:45 a.m. –
10:00 a.m.
Healthy Food, Healthy Planet with Ocean Robbins, CR
9:00 a.m. –
10:15 a.m.
Connection Cultivates Change with Dr. Scott Stoll ,
9:00 a.m. –
10:15 a.m.
Angry Gut: Modern Cause/Traditional Cure with Virginia Harper, UL
10:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE: How Not to Age with Dr. Michael Greger, T
10:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
COOKING CLASS: The Joy of Asian Cooking with Kim Campbell, CR 
10:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
What the Heck is Macrobiotics? Jessica Explains it All with Jessica Porter, UL
11:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
Take Pain Control into Your Own Hands: Rapid & Dramatic Pain Relief with Korean Hand Therapy  
Self-Treatment, Part II with Dr. Ilana Newman, SK 
11:45 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
A Taste of Vitamin H to Open Your Clown Chakra! with Verne Varona, AE
11:45 a.m. –
2:00 p.m.
Seated Lunch | Dining Room (doors close at 1:15 p.m.), GW  
Lunch | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16 
1:30 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Homeopathy for Vegans – Ten Remedies That Everyone Should Know and Use with Dr. Ilana Newman, UL 
2:15 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Mind Mastery – Sharpening Focus and Memory for Cognitive Excellence with Dr. Dean Sherzai, T
2:45 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
The Real Meaning of “Be Your Own Doctor” Continued – Self Diagnosis with Verne Varona, UL
2:30 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Toxins Eliminated: Detoxing the Worst “Cancer-Causing Culprits” From Your Body with Nathan Crane, CR
3:45 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Recovery and Regeneration – Optimizing Healing Through Lifestyle and Innovative Therapies with Dr. Scott Stoll, T
4:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Rituals for Longevity: Nurturing Gut Heath and Maximizing the Microbiome’s Potential with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, UL
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Gala Night |Dining Rooms (doors close at 5:45 p.m.), GW & CJ  
7:30 p.m. or
9:30 p.m
MSC Performance | In Concert: Iconic Live Show, T
7:30 p.m.
MSC’s Rock and Roll Party, Deck 18

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8
OCEAN CAY, MSC MARINE RESERVE (8:00AM – 8:00PM)
7:00 a.m. –
7:45 a.m.
Guided CHI Meditation with Dr. Jibin Chi, T-7 
7:00 a.m. –
8:00 a.m.

 

7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16 
Breakfast | Dining Room (doors close at 8:30 AM), GW  
8:45 a.m. –
9:45 a.m.
WORKSHOP: Jellyfish Movement with Mayuko “Coko” Nakashima ** EXTRA FEE , UL 
8:45 a.m. –
10:00 a.m.
Habit Revolution: Mastering the Art of Positive Change with Dr. Dean Sherzai, T
8:45 a.m. –
10:15 a.m.
COOKING CLASS: Meat Replacers with Kim Campbell, CR
10:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m.
ELDOA – Myofascial Stretching with Bianka Steinfeldt, UL
10:15 a.m. –
11:30 a.m.
The Power of the Plate: Regenerating Atoms to Earth with Dr. Scott Stoll, T
10:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
DISSCUSSION GROUP: Recovery Panel Follow-up moderated by Virginia Harper, CR
11:15 a.m. –
12:30 p.m.
COOKING BOOT CAMP: Mushrooms 101 with Jenne Claiborne ** EXTRA FEE, UL 
11:45 a.m. –
12:45 p.m.
KEYNOTE: Plant Powered Fitness: How to Achieve Your Highest Potential As You Age with Nathan Crane , T
12:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m.
Lunch | Marketplace Buffet (AFT), Deck 16 
1:00 p.m. –
2:15 p.m.
WORKSHOP: I AM Method: Yogic Sleep with Chandrakant Hiester, ** EXTRA FEE, UL
2:00 p.m. –
3:15 p.m.
Mindful Eating, Mindful Living: A Panel Discussion on Nutrition and Brain Health with Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai, T
2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
TALENT SHOW hosted by Blair Karsch, CR
2:30 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
COOKING BOOT CAMP: Stirring Up Comfort Foods with PlantPure Chef Kim Campbell ** EXTRA FEE, UL
3:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
How Not To Diet: Evidence-Based Weight Loss with Dr. Michael Greger, T
5:30 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Rooms (doors close at 5:45 pm), GW & CJ 
8:30 p.m.
Farewell Dance Party with DJ – See you next year! , Deck 18

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SATURDAY, MARCH 9
MIAMI (6:30AM)
6:30 a.m. –
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Room, GW 

 

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Event, class, and meal locations indicated in teal directly following their description.

Venue Locations

DINING ROOMS
GW The Green Wave Restaurant Deck 5
CJ Cala Jondal Restaurant Deck 6

VENUES
T Chora Theater Deck 7 entrance, front of ship
CR Le Cabaret Rouge Deck 7, back of ship
AE Aegean Restaurant Classroom Deck 7, back of ship
SK Skyline Restaurant Classroom Deck 7, back of ship
UL Uptown Lounge Deck 8, back of ship

OUTDOOR CLASSES
JP Jungle Pool Deck 16 & 18, mid-ship Port side
MP Marina Pool Stage Deck 18, back of ship
MS-P Mid-ship Port Side Deck 19, mid-ship
MS-S Mid-ship Starboard Side Deck 19, mid-ship

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Port Side = Left Side
Starboard Side = Right Side
AFT = Back of Ship

 

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