MSC Cruises also designed for kids. From activities like excursions, to clubs and events that give both kids and their parents time for themselves and an opportunity to make new friends.

MSC Cruises have been named "Best Cruise Line for Families" in the Cruise Critic UK Editors' Picks 2019 and "Best Family Cruise Line" at the Wave Awards 2018.

Win Raffle Prizes!

Raffle prices and full details coming soon!

Continuing Education Credits
CME / CEU

With the continued support of the University of Miami Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, we are very excited to also bring back our learning with the CME / CEU – Continuing Education Credits program for professional licensure. A Schedule of Presenter and Venues will be available soon. Stay tuned for full details!

Costa Maya, Mexico

Discovering a Fascinating Civilization

Tuesday March 21, 2023

Costa Maya is primarily a tourist region and is for the most part a manufactured cruise port that is relatively isolated other than Mayan ruins and fishing villages surrounding the port area. Despite being the namesake for the region, the Mayans were not the first civilizations in the region. By the time the Mayans started to settle there, other Native Americans had been there for a little over 6300 years, and they had permanent settlements for a little over 3000 years. Not to mention the lesser-known Olmecs who settled near the gulf coast and had come and gone as well.

However, the Mayans had left the greatest impact on the land; a few of their fascinating villages can be found today in form of the nearby Mayan ruins. The Mayans had used the Yucatan coast mainly in trading and exports using their large dugout canoes. They mostly traded fabric, jade, obsidian, salt and shells.

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Vegan Ethics and Activism

The vision of Holistic Holiday at Sea is to help people help themselves by offering holistic methods for achieving health and spiritual wellness and by offering financial support to other organizations that share their goals.

Education is the key to create public awareness about the important roles that diet, nutrition, and lifestyle play in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.

Let’s Talk with the Recovery Panel

Details on this amazing Panel coming soon!

“Singles” Dinners & Socials

Stay tuned! Single’s party and Dinner events coming soon!

Cooking Classes

Learn to prepare best tasting vegan dishes by well-known chefs in the cooking classes.
Stay tuned for the complete list of Scheduled Cooking Classes and Venues coming soon!

Saturday

Cooking Class: Vegan Egg Yolks – Yolks Without the Chicken!

Sam Turnbull

Sat / 10:15-11:45 AM

It’s a vegan egg yolk! Just five minutes to make with only six ingredients. It is completely cholesterol-free, unlike the cholesterol bombs of a chicken egg yolk. This yolk is incredibly, super delicious with toast dipped into it. Rich, creamy, savory, umami, – add a crack of pepper on top! Oh yeah, you won’t believe how amazing this is! Additionally, small changes allow this recipe to be turned into a vegan fried egg!

Cooking Class: Dressings & Sauces – Fall (More) in Love With Vegetables

Julieanna Heaver, The Plant-Based Dietitian

Sat / 4:00-5:30 PM

One of the most underrated secrets to success with a plant-based diet is the judicious use of dressings and sauces. Almost everyone is falling short on eating the minimum recommended ten (yes, ten!) servings of vegetables (and fruits) a day, even though they are the most nutrient-dense, disease-fighting food groups available. The secret to craving more veggies is all about the secret sauce. This class will demonstrate how to make easy, delicious dressings and sauces to use across the culinary spectrum and help inspire you to amp up your love of veggies.

Cooking Class: Dr. Ayesha Sherzai Cooks & Shares the Science Behind a Delicious Meal

Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, Brain Health Doctor

Sat / 8:30-10:00 PM

Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, the “Brain Health Doctor,” will prepare an easy-to-make, healthy, and of course, tasty meal. Throughout the session, she will discuss the science behind the nutrition component. While she is preparing the meal, she will share how people can make this kind of cuisine a part of their daily lives.

Sunday

Cooking Class: Vegan Seafood – Seafood Without the Fish

Sun /10:00-11:30 AM

This is vegan seafood at its finest! This “tofish” (tofu fish) looks like and tastes like salmon. How cool is that?! Sticky garlic vegan salmon is perfect when served over a bed of rice or on rice noodles. While this dish looks sophisticated, the recipe is seamless, using ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.

Wednesday

Cooking Class: Soup Solution – Use Soups as the Key to Successful Healthy Meals*

Julieanna Heaver, The Plant-Based Dietitian

WED / 10:15-11:45 AM

Soups are the perfect way to incorporate the healthiest food groups in a delicious, comforting, and pleasurable way. Soups can include flavors and ingredients from around the globe in a variety of ways to satisfy any palate. In this class, Julieanna will cover basic broths, stocks, stews, chilis, and chowders with a focus on batch cooking and convenient, health-promoting meal planning with soup at the center.

Cooking Class: Vegan Cheese – Ooey Gooey & Dairy Free

Sam Turnbull

Wed / 4:00-5:30 PM

Missing that creamy texture and the rich flavors found in cheese? Well, look no further! Sam’s vegan sunflower cheese recipe will satisfy those cravings. This nut-free cheese is quick and easy to make with just nine ingredients. Serve this crave-worthy vegan cheese with crackers or bread, spread it on a sandwich, add it to a salad, or use it anywhere you like! You don’t have to be a vegan to fall in love with this recipe. As an added bonus, it’s school safe!

Thursday Bootcamps

Cooking Boot Camp: Homemade Vegan Meat Alternatives

with Sam Turnbull
** EXTRA FEE

Thurs / 9:15-11:45

These simple-to-make but deliciously rich homemade vegan meat alternatives will be a hit with your vegan and non-vegan guests alike! They are also the perfect choice for those transitioning to a healthier diet where many of the food choices may be unfamiliar. Let Sam guide you through these easy, quick, recipes and satisfying, savory dishes. She will also answer your questions regarding oil-free and gluten-free options.

$150/person, 2 ½ hours

Cooking Boot Camp: How to Choose You Now and Lose Weight for the Last Time

Julieanna Heaver, The Plant-Based Dietitian
** EXTRA FEE

Thurs / 2:15-4:45

Based on Julieanna’s new book, The Choose You Now Diet, this boot camp will demonstrate how to execute the ten tenets to sustainable weight loss. Learn how to meal prep, approach diet mindfully, strategize a plan for sustainable success, and create whole food, plant-based recipes from her book. Ask Julieanna anything about her lifestyle transformation program that has helped hundreds of people achieve their goals.

$150/person, 2 ½ hours

Book your One-on-One Consultations, Treatments, and Group Workshop for the March 2023 Cruise:

Email: Info@Holisticholidayatsea.com
Call 1-305-928-1098.

Miami, Florida

Friday, March 17, 2023

Miami moves to a rhythm all its own— from the sun-drenched beaches to a diverse blend of cultures. Indulge in the glitzy chic of Miami Beach and explore Little Havana’s deep-rooted Cuban heritage. Unwind on Key Biscayne’s serene shorelines, pedal along Ocean Drive or paddle a kayak through Oleta River State Park’s winding mangrove channels. Head to Coconut Grove to take in the bohemian vibe. Whether it’s Art Deco architecture, world-class cuisine or endless nightlife, adventure shines bright in The Magic City.

Holistic Holiday At Sea will be providing hotel accommodations offering group rates for your pre and post stay please check back in October 2022.

Benefits of Vegan Lifestyle

Our Philosophy

We believe that food should be deeply satisfying, healing, and nutrient dense. We know that what we eat is the most important component in the formula for a successful holistic lifestyle. We are deeply committed to feeding our guests plant-based meals that promote and sustain optimal health.

Isla de Roatan, Honduras

A Seafaring Culture

Monday March 20, 2023

Setting foot on Isla de Roatán, off the coast of Honduras, is like entering incredible work of art where the mountainous lush green junglescape meets the glorious blue sea, and deep coves hide pirates of the past. Roatán, after all, was at one point home to more than 5,000 pirates. Largely untouched, Roatán is known for its barrier reef, fishing and diving cultures. The island offers an easy access to beautiful beaches and its coral reef, a sanctuary for snorkelers and divers exploring the bounty of its marine life.

Find Shore Excursions in Honduras

Lectures and Workshops

Please check back with us in late-summer for a complete list of Schedule Workshops and Venue.

Vegan Wine

MSC will offer an extensive Wine Menu for your choice.

Parties and Entertainment

Welcome Aboard Party

Talent Show

Ice Cream Party

Italian Pizza Party

Sushi Party Night

And more to come!

Food Allergies and Special Diets

Ingredients for the vegan dishes being served at any given meal will be posted at the entrance to the dining room. If you have food allergies or sensitivities, please check the ingredient lists carefully, so you know what courses you may have to avoid.

Oil-free and Gluten-free Menus Are Available

In addition to our 100% vegan whole food menu, we offer a second vegan menu with no added oil. Eating gluten-free is easy on the cruise – most of the courses are gluten free. Dishes containing gluten are clearly marked on the menu; just ask your waiter for the gluten-free version.

It is each person’s responsibility to read the ingredients. Please take a moment to check the list if you have any special needs. Waiters may not understand your questions.

Ocean Cay,
MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

Welcome to Your Own Private Island

Thursday March 23, 2023

Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve is founded on a deep commitment to ecological principles that shape everything from how the venues are built and how the island is run, to the kinds of activities featured on the island.

Formerly a sand extraction site, MSC Cruises has made significant efforts to clear the island and the surrounding ocean bed from all discarded debris – while removing a total of 7,500 tons of scrap metal – and relocating coral with the longer-term vision of encouraging coral to grow and repopulate. These efforts will give guests the opportunity to learn about the protection of the oceans and the importance of preserving coral reefs through dedicated edutainment programs.

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Belize City, Belize

Barrier Reef, Mayan Ruins and Jungles

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Formerly the British Honduras, Belize hosts a melting pot of cultures—Garifuna, Mayan, Mestizo, Chinese, Indian, Creole and Mennonite—each leaving their distinct mark on the country’s traditions and its cuisine. In the heart of Central America, bordered by Mexico and Gautemala, Belize offers bountiful nature from untouched jungles, rainforests and caves to the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere offshore, a mecca for snorkelers and scuba divers alike.

Find Shore Excursions in Belize

Flight Arrivals and Departures

For air arrivals and departures it is recommended that guests allow adequate time for transfers between the airport and pier, customs inspections, and airport security checks.

Departure time has CHANGE TO 6:00PM

Miami, FL

On the day of departure (March 17) flights should arrive no later than 10:30 am into Miami (MIA). If you do not require a pre-cruise transfer, you should arrive no later than 1 pm on the day of departure from Miami Airport.

On the day the ship returns, March 24th, you should depart Miami after 1:30 pm, if you require MSC transfers. If you do not require a post-cruise transfer, you should depart Miami no earlier than 12:00 Noon.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

On the day of departure (March 17) flights should arrive no later than 10:00 am into Ft. Lauderdale (FLL). If you do not require a pre-cruise transfer, you should arrive no later than Noon on the day of departure from Ft. Lauderdale.

On the day the ship returns, March 24th, you should depart Ft. Lauderdale after 2:00 pm, if you require MSC transfers. If you do not require a post-cruise transfer, you should depart Ft. Lauderdale after 1:00 pm.

Pre/Post Cruise Hotels

Click on the Hotel link for additional detail information and pricing. All Hotel’s provide transfers from Airport to Hotel.

Third party transfers are available at all Hotel properties concierge for an additional fee.

Fort Lauderdale

1. Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
400 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
$195 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Monday, February 13, 2023
Book your group rate for 2023 Voyage to Wellness Pre-Cruise
www.marriott.com

2. Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
302 N. Federal Hwy, Dania, FL 33004
$184 USD per night 1 King Bed, Junior Suite
$184 USD per night 2 Queen Beds, Junior Suite
Pre-Stay: www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/FX67I9
Post- Stay: www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/YU35R2

3. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
141 SW 19th Court, Dania Beach, FL 33004
$184 USD per night 1 King Bed, Junior Suite
Pre-Stay Link - www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AO98Q4
Post-Stay Link - www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XJ64B3

Miami

1. Marriott Miami Airport Hotel
1201 NW Le Jeune Road, Building A Miami, Florida 33126
$215 USD per night
Book your group rate for 2023 Voyage to Wellness Pre-Cruise Room Block with the Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport
1201 NW Le Jeune Road, Building A Miami, Florida 33126
$190 USD per night
Book your group rate for 2023 Voyage to Wellness Pre-Cruise Room Block with the Courtyard by Marriott

2. Pullman Miami Airport
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
$249 USD per night
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3. Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL 33126
$265 USD per night - 2 Queen Beds
www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/holistic-holiday-at-sea/

Belize City, Belize

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Exclusive Shore Excursions:

For Holistic Holiday at Sea Participants ONLY

Lamanai and the New River Safari
Adventure of the Lost Crystal Cave and Zip Line (SOLD OUT)
Howler Monkey Santuary & Creole Heritage Tour (SOLD OUT)

Lamanai and the New River Safari

First departure - 11:30 am (200 passengers) (SOLD OUT)
Second departure - 12:30 pm (140 passengers)

Book Your Safari Now

ADULTS $127 - CHILD $91 (USD)

	Limited seats (300 passengers)
	Duration: 6 hrs.
	Difficulty Level: Moderate
	Vegan Meal Included

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

A 45-minute drive brings you to Tower Hill, where you will board a riverboat and head up the New River Lagoon. While traversing the many little creeks and lagoons, sightings of hawks, kites and falcons are common. Dainty Jacanas lightly walk on the lily pads while crocodiles bask in the morning sunlight. At the entrance to the New River Lagoon, the ruins of Lamanai (Mayan for “Submerged Crocodile”) rise into view. While touring this site, huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rainforest, amid the chatter of birdlife and the haunting call of the Howler Monkeys. Your experienced guide will point out sites of importance and interest as well as detailing a full history of the Lamanai site.

This tour includes a full buffet lunch on site at the world class restaurant at Ayinha Eco Park Lamanai. Enjoy a tasty Belizean style vegan lunch buffet, cooked with local coconut oil and seasoned to perfection. Relax for approximately 1 hour and purchase tropical drinks, locally brewed Belikin beer, or sample the local rums paired with fresh organic coconut water, before returning to your ship.

Please note: Sightings of wildlife are not guaranteed. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility, trouble walking or for guests using wheelchairs, scooters or strollers as the trails are bumpy and cannot accommodate them. The climbing of the Temples is optional; however, no climbing will be permitted if there is rain and the temples are wet.

⁃ Coconut rice and beans cooked with kosher salt, black pepper and fresh thyme leaves

⁃ Sauté potatoes in coconut oil and onions

⁃ Tossed salad (tomatoes, carrots, red, yellow and green bell peppers, purple cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes)

⁃ Sweet corn on the cub

⁃ Steamed vegetables, (sweet corn on the cob, cauliflower, broccoli)

⁃ Fresh fruits (watermelon, pineapple, bananas)

⁃ Beverage (coconut water, soursop juice, purified drinking water)

Adventure of the Lost Crystal Cave & Zip Line

Departure - 11:45 am (SOLD OUT)

Book Your Adventure Now

ADULTS $131 - CHILD $95 (USD)

	Limited seats (144 passengers - minimum 24)
	Duration: 6.5 hrs.
	Difficulty Level: Strenuous
	Vegan Meal Included

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

Your excursion begins at the pier where you’ll board your air-conditioned transportation for the drive into the jungle. Your tour guide will give a brief history of Belize, its people and culture along the way, as you drive through savannas and quaint villages to Jaguar Jungle Camp. Upon arrival, trained staff will fit you with your harness and give you a safety briefing before you start your zipline adventure. Throughout your visit, survey the incredible natural beauty, acknowledging that this is one of the sacred spaces of the ancient Mayans whose underworld of caves and tree canopies were used to send offerings to their gods. You’ll take a short winding trail through thick jungle, where the towering cohune palms dwarf you, to a limestone cliff that is your launching pad to zipline. Feel the rush as you fly 500 feet across the jungle for a bird’s eye view of a cavernous opening to one of the Maya’s ancient ceremonial caves.

Your next traverse takes you to an unrivalled 700 feet across the jungle. With your adrenaline pumping, you’ll switch gears from harness to life vests as the second leg of your quest begins, putting you up close and personal in the environment of the crystal caves phenomenon. Your tube ride finds you floating through a chamber where you will marvel at the crystal-stalactites cave formations. You’ll leave your tube and walk inside the crystal chamber to explore the sacred underworld of the Mayans. You will find yourself in front of a frozen waterfall column and glittering rim stone dam that is simply amazing. Once back on your tube, you’ll make your way to an underground lagoon, listen and relax to the sound of the water streams throughout the cave system signaling the end of your subterranean adventure.

You’ll walk back to base camp where you’ll change to dry clothes, and enjoy a vegan Lunch. Please note: Pregnant women, guests with neck, back, shoulder and knee injury, heart trouble, seizure disorders, asthma, as well as guests with disabilities such as blindness and balance disorder are not allowed to participate on this tour. What to bring: Swim suits, dry clothing, towel, repellent, cash/credit card and sunscreen. Water shoes and lockers are available for rent. Minimum age to participate on tour is 6 years and minimum height 40 inches tall. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English.

Sautéed vegetables, green salads, seasonal fruits and fruit juices.

Ingredients for sautéed vegetables: fresh garlic, onions, sweet bell pepper, sweet potatoes, tomatos, carrots, zucchini, string bean, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant.

Tomato sauce ingredients: onions, garlic, tomatoes, chile guajillo, cilantro, sea salt.

Fresh oregano green salad: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, celery, onions, sweet bell pepper.

Salad dressing: olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, black pepper.

Howler Monkey Sanctuary & Creole Heritage Tour

First Departure - 11:45 am (SOLD OUT)
Second Departure - 12:30 pm (SOLD OUT)

Book Your Tour Now

ADULTS $109 - CHILD $79 (USD)

	Limited seats (First departure - 96 passengers Second departure - 50 passengers/24 minimum)
	Duration: 6 hrs.
	Difficulty Level: Moderate
	Vegan Meal Included

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

Your excursion begins at the pier where you’ll board your air-conditioned transportation for a driving tour of Belize City. Belize City, the Capital, is the country’s only genuine urban area. It is also the commercial and cultural center of the country. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, learn about the economic, historic and cultural aspects of Belizean life. View the significant landmarks and beautiful colonial buildings as your guide calls out the various points of interest around town.

You’ll continue on into the country for a visit to the Community Baboon Sanctuary, a pioneering project in voluntary grassroots conservation by the local villagers. See the Black Howler Monkey (known as the “Baboon” in the local Creole dialect) in their natural setting of the rainforest where they can be protected in a sustainable environment

Today, the population of the Black Howler Monkey in the sanctuary is thriving with more than 2,000 monkeys in residence. After this portion of the tour is finished you will be treated with a few cultural demonstrations; Flybrush Making, Rice beating and you will also be able to do cashew wine tasting. After your sanctuary tour, it’s time for lunch. Your transportation will transfer you to a local favorite called “Iguana Stop” for a delicious sit-down meal.

Then board your transportation as you’ll travel to The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. Located on 29 acres of tropical savannah, this animal preserve features more than 125 animals that are native to Belize. The zoo’s inhabitants consist of orphaned offspring, animals born in captivity, rehabilitated animals, or those sent to the Belize Zoo as gifts from other zoological institutions. Here, you’ll be able to get up close and personal with the unique wildlife of Belize on a guided tour. Please note: The minimum age to participate in this tour is 5 years old. This tour involves a considerable amount of standing and walking. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. Pregnant women are prohibited from participating in this tour. Guests with prior or current neck injuries, or who have difficulty with or limited mobility, and any guest with disabilities such as blindness or balance disorder are prohibited from participating in this tour.

Sautéed vegetables, green salads, seasonal fruits and fruit juices.

Ingredients for sautéed vegetables: fresh garlic, onions, sweet bell pepper, sweet potatoes, tomatos, carrots, zucchini, string bean, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant.

Tomato sauce ingredients: onions, garlic, tomatoes, chile guajillo, cilantro, sea salt.

Fresh oregano green salad: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, celery, onions, sweet bell pepper.

Salad dressing: olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, black pepper.

Non-Exclusive, MSC Cruise Shore Excursions include:

(open to all passengers sailing)

‣ Calypso Train Tour
‣ Starfish Private Island Getaway
‣ Tastes of Belize Street Food, Artisanal Cheese and Jungle Delights
‣ Airboat Safari Ride
‣ Howler Monkey Sanctuary & Belize Zoo
‣ Sharks, Ray Snorkling and Island Getaway
‣ Minivan with Guide (From 3 to 6 People)
‣ Altun Ha & the Olde Belize River
and more!

Go to MCS Divina's Website to Find Out More About the Non-Exclusive Excursions

Isla de Roatan, Honduras

Monday, March 20, 2023

Exclusive Shore Excursions:

For Holistic Holiday at Sea Participants ONLY

Tabyana Beach Day
3 Sites Snorkeling and Beach

Tabyana Beach Day

Departure - TBC

Book Your Beach Day Now

ADULTS $69 - CHILD $49 (USD)

	Limited seats (250 passengers, Minimum 50)
	Duration: 4 hrs.
	Possibility of Swimming
	Difficulty Level: Easy
	Vegan Meal Included
	Drink included

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

This leisurely beach outing will take you to West Bay and the beautiful TabyAna Beach, a seemingly endless ribbon of powdery white sand fringed with coconut, sea grape and almond trees.

You’ll have plenty of time to simply savor the surroundings, which come complete with live Caribbean music and the ever-present trade winds. The sand is an open invitation to stretch out and relax, while the water beckons to go for a refreshing swim. Vegan lunch included on site is also included in your half day of beachy goodness before you return to the ship.

Beans and rice cooked in coconut milk

Coleslaw – with vinegar, lime juice, seasonings cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, and shredded carrots

Whole wheat pasta with sautéed veggies and a house made marinara sauce.

Fresh fruit and water included.

Three Sites Snorkling and Beach

First Departure - 9:30 am (113 passengers)

Second Departure - 11:15 am (113 passengers)

Third Departure - 12:30 pm (25 passengers)*
*transportation will be shared with non HHAS passenger, vegan lunch will be exclusive to HHAS guest only at designated area.

Book Your Snorkeling Day Now

ADULTS $81 - CHILD $60 (USD)

	Limited seats (113 passengers per departure, minimum 10)
	Duration: 4.5 hrs.
	Possibility of Swimming
	Difficulty Level: Easy
	Vegan Snack Included

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

What could be more adorable and fascinating than starfish? These brightly colored, slow-moving marine animals are unmistakably shaped and are astonishing to visitors! Roatan is one of the top 6 snorkeling spots to see starfish!

The dazzling waters of Roatan are a real paradise for the starfish, also known as Cushion Sea Star. Perfectly harmless, there are plenty of them laying at the seabed, however please do not touch them!

Before or after the snorkeling enjoy relaxation on the beautiful beach and swimming-pool facing the turquoise sea! You will also have time to relax in one of our floatable islands at sea anchored in the beautiful transparent sandbar area.

Vegetable salad (green lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, onion) with home dressing prepared with olive oil, vinegar and salt; fried plantains (fried in vegetable oil and salted) rice & beans (cooked with garlic, pepper, salt, coriander, coconut oil and coconut milk)

Table service and ingredient list provided during lunch.

Non-Exclusive, MSC Cruise Shore Excursions include:

(open to all passengers sailing)

‣ Tabyana Beach Day
‣ Easy and Accessible: Roatan - Non-Folding Mobility Equip
‣ Glass Bottom Boat and West End Village
and more

Go to MCS Divina's Website to Find Out More About the Non-Exclusive Excursions

Costa Maya, Mexico

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Exclusive Shore Excursions:

For Holistic Holiday at Sea Participants ONLY

Kohunlich Mayan Ruins
Bacalar Fort and 7 Colours' Lagoon

Kohunlich Mayan Ruins

Departure - 8:30 am

Book Your Kohunlich Outing Now

ADULTS $101 - CHILD $71 (USD)

	Limited seats (300 passengers, minimum 30)
	Duration: 6.5 hrs.
	Difficulty Level: Strenuous
	Vegan Snack Included
	Shooting videos and/or taking pictures is not allowed or subject to fee

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

Situated on the Yucatán Peninsula and one of Mexico’s absolute must-sees is the archaeological site of Kohunlich, a terraced city built by the Mayans between approx. A.D. 250 and A.D. 600. The sites unusual-sounding name is derived from the English name of the cohune palm, a common sight in the area. Your tour of cultural discovery begins with an air-conditioned coach ride.

At the site itself, you’ll be escorted through the park-like setting of the historical complex, whose highlights include a sunken palace, an acropolis, courtyards and even an ancient ceremonial ball field. But the sites main attraction is undoubtedly the Temple of the Masks, dedicated to the Mayan sun god KinichAhau.

With memories of the beautifully secluded Kohunlich fresh in your mind, you will enjoy a light packed lunch on the coach journey back to Costa Maya and your ship. Please note: the tour involves a 2-hour coach drive each way without a comfort stop. As the tour involves longer periods of walking on uneven ground, guests are requested to take extra care. The tour is considered to be unsuitable for guests with mobility problems or using a wheelchair given the stairs if you choose to do so on the pyramids. Guests are recommended to wear high-factor sunscreen, insect repellent and comfortable shoes. Depending on the exchange rate on the day of the tour, a fee of US$5-US$8 will be payable by guests wishing to use video equipment (including mobile phones) at the archaeological site. The tour also involves an approx. 5-minute walk between the car park and the entrance of Kohunlich.

A vegan boxed snack will be provided at the end of the visit of the Ruins, at the site and will include:

Mushroom and sautéed vegetables with olive oil and cucumber water.
Salted peanuts.

Information about the ingredients will be included in guide’s speech and provided on a laminated menu available on the bus

Bacalar Fort & 7 Colours' Lagoon

First Departure - 8:30 am (SOLD OUT)

Second Departure - 10:00 am (40 passengers)*
*transportation will be shared with non HHAS passenger, vegan lunch will be exclusive to HHAS guest only at designated area.

Book Your Fort & Lagoon Outing Now

ADULTS $125 - CHILD $88 (USD)

	Limited seats (100 passengers, minimum 30)
	Duration: 6 hrs.
	Difficulty Level: Moderate
	Possibility of swimming
	Vegan Meal Included

HHAS, Exclusive Vegan Shore Excursion is non-refundable

This enjoyable half-day outing begins with a leisurely transfer on a modern coach to reach Bacalar, with your guide filling in details about the port and its history.

You'll first be heading for Fort San Felipe Bacalar, which dates back to 1733, to see some real-life cannons.

Then you'll board a boat for a relaxing cruise and a chance to take a dip in the waters of lagoon, whose colors are many and varied. Lastly, soak up picture-perfect views over lunch in one of Bacalar's loveliest restaurants. Your return journey to the ship then lets the tour draw to a close.

RAW BAR

Coconut ceviche, with quinoa and chickpeas
Humus (chickpea dip)
Tabbouleh (wheat salad, mint, tomato, parsley, onions, lemon juice and olive oil)

HOT BAR

Tamal, Chaya and pepita
Zucchini, stuffed with seeds and tomato
Spaghetti with pesto
Pita bread stuffed with falafel and salad

Side Dishes

Orange and garlic vinaigrette
Corn toast

Non-Exclusive, MSC Cruise Shore Excursions include:

(open to all passengers sailing)

‣ Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
‣ Dolphin Swim Adventure
and more

Go to MCS Divina's Website to Find Out More About the Non-Exclusive Excursions

Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Non-Exclusive, MSC Cruise Shore Excursions include:

(open to all passengers sailing)

‣ Kayak and Jet Ski Tours
‣ Sunset Champagne or Rum Rendezvous catamaran cruise
and more

Go to MCS Divina's Website to Find Out More About the Non-Exclusive Excursions

The Itinerary / Exotic Ports of Call

Miami, Florida

Friday March 17, 2023

Please check back in July for a list of hotels with group rates for your pre-cruise stay.

More about Miami, Florida

At Sea

Saturday March 18, 2023

Belize City, Belize

Sunday March 19, 2023

Isla de Roatan, Honduras

Monday March 20, 2023

Costa Maya, Mexico

Tuesday March 21, 2023

At Sea

Wednesday March 22, 2023

Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Res, Bahamas

Thursday March 23, 2023

Miami, Florida

Friday March 24, 2023

Please check back in July for a list of hotels with group rates for your pre-cruise stay.

Green Ship

FROM THE MSC CRUISES:

Charting a sustainable future

We have long been committed to environmental stewardship with a long-term goal to achieve zero emissions for our operations. We are also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide.

Our commitment to sustainability goes above and beyond our efforts to reduce our environmental impact. It is also reflected in the way we support our employees and those who choose to travel with us, as well as how we interact with our partners and the communities and places we visit.

FROM THE MSC CRUISES:

Charting a sustainable future

We have long been committed to environmental stewardship with a long-term goal to achieve zero emissions for our operations. We are also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide.

Our commitment to sustainability goes above and beyond our efforts to reduce our environmental impact. It is also reflected in the way we support our employees and those who choose to travel with us, as well as how we interact with our partners and the communities and places we visit.

Arrivals and Departures

Fort Lauderdale, FL

All flights into Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) should arrive prior to 12:00 p.m. on March 17, 2023.

All departures from Fort Lauderdale, Fl (FLL) should leave no earlier than 11:30 a.m. on March 24, 2023.

Miami, FL

All flights into Miami International Airport (MIA) should arrive prior to 10:00 PM on March 17, 2023.

All departure flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) should leave no earlier than 11:00 a.m. on March 24, 2023.

Please note all Transfers must be purchased directly through MSCCRUISESUSA.COM

Add-Ons

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Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Cuisine

The Holistic Holiday at Sea culinary experience is created by dedicated vegan chefs who stand out in the field of plant-based cooking. Using only the finest quality, natural whole foods available from companies with the utmost integrity, our nourishing cuisine will be one of the highlights of your vacation.

Food ALLERGIES:

Oil-free and Gluten-free Menus Are Available

In addition to our 100% vegan whole food menu, we offer a second vegan menu with no added oil. Eating gluten-free is easy on the cruise – most of the courses are gluten free. Dishes containing gluten are clearly marked on the menu; just ask your waiter for the gluten-free version.

Traveling with a Standard American Diet Eater?

The journey to wellness is a journey with many steps. While we highly encourage everyone to stick to our plant-based menu for optimal energy and health during their vacation, items from the regular ship’s menu are available on request as well.

Smoothies/Juice Bar

MSC will offer fresh pressed juices and smoothies at the Silver Lounge Bar located mid-ship on deck 6 on the right side of the ship, adjacent to the Holistic Holiday at Sea Hospitality Desk and Bookstore.

Private Massages

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Get Moving

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Meditate

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Pre-paid Gratuities

Ages 12+ $98.00 ($14 per day) per person
Ages 2-11 $49.00 ($7.00 per day) per person.
Children under 2 pay no gratuities.

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Cancellation Policy

Inside / Ocean View / Balcony Cabins

Cancellation/Change Policy*

From time of deposit – July 29, 2022 - $100 per person

July 30 – October 7, 2022 - $250 per person

October 8 – December 2, 2022 - $750 per person

December 3, 2022 – February 13, 2023 – 75% penalty of total cost

February 14, 2023 – Day of Sailing – 100% Non-refundable

*Not applicable for Roommate Match Passengers. See separate policy.

For Roommate Match Passengers Only*

From time of deposit – July 29, 2022 – $100 per person

July 30 – October 7, 2022 - $250 per person

October 8 – Matching Date November 25, 2022 - $750 per person

November 26, 2022 – Day of Sailing - 100% Nonrefundable. All Reservations Cancelled November 26, 2022, thru day of sailing will receive the government fees and pre-paid gratuities only.

*See Roommate Match Terms and Conditions for additional details. If a roommate cancels after final payment, or when that person has been matched, the person sharing the cabin may keep it as a single passenger for an additional $350.00 We reserve the right to put another person in the cabin based on roommate availability. We cannot guarantee a roommate match. You will be listed as a single upon booking, with the single deposit due and subject to the cancellation penalties.

Yacht Club Suites

Cancellation/Change Policy*

From time of deposit – July 29, 2022 - $300 per person

July 30 – October 7, 2022 - $500 per person

October 8 – December 3, 2022 - $1,500 per person

December 3, 2022 – February 13, 2022 - 75% penalty of total cruise fare

February 14, 2022 – Day of Sailing – 100% Non-refundable

All Reservations Cancelled February 14, 2023, thru day of sailing will receive the government fees and pre-paid gratuities only.

Roommate Matches not available for Yacht Club Suites

Name Change Fee: $75
Only one name change is permitted per stateroom, should both guests need to be changed, this will be considered a cancellation as per the cancellation policy.

ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING
Email: ibis@lifejourneys.net

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