Coral Jubilee Caribbean Cruise: 35 Years of Olivia Travel

Cancellation Penalty: 50% of trip cost

Cancellation Penalty: 100% of trip cost (no refund)

Climate

Average year-round temperature is a perfect 82°F (28°C). High noon is a bit warmer and at night it can get breezy, but mostly you’ll be fine in shorts and a t-shirt. The islands are fairly dry, averaging a little over 1 inch (2.5 cm.) of rain per month.

Currency

U.S. Dollars are accepted in all ports-of-call.

Celebrations: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons and More

If you have any celebrations and birthdays during the trip that you have not already advised your travel consultant about, please let us know of this information as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.

Register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.

Connect with Other Guests: Join the Facebook Group

To meet some of the women who will be joining you on this trip, join the 2025 Olivia's Coral Jubilee Caribbean Cruise: 35 Years of Olivia Travel Facebook group.

Passport and Visa

All guests (including guests from countries other than the United States) will be required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for six months after your return date. US citizens do not need a visa for this trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check visa requirements with your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries you’ll be visiting.

Specific Needs: Medical, Dietary and Mobility

If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant. Please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.

Vaccinations

Please check with your local public health department or personal physician regarding immunization recommendations for your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov. Just click on “Traveler’s Health” and then “Vaccinations.”

Air Travel

Airports

You will need to fly into and out of Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Florida (FLL). We encourage all guests to arrive a day early in Fort Lauderdale to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.

Airfare Specials

Olivia is proud to partner with Delta Airlines. The Delta Airlines discount code NM3WA is good for up to 10% off and applies to flights into and out of Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or Miami International Airport (MIA). Dates of travel are Mar 21, 2025 to Apr 13, 2025. Airfare can be booked no earlier than 11 months before the trip. Click here to book online or call the Delta Meeting Network at (800) 328-1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3WA. Not all fares are eligible for use with this discount code. Fare rules will determine eligibility.

We are proud to partner with United Airlines. The United Airlines discount code: Z Code: ZPTZ and Agreement code: 877055 are good for up to 10% off and applies to flights into and out of Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Dates of travel are Mar 23, 2025 – Apr 11, 2025. Airfare can be booked no earlier than 11 months before the trip. This reservation can be completed by visiting united.com/meetings (enter the Meeting Code ZPTZ877055 in the Promotions and Certificates box). Or by calling the United Reservations Meetings Desk at (800) 426-1122 and providing the Z code and agreement code (a service fee will apply). You can also choose to book through your preferred travel agency and provide the discount program information. Discount level applicable based on 1st letter of published tariff fare purchased.

Flight Arrival and Departure Times

All flights should be scheduled to arrive in Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Florida (FLL) at or before 12 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Departures from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Florida (FLL) on Saturday, April 5, 2025 should be scheduled to depart at 12 pm or later.

Host Hotel

Olivia will offer a host hotel in Fort Lauderdale with a preferred group rate. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to sailing.

Luggage Allowance

While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.

Transfers

Getting to Your Ship

Airport transfers are not included. You can take a rideshare (such as Uber or Lyft) from the Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL) to the Port Everglades Cruise Terminal for approximately $12, or a taxi for approximately $25-$30. The port address is: Port Everglades Cruise Terminal, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

You will be able to book a one-way airport to ship transfer through Holland America approximately 30 days prior to sailing. Stay tuned for more information.

Parking at the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Ship Terminal

Parking for cruise passengers is available at the Port Everglades Port Cruise Terminal parking facility. Please click here for rates and more information.

Check-In

Embarkation and check-in begins at 11:30 am. All guests must be checked in by 3 pm and on board the ship by 3:30 pm. Although we do not depart until 10 pm, all guests must be on board by 3:30pm to complete safety drill essentials.

Bringing Alcohol and Beverages Onboard

Guests are not allowed to bring alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board for consumption or any other use except as follows:

Guests may bring wine and champagne onboard, however a corkage fee of $20 USD will be applied to each bottle. Limitations apply. Wine brought in quantities deemed to be excessive by the ship or security will be refused. Wine purchased during ship-sponsored shore excursions that visit local wineries is exempt from the on-board corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).

Items such as sodas, energy drinks or other non-alcoholic items are not allowed on board in any form. In an effort to protect our environment and reduce use of plastic, plastic water bottles are not allowed. However, an allowance of six liters, twelve (12) cans or cartons (500 ml in volume or less) or six (6) cans or cartons (1 liter in volume or less) of water are allowed per stateroom. Any amount in excess of this allowance will not be allowed onboard. Water in plastic bottles will not be allowed onboard in any quantity, including in ports of call. Guests will be asked to discard open beverages in plastic containers prior to boarding.

In addition to the wide selection of lounges where you can enjoy cocktails and sunsets, the ship offers a variety of beverage packages – from cocktails to wine to soda. You’ll be able to purchase beverage packages 30 days prior to your cruise.

An 18% service charge is automatically applied to all beverage purchases, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges and all for purchase a la carte menu items.

Electricity

Cabins are equipped with one standard U.S. 110 and European 220-volt outlet.

Excursions

Exploring our ports of call will be the highlight of your cruise. Holland America takes pride in offering the best shore excursion options for our guests. We will notify you via email when excursions are available for online booking, approximately 90 days in advance of your cruise.

Gratuities

Gratuities are included in the cost of the cruise. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maitre'd and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. If you receive exceptional service and wish to tip a bit more, it is always appreciated.

Internet and Mobile Phones

You can purchase and connect to satellite internet 24 hours a day, either by accessing the ship’s wireless network with your mobile device (laptop, iPad or mobile phone). Internet packages/prices will be posted on board.

Through an agreement with the Wireless Maritime Service, the ship offers an advanced roaming network onboard allowing you to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages and access emails and surf the web while at sea using your mobile phone and telephone number. Phones must be activated for international calling with your home provider and it’s important to check with your cell phone service provider to find out information about roaming fees.

Laundry Services

Laundry, pressing and dry-cleaning services are available onboard for an extra charge. Pricing is available on board.

Medical Services

There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services entail an additional fee.

Money for Onboard Purchases

On board, the currency is $USD. All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create during online check-in.

Ports of Call

The ship will be docked in Grand Turk, San Juan, Tortola. We will anchor and take tender boats ashore in Half Moon Cay.

Smoking Policy

Please take note of Holland America’s new smoking policy on board. All staterooms (cabins) including stateroom verandahs, showrooms and all other indoor areas are designated non-smoking. Smoking is permitted on certain designated, outside decks. The designated smoking areas will be noted on board. Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices may only be used in designated smoking areas.

Spa Services

Enjoy the luxurious Greenhouse Spa complete with massage, facials and a myriad of other spa treatments. Massages and other services are available for an additional fee.

Telephone

Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation will begin once the ship has cleared customs and can be as early as 7 am. You will receive colored luggage tags to designate the time you will be called to disembark the ship.

Transfers to the Airport

For those going directly to Fort Lauderdale Airport, you can take a rideshare from the port to the airport for approximately $12, or a taxi for approximately $20. The airport is about 15 minutes away. Transfers will also be available to book via the Shore Excursion office on board.