Southern Caribbean Seafarer
November 28 to December 7, 2025
Round trip from Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Head south with us for beach days in the beautiful ABC islands! Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao are waiting for you and no Caribbean trip would be complete without a stop in our favorite spot, Half Moon Cay. Take time to enjoy yourself before the craziness of the winter holiday season and treat yourself to days full of sunshine in the Southern Caribbean.

This voyage is fully accessible, dementia-friendly, offers supported travel options for seniors, can include special family rates for additional travelers in your group, and offers daily caregiver respite sessions.

Where We’re Taking You

Pre-Cruise: Welcome to Ft. Lauderdale! An Elite Cruises concierge will meet you at the airport and escort you to our pre-cruise group hotel so you have a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather before our cruise. In the evening we will sit down for a lovely group Thanksgiving Dinner where none of us has to worry about the hassle of cooking and washing the dishes! Transportation to the port is included with your hotel stay so once you arrive your vacation has officially started.

November 28: Welcome onboard the Rotterdam! Elite Cruises staff will handle your luggage and escort you to your cabin where you can get settled before a night on the town. Join us for a group dinner, then get ready for an evening of theater, dancing, or dueling pianos at one of the many entertainment venues onboard.

November 29-30: These days at sea feature programs exclusively for our group with workshops and conferences for caregivers as well as respite/adult daycare where our staff takes over so caregivers can take the break they deserve. Respite activities can include music therapy, art, games, puzzles, movies, and more. Tell us what activities your loved ones enjoy and we’ll make it happen! Our supported cruises are fully customizable so every member of your family gets to do something they enjoy and have a true vacation.

December 1: Eat a hearty breakfast because today we’re in Curacao and no visit to this island us complete without tasting the bright blue liquor they are famous for. Adventurous travelers can swim with dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and stop at one of the many pristine beaches on the island.

December 2: Explore the colorful Caribbean town of Oranjestad before venturing outside to tour the varied landscapes of Aruba, from towering cacti to stunning beaches. Or head straight to the coast for a beach day, but if you’re not in the mood to swim you can still explore the reefs on a submarine!

December 3: Next we’ll be visiting the tiny yet charming island of Bonaire, where you’ll be in awe of the brightest blue waters you’ve ever seen. This picture-perfect island is made for dipping your toes in the surf and there are plenty of beaches to do just that, including No Name Beach on a small uninhabited island just off shore.

December 4-5: These days at sea give us another chance to enjoy caregiver conferences and workshops and take advantage of the ship’s amenities. We highly recommend a trip to the hydrotherapy pool in the spa which is our favorite spot to relax onboard.

December 6: Half Moon Cay is everyone’s favorite spot, with white sand beaches and stunning blue waters. Spend the day here feeding the fish, taking a glass bottom boat ride, relaxing in a cabana, and enjoying a beach BBQ! A day on this award-winning private island is the perfect end to the perfect vacation.

December 7: Leaving our ship doesn’t have to mean the end of all the fun! Extend your vacation with a post-cruise stay at our group hotel and keep enjoying the warm Florida sunshine. When you’re ready to head home an Elite Cruises concierge will escort you to the airport for your return flight.

We offer the following on each Elite Supported Cruise so you and your loved ones can enjoy life to the fullest:

• Daily caregiver break time
• All-inclusive cruise which includes onboard dining, beverage package, and WiFi
• Group accompanied by medical professionals, including RN support 24/7, as well as trained support staff. Staff to client ratio is 1:3.
• Meet and greet at airport and escort to pre/post cruise hotel
• Transfers to/from cruise ship
• Luggage handling by Elite Cruises staff
• Group dinner seating plus 2 specialty dining experiences
• Events and programming exclusively for our group

Wheelchair accessible and mobility accessible staterooms are available on a first come first serve basis. All cabins on the ship can be retrofitted to be accessible with elevated toilet seats, shower chairs, and detachable shower heads at no additional cost. Arrangements can be made to rent assistive devices such as manual wheelchairs, scooters, power wheelchairs, etc.

Ask us about additional services to make your vacation truly stress free including:

• Transportation from your residence to your local airport
• Flights accompanied by an Elite Cruises staff member
• Private duty caregivers
• Private accessible transportation to/from cruise port
• Extended daily respite so caregivers can enjoy longer shore excursions or ship amenities while their loved ones have fun with our Elite staff
• Shore excursions accompanied by an Elite staff member for additional support

Caregiver Conferences & Support

Connect with other caregivers on our cruises and find the support you need with caregiver circles and educational seminars on caregiving managing, self care, diagnosis/prognosis, and neuroplasticity concepts and activities. These sessions are exclusively for our group and feature new guest speakers on each voyage as well as our team of professionals including Elite Cruises owner Kathy, a geriatric neurology nurse with adaptive technology certification. Additionally get the time to regroup, relax, and recharge with daily two hour respite sessions where our team will take over your caregiving duties and you have the break you deserve.

Rotterdam offers vacation experiences for all ages!

Create lifelong memories with all generations of your family on Holland America Line’s Rotterdam. Younger family members will enjoy dedicated activities and entertainment at Club HAL while adults unwind at Greenhouse Spa or at the casino. All generations can come together for some fun at the spacious Sea View Pool or at one of the many music venues on board.

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