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Join Roland Guilarte, founder and owner
of Brevard Music Group, on
THE BMG CULTURAL CRUISE TO CUBA!
An Adventure Of a Lifetime
October 29 - November 5, 2016
Exciting New Details Below
PRE-CRUISE PARTY AT MIAMI'S LITTLE
HAVANA CUBAOCHO CULTURAL & ARTS CENTER
Saturday, October 29, 2016
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| CUBAOCHO ARTS CENTER |
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| CATERED CUBAN DINNER |
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| AFTER DINNER DANCING |
Cruise Dates
Sunday, October 30 to Saturday, November 5, 2016
CUBA PORTS OF CALL
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HAVANA
Two Day Stay
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CIENFUEGOS
One Day Stay
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SANTIAGO DE CUBA
One Day Stay |
THE ADONIA'S STATEROOMS
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BALCONY STATEROOM
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| OCEANVIEW STATEROOM |
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| INSIDE STATEROOM |
WHY VISIT CUBA?
Its Music:
The music of Cuba, including its instruments, performance and dance, comprises a large set of unique traditions influenced mostly by west African and European (especially Spanish) music. Due to the syncretic nature of most of its genres, Cuban music is often considered one of the richest and most influential regional music of the world. Since the 19th century Cuban music has been hugely popular and influential throughout the world. It has been perhaps the most popular form of regional music since the introduction of recording technology. Cuban music has contributed to the development of a wide variety of genre and musical styles around the globe, most notably in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.
Its Culture:
"To be cultured is the only way to be free." José MartÃ
For a small country, Cuba has a very large soul. It's all owing to a culture which is rich, vibrant and immensely varied. At the island's heart are the Cubans, brought here by the trade winds from all corners of the earth to forge a new people. Amerindian Taino, Spanish, African, French, Asian and English ways of life took root in Cuba, but in the mixing of the cultures became something new and utterly distinct. The search for the essence of Cuba is perhaps what drives the vital cultural tradition here.
Its People:
Cuba's nearly 12 million people are mostly Spanish and Africans who came to the island over the past 500 years. About 65 percent of Cubans consider themselves as white or descendants of Spanish colonial settlers and other immigrants. Around 10 percent of the population is black, 20 percent mulatto (a mixture of European and African) and 1 percent Chinese who were brought in as laborers in the mid-1800s as the slave trade from Africa disappeared. One thing that sets Cubans apart from other Caribbean peoples is their work ethic. Of all Latin American people Cubans are by far the hardest working and are known for their business acumen and entrepreneurial skills. However, the Cuban people are unique in that they combine a strong work ethic with the ability to enjoy themselves like other Latins.
YOUR ADVENTURE -
EIGHT DAYS THAT COULD CHANGE
THE WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD!
THE PRE-CRUISE DINNER & PARTY
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| CubaOcho Cultural & Arts Center |
As a kick off to our unique Cuban Cultural Experience our cruise attendees will be our special guests at a traditional catered Cuban dinner the night before we cruise to Cuba. CubaOcho Cultural & Arts Center on Miami's Little Havana's 8th Street district in Miami will be our host venue for an amazing night of dining, music and dancing. Round trip bus transportation from and to our host hotel at the Port of Miami to CubaOcho will be included.
THE CRUISE
For the true explorer, the world isn't just something to be seen. It's something to be touched, shared, moved, in some small way, by the meeting of cultures. The Brevard Music Group and Travel By Ginny travel agency present our cruise to Roland's birthplace, the island of Cuba, to you. Your world is about to become a little wider! Join Roland, Mikell, the Brevard Music Group with Daphne Lacy at Travel By Ginny and a few close friends as we open the pristine waters and white sands of the largest island in the Caribbean to you - Cuba!
This one-of-a-kind "Cuban Cultural Cruise" experience will offer cultural exchange voyages to multiple locations in Cuba, including Havana, Cienfuegos, and Santiago de Cuba. In order to enable you to experience Cuban society, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Cuban music, cuisine and culture while coming home to the safety of your cruise ship accommodations.
THE CRUISE SHIP
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| MV Adonia |
The modern 704-passenger Adonia, your home for the seven days of your journey, is a small adventure in itself. In addition to nourishing your hunger to make a difference, your voyage will also nourish your body with thoughtfully prepared, Cuban-inspired meals that include a variety of vegetarian options. There's a pool, a gym, a games deck, even a full-sized library. And, of course, there's the infinite mystery of the wide, wide sea around you. So your spirit gets a bit of extra nourishment too. But, beyond its built-in amenities, what matters most about the Adonia is its size. It's small enough to let you get genuinely acquainted with your fellow travelers: the people who share your desire for meaningful human connection. And, for our adventurers, that's the most important amenity of all.
Day 1: Half a day voyage to Havana
Day 1 & 2: Cultural Exchange Activities in Havana
Day 3: Travel To Cienfuegos
Day 4: Cultural Exchange Activities in Cienfugeos
Day 5: Half a Day Voyage to Santiago de Cuba
Day 5: Cultural Exchange Activities in Santiago de Cuba
Day 6 & 7: Voyage Back to Miami
PRE-CRUISE PARTY & CRUISE PRICING
Prices shown include cruise taxes, port charges and visa fees. Saturday evening in Little Havana; dinner, music, dancing and transportation from and to host hotel. Prices do not include hotel accommodations or transportation to and from the cruise terminal. We are preparing a hotel/transportation package. Details coming soon.
Interior Stateroom - $2199 per person based on double occupancy or $4398 for two people.
Ocean View Stateroom - $2899 per person based on double occupancy or $5798 for two people.
Balcony Stateroom - $3499 per person based on double occupancy or $6998 for two people.
CRUISE PURCHASE DETAILS:
A $600 per person deposit is due at time of cruise purchase. Balance is due August 1st, 2016. A $50 per stateroom onboard credit will be extended to all cruise purchasers. Purchasers will be responsible for all gratuities.
Stateroom Availability: After picking up 10 more staterooms, we only have 11 staterooms available. Due to the fact that this is the ONLY cruise sanctioned by the Cuban and United States governments, the cruise ship tells us there are no additional staterooms available for our cruise date. This is a unique and safe opportunity to experience the "forgotten island" in its raw form before it becomes a popular tourist destination.
Travel Insurance: For your protection we strongly recommend all cruise passangers purchase travel insurance. When purchasing your cruise package please ask us for a travel insurance quote.
Cancellation Policy:
More than 90 days before departure: no cancellation fee.
90 to 76 days: forfeit deposit.
75 to 46 days: 50% of full fare.
45 to 31 days: 75% of full fare.
30 days or less: 100% of fare.
FOR ADDITIONAL CRUISE INFORMATION
AND TO PURCHASE YOUR ADVENTURE
TO CUBA PLEASE CONTACT:
DAPHNE LACY @ TRAVEL BY GINNY
(321)632-5610
Or To Email Roland
ADDITIONAL CRUISE DETAILS AT
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