Fabulous Cruise, Incredible Show

2012 Quilt Cruise for a Cause

Circumnavigate the British Isles!
With Patt Blair and Jane Sassaman

And join us for England's Festival of Quilts!

Cruise only ~ August 1 - 13, 2012
Cruise with the Festival of Quilts ~ August 1-19

Supporting US Hurricane & Tornado Disaster Relief


Our cruise sets sail from Southampton (near London) and will circumnavigate the British Isles visiting the history rich ports of:    Le Havre (for Paris or Normandy/Bayeux) France; Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Glasgow, Scotland; Belfast, N. Ireland; Liverpool, England; Dublin and Cobb, Ireland; St. Peter Port, (Gurnsey Island) England and back to Southampton (for London). 

Join teachers Patt Blair and Jane Sassaman for workshops and special projects created just for our cruise. Additionally, we have also arranged optional quilter tours in Normandy which will visit the Normandy Beaches as well as the village of Bayeux to see the famous tapestry.  In Glasgow, we will offer a full city tour and a quilter visit to the Paisley Museum, where one will enjoy the history of the famous paisley textiles.

What a great time of year to explore the United Kingdom AND visit Europe's greatest quilt extravaganza, the Festival of Quilts.  We have arranged an incredible duel itinerary just for you.  You may join us just for our incredible quilting cruise, or, you may extend your vacation and come with us to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham via a two night stay in fabulous Bath!

Our ship, the Caribbean Princess®  features the latest in Princess style cruise comfort which will enhance your overall travel experience on every level. Activities for all ages and interests abound, so consider bringing the family as this cruise is not just for quilters.  Capacity for this cruise is limited, please register early to avoid disappointment.  We will sell out fast!

Our cruise itinerary:

Map

  Port Arrival Departure
August 1 London (Southampton), England   5:00 PM
August 2 Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), France 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
August 3 At Sea    
August 4 Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
August 5 Inverness/Loch Ness (Invergordon), Scotland 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
August 6 At Sea    
August 7 Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland 7:00 AM  
August 8 Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland   1:00 AM
August 8 Belfast, Northern Ireland 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
August 9 Liverpool, England 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
August10 Dublin, Ireland 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
August 11 Cobh, Ireland 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
August 12 Guernsey (St. Peter Port), England 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
August 13 London (Southampton), England 5:00 AM  

 

 

Cruise only pricing:

Category

Quilter

Non-Quilter

3rd or 4th person to a cabin (after 2 per cabin)

SINGLE

Optional Insurance per person

double

Inside

$1899.00

$1799.00

$1550.00

$3699.00

 $140.00

Obstructed view Outside

 

$2199.00

 

$2099.00

 

SOLD OUT

 

$3959.00

 

$160.00

Outside

$2399.00

$2299.00

$1795.00

$4699.00

$180.00

Balcony

$2999.00

$2899.00

SOLD OUT

$5899.00

$210.00

 

Balcony Suite

 

$3599.00

 

$3499.00

 

SOLD OUT

 

$6899.00

 

$225.00

 

**Above rates effective 3/26/12 and are for new bookings only.  Special group rate cruise-only pricing starts at $1799*/per person, double occupancy.   3rd and 4th person fares are allowed after first two people in cabin pay the double occupancy fare. All posted fares are subject to availability, capacity controlled and may expire.  Government fees and taxes are per person and are an additional $110  See the applicable Princess® Cruises brochure or princess.com for their  terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Other restrictions may apply.  Ship of Bermudan Registry.

Optional Post-cruise Excursion Itinerary, includes breakfast daily:

August 13: Immediate departure after disembarkation from the cruise to the city of Bath, a World Heritage Site. B

August 14: After breakfast, we will enjoy a guided Bath city tour as well as a tour of the American Museum, home to one of the finest collections of American Quilts outside of the USA. B

August 15: We will transfer via our luxury coach to our Birmingham hotel which is on the grounds of the NEC, home of the Festival of Quilts. B

August 16-18:  You will have multi-day passes to enjoy the Festival of Quilts at your leisure.  Our hotel accommodations include a full breakfast buffet daily and complimentary shuttles to/from the door of the show. B

August 19:  After a morning of leisure, we will depart this afternoon via luxury coach for London.  We will spend the night at the convenient London Sheraton Heathrow Hotel in anticipation of departure tomorrow. B

August 20: Full breakfast at hotel. Departure on own. B

PRICING for the 7 night  Bath/Birmingham/London Option:
Double Occupancy - $1299.00
Single Occupancy - $1999.00

Optional Quilter Cruise Shore Tours to Normandy, Bayeux, Glasgow and Paisley - $279 per person.

Minimum enrollment is necessary for the optional tour itineraries

 

Terms and Conditions

Download Registration Forms Here

 


Jane Sassaman's "Not Your Grandmother's Flower Garden"

 

Take a look at the workshops offered during our cruise!

 

 

 

Your cruise includes:           

 - All shipboard accommodations

 - All shipboard meals and entertainment

 - Quilting workshops

 - Welcome Reception

 - Block Contest and prizes

 - Show and Tell Gathering/Farewell Party

 - 24 hour complimentary room service

 - World of Quilts Travel Bag & surprise gifts 

 - Entry into 2012/2013 cruise give-away

The Festival of Quilts extension includes:

  • All transfers via luxury coach
  • Bath City Tour with tour of American Museum
  • Deluxe Hotels in Bath and Birmingham,   England
  • Breakfast daily
  • Multiday entry to the Festival of Quilts

     

    Register by May 1 to insure a cabin - space after this date cannot be guaranteed.

     

    Watch a video about our ship

    Fare(s) in USD, per person, based on double occupancy, cruise only, subject to availability, are capacity controlled, may be limited by residency.  Government fees and taxes up to $110.00 are per person and are additional. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $10 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. See the applicable Princess brochure or visit princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Passport fees, shore tours and insurance are not included in the above pricing. Other restrictions may apply. Princess Cruises and Deb Roberts Tours are not responsible for omissions or typographical errors. Flexibility during cruise port time is allowed so each passenger may enjoy the area at their leisure.  As port time is often quite limited, unless specified on this website, escorted trips to quilt shops or group activities are not planned while on shore so that one has control of their own time in each port.  Guests are encouraged to wait until the group is confirmed as a go prior to purchasing independent airline tickets.

    ©2011-2012 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.

    To participate in the included activities and receive the above inclusions - the cruise must be booked through Deb Roberts' Tours.

     


     


  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be times when teachers, itinerary, projects and schedules may need to change without notice.  In order to participate in related activities, all cruises and tours offered through World of Quilts Travel must be booked through Deb Roberts Tours.  We cannot make exceptions, thank you for your understanding.  Deb Roberts' Tours is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

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