Signing up for an excursion couldn't be easier.

Just contact Carol

570-390-0809 or email at:

carolstraveltime@gmail.com

You will be given an onboard itinerary for all group events before our cruise.

Events

Group Happenings for Parrot Lovers Cruise
Suggested excursions are in blue. These are ones that Carol found might be of interest to you or are related to birds. The meetings and excursions in black are for the group attendance. All Princess Excursions can be booked for you by Carol. Find Princess Excursions on your cruise personalizer.

Feb. 6, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderfully Magnificent Event You Should Attend #1.

Suggested tour on your own to Butterfly World to see the gardens and feed the lorikeets. We will not be doing this as a group but it looks amazing. Your transportation there and back will be on your own. It is about 1/2 hour from the port.

Butterfly World near Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a tropical adventure in the World’s Largest butterfly house and bird park. Butterfly World was the first butterfly house in the United States, opening in March 1988. Butterfly world encompasses 3 acres of butterfly aviaries, botanical gardens and a working butterfly farm and research center.

Wander through six outdoor, screened in aviaries with over 20,000 live butterflies and free flying tropical birds. See domestic, rare, and exotic birds in the Jewels of the Sky Aviary and Tropical Bird Aviary. Feed birds right out of your hand in the Lorikeet Encounter. Immerse yourself in a blooming garden paradise with one of the largest collections of flowering plants, vines, and trees in the world. Learn about butterfly conservation, research, and the efforts to save endangered butterflies by Butterfly World. Take gorgeous and memorable photos among the waterfalls, flowering plants, and roses. Sip coffee and relax among nature’s beauty at an outdoor cafe. Watch in wonder at the live bug zoo.

Butterfly World is located within the South side of Tradewinds Park but is a separate facility. Butterfly World is open 7 days a week, weather permitting as the exhibits are mostly outdoor attractions. Capture unique photos on days below 60 degrees Fahrenheit as most butterflies will not fly and will stay still, resting on leaves or plants. On sunny and warm days, the butterflies and birds will be active and flying for beautiful action photos. Butterfly World is a hidden gem attraction wonderful for guests of all ages.

Sounds amazing but expensive. Entrance fee is $32.50

If you decide to go, we will meet you on the ship later.

We have an informal get-together at the Good Spirits Bar at the Piazza tonight starting at 7:30. Come say hello to Carol and Gary and meet the group.

Feb. 8, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderfully Magnificent Event You Should Attend #2.

Our First seminar in the Take Five Lounge from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon. Join Amy Fennell and the group for an exciting and informative presentation.

Feb. 10, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderfully Magnificent Event You Should Attend #3.

Tour of Dominica to include parrot watching. Working on details now.

Dominica - Syndicate Rain Forest Bird Tour. Guided bird tour in Syndicate Nature Preserve. Lunch in Portsmouth. Free time for shopping. Remember to take comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. Our guide will be a former Forest Officer Stephen Durand. $139 per person. Duration 5.5 hours.

Feb. 11, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderfully Magnificent Event You Should Attend #4.

St Lucia - Tour of Morne Taback Parrot Sanctuary.

Scenic Drive to the sanctuary with photo opportunity stops. Restroom Stop along the way. Possibility of seeing parrots in the wild. duration 5 hours. Note: The roads to the sanctuary are very winding. If you suffer from motion sickness, bring medication to enjoy the gorgeous ride. $97 per person

I just booked Asa Lansiquot who will be our guide once we get to the sanctuary. He charges $20 for an entry fee. The fee must be paid separately in order to go on the tour. So the total for the excursion will be $117

Feb. 12, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderful Magnificent Event You Should Attend #5

In Martinique, We suggest the Balata Botanical Garden. We are told that there are hummingbirds all over and aerial views as well as the gardens and a Creole house to explore. Princess Excursion #FDF-220 Price is $59.95

Feb. 14, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderfully Magnificent Event You Should Attend #6

Our second seminar with our speaker. We will be at the same Take 5 Lounge from 9:30 to 12 noon joining Amy Fennell and our old and new friends at the presentation.

Feb. 15, 2024

Our Really Super Awesome & Wonderfully Magnificent Event You Should Attend #7.

Our third time together in a seminar/get-together. We will have time to finalize our auctions and sales of parrot-related items as well as hear from our speaker and talk birds. Might have a movie to watch as well.

Wishing you
all a safe trip home.
Till we meet again.