Before You Book
- What is Cayamo 2012?
- What does the price of Cayamo 2012 include?
- Will the artists be onboard the whole time?
- When should I plan to arrive and depart from Miami?
- Are there any cruise discounts available?
- What is the cruise itinerary?
- How can I learn more about the Norwegian Pearl?
- What is the New Lineup Guarantee?
- How does admission to ticketed concerts work?
- Can I attend if I am pregnant or just had a baby?
What is Cayamo 2012?
Seven days of music, adventure, relaxation, and amazing moments await you on board the 5th Annual Cayamo! This vibrant journey through song, where songwriters and their most passionate listeners are brought together on vacation, sets sail February 5-12, 2012 on the Norwegian Pearl from Miami to Cayo Levantado, St. Maarten and St. Barts.
You will be reunited with some of your favorite returning artists, and introduced to new music that will undoubtedly become part of our Cayamo family. Join Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt - John Prine - Richard Thompson - Keb Mo - Buddy Miller - Loudon Wainwright - Iris Dement - Greg Brown - Shawn Mullins -James McMurtry - Chuck Cannon - Works Progress Administration - Aslyn -Enter the Haggis - Ryan Montbleau Band with many more to be announced in the coming months!
The Norwegian Pearl is the perfect setting, with comforting amenities, gracious staff, and intimate venues that inspire once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Grab a bite at the Garden Cafe, or if you’re in the mood for something a bit fancier, head to one of the many specialty restaurants on board. You’ll be treated to resort style pools, hot tubs, comfortable staterooms, a comprehensive fitness center, Vegas-style casino and world-class spa.
This unique music festival at sea is perfect for any type of getaway. Music, dancing, laughter, laziness – whatever your speed, it’s available starting early and lasting late into the night. You’ll find theme nights, artist-hosted activities and the perfect harmony of fun, sun, sand, and song with a community of like-minded individuals sailing the crystal blue Caribbean.
What does the price of Cayamo 2012 include?
In addition to admission to all cruise concerts, the price of your room also includes:
- All meals (there's gourmet fare in the formal dining rooms, casual indoor and outdoor grills open for meals throughout the day and 24-hour room service).
- Non-carbonated beverages (i.e. tea, juices, coffee).
- Free entrance to hot spots like the ship's disco and casino.
- Use of the ship's beautiful pools and giant waterslide (all with plenty of deck space to enjoy a cocktail and some great music).
- Use of the Norwegian Pearl's health and fitness center.
- Kid's Crew and Teen's Crew programs and activities if you're bringing children.
- Taxes, port charges and ticketing are added at check-out and pre-paid by you ($255.00 per person).
Not included are:
- Gratuities ($12.00 per person, per day will be charged to your onboard spending account).
- Gambling.
- Spa.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Soft drinks & bottled water. (However, cards are available for a low price which get you unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise.)
- Any meals, events or tours in the Port.
- Airfare.
- Ground transportation.
- Travel insurance (available through Sixthman).
Will the artists be onboard the whole time?
Our artists are excited to join you on board for the whole event. However, there may be some cases where an artist must join us during the trip or depart early due to schedule or family commitments.
When should I plan to arrive and depart from Miami?
When booking flights we recommend that you arrive in Miami no later than 12:00 PM on February 5. Return flights should be arranged to leave Miami after 12:00 PM on February 12.
Are there any cruise discounts available?
Paid In Full Discount: Reservations made through October 1, 2011 that are paid in full within 72 hours of booking will receive a 5% discount off cabin fare. The Paid In Full Discount will only apply if the entire cabin is paid for and is not available on a per person basis.
Youth Discount: A discount of $99 is available to children age 14 years and under.
Military Discount: A discount of 5% off cabin fare is granted to any active-duty military personnel (fax us a copy of your Military ID).
No combining of non-age related discounts is allowed.
Single Occupancy discount of $225. (See What if I Want to Book a Single Occupancy Cabin for details.)
What is the cruise itinerary?
Subject to change, the cruise itinerary is:
- Sunday, February 5, 2012: Depart Miami, FL (approx. @ 4:00pm ET)
- Monday, February 6: Day at Sea
- Tuesday, February 7: Cayo Levantado (9am - 3pm)
- Wednesday, February 8: St. Maarten (11am - 8pm)
- Thursday, February 9: St. Barthelemy (8am - 6pm)
- Friday, February 10: Day at Sea
- Saturday, February 11: Day at Sea
- Sunday, February 12: Arrive Miami, FL (approx. @ 8:00am ET)
How can I learn more about the Norwegian Pearl?
In addition to our own The Ship page there are several great internet sites with information about the Norwegian Pearl:
NCL's Website
What is the New Lineup Guarantee?
We know the Cayamo lineup, for many of you, is the most important element of the cruise. When building a festival-style event with so many artists involved, schedules and timing can get pretty complex. Sometimes artists sign on immediately, and sometimes they just can’t commit right away due to touring schedules, family commitments or other opportunities.
This year, we have some incredible artists confirmed already, and will be adding more as time goes on. However, if the lineup just isn’t meeting your expectations before our first payment deadline of June 1, 2011, you can receive a full refund if you choose to cancel your reservation. (Please note we can refund the insurance premium you have paid for the cruise. However, if you have increased your coverage to include airfare or hotels, that additional coverage cost cannot be refunded.) This will allow you to book your cabin now and keep your priority booking privileges, while retaining the option of waiting to see who else we add to the lineup before June 1, 2011. And, for those of you who are curious, we do not plan on announcing any other main lounge artists from previous Cayamo lineups.
How does admission to ticketed concerts work?
Our goal is to deliver a balanced festival experience that guarantees you a seat to the events you are most passionate about and the freedom to explore & discover new music during your vacation. We believe that the best opportunity to achieve this balance is by asking guests to declare which artists & events they are excited about once the lineup is complete.
When booking this year, you will select a show time and seating zone for the Stardust Theatre ticketed shows as you have in the past. Once we have had time to work with all the artists to confirm Collaborations, Q & A’s, Photo Sessions and Additional Shows, we will provide guests with a window of time to rank the artists and events they want to see. Much like our former “Hot Seat” program, we will then assign everyone’s first choice based on the order in which you booked. This information will also help schedule the right artists in the appropriate venues.
We ask for your patience while we work to finalize the schedule because neither the specific show times nor the specific performances in the main theater will be released until after August 1, 2011.
Expect more information in the coming months about the complete line-up and specifics on how you will rank what is most important to you.
Can I attend if I am pregnant or just had a baby?
NCL will make every effort to accommodate you, providing you have not entered the 24th week of pregnancy when the cruise ends. Please include your cruise details in an email to the Access Desk or accessdesk@ncl.com with a medical certificate establishing your due date prior to the cruise.
Infants under six months of age are not eligible for travel on NCL ships.
