TAPS New England Cruise

All survivors are invited to join us on our TAPS New England Cruise. 

Set sail with your TAPS family this August. This self-funded cruise will be a chance to relax, heal and creating lasting friendships with fellow survivors. 

IMPORTANT: Registering by May 8 reserves your cabin at the discounted price. After May 8, please contact the TAPS travel consultant, Tamra Sipes, at 360-914-0800 or tamra.sipes@taps.org for price and cabin availability.

OVERVIEW

This adventure offers round trip from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey to Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. 

Check out photos from previous TAPS travel. 

THE SHIP

The Adventure of the Seas has features to keep guests of all ages entertained. Sports-minded passengers have fun participating in Royal Caribbean's onboard activities, including sky diving and surfing simulators, sports courts, zip lines, rock walls, ice rinks and mini golf. Want a more relaxing retreat? Lounge around the pools or enjoy the spa. You'll also find a variety of dining options, shows, entertainment for kids and more. Visit the Royal Caribbean's website to learn more about the ship. 

TAPS ON BOARD

We know that healing is found when surrounded by peers who understand. While on board, TAPS will have a variety of programs and activities available for you based on relationship or loss, and we'll gather as a group each evening for a TAPS family dinner. We'll also have a survivor sanctuary that will serve as our home base where you can always connect with TAPS staff should you need any emotional support.

When we reach each port, you'll have plenty of time to explore. TAPS will also offer organized group shore excursions that will be announced closer to the cruise.

SCHEDULE

Day 1: We'll set sail from Cape Liberty at 3 p.m. and cruise to our first destination.
Day 2: We'll spend the day at sea, and you'll get to explore the cruise ship's many features.
Day 3: The ship will dock at Bar Harbor, Maine for the day.
Day 4: The ship will dock at Saint John, New Brunswick for the day.
Day 5: The ship will dock at Halifax, Nova Scotia for the day.
Day 6: As the ship heads back to New Jersey, you'll once again get to enjoy time onboard.
Day 7: We'll disembark in Cape Liberty and say our goodbyes.

TRIP FEES

Self-funded travel opportunity costs are not covered by TAPS.  Please contact the TAPS travel consultant, Tamra Sipes, at 360-914-0800 or tamra.sipes@taps.org for more information.

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION

You’ll need to cover the cost of your transportation to and from Cape Liberty. Please plan to arrive before 1:30 p.m. the day the ship departs.

We'll have lodging on the ship for each night. The Royal Caribbean is happy to meet accommodations for those who wish to have a different room or more people in a stateroom.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

To reserve your spot on this trip, please submit a registration form by Wednesday, May 8. Spots for the trip will be filled on a first come, first served basis. 

Please contact the TAPS travel consultant, Tamra Sipes, at 360-914-0800 or tamra.sipes@taps.org for any additional questions.