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Welcome to the 2026 ERA Group Elite Retreat Cruise!

Join us aboard Celebrity’s Reflection as we sail from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, July 10-13, 2026. This retreat will focus on driving top-end revenue growth—through maximizing existing opportunities, uncovering new revenue channels, and identifying where it makes sense to invest in your business. With the support of a revenue growth and scaling consultant, you’ll be educated, inspired, and equipped to elevate your performance in 2026 and beyond.

SCHEDULE & DESTINATIONS

Pre-Cruise
Arrivals

July 9, 2026

Arrivals into FLL,
Hotel Check-in: 4 PM

Day 1:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

July 10, 2026

Embarkation,
Depart: 4:00 PM

Day 2:
Key West, Florida

July 11, 2026

Arrive: 8:00 AM
Depart: 5:00 PM

Day 3:
Bimini, Bahamas

July 12, 2026

Arrive: 8:00 AM
Depart: 5:00 PM

Day 4:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

July 13, 2026

Arrive: 7:00 AM,
Disembarkation

Pre-Cruise: Thursday, July 9

Arrivals at Embassy Suites Ft Lauderdale Hotel

Welcome Reception and Cruise Briefing

5:00 PM
Day 1: Friday, July 10 - Embarkation

Bus from Hotel to Cruise Port

10:00 AM

Lunch Onboard

12:00 PM

First Welcome Meeting

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bon Voyage Sailaway

4:00 PM

Dinner

6:00 PM

Evening Free Time

Day 2: Saturday, July 11 - Key West, Florida
In Port 8AM - 5PM

Dinner

6:00 PM

Evening Free Time

Day 3: Sunday, July 12 - Bimini, Bahamas
In Port 8AM - 5PM

Dinner

6:00 PM

Evening Free Time

Day 4: Monday, July 13 - Disembarkation

Breakfast and Disembarkation

7:00 AM

CABINS

Ocean View Balcony Stateroom

Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, soak in breathtaking sunsets, and enjoy fresh sea breezes. (192 sq. ft., balcony 54 sq. ft.)


CAT. V2

  • *Package includes a Veranda (Balcony cabin that is single or double occupancy), port taxes & govt fees, onboard accommodations, meals, most non-alcoholic drinks on-board, entertainment, pre-paid gratuities, and one night’s stay at the pre-cruise hotel on July 9, 2026.
  • *Package does NOT include pre and post cruise transportation, insurance, optional shore excursions, alcoholic beverage and internet wifi packages, or airfare.
  • TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT—ALL CRUISE BOOKINGS, BUS, AND HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE THROUGH SOVEREIGN IN ORDER TO HELP MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE.  ANY PARTY THAT ATTEMPTS TO BOOK OUTSIDE THE GROUP WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $500 ONBOARD CONFERENCE FEE.
  • TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT—ALL CRUISE BOOKINGS, BUS, AND HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE THROUGH SOVEREIGN IN ORDER TO HELP MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE.

PRE-CRUISE HOTEL

Embassy Suites By Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street

1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 (Included in Elite Retreat Package)
Rate per additional night: $175 + tax.  Rates are subject to 13% sales and occupancy tax.
Complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast and discounted self parking ($20/day).

Check-in time is 4 PM.  Check-out time is 11 AM.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Shuttle information will be forthcoming.

Taxis are available at the Taxi Stand.  The trip time is about 10 minutes, and approximate cost is $10 each way.

Ride share such as Uber and Lyft are also available, please see the airport information desk for more information on pick up locations.

The official pre-cruise hotel is the Embassy Suites By Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street, located at:

1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316

One hotel room night stay on Thursday July 9, 2026 is included in the package.  The rate for an additional night is $175 + tax at own expense.  Rates are subject to 13% sales and occupancy tax.

A deposit equal to one night’s stay plus tax is required to hold your reservation.  Notice of cancellation must be made at least 7 days prior to the arrival date in order to receive a refund of the deposit.

Check-in time is 4 PM.  Check-out time is 11 AM.

Self-Parking is discounted to $20/day.

We recommend you book your flight arriving into FLL (Ft Lauderdale Intl Airport) by Thursday July 9, 2026 afternoon, as there will be a casual Welcome Reception and pre-cruise briefing at 5:00 PM.  Transportation will be arranged from the hotel to the Port Everglades Cruise Port the following morning.

Please note that your flight into Ft Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) should arrive one day prior to the sailing date to avoid any delays that may cause you to miss the ship. 

For your return trip home on July 13, 2026, flights must depart after 12:00pm from the Ft Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).

Guests arriving at embarkation without proper documentation may not join the voyage and will NOT be entitled to a refund.

US Citizens require a passport OR a certified birth certificate and a valid government picture ID. Non-US Citizens require a passport and any necessary visas. You are responsible for obtaining and payment of all visas and entry documents prior to travel, and for meeting all health and other requirements and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries to be visited.

Non-U.S. citizens must consult with appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed and are responsible for obtaining all visas and entry documents independently. Please check with your country’s consulate for the most up to date information. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov.

On the first day:

For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you don’t have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.

Onboard attire:

Shorts, t-shirts, slacks, trousers, casual skirts, blouses and sundresses are all perfect during the day, whether indoors or out.

For lounging by the pool, pack two bathing suits (an extra suit in case the other is wet) and a pair of casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers). You’ll also need some casual shorts and a couple of t-shirts or a cover-up for getting to and from the pool areas.

If you’re planning to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts, t-shirts and socks that you won’t mind working out in – plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.

Dinner attire:

There are three distinct types of evenings onboard: casual, smart casual and evening chic.

Suggested guidelines for these nights are:

3 Casual Nights: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women.

1 Formal Night: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses, gown or dress pantsuit for women

Remember, shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you’ll also need smart casual attire for some of the specialty restaurants.

For the safety of our guests, the following items are not allowed onboard and will be confiscated upon being found: Electrical Transformers, Coffee Makers, Candles, Irons, Illegal Drugs, Flammable Liquids and Explosives, such as fireworks. For security purposes, we also recommend not packing any valuables (such as jewelry) in your checked luggage.

Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing. Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be returned.

Guests are not allowed to bring beer, hard liquor, fortified wines or non-alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use on boarding day or while in port. Alcoholic beverages seized on boarding day will not be returned.

Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing.

Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under age 21, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.

Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids.

Internet access is available onboard for a fee. It is available in the Internet Café 24 hours a day until 6:00 AM on debarkation Day. Wireless access points are located in several areas around the ship*.

In order to take advantage of the wireless service, the guest must bring their own laptop, which must have the following requirements:

  • Windows-based operating systems
  • Internal modem
  • Dial-up Internet capabilities
  • Wireless access card.

Celebrity International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check-in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. If you have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement, please contact your Travel Agent or call us at (866) 562-7625 and request a Resolution Agent.

All of Celebrity International ships operate on a “cashless” system, meaning your boarding card, (also known as your SeaPass card), will be used as a charge card to make all onboard purchases. Normally to activate this SeaPass® account, most guests provide a credit card, (American Express, Optima, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Diner’s Club), to have these purchases charged to at the end of their cruise. Additionally, the SeaPass system may be activated with traveler’s checks, debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo, or cash.

A running tab of all your purchases will be kept under separate folio numbers for each guest and an itemized statement left in your stateroom the night before disembarkation. If you provided a credit card and there are no discrepancies, the amount will be charged to your account on the morning of disembarkation. If you have used traveler’s checks or cash to activate the account, you will need to settle the account at the Guest Relations desk, (to either receive a reimbursement of the unused amount you originally left or to pay the balance of what you have charged over the amount of what you originally left).

Please note:

We require guests to place a deposit if they are paying for their SeaPass account with cash. There is a $500 daily limit on cash accounts for 7+ night sailings and $300 for 2/3/4/5 night sailings. Once the daily cash limit is reached, we will call the guest and inform the guest that the limit has been reached.

Contact Sovereign Cruises:

Florida Seller of Travel #ST35876

(877) 768-2784

Pre-Cruise Hotel Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL