Escape the Winter Blues with a Western Caribbean Cruise!

"Could a Winter Western Caribbean Cruise Be the Ideal Way to Relax After a Stressful Year?" Indeed, cruising offers the most cost-effective and effortless way to relax. Join Buttafleye Ministry as we "Escape the Winter Blues on a 5-day Western Caribbean Cruise". Enjoy winter Fun, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation at $1,180.60 for double occupancy inside stateroom, taxes included. That's just $590.30 per person.

Join us for a sun-filled adventure as we embark from the Port of Galveston at Pier 10. Bid farewell to the winter chill and embrace sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and tropical vibes. This in-person event occurs from Monday, December 8, 2025, to Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Port of Galveston - Pier 10, aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. Enjoy a week full of fun, laughter, relaxation, and unforgettable memories. Meals, entertainment, and taxes are included. No passports or vaccinations are needed.

Book Your Cruise in Four Easy Steps. A simple four-step process to easily book your cruise. Follow these steps to join the Winter Western Caribbean Cruise 2025: confirm, reserve, secure, and guarantee your voyage.

• Sign up (free) to confirm your participation
• Register to reserve your sailing
• Pay your deposit to secure your spot
• Complete your payment to guarantee your sailing

Share this with family and friends; all are welcome.

💡 Need assistance? If you have any inquiries, don't hesitate to contact the events coordinator of Buttafleye Ministry, Mera Hugh, who will assist you in making this group cruise unforgettable. You can contact Mera at 512-553-1768 or [email protected]

DURATION: 5 Nights

SAIL DATE: December 08- 13, 2025

LEAVING FROM: Galveston, Texas, Pier 10 at the Port of Galveston, which is located at 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550.

ONBOARD: Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas

VISITING: Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel Mexico

"Escape the Cold and Unwind on a Winter Western Caribbean Cruise - No Passport Required! Book Now Before Prices Increase"

Interior

$1,180.60 per Room or $590 per person

Ocean View

$1,257.60 Per Room or $628 per person

Balcony

$1,747.60 per Room or $873 per person

Onboard Credit

$50.00 If a reservation is made before the deadline

All prices are based on double occupancy

▫️ Flights Not Included

▫️ Vacation Protection is highly recommended

▫️ Gratuities are an additional fee onboard

REGISTRATION: A $50:00 non-refundable fee is required at the time of registration. Pay the Registration fee

DEPOSIT: $200.00 Deposit per stateroom. Due May 02, 2025

FINAL PAYMENT: Due September 04, 2025

While monthly payments are encouraged, they are not mandatory to maintain your reservations.

Comfortable accommodations

• Free Cancellation
• Ocean transportation
• Onboard meals
• Beverages
• Entertainment
• Most daily activities
• $50.00 FREE Onboard Credit
• Group activities and perks
• All taxes and port charges

Your events coordinator, Mera Hugh, will guide you through the process to ensure this cruise is unforgettable. Learn more and feel free to contact Mera at 512-553-1768

Just four steps to embark on the Winter Western Caribbean Cruise 2025. We aim to simplify this process for you, so we've developed a four-step plan that makes booking your cruise easy, allowing you to start creating unforgettable memories to end the year of 2025.

Step 1: Sign up for a free ticket to confirm your participation.

Step 2: Register with a $50.00 fee to reserve your spot.

Step 3: Pay a $200.00 deposit to secure your place.

Step 4: Complete your final payment to guarantee your sailing.

Your events coordinator, Mera Hugh, will guide you through the process to ensure this cruise is unforgettable. Feel free to contact Mera at 512-553-1768 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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You have two options to sign up: either on our website or through Eventbrite.

Option 1: To sign up on our website, click the yellow button at the top of the web page to get your free ticket. Sign up for a free ticket now!

Option 2: To sign up with Eventbrite, please hit the red Free Get Tickets button at the top right corner of this page. Sign up for a free ticket on Eventbrite now! Click the blue follow us button to support our efforts.

• A free ticket will be emailed out immediately after your Initial sign-up
• Details for completing your registration
• Monthly Payment Reminders are sent out on the First of Each Month

REGISTRATION: $50.00 per person, non-refundable. Pay the Registration fee.

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After you have signed up, it's time to reserve your spot by registering with a $50.00 registration fee. This fee confirms your participation and helps us organize the various aspects to make this cruise memorable.

To pay your registration fee, please click the link provided above.

• A receipt will be emailed out immediately after your Initial registration is made
• Details for completing your deposit
• Monthly Payment Reminders are sent out on the First of Each Month

DEPOSIT: $200.00 per room, refundable. Due May 02, 2025

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Once you register for the Buttafleye Ministry's Escape the Winter Blues Western Caribbean Cruise, your booking process will begin. To secure your spot, a $200.00 deposit is required. Once this deposit is received, you will be given booking reservation details about your booking and your cruise itinerary from Royal Caribbean International.

To proceed with your deposit, please finish the registration process. Once received:

• An Invoice will be emailed out after your Initial Deposit is made
• Your events coordinator, Mera Hugh, will guide you through the process
• Monthly Payment Reminders are sent out on the First of Each Month
• Monthly sail meeting invitation: 💻 learn more

Guest Requirements

Guests will be required to provide the following information at the time of booking with Royal Caribbean International:

 Name as it appears on travel documents

 Citizenship

 Age

 Gender

 Mailing Address

 Telephone Number

 Email Address

 Proper Deposit

ALL REMAINING BALANCES DUE, if any – SEP. 4, 2025 (no exceptions)

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Thank you for joining the Buttafleye Ministry's Escape the Winter Blues Western Caribbean Cruise 2025. We are excited to have you with us for this thrilling journey, where you can reconnect with loved ones and create new memories in a stunning tropical environment. Delight in complimentary meals and entertainment that will captivate you. Thank you for taking the time to register for this event.

The Mariner of the Seas now has more duty-free shopping choices in the Royal Promenade, like the new Coach® store. If you love trying your luck, you’ll enjoy the revitalized Casino Royale. Of course, favorite Royal Caribbean features are still aboard, such as the seaside rock-climbing wall, the mini-golf course, the basketball court, and the ice-skating rink.

The Mariner of the Seas will satisfy your hunger with an array of complimentary choices, such as the new Boardwalk Dog House, Windjammer Café, Café Promenade, and Jade Sushi. Giovanni's Table is the new specialty restaurant, serving Italian favorites like fresh pasta and seafood. Don’t forget casual crowd-pleasers, Johnny Rockets, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, and Chops Grille Steakhouse's mouthwatering dishes.

If a day at the port has you tired, you’re in luck. Your home base, the Mariner of the Seas, can help! The soothing VitalitySM Spa offers more than 100 treatments to cure what ails you. There’s also the adults-only Solarium pool. You can also stretch those muscles with tai chi and yoga classes at the fitness center.

• The ship is loaded with surprises to thrill even the boldest weekend warriors showcasing more thrills and adventure
• Hang ten on the newly added FlowRider® surf simulator or race down The Perfect Storm waterslides
• Launch yourself into a virtual world on a new bungee trampoline experience — Sky Pad
• Sweeten up your getaway with creamy milkshakes, a side of classic Americana, and much more at Dining onboard
• Double the thrills with the boldest waterslides at The Perfect Storm

The newly amped-up Mariner of the Seas® is packed with more ways to play on the most maxed-out short getaway ever. Launch yourself into a virtual world on a new bungee trampoline experience — Sky Pad®. Hang ten on the newly added FlowRider® surf simulator or race down The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides. Bond over family-style Tuscan eats at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, or kick off date night at The Bamboo Room. Ditch the road trip for an action-packed cruise ship, with quick cruises sailing from Galveston.

Hope to see you there!

Host or Publisher Buttafleye Music, Media, Ministry