What opportunities will there be to meet authors and other content creators? 

The Rainbow Readers Cruise will be packed with opportunities to meet authors and creators. In addition to the signing event, there will be panels, fun games, small group activities, and author/creator-hosted social events. Plus, you are on vacation with them aboard the cruise! Every day there will be an agenda of what activities are taking place so that you know where to be and when to spend time with your fellow readers, authors, and creators! in 2024 we had over 55 individual events where you could meet your fellow readers and authors!

How much group event time will there be vs time on your own? 

This is entirely up to you! There will be group activities going on every day throughout the day and evening. When we are in Key West and at Coco Cay, the main activities will primarily be in the afternoon and evening so that you have the opportunity to explore those destinations, but there will be “low-key” activities aboard throughout the day for those who don’t want to explore. On our sea day there will be activities aboard all day long.

Will there be a place to gather/hang out? 

There are multiple lounges of various sizes aboard the Reflection. Plenty of places to gather and hang out, or find a quiet corner to read if you like!

Will we be organizing group excursions or ways for us all to go together? 

Yes! There will be group excursions organized that you can sign up for and more information on that as we get closer to the cruise. Excursions are available for an additional fee to the cruise line.

If you don't go on shore excursions, will there be events going on during that time?

There will be some low-key gatherings and activities throughout the day aboard during port time. This is also a great time to take advantage of the ship's amenities while many guests are ashore!

Can I bring my husband/wife/spouse/partner/best friend/pet to share the stateroom with me?

Yes! (not the pet though…) All staterooms are designed for two people. We do have single occupancy stateroom pricing, but we recommend you use this opportunity to bring a guest! Guests who are not registered for the conference are welcome at all meals and evening social events, but not at the conference events or signing. 

Can I share a stateroom with another attendee?

Absolutely! You can share a stateroom (and stateroom costs) with another attendee. We can even split out the payment for the stateroom between two people for processing. Just contact Rich to work out the details. If you are looking for a roommate to share a room, join our Facebook group – Rainbow Readers Cruise where we have a pinned post for readers to share that they are looking for roommates!

Can I book other staterooms for friends/family who aren’t attending the conference?

Absolutely! Anyone can book with our discounted Rainbow Readers Cruise group booking rate. Stateroom bookings are not limited to just the conference attendees. Just contact Rich to work out the details.

What’s included with my Rainbow Readers Cruise Group stateroom booking?

All Rainbow Readers Cruise Group stateroom bookings include the stateroom category of your choice, all meals (15+) at the four complimentary restaurants on the Celebrity Reflection, shipboard entertainment, the Celebrity Classic Drinks Package (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), shipboard wifi, and all taxes and port fees.

How do meals work?

Meals at the four complimentary restaurants on the Celebrity Reflection are all included with the price of your stateroom booking. There are options for buffet or sit-down style service at almost all meals. The main group will be sat at the 6 pm reserved time for dinner, but you are free to also visit the buffet on your own for dinner. Our dinner reservations are “Round Robin” style, which means that we will have a section of the restaurant for our group, but we don’t have to sit at the same specific tables each night. We can move around and sit with different folks each night if we like.

Conference booking, Stateroom booking - what’s the difference?

The Rainbow Readers Cruise Conference is taking place ON the Celebrity Reflection. Much like a conference takes place at a conference center or hotel. The Conference booking covers one reader or author/creator attending the conference. The Stateroom booking provides a place for the attendee and their other stateroom guest to stay, as well as the cruise meals and amenities - much like a hotel room for an on-land conference. Since a reader needs to be on the Celebrity Reflection to attend the conference, every attendee needs Stateroom arrangements, as well as Conference arrangements. 

What is the cancellation policy?

Bookings for The Rainbow Readers Cruise through us are fully refundable until May 1, 2025. After May 1, 2025 cancellations begin to incur cancellation penalties as dictated by Celebrity Cruises. Conference registration is fully refundable until May 1, 2025. After May 1, 2025 there is no refund for cancellations of conference registration. Registrations MAY NOT be transferred to another person without prior written approval from the organizers.

When is the latest that I can book?

Bookings for the Rainbow Readers Cruise can be made as long as Staterooms are available for booking. We are not the only people on the ship, and though we have a block of rooms reserved, we cannot guarantee that once that block is filled that more rooms will be available.

What’s the payment schedule?

Payment for stateroom bookings can be made all at once, or with a flexible monthly payment schedule. When using a payment plan all Stateroom costs and conference fees must be fully paid by May 15, 2025. Any Stateroom bookings after April 30, 2025 must be paid in full at the time of booking.

If you need a payment plan for the conference registration, Contact Rich with specific questions and to work out payment schedules.

Are the listed Authors/Creators for the conference guaranteed?

All listed authors and creators are eager to take part in the Rainbow Readers Cruise and have every intention of attending and doing their best. That being said, life happens and changes are possible.