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Enjoy a five night Christian cruise to the Bahamas
with your host, Mark Bishop.

January 12-17, 2009

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The entire ship has been chartered for this Christian Cruise. The bars, casinos, and slot machines are closed and the ship's entertainers are replaced by Christian entertainers and speakers. Enjoy daily Bible sessions with some of America's best known preachers of the Gospel: Adrian Rogers, Jerry Vines, Jim Henry, Gary Smalley, Jack Graham, Gene Mims, and Johnny Hunt.

Just imagine, five nights aboard a luxurious ocean liner, listening to some of the best preachers and teachers in America. Gone are the party crowds and the "Vegas" style shows. We have replaced them with Christian speakers, entertainers, singers, and comedians. The casino is converted to a Christian Bookstore, and smoking is prohibited in all public areas. You will enjoy inspiring Gospel concerts by some of the top singers in Southern Gospel Music. Then laugh for hours with Christian comedians Geraldine & Ricky, and funnyman Ken Davis.

Our home for this adventure will be Carnival Cruise Line's ms Celebration. The Celebration features worldclass dining, offering gourmet delights and sumptuous buffets. From the Welcome Aboard buffet to the 24 hour Pizzeria, you will not have a chance to get hungry. The Celebration also offers a complete children's program with supervised activities for ages 2-15 each day. Kids can enjoy treasure hunts, movies, video games, ice cream parties, and even their own swimming pool. While the children enjoy supervised activities, you can enjoy inspiring Bible study and great Gospel music. This is the ideal vacation for the family.

Our first stop in the Bahamas will be beautiful Freeport, where you will find shopping at the local bazaar or golf at well-groomed island courses. Wednesday we visit the exclusive island of Half Moon Cay. There you can explore the island by marked nature trails, stroll along the crescent-shaped beach, take in the ocean views from a hammock beneath a palm tree, or enjoy beach activities such as parasailing and snorkeling. Thursday we arrive in historic Nassau where you may want to take in the sights of downtown Nassau, including the famous Straw Market. Friday is a day at sea filled with great preaching and Gospel Music. The week is yours to relax and enjoy vacationing in a Christian atmosphere.

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Speakers

  • David Jeremiah
  • Bobby Welch
  • Jerry Vines
  • Jim Henry
  • Johnny Hunt
  • Phil Waldrep
  • Phil Hoskins
  • Jamey Ragle

Gospel Music

  • Mark Bishop - soloist
  • The Specks - trio
  • Greater Vision - trio

 

Entertainers

  • Ken Davis - Comedian

 

5-Night Cruise Itinerary

DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Monday Jacksonville, FL   4:00PM
Tuesday Freeport, Bahamas 12 Noon 7:00PM
Wednesday Half Moon Cay 8:00AM 5:00PM
Thursday Nassau, Bahamas 10:00am 11:00pm
Friday At Sea    
Saturday Jacksonville, FL 8:00AM  
Itinerary is subject to change

 

Category

Description

Price
(per person)

6D OCEANVIEW STATEROOM: Empress Deck. Square Window.  
6C OCEANVIEW STATEROOM: Upper Deck. Square Window.  
6B OCEANVIEW STATEROOM: Main Deck. Square Window.  
6A OCEANVIEW STATEROOM: Riviera Deck. Square Window.  
5A OCEANVIEW STATEROOM: Upper, Main, or Riviera Deck. Porthole Window.  
4D INTERIOR STATEROOM: Empress Deck.  
4C INTERIOR STATEROOM: Upper Deck.  
4B INTERIOR STATEROOM: Main Deck.  
4A INTERIOR STATEROOM: Riviera Deck.  
1A INTERIOR STATEROOM: Main Deck. Upper/Lower Beds  

Note: Prices are per person based on two passengers sharing a cabin and do not include
gratuities or port charges of $165.00 per person.

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General Conditions

Immigration: All passengers are required to have a valid passport. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. Passengers denied boarding will not be refunded. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details.

Deposit Requirements: A Deposit of $150 per person is required to reserve your category. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure (November 7, 2007). Partial payment can be made by personal check or money order. Credit cards payments will only be accepted for the full price of the cruise fare at the time of booking. Installments cannot be made on credit cards. Cabin number will be assigned when full payment is received.

Cancellations and Refunds: All cancellation requests must be addressed to Templeton Tours in writing. Cancellation fees will be charged as follows:

  • $75 per person administrative fee when canceled more than 60 days before sailing.
  • 25% of cruise fare when canceled 60-30 days before sailing.
  • 50% of cruise fare when canceled 29-15 days before sailing.
  • No refund for noshows or when canceled within 14 days before sailing.

Airline ticket cancellation is subject to the cancellation policy of the specific airline. In most cases tickets are non-refundable. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended. A Cancellation Waiver from TTI will be offered with the confirmation of your booking.

Embarkation: The ms Celebration sails from Jacksonville, FL at 4:00PM on Monday, January 7, 2008. Embarkation begins at 12:30PM. You must be on board no later than one-half hour before sailing.

Disembarkation: The Celebration returns to Jacksonville at 8:00AM on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Allow 1-2 hours for disembarkation, customs and immigration formalities. Passage Contract: The attention of the passengers is specifically directed to conditions of transportation set forth in the passage contract of the ticket of Carnival Cruise Line General Sales Agents and Operators.

Accommodations: Prices are from Jacksonville, FL based on two full-paying passengers per cabin. Third and/or Fourth adults in a cabin with two full-paying passengers pay $695 each. Children (through age 15) in a cabin with two full-paying passengers pay $285 each. Additional charge for single occupancy is $775.

Fare Inclusive: Your cruise rate includes ocean transportation, accommodations, service and meals, using the ship as your hotel. It does not include shore excursions which are optional, nor port charges and gratuities. Gratuities and Port Charges: All passengers must pay $165.00 tips and port charges regardless of age. (Port Charges are comprised of U.S. Customs Fees, International Departure Taxes, and Non-Commissionable cruise line charges.) Gratuities are prepaid to your cabin steward, waiter, busboy, and Maitre'd. This charge will be included on your statement from Templeton Tours.

Advanced or Delayed Sailings: In the event of strike, lockouts, riots or stoppage of labor from whatever causes, or for any other reason whatsoever beyond the control of the cruise line, the cruise line in its sole discretion may cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing or call at any port and may, but is not obligated to, substitute another vessel, and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, or substitution. Ship's Doctor: The doctor will make customary charges for treating passengers at their request.

Oxygen Users: Persons requiring oxygen or oxygen therapy will not be allowed aboard the Celebration as a passenger or visitor without prior written permission from Carnival Cruise Line.

Baggage Allowance: 200 pounds of personal baggage per person.

Baggage Liability: Liability for loss or damage to personal baggage in connection with the vessel shall be limited according to theCruise Ticket Provisions. Liability for loss or damage to baggage in connection with air, rental car, motorcoach, hotel and ground transfers shall be the responsibility of the provider of such services and in accordance with applicable limitations.

Responsibility: Carnival Cruise Line and Templeton Tours Inc. expressly disclaim any responsibility for personal injury or property damage arising out of the acts or negligence of any air carrier, hotel, or any other person rendering any of the services offered in addition to the ship's cruise and shall not be responsible for any damage or inconvenience caused by late air, car or motorcoach arrivals nor for loss or damage to baggage, automobiles or other property of the passenger occurring off the vessel. Carnival Cruise Line and Templeton Tours, Inc will not be responsible for any damages occasioned from any cause whatsoever other than responsibilities arising out of being the wholesaler, nor for any damage or inconvenience caused by late air, car, or motorcoach arrivals, cruise cancellations or delays in departure or return, nor for loss or damage to baggage or any article belonging to the passenger occurring other than by reason of negligence on our part. Loss or damage to baggage while boarding or disembarking must be reported to either the Purser's Office or the Carnival Cruise Line personnel prior to leaving the U S Customs area. Passengers must file an Irregularity Report prior to leaving these areas. Carnival Cruise Line and Templeton Tours, Inc will not be responsible for any damage or loss which is not duly reported as stated above. Templeton Tours reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to refuse passage to any passenger who may require assistance beyond that which they are able to provide.

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