The Grom of the Seas 2024

Fort Lauderdale
Florida

*This event is not organized by Grommr. The Grom of The Seas is entirely run independently by individual community members who have been vetted by the Grommr team.*

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81 Portly Pals™️ are ALREADY booked for this cruise event with under 2 Months remaining !!!!

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https://www.thegromoftheseas.com/2024

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7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Fort Lauderdale, FL | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 27 - February 3, 2024

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Our awesome group of jolly folks will board the SPECTACULAR Celebrity APEX and set sail from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) for 7 glorious fun & food filled nights at sea in the Caribbean. Remember... ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED, AS MUCH AS YOU WANT!!!

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We'll dine together and meet up for the complimentary activities, shows, swimming, and other fun on board as well as plan some fun shore excursions as a group!

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Day 0 (Jan 26) – Afternoon hotel pool gathering (for the early arrivers) followed later by our traditional pre-cruise evening mix & mingle at 7pm at the lobby bar at the *OFFICIAL* FLL Airport Pre/Post-Cruise Hotel: TBD.

Day 1 - Our awesome group will board the beautiful Celebrity APEX around 11am and we'll then set sail at 4pm!

Day 2 – We’ll have lots of fun and relaxation on our first full Sea Day

Day 3 – We’ll have fun exploring beautiful Puerto Rico!

Day 4 – We’ll have fun exploring beautiful St. Maarten, Maho (airplane) Beach visit perhaps?

Day 5 – We’ll have fun exploring beautiful St. Thomas!

Day 6 – We’ll have fun exploring beautiful Puerto Plata, DR!

Day 7 – A lovely sea day as we head back to the US!

Day 8 – Our ship arrives back in Fort Lauderdale at 7am and we disembark.

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PRICING -

--Prices are for the ENTIRE cruise, NOT per night!--

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Please visit https://www.thegromoftheseas.com/2024 for the most current and up to date pricing & availability!

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Discounts may also be available for past Royal Caribbean/Celebrity cruisers, seniors 55+, police/fire/EMT/military, triple and quad occupancy, and based on state/region of residency! We can also work with Celebrity coupons, vouchers, gift cards, and casino offers. Contact us for more info!

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We can also help out with ROOMMATE MATCHING!

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What's included with the price:

-FOOD, ALL YOU COULD POSSIBLY WANT!

-Entertainment / Shows

-Activities & On-Board Events

-A Classic Beverage Package including an incredible array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, sodas, coffees/teas, and wines by the glass up to $9 per serving.*

-A Surf Internet/WiFi Package*

-Your onboard gratuities*

-Your beautifully appointed stateroom with twice-daily housekeeping from your attentive cabin steward

-BONUS PERK: Every attendee will receive a Gift Card for 1 month of FREE Grommr XL to enjoy after our cruise included with your goodie bag, compliments of TRAVEL AT LARGE (https://www.travelatlarge.net) !!!

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*Not included in NO PERK pricing

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What's extra:

-Upgrade to a Premium Drink Package covering all drinks up to $15 and/or a Streaming Internet+WiFi package for a nominal fee after or during the booking process

-Spa treatments

-Casino Gaming & Bingo/Deal or No Deal

-Pre/Post cruise accommodations, meals, excursions, and transportation.

-Specialty Dining (These venues typically have a very nominal cover charge)

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Passport or US Birth Certificate required for cruising.

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TO BOOK:

E-Mail [email protected] for more info and/or to sign up for this amazing Grommr Getaway! Phone/FaceTime/Skype/Zoom sessions can be easily arranged to help with planning too!

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If seriously interested, you may also ask us to invite you to our private/secret FaceBook group!!

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*In order to get the very best rates and ensure you are dining with and included in our jolly group events and perks, bookings must be made by our Certified Travel Agent partner, who is also a Grommr member! Just email/message us and we'll take care of everything for you!

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The Grom of the Seas Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

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Q: Do I need a Passport?

A: You will need either a Passport or US Birth Certificate to attend this cruise.

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Q: How big is our group/are we the whole ship?

A: We anticipate our group for this sailing will be around around 75-125 jolly folks. This ship has a capacity of around 2500. Where that may seem like we’re surrounded by “civilians”, that’s really not the case. We typically keep together pretty well and have never had any issues with people outside of our group. We typically get asked if we are a fraternity or rugby/football team reunion group LOL!

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Q: What’s an average day like on the cruise/what do we do?

A: Each night at dinner, you’ll get a SUGGESTED schedule of group activities for the following day. Nothing is mandatory and this sheet will just provide a basic idea of where the bulk of our group will be throughout the next day should you wish to join or duck out at any given time.

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Q: What’s the deal with “Formal Night” and the dress code in general on the ship?

A: You’re on vacation – relax! Jeans, T-Shirts, and Polos are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. Note that tank tops are not allowed in the dining room at any time. Additionally, the cruise will have two “Formal Nights” during our voyage, but don’t let the term fool, this is simply an evening to dress a bit better for dinner in the dining room than the other nights. Think nice jeans or khakis and a tucked in polo or button down.

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Q: What’s the deal with gratuities/tipping on the ship?

A: With Celebrity Cruises your gratuities are built into the cost of your cruise (unless you choose a NO PERK rate, then your onboard account will be charged approx. $16/day). This covers tips for all your housekeeping and dining staffs’ hard work. You are more than welcome to also tip additional “Rock Star” crew members in cash at your discretion.

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Q: I feel like I might be too shy or intimated/not know anyone. How will I fit in?

A: EVENT PRO TIP: You are no more or less intimidated or intimating than anyone else in the group! We all get shy sometimes and that’s OK! We will host a cute little ZOOM virtual mixer in the early Fall where you can meet and chat with your fellow cruisers in a safe a secure environment! ADDITIONALLY, we will have a cute dinner and drinks the night before the cruise (Day 0) in Wilton Manors where we can take off those ZOOM training wheels and really get to chat a mingle!

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Q: What about SEX (is this just one big hook-up festival)?

A: TL:DR – NO. WE ARE ALL ADULTS HERE. There is no one right way to address this question and YOU will make your own choices. The cruise is what you make of it. As with any event, SOME may engage in couplings and other extracurricular activities. Our group is truly diverse, and we all have a shared goal that everyone feels safe, comfortable, and included on their tremendous cruise vacation.

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[email protected]

IG: grom_of_the_seas

Twitter: @GromoftheSeas

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https://www.grommr.com/Member/Details/TheGromOfTheSeas

Once you book, ask us to invite you to our private/secret FaceBook group too!! We're also planning some lovely ZOOM Pre-Cruise virtual mixers so everyone can get to know everyone!

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Real Testimonials:

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"I was on both the 2019 and 2020 cruises and found the events to be well-organized with plenty of optional activities that allowed me plenty to do with the group or just take a nap"

-MattFromPittsburgh

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"I attended the 2020 cruise and the organizer was very kind, professional, and accommodating! They (Sam) were so helpful and made sure I was always taken care of! Thanks GotS! PS: If you're looking for a good time, call (steak) Diane"

-Notorious_PIG

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"Grom of the Seas 2020 had great food, great friends, and lots of sunshine. Getting to escape the cold Chicago winter and hang out with my fat besties truly made me smile and was the perfect way to end my 2020 (in February)"

-PiggySmallz

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"Grom of the Seas 2019 was my first cruise in a long time and having Sam as our "cruise director" was amazing. I loved not having to plan or really think about anything as we had a group itinerary for each day that we could join in with or opt to do our own thing. I am really looking forward to 2022 and the unlimited peanut butter cookies."

-TreyBien

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EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT INFO

The following constitutes our Code of Conduct for The Grom of the Seas. All attendees must abide by this code and by booking this cruise event, you are agreeing to the below. Violations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and may result in a warning, or, in egregious or continuing cases, removal from the remainder of the event gatherings onboard, involvement of ship/local security/police, and banning from future cruises/events.

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The Grom of the Seas Code of Conduct:

Respect personal space: Not everyone is going to be comfortable with touching (such as belly rubs), especially before you get to know them. Don’t assume someone is OK with being touched–ask first. If that person declines, you must respect that. Also be aware of your surroundings and respect "civilians" aka people on the ship or in the ports that are not in or familiar with the "quirks" of our group.

Respect privacy: If you share any stories from The Grom of the Seas (on a blog, on Grommr or even just talking with friends), you must respect the privacy of other attendees. Unwanted exposure of personal information (such as surnames) is prohibited. The Grom of the Seas is a private group event and reporters are not welcome.

Ask before taking photos: Not everyone is going to be comfortable having their photo/videos taken, let alone posted on Grommr etc. Always ask, before taking someone’s photo, if it’s OK to do so. And clarify up front if you intend on posting any of those photos on Grommr or elsewhere.

Drink responsibly: Attendees over the age of 21 are welcome to partake in alcohol during the cruise. We trust that all attendees will drink responsibly and maintain control over themselves at all times. Attendees who become rowdy or disruptive may be asked to go to their room until they sober up. Attendees 18-20 may not consume liquor onboard the ship per Celebrity's policies.

No room for racism or xenophobia: Ours will be a gathering of many different kinds of people of all walks of life. Attendees are expected to be respectful of differences. Hate speech of any kind is absolutely not allowed.

No minors allowed: The Grom of the Seas is restricted to participants who are aged 18 or over at the time of cruise booking. Celebrity policy states at least ONE guest per room be 21+.

Attendees should also familiarize themselves with Celebrity's Guest Conduct & Other Policies, found here... https://www.celebritycruises.com/company/customer-support/conduct-policy

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https://www.thegromoftheseas.com/

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