Run for Fun Cruise - Caribbean Run Package - Feb 23 - Mar 2rd, 2025

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Join the RFFC family in February of 2025 as we depart on the beautiful Norwegian Getaway from New Orleans, Louisiana for a running cruise vacation like no other!

About this event:

This is your Run Package only description. Please contact our RFFC Team at knewton@runforfuncruise.com to inquire about additional cruise cabin pricing. All Run for Fun Cruise participants MUST book their cruise with Run For Fun Cruise Tours Inc exclusively, no outside bookings are permitted.

We set sail Feb 23rd, 2025 onboard the beautiful Norwegian Getaway from festive New Orleans, Louisiana for 8 days and 7 nights of run and fun in the beautiful Caribbean sun!

There are runs/races or events planned for the amazing ports of Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan & Cozumel, as well as plenty of on board events for you to enjoy, such as group dinners, world class entertainment, etc. Included in your run package will be all our running related events on board and on shore. There will be a special themed "Mardi Gras" run at one of our ports of call, so make sure you pack your most colourful and exciting costumes! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed Male & Female Mardi Gras runners!

We also encourage you to become part of our "Runners Give Back" Program where for each port of call we visit, we find out what the needs are of that particular location and donate to that cause. Information regarding this years Runners Give Back will be provided closer to departure.

The Run For Fun Cruise Tours Family has donated various items over the years such as: school supplies, education items, books, shoes, and sporting goods.

Let our family take care of your family and create vacation memories that will last a lifetime! We welcome all levels of runners and walkers! There will be something for everyone in your party.

The RFFC team looks forward to welcoming you to RFFC Caribbean 2025.

Visit www.runforfuncruise.com for all the details and we'll see you on board!

Please be aware that this group is exclusive to Run For Fun Cruise Tours Inc. and must be reserved and booked through this agency. No outside bookings are permitted.

Also note that itinerary may change or cancel at any time, due to NCL, governments, health and safety and or weather related issues. All necessary travel documents, and any required health and safety rules and regulations must be met and each participant is responsible to ensure these are met to travel.

Join us and enjoy your "runcation" with like minded people just like you! Reminder: This is your Run Package only description. Please contact our RFFC Team at knewton@runforfuncruise.com to inquire about additional cruise cabin pricing.

Thank You And See You On The Road

Your RFFC Crew

FAQs

A Run for Fun Cruise Tours Inc Participation Agreement must be signed by all participants prior to any Run For Fun Cruise Events, without this signed agreement participation will be denied.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact us anytime by emailing Kim Newton at knewton@runforfuncruise.com ( cruise related questions ) or Trent Newton at tnewton@runforfuncruise.com or by calling the office at 1-833-786-4386

Minimum amount of Run For Fun Cruise participants for event to occur:

In order for the Run For Fun Cruise events to take place, a minimum of 50 participants must be reached.

COVID restrictions and policies:

All participants will be personally responsible to ensure all the necessary vaccination, COVD testing/ documentation and any other requirements deemed necessary by the Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, all airlines, the state of Alaska, the USA, or Canada are met prior to and while on board the cruise and with any requirements deemed necessary to return home. Any costs incurred will be the sole responsibility of the participant.

COVID-19, and any other variants: I understand the hazards of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and I am familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), World Health Organization (“WHO”), and my Country and my local government’s guidelines regarding COVID-19. I acknowledge and understand that the circumstances regarding COVID-19 are changing from day to day and that, accordingly, the CDC, WHO and Canadian and US government, and local government guidelines are regularly modified and updated and I accept full responsibility for familiarizing myself with the most recent updates. This includes all governing authorities include Cruise Lines, and Country boarder rules and restrictions related in any way to persons traveling. I understand the risks associated with COVID-19, which I readily acknowledge, I hereby willingly choose to participate in Run For Fun Cruise Tours Inc events/runs.

What's the refund policy?

Please be advised that there are no full refunds on your Run Package-they will be deferred to another itinerary and later sailing date that you will be able to attend.

If you, yourself or your travelling party do not meet the set enforced health and safety requirements along with any necessary vaccine requirements and are unable to board the NCL Getaway, sailing Feb 23rd, 2025, your run package will become non refundable.

Any Run Packages purchased after September 26th, 2024 for new cruise bookings made after September 26th, 2024 will need to purchase the run package prior to your cruise payment and will then follow the above stated rules. Your cruise is refundable up to final payment; please ask Kim for more details. Please note as well that Norwegian Cruise Lines reserves the right to alter the itinerary at any time and should this occur your branded items may not reflect accurate information.

Norwegian Cruise Line strongly encourages all guests to obtain a valid passport for any cruise that calls to a Mexican port, for the following reasons:

1. Guests who miss all-aboard time in a Mexican port and wish to rejoin the ship in the next Mexican port, will be required to present a passport. In addition, the guest will be required to pay a visa fee, a possible fine, as well as cover the cost of transportation to the following port. Furthermore, if the guest fails to present a passport, the guest must obtain permission from the Immigration department to travel to the next port of call without a passport.

2. Guests who miss all-aboard time at the ship’s scheduled U.S. departure port and need to travel outside the U.S. to embark the ship at the next scheduled port of call, will be required to present a passport to leave and/or re-enter the U.S. by air.

3. Guests who unexpectedly need to disembark the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing as a result of an emergency, will be required to present a passport to leave and/or re-enter the U.S. by air.

4. Guests who unexpectedly need to disembark the ship prior to the end of sailing, are required to advise the ship and complete the immigration/disembarkation process in order to disembark the vessel. A valid passport is required in order to complete the immigration/disembarkation process.

This is the Run Package; how do I book the cruise?

You can contact the office directly by calling toll free at 1-833-RUN4FUN ( 1-833-786-4386) and speaking with either Kim or Trent. They can also be reached at knewton@runforfuncruise.com and tnewton@runforfuncruise.com.

How long are the runs?

We may have a mix of 5K-10K runs/races/events planned. There will also be the possibility of trail runs as well based on popularity of previous itineraries. Please be advised that run itineraries may change due to factors such as weather, etc.

Is there a medal for each port?

No, there is a participation medal from the RFFC awarded to you at the awards ceremony.

Are there bag drops for each run?

We will work with our partners on each island to ensure your bags are well taken care of.

I'm a walker; am I going to feel out of place?

Absolutely not! The party is in the back with the walkers and we have a lot of them! We also have some of our events geared to having the walkers start the group off first which is fun! All events will have a finish time limit.

Can I book online?

No. Our mantra has always been "Let Our Family Take Care Of Your Family" when we started the RFFC many years ago. It is our belief that in order to feel like you are a part of something special, we want to make you feel that way by having the "real world" interaction of speaking to you personally from the start of your reservation. By the time you depart the ship at the end of the week, it is our goal to make you feel like "Family" and we have been very successful working like this.

What about group dinners so we can get to know people better?

We have group dinners planned so that everyone can interact socially and get to know each other, these and all other on board events may need to be socially distanced or cancelled as we must adhere to the NCL guidelines while on board.

Mandatory Medical Insurance Coverage.

Insurance Coverage- Medical insurance coverage per person will be required in order to participate. Coverage available for purchase for Ontario Canada passengers will be with Manulife Insurance through RFFC. Coverage available for purchase for all USA passengers is through Norwegian Cruise Lines and details can be found here https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/freestyle-cruise/booksafe. This insurance must be purchased prior to the final payment date of September 26th, 2024 for your cruise with NCL. If you book your cruise after September 26th, 2024 insurance coverage must be purchased at time of your cruise reservation. This insurance coverage does not cover the Run Package. The NCL insurance only covers passengers for the cruise only and the dates booked on board the ship for that specific vacation. This is limited coverage and it is recommended that every passenger purchase enough coverage as they see fit to be covered adequately from additional sources. Run For Fun Cruise Tours Inc will not be held responsible for inadequate insurance coverage for any passenger. Failure to purchase medial insurance will prohibit you from participation in the Run For Fun Cruise. NCL insurance is mandatory to participate with a RFFC Run Package.

Will there be shore excursions?

We hope to be able to offer and are working on providing the group options for things to do after the run/race events are finished in the mornings for additional costs.

I'm a runner but the rest of my family does not run. Will there be things for them to do?

Yes there will. Family and friends are the cornerstone of the trip as they provide the most energy at the events. Information provided to the runners/walkers through continued email updates can be passed along to family and friends so they can "stay in the loop" We welcome them and will provide additional info. Family & friends who have not purchased a run package can organize and pay for their own transportation to and from the events.

This sounds awesome! Is is better to wait to book for a better deal?

No. The group space we have blocked is based on a first come first serve basis. Once particular categories are sold out, people are then moved to the next category at that available rate. It is best to book the cruise early with a low refundable deposit, then register for your Run Package.

I'm a member of a running club; can I promote to them?

Yes you can and we love the fact you want to spread the word of the RFFC! Talk to Kim at knewton@runforfuncruise.com for more details on working with running clubs and Thank You!

See you soon !!!