Imperial Majesty Itinerary Nassau Bahamas cruises
On behalf of all my officers, staff, and crew, I wish to welcome you aboard Imperial Majesty’s S.S. OceanBreeze and wish you and your traveling companions a wonderful vacation. We have planned,, an exciting cruise with many enjoyable activities, entertainment, and exquisite cuisine. We also provide an incredible opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas,
Blue Lagoon Island, was made famous by the movie “Splash” and of course the TV show “Gilligan’s Island”.
The S.S. OceanBreeze is a classic ocean liner built in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1955 and christened by Queen Elizabeth II. The OceanBreeze has a passenger capacity of 1,000 and an international crew complement of 400. The vessel’s cruising speed is 16 knots, her gross tonnage is 21,667 and she measures 603 feet in length. The ship-to-shore call sign is C6FN9.
Our goal onboard is to help you make the most of your cruise vacation. If there is anything we can do to make your cruise more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
The Master, S.S. OceanBreeze”
| Day One | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | – | Depart 5:00 pm |
| Day Two | Nassau, Bahamas | Arrive: 9:00 am | Depart 6:00 pm |
| Day Three | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Arrive: 9:00 am | – |
| Welcome aboard Imperial Majesty’s SS OceanBreeze Bahamas Adventure | ||
| The Shore Excursion Desk opens Talk to our experts about the excursions available on one of the most beautiful Islands in the Bahamas, Nassau. We offer excursions both above and below the water line, and a chance to visit the most incredible beach in all the Bahamas, Blue Lagoon Island. | ||
| Day 1 | Event | Location |
| 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Welcome Aboard Embarkation Buffet | Cafe Miramar |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Welcome Aboard Orientation – Come join your Cruise Director for this informative and important briefing which will give you a storehouse of information on our port of call. Everything you need to know about Nassau will be discussed – sightseeing, shopping tips, currency exchange, beaches, and weather updates. If you have not planned your day, we will highlight some of the wonderful shore excursions that await you. We recommend that all guests attend this brief, informative and entertaining talk. This will be followed by a Slide Show Presentation on Nassau and Blue Lagoon, DON’T MISS IT!!! | Purser’s Lobby/Barbizon Deck |
| 3:00 pm | Children’s Orientation/Registration – Calling all parents and their children come and learn about our kids’ program We have a supervised children’s playroom that is open to potty-trained children from ages 3 to 12 years – NO Babysitting Service. | Atlantis Deck Aft |
| 3:30 pm | The S.S. OceanBreeze will pick up the Harbor Pilot at approximately 8:00 am and we anticipate being alongside by 9:00 am. Please wait in any of the public lounges or on the open decks for the announcement that the ship has been cleared by Bahamian Customs Officials. Please keep clear of the Purser’s Lobby until you hear the announcement. When proceeding ashore, take with you your boarding card and some form of photo identification for your return to the vessel.Please remember, all aboard at 5:30 pm as the S.S. OceanBreeze will set sail at 6:00 pm.The S.S. OceanBreeze will be docked at Prince George’s Harbor which allows a comfortable walk to Bay Street, the major shopping district of Nassau. U.S. currency is widely accepted for all purchases, however, we do recommend that you request U.S. currency for change. The Bahamian Dollar is on par with the U.S. Dollar.Take advantage of “The Best of Both Worlds”, tickets are still available for the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas, the island of Blue Lagoon. Take the first tender over, meeting at 9:00am and after lunch and some fun in the sun, return to Nassau by 3:15pm for a little shopping. Remember: All aboard is 5:30pm.Ships Agent: R.H. Curry, Shirley Street, Nassau Bahamas – Phone (242) 322-8682 | Rendezvous Lounge/Promenade Deck Forward |
| 4:30 pm | Sail Away Sailabration –Join your friendly Cruise Staff for some fun as we say goodbye to Fort Lauderdale. We will kick the party off with Shipboard Horse Racing (a minimum $3.00 cash bet). You could win Big Bucks! Try our Sail Away Drink Special, Bahama Mama at $3.25, in a Souvenir Glass at $5.95! | |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | The Shore Excursion Desk is open | Poolside |
| 5:00 pm | All aboard! SS Ocean Breeze sets sail for Nassau, Bahamas. | |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | The Duty-Free Gift Shop is open – Check out the great buys on liquor, t-shirts, and much, much more. | Purser’s Lobby/Barbizon Deck |
| 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Happy Hour – Happy Hour with Bahama Mama at $3.25 in all bars and lounges. In addition, the Mayfair Lounge has music and canapés. | In All Bars & Lounges |
| 5:00 pm-11:00 pm | Early seating Dinner is now being served, Please be prompt! Proper attire is requested. | Atlantis Deck |
| 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm | Early seating Dinner is now being served, Please be prompt! Proper attire is requested. | Promenade Deck |
| 6:00 pm | The Beauty Salon and Spa opens – Book early to avoid disappointment. There is nothing like a pampering treatment or a new look to make you feel special. In the interest of your fellow guests and stylists alike, all appointments must be canceled 2 hours in advance to avoid service charges. Call extension #7100 for an appointment. | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 6:00 pm till ?? | Shore excursion’s Desk reopens – It’s not too late to get tickets for one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas, Blue Lagoon Island. We have many ways to get you there, come see our experts and let us help you plan your day. | Promenade Deck |
| 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm | Photo Gallery Opens – (Embarkation Photographs now on display). | Barbizon Deck/ Pursers Lobby |
| 7:00 pm – Midnight | GIANT Jackpot Cash Bingo – Win BIG BUCKS at the numbers game! Anybody can play and win. The more people who play, the more we pay. Fun for the entire family. Bring CASH to win BIG CASH PRIZES! | Promenade Deck |
| 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Music for your listening and dancing pleasure | Cafe Miramar |
| 7:45 pm | Late-seating Dinner is now being served. Please be prompt! Proper attire is requested. | Rendezvous Lounge |
| 8:00 pm – 10 pm | Gamblers Special! – (All mixed drinks in the Casino Bar only – $2.75) | Promenade Deck |
| 8:30 pm | Movie Time – Please check movie schedules at Purser’s Desk, Housekeeping Office, or outside Cinema | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 8:30 pm (10:30 pm for all late seating guests) | It’s Show Time. Join us in the Rendezvous Lounge for Welcome Aboard Show Time, featuring the Imperial Review Team in a SALUTE TO BROADWAY. Hosted by your Cruise DirectorMusic by The OceanBreeze Orchestra. (Audio and video recording of this presentation is prohibited) | Rendezvous Lounge |
| 9:30 pm | Free Gaming Lessons | Monte Carlo Casino/Promenade Deck |
| 9:30 pm – 1:00 am | Music for your listening & dancing pleasure | Cafe Miramar |
| 10:00 pm | GIANT JACKPOT CASH BINGO – Win BIG BUCKS at the numbers game. Anybody can play and anybody can win! The more people that play, the more we pay!!! Fun for the entire family. Bring CASH, for BIG CASH PRIZES!! | Rendezvous Lounge |
| 9:30 pm-11:30 pm | Piano melodies for your listening pleasure | Mayfair Lounge |
| 10:00 pm | Swimming Pool Closes – (Jacuzzi Closes 11:00 pm) | Pool Deck |
| 10:30 pm till??? | The Five Star Disco Opens Parental Note: No children under the age of 18 will be allowed in the Disco without parents. | Disco Deck Forward |
| 11:00 pm-1:00 am | Karaoke – It’s just like singing in the shower without getting wet! Besides everyone deserves 10 minutes in the spotlight! | Mayfair Lounge |
| 11:30 pm | MIDNIGHT MADNESS – The Ultimate Ice Breaker! Come by and join the party. Meet your fellow passengers for all the fun. We will teach you a few line dances. Games and Surprises! | Cafe Miramar |
| 12:00 am | Midnight Buffet!!! It’s Italian | Cafe Miramar |
| Late-seating Dinner is now being served. Please be prompt! Proper attire is requested. | Cinema/Boat Deck Forward | |
| Day #2 | Welcome to Nassau Bahamas. All Aboard: 5:30 pm | |
| Try an Eye Opener – Cappuccino or Expresso – Special Price | ||
| 6:30 am | Early Morning Coffee & Danish | Cafe Miramar |
| 7:00 am 10:00 am | Breakfast Buffet is now being served | Cafe Miramar |
| Blue Lagoon Tender ServiceBlue Lagoon is an island that we recommend to give our guests the best possible beach experience. Transportation to this beautiful island is provided by a tender (smaller boat that holds 300 passengers). Guests holding tickets may meet in the Rendezvous Lounge at either 9:00 am or 11:00 am. It’s your choice. Tenders returning to Nassau from Blue Lagoon will depart at either 2:30 pm or 4:30pm. It’s your choice.All tours will meet and depart promptly from the Rendezvous Lounge/Promenade Deck Forward. Bring your white boarding cards, photo identification for your return to the vessel, the yellow or blue towels provided in your cabins and you might want a little cash. Check your tour tickets for meeting times. Please be prompt. Tickets are Non-Refundable! | Cafe Miramar | |
| 7:00 am-12:00 am | The Fitness Center is open. (Parental note: No one under the age of 18 is permitted to use the Gym without a parent) | Boat Deck Aft |
| 7:30 am – 9:30 am | Open seating Breakfast is now being served | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 8:00 am-11:00 am | Barbizon Deck/Pursers Lobby | Shore Excursion Desk opens – Still can’t decide what to do today? There is still time to join us on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas, Blue Lagoon Island or maybe a City Tour by Stretch Limousine? Come talk to the experts and let us help you plan your day. We’ll even fit in time for shopping! |
| Blue Lagoon Tender ServiceBlue Lagoon is an island that we recommend to give our guests the best possible beach experience. Transportation to this beautiful island is provided by a tender (smaller boat that holds 300 passengers). Guests holding tickets may meet in the Rendezvous Lounge at either 9:00 am or 11:00 am. It’s your choice. Tenders returning to Nassau from Blue Lagoon will depart at either 2:30 pm or 4:30 pm. It’s your choice. All tours will meet and depart promptly from the Rendezvous Lounge/Promenade Deck Forward. Bring your whiteboarding cards, photo identification for your return to the vessel, the yellow or blue towels provided in your cabins and you might want a little cash. Check your tour tickets for meeting times. Please be prompt. Tickets are Non-Refundable! | ||
| 8:00 am-10:00 am 3:00 pm-11:00 pm | The gift shop is open for last-minute purchases (Cash Only) | Atlantis Deck Aft |
| 9:00 am | Mayfair Lounge | |
| 9:00 am-9:00 pm | Ping Pong Tables (Atlantis Deck) and Shuffle Board Courts (Boat Deck) are open. (Paddles and balls can be obtained at the Purser’s Desk). | Boat Deck |
| 9:00 am | The Pacific Card room is open – Check out the books, cards, or board game | Boat Deck |
| 12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Open Seating Lunch is now being served | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 4:30 pm-5:30 pm | It’s tea time! How about some light snacks and music for your listening pleasure? | Cafe Miramar |
| 5:00 pm-7:00 pm8:30 pm-1:00 am | The Photo Gallery opens – Photos taken ashore in Nassau are available. When we reopen the photos from the Captain’s receptions will also be on display. | Promenade Deck |
| 5:15 pm | Giant Jackpot Cash Bingo – Win big bucks at the numbers game. Anybody can play. Anybody can win. The more who play, the more we pay.Drink Specials: Bahama Mama Special – $3.25 | Promenade Deck |
| 5:30 pm | All aboard! The SS Ocean Breeze sets sail for Ft. Lauderdale promptly at 6:00 pm | |
| The Gift Shop is open – Check out our great liquor specials and the special of the night – 10% off selected jewelry items. | Happy Hour – Mayfair Lounge – Enjoy a light, pre-dinner snack and music. | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm |
| 6:00 pm | Early Seating Dinner is now being served (Proper attire is requested – No shorts, sleeveless shirts or tank tops and no hats, please) | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 7:00 pm-11:00 pm | Monte Carlo Casino Opens – It’s your last chance to sign up for tonight’s Blackjack & Slot Tournament. Gaming Lessons – 9:30 pm. Check out the Gamblers Special 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm All mixed drinks are only $2.75 in the Casino Bar. | Promenade Deck |
| 7:00 pm – ??? | The Captain’s Champagne Reception The Captain cordially invites all guests to a very special party held in your honor. You will be introduced to the Master of the vessel, dance to the sounds of the OceanBreeze Orchestra, and enjoy Complimentary champagne and canapes. Professional photographs with the Captain will be available. | Promenade Deck |
| 7:30 pm-8:30 pm | Late Seating Dinner is now being served (Proper attire requested – No shorts, sleeveless shirts or tank tops, and no hats, please) | Rendezvous Lounge |
| 8:30 pm | For All Early Seating Guests For All Late Seating Guests Join us in the Rendezvous Lounge for a Spectacular Evening of Entertainment Featuring The Imperial Revue Team’sFAREWELL SHOWHosted by your Cruise DirectorMusic by THE OCEAN BREEZE ORCHESTRA(Audio and Video recording of this presentation is strictly prohibited) | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 8:30 pm 10:30 pm | The Pursers Lobby, Staircases and Hallways must be kept clear at all times. When you finish at the Purser’s Desk and finally leave your cabins by 8:00 am at the latest, leave your cabin keys in your cabins and have a seat in the public lounges on the Promenade Deck. Thank you! Please take a moment to read the disembarkation information letter in your cabin. It is very important that everyone follows all procedures to make a very smooth operation. | Rendezvous Lounge |
| 9:30 pm-1:00 am | Movie Time – Cinema Please check movie scedules at the Purser’s desk, Housekeeping Office, or outside the Cinema | Cafe Miramar |
| 9:30 pm-11:30 pm | Piano & Vocals – A place to meet for cocktails & music | Mayfair Lounge |
| 10:00 pm | Cash Jackpot Cash Bingo – Win BIG BUCKS at the numbers game. Anybody can play and anybody can win! The more people that play, the more we pay!!! Fun for the entire family. Bring CASH, for BIG CASH PRIZES! The Pot could go tonight! | Rendezvous Lounge |
| 10:30 pm till ??? | Five Star Disco Opens – Lets Party Till Dawn Parental Note: No one under the age of 18 will be permitted without parents. | Disco Deck Forward |
| 11:30 pm-1:00 am | Karaoke | Mayfair Lounge |
| 11:30 pm-12:30 am | Latin Fiesta – A little Salsa, a little Merengue, a drink special and Hot Latin sounds! | Cafe Miramar |
| 12:00 Midnight | Latin Fiesta Buffet | Cafe Miramar |
| Photo Gallery is Open for last-minute memories(Cash Only) | Boat Deck Forward | |
| Disembarkation Morning | ||
| 6:00 am-8:00 am | Credit Desk (For Cash Accounts only) | Barbizon Deck / Pursers Lobby |
| 6:00 am-8:00 am | Purser’s Office | Barbizon Deck |
| 6:30 am | Early Seating Breakfast | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 6:03 am-9:00 am | Continental Breakfast | Cafe Miramar |
| 7:30 am | Late Seating Breakfast | Caravelle Dining Room |
| 7:00 am-9:00 am | The Pursers Lobby, Staircases and Hallways must be kept clear at all times. When you finish at the Purser’s Desk and finally leave your cabins by 8:00 am at the latest, leave your cabin keys in your cabins and have a seat in the public lounges on the Promenade Deck. Thank you! Please take a moment to read the disembarkation information letter in your cabin. Everyone must follow all procedures to make a very smooth operation. | Promenade Deck |
| 7:00 am-8:00 am | The SS OceanBreeze arrives in Nassau, Bahamas. Please wait in the public lounges on Promenade Deck for the ship to be cleared by the local officials. We will make an announcement when guests are free to go ashore. You will need your whiteboarding card and some form of photo ID for your return to the ship. Please remember “All aboard is 5:30 pm as we set sail for Ft. Lauderdale at 6:00 pm. Promptly. | Promenade Deck |
| 8:15 am | Final Giant Jackpot Cash Bingo – One GameWinner takes home all the money – could be $1,000 | Rendezvous Lounge |
| It is mandatory that the Pursers Lobby, Staircases and Hallways be kept clear at all times. When you finish at the Purser’s Desk and finally leave your cabins by 8:00 am at the latest, leave your cabin keys in your cabins and have a seat in the public lounges on the Promenade Deck. Thank you! Please take a moment to read the disembarkation information letter in your cabin. Everyone must follow all procedures to make a very smooth operation. | ||
