Saturday, September 28

Modern Woodmen strongly recommends you arrive the day before our September 29 Boston departure date. Please see the Travel and Accommodations tab for additional information.

Wanna start (or end) the fun in Boston? Visit the Meet Boston website.

Sunday, September 29

Morning/Early Afternoon - Jewel of the Seas Embarkation

Please note: Arrive at least two hours before our 5 p.m. ship departure to allow time for arriving at the port, going through security and boarding the ship. (Be sure to note your boarding time listed on your boarding pass!)

3:30-4:30 p.m. - Registration/Welcome Reception

Meet/reconnect with home office staff and other cruise attendees as you pick up your registration packet, name badge and more.

5 p.m. - Departure from Boston

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

The cruise registration form offers three dinner options: 1) Early Dining in the Main Dining Room with Modern Woodmen staff members and other cruise attendees at tables reserved just for Modern Woodmen; 2) Late Dining in the main Dining Room on your own; 3) My Time Dining (flexible daily dinner times in the Main Dining Room).

Monday, September 30

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Saint John, New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy)  

Explore Rockwood Park's zoo and historical site; shop Saint John City Market (North America's oldest!); or nosh on bacon-wrapped scallops and lobster rolls. Wanna go on a Royal Caribbean shore excursion? Check out this RCCL webpage.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

Tuesday, October 1

All Day - Cruising

There's plenty to do aboard the Jewel of the Seas ... learn more on Royal Caribbean's Things To Do page.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

Wednesday, October 2

7 a.m. -4 p.m. - Halifax, Nova Scotia  

Marvel at historic architecture or enjoy a seafood restaurant, museum or boutique. You might whale-watch on a tour boat, learn about the Titanic or tour Peggy's Cove lighthouse. Wanna explore more of Halifax? Visit the Royal Caribbean shore excursions page.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

Thursday, October 3

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Sydney, Nova Scotia

Your day might include a tour of a 1744 fortress; the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site or a Celtic village; shopping for wool, leather, glass or art treasures; or savoring a meal of salmon or mussels. Wanna take a Sydney shore excursion? Check out this Royal Caribbean webpage.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

Friday, October 4

All Day - Cruising

There's plenty to do aboard the Jewel of the Seas ... learn more on Royal Caribbean's Things To Do page.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

Saturday, October 5

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Portland, Maine

Marvel at six(!) nearby lighthouses; savor a potato donut at The Holy Donut; cruise around the Casco Bay islands on the ferry; and check out 25 microbreweries. Want more ideas for exploring the city? Check out the Visit Portland website.

4:30-5:30 p.m. - Farewell Reception

Enjoy live music, hot and cold canapes and premium brand cocktails as you bid a fond farewell to Modern Woodmen home office staff and other cruise attendees.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner in Main Dining Room (if Early Dining option was selected at registration)

Sunday, October 6

7 a.m. - Arrival in Port of Boston

All good things must come to an end. The fun lasts longer when you explore Boston after your cruise! Visit the Meet Boston website.