BOOKING NOW---POZ CRUISE Oct. 12-19, 2003

"Gay Poz CRUISE"
a seven-day RETREAT to the Western Caribbean for the HIV positive Gay Community, their friends and family from across the World.

NOTE: CRUISE ITINERARY HAS CHANGED!
Departing on Sunday, October 12 from Miami, Florida and returning on Sunday, October 19, 2003.

Here's the adventurous plan. We will travel to Hispanola, Jamaica, Grand Cayman & Cozumel

on Royal Caribbean's ship "Voyager of the Seas."

Each day enjoy social get-togethers while at sea (rock climbing, in-line skating, ice skating, miniature golf, working out and star gazing). Take pleasure in the ship's three swimming pools, a 24-hour hot tub, basketball and volleyball courts, fitness center and four-story mall.

Prepare to make many new friends and possibly meet your significant other when you dine, dance, relax, laugh and learn medical-treatment updates from a top M.D. During our group meetings expect to feel support for and connection with your new family.

Plan to arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico by airplane on Sunday, Oct. 12th before 6 p.m. Boarding ship begins at 1pm, must board ship by 8pm, ship departs port at 10pm. If you want to visit Old San Juan before or after the cruise, special arrangements can be made.

Only $250 down - will reserve a spot on this fabulous cruise.
Respond by May 12th or as soon as possible because these prices are only guaranteed for 50 reserved cabins.

First deposit of $250 is due upon booking a cruise reservation.  Full payment will be due on or by July 12th.  A $35 portion of the initial deposit is non-refundable.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations received between Aug. 1st and Sep. 11th are subject to a $285 penalty.  From Sept. 12th to Oct. 3rd, a penalty of 50% of total charges will apply. Any cancellations received after Oct. 3rd are subject to full forfeiture of money. Trip-cancellation insurance is highly suggested for all participants.  Insurance applications will be mailed upon registration for the cruise. Insurance prices range between $57 and $109.

HOW TO RESERVE: For these special group rates, reservations must be made through the travel agent handling this event. Call Paul Stalbaum at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) at (800) 546-2222 or 954-764-1570 ext.12; e-mail Paul at pstalbaum@ritaolwelltravel.com. When booking, mention Gay Cruise to receive our group rate and to be included in our activities. All others may reserve under our group rate, but will not be part of our group's dinner seating and cocktail party.

Special arrangements have been made to receive 5% off your airfare when booking on American Airlines. Call the airline directly at (800) 543-0460 and refer to Star File # A22H3AF to get the discount. Hotel accommodations and car rentals can also be arranged through the travel agent. Round-trip transportation to and from San Juan airport to the port can be arranged for $26 per person.

Ship's Itinerary:

Day 1 - Miami, Florida
Day 2 - At Sea
Day 3 - Labadee, Hispanola
Day 4 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Day 5 - Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Day 6 - Cozumel, Mexico
Day 7 - At Sea
Day 8 - Miami, Florida

Cabin rates ARE per person for DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
Package includes: A seven-day cruise, nightly entertainment, one-hour welcome cocktail party, There are more than a dozen bars and lounges including an Internet Café. We have arranged for the entire group to dine together each night at 8:15 p.m.

Inside Cabin  $480 (double occupancy only, no triples or quads)
Outside Cabin  $630  (two lower beds, sitting area, large porthole)
Balcony Cabin  $760 (two lower beds, sitting area, floor to ceiling glass door opens to private balcony, can be used for triple and quad)
Deluxe-Balcony Cabin  $780 (two lower beds, sitting area, ceiling glass door opens to private more spacious balcony, can be used for triple and quad)

Triples and quads are only available in specific cabin categories and can only be confirmed upon making a deposit. Either a third or fourth person in each cabin is only $180 p/p. Single cabins are available at twice the double occupancy. A special inside cabin overlooking the ship's atrium is available upon request. All staterooms have a private bathroom, vanity area, hair dryer, miniature bar, television, safe, radio and telephone.

These prices do not include alcoholic beverages, gratuity and transportation to and from the Port of San Juan, shore excursions in ports of call, trip cancellation insurance and port-charge taxes. Prices are subject to change and availability.
PORT-CHARGE TAXES: A fee of an additional $160.45 per person must be pre paid at time of final payment.

American Citizens require a passport or a birth certificate with a government photo ID. Everyone else including Canadians must have a passport. If you are from outside the U.S., contact your consulate. For any additional information, you may contact our sponsoring organizations.

Call Eddie or Kim at The Center for Positive Connections at (888) pos-conn (888-767-2666) or 305-891-2066 or email: pozconnect@aol.com

TESTIMONIALS FROM 2002 POZ  CRUISE
There is a life after HIV.
I can't wait until next year.
My family all had a great time. They loved it. Thank you!
It was a very good experience.
I think having the HIV doctor on board was a great advantage. He was able to give me some advice that really helped me.
I had a wonderful time with wonderful people.
Positive Connections is doing great as usual.
Cozumel, Mexico was very nice.
I would love to help and be a part of the inner circle.
You know what you are doing.
I had a great time. I'm so glad I decided to go!
It is all good!
Your crew did an amazing job of putting things together. For me this was the best Positive Connections trip yet.
Positive Connections is about humanity. Your cause lights a fire within my soul. My fire burns all year long just to be ignited every year for many years to come. You encourage me to stay alive. Thank you for helping me see my 37th birthday.
The support from everyone really makes me feel good.
The Doctor's seminars were very interesting and informal, which made it easy for one to ask questions.
I was able to connect with others who have community responsibilities like mine and get some support. I needed that.
I was surrounded by good people.
I met people from all over the U.S. that were friendly and felt we were all in this together.
I was affected positively by being among so many great people with a common thread.
The most beneficial part was seeing people having a great time and watching people regain their spirit for living and feeling "normal" again.
I liked sharing time with people at the pool or a meal or best of all the catamaran trip in Cozumel.
The candlelight vigil touched my heart, to see how so many care so much. I am not alone.
There was stress reduction in an emotionally "safe" environment. Knowing there was an "aware" doctor on board was very comforting.
The ability to relax was beneficial to my own well-being.

Past Cruise Info

2002 Cruise was to Cozumel Mexico, Belize City Belize, Georgetown Grand Cayman, and Roatan Bay Islands on  Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship “Norwegian Sun”

2002 Pre and Post Cruise Activities

2001 Trip was at Runaway Bay, Jamaica
A SuperClubs All-Inclusive Resort

1999 Post Cruise Evaluation

see 2000 Cruise pics

TESTIMONIALS FROM 2001 POZ HETERO RETREAT