CRUISE WITH IGA AND EARN YOUR CERTIFICATION AT SEA

Now is the time to experience an amazing cruise while earning your certification. Your 2010 International Tour Manager Certification Program at sea, in a balcony cabin, is scheduled for 10 October to 22 October (13 days, 12 night cruise) while onboard the NCL Dawn. Classes on the ship are conducted only during the 6 days you are at sea. You have no classes while in any of the ports-of-call. The cruise begins in New York City and ends in Miami, FL. We are currently accepting enrollments for this program. Currently only 3 positions remain open with balcony cabins, deck 9 of the NCL Dawn.

There are 6 full days of class while we are at sea, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending 5:30 p.m. They are conducted in a private meeting room. Outside of classroom hours you are free to participate in all ship activities. Please note: you will be spending some time in individual and small groups for study and preparation as well as three hours on a motorcoach upon leaving the ship in Miami. Most of the assignments can be completed prior to the start of the cruise program. Of course, all meals, entertainment, in-port excursions, etc. are available to the students and guests.

Worried about the extra cost of certifying and cruising solo? Students willing to share will be assigned a student roommate. You will have the opportunity to talk with your roommate prior to the start of the program. You may bring non-student guest travelers at a special rate. Non-students cannot attend any of the classes but can join you at your graduation ceremony, on the motorcoach portion of the program in Miami, and (outside of classroom hours) enjoy all the ship and shore amenities with you.

Take advantage of low prices and special bonus offers for these balcony cabins.

The cruise portion cost per student (2 people to a cabin) is US$999.00. This BALCONY CABIN price includes taxes and fees. This is less than US$77.00 per day and the price is significantly lower than on the NCL web site . Non-student guests pay only $1099.00.

The total price for this International Tour Manager certification program is the same as in any of our USA or international locations. There is a $200.00 registration fee and $1425.00 tuition for a total of $1625.00. If you enroll by phone or fax, the original signed enrollment form must be received within 7 days of your enrollment.

Your Embarkation: Sunday 10 October 2010 scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

Your Disembarkation: Friday 22 October 2010.

Ports of call: New York City; Samana; Curacao; Aruba; Roatan (Honduras), Belize City (Belize), and Miami.

Sun 10 October: New York City - 4:00 PM
Mon 11 October: Class At Sea
Tue 12 October: Class At Sea
Wed 13 October: Samana 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu 14 October: Class At Sea
Fri 15 October: Curacao 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat 16 October: Aruba 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sun 17 October: Class At Sea
Mon 18 October: Class At Sea
Tue 19 October: Roatan 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed 20 October: Belize City 8:00AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 21 October: Class At Sea
Fri 22 October: Miami 8:00 AM

You should consider arriving in the New York City area the day before departure in order to insure you do not miss the cruise departure on the 10th. NCL requires you to be onboard no later than two hours before departure at 16:00. On your flights home please consider that the ship arrival time in Miami is scheduled at 8:00 a.m. which means that getting off the ship can begin about 9:00 a.m. and can take up to two+ hours for you to leave the ship and clear Immigration and Customs. Upon arrival, all students (and guests if they wish) will board a motorcoach for their narration portion of the program. This will take approximately 3 hours. The motorcoach portion ends at the airport (MIA) where we will drop off students and guests departing that day at 14:00. Late afternoon domestic flights 16:00 or later (17:00 or later if international) are needed.

We suggest enrolling as soon as you can make an informed decision. Last year's program filled and we could not accept all wanting to participate.

Space is limited (3 spaces left) and based on availability. This cruise with NCL, and certification program by IGA, is capacity controlled, subject to availability and will be closed for enrollment when maximum capacity in the program is reached. With 7 weeks to sailing date, over 85% of the IGA berths available for this program, are already reserved.

Your enrollment form for the IGA Certification At Sea program is included when you order a catalog. As with all of our other courses, you may enroll by telephone, fax, email, or mail as you wish.

All students and guests must have a valid passport, with at least 6 months before expiration past 22 October 2010, to board the ship.

Address any questions to us at: 1.877.442.4862 or 303.780.0131 or daniel@bepaidtotravel.com

Some of the 2009 Certification at Sea graduates said the following:

This was a once in a lifetime experience. The combination of travel and learning was an excellent idea. --Cassie Berube, California

I was able to take my 1st Caribbean cruise and learn to be a Tour Manager. I cannot imagine taking a cruise without having something like this to occupy my time during the days at sea. Everyone (instructors and students) were very supportive and helpful. What a great group of people! --Andrea Keay-Gilbert, Colorado

I loved the course! I have tremendous respect for IGA and was so pleased to be a part of this course. This has been fun! --Karen Arnold, Washington

This experience has been wonderful. I never thought you could combine work/study with such a wonderfully relaxing experience. It is an experience I recommend without hesitation. Thank you. --Joselyn Carreras, NC

I learned a lot, met a great group of people, saw wonderful sights at the ports, and had a terrific cruise. What more could anyone ask for! --Pat Perkins, Canada

The combination of education and a cruise is unbeatable! It has been a fantastic experience. I am looking forward to my career in Tour Management and am very impressed with everyone. --Amy Davis, ME

Questions? Email us at: daniel@bepaidtotravel.com or call 303.780.0131 / 1.877.442.4862.

Terms & Conditions:
Registration fee for the International Tour Manager Course is US$200.00. Tuition is US$1,425.00.

12 night/13 day cruise with all meals, onboard entertainment, taxes, port charges and government fees included is only US$999.00 for a berth in a balcony cabin. Less than US$77.00 per day.

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