Your Journey to Connection
Begins at Sea
Four Nights Away. A Lifetime of Meaningful Connections.
Join us aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas for a Caribbean getaway that combines the freedom of a cruise with the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and fellow counselors.
November 15-19, 2027| Utopia of the Seas
STEP 1
Choose Your Cruise Experience
Your Cruise Accommodation
Make yourself at home on the ocean. Enjoy beautiful surroundings, discover new destinations, and step away from the familiar rhythm of everyday life.
Whether you prefer a cozy interior retreat, a room with ocean views, or your own private balcony, there are stateroom options to match different preferences and budgets.
All accommodation options are aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, departing from
Port Canaveral, Florida, on November 15, 2027.
Available Stateroom Options
From $699.30 per guest
Interior
$699.30
per guest
Category: 4V
• Approx. 174-187 sq. ft.
• Up to 4 guests
Ocean View
$751.30
per guest
Category: 4N
• Approx. 174-187 sq. ft.
• Up to 4 guests
Boardwalk Balcony
$803.30
per guest
Category: 2D
• Approx. 191 sq. ft. + 52 sq. ft.
• Up to 4 guests
Ocean View Balcony
$962.30
per guest
Category: 4D
• Approx. 181-191 sq. ft. + 50 sq. ft.
• Up to 4 guests
A $200 deposit is required upon booking. Final rates and availability are subject to confirmation through the official group booking page. Group booking deadline: August 2, 2027.
STEP 2
The Counselor Connection Experience
Because the People Who Hold Space for Others Deserve a Space of Their Own.
The cruise is your opportunity to get away. The Counselor Connection retreat is your opportunity to come back to yourself. Created exclusively for counselors, this experience brings together personal reflection, professional connection, and restorative moments in a setting that encourages you to slow down and be present.
Reconnect with Self
Remember the person behind the profession.
Reconnect with Your Profession
Rediscover the meaning in the work you do.
Reconnect with Each Other
Find your people. Build meaningful relationships.
Reconnect with Life
Make room for the moments that make life meaningful.
EXCLUSIVE COUNSELOR RETREAT PACKAGE
Counselor Connection at Sea
$199
per counselor • separate from cruise fare
Your retreat experience includes:
Private Welcome Reception
Connection Circles
Guided Reflection Experiences
Wellness & Boundaries Conversations
Professional Connection Sessions
Intentional Networking
Morning Reflection or Mindfulness
Counselor-Only Social Gathering
Retreat Journal & Resources
Closing Reflect • Reconnect • Renew
Continued Community Connection
Retreat programming is subject to final scheduling.
A Different Kind of Retreat
You Don't Have to Fill Every Moment.
Unlike traditional conferences, this retreat isn't built around a packed agenda. You'll have opportunities to connect and reflect, but also the freedom to enjoy the cruise in your own way.
Before You Join
Counselor-Only Experience
Non-counselor guests are not eligible.
Registration Deadline
August 2, 2027
(availability may be limited).
Separate Retreat Registration
$199 package is separate from cruise fare.
Continuing Education
Not offered.
Complete your retreat registration early to be verified.
Two Simple Steps to Your Counselor Connection Experience
Step 1: Reserve Your Cruise
Choose your stateroom and book through the designated group reservation.
Step 2: Add the Counselor Connection Experience
Complete your retreat registration and $199 payment.
Your registration will be verified with your group cruise booking.
Reminder:
The $199 Counselor Connection Experience fee is separate from your cruise fare and does not include your cruise accommodation.
Your cruise must be booked separately
through the designated group cruise reservation
before registering for the Counselor Connection Experience.
Need help or have questions?
We’re happy to assist. Call us at 727-304-3477.