Cruise October 21 - November 4, 2012

You have an amazing opportunity to sail on the Norwegian Star at a special low rate and have a unique certification program provided onboard and led by industry experts.

We have only 15 remaining available berths for the 2012 program (out of 31 total berths). 

The 2009 inaugural program aboard the Norwegian Spirit, the 2010 program aboard the Norwegian Dawn, and the 2011 program onboard the Norwegian Star all sold out.

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The 4th annual program is aboard the Norwegian Star, sailing October 21st from New York City  to New Orleans with ports of call in St. Thomas, St. Johns, Bridgetown, Willemstad, Oranjestad, and Cozumel.  We arrive in New Orleans on 4 November, 2012.

Now is the time to experience an amazing cruise while earning your certification. Your 2012 International Tour Director Certification Program at sea, is scheduled for October 21 to November 4 (15 days, 14 night cruise) while onboard the Norwegian Star. Classes on the ship are conducted only during the days you are at sea. You have no classes while in any of the ports-of-call. The cruise begins in New York City, NY and ends in New Orleans, LA. You can enroll now, we are currently accepting enrollments for this program.

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 New Orleans. 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.

There is no single supplement charge when you are willing to share a cabin.   Students willing to share will be assigned a student roommate. Two (2) students per cabin is the norm.  The Certification/Cruise program offered by the International Guide Academy has always been popular with single travelers because of the congenial atmosphere of our small group and the caring, professional services of our instructors throughout your entire journey.  You can, of course, choose to pay the single supplement and not share the cabin. 

You have a choice of a Mini-Suite (Category MB) for only US$1953.26; Balcony $1703.26; or Interior $1219.26 (call for availability on Oceanview, please)  Our prices are lower than the current Norwegian pricing.  In fact, NCL is sold out of Oceanview and Balcony cabins and our Mini-Suite cabins are priced $1,300.00 per person below last check of NCL pricing.  If you visit the Norwegian site for comparison, please add Norwegian taxes, surcharges, fuel charges , etc. of $154.26

The total price for your International Tour Director 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.

Click here to enroll now.

Your Embarkation: Sunday 21 October 2012 scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and private party at 5:00 p.m.

Your Disembarkation: Sunday 4 November 2012, a motorcoach tour with students narrating and finishing at the New Orleans airport.

Ports of call: New York City, St. Thomas, St. Johns, Bridgetown, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Cozumel, and finishing in New Orleans

Sun 21 October: Departure from New York, 4:00 p.m.
Mon 22 October: Class Day #1
Tue 23 October: Class Day #2
Wed 24 October: Class Day #3
Thu 25 October: St. Thomas 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri 26 October: St Johns 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat 27 October: Bridgetown 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun 28 October: At Sea - Free day aboard the ship, no class today
Mon 29 October: Willemstad 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tue 30 October: Oranjestad 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed 31 October: Class Day #4
Thu 1 November: Class Day #5
Fri 2 November: Cozumel 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat 3 November: Class Day #6
Sun 4 November: New Orleans 8:00a.m. disembarkation followed by motorcoach tour and finishing at the New Orleans airport.

We suggest enrolling as soon as you can make an informed decision for the 2012 program. With this great itinerary and prices, we are filling berths in order of receipt of enrollment. Call now and we will accept your enrollment and payment over the phone.  303-780-0131

Space is limited 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.

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.  A deposit of US$400.00 ($200 for the berth and $200 for the Certification Program) is made at time of enrollment.  The tuition of US$1425 and the balance on your berth are due in full 90 days prior to the sailing date.

All students and guests must have a valid passport, with at least 6 months before expiration past 4 November 2012, to board the ship.  Students and guests are responsible to insure that they have the proper visas for all countries being visited if needed.

This special cruise price offer is good only for students taking the October 2012 International Tour Director course aboard the Norwegian Star. In the event you enroll in this class and cruise, and then withdraw from the class, it is understood your cruise portion will also be cancelled along with any guest(s) you included as part of the group contract.

Call Now 303-780-0131 or email: president@bepaidtotravel.com

It is the sole responsibility of the student/guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. These appropriate valid travel documents such as passports, visas, inoculation certificate and family legal documents are required for boarding and re-entry into the United States and other countries.

Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their Norwegian ship or from entering a country and may be subject to fines. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.