January 8-16, 2028
Onboard the Celebrity Silhouette - Round Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
When we first started planning this 2028 Caribbean getaway, we had our sights set on an ABC Islands sailing. We loved the idea of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, and I’d even started talking about it before all the group details were finalized. But when the group space we needed wasn’t available, we went back to the drawing board — and I think we may have landed on an itinerary that suits our Moments & Memories philosophy even better.
We still get two of the destinations I was most excited about — Aruba and Curaçao, with all that wonderful color, character and Caribbean sunshine — but now Grand Cayman joins the itinerary too! With beautiful beaches, crystal-clear water, shopping and dining in George Town, island sightseeing, wildlife experiences and plenty of options for both relaxed and more adventurous days, it gives us another port where everyone can choose the kind of day that feels right for them.
And the rhythm of this sailing is a much better fit for the way I want us to travel and create together. We’ll have time at sea to settle in and enjoy the ship, two colorful island days in Aruba and Curaçao, a sea day to relax and scrapbook some of those fresh memories, then Grand Cayman followed by one final day at sea together.
So although this isn’t the cruise we originally thought we were planning, I’m genuinely excited about where we landed. Caribbean color, three very different island experiences, and time to enjoy both the journey and the memories we’re making along the way? Yes, please! And I can't wait for you to join us!
January 8–16, 2028
8 nights aboard Celebrity Silhouette
Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A warm-weather getaway with a wonderful mix of island exploring, relaxing days at sea and creative time together.
Itinerary:
January 8 - Depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 9 - Cruising/at sea
January 10 - Cruising/at sea
January 11 - Oranjestad, Aruba
January 12 - Willemstad, Curacao
January 13 - Cruising/at sea
January 14 - George Town, Grand Cayman (Tendered)
January 15 - Cruising/at sea
January 16 - Disembark Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Aruba gives us those beautiful white-sand beaches and turquoise waters we picture when we think of the Caribbean, but there’s plenty to enjoy beyond the beach too. Colorful Oranjestad is easy to explore, with shops, cafés, historic buildings and lots of wonderful photo opportunities, while island tours and scenic stops offer even more ways to experience the island. Whether your perfect day includes sightseeing, shopping, relaxing by the water or a little bit of everything, Aruba makes it very easy to choose your own pace.
Curaçao is all about color, character and places that make you want to stop and look a little longer. Willemstad’s iconic waterfront buildings, lively streets, cafés, markets and historic architecture make it a wonderful place to wander and explore, while beaches and island tours offer plenty of options if you want to venture farther. I suspect this may be one of those ports where we come back to the ship with far more photos than we planned - and I don’t think any of us will mind!
Grand Cayman gives us lots of ways to enjoy the Caribbean without everyone having to want the same experience. You might spend the day on famous Seven Mile Beach, explore George Town’s shops and waterfront, join an island sightseeing tour, visit local attractions or head out on the water if you’re feeling more adventurous. It’s an easy port to make your own — relaxed, active or somewhere in between.
Celebrity Silhouette
For eight nights, Celebrity Silhouette will be our home base as we travel between Fort Lauderdale, Aruba, Curaçao, Grand Cayman and back to Fort Lauderdale.
With comfortable public spaces, great dining, sunny pool areas and plenty of places to sit with a coffee and watch the ocean go by, Silhouette gives us lots of ways to enjoy the time between ports without feeling like every minute needs to be scheduled.
And on our sea days, we’ll have dedicated time to gather, create and connect — while still leaving plenty of room to simply enjoy being on vacation.
The Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice class ship with plenty of spaces to enjoy every part of the journey. From the distinctive Lawn Club and sunny pool deck to stylish lounges, ocean views and inviting spots for coffee or conversation, there’s lots to explore, enjoy and settle into between ports.
I’m excited about the Sky Conference Center, with its large exterior windows keeping us connected to the ocean even while we’re scrapbooking! We’ll have dedicated creative time here on our sea days, with room to spread out, work on our projects and enjoy creating together.
Sea days aren’t only for scrapbooking! We’ll have time to linger over meals, grab a coffee, relax by the pool, enjoy the lounges and entertainment, or simply find a favourite spot and watch the ocean go by. The schedule will leave plenty of room to enjoy Celebrity Silhouette your own way.
Your cruise fare will be booked and paid through Tasha at Destination Awaits and will vary depending on the stateroom category you choose.
Fares from $2540 CAD per person double occupancy in an Inside Stateroom. Prices for Verandah staterooms can be found on the booking page. Please contact Tasha for Concierge Class, Aqua Class and Retreat Class stateroom pricing.
Cruise fare includes your accommodations aboard Celebrity Silhouette, meals in the ship’s included dining venues, select beverages, onboard entertainment and access to the ship’s many public spaces and amenities. Taxes, port fees and any other required charges will be clearly outlined when booking.
All prices include the Classic Drink and Basic Wifi Packages, as well as pre-paid Gratuities. Note that these additions cannot be separated from our group pricing.
Your flights/travel to and from Fort Lauderdale and any excursions you choose are NOT included in the cruise fare.
The Moments & Memories Creative Experience Fee is $325.00 CAD per person and will be paid separately to Scrapbook with Noreen.
Your Creative Experience fee covers our dedicated conference room and work space, all planned scrapbook classes and demonstrations, creative inspiration throughout the cruise, and the supplies and materials needed for the projects designed to help you document your Caribbean adventure while the memories are still fresh.
Your crop spot is reserved when your cruise is booked.
Because the creative experience is limited to 50 scrapbookers, your confirmed cruise booking through Destination Awaits is what secures your place in the Moments & Memories crop. Once your cruise reservation is complete, you'll receive a separate link to pay the $125 CAD for the Creative Experience Fee. You will receive a second payment link for the remaining $200 CAD approximately three months before the cruise date.
The Moments & Memories creative experience is intentionally limited to just 50 scrapbookers, allowing us to keep the group personal, relaxed and connected.
Non-scrapbooking companions are absolutely welcome to sail with us too! They can enjoy the ship, ports and time together while you join us for the scheduled creative sessions. Non-scrapbooking companions will not be charged the Creative Experience fee.
A Moments & Memories trip is designed for scrapbookers who want to experience the destination just as much as they want to document it. We’ll explore, take photos, enjoy the ship and ports, and then use our creative time at sea to begin turning those fresh memories into pages together.
*Lifestyle images are AI-generated to illustrate the types of activities and experiences planned for this trip.
This trip may be a great fit for you if:
You love both travel and scrapbooking
You want the destination to be an important part of the experience
You like the idea of having your creative projects, supplies and instruction planned for you
You enjoy a smaller group where there’s time to connect and get to know one another
You appreciate a relaxed schedule with room to explore, create and simply enjoy being on vacation
You don’t need to be an experienced scrapbooker. Whether you’ve been creating albums for years or simply love photos, stories and preserving memories, you’ll be welcome.
This trip may not be the right fit if:
You’re looking primarily for a traditional crop where you bring your own projects and scrapbook for most of the day
You prefer a tightly scheduled vacation with activities planned from morning until night
You’re looking for a large, high-energy event or party-style cruise
There’s no pressure to keep up or finish a certain number of pages. The goal is simply to experience the trip, enjoy creating together and come home with some of your Caribbean stories already beginning to take shape.
When bookings open, you’ll first reserve your cruise directly through Tasha at Destination Awaits. Once your cruise reservation is confirmed, your place in the 50-person Moments & Memories Creative Experience is secured, and I’ll send you the separate link to pay your Creative Experience Fee.
Non-scrapbooking companions are welcome to sail with us too — only the scrapbooker participating in the creative program pays the Creative Experience Fee.
Book your cruise first. Your crop spot is automatically saved. I’ll take care of the rest from there!
Questions about the Cruise? Contact Tasha at tasha@destinationsawait.ca
Questions about the Creative Experience? Contact Noreen at noreen@scrapbookwithnoreen.com
Eight warm nights. Three colorful islands. Time to explore, create and remember together. Your Caribbean adventure awaits!
I’d love to have you join us!
