Nerds & Tables 2027 Cruise

You can check out the full itinerary, including photos of the ship and staterooms, on the Nerds & Tables 2027 Cruise Itinerary Page here.

This first Nerds & Tables cruise (at least), will be adults (18+) only. Once we see how this one goes, we'll see about doing a more family-oriented option in the future.

Short answer: No. Longer answer: The cruise line direct price is less expensive, but that's because there is a ticket cost associated with our event. In order to be considered part of our group, get access to the gaming and social events, you have to purchase the cruise through the Nerds & Tables cruise group.

• Hotel Night - 1 night hotel stay in Miami the night before we embark. Includes free airport shuttle, Wifi and breakfast.
• Cruise Port Transfer - Shuttle to the cruise port on embarkation day.
• 7-Day Cruise - Lodging, meals, and ship programming.
• Access to all gaming events (schedule to be released at a later date)
• Social events (schedule to be released at a later date)

• Hotel Night - 1 night hotel stay in Miami the night before we embark. Includes free airport shuttle, Wifi and breakfast.
• Cruise Port Transfer - Shuttle to the cruise port on embarkation day.
• 7-Day Cruise - Lodging, meals, and ship programming.
• Social events (schedule to be released at a later date)

• Gratuities - There will be an option to add Prepaid Gratuities on to your ticket when you book, otherwise, it will be added to your shipboard account.
• Travel Protection - We highly recommend travel protection for your trip. There will be an option to add Royal Caribbean's Travel Protection along with your ticket when you book. Alternatively, you are welcome to shop for your own travel protection or ask us about other plan options.
• Shore Excursions
• Beverage Packages
• Wifi Packages
• Airport Transfers on Disembarkation Day
• Parking Fees if you are driving to Miami
• Items of a Personal Nature

• Interior - An inside cabin with no window. 
• Oceanview - An exterior cabin with a window that looks out over the ocean. 
• Balcony - An exterior cabin with a balcony that looks out over the ocean. The balcony has a table and two chairs.

All staterooms include: Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full private bathroom, vanity area with hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio, and phone. More details and photos can be found on the itinerary.

In addition, you will choose either double or single occupancy:

• Double Occupancy: The rate is per person and you will have a roommate (either another player or an NPC).
• Single Occupancy: The rate is per room and you will have your own room. 

*Note: If you have special requests or questions about your accommodation type, please let us know before you purchase your ticket. 

Yes! A deposit of $500 will be due at booking to secure your stateroom onboard the ship. After that, everyone will be set up on the following payment schedule for the remaining balance:

2nd Deposit of 25% due March 9, 2026

3rd Deposit of 25% due June 9, 2026

Final Payment of 50% due October 9, 2026

You'll receive a reminder one week and three days before each payment is due.

If you would prefer to pay the cruise off in monthly installments, select the "AutoPay" option at checkout, and you will be charged automatically monthly via the same payment method you chose for your initial deposit (you can email heather@melvinstraveladventures.com at any time to cancel AutoPay, switch to a different payment method, or make final payment).

You are also welcome to pay in full at time of booking.

Final payment for the cruise is due by October 12, 2026. Anyone booking after that time will need to pay in full at time of booking.