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Join us for a high-level networking experience and a unique educational opportunity for industry professionals.
Get ready for an IAAPA event like no other. We invite you to explore the Caribbean aboard one of Royal Caribbean's largest and most modern cruise ships in the world: Wonder of the Seas!
Learn more about the dynamic cruise industry and its incredible synergy with the attractions and entertainment industry to create unforgettable experiences. From water attractions, mini-golf, escape rooms, arcades and ice rinks, to Broadway-style shows and more.
As part of the experience, we will anchor at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island that includes attractions such as a water park, zip lines and a hot air balloon. We will then anchor in Nassau, where we will take a tour of the Baha Bay water park and then have a presentation and visit the impressive Atlantis Paradise Island.
The cruise departs on April 20th at 4:30 p.m. from Miami, Florida (American visa is required). Boarding process will be from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The disembark process back in Miami will be on April 24th from 6 to 10 a.m.
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Region:
Latin America, Caribbean
Event Time:
April 20, 2026 - April 24, 2026 | All Day EDT
Venue:
In-Person
Location:
Cruise & Bahamas
Session Type:
Connections
Continuing Education Units:
14.5
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- American visa is required.
- The cruise departs on April 20th at 4:30 p.m. from Miami Florida.
- Boarding process will be from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. All passengers must be onboard before 3:30 p.m.
- Disembark process back in Miami will be on April 24th from 6 to 10 a.m.
This edition of the IAAPA Summit: Latin American, Caribbean will be an immersive educational experience designed to provide inspiration and key learnings in real-world and dynamic contexts.
Educational Experience Onboard
The educational program will include sessions with high-level keynote speakers and other presentations with relevant content to address current industry challenges, such as sustainability, human talent, efficient operations, and guest experience.
Exclusive EDUTours
Discover incredible destinations such as CocoCay, Atlantis and Baha Bay, accompanied by expert-led sessions to reflect on topics like private island operations, hybrid entertainment and hospitality models, and best practices that can be transferred to land-based attractions.
Immersive education that connects with purpose
The educational activities also includes interactive experiences to strengthen meaningful connections between industry leaders. Activities will propose collaborative challenges focused on safety, operations, and guest experience, generating opportunities for networking and active learning.
During the Summit, learn about the operation and behind-the-scenes processes of incredible world-class attractions in the Bahamas.
CocoCay
Discover Perfect Day at CocoCay, the Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, designed with everything the guest needs for an unforgettable vacation day.
On this first stop of the cruise, we'll learn more about the operation of this impressive island on an exclusive EDUTour. Afterward, we'll have free time to enjoy its facilities.
Sponsored by Martin Aquatic
Baha Bay
Inspired by the natural beauty of The Bahamas, Baha Bay is designed to perfectly fuse relaxing island chill with exhilarating fun for the entire family. The luxe waterpark is directly adjacent to the Baha Mar resort.
Get inside this luxury beachfront waterpark from Baha Mar in an exclusive EDUTour, the first stop discovering the wonders of Nassau!
Atlantis Paradise Island
One mythical resort with five distinct hotels, over 40 restaurants, 3 Michelin starred chefs and of course, an incredible collection of experiences including pools, beaches, water attractions, other themed attractions and live entertainment.
Discover how this resort has positioned itself as one of the most recognized worldwide, as shared by the heads of its various departments in a session packed with learning and networking.
Before going back to the cruise, enjoy the rest of the day in its first-class facilities!
Sponsored by DOF Robotics
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