Join American Girl for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the entire family, the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise! While sailing aboard the luxurious Celebrity EclipseSM. This trip will provide your family with unforgettable American Girl experiences—movie screenings, author meetings, a birthday party like no other, and so much more!
Cruise Itinerary
This seven-day getaway on the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise will follow
this itinerary featuring three exciting ports of call (all times are EST):
| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Sat, Nov 19, 2011 | Miami, FL | 4:30 p.m. | |
| Sun, Nov 20, 2011 | At sea | ||
| Mon, Nov 21, 2011 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 3:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. |
| Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | 9:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | Basseterre, St. Kitts | 8:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Nov 24, 2011 | At sea | ||
| Fri, Nov 25, 2011 | At sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 26, 2011 | Miami, FL | 7:00 a.m. |
What’s included
During this vacation on the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise, you’ll enjoy seven days aboard the Celebrity EclipseSM, departing from Miami, Florida on November 19, 2011 and returning November 26, 2011. You’ll also get to explore these tropical ports of call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Basseterre, St. Kitts. Plus, all of these amenities and activities are included in your cruise package:
- Shipboard accommodations
- All standard meals
- All standard Celebrity shipboard activities
- All American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise events and activities
- Daily American Girl gifts and surprises
- Access to the exclusive American Girl lounge
The following are not included as part of the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise:
- Air transportation
- Transfers
- Items of a personal nature such as shore excursions, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages, photographs, gratuities/service fees, medical services, AquaSpa® service, etc.
- Travel insurance
Vessel, ports of call, lodging, and activities (on and off the vessel) are subject to change. Only families who purchase the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise will have access to the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise events. The American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise events are subject to change at any time. The American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise events and gifts are intended for girls ages 8 and up.
Cruise Events
This American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise package includes admission to all of the on-board special events listed below—from American Girl movie screenings to author meet-and-greet events to parties, craft activities, and much more. Girls ages 8 and up will also receive special American Girl gifts to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
American Girl Kick-off Event
Get ready for a week’s worth of excitement on the American Girl 25th Birthday Cruise! At this welcome event, meet with representatives from American Girl and fellow American Girl guests, while being introduced to the special places and activities available exclusively to you and your family. Plus, girls can join a scavenger hunt to help them discover favorite spots on the ship. For guests ages 8 and up.
American Girl Morning Exercises
Each day, girls and their families can enjoy a healthful walk around the deck or a light stretch on the lawn. Celebrity Cruise fitness leaders will instruct you on how to exercise carefully and effectively to stay healthy and strong. A great way to start off your action-packed day!
American Girl Dining
Experience fun-and-fancy family dining the American Girl way—where dolls are always welcome! At dinner each day, your girl can bring her doll, who gets to sit in her very own Treat Seat® with a doll-sized cup and saucer. Get the family conversation going with Table Talkers, and enjoy special menu selections from American Girl.
American Girl Lounge with Crafts and Activities
Girls can drop in anytime and create a craft, play a game, read a magazine, and make friends in the exclusive American Girl lounge. This room will be staffed with American Girl experts and filled with lots of fun, comfy places to sit and relax. Plus, the lounge is stocked with craft supplies, books, games, and magazines girls love. For guests ages 8 and up.
Samantha® Movie Event
The lights go down and the excitement comes up onscreen in Samantha: An American Girl Holiday, which brings to life her story of befriending a servant girl even though others don’t think it’s “proper.” After the show, girls get to meet author Valerie Tripp and can ask her questions about what it was like to write the Samantha books. For guests ages 8 and up.
Felicity® Movie Event
See this spirited colonial girl learn how to be loyal to both her best friend and her country in Felicity: An American Girl Adventure. Afterward, girls get to join a discussion with Valerie Tripp, author of the Felicity book series that inspired the movie. For guests ages 8 and up.
Dessert Decorating Event
Discover inspiring recipes along with tips and techniques from the Celebrity Cruise chefs, who “wow” guests every day! Your girl can learn their secrets so she can have friends and family “oohing” and “ahhing” over her own culinary creations. For guests ages 8 and up.
Doll Hair Salon Spectacular Event
Here’s a chance to learn everything there is to know about doll hair care—along with fun hairstyles for dolls—in this comprehensive, hands-on class. Girls can discover how to create all kinds of cute hairstyles on their dolls, plus get insider tips and tricks from the professional stylists at American Girl. For guests ages 8 and up.
Kanani’s Lu’au Event
Come for a Hawaiian-themed party where girls can get to know the story of Kanani™, the newest Girl of the Year® character. Activities include dancing the hula, learning Hawaiian words, making a doll lei, and more! For guests ages 8 and up.
New Historical Character Event
Your girl can be one of the first to enjoy this in-depth introduction to the newest addition to our historical character line. The event gives girls the chance to discover more about the stories, find out what it was like growing up in that time, and create crafts inspired by the era. For guests ages 8 and up.
Pajama-Jam Event
American Girl is hosting a Pajama-Jam! Girls can enjoy tons of pajama party fun like learning new doll hairdos, playing games, munching on snacks, and making special slumber party crafts. For guests ages 8 and up.
American Girl Fashion Show® Event
See the sparkle, spirit, and style of American girls yesterday and today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy an elegant lunch with your girl and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls’ individual styles. For guests ages 8 and up.
Innerstar University™ Event
Girls can celebrate their own unique spirit by personalizing a yearbook and student ID card for Innerstar University—the online world just for My American Girl® dolls. For guests ages 8 and up.
Kit® Movie Event
Enjoy our first feature film, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, featuring Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin. When the lights come up, girls get to participate in a Q&A session with the author, Valerie Tripp, and learn how Kit used her imagination to help her friends and family during the Great Depression. For guests ages 8 and up.
Chrissa® Movie Event
Watch the very first Girl of the Year® movie, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong, and see how she stands up to bullying in school and online. After the show, girls get to participate in a discussion about the movie and the issues it raises. For guests ages 8 and up.
Be Your Best Event
Girls get to stretch their minds and bodies at this event that offers surefire ways—from simple flexibility exercises to a fun dancing game—to feel strong, confident, and proud of who they are and what they can do. For guests ages 8 and up.
American Girl 25th Birthday Bash Event
It’s the final evening on board—and it will be the best one yet with music, dancing, food, and fun at the American Girl 25th Birthday Bash! Girls can help make a wish over the birthday cake and raise a glass with a specialty drink just for the occasion, toasting 25 years of helping girls shine. For guests ages 8 and up.
