Cruise For Burritos 🚢🦃

🦃 PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 2025 THANKSGIVING Cruising For Burritos Fundraising Cruise On NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 1, 2025! (Booking Number: 3263663) 🦃

Please check out our other FUNdraisers & Activities; 🧦 SOCKtober 🧦 & 🧣 Fleece Navidad 🧣 & 🌯 Volunteer 🌯

Join us EVERY 3rd Thursday evening in Los Angeles as we make 400+ burritos to distribute to our hungry neighbors living near Skid Row in Downtown LA.

🦃 Thanksgiving Day Departure 🦃

The Burrito Project Cruising For Burritos Fundraising Cruise departs on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, From Los Angeles (San Pedro) to Ensenada, Mexico, and returns to LA on Monday, December 1st, on board the Royal Caribbean, Quantum of the Seas! 🌯 🚢 🍹

There is so much to CELEBRATE and be THANKFUL for, so bring your family and friends with you as we sail the Pacific Ocean and help raise money for The Burrito Project on🦃 Thanksgiving Weekend. 🦃

CRUISE THEME NIGHTS:

Please dress up like a MINION and join us for the FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP STAIRCASE PHOTO!!!

  • Thursday – Casual Dining Dress Code
  • Friday – Dress Like a Minion (Official Photo after dinner at the Main Dining Staircase at 6:15 pm)
  • Saturday – Formal (Color Themes, Black, Gold, Red, White, or anything you’d like. The more sparkly, the better)!
  • Sunday – Caribbean/Hawaiian Theme (Show off your best Hawaii Five-0 outfit)!

There’s also a 70’s and 80’s dance party after dinner on Saturday night, so feel free to rummage in your closet for your favorite outfit from several decades ago!

Cabin Categories & Booking Information

We officially have 37 Cabins reserved for our Burrito Project Group. We have a mix of Interior Cabins & Ocean View Balconies for 2 guests (double-occupancy). If you would like to book a cabin with 3 or more people or you need a disabled access cabin, a Groups Department Agent can assist you with that.

A Groups Department agent can also assist you with booking any of these cabins below.

  • Ocean View Window Cabin
  • Junior Suite
  • Sky Junior Suite
  • 1-Bedroom Grand Suite
  • 2-Bedroom Grand Suite
  • Owner’s Suite with Balcony
  • Sky Loft Suite
  • Grand Loft Suite with Balcony
  • Owner’s Loft Suite with Balcony

REMEMBER: $200 FULLY-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is due on or BEFORE February 27th, 2025.

Please book your cabin as soon as possible. Thank you!

There are 2 options available to OFFICIALLY join our Burrito Project Fundraising Group Booking (4581001).

  1. ☎️ Call the Royal Caribbean Groups Department and book your cabin(s) with a LIVE agent.
    • ☎️ Call 800-465-3595 (Royal Caribbean Groups Department) ☎️ Press Option #5
    • Booking Name: Cruising For Burritos
    • Booking Number: 3263663
  2. 💻 Book your cabin(s) on the https://www.RoyalCaribbean.com website.
    • If you want to sit with us for our GROUP DINNER, please book the 5 pm EARLY DINING option.
    • After booking your cabin(s) through the Royal Caribbean website, your cabin(s) can OFFICIALLY be added to Booking Number 3263663 by calling the Groups Department and letting them know you want to be added to the Burrito Project Fundraising Group.
    • I am happy to assist you with adding your cabin and booking number to the Burrito Project Group. On average, it takes between 5-20 minutes to complete this process. (Depending on hold time).

PLEASE NOTE: EVERY Cabin Counts. When you JOIN the Burrito Project Group Booking – 3263663, you get a great cruise vacation and help us make more burritos to share with our hungry neighbors. Thank you so much for your attention and participation!

(More details are below).

FACEBOOK: Please share this Fundraising Event with your Facebook Friends https://www.facebook.com/events/1309826770225459/

Quantum of the Seas, November 27, 2025, FACEBOOK GROUP: This is a Facebook Group specifically created for the Quantum of the Seas, November 27, 2025 cruise where you can ask any of your questions and connect with other passengers within and OUTSIDE of the Burrito Project Fundraising Cruise who are sailing with you this Thanksgiving Day & Weekend Cruise: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1630513404176403

There is a lot of information on this page. I did my best to answer any questions I thought you might have. If you have additional questions, I’m happy to help you. ~ Alan

When Is The Burrito Project Fundraising Cruise?

  • Thanksgiving Day & Weekend!
  • November 27 – December 1, 2025
  • Thursday 11 am – Monday 9 am

I’m Ready To Book My Cabin. What Do I Need To Do Next?

To help us with our FUNDRAISING goal, I invite you to add your cabin to our group. Remember that for us to get credit, your cabin booking must be added to the Burrito Project Fundraiser Group Booking BEFORE February 27, 2025. I can do this for you, or you can call the Royal Caribbean Groups Department and chat with them directly. They are lovely and can help book your cruise, take care of taking your payment, and add you to the Group Booking.

  • ☎️ Call 800-465-3595 (Royal Caribbean Groups Department) ☎️
    • PRESS #5 (adding to an Established Group)
    • Groups Department Hours
      • 6 am – 4 pm PST
  • Booking Name: Cruising For Burritos
  • Booking Number: 3263663

Please Note:

  • Each cabin within the Burrito Project Group Booking will help us donate 50+ burritos to Skid Row.
  • If you booked directly through Royal Caribbean, your reservation can be transferred to the Burrito Project Group Booking until November 20, 2025.
  • There is NO EXTRA CHARGE to join the Burrito Project Group Booking.
  • If you booked your cruise through a travel agency, it may not be eligible to be added to the Burrito Project Group Booking. However, you can still help our Fundraiser by purchasing a Burrito Project T-shirt, Burrito Project Ball Cap or making a tax-deductible donation to The Burrito Project.

Please BOOK NOW To Lock In Your Pricing!

  • We picked the best cabins on the ship so can invite your friends and family to join in the fun. We booked 3 types of Ocean View Balcony Cabins and 2 types of Interior Cabins (with a VIRTUAL Balcony). The Group Rate is 100% refundable until 90 days before Thanksgiving Day. You can book your cabin with $200 and lock in your family vacation TODAY.
  • If you want to go on the cruise, I suggest you book today! Cruises are FUN, and this cruise supports a great cause!
  • Cabin prices are subject to change and tend to increase as we get closer to the sail date of November 27th, 2025, Thanksgiving Day!
  • When you book through the Group Reservation, you lock in your cabin pricing.
    • If the prices go up, WIN for you!
    • If the prices go down, you will receive a credit for the difference in pricing. WIN-WIN for YOU!
    • Your booking and pricing can ONLY be modified BEFORE the final payment deadline.
    • Your booking and deposit are 100% refundable upt until August 27th, 2025.

How Do I Book My Cabin?

  • ☎️ Call 800-465-3595 (Royal Caribbean Groups Department) ☎️
    • PRESS #5 (adding to an existing group)
    • Groups Department Hours
      • 6 am – 4 pm PST
  • Booking Number: 3263663
  • Booking Name: Burrito Project Fundraiser

How Much Are The Cabins? (I opted for the long answer to this question)

  • There are some fees you may not be aware of when comparing cruise prices online.
    • Taxes and Port Fees are $111.85 per person / $223.70 per double occupancy cabin (These fees will be added to the cabin price).
    • Gratuities are $18.50 per day = $74.00 per person (These can be pre-paid or paid while onboard).
    • NOTE: The gratuity rate is $21 per day = $84.00 per person for guests booked within suite staterooms.
  • The price is based on Double Occupancy. (2 people per cabin). p.p. = Per Person
    • It is possible to SOLO cruise. That’s you alone in a cabin.
    • You can also have a 3rd and 4th guest added to your cabin, subject to availability.
    • Disabled access cabins are also available onboard the ship, but these tend to sell out quickly.
  • NOTE: Cabin Prices are subject to change and can fluctuate hourly based on demand. For EXCELLENT SERVICE, you may call the Royal Caribbean Group Agent. They can answer your cruise questions and ensure you get the LOWEST price when booking.
  • NOTE 2: We Pick Your Room VS You Pick Your Room
    • The You Pick Your Own Room UPGRADE is INCLUDED in THIS Group Booking Price.
    • If you book your cabin online, the You Pick Your Own Room UPGRADE is a HIGHER cabin rate.
  • The links below will take you to the Royal Caribbean website for the selected cabin category.
  • We want you to get the BEST PRICE. When you call in to book your cruise, the agent will find the BEST rate for you when booking.
  • REMEMBER: You can also book your cabin on the Royal Caribbean website and add it to our Burrito Project Fundraiser Booking #3263663 after you get your confirmation email.

I LOVE TO PROVIDE LOTS OF INFORMATION. SEE BELOW FOR THE NITTY GRITTY!

What Do I Need To Book My Cruise?

Can I Book My Cruise Directly Through The Royal Caribbean Website?

  • The BEST way to Book your cabin is through a Group Agent with the number above.
  • The 2nd best way to book your cruise is through this link or the Royal Caribbean website. You can be added to The Burrito Project Group Booking after booking your cabin(s).
  • For your convenience, I can have you moved into the Burrito Project Fundraising group with your booking number. Alternatively, you can call the Royal Caribbean Groups Department directly to be transferred into the Burrito Project Fundraising Group.
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you book through a travel agent or travel service (Costco, AAA, etc.) you will not be able to be added to the Burrito Project Group Booking, but you may still donate to The Burrito Project to help with the Cruising For Burritos Fundraiser.
  • These are a few things to consider when calling or booking online through the Royal Caribbean website.
    • Booking your cruise through the phone number above ensures you’ll automatically be included in our group booking. By joining the group booking, you’ll support The Burrito Project Fundraiser.
    • When you call the Royal Caribbean Groups Department, you will have an agent help answer your questions and personally book your cabin.
    • The Group Booking Agent will ensure you get the BEST price, including any CURRENT promotions.
    • Remember to factor in the additional $74.00 per person for gratuities. ($84.00 for Suites). The gratuities can be prepaid or onboard the ship. (REMEMBER: You can use your $50 Onboard Credit towards your gratuities).
    • I’ve done daily searches on the Royal Caribbean website, and the Group Pricing is the same or better.
    • Just like on an airplane, there are upgrade options, such as picking the location of your cabin on the ship. This will raise the total price of the cruise booking. If price is more important than where your cabin is on the ship, then you can let the cruise line pick your room location and save some money. (When you book through the Royal Caribbean Groups Department, The ability to choose your cabin is included in the Burrito Project Fundraising price).
    • Remember, the cabin prices can fluctuate, and those prices are not locked in until you reserve your cabin with a $200 deposit.
    • If you have questions, be sure to give me a call or text.
    • If you book online through the Royal Caribbean website, we can still add your cabin to our group booking. All I need is your confirmed Booking Number.

How Does This Fundraising Cruise Work?

  • I am suggesting a $25 (tax-deductible) donation per person for The Burrito Project.
  • In addition to the suggested donation, a portion of your base booking fee (not including taxes, fees, and gratuities) will be donated to The Burrito Project 12 weeks after our cruise sailing date.

What Do I Get For My $25 Donation?

  • You will receive a Raffle Ticket 🎫 for our Group Raffle held on the final night of our cruise.
  • We will have FREE dance classes 💃🕺on Saturday morning. No previous dance experience is necessary.

Can I Donate MORE Than $25?

  • Yes, of course! It’s a fundraiser, after all. 🤓

If I Decide Not To Join The Cruise, Can I Still Make A Donation?

  • It would be MORE fun with YOU on the cruise, but I understand there are scheduling conflicts.
  • And YES! The Burrito Project survives and thrives through generous donations like yours. Thank You!

Where Does The Cruise Go?

  • This is a round-trip cruise leaving Los Angeles (San Pedro) on THANKSGIVING DAY, Thursday, November 27th. We have 2 sea days on Friday & Saturday. We are visiting Ensenada, Mexico on Sunday, and returning to Los Angeles early Monday morning. (See below for more details).

What Is The Daily Schedule On Ship?

  • Thursday: You can check in as early as 10:30 am to start your vacation EARLY. 🍹 If you’re coming from work, make sure to check in by 2 pm. (The check-in process can take an hour or more depending on how long the queue lines are). Keep in mind that the ship usually leaves port at about 4 pm, and it is recommended to be aboard the ship at least 90 minutes BEFORE sailing.
  • Friday: This is a Sea Day to relax and explore the ship as we sail the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
  • Saturday: This is a Sea Day to relax and explore the ship as we sail the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
  • Sunday: You’ll wake up a stone’s throw from Ensenada, Mexico. Feel free to explore Ensenada or relax on the ship. 🚢 Remember to get back on the ship by 5 pm for dinner.
  • Monday: We’re back in port early Monday morning. Allow at least an hour to disembark, pick up your luggage, and go through customs. If you need to get to work on Monday morning, you can carry your bags off the ship and start standing in line to disembark as early as 7 am.
  • If you are not in a rush to leave the ship, you can have breakfast on the ship and pick up your luggage 🧳 off the ship near Customs & Passport Control.

What Is There To Do On The Cruise?

Does The Price Include Taxes, Fees, And Gratuities?

  • DISCLAIMER: Prices are subject to change, but be assured you’ll be getting the best Group Rate possible at the time of your booking.
  • You will pay $223.70 ($111.85 per person) for Taxes and Fees on top of the base room rate.
  • If you book over the phone, you can have them add your gratuities to your total bill.
  • If you book online, most likely, your gratuities will be paid while on the ship through the app.
  • Gratuities are $18.5 per person per night.
  • This is a 4-night Cruise, so remember that gratuities are $148 per double occupancy cabin ($74 per person). Suite Gratuities are $84 per person.
  • If you’d like to give EXTRA gratuities for exceptional service, that is awesome but not mandatory. Remember, Cash is King! 💵 👑 (I usually bring along cash for extra tips).

How Much Does The Cruise Cost?

  • Cabin prices are now at market rate, so online pricing is the same as calling the Group Department number listed above. I like asking many questions, so I tend to book with a live agent. The option is yours.
  • If you want to book online, please use the official Royal Caribbean website.
  • The prices are NOT locked in until you make your downpayment!
  • Visit this link for more details about your various room options:

Clarification About Gratuities.

  • Gratuites can sometimes be a BIG SURPRISE for First Time Cruisers. I want you to factor gratuities into the total cost of your cruise!
  • A $18.00 per guest, per day gratuity will be automatically added to each guest’s SeaPass account daily.
    • This gratuity will be shared among dining, bar & culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, and other hotel services teams who work behind the scenes to enhance the cruise experience.
  • Suite guests will see a $21.00 daily gratuity.
  • An 18% gratuity is also automatically added to any beverage, mini bar, spa, and salon purchases.
  • You can PREPAY your gratuities before boarding.
    • $54 per person, $108 per double occupancy cabin.
    • Guests who prepaid gratuities before boarding their cruise will NOT see a daily charge onboard.
  • If you choose NOT to PREPAY the gratuities, be aware you will see a gratuity charge on your account.

Is Double Occupancy The ONLY Option?

  • Double Occupancy is the most common option, but there are additional options.
  • Solo Cruisers are welcome. Keep in mind that the price for single occupancy is only slightly lower than the double occupancy price. The room cost is the same, but the gratuities, taxes, and fees are half since there is only 1 occupant in the room instead of 2 occupants.
  • Pricing for 3 or 4 occupants per room is also available. This option works great for families and close friends.

Are Bottled Water, Soda, And Alcoholic Beverages Included In The Cruise Prices Above? ☕🍵🍷🍸🍹🍺🥃🥤

Is A Drink Package Worth The Price?

  • Keep in mind there are several FREE beverage options available on the ship, such as water, iced tea, lemonade, hot tea, and coffee.
  • You can also bring 2 bottles of wine per cabin and up to 12 non-alcoholic beverages. Here is a link to the official policy: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/food-drink-onboard-policy?country=USA
  • Having the Deluxe Beverage Package is extremely convenient because almost all drinks are included in the beverage package, or available at a discount from listed menu prices.
  • If you are interested in alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, and spirits, many of the bars have a drink special of the day, and happy hour pricing at certain times of the day.
  • Here is a great article in favor of purchasing the drink package when it’s available at $70 per day (or less). https://www.thestreet.com/investing/3-royal-caribbean-drink-package-tips-every-cruiser-needs-to-know
  • The drink packages can be a great value if you consume a lot of beverages. My basic math says the break-even point is about 5 to 6 drinks per day. How THIRSTY are you?
  • Make sure to download through the Royal Caribbean App when you book your cruise. Pre-Cruise Discounts are usually offered through the app & email for Upgraded Dining Offers and Beverage Packages.
  • BLACK FRIDAY: A (pre) Black Friday deal might be the special you are looking for. If you’re a bargain shopper, keep your eye out for an AMAZING deal on your next cruise!
  • If you have FOMO, you can always add the beverage package when you’re onboard at any bar on the ship. CHEERS! 🥂

WHAT BARS ARE ON THE NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS?

Do You Have Additional Questions?

  • Text or Call Alan: (213) 841-9988
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