Transportation costs are not included in the package rates offered on this website. You may elect to coordinate your own roundtrip transportation or advise your Travel Planner about your transportation needs.

As another service to our clients, “Rock the Boat” has developed a relationship with various transportation providers nationwide in order to provide our groups with the lowest motorcoach, train and commercial and/or charter airline rates available. We do not require full payment at the time of booking and will work the transportation cost into your package payment schedule.

Airport Transfers…

…Roundtrip Airport Transfers are not included in the cruise price.  They maybe purchased and included with your cruise package on a per person rate, based on the port of departure as follows:

• Jacksonville $20.00 pp
• Port Canaveral $70.00 pp
• Miami $28.00pp
• Tampa $36.00 pp
• Mobile $40.00 pp
• New Orleans $46.00 pp
• Galveston $70.00 pp
• Long Beach $52.00 pp. 
• Fort Lauderdale $48.00 pp. 
• San Diego $32.00 pp.

When Booking Transportation on Your Own…

…and arriving by AIR: It will be necessary to make arrangements for local transportation during your stay. Local Transfers may be purchased through our office or you can make these arrangements on your own. If making your own arrangements, make certain you provide a detailed itinerary to the bus company in order to get a specific cost for their services.

…and arriving by MOTORCOACH or PRIVATE VEHICLE:  These vehicles are responsible for providing all transportation services during your stay. The group is responsible for making hotel reservations and payment for bus driver rooms. Drivers will not receive complimentary hotel rooms, meals, cruise or attraction tickets. It is your responsibility to provide a detailed itinerary to your transportation providers once you receive the final itinerary from our office.

MOTORCOACH

1. Please make certain you provide a detailed itinerary to the bus company in order to get a specific cost for their services.
2. Always clarify with the bus company who is responsible for the cost of the bus driver(s) room and meals, and budget accordingly.
3. Ask for references from groups who have recently traveled with the bus company you are considering and check them out with the Better Business Bureau.
4. Time permitting, have a representative from your group inspect the bus(es) prior to placing a deposit.
5. Be aware of the Department of Transportation (DOT) driving regulations. A driver can be on duty a maximum of 10 hours or 550 miles, whichever comes first. They must have at least 8 hours rest before resuming duty. This is important when scheduling your arrival and departure times.

CHARTER AIRLINE

1. When booking a charter flight, the group is responsible for the payment of every seat on the plane, regardless of it being used or not.
2. When booking your charter flight, inquire about the maximum additional costs the group may incur due to fuel increases, taxes or facility charges.
3. Ask airline exactly how much luggage and equipment can be carried on the plane. Cargo areas vary in size and carry-on restrictions vary as well

COMMERCIAL AIRLINE

1. We suggest you assign someone to call airline 12-24 hours prior to departure to check for delays and/or gate changes and arrive at least 2 hours prior to check-in.
2. Attach nametags to all checked bags. If you have oversized luggage, contact airline prior to departure to confirm size limitations.
3. Some airlines collect group tickets upon arrival and hold them until your departure. If your airline does not do this, we suggest assigning someone from your group to collect all tickets for safekeeping.
4. When submitting your passenger list to the airline, please make sure to submit each person’s legal name, correctly spelled.

LOCAL TRANSPORATION

1. Please make certain you provide a detailed itinerary to the transportation company in order to get a specific cost for their services.

For instrumental groups traveling by air, an Equipment Truck to transport luggage and instruments to and from the airport and performance venues may be needed.