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Our Signature Collection

with Christopher Rivera, Giorgia Botta, John Ramos and Guest Teachers

SIGNATURE BRIDGE SALINGS

Combining expert bridge teaching for all levels of player in a relaxed playing environment aboard the most luxurious all inclusive cruise ships in the world. Play Bridge At Sea.

Some Of The Best Teachers and Directors  Are With Play Bridge At Sea™
Christopher Rivera
GIORGIA BOTTA
THE BOSS
Giorgia Botta

Christopher Rivera is an ACBL Accredited Bridge Teacher and tournament rated director. He is Assistant Head Director at Honors Bridge Club, the largest bridge club in North America. He learned to play bridge from his grandmother, who taught him valuable lessons in card play, but Goren style bidding, which he had to unlearn when he began playing bridge seriously. In addition to bridge, he plays many other card and board games. He has a degree in Physics from Lawrence University.

Christopher Rivera
Giorgia Botta

Giorgia Botta is an international bridge champion and world class teacher. Born and raised in Rome, Italy, where she learned to play bridge at the age of 12 from some of the greatest bridge players in the world, Giorgia now resides in New York City, where she has become one of the most respected and sought after teachers and professional players. She teaches and plays regularly at Honors Bridge Club, the largest bridge club in North America, as well as traveling internationally to teach and play bridge. Giorgia has a youthful exuberance and currency in the game that assures you excellent bridge instruction.  

John Ramos
John Ramos

John Ramos is a professional bridge teacher and in the country's top echelon of tournament players. At the 2019 Fall Nationals, he placed third in the Kaplan Blue Ribbon Pairs, the oldest and most prestigious pairs event in the United States, besting a host of top experts from all over the world. In addition to his skill at competing, he is a passionate teacher and believes that anyone can improve with the help of an attentive and engaged instructor. Originally from New York City, where he was mentored by many of the country’s top players, he’s lived in Los Angeles for the past twelve years. He works with players of all levels privately, on cruises, and at his adopted home, the Beverly Hills Bridge Club, one of the biggest clubs in California, which he also manages.

A Host of Exciting Destinations
BRIDGE ACADEMY PALM SPRINGS/RANCHO MIRAGE

FROM:

PALM SPRINGS/RANCHO MIRAGE

PALM SPRINGS/RANCHO MIRAGE

TO:

Oct 29, 2023

Nov 3, 2023

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Nights:

5

Ship:

BRIDGE ACADEMY PALM SPRINGS/RANCHO MIRAGE

Guest Teacher:

Christopher Rivera

Bridge Academy

Five night package with 8 sessions of bridge learning and play with
The Bridge Professorsâ„¢ Giorgia Botta, John Ramos and Christopher Rivera

What's Included?
• 5 Nights in a in King or Twin room.
• Thorough lessons on a variety of bridge topics. ACBL sanctioned
games with black points.•
• Supervised Play for the Social Bridge Player
These sessions, which will run at the same time as the Open Masterpoint Games, offer a more relaxed play and learning environment for players who are not interested in competing for Masterpoints. You will play boards without a time limit, and without moving from table to table. An instructor will be present to answer questions and to discuss interesting points of bidding and play in each of the hands.
• 5 breakfasts and 4 lunches
• Opening reception to get to meet your fellow bridge players.
• Closing reception and farewell dinner



From

3300
$

Per person/ double occupancy

THE BRIDGE ACADEMY PUERTO VALLARTA/PUNTA DE MITA

FROM:

PUERTO VALLARTA/PUNTA DE MITA

PUERTO VALLARTA/PUNTA DE MITA

TO:

Jan 28, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

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Nights:

5

Ship:

THE BRIDGE ACADEMY PUERTO VALLARTA/PUNTA DE MITA

Guest Teacher:

John Ramos

Bridge Academy

Five night package with 8 sessions of bridge learning and play with
Bridge Professorsâ„¢ Giorgia Botta, John Ramos and Christopher Rivera

What's Included?
• 5 Nights in a Jungle View Room (661 sq ft) in King or Twin with
walk-in shower and tub.
• Airport transfers from Puerta Vallarta Airport
• On demand golf cart pick up service from your room.
• Thorough lessons on a variety of bridge topics. ACBL sanctioned
games with black points.•
• 5 breakfasts and 4 lunches
• Opening reception to get to meet your fellow bridge players.
• Closing reception and farewell dinner

From

3600
$

Per person/ double occupancy. Single at $4500

CARIBBEAN MEDLEY 11 DAY SAILING

FROM:

FORT LAUDERDALE

FORT LAUDERDALE

TO:

Feb 5, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

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Nights:

11

Ship:

CARIBBEAN MEDLEY 11 DAY SAILING

Guest Teacher:

John Ramos

Signature Cruises

DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
11 Day Bridge Cruise by Play Bridge At Sea.

Join us on this cornucopia of Caribbean charisma! Beginning and ending with Fort Lauderdale and two sea days for optimum R&R, this cruise is a perfect way to discover – or rediscover why the Caribbean is such a faultless holiday destination. Weave through a colourful tapestry of ports including San Juan, St Thomas, Gustavia, St. John’s, Philipsburg and Road Town for different vision of the word’s best loved archipelago . White beaches and limpid seas are only the beginning.

From

7700
$

Per Person based on Double Occupancy- Vista Suite

PANAMA CANAL ADVENTURE -FORT LAUDERDALE TO LOS ANGELES

FROM:

FORT LAUDERDALE

LOS ANGELES

TO:

Apr 16, 2024

May 4, 2024

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Nights:

18

Ship:

PANAMA CANAL ADVENTURE -FORT LAUDERDALE TO LOS ANGELES

Guest Teacher:

John Ramos

Signature Cruises

DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE- ALL INCLUSIVE-SINGLES WELCOME
From Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal. Fares from $9000 per person (bridge package $1200 not included). Stay on the ship to San Francisco or all the way to Vancouver at NO additional fare. Bridge program ends in Los Angeles.
Inventory is capacity controlled. Offer expires June 15, 2023.
A whole medley of colors, cultures and stunning cities awaits you on this 18/20 or 23 -day voyage across Central America. Colombia’s jewel - Cartagena where you’ll spend an overnight, Costa Rica’s astonishing nature, and Mexico’s sandy beaches will steal your heart, before you sail to L.A. Or choose to stay on to Vancouver! Wrapped all along in Silversea’s luxury – that you can enjoy even more during your days at sea, this is what we call an incredible voyage

From

9000
$

Per Person based on Double Occupancy- Classic Veranda

ATHENS TO ATHENS

FROM:

ATHENS

ATHENS

TO:

Jun 20, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

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Nights:

10

Ship:

ATHENS TO ATHENS

Guest Teacher:

Giorgia Botta

Signature Cruises

DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE- ALL INCLUSIVE-SINGLES WELCOME
A cruise to Greece and the Holy Land is a travel must for everyone. Starting in Athens, this voyage takes in an amazing five countries, including Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Egypt. Highlights include a long stay in Haifa, for Nazareth, and an overnight in Ashdod, just one hour from Jerusalem. A further overnight in Egypt’s Alexandria will offer a chance to imbibe in the city’s prismatic past before a day at sea to relax.

From

8300
$

Per Person based on Double Occupancy- Vista Suite

ROME TO VENICE

FROM:

ROME-CIVITAVECCHIA

VENICE

TO:

Aug 26, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

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Nights:

10

Ship:

ROME TO VENICE

Guest Teacher:

Giorgia Botta

Signature Cruises

ALL INCLUSIVE- DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
Low single rates- limited availability. Visit Italy, Sicily, Malta, Croatia
Bookended by two of the greatest cities in Europe, this cruise is a perfect tour of a perfect region. Starting in the shadow of Rome’s colosseum, sail to stunning Sorrento, where it’s just a short hop to Capri, Positano, Amalfi, and Pompeii. Siracusa in Sicily is next, before another great Mediterranean island – Malta. A sea day sailing the Adriatic brings you to Kotor and Bari, and the craggy coast of Croatia, where you’ll visit Dubrovnik, Hvar and Zadar. Disembark in Venice.

From

8600
$

Per Person based on Double Occupancy- Vista Suite

GIORGIA'S ROMAN BRIDGE HOLIDAY

FROM:

Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy

TO:

Sep 15, 2024

Sep 20, 2024

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Nights:

5

Ship:

GIORGIA'S ROMAN BRIDGE HOLIDAY

Guest Teacher:

Giorgia Botta

Bridge Academy

What could better than improving your bridge game in wonderful Rome, Italy with Giorgia Botta.

Our native Italian bridge pro orchestrates a truly Roman experience for you.
Learn from a world champion. Play at Rome’s best bridge club, immerse yourself in the beauty, the food and the fun that only Rome offers.

Package includes:
5 nights at the Lord Byron Hotel- member of Small Luxury Hotels.
Breakfast daily, cocktail reception first night, fun filled final evening in one of Rome’s best restaurants, snacks morning and afternoon during games and lessons, afternoon included excursion.
Extra nights are available upon request.

Start your journey with a Silversea 10 night bridge cruise August 26-September 6, 2024.
For more information go to https://ebrill.dreamvacationsgroups.com/index.html#/groups/10792761


Register now as this space will sell out quickly.

From

3500
$

Per Person based on Double Occupancy

BRIDGE CRUISE - 11-DAY LESSER ANTILLES ISLES

FROM:

Barbados

Barbados

TO:

Dec 10, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

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Nights:

10

Ship:

BRIDGE CRUISE - 11-DAY LESSER ANTILLES ISLES

Guest Teacher:

Signature Cruises

Spectacular Pre Holiday Bridge Cruise. Visit St Lucia, Antigua, St. Martin, St Kitts, BVI and more aboard the Seabourn Ovation.

From

6547
$

Per Person based on Double Occupancy

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