Tropical Bliss Cruise

**Set Sail for a Creative South Pacific Scrapbooking Cruise!**  

Join Melissa, owner and designer of Unmistakable Creations, and Alison Bevis from Craft Avenue Distribution, for an unforgettable 8-night scrapbooking adventure aboard Voyager of the Seas. As we journey to the stunning South Pacific, you’ll participate in four fun-filled workshops led by Melissa and Alison, where they’ll share their expertise and passion for scrapbooking. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the craft, these workshops will inspire your creativity and provide you with new techniques and ideas.

A highlight of this cruise is our port stops at Luganville, where you can explore the breathtaking Champagne Bay and the picturesque Mystery Island. Between crafting sessions, you’ll have the chance to relax on pristine white sandy beaches, swim in beautiful blue lagoons, discover vibrant underwater worlds, and enjoy some of the best duty-free shopping in Vila.

With everything taken care of—from your accommodation to meals and workshop supplies—this is the perfect combination of creativity, adventure, and relaxation. Reserve your spot today for a crafting escape like no other!

More details about the actual classes and what you need to bring will be provided closer to the cruise date. Once you confirm your attendance, you’ll have the chance to join a private Facebook group where you can get to know fellow participants and ask questions before we set sail.

SHIP:
Welcome aboard VOYAGER OF THE SEAS - back to Australia for this season. 

WHEN:
Departing Brisbane 19th February, 2026 and returning to Brisbane 27th February 2025

PRICE
From *$2240 per person,
Above price is per person and based on an INTERIOR twin share and INCLUSIVE of class/workshop fee

On Booking Enquiry form please request price for;

  • other cabin types such as an Oceanview, Balcony or Suite.
  • 3rd /4th person or Single Supplement price is available upon request.  We cannot hold these cabins therefore it is based on current pricing.

Reduced rate is available for husbands, partners, family members or friends who would like to join an not participate in the classes.

*above price is subject to availability and maybe withdrawn at anytime from RCC

OUR PRICES INCLUDED

  • Gratuities, Port Fees and taxes
  • Accommodation with private ensuite
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • In cabin safe
    • TV for in-cabin entertainment
  • All meals (alcohol additional - drink packages available onboard)
    • Full breakfast
    • Buffet or a la carte lunch menu
    • Buffet or 4 course a la carte dinners
  • All onboard entertainment and shows
    • Musical stage shows
    • Special guest entertainers
    • Choice of Bars and Lounges
    • Latest release movies (on big screen)
  • Inspiring Classes (number of classes dependant on sea days)
    • Use of PRIVATE room - Convention Centre 24/7
    • Welcome Gift
    • Prizes and giveaway
    • Classes on the mornings of cruising days (some cruises may offer additional classes in afternoons - teacher dependant)
  • Spectacular ports of call

*Optional Shore Excursions are available

BOOKINGS /  DEPOSITS / PAYMENTS

Bookings are made by completing the online booking form which will be directed to Jo Patton - Cruising Adventures where an agent will contact you to confirm  and discuss cabin requirements.

A $300* deposit will be required to guarantee your position. You will receive a reservation number once you have directly paid them the deposit.  Full payment for balance of cruise/any other travel arrangements made and the scrapbooking portion is payable and due by the date indicated on your invoice.

Date Arrive Time Description Depart Time
19-Feb-26 (Thu)   Brisbane - Australia 16:00
20-Feb-26 (Fri)   At Sea  
21-Feb-26 (Sat)   At Sea  
22-Feb-26 (Sun) 07:00 Mystery Island - Vanuatu 18:00
23-Feb-26 (Mon) 07:00 Vila - Vanuatu 16:30
24-Feb-26 (Tue) 07:00 Luganville - Vanuatu 16:00
25-Feb-26 (Wed)   At Sea  
26-Feb-26 (Thu)   At Sea  
27-Feb-26 (Fri) 06:30 Brisbane - Australia

HOST / Instructor - Melissa Kennedy
As my business name states, we are all unique and unmistakable creations. Made up of everyday life experiences, growing and changing with each new day.

I've been fortunate to have been a part of this Industry for now well over 25 years and as mentioned in my very first blog post on this website, now starting to see how everything learnt along the way is coming together. I have been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some big companies within this industry, learn (and still learning many design skills, as well as being an educator in an industry, that has taken me around the world a number of times.  “Are you for real – you seriously cut and paste for a living and travel the world”  (imagine the English accent spoken here) as one guy said to me on an trip overseas…  never really looked at it that way until then and thought – yeah actually I really do…  Now its great to be able to give this same opportunity to other educators in the industry as they join me on some of these cruises.

Along with my love of photography and travel, I am one of the fortunate ones who has been able to turn my hobby into not only a job, but a business. I still laugh when my beautiful girls inform me i don't have a real job.

Love (did i say love) getting my hands dirty, I LOVE PAPER, love exploring new techniques and would say my style evolves depending on the type of projects we are doing.  I'm not afraid to try something new and that is something I try to get across to those in my classes - there are no mistakes - only UNMISTAKABLE and unique creations .... oh did I mention I love to LAUGH and to have FUN!!!

But moreso than anything else on these cruises - I love watching people do something for the first time.  Whether that be a new technique in class or something they have wanted to tick off their bucket list and thought they wouldn't never do.  The belief in themselves that grows with that achievement, the excitement on their faces (yes you can see it) is something that makes the crazy hectic busy times all worthwhile.

Look forward to seeing you on board.

 
Alison Bevis

Alison is the Owner of Craft Avenue Distribution and any cruise with Alison is fun.

Alison enjoys making things and gifting them to others.... from cards, mini albums, scrapbook pages or off the page projects. Creating for fun is what it's all about!!
After travelling around Australia and returning to Brisbane, joining her aunt at some Stampin' Up! card classes allowed her to continue a papercraft journey. Alison joined the Kaisercraft DT, demo'ed and did some casual hours at the Browns Plains outlet before organising day events including Workshop Wonders, Bus Trips to the local stores, Retreats and Cruises. Alison has also been included on the Imaginarium Designs and Couture Creations DT plus various guest spots.  In October 2017 she asked her friend Shelley to be partners in The Crafty Chain and was busy with weekly classes, exhibiting at shows and even travelling to the trade shows in Phoenix USA and Frankfurt to source new release brands and products... this led to starting a new business Craft Avenue Distribution.
 
 

 

 

You will need to bring along a normal basic scrapbooking tool kit.  Similar to what you would bring to any retreat.

Items to definitely include:

  • craft matt – needs only to be a small A4 mat but something to use with your craft knife.
  • craft knife
  • small scissors (blades to be no longer than 4″)
  • edge distressor
  • adhesives….lots of them  (include tape runners/adhesive tape and glues for embellishments)

Optional Extra’s  (not necessary but certainly helps if you have them

  • mini mister
  • apron
  • baby wipes (to clean up your area and hands) – no taps in the conference room to wash hands.

You will be given a kit for each class that is included with this cruise.

Feel free to bring along any other project you may be working on.   24/7 Access to the conference room during the cruise.

Closer to the sailing date I will give you photograph requirements which you can either bring from home or cut up white card stock to relevant sizes so you can use on layouts and replace with a real photo when you have a suitable one.

These more details class requirements (if any) will be given out closer to the cruise.

Stay up to date and get to know your fellow group members in the private FACEBOOK group for participants in the is group

FACEBOOK GROUP NAME: - TBA not set up as yet.

Download and read the FAQ's Terms and Conditions - Important Cruise Information

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to email Melissa at melken777@icloud.com

PlPlease ensure you also read all the Terms and Conditions from Jo Patton - Travel Agent (Crafting Adventures) - at the time of receiving your quote/booking. 
Paying a deposit to secure your place also ensures you understand AND ACCEPT all of the above.

You need to have read the above and understand the cancellation policy to submit an enquiry.