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Traveling Dragon - Tabletop Cruise 2026

Mon Aug 3, 2026 12:00 PM - Fri Aug 7, 2026 PDT Quantum of the Seas, Los Angeles, CA, 90731

Traveling Dragon - Tabletop Cruise 2026

Mon Aug 3, 2026 12:00 PM - Fri Aug 7, 2026 PDT Quantum of the Seas, Los Angeles, CA, 90731

All Inclusive ▪ All You Can Eat ▪ All You Can Play

Chart your perfect vacation a week of the best boardgames, tabletop RPGs, and epic adventures aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas! 

Professional game masters and storytellers give you an immersive gaming experience. 

Good food. Good friends. Good games. Good times. 

Quantum of the Seas ▪ Royal Caribbean

Los Angeles ⟶ Catalina Island ⟶ Ensenada, Mexico

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Traveling Dragon Perks

Your ticket to adventure includes everything you need to enjoy the ship, worry free!

  • 4 nights aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas,
    • includes lodging, ship programming, and food.
  • Wi-Fi package for 1 device at a time.
  • All required ship gratuities paid in advance!
  • All port charges and taxes included!

Don't miss our special Traveling Dragon events!

  • All-day access to our reserved Gaming Conference Room
  • We can now BRING FOOD AND DRINKS into the Conference Room!
  • A curated library of boardgames and RPGs
  • Special games hosting by Professional Game Masters and Storytellers
  • Other parties, planned and impromptu!
  • Murder Mysteries, Blood on the Clocktower, Magic Draft, Themed Cosplay Nights
  • Contests and Prizes

All-Day Gaming Conference Room

Our private conference room gives you non-stop access to a quality library of board games, card games, and TTRPGs. Bring your old party or make new friends! Sign up early to claim a coveted seat with one of our Professional Game Masters!

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Some of Our Favorites:

  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Blood on the Clocktower
  • Root
  • Mysterium
  • Betrayal at House on the Hill
  • Unfathomable
  • Dune Imperium Uprising
  • Dominion
  • Skull King
  • Wyrmspan
  • Plunder
  • Liar's Dice
  • Donner Dinner Party
  • and more!

Feel free to bring your own games, master your own table, and chart your own adventure!

Gaming on our 2025 Cruise


Meet Your Hosts

Dax Levine - Professional Dungeon Master - Traveling Dragon

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Dax Levine - As a professional Dungeon Master, Dax founded Dungeon Master Direct and the Traveling Dragon. Dax has hosted games for clients from all over the world and manages a team of Pro DMs. He was the head Dungeon Master for the Guinness World Record for the largest game of D&D (1227 players!). In the summer, he directs Teen Dungeon Camp with StoryCon and Operation Literacy. He has been featured at FanX, Dragonsteel Nexus, Life the Universe and Everything, and Dungeon Master University

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Amber M. Davies is a multifaceted force in the TTRPG and storytelling communities, known for her work as a horror-fantasy scriptwriter, game designer, and narrative architect. She serves as Chief Project Director at Dungeon Studios, where she leads storytelling projects including the acclaimed horror-fantasy audio drama Fables From the Forgotten.

As a freelance creator, Amber has contributed to major tabletop publications, with writing credits including The Environs of Gyzaengaxx Volume 1 by Gooeycube and Pathfinder Lost Omens: High Seas. Across her work, she develops games, adventures, workshops, and storytelling tools designed to spark collaborative creativity—often with her “Overseer” and chaos-goblin French Bulldog, Doctor Jones, close at hand.

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New York Times bestselling author Dan Wells is best known for his horror series I Am Not a Serial Killer, of which the first book is now an award-winning movie. He co-hosts the Hugo-winning podcast Writing Excuses, which has expanded to include its own writing conference, WXR. He has written for television and the stage, writes short fiction and game fiction, edited the anthology Altered Perceptions, and is a professional gamemaster for online RPGs. He has recently joined Dragonsteel Entertainment as Vice-President of Narrative, co-writing with Brandon Sanderson and guiding the future of the Cosmere. Dan lives in northern Utah with his wife, 6 children, and more than 500 board games. Visit his website here.


Quantum of the Seas Amenities

As much as you would love to play board games all week, there are plenty of delightful distractions onboard the ship to re-energize you and give you the vacation you deserve. 

Royal Caribbean Dining

Main Dining Room - Order Unlimited Entrees - INCLUDED

All-Inclusive Dining
  • Main Dining Room 🍴
  • Windjammer Buffet 🍔
  • Sorrento's Pizza 🍕
  • Café Promenade 🥪
  • Coastal Kitchen 🥩
Included Onboard Activities
  • Hot Tubs and Pools 🏖️
  • Bumper Cars 🚗
  • Flowrider 🌊
  • Live Bands 🎶
  • Musical Productions 🎭
  • Art Auction 🖼️
  • Dance Classes 💃
  • Karaoke 🎤
  • Fitness Center 💪
Extra Charge
  • Skydiving Simulator 🪽
  • Unlimited Drink Passes (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options) 🍹
  • Specialty Fine Dining 🍝
  • 24-hour Room Service 🛎️
  • Spa 🔥

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Ticket Options

Please read through the following ticket options carefully so you can make sure you are selecting the option in checkout that will give you the best experience on the cruise!

If you have any questions about what is included on what ticket type would be best for you please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We are happy to help guide you through the process.

Special accommodations can be made for VIP suites. 

Cruise Staterooms

There are three room types we have available for you to purchase, 

  • Balcony Cabin - $2100 - All-Inclusive per person
  • Oceanview Cabin - $1850 - All-Inclusive per person
  • Inside Cabin "Virtual Window" - $1600 - All-Inclusive per person

All cabins and suites come complete with a private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom. Cabin sizes range between 160 - 198 sq ft.

  • By default, lodging is double occupancy, the price is per person in the room and you must have a roommate.
  • Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional cost.
  • Triple occupancy rooms can be accommodated by special request.
  • The exact cabin location on the ship will not be determined until later and we cannot know ahead of time what deck level you will be placed on.

Note: If a family member or friend is attending then you should choose a DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ticket as you will be sharing a room with your family member or friend.

If you select DOUBLE OCCUPANCY and don't have a roommate, one may be assigned to you. If there isn't one available, you may be upcharged for a SINGLE OCCUPANCY cabin. 

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Land Excursions and Adventures (Optional Add-ons)

Every great adventurer must test their mettle by exploring distant lands. When we dock at Catalina Island and Ensenada, you will step into the world of the unknown. These land excursions will invite you to experience new cultures, try new foods, bathe in the sun, seek and adrenaline rush, and even touch grass!

Here is a sample of possible excursions. 

Ensenada, Mexico Excursions

  • ATV Adventure 🏍️
  • Wine Country Tasting 🍷
  • Mexican Folkloric Fiesta 💀
  • The Cheese Cave 🧀
  • Horseback Riding 🐎
  • And more!

Catalina Island Excursions

  • Zipline Eco Tour 🌴
  • Kayak to Frog Rock 🛶
  • Catalina Aerial Adventure 🪢
  • Helicopter Flightseeing Tour 🚁
  • Haunted Ghost Tours 👻
  • And more!

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Catalina Harbor

Travel & Accommodations

Air Travel

We recommend flying into Los Angeles (LAX) or Long Beach (LGB). If you choose to drive or take another route in, please note that you may need to make separate arrangements for parking your vehicle. Shuttles are available from the airports to the dock. 

Accessibility

Royal Caribbean ships are designed to accommodate all of our guests, including people with mobility, hearing, and visual disabilities. When you fill out the registration form, please let the Traveling Dragon staff know about any accommodations you require as there is limited availability on board ship.

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Policies

Attendance 

This retreat is an escape from daily life and an exploration into the realms of the unknown!

  • Traveling Dragon attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Children/teens from the ages of 16 to 21 may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • All attendees, attendee guests, and accompanied minors must have a valid passport.

So long as you meet the above requirements, you’re good to go!

Harassment Policy

Traveling Dragon is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact any member of conference staff immediately.

Alcohol Policy

The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings originating from North America or the Caribbean is twenty-one (21).

Please drink responsibly and be considerate and respectful of other guests. 

Please refer to the Harassment Policy

Quantum of the Seas Robotic Bartender


Refund Policy

The following fees are NON-REFUNDABLE: a $100 deposit to reserve the cabin, the $5 booking fee, and the 3% credit card processing fee that is not reflected in the listed ticket price but will be added to your order prior to purchase.

The remainder of the balance is REFUNDABLE according to the following dates (Royal Caribbean policy).

  • 100% refund if canceled before April 5th, 2026
  • 50% refund if canceled before June 4th, 2026
  • 25% refund if canceled before  July 4th, 2026
  • NO REFUND after July 4th, 2026
  • TRAVEL INSURANCE is recommended in case you need to cancel your trip due to illness.

Have more questions? You can also message us at hello @ dungeonmasterdirect .com

Location

Quantum of the Seas, Los Angeles, CA, 90731