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 Symphony of the Seas! 

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

Dax Levine - Kelly Lynne D'Angelo - Beth the Bard - Thor Knai

Your Perfect Vacation. Your Epic Adventure. 

Symphony of the Seas ▪ Royal Caribbean ▪ 6 Nights

• Departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Sunday October 17, 2027
• ⟶ Coco Cay, Bahamas 
• ⟶ Day at Sea
• ⟶ Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
• ⟶ Cozumel, Mexico
• ⟶ Day at Sea
• Return: Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saturday October 23, 2027

Traveling Dragon Perks

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

• 6 nights aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas,
  • includes lodging, ship programming, and food.
  • Wi-Fi package for 1 device included!
  • 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
• 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! Our professional storytellers and DMs will guide you to your new favorite game!

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
• Feed the Kraken
• and more!

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

Meet Your Hosts

DAX LEVINE is the founder of Dungeon Master Direct and the Traveling Dragon. As a professional Dungeon Master, Dax has hosted games for clients from all over the world and manages a team of Pro DMs. He specializes in highly immersive games with emotional stakes, especially where the line between horror and comedy is at play. 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. 

KELLY LYNNE D'ANGELO is an Indigenous writer, performer, and seasoned Dungeon Master with a passion for storytelling across multiple mediums, including over 35 episodes of television, stage musicals, and tabletop roleplaying games. Writing credits include Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina (Amazon), Miracle Workers (TBS), and Final Space (Adult Swim), as well as Candlekeep Mysteries for Dungeons & Dragons. With over a decade of experience in improv, she took her first professional Dungeon Mastering role with Girls Guts Glory in 2015, launching a career that has since made her a staple in the TTRPG community. Since D&D in a Castle began in 2019, Kelly has been a featured Dungeon Master, with additional Game Mastering credits including Geek & Sundry’s Tales From The Loop, D&D Live, and D&D Annual Celebration Events. 
Beyond the table, Kelly has shared insights on storytelling and game mastering in interviews alongside Brennan Lee Mulligan, Deborah Ann Woll, Felicia Day, and on shows including Adventuring Academy, Geek & Sundry’s GM Tips and Game Masters Hall. She also currently serves on the inaugural D&D Advisory Council for Wizards of the Coast and is a proud Board Member of Hollywood Fringe Festival.

BETH THE BARD is a professional, therapeutic Dungeon Master that as run more than 1,000 D&D games! She's the best-selling and award-nominated TTRPG author of She is the Ancient, a Curse of Strahd supplement. She writes for companies such as Modiphius and Dungeon in a Box and runs TTRPG University, a hub of courses and information for industry enthusiasts and professionals. She and her partner have created Bardhouse Studios, a TTRPG publishing company for creatives.

THOR KNAI is an actor, game designer, and veteran with a special passion for D&D and the collaborative and emergent storytelling it so wonderfully creates! Originally from Norway, "Thor" and the "Knai" family name are both ancient and steeped in folklore, and roaming around castles and forests in Europe was his childhood. The feel of old magic is real there, and he’ll make sure to weave it into your stories in a way that would make even the mystical "Sorcerer of Knai" proud. He has 25 years of DM-ing and almost 20 years of acting under his belt (Rebel Moon, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Reign, The Outpost ++), and he’s confident you'll will be able to tell your stories together in a memorable way. He has run private games with some fairly illustrious players in Hollywood on a regular basis (Joe Manganiello, Vince Vaughn, Tom Morello, Craig Mazin, Dan Weiss, Kyle Newman ++), and although he absolutely encourages player participation, which you can imagine these folks are very good at, each table plays it’s own way. Everyone enjoys different aspects of the game, from voices, dramatic descriptions and morally challenging choices, to the thrill of battle, tactics, and great teamwork. Thor's loves it all!

Symphony 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. 

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 - $2200 - All-Inclusive per person
• Oceanview Cabin - $1950 - All-Inclusive per person
• Inside Cabin "Virtual Window" - $1850 - 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. 

Pay Over Time

Land Excursions and Adventures (Optional Add-ons)

Every great adventurer must test their mettle by exploring distant lands. 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. 

Coco Cay, Bahamas

Conquer the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean and snap a shot from up to 450 feet up in a helium balloon. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar and soak up the scene in the largest freshwater pool in The Bahamas. Or get a taste of Bora Bora with your own Overwater Cabana. Perfect Day CocoCay is split into 10 unique neighborhoods, each with its own activities. There are plenty of free things to do around the island, as well as premium experiences available for purchase.

• Coco Beach Club 🏖️
• Thrill Waterpark 🛝
• Kayaking 🛶
• Hot Air Ballon 🎈
• And more!

Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico

Past meets present in Costa Maya. Cruise to Costa Maya and find ancient Maya ruins and mysterious jungles just begging to be explored, as well as white-sand beaches and authentic restaurants— all in one place. It’s 250 square miles of paradise packed with entertainment and history, all just 30 miles south of Cancun. The Great Maya Reef just off Mahahual’s coast is the second largest in the world. For a culture fix, head to the Kohunlick ruins to see the famous Temple of the Masks.

• Chacchoben Mayan Ruins 🏛️
• Cenote Exploration 🚣
• Jeep Adventure 🚙
• And more!

Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel blends Mexican culture with Caribbean vibes. You can explore its Maya roots in Tulum, or discover a secret world of sea life as you snorkel beneath the waves in Chankanaab. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.

• Secret River 🚣‍♀️ 
• Snorkeling 🤿
• Tulum Ruins 🏛️
• Local Street Food 🌮
• And more!

Travel & Accommodations

Air Travel

We recommend flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Only 11 minutes from the Royal Caribbean Docks. 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 airport 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.

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. 

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 June 15th, 2027
• 50% refund if canceled before August 15th, 2027
• 25% refund if canceled before  September 15th, 2027
• NO REFUND after September 15th, 2027

• TRAVEL INSURANCE is recommended in case you need to cancel your trip due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. See XCover at checkout. 

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