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What is Pharos Cruise?
Pharos Cruise is a Premium Blockchain Conference at Sea — four nights aboard MSC Seaside, November 15–19, 2027, with learning, networking and shared experiences designed to bring together founders, executives, investors, builders and blockchain professionals.
When and where is Pharos Cruise?
Pharos Cruise sails Miami → Ocean Cay (overnight) → Nassau → Miami aboard MSC Seaside, November 15–19, 2027. The four-night experience brings together founders, executives, investors, builders and blockchain professionals for learning, networking and shared experiences at sea.
Can children sail on Pharos Cruise?
Yes. Children may sail with Pharos Cruise. Guests under 18 may not attend conference sessions, conference networking events or any event designated 18+.
Youth fare: Guests who are 17 years old or younger at the time of sailing, booked as the 3rd and/or 4th guest in a cabin with two full-fare adults paying the double-occupancy rate, sail for $250 total per youth guest. This all-in fare includes taxes, port fees and prepaid service gratuities. Eligibility is calculated using the guest’s date of birth.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Guests should travel with a valid passport and any visas or entry documents required for their nationality. Your reservation details should match the travel documents you will use for the sailing.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable. Payments made after the deposit follow the Pharos cancellation schedule: 75% refundable 9 months or more before sailing, 50% refundable 6–8 months before sailing, 25% refundable 3–5 months before sailing and non-refundable less than 3 months before sailing. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. See the Terms & Conditions for complete details.
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Do I choose a specific cabin number?
No. You book a cabin category. The cruise line assigns the cabin number within the booked category.
Can my group request cabins near each other?
Yes. You can identify a related reservation or group in the booking notes. Pharos Cruise may request nearby cabin placement from the cruise line, but adjacent, connecting or nearby cabins cannot be guaranteed.
Are prices per person or per cabin?
Published Pharos Cruise pricing is generally per person and depends on cabin category, pricing tier and occupancy.
Why do Double, Triple and Quad prices differ?
Each occupancy has its own per-person price. Triple and Quad fares are not created by simply dividing one fixed cabin total among more Guests.
Can I book an ordinary cabin by myself?
Yes. Single-occupancy cabins are available in every cabin category. Not every cabin is offered for single occupancy, so availability may be limited. Select one guest when booking to see the available categories and single-occupancy rates.
What are the current cabin deposits?
Standard deposits are $150 per person for Interior, $150 per person for Ocean View, $250 per person for Balcony, $250 per person for Suite and $500 per person for Yacht Club Suite. During the early-bird promotion through January 31, 2027, deposits are $150 per person for Interior, Ocean View and Balcony cabins, and $250 per person for all Suites, including Yacht Club. Standard deposits apply outside promotional periods.
Are deposits per person?
Yes. Deposit requirements apply per Guest.
Why are deposits non-refundable?
Deposits are non-refundable because they help secure advance commitments for the cruise and event. Payments made after the deposit are refundable under the cancellation schedule: 75% at 9 months or more before sailing, 50% at 6–8 months, 25% at 3–5 months and no refund less than 3 months before sailing.
What is included in the Pharos Cruise fare?
Your fare includes four-night stateroom accommodations aboard MSC Seaside, Pharos conference access for guests age 18 and older, standard meals at included onboard dining venues, ship entertainment and general amenities subject to availability, some non-alcoholic beverages, taxes, port fees and prepaid shipboard service gratuities.
Are all conference sessions guaranteed?
Conference access is included with your reservation. Some individual sessions or special experiences may have limited capacity, so admission to every session cannot be guaranteed.
Is Wi-Fi included?
No. Wi-Fi is not included in the standard fare and may be purchased separately.
Are alcoholic beverages included?
No. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the standard fare. Beverage packages may be available separately.
Are gratuities included?
Yes. Prepaid cruise-line service gratuities are included at the applicable rate for the sailing.
What is not included?
Airfare, hotels, ground transportation, shore excursions, specialty dining, alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, spa and salon services, casino gaming, shopping, laundry, medical care, travel insurance and other personal expenses are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.
Who is Pharos Cruise designed for?
Pharos Cruise is designed for founders, executives, investors, developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, business-development professionals, consultants, Web3 and fintech professionals and people who are blockchain-curious.
What topics will the conference cover?
Pharos Cruise will explore dApps and protocols, tokenized real-world assets, NFT utility and culture, DAOs, scaling DeFi, Web3 gaming, enterprise and institutional blockchain and crypto law and regulation.
Who will be speaking at Pharos Cruise?
Pharos Cruise will feature speakers and industry voices from across blockchain, Web3, digital assets, fintech and related sectors. Speaker announcements will be shared as the program develops. Speakers and program are subject to change.
What happens if the number of Guests in my cabin changes?
If occupancy changes after booking, all Guests in that cabin are repriced using the new occupancy fare from the reservation’s locked pricing tier, provided the cabin remains in the same category.
What happens if I upgrade to a different cabin category?
The new category is priced at the currently available rate and tier for that category when the upgrade is processed. The old category’s locked tier does not carry over to the upgrade.
Can Guests in the same cabin split payments?
Yes. The Lead Guest can either pay the entire reservation or assign each Guest responsibility for their own share.
How long do the other Guests have to pay their deposits?
Once the Lead Guest or any Guest makes the first deposit, all remaining required Guest deposits must be successfully paid within 48 hours so the reservation can be secured.
When are monthly installments charged?
Automatic installments are scheduled for the 28th of each applicable month through the final payment deadline.
When is the first installment due?
The first installment must be scheduled at least 20 days after the deposit. If the next 28th falls within that 20-day window, the first installment moves to the following month’s 28th and the remaining balance is recalculated across the available installment dates.
When is final payment due?
The final payment deadline is September 30, 2027.
Can I make extra payments or pay off my balance early?
Yes. Where available in the booking portal, Guests may make additional payments, pay the next installment early or pay the eligible remaining balance.
What happens if my payment fails?
Pharos Cruise will attempt up to three retries at approximately 24, 48 and 72 hours after the failed payment. If the payment remains unpaid 7 days after its original due date, a US$25 late fee is added. If unresolved 14 days after the original due date, the affected Guest and/or reservation may be subject to cancellation, repricing or occupancy adjustment.
Will another Guest's failed payment automatically be charged to my card?
No. Another Guest’s failed payment will not automatically be charged to your card unless you expressly authorized that payment responsibility.
What if one person in our cabin cancels?
The remaining Guests may replace the canceling Guest subject to the name-change rules, accept occupancy repricing using the booking’s locked tier if the cabin remains in the same category or cancel under the Pharos cancellation policy. Deposits are non-refundable; payments made after the deposit follow the 75% / 50% / 25% / no-refund schedule based on the time remaining before sailing.
Can I replace a Guest?
Yes, subject to cruise-line approval, security and manifest requirements, Name-change fees are $25 per guest 6 months or more before sailing, $50 per guest 3–5 months before sailing and $100 per guest less than 3 months before sailing, subject to approval. The Lead Guest must remain on the reservation. Submit requests through the Pharos Name Change Form at /name-change/.
What if the entire Cruise is canceled and not rescheduled?
Guests will be entitled to a refund of amounts paid directly to Pharos Cruise for the cabin fare, prepaid cruise-line gratuities, related government/port taxes and fees and Pharos Cruise add-ons that are canceled and not provided, subject to the Terms and applicable law. Third-party travel products remain subject to their own rules.
What if the Cruise is postponed or rescheduled?
A postponement or rescheduling does not automatically constitute a cancellation or create an automatic refund right. Pharos Cruise will communicate the revised arrangements and available options.
What can I do in the booking portal?
Your booking portal lets you view reservation details, Guest status, balances, payment schedules, completed payments, future installments, payment methods, additional payment options and required actions.
How will I receive important booking notices?
Booking confirmations, payment notices and important sailing updates will be sent electronically using the email address and mobile number associated with your reservation.
Where can I read the full legal policies?
The Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Guest Code of Conduct, Cancellation & Refund Policy, Website Terms of Use and Cookie Policy are available on the Legal Stuff page.
How do I contact Pharos Cruise?
Use the Contact Us page or email hello@pharoscruise.com. Partnership and sponsorship inquiries can be sent to partners@pharoscruise.com.
What if I miss embarkation?
A Guest who does not board by the required embarkation time is treated as a no-show. Missed flights, transportation delays, missing documentation or other Guest-specific circumstances do not create a refund or future-credit right.
Should I purchase travel insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance is strongly recommended because deposits are non-refundable and payments made after the deposit are only partly refundable, or non-refundable, depending on when you cancel. See the cancellation policy for the refund schedule. Coverage and claims are determined by the insurer you select.
When should I arrive in Miami?
We recommend arriving in Miami at least one day before embarkation. This provides additional time for flight delays, hotel check-in and a more relaxed start to your Pharos Cruise experience.
When will terminal and embarkation details be shared?
Your terminal, arrival window, luggage guidance and cruise check-in instructions will be shared before sailing.
What happens if the itinerary changes?
If an operational change affects the itinerary or a port call, registered Guests will receive the relevant update and revised instructions.
What Guest information is required?
Each Guest must provide their legal first and last name, date of birth as shown on their passport, mobile number, country of citizenship and a valid unique email address. Any additional information required by the cruise line or authorities will be collected before sailing.
Does my booking name need to match my passport?
Yes. Your booking name and identity details should match the travel documents you will use for the sailing.
What happens if I do not have the required travel documents?
Guests are responsible for carrying the documents required for travel. Missing or invalid documentation may result in denied boarding and does not create a refund right.
Does Pharos Cruise have a Code of Conduct?
Yes. All Guests must follow the Pharos Cruise Guest Code of Conduct, applicable cruise-line conduct rules and lawful instructions from the vessel’s officers and crew.
Can someone be removed for misconduct?
Yes. Serious or repeated misconduct may result in removal from conference activities, security action, disembarkation or cancellation of the reservation. See the Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions for full details.
How do I request accessibility support?
Contact us as early as possible with your accessibility needs. We will work with the cruise line to coordinate available accommodations for your sailing.
What is the drinking age?
The minimum drinking age is 21.
Can I smoke onboard?
Smoking is permitted only in areas designated by the cruise line. Smoking in staterooms, on balconies or in other prohibited areas is not allowed.
Are illegal drugs or weapons permitted?
No. Illegal drugs, weapons, explosives and dangerous items are prohibited in accordance with cruise-line policy and applicable law.
How are urgent safety concerns reported onboard?
Urgent safety concerns should be reported immediately to ship security, Guest Services or onboard emergency personnel. Pharos Cruise will also provide a conduct-reporting channel for event-related concerns.