Conference Information

Princess Sapphire Alaska: Inside Passage (July)

July 31, 2011 - August 7, 2011

Endocrinology and Obesity: Management and Treatment for Primary Care (CME without Commercial Support)

Up north there is a land without fences. Animals outnumber people, sunlight shines at midnight and nature reigns. Life is different.

Departure from Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord (Scenic Cruising), Ketchikan, Victoria B.C.

Sapphire Princess

Conference AK1065

Accreditation
AAFP Physician Accreditation Physician Accreditation - This activity is reviewed for 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Physician Assistants AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Nursing Accreditation AAFP prescribed credits are accepted by the nursing associations.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP as 12 CEU\\\'s.
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Tuition Fee
Type Price

Physician

575

Military MD/Residents/Other Healthcare Professionals

475

Tuition Notes

Tuition Discount - $50

Receive a discount if you are a past MCE Conferences attendee or for two and more healthcare professionals attending together.

Conference Tuition Cancellations

Must be confirmed in writing and 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is made after July 1,2011 however 50% of tuition fee may be applied to a future MCE conferences.
Program Objectives

Topics and Objectives T.B.A

Itinerary
Date Location Description Time Image
July 31, 2011 Seattle, Washington
Departs at 4:00
August 1, 2011 At Sea
August 2, 2011 Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 6:30 AM
Depart 4:00 PM
August 3, 2011 Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive 6:00 AM
Depart 10:00 AM
August 3, 2011 Juneau, Alaska
Arrive 2:00 PM
Depart 10:00 PM
August 4, 2011 Skagway, Alaska
Arrive 6:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM
August 5, 2011 At Sea
August 6, 2011 Victoria, British Columbia
Arrive 7:00 PM
Depart 11:59 PM
August 7, 2011 Seattle, Washington
Arrive 7:00 AM

Destination Alaska

Roundtrip from Seattle, this 7-day cruise is the perfect way to experience the best of Alaska's southeastern ports. Witness glaciers in icy-blue Tracy Arm Fjord. Learn about culture and Native history.

Juneau, Alaska - from massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, this gorgeous capital city has something for everyone.

Ketchikan, Alaska - the salmon capital of the world also has the world's largest collection of totem poles.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska - the snowcapped summits and flowing waterfalls here serve to enhance the already incredible glacier viewing.

Victoria, B.C.- this British-inspired coastal city has carriage rides, high tea at the Empress Hotel and acres of European-style gardens.

Complimentary Kids Supervised Programs - young kids and teens have their own kind of fun - and their own place to hang out. The youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. And for the littlest ones, activities like kids' karaoke, pizza parties, pajama nights and more. Alaska Cruise Highlight - National Park Service Junior Ranger Program teaches kids about glaciers, endangered wildlife & other animals native to the region. Park Rangers provide special presentations and activities for kids & teens, giving them an opportunity to earn a Jr. Ranger badge.

Pricing
Description # of People Price
Please Register Early - In order to provide quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will only accept a maximum of 50 attendees per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.

ONE CRUISE FARE FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL COMPANION TRAVELS FREE - MCE Conferences does not accept commercial support for our Continuing Medical Education programs. We rely solely on tuition fees and amenities we receive onboard the ship to cover expenses of holding this conference at sea. It is required that all participants and their families book within the meeting group at MCE Conferences, in order to participate in this program. We very much appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Category JJ- Inside Stateroom - Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 168 to 182 square feet.

Total for 2 people (not including gratuities)

3rd and 4th passenger sharing stateroom

$2089

$594

Category EE- Oceanview - Twin beds that make up into a comfortable queen-size bed. Picture window. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet. Bath with shower. Approximately 183 - 194 square feet.

Total for 2 people (not including gratuities)

3rd and 4th passenger sharing stateroom

$3290

$895

Category BC- Balcony - Twin beds that make up into a comfortable queen-size bed. Balcony. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet and desk. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 237 to 307 square feet, including balcony.

Total for 2 people not including gratuities

3rd and 4th passenger sharing stateroom

$3790

$1020

Cruise Deposit - To secure your stateroom reservation, Princess Cruises requires the following deposit for:

Inside Stateroom - $380 Total

Ocean view staetroom - $620 Total

Balcony Stateroom - $720 Total

Cancellation Policy - Cancellations must be made in writing to info@mceconferences.com

Princess Cruises Cancellation Policy for days prior to departure:

90 or more - No Charge

89-64 - Deposit amount

63-43 - 50% of total price

42-22 - 75% No refund

21-sailing date - No refund

Pre and Post Cruise Lodging -

Mayflower Park Hotel

The hotel is ideally located steps away from Seattle’s most exciting attractions, including the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle. A full array of museums, theaters, shops and restaurants are at our doorstep. Rates from $179 per room per night. Website: www.mayflowerpark.com Toll Free Reservations:800.426.5100

Sheraton Downtown Seattle

Situated in the city's vibrant core, the Sheraton Seattle Hotel provides a gateway to the diverse sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. Simply step out our front doors to find gourmet food, exciting entertainment, and world-class shopping. Room Rate from $215 per room per night. Website: www.starwoodhotels.com Toll free reservations 1-800-325-3535.

Conference Airline Discount Seattle - SEA - MCE Conferences has arranged group discounts with airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your own travel agency or through the airline Convention Desk at the numbers listed here. To receive the group discounts please make sure that you and your travel agent refer to the group code numbers shown below when making your airline reservation.

American Airlines percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.aa.com for AA flights only. Use the authorization number 2671AP as the aa.com promotion code. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790.

Continental Airlines at www.continental.com. Click on Products and Services Travel for Groups and Meetings and click on MeetingWorks. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZJHY315962 in the Offer Code box or call Continental MeetingWorks Reservations at 800-468-7022

MCE Conferences - reserves the right to change or cancel course content, speaker or topics for cause.

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