Security at Sea

Come sail with us in February 2027 from Tampa, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico. 

We're cruising aboard the Royal Caribbean Jewel Of The Seas.

Plans for a group cruise or a Hacker Con at Sea have bubble up in various Hacker circles for years. 

Well... Time for talk is over...  It is now time to sail the seas!

Reserve your cabin as part of the group through our travel agent at VacationsToGo.  Try to book early to lock in the best pricing, which is currently starting at only $389 per person.

Your booking includes four nights of accommodations, food, entertainment, and more. Onboard meetups, activities, and presentations will be announced for evenings and for both "At Sea" days. The Viking Crown Lounge on Deck 13 will serve as our beloved CIRCLE BAR on the high seas. Explore Cozumel with the group or on your own. Tempt the fates in the ship's Casino Royale.  Revel like Dionysus with endless food and drink.  Get psyched up and locked in with 47 Tips from the Royal Caribbean Blog.

Schedule

Details are evolving live for this exciting experience at seas.  Please check back to this page often for more details.

• February 17, 2027 (Wednesday) 
  • It's generally advised to fly in the day before any cruise.
  • Tampa International Airport is very close to the cruise port. 
• February 18, 2027 (Thursday)
  • Morning: Arrive at Tampa Cruise Port
  • Morning: Board The Jewel of the Seas (ship tour)
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch Windjammer Buffet - Connect with the group for introductions and to collect your badge, shirt, and schedule. 
  • 2:30 PM: Deck 6 Schooner Bar
  • 4:00 PM: Sail Away Party (sail under the Sunshine Skyway)
  • 6:00 PM: Dinner
  • Evening: Shows, Music, Casino, Pools, Relaxing
  • 9:00 PM: Deck 13 Viking Crown Lounge (aka CIRCLE BAR)
• February 19, 2027 (Friday)
  • At Sea, Deck 5 Conference Center
• February 20, 2027 (Sábado)
  • Enjoy Cozumel, Mexico
• February 21, 2027 (Sunday)
  • At Sea, Deck 5 Conference Center
• February 22, 2027 (Monday)
  • Return to Tampa Cruise Port

Booking

For more information about the ship, cabin booking, or itineraries, follow this VacationsToGo link to contact our Travel Agent, Denae Moldovan.  Her number and email address are also shown below.

There is no additional cost for the onboard conference, just book a cabin as part of the group and join the cruise.

Participation & Planning

Contact joe@hackerboxes.com with any questions about the conference, sponsorship, or group activities.  HackerBoxes is the organizing sponsor for the group cruise and is providing the custom electronic badges.