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.

Talk of a group cruise or a Hacker Con at Sea has continued to 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 our group with VacationsToGo by June 5 to lock-in early bird pricing, starting from just $409 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 will evolve and flesh out over the coming months, so check back often!  There will be info published here about how to locate/identify the group on the first day so we can all get introduced and distribute badges and tee-shirts.

• February 17, 2027 (Wednesday) 
  • It's generally advised to fly in the day before any cruise.
  • TPA 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
  • 2:00 PM: Badge/Shirt Meetup - Deck 6 Schooner Bar
  • 4:00 PM: Sail Away Party (sail under the Sunshine Skyway)
  • 6:00 PM: Dinner
  • Evening: Shows, Music, Casino, Pools, ...
  • 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)
  • Cozumel, Mexico
• February 21, 2027 (Sunday)
  • At Sea, Deck 5 Conference Center
• February 22, 2027 (Monday)
  • Return to Tampa Cruise Port

Booking

For booking or to get more information about the ship, cabin options, or itineraries, follow the VacationsToGo link or contact our Group Specialist Denae Moldovan as shown below.

There is no additional cost for the conference - just book a group cabin and join the cruise!  Of course, drink packages, Wi-Fi, spa, speciality dinning, and gratuities are additional as on any Royal Caribbean sailing.

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 will also be providing the custom electronic badges.