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2026
2026 Trip
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
March 7 - 15, 2026
Escape to the beautiful Caribbean for 8 nights. During your cruise you’ll stop in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and have 3 luxurious days at Sea. You’ll be sailing with the award winner Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship, the Independence of the Seas. Join your fellow retired teachers and this wonderful ocean cruise.
Cost: Inside Cabin/$2,689 or Ocean View $3,021
Rates are per person double occupancy, and INCLUDE round-trip airfare from Louisville
When: Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
Transportation: Airline and Cruise Ship
Deposit: Due Now: Upon signup, you'll need to pay a $350 per person double occupancy or $700 per person single. Final Payment is November 8, 2025.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Miami-Pre Cruise Fun
Day 2: Miami
Day 3: Bahamas
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8 Miami Fl
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Register Online: : https://grandamericantours.com/secure-online-forms
Information: https://grandamericantours.com/rcclindecpd
Call or email Martha O’Bryan for questions: 502-426-5394 tennisbridgemom@gmail.com
In the section below is our JCRTA Waiver of Liability Form, a JCRTA membership form if you're not a member and some general information about the cruise.
PS If your not a member of JCRTA for the 2024-25 year, a membership form is below.
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2026
2026 Trip
PACIFIC COAST
October 12 - 18, 2026
Here’s a rare chance to see the Pacific Coast of the United States while sailing aboard the luxurious Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Encore. We’ll start in Vancouver, British Columbia, and end our trip in Los Angeles during a perfect Fall month for sea cruising. Join your fellow retired teachers and this wonderful trip.
Cost: Inside Cabin/$2,712 or Balcony $2,876
Rates are per person double occupancy, and INCLUDE round-trip airfare from Louisville
When: Monday, October 12, 2026 - Sunday, October 18, 2026
Transportation: Airline and Norwegian Cruise Line, the Encore.
Deposit: Due Now: Upon signup, you'll need to pay a $350 per person double occupancy or $700 per person single. Final Payment is May 14, 2026.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 2: Victoria, British Columbia
Day 3: Astoria, Oregon
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: San Francisco, CA
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Los Angeles
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Register Online: Grand American Tours - Reservation Form, Payment Form, Secure Online Forms
Information: NCLEncorPacificCoastGLP
Call or email Martha O’Bryan for questions: 502-426-5394 tennisbridgemom@gmail.com
In the section below is our JCRTA Waiver of Liability Form, a JCRTA membership form if you're not a member and some general information about the cruise.
PS If your not a member of JCRTA for the 2024-25 year, a membership form is below.
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2026
2026 Trip
NEW YORK CITY, THE BIG APPLE
December 3-9, 2026
Hop on board our luxury motorcoach for a trip to the City that Never Sleeps, the Big Apple: New York City. This four-night stay will provide a guided tour of Manhattan dressed up for the holiday season. We'll also visit the One World Observatory with a panoramic view of New York from 1,250 feet in the air. And on the way home, we have a special treat for you: Hersey's Chocolate World in Pennsylvania. Join your fellow retired teachers for this wonderful trip.
Cost: $945 per person
Rates are per person double occupancy, and INCLUDE a round-trip motorcoach from Louisville
When: Thursday, December 3 to Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
Transportation: Round trip Motorcoach
Deposit: Due Now: Upon signup, you'll need to pay a downpayment of $75. Final Payment is 9/26/26.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Motorcoach from Louisville with enroute hotel stop.
Day 2: Arrival in New York City
Day 3: New York City Tour
Day 4: New York City, One World Observatory
Day 5: New York City Tour
Day 6: Motorcoach to Hersey Pennsylvania
Day 7: Arrival in Louisville
Register: Contact Martha O'Bryan, JCRTA, 502-426-5394, email: tennisbridgemom@gmail.com.
Checks: Payable to JCRTA. Mail to Martha: 11309 Coolhouse Ct. Louisville, KY 40223. Enclose a signed Waiver of Liability Form and Membership form (if you're not a member of JCRTA)
In the section below is our JCRTA Waiver of Liability Form, a JCRTA membership form if you're not a member, some general information about the cruise, and an Insurance Flyer (highly recommended).
PS If your not a member of JCRTA for the 2025-26 year, a membership form is below.