--- title: Secure Your Cabin for WOC STEMship AI Cruise | Virgin Voyages Booking description: Discover the WOC STEMship AI & Tech Leadership Cruise—a luxury professional development voyage with expert training, networking, and exclusive cabin reservations. --- [Skip to content](https://resources.ccgmag.com/en-us/secure-your-cabin-for-woc-stemship-ai-cruise-virgin-voyages-booking#main-content) # Reserve Your Cabin Start your STEMship journey by completing the reservation form below. ## Reserve Your Cabin on the Pre Conference Cruise ## Booking & Travel Support Professional booking assistance available through STEM City Travel / Fora Travel advisors. ### New York City Departure Port: Manhattan Cruise Terminal New York, NY October 2 - 7, 2026 ### Online STEM City USA www.stemcityusa.com ### Baltimore WOC STEM Baltimore Hilton Hotel Baltimore, MD October 8-10, 2026 ## 24 Hour Courtesy Cabin Hold: No Commitment, Limited Availability Our dedicated travel advisors are ready to help you secure your cabin and answer any questions about the WOC STEMship cruise experience. ### WOC STEMship ## Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions about the WOC STEMship cruise experience. What's included in the cruise package? **One cruise. Zero nickel-and-diming.** Your package includes five nights aboard Virgin Voyages, 20+ dining venues, WiFi, fitness classes, and entertainment — all wrapped into one smooth experience.   How do payment plans work? **Commit now. Pay over time.** A deposit secures your cabin, and flexible payment plans keep the rest smooth and stress-free until sailing day. What is the Conference Registration Cost? - **Two things. Two buckets. No confusion.** **$350 Conference Registration** covers the learning: - AI & Tech Leadership seminars - Pre-cruise online sessions - Onboard workshops - Optional AI Leadership Certification Your **cruise fare** covers living your best life at sea: - Cabin accommodations - Dining at 20+ venues - WiFi, entertainment, fitness, gratuities, and more - -   Can I sail without registering for the conference and is this IRS Tax Deductible? ### Can I sail without registering for the conference? Absolutely. You’re welcome to book the cruise **without** registering for the STEMship conference. Conference registration is only required if you want access to: - AI & Tech Leadership seminars - Pre-cruise online sessions - Onboard workshops - The AI Leadership Certification track Want the cruise vibe only? Totally fine. Want the full STEMship experience? That’s where registration comes in. --- ### Is the conference tax deductible? It can be — but let’s keep it honest and clean. - **Conference registration fees may be tax deductible** as a professional development or education expense. - **Cruise fares are typically not tax deductible**, since they cover travel and leisure components. As always, we recommend checking with your tax advisor to see what applies to your specific situation. --- **Bottom line:** Cruise if you want. Train if you want. Or do both — and make it count.   Is there a brochure? Of course there is — we wouldn’t leave you hanging. You can flip through the **WOC STEMship: AI & Tech Leadership Cruise brochure** right here: [https://issuu.com/rjkennedy/docs/woc\_stemship\_ai\_tech\_leadership\_cruise\_2](https://issuu.com/rjkennedy/docs/woc_stemship_ai_tech_leadership_cruise_2)\_ It’s packed with the details you want — the vibe, the vision, the learning experience, and what life looks like when AI training meets luxury at sea. Take a look. You might start picturing yourself onboard. Can men attend? Yes. **100% yes. Full stop.** Despite the name **WOC STEMship**, this is *not* a “no boys allowed” cruise. Men are absolutely welcome to attend, sail, learn, network, and participate fully in the AI & Tech Leadership programming. The experience is designed for **all professionals** who want to grow their AI skills, leadership capacity, and network — regardless of gender. The name reflects the community that inspired the program. The experience itself is **inclusive by design**. If you’re ready to learn, lead, and level up at sea — you’re invited.     What Happens After I Hit “Submit”? First things first — **you did the right thing.** Here’s what happens next (no mystery, no stress, no smoke signals). ### 🛎️ Step 1: We Hold Your Cabin (Like a Good Friend Would) Once you submit the form, we place a **24-hour courtesy hold** on the **cabin category you selected** (subject to availability). Think of it as us saying: 👉 *“Don’t worry, nobody’s taking your room while you grab your coffee.”* ### 📧 Step 2: Virgin Voyages Slides Into Your Inbox Virgin Voyages will email you directly with your official booking details. 🚨 **Important:** There will be a **booking number** in that email. Write it down. Screenshot it. Save it like it’s concert tickets from 1999. **You’ll need it.** ### 🧑‍💻 Step 3: Create (or Log Into) Your Virgin Voyages Account If you don’t already have a Virgin Voyages account, you’ll create one — quick and easy. Inside your account, you can: - View and manage your booking - Change or upgrade your cabin (if available) - Make payments - Add fun stuff like Shore Things, Bar Tabs, and upgrades Basically, this is **mission control for your cruise** 🚀 ### 💳 Step 4: Payments Go Straight to Virgin (No Middlemen) All cruise payments are made **directly between you and Virgin Voyages**. Translation: - Secure - Transparent - You’re always in control We don’t touch your money — we just make sure you’re in the right group and getting the good perks 😉 ### 🎁 Step 5: We Add the Group Magic Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll **move your reservation into the official WOC STEMship group**. That’s when: - Group perks kick in - Eligible onboard credits are added - Group experiences unlock - You officially become part of the STEMship crew 🚢✨ --- ### The Bottom Line > *You manage your booking. Virgin handles the payments. We handle the perks.* Teamwork makes the dream work 😎   Who Can I Contact? Short answer: **us. Long answer: still us — and we’ve been doing this a long time.** - **Email:** [publisher@ccgmag.com](mailto:publisher@ccgmag.com) or [djackson@ccgmag.com](mailto:djackson@ccgmag.com) (Yes, real inboxes. Yes, real replies.) - **Call:** 410-244-7101 (An actual phone. Answered by actual humans.) - **Social:** Find us on **LinkedIn** and **Facebook** (Professional stalking encouraged.) And if you’re wondering *who’s behind all this*… **This is Doc T.** For over **forty years**, I’ve hosted **BEYA** and **WOC**, bringing together the best and brightest in STEM. Now we’re taking that same trusted training, community, and impact — and making it **365 days a year**, not just conference season. Same mission. Same credibility. Just a lot more ocean. If you’ve got questions, curiosity, or you just want to make sure this is as legit (and fun) as it sounds — reach out. We’ve got you. Show me Collin AI GPT in Action! Talk to Collin AI.  [https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68176509c268819192e342b9b4a2e1bd-collin-ai-lite](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68176509c268819192e342b9b4a2e1bd-collin-ai-lite) WOC STEMship Videos **Still reading? Press play instead.** Get a quick look at the WOC STEMship: AI & Tech Leadership Cruise right here: [https://youtu.be/Yi6p24Eu\_z0?si=348w2KveBVFd8s5k](https://youtu.be/Yi6p24Eu_z0?si=348w2KveBVFd8s5k) and [https://youtu.be/a91m1tyXc2M?si=vEX5Ni0l1RkEHGAb](https://youtu.be/a91m1tyXc2M?si=vEX5Ni0l1RkEHGAb) Who is hosting this event? ### Who’s hosting this thing? Oh, just two people who *really* know what they’re doing. Meet your STEMship captains: --- ### **Dr. Lydia Thomas** STEM powerhouse. Thought leader. No-nonsense visionary. Dr. Lydia Thomas is a nationally respected leader in STEM education and workforce development, known for building pathways where innovation, inclusion, and excellence actually intersect. She brings decades of experience shaping programs that don’t just talk about the future — they prepare people to lead it. Translation: if there’s a smarter way forward, she’s already mapped it. --- ### **Tyrone “Doc T” Taborn** Connector. Strategist. Professional dot-joiner. Tyrone “Doc T” Taborn is a media executive, futurist, and travel + experience architect who lives at the crossroads of technology, leadership, and culture. Known for turning big ideas into real-world platforms, Doc T specializes in creating spaces where learning, networking, and opportunity collide — sometimes literally, like on a ship. Translation: if it’s bold, immersive, and a little disruptive, he’s probably behind it. --- ### Together? Brains + vision. Strategy + execution. And just enough fun to keep things interesting. You’re not just attending a cruise — you’re joining a **curated experience led by people who know how to move ideas (and people) forward**. 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