Roaming Rams Alumni Travel Program

Join the Shepherd University Alumni Association on one of our exciting, pre-planned group tours, both international and domestic. You can also plan your own excursions through our partner, TravelPerks.
Check out all of our amazing travel opportunities below!

Dec. 27, 2025 – Jan. 6, 2026 – Sunny Portugal ft. NYE in Madeira
- Tour Lisbon and uncover its treasures, including views of the Tagus River, venture to Nazare, a popular seaside resort on Portugal’s Silver Coast, and admire the stunning views of Ponta de Sao Lourenco. Enjoy a two-night stay in the Portuguese Riviera town of Cascais and four nights on Medeira for the New Year and take in a world-famous fireworks display. Enjoy a traditional espetada dinner, feasting on a favorite local dish cooked over an open fire, plus delight in a delicious dinner during a memorable New Year’s Eve gala in Madeira!
- $5,499/person (double occupancy). There is an additional $1,000 single person room supplement. Prices good through 6/28/2025; please call the number below for prices after that date.
- Along with all hotel stays, most attractions, and some meals, roundtrip airfare from Washington, inter-flights from Lisbon, air taxes and fees/surcharges, and hotel transfers are included in the quoted price above.
- For booking, call Collette at 855-843-2414 (reference #1291211), or click the SIGN UP NOW! button in the top-left corner of the itinerary webpage.

Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2026 – Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights (itinerary & booking info)
- Reykjavík, Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Blue Lagoon.
- $3,799/person (double occupancy). Options for single & triple occupancy available in limited supply – $4,399/person (single); $3,749/person (triple).The above rates are good through 7/31/2025; please call the booking number below for updated rates after that date.
- Along with all hotel stays, most attractions, and some meals, roundtrip airfare from Washington, inter-flights from Lisbon, air taxes and fees/surcharges, and hotel transfers are included in the quoted price above.
- For booking, call Collette at 855-843-2414 (reference #1291163), or click the SIGN UP NOW! button in the top-left corner of the itinerary webpage.

Apologies for the technical/sound issues during the videos featuring the MSC World America ship tour, Ocean Cay, and Cliffhanger swing videos! For a better look, check out the individual videos at the links below: MSC World America ship tour:
• Ship Tour of MSC World America | MSC Cruises Ocean Cay:
• MSC OCEAN CAY – BEHIND THE ISLAND Cliffhanger swing:
• Cliffhanger Swing- MSC World America | MSC…
April 4 – 11, 2026 – Caribbean & Antilles Cruise on MSC World America (itinerary & booking info)
- 7-night Caribbean and Antilles cruise with MSC Cruise USA on the brand new MSC World America ship!
- Leaving out of Miami, Florida and cruising through Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Ocan Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas before returning to Miami
- $900/person for interior cabin
$1,390/person for deluxe balcony cabin
$500 deposit due at booking
Listed prices based on double occupancy. Other cabin options, suites, or single rooms available are variable costs. - See full cruise ship info here!
- Call Destinations by Kimberly at 304-931-0741 (toll free at 844-238-5970) or email kimberly@destinationsbykimberly.com to book! Don’t forget to mention Shepherd Alumni Association.

May 20 – 28, 2026 – Spotlight on Tuscany (itinerary & booking info)
- Montecatini Terme, Lucca, Family-Owned Winery Experience, Florence, Pisa, Cooking Class, Siena, Cheese Farm, San Gimignano.
- $4,599/person (double occupancy). Options for single & triple occupancy available in limited supply – $4,799/person (single); $4,569/person (triple).
The above rates are good through 11/21/2025; please call the booking number below for updated rates after that date. - Along with all hotel stays, most attractions, and some meals, roundtrip airfare from Washington, inter-flights from Lisbon, air taxes and fees/surcharges, and hotel transfers are included in the quoted price above.
- For booking, call Collette at 855-843-2414 (reference #1291165), or click the SIGN UP NOW! button in the top-left corner of the itinerary webpage.

July 18 -28, 2026 – Canadian Maritimes & Coastal Wonders (itinerary & booking info)
- Cabot Trail, Peggy’s Cove, Fundy Trail, Hopewell Rocks, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Cape Breton Island, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
- $5,199/person (double occupancy). Options for single & triple occupancy available in limited supply – $6,299/person (single); $5,099/person (triple).
The above rates are good through 1/18/2026; please call the booking number below for updated rates after that date. - Along with all hotel stays, most attractions, and some meals, roundtrip airfare from Washington, inter-flights from Lisbon, air taxes and fees/surcharges, and hotel transfers are included in the quoted price above.
- For booking, call Collette at 855-843-2414 (reference #1347334), or click the SIGN UP NOW! button in the top-left corner of the itinerary webpage.
Travel Talks LIVE Info Session
Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 6 p.m.
LIVE streaming on the SUAA Facebook page

August 9 -16, 2026 – Alaska Cruise on Star Princes (itinerary & booking info)
- 7-night Alaska cruise with Princess Cruises on Star Princess!
- Leaving out of Seattle, Washington and sailing to Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and returning to Seattle.
- Price starting at $1,265 per person.
- See cruise ship deck plan here!
- Call Destinations by Kimberly at 304-931-0741 (toll free at 844-238-5970) or email kimberly@destinationsbykimberly.com to book! Don’t forget to mention Shepherd Alumni Association.
Travel Talks Live Info Session
Thursday, January 15, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
LIVE streaming on the SUAA Facebook page


Nov. 7 – 15, 2026 – Spain’s Costa del Sol & Madrid Discovery (itinerary & booking info)
- Fuengirola, Málaga, Marbella, Ronda, The Arab, Old and New Bridge, The Alhambra, Granada, Madrid, Plaza Mayor, Home-Hosted Lunch.
- $3,699/person (double occupancy). Option for single occupancy available in limited supply – $4,399/person (single).
The above rates are good through 5/8/2026; please call the booking number below for updated rates after that date. - Along with all hotel stays, most attractions, and some meals, roundtrip airfare from Washington, inter-flights from Lisbon, air taxes and fees/surcharges, and hotel transfers are included in the quoted price above.
- For booking, call Collette at 855-843-2414 (reference #1291186), or click the SIGN UP NOW! button in the top-left corner of the itinerary webpage.
Travel Talks LIVE Info Session
Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
LIVE streaming on the SUAA Facebook page



