Caleb and Verlynda are so real, honest, and patient, and they handled all questions with such kindness and sincerity that it made us feel comfortable to really go deep with each other and learn to listen with our hearts.
Dan & Debbe Kjellsen
A Retreat for Your Marriage
This is more than just a vacation. It's a dedicated space to reconnect with your spouse, learn powerful, therapist-led tools for a thriving relationship, and rediscover the joy of your journey together—all while exploring some of the most beautiful places on Earth.
A Different Kind of Marriage Retreat
While whole-ship marriage cruises offer big-name speakers and concerts, it is easy to feel like just another face in a crowd of thousands. We offer something different: a legitimate, intentional retreat designed for couples who want to go deeper than inspirational stories and generic advice. Instead of entertainment, our focus is on equipping you with the actual tools to strengthen your bond. By keeping our group intimate, we ensure you get the personal access and focused environment necessary for real growth. Here is what sets this experience apart:
1. An Intimate & Relational Experience
Many marriage events are designed like large conferences—inspiring, but impersonal. We believe true transformation happens when you feel safe and seen. Our cruises are intentionally limited to a small group of couples, creating a warm, workshop-style environment where you can build genuine friendships, ask questions freely, and receive direct guidance from your hosts.
2. Guided By Specialized Marriage Therapists
Your entire retreat is personally guided by Caleb and Verlynda. They aren't just speakers; they are trained marriage therapists with over 15 years of experience helping real couples find restoration. Their guidance is forged from thousands of hours of professional counseling, ensuring you are being mentored by seasoned, compassionate experts.
3. Empirically-Validated Methods, not Clichés
We teach practical, effective skills rooted in proven therapeutic models like Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and the Gottman Method, all framed within a grace-filled, faith-based perspective. You won't find simple platitudes here. You will leave with a toolkit of communication and connection strategies that are proven to create lasting change.
The Perfect Balance of Retreat and relaxation
Your days are intentionally designed for both growth and rest. We schedule our 90-minute workshop sessions during our days 'at sea,' and our shorter 60-minute sessions only before or after ports of call. This leaves your port days completely free for you to explore, have an adventure, or simply relax on the beach. Evenings are always yours to enjoy a romantic dinner, see a show, or find a quiet spot to watch the stars.
Our curriculum is a carefully crafted journey that builds from one day to the next. You’ll begin with foundational skills for active listening in sessions like "Shortwave Radio Lessons," thoughtfully explore intimate topics in "Sex Ed for Experienced Couples," and learn to handle conflict productively in "Navigating Out of the Storm." It's a comprehensive experience designed to give you a shared vision as you prepare for your final session where you work on your shared, forward-looking vision as a couple, "Sailing Off Into the Sunset."
Initially, we had concerns about participating in the group, but we quickly felt comfortable as we realized others had similar stories to ours. We enjoyed our time together and with the group very much.
Robert & Glenda Guyton
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