US and British virgin island Mar 13th to 21st, 2026
Emerald Yacht
Emerald Azzurra
Whether you’re traveling to unspoiled islands or bustling metropolises, our fleet of river-cruising Star-Ships and ocean-going luxury yachts guarantees an unparalleled voyage. Enjoy modern exploration, pairing authentic adventures with inimitable luxury. A cruise in the British Virgin Islands is like floating through paradise. Picture this: sapphire-blue waters, untouched beaches, and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of tropical flowers.
Full Itinerary Pricing: $5870 per person
Pricing Based on Double Occupancy
Our Lecturers
Mark T. Dunbar, OD, FAAO
Dr. Mark Dunbar graduated from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in 1986 and went on to complete a Fellowship in Ocular Disease at the Omni Eye Services of Lexington, Kentucky. He has been on staff at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for over 25 years and currently serves as Director of Optometric Services and Optometry Residency Supervisor. Dr. Dunbar is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a founding member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and the Optometric Retina Society. He also serves on the Editorial Board for Review of Optometry and currently writes the monthly Retina Quiz.
Erik Schmidt, OD, FAAO
Dr. Eric Schmidt is the President of Omni Eye Specialists, a multispecialty practice headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Schmidt completed his undergraduate studies form the University of Illinois and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed a Residency in Ocular Disease from The Eye Institute of PCO and a fellowship in Glaucoma form the Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia.
Dr. Schmidt is an adjunct professor at various schools of optometry and is a frequent contributor to optometric journals. He is the author of the text book Clinical Procedures of the Lids and Nasolacrimal System and lectures internationally on glaucoma and other ocular diseases. He is the President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and was recently named one of the Top 250 Innovators in Optometry by Primary Care Optometric News.
Travel
Airfare NOT included in Itinerary Pricing
Embark: St. Thomas
Disembark: Antigua
Tropical CE will arrange your airport transfers from St. Thomas (STT) and to VC Bird International Airport (ANU).-Additional costs apply.
The discount code with United is available to all of our attendees and their guests, which can save 5-10% on your airfare. Visit www.United.com/meetingtravel and enter the code you find below. Then click on the little yellow button next to the box to be directed to the United.com website and the “Book a Flight” page. You will enter all of your travel information in the form. You will see that at the bottom in the “Promotions & Certificates” box, that the Z code is already populated for you. Then click on the Search button. You will see the words “special offer” above the pricing options when the available flights appear.
Offer Code: ZRH9387124
United MileagePlus members earn Premier Qualifying Dollars and miles for their travel.
You may also call the United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426 – 1122
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
Destinations
Embark on this 8-day Caribbean cruise starting from St Thomas, aboard an Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. Snorkel over vivid coral reefs in Anguilla or explore the series of grottoes on the beach at Virgin Gorda. Soak up the natural beauty of Jost VanDyke ‘jacuzzi’. Experience the relaxed island atmosphere of St. Barts , before travelling to and concluding your cruise in Antigua.
Education Agenda
All hours are submitted to ARBO electronically on the attendee’s behalf. For all OD’s which require CE Broker, Tropical CE will also submit attendance to this platform. All Tropical CE educational programs are administered under the auspices of the Rosenberg School of Optometry, at the University of the Incarnate Word. The University reviews and endorses all course materials, speakers, and presentations.