Bentley in the Bahamas Trip 2024

The trip registration for the 2024 Bentley in the Bahamas trip is now closed. Interested seniors who missed the deadline are encouraged to submit the Bentley in the Bahamas Waitlist 2024 form to add themselves to the Waitlist. For more information about the Waitlist, see the Cancellations and Waitlist section of the FAQs Page.

The Bentley in the Bahamas tradition is back for the Class of 2024!

Trip Dates: Sunday, May 12, 2024 to Thursday, May 16, 2024

Trip Registration: Eligible seniors are able to complete the registration process and an initial $50 deposit to secure a spot on the trip. Registration will close on Monday, October 2 at 11:55 PM EST and we will not be able to accommodate additional trip participants following this deadline. For the previous ten trips, we have accommodated every eligible senior who wanted to participate and intend to do so again this year.

Trip Cost: $1,700

Trip Package: Students must purchase the entire package to participate in the official Bentley in the Bahamas trip events and activities. Students who do not purchase the package and decide to fly down to the Bahamas will not be able to stay in the same room as trip participants or take part in meals, club nights, or activities. The trip package and cost include:

· Housing on campus for residential students; non-resident housing is available upon request

· One non-transferable ticket to the Commencement Ball (May 10, 2024)

· An all-you-can-eat BBQ on campus prior to departure on Saturday

· Roundtrip airfare from Boston to Nassau, Bahamas

· Four nights at the Atlantis Resort and Casino on Paradise Island, Bahamas

· All transportation including airport transfers and buses to and from events in the Bahamas

· A brunch buffet upon arrival at the Atlantis

· A daily lunch voucher valid at various resort eateries

· Three dinners while in the Bahamas

· Four nights of admission to activities and club nights reserved for trip participants only

· Short term international health insurance while in the Bahamas

· All departure taxes, including VAT, relating to international travel

Payment Deadlines
Registration & Deposit ($50): Closes October 2
Pay in Full Payment Option ($1,650): Due December 11
Three Payment Option (3 Payments of $550): Due November 6, December 11, February 5

All payments are non-refundable. If the Bentley in the Bahamas trip is unable to happen, student trip participants will receive a refund. If, however, the University is moving forward with the trip as planned and an individual decides they no longer are able to attend or feel comfortable attending, our refund restrictions will stay in place. If you miss a payment deadline, you will be in jeopardy of being removed from the trip.

Financial Assistance Scholarship and Payment Plans: We understand that this trip is a significant financial investment and one that might be a challenge for many students and/or families. We deeply value this trip feeling accessible to those seniors who are interested. Seniors who require a payment plan or financial assistance should plan to complete the trip registration and initial $50 deposit by the communicated registration deadline. During the registration process, seniors requiring financial assistance should select the “Financial Assistance” payment option and will need to submit the Financial Assistance Request by the registration deadline to indicate their request and provide additional details. Once completed, a staff member from the Bahamas team will reach out to provide assistance and discuss available options.

In its second year of existence, the Student Opportunity and Access Resources (S.O.A.R.) fund offers us the opportunity to financially support a handful of students with partial scholarship money for the trip. Pell-eligible students will automatically be considered for a reduced trip cost that will be determined based on total funds raised. Other students facing financial obstacles that would otherwise prevent them from participating should complete the trip registration and the Financial Assistance Request no later than the trip registration deadline. This will ensure you get further information about these options and will additionally guarantee that your $50 deposit can be refunded if the financial support will not meet your need.

In addition, we also have the opportunity for students to sign up for a payment plan, extending the payment deadline and maximizing financial flexibility. Eligibility for the payment plan will require the completion of the trip registration and the Financial Assistance Request no later than the trip registration deadline. Once completed, a staff member from the Bahamas team will reach out with more details.

For any students wishing to attend the trip, but experiencing potential obstacles (i.e. financial, family, etc.), you are encouraged to email GA_Bahamas@bentley.edu before the registration deadline to discuss your particular situation to see if we are able to accommodate.

Trip Eligibility: All Bentley undergraduate students who are graduating in May in their fourth year are eligible to purchase a trip package. All trip participants must be 21+ at the time of the trip departure and have valid travel documents to travel to the Bahamas. Registered seniors will sign a waiver and complete all payments as part of participation in the trip. Students graduating earlier or later than originally intended can request approval to attend the trip by submitting the Senior Event Registration. The committee will review all requests in accordance with our eligibility policy and notify students of their status. If approved, participants not enrolled as a Bentley student at the time of the trip, due to graduating early, will be required to sign the trip waiver and pay a $200 refundable deposit as terms of participation. It is important to note that a Bentley student can participate in the trip one time only.

For any issues with the CampusGroups registration related to your class year or senior status, make sure to complete the Senior Event Registration. This will prompt our staff to verify your status as a graduating senior and ensure your account access is updated. If you see the message: “Sorry, this event is open to specific members only. You will not be able to register for this event.” make sure to complete the Senior Event Registration and email GA_Bahamas@bentley.edu with any specific questions.

Housing and Roommates: Rooms at the Atlantis are triple occupancy which can be either same or mixed gender. Double occupancy rooms are available at an additional cost of $250 per person. Students wishing to upgrade to a double occupancy room in the Atlantis can indicate this in the registration. Trip participants will have the opportunity to indicate their roommate preferences during the spring semester.

Passports and Travel Documents: All trip participants must have valid travel documents to travel to the Bahamas. International students should contact the Center for International Students and Scholars (GA_CISS@bentley.edu) to ensure that the necessary travel documents are obtained. US citizens will need a valid US Passport.

Frequently Asked Questions: For more information about the trip and for answers to our most frequently asked questions, visit Bentley in the Bahamas FAQs.

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