Welcome to BANA 2024 - All Aboard!
Dear Family,
The entire Texas Bunt community and I are super excited that you are joining the extended BANA family for a week of fun, laughter, and great memories aboard the Mariner of the Seas, starting Saturday, June 29th, 2024 through Thursday, July 4th 2024.
Come and enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and fantastic company as we celebrate our community. There will be music, games, casino, shows, and plenty of opportunities to mingle and catch up with old friends and make new ones.
We can't wait to host you and make this a week to remember!
Warmest regards,
Your President
Mahesh Shetty
We Would Like to Thank our Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Wine Tasting Sponsor
Veena & Dr. Ravi Shetty, NYC
Gold Sponsor
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our Platinum, Silver & Bronze sponsors, as well as all donors and well-wishers.
See Ya'll on Deck!
Cruise to the Western Caribbean onboard the majestic Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas and Let your adventure begin.
Enjoy the Mariner of the Seas!
Cruise Agenda (Time and Locations TBA)
Day 0 - June 28
Arrivals & overnight stay in Houston or Galveston
Day 1 - June 29
12:00PM - 3:00PM: Join us anytime during this time slot to register - Deck 2, Alaska Room
6:30 PM: Youth Ice breakers @Ice Cream Parlour (Youth Activity)
All Day: Explore the Cruise Ship and
enjoy time with Family
Day 2 - June 30
Cruising Day!
10:00AM - 11:00AM: BANA General Body Meeting - Deck 2, Alaska Meeting Room
11:00AM - 11:45AM - Panel Discussion on "Career Prep", featuring Vidhi Seem, AWS & Aditya Shetty, Google - Deck 2, Alaska Room
11:45AM - 12:15PM: Keynote on "Net etiquette", featuring Manisha Aswani with Meta Inc. - Deck 2, Alaska Room
2:30 PM - Photo Sessions
3:00 PM- 5:00PM: Texas Welcome Cocktail Soire’e Ya’ll! - Deck 3, Studio B Ice Rink Room. Enjoy networking, time with family and plenty of photo opportunities
6:30PM: Basketball Tournament (Youth Activity)
Day 3 - July 1
No BANA Event
Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
Arrive 11:59 AM
Explore Puerto Costa Maya & enjoy excursions
Ship Depart 7:00 PM
Day 4 - July 2
No BANA Event
Cozumel, Mexico
Arrive 7:00 AM
Explore Cozumel
Enjoy excursions
Depart 5:00 PM
Day 5 - July 3
Cruising Day!
9:30AM - 1:00PM: BANA Fest! Fun-filled morning of entertainment and enjoy Bunt talent.🕺🏻💃 - Deck 3, Royal Theater
2:30PM - 3:00 PM - Panel discussion on "College Talks", - Deck 2, Alalska Room
3:00PM Onwards - Enjoy the rest of the day with family and friends
4:00PM: Pickleball Tournament (Youth Activity)
6:00PM: Pingpong Tournament (Youth Activity)
Day 6 - July 4
Arrive in Galveston
Arrive at 7 AM
Departures between 10 AM & 11 AM
Arrivals & Departures
June 28 - You have the option of staying in either Houston or Galveston
Houston - Houston Marriott South At Hobby Airport
Galveston - Moody Gardens Galveston Islands
June 29 - Transfer to Cruise Terminals.
Houston - 9:30 AM CT
Galveston - 11:00 AM CT
July 4 - Transfer to Houston Airports - 9:00 AM CT. Please ensure you book flights departing after 1:00 PM CT
Check-in & onboard Activities
June 29
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Please pick a check in time for 12:00 PM or later.
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Enjoy lunch on board while you wait for your rooms
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Join us to register for BANA anytime between 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Join us on deck as we set sail from Galveston port
other announcements
Ensure you have downloaded the Royal Caribbean App for quick checkin, and access to onboard engagements/activities
If driving to Galveston, please ensure you have booked your parking
To avoid non-availability, please ensure you have booked your excursions in advance
For on-board dinners, you have two options for your preferred time. Please ensure you have selected you dining preference at the earliest to avoid the time being sold out
Dress Codes
Please follow our general dress code guidelines for all official BANA events on board
Day 1 - June 29
Sunset on Deck - Casual
Day 2 - June 30
BANA Board Meeting - Casual
Fireside Chats - Casual
Welcome Reception - Western Cocktail/Semi formal
Day 2 - Royal Caribbean's Formal Night - Smart Casual, Cocktail dresses or Evening Gowns
Day 5 - July 3
BANA Fest! - Western Formal or Traditional attire
Main Dining Room/Specialty Dining Venues
Smart Casuals (Bare feet are not allowed at any time in any venue and tank tops are not permitted in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining venues for dinner).
Meet Our Keynote & Panel Thought Leaders
Manisha Aswani
Cross Functional Technical Program Leader
Vidhi Seem
Head of Enterprise Support North America
Aditya Shetty
Software Engineer
Explore Excursion Options
Souvenir & Donations
YOU are the lifeblood of BANA! We need your support. Empower our cause with your sponsorship and together, let's make a difference in our community and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support.🙏
Please send all donations by May 15th (we have extended the timeline).
Bana Souvenir & Fundraising team
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All Donations will be acknowledged in writing and are tax-deductible since BANA is a charitable (501 (c)(3)) organization.
Sandya Shetty
Souvenir Committee
Important Topics
For questions regarding reservations or payments, please contact TSI.
Phone: 972-231-5624 (M-F 9 am - 6 pm CST)
Email: shettyenterprises@tsiusa.com
BANA 2024
Meeting Archives - June 2, 2024
Meeting Archives - April 6, 2024
Meet the Team
Please don't hesitate to connect with us on social media or reach out to us for any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you and your families onboard.
For general inquiries, please email us at banaship@gmail.com
