In Japan, Max and Tamira bond over a Japanese Tea Ceremony. Cassidy, Ashley and Denise go to the Lotus Blossom Retreat, what they believe to be a spa but is really a Buddhist monastery. Sean, Jimmy and Alex plan to stay at the boring fishing village but they end up having a great time in the city with their hosts.

On the boat, Tony quits for the third time and is replaced by a horrendously evil drill sergeant. Denise enlists the gang to rid the boat of this so-called activities coordinator and to bring back Tony.

Ashley mistakenly believes Jimmy is her cousin and is thoroughly relieved when the truth is revealed. Alex and Max fall victim to a video game addiction that Denise must remedy. Sean attempts the role of peacemaker between Tamira and Cassidy.

In Rome, Ashely believes she's dating Prince Stephan of Spellbourg but she's really dating his chauffeur/pool guy. In reality it is Cassidy who's dating the real royalty.