Some Cruise Info

[Tastey]

Since it looks like the cruise won the poll, here is some info that I found while researching Group cruises for my church that may be helpful to the planning committee.



http://www.mycruisevalue.com/v2/groups/groups.htm

http://www.cruiseshopping.com/group-cruises.htm

http://www.vacationstogo.com/index.cfm

http://www.cruisedeals.com/display.asp?keyPageID=6&display=groupcruises

[SeaDuceme2]

Here are several cruises that are relative to Hushnic dates of August 12-15 & August 13-16.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Aug. 12 - Aug. 15, 2004

1 Port Canaveral, Florida ---- depart 4:30 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas arrive 10:00 AM ----
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- depart 7:00 AM
3 At Sea ---- ----
4 Port Canaveral, Florida arrive…7:00 AM

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Fantasy. Departs from Port Canaveral, Florida with stops in Nassau, Bahamas; Port Canaveral, Florida. Your package includes shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, fabulous entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages, port charges, taxes, and more. It does not include shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.


Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, 2004

1 Miami, Florida ---- 4:00 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- 8:00 AM
3 At Sea ---- ----
4 Miami, Florida 8:00 AM ----

3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Fascination. Departs from Miami, Florida with stops in Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas. Your package includes shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, fabulous entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages, port charges, taxes, and more. It does not include shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages

[SeaDuceme2]

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, 2004

1 Miami, Florida ---- 5:00 PM
2 Cococay (Cruiselines Private Island) 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
3 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
4 Miami, Florida 9:00 AM ----
3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Majesty of the Seas. Departs from Miami, Florida with stops in Cococay (Cruiselines Private Island); Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas. Your package includes shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, fabulous entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages, port charges, taxes, and more. It does not include shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.


Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, 2004

1 Port Canaveral, Florida ---- depart 5:00 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas ----arrive 11:00 AM ----
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- depart 3:00 AM
3 Cococay (Cruiselines Private Island) arrive 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
4 Port Canaveral, Florida arrive 9:00 AM

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Sovereign of the Seas. Departs from Port Canaveral, Florida with stops in Cococay (Cruiselines Private Island); Nassau, Bahamas; Port Canaveral, Florida. Your package includes shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, fabulous entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages, port charges, taxes, and more. It does not include shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

[SeaDuceme2]

Now for the Carnival cruise sailing out of Miami on August 13:

Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, 2004

1 Miami, Florida ---- 4:00 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- 8:00 AM
3 At Sea ---- ----
4 Miami, Florida 8:00 AM ----

3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Fascination

Inside Cabin $350.98 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based on double occupancy.

Oceanview Cabin: $390.98 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based in double occupancy.


Deposit is $100 per person...Final payment would be due June 14, 2004. Deposit is refundable up until June 13, 2004.

Cruise pricing is just like the stock market, rates are always subject to change with out confirmed reservation.


Pricing for Aug. 12 - Aug. 15, 2004

1 Port Canaveral, Florida ---- depart 4:30 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas arrive 10:00 AM ----
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- depart 7:00 AM
3 At Sea ---- ----
4 Port Canaveral, Florida arrive…7:00 AM

Inside Cabin: $361 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based on double occupancy)

Oceanview Cabin: $401.00 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based on double occupancy).



Cruise pricing is just like the stock market, rates are always subject to change with out confirmed reservation.

[CLSmooove]

I'll have my $100 by Thursday....

So whats up??

Where the rest of that voted for the cruise.... what ya'll gone do????:cool:

[Joi :)]

dammit, im goin...i got my dough...what is we gon do?

[SeaDuceme2]

Well next step is to pick which date....then go from there. I have a contact person at Carnival if ya wanna call with questions his name is Newell Walton 800-819-3902 Ext. 825361...Very nice guy, just tell'em...your a friend of Tonya in Va beach!

[Tastey]

Originally posted by SeaDuceme2
Well next step is to pick which date....then go from there.

Please don't start another poll to pick the date or Tee will have a fit. lol :p

I'm kidding. lol :p

That's a damn good price for a cruise, and the ship has almost everything you'd want to do on it.

[SeaDuceme2]

CTFU..girl i aint doing no mo polls on dis mofo...LOL...naw I would hope I'm correct in saying we adults, surely we can pick a damn date...(LOL to myself, heffa u no good n hell well, if folks cant decide on a location, a date aint gone make it!)...

[seductive_tee]

Originally posted by Tastey


Please don't start another poll to pick the date or Tee will have a fit. lol :p

I'm kidding. lol :p

That's a damn good price for a cruise, and the ship has almost everything you'd want to do on it.

You ain't lying......i like all the dates listed.....why, because Aug 13th is in all of them which means i'll be out cruising on my BD birthday......

Also i like these prices, and i'm sure they don't include airfare....and put me but the ocean.....

[Juicey1]

I am cruising the Carnival Fascination in June to Key West and Cozumel, MX. I have cruised the Carnival ships before and they are nice. I went to Nassau, Bahamas last year.

Well you all decide where you want to Hush and if I can afford it I will be there. I am determined to make it just like I was this past August. Ya'll had a sistah flying standby:D

[RockYoKoo]

Originally posted by SeaDuceme2
Now for the Carnival cruise sailing out of Miami on August 13:

Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, 2004

1 Miami, Florida ---- 4:00 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- 8:00 AM
3 At Sea ---- ----
4 Miami, Florida 8:00 AM ----

3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Fascination

Inside Cabin $350.98 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based on double occupancy.

Oceanview Cabin: $390.98 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based in double occupancy.


Deposit is $100 per person...Final payment would be due June 14, 2004. Deposit is refundable up until June 13, 2004.

Cruise pricing is just like the stock market, rates are always subject to change with out confirmed reservation.


Pricing for Aug. 12 - Aug. 15, 2004

1 Port Canaveral, Florida ---- depart 4:30 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas arrive 10:00 AM ----
3 Nassau, Bahamas ---- depart 7:00 AM
3 At Sea ---- ----
4 Port Canaveral, Florida arrive…7:00 AM

Inside Cabin: $361 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based on double occupancy)

Oceanview Cabin: $401.00 per person (price includes port charges and gov't taxes) prices are based on double occupancy).



Cruise pricing is just like the stock market, rates are always subject to change with out confirmed reservation.

ok who trying to share a cabin?

Raise they hand.......

LOL

:beer

[seductive_tee]

Originally posted by RockYoKoo


ok who trying to share a cabin?

Raise they hand.......

LOL

:beer

I'll share....:D roomie

[SeaDuceme2]

Originally posted by seductive_tee


You ain't lying......i like all the dates listed.....why, because Aug 13th is in all of them which means i'll be out cruising on my BD birthday......

Also i like these prices, and i'm sure they don't include airfare....and put me but the ocean.....

No the prices do not include airfare...these prices are cruise only! you can get airfare thru the cruiseline, which tends to be higher than airfare you can get thru the intranet. the only benefit to getting airfare thru the cruise line is round trip transfers are included in airfare thru cruise line.

Round trip transfers=cruise line will provide transportation from airport to pier and back to airport. You can buy transfers from the cruise line, even if you get your own air.

[HulaSista]

which ever one we all pick, will the individuals be able to book and reserve on their own if they find a cheaper rate for the SAME exact cruise?

[SeaDuceme2]

Once a decision is made on which cruise date is feasible for all, then folks can book with whomever and wherever they choose. im just giving information. Im not arranging jack!:D

[HulaSista]

the deciding factor for me is how many nights and how many ports of call? i want the most with the most.

so this is what i found i like:

The Cruise (http://www.yahoovacationstore.com/b/c/sc.asp?d=10/1/2003&d2=08/31/2004&i=845529&c=44&v=220&.l=Y&.gt=Hello!) (one of the ones you posted Sea)

[sistuhchey]

Sea, these are group rates right???

Aug 13 - Aug 16th works for me!!!

I got a $100.00 on it...send it where???

Who's booking the group??? or is it an individual thang??

I'm really excited about the cruise thing....hope everyone else is!!! it'll be a blast...especially if we get over 10 folks to participate....the more people, the more fun!!

[shtalker]

Just e-mail me about where I can send my funds now, a sistah on a budget saving for another vacation.

[RockYoKoo]

Man all I see is sold out sold out Hula Bula.....

But there are some left....looks cool :)

[HulaSista]

most of those sea posted the balcony or the suite is sold out. but you know those are smaller sets of rooms. all the other ones i'm for sure they have plenty of... so we're not booty out on it at all...

[sistuhchey]

It gives folks a day to get to Florida...and get ready to sail..

[SeaDuceme2]

The rates I posted are for Inside or oceanview cabins, these are regular rates. We as a family aint committed enough yet to do group rates, in order to get group rates we would need to be able to guarantee a minimum of 25 cabins(50 people).

The prices I listed would be run of ship cabins, meaning you would not be assigned a cabin until u board the ship. so you wont know where u are until the sail date. If you want cabin assignment up front, of course the rates are gonna be a lil higher.

If at least 3 people are willing to agree to August 13th, that can be the date and folks can start booking.

Any takers?

[Juicey1]

Aug. 13th is fine with me. As of now, I am planning on going even though I will be cruising in June. I am willing to do another cruise just so I can see my Hush family:D

Now, I gotta try to start setting a few bills aside here and there. I am also saving for my cruise in June, so this may be kinda tough:(

[SeaDuceme2]

Originally posted by Juicey1
Aug. 13th is fine with me. As of now, I am planning on going even though I will be cruising in June. I am willing to do another cruise just so I can see my Hush family:D

Now, I gotta try to start setting a few bills aside here and there. I am also saving for my cruise in June, so this may be kinda tough:(

I understand, Im doing Disney cruise in 2 weeks.

[HulaSista]

i'm sure i ain't making this no easier, but because i've already done carnival once, i was hoping to try royal carib... :(

[sistuhchey]

:) having only cruised carnival...what's the big difference???

anyone???

[CLSmooove]

Who's ready to commit right now???

If we dont get some commitments I really dont see this becoming a reality....

[Brightness]

What days of the week are those and which cruise line, location, etc. ?

Folks can't commit unless there's something definitive to commit to. . .

I see people saying what's good and what's not for them. . .I may have missed the declaration so excuse me if that's the case. . .just point me to it.

[SeaDuceme2]

Info, dates and itineraries are on on the first page of this thread

[SeaDuceme2]

Originally posted by sistuhchey
:) having only cruised carnival...what's the big difference???

anyone???

Carnival has the "Fun" Motto

Royal Caribbean- is more laid back..

All we need is 1 mo vote for August 13....Any takers??? Don't be skirred..:D

[KissableSexyShortStuff]

Aug 13 is cool with me..... When does the deposit have to be in????

[SeaDuceme2]

Looks like August 13 it is!!!



Understanding Cruise Cost

BASIC CRUISE COSTS
The "base" cost of your cruise will include your accommodations as chosen for the length of the cruise, onboard entertainment and activities, meals and use of the facilities aboard the ship.

PORT TAXES AND FEES
These are the taxes and fees charged by the various government and port authorities at the ports where your ship calls, the cruise line passes these fees along to the passengers. These typically cover the cost of docking and use of the port facilities; "parking fees" for your ship if you will. And certain government authorities impose a "head tax" on cruise passengers, which is used to maintain and improve the ports infrastructure.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
When your sights are set on an exciting cruise and sun-filled beaches, it's a drag to consider options to protect oneself against unforeseen events that may mar your expensive vacation-not to mention the additional cost.


(A) You've paid for your cruise six months out and a crisis hits: you're downsized out of a job, there's a death in the family or some other catastrophe hits so can't take that cruise. While the deadline for a "free" cancellation has passed, you may think that the cruise line will surely have a heart and waive the penalty. Wrong!


(B)Cruise lines do not waive penalties for cancelling passengers without insurance. You must expect they will strictly enforce their cancellation policies no matter how dire the circumstances. And your travel agent can do nothing.

(C)It's important to know that if a health issue arises on the cruise, you're unlikely to find medical conditions comparable to those in the U.S.: Cruise ships aren't required to conform to American medical standards. Conditions at foreign hospitals are sometimes relatively primitive by American standards.


"Pre-existing medical conditions aren't covered by cruise line travel insurance, but there are some companies that do offer insurance that does cover pre-existing conditions, such as Travel Guard or Travel Access insurance."



TYPES OF CABINS

Single: Accomodates a single person. May have a single bed or a full-size/double bed. Cruise rate for 1 person in cabin are usually double.

Double: Accomodates two people. Twin beds, double bed or queen/king.
Triple/Quad: Accomodates three or four. The third and fourth person may be accommodated on a sleeper sofa, a folding upper bed (like a bunk bed) or any combination thereof.

Inside: a cabin with no window or view

Oceanview: a cabin with an oceanview through a porthole or window.

Mini-suite: A larger oceanview cabin with separate sitting and sleeping areas.

Suite: Usually the best grade of accommodations with a separate bedroom/sleeping area, living area and sometimes a dining area, wet bar and lavish bathrooms.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK?

If you decide to wait for the last minute bargain, it’s true that you may find some great prices on certain cruises, but then again, you may find no space at all on the cruise of your dreams, or you might end up paying more than you want to because the early booking deals are all sold out.

What sells out first:
Christmas/New Years, Presidents Week in February, Spring Break Week in March, Easter Week and July/August sailings when the children are out of school. To get the space you want on the cruise and necessary air arrangements, don’t hesitate to book 9 to 11 months in advance if possible.

The remainder of February, March and April sailings usually start to fill up once the weather starts to turn cold in the Northeast and Midwest. You can usually find bargains both in advance and at the last minute. But if you want a specific type of cabin, you may consider booking as early as possible. If you’re flexible, consider waiting for a "deal" to show up.

DINING

1st(main) Seating: usually around 6pm

2nd(late): usually at 8:30PM

ATTIRE:

On 3 night cruise there is usually 1 formal night, which means you dress for dinner.

MEN: Tuxedo (only if you prefer) or Dark suit.
WOMEN: Gown, Cocktail (After 5) Dress, or Pant suit.