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I gotta tell you Robb, the feeling of walking on that ship and knowing you get to be there for 2 weeks is something special. It seemed like forever. I don't know about you but usually when we leave the last port I get sort of a letdown because the cruise is coming to an end. This time I knew we still had another week with different ports (except Coz of course). You and Marj are going to love it. I'm glad we did it when we did. Unfortunately, the new position I've taken at the hospital will probably preclude taking 2 weeks at a time.

Have fun!

I know exactly what you mean. After each crazies cruise I always felt sad when it was over. We are excited about this b2b because we will see some Crazies come aboard the second week. I hope that some day we can cruise together. Say hello to Princess for us.

Chiefie..

We'll be getting on when you're getting off! Sorry to miss you; we'll try to catch you next time! I'm jealous of a B2B - maybe if we ever retire we'll get to do that! Have a wonderful cruise!!

Maybe we could meet somewhere. I hate the idea of us not connecting since we will be so close..xoxoxo

Thanks folks for the replies..

How do you register for John Healds blogger cruise. I understand that register Aug 1 . Any assistance would be appreciated.

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Hi Robb! The Princess and I did a B2B on the Freedom in June. We were given a letter a day or so before the turn around day with instructions to meet at the library at 10:30. They had a nice little coffee & pastry set up there for us. After about a 30 minute wait we were escorted off the ship, through customs and back on the ship. The whole thing took less than an hour. We were given new cards, had our picture taken in front of a banner and sent on our way. It was painless. That was our first B2B and we loved it. We just hung out at the pool as the other guests arrived.

Enjoy!!

Good to hear from you guys. Hope that Princess is doing good. This will be our first b2b and Marj is looking forward to it. Thanks for the heads up. We hope that you two will join us on a Crazies get together.

Used to be that liquor bought in the Duty Free shops on board were held and delivered to your cabin the last night of the cruise.

 

Now, Carnival holds your purchase until the morning of debarkation and you have to go pick it up. For a B2B, they will hold it until the end of the second leg and you will have to go pick it up.

 

As a result, we no longer by from the Duty Free whether we are on a single or B2B cruise. Makes packing a PIA.

That's why I want to get it on the fist leg of the b2b. PIA is correct.

Technically they have to give it to you if you plan to buy on second leg. Duty allows only so much and if you had both sailings worth at end. You would have to. Claim on 2nd trip thru customs. Don't know. Do they make sure everything you say taking to the car goes? Maybe you are grabbing a bottle of wine for leg 2

That is interesting. I am getting the bottle for myself but will not open it till after we get home.

Thanks for all the replies.

Were they at the end of their 2nd leg? If so that would work, but as I said earlier there have been a few posts that reported that their booze was held till the end of the 2nd leg and they were unable to claim it at the end of the 1st leg.

The gal had completed the 1st leg and was on the way to start her second let. Thus she was able to give me the liquor that she bought on her lst leg

It has been reported here that if you are B2B they will "hold" your booze till the end of the second leg. Anyone recently had this happen?

I hope that is not true. About a year ago I had someone who was going a b2b get me some Johnny Walker Blue and she had no trouble saving it for me when I boarded..

When are you going, Robb? We'll be on the Carnival Breeze in early November. It would be great to see you again!

1st leg Oct 23-30th 2nd leg Oct 30th to Nov 6th. I will keep the ship in ship shape condition. Wish I had known that you would be on board I might have changed my sailing dates.

I am doing a b2b on Carnival Breeze. What is the procedure at the end of first week? Do we get off the ship. I will be in the same room the second week.

Thanks

Robb

My bad.. I am sailing out of San Pedro. I apologize for the confusion. I will be driving in from Phoenix.

MY BAD I am sailing out of San Pedro. I apologize for my error. I hope that you will forgive me. I have sailed out of San Pedro before so I know the area. I have booked a room at Crowne Plaza.

Where can I park my car for 15 days for a cruise from Long beach

I will be cruising out of Long Beach, CA on January 9th for 15 days. Where can I park my car during that time? Any help would be appreciated.

Lambie How come you did not get off the ship and go to Bouchart Gardens. Great view at night. Maybe it wasn't open at night yet.

I'm so glad they could enjoy Alaska!! It really is a great cruise!!! ...and knowing his card is at the Red Onion... I'm sure he loves to tell stories!!! :)

 

 

 

Yes, Taylor, they lady knew ASL and wanted to sign as another lady sung. It was truly a wonderful thing!!! She only did one song, and they BOTH were fantastic!!!

 

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OK... I should get Ketchikan up today!!! Cross your fingers... I have church and some chores, too -- and of course, NASCAR to watch... ;)

Yes he does Lambie.. Don't forget to wear Red today at Church..

THANKS!!! I'm uploading them day by day and getting to stories written... I'm glad you're enjoying them!!!

 

 

 

I don't blame you in your live of sand, sun and warm!!! But I LOVED this cruise. I really did!! ...and I'll do it again, in a heart beat!!!

 

The train trip was amazing. It was interesting and I do think we should always enjoy and be a part in what's happening... THANK YOU!!!

 

I know many cruisers to Alaska who say they never wore more than a Sweatshirt! But... I have photos that show SNOW deeper than I am tall, too!!!

 

 

 

You didn't say he or she... hummmm... Hummmmm... There are a lot of business cards... ;)

It was a guy. He and his wife were on the March cruise.

THANK YOU!!! It truly was FUN and I know you'll love your trip in 2013!!!

 

 

 

 

I just peeked into the Red Onion. I just sight seed.. sight sawed... Just peeked in! I wish I got photos... The weather was so cold and I was tired and I have no excuse except that there was just LOTS to see and LOTS to shop!!!

 

I have the rest of the after noon to still post for Skagway...

 

 

It really was wonderful and dramatic!!! The train was GREAT and I'm so glad I didn't miss it!!!

A good friend of mine business card is on the wall at the Red Onion.

I finally got to read and see your review with pictures.

Loved it thought it was magnificent as you are

Looking forward to reading more.

Another poster said it the best I noticed and I care.

Glad that everything is okay.

I started a thread about crazy people getting up at the crack of dawn to see the Conquest arrive and the leave Sunday's. This thread has blossemed into something unbelievable. Anyway we now have a group cruise on the Conquest for Sept 20, 2009. Would love to have you both join us. Give it some thought.

Robb

You are allowed to bring one bottle of wine. You can also bring your Dom P. No hard liquor though. You can bring your Dom P to the supper club but there will be a corkage fee. I would think that they would allow you to bring it early so it can be chilled.

I could be wrong.

Robb

Steve, we just finished this little website; it includes photos.

www.conquest.nimodo.net

 

We posted some photos here.

You did a great job here. Very impressed.

Robb