Update from the Horizon

[Lois R]

Hi Toni, I know Spring Training for MLB is still going on is March...the Colleges and High Schools are on a bit of a different schedule.
Wish I had known you were in Cocoa...If the tournament had been on a weekend I would have driven down to meet you [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Next up...HORIZON Sept 18th to Bermuda!

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[10s nut]

Toni...Thanks for the info. How can you NOT go with us? You live SO near the pier! I know you want that credit. Wonder if anyone has ever called X, said they were cruising in several months, wanted the credit, but wanted to book a future cruise now. Anyone out there negotiated a credit??? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif[/img]

[toni1266]

Hey 10's, I was just thinking the same thing. I checked cabins again this morning and there are plenty of cabins but I worry about there being any left in June. I sail June 19th and that's only three months prior to the September Cruise.

Toni

[Lois R]

Toni...can't hurt to ask! Maybe if you call the Captain's Club number?

Next up...HORIZON Sept 18th to Bermuda!

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[RCLforever]

Toni, What Itinerary was the Horizon on that your parents are on?

I love the Horizon Too! Did the NYC to Bermuda last summer...miss it!!

And, bad news last nite--My DH's job is going AWAY....darn bank takeovers!!!!

[toni1266]

Hi RCL.. My parents are on the twelve night repositioning cruise from Tampa to Norfolk. I believe it goes to Cozumel, Aruba, Netherlands, St. Thomas, and St. Martin, Pluse six great sea days. They'll be home on the 24th. I'm trying not to call them again, don't know that I can wait another week though.

Lois.. I will give them a call first thing Monday morning.

Toni

[MsBonine]

Hi Toni,
I'm sure you will love the Horizon. We sailed on the Zenith to Bermuda last fall. It was a younger age group than our prior two caribbean cruises. Lots of people in their 30's to 50's. We are booked on the Horizon this fall. It's an 8 nt. sailing, so we have an extra day in Bermuda. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] We have quite a large group going from Baltimore. There are 40 of us and we are in our mid 40's to mid 50's. We have a couple of teens and 20's mixed in as well.If you have any questions about Bermuda, I would be happy to try to answer them. Nancy

Century-Eastern Caribbean 11/00
Galaxy-Ultimate Caribbean 11/02
Zenith-Bermuda
10/03
Century-Western Caribbean 01/04
Horizon-Bermuda
10/04

[Seabreez]

MsBonine (Nancy) We will be cruising on the
Horizon 9/25/04 from Norfolk. Have cruised
before with Carnival & Royal Caribbean.
We need to "expand our horizons" and always
kicked around Bermuda. Booked a few days ago
the Concierge Class (Atlantic deck). Will
the added touches be worth it?? I know that is
hurricane season but hubby can't get time off
till Sept. And if the rates are lowered will
Celebrity offer credit if final pmt has been
made??
1st x with Celebrity
Horizon 9/25/04 7 day Bermuda

[Lois R]

Hi Nancy[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] good to see you again!!

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[MsBonine]

Hi Lois, good to see you again too [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]. Looks like Bermuda is a popular destination. We'll be on the same ship, just a few weeks after you. Seabreez, I'm not sure what happens if the rate drops after the final payment is made. My TA says nothing can be done in the way of a credit. I have seen others on this board that said they got a credit. I guess it just depends on your TA. Last year our Bermuda cruise fare dropped three times before we made our final payment and we saved about $300.00. Maybe we'll get lucky again this year. We have booked a concierge class room on the Atlantic deck as well. I did it mostly for the location. It's very convenient to the pool and cafe for breakfast. It looks like CC cabins have about the same amenities as the suites, but no butler. You will love Bermuda and Celebrity. It's different than your typical Caribbean cruise because you spend several days in port and the ship is more like a hotel. By the way, my hubby works in Harrisburg. Only a 1 1/2 hour commute each way [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] Nancy

Century-Eastern Caribbean 11/00
Galaxy-Ultimate Caribbean 11/02
Zenith-Bermuda
10/03
Century-Western Caribbean 01/04
Horizon-Bermuda
10/04

[4 cruisers]

Hi Nancy! Sure wish we were going with your group! Tell Mari "hi" for us! We got the cruise bug and signed up for the Splendour of the Seas when free airfare to Barcelona came up using our Delta miles!(It was going to be the exact same number of miles to take Song to Ft.Lauderdale for next Jan....we would have gone on the Century again and done the east side)! We are taking my parents for their 50th anniversary and Cody won't have to miss school. Trevor has decided not to join us (you know how THAT goes! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img]).

Happy to stay in touch!

Nanette

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=0000ff&cdt=2004;8;28;19;00;00&timezone=GMT+0100[/img]
...until our August 28, 2004 Splendour of the Seas

[Seabreez]

Nancy: Thank you for the "good review" on the
Horizon CC cabins. We booked #1078 but did it
directly with Celebrity about 8 days ago or so.
Price was $1030 and $45.55 taxes.
Is this too much?? Other web sites had the
same price. I believe these CC cabins will eventually all have balconies since I saw a pic
of one on another cruise photo site. I hope
that this upgrading will not be going on when we
cruise. Or perhaps they would be all completed
by Sept/Oct when we cruise but with cabin just
having a window and no door to balcony?????
What are your thoughts on this????
Your hubby has a long drive into our city.
Traffic can get congested at times.

Bermuda 1st X on Celebrity 9/25/04

[10s nut]

I have always found Celebrity to be the highest place to book. The website I use (I don't think I can list it)has consistently beaten most rates..Their quote is $974.45 TOTAL for CC pp.
No, the balconies will not be completed. Horizon goes to dry dock in late Oct.

[girlcruiser]

Hi Nancy,

Great to see you again I agree would love to do Bermuda this summer but too much going on. Bob and I are doing a 10 day on the Mercury in October. Really looking forward to it, say hi
to everyone from us

Margaret

[Texed]

Gosh, this group sounds like so much fun, it makes me want to book Horizon to Bermuda again! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Texed

[toni1266]

Hi Texed, I'm going to try and book tomorrow. You ought to do the same. This group is making it sound like so much fun.

Toni

[Lois R]

Oh cool[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Toni you are going to book this week? Oh right, you are calling them about your possible early credit right?
Post your results for us!!
Texed...join us too [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

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[toni1266]

Hi Lois, Yes, I'm going to call about the early credits. The more I think about it, the more I think they'll be able to help me with it. It sure seems reasonable to me. Anyway, I'd love to book that way it's done and while I'm on the Century I can book for the girls and me next summer. I'll keep you all informed. Well, I'm going to call it a night. Both my kids went to prom last night, so I didn't sleep at all. They came home bright and early and slept half the day away, but they had a good time. Tonight I'll sleep because they're back safe in their beds... Night to all [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Toni

[MsBonine]

Hi Margaret & Nanette, so good to hear from you again. Nanette, your trip sounds wonderful. I have only been to Europe once, but would love to go back. Margaret, say hi to Bob for us. We had such a great time on the Century with you guys. Seabreez, we always book our cruises with the same TA. She is a personal friend and cruises with us. I'm not sure we get the best rate,but we usually travel with the same large group so it would be awkward for us to book separately.We are booked in cabin 1076 and I think we are paying about $200.00 more than you, but our sailing is 8 nts. I would love to have a balcony for our trip to Bermuda, but I don't think they will be completed until the ship goes into drydock in Nov. I understand that one balcony is in place, but I'm not sure why they did that.I keep hoping they will add more during the spring and summer.Nancy

Century-Eastern Caribbean 11/00
Galaxy-Ultimate Caribbean 11/02
Zenith-Bermuda
10/03
Century-Western Caribbean 01/04
Horizon-Bermuda
10/04

[Seabreez]

Nancy: I will be checking for any rate decreases for the CC but I did come across a
site that has senior discounted prices on my
cruise date (9/25) but only for lower deck cabins. The balcony that was done I believe
was cabin #1074. But perhaps that cabin is
"off limits" till after all others are done.

First time on Celebrity (Horizon 9/25)
Pat - Seabreez

[Lois R]

Toni..did you book Sept 18th with us??

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[toni1266]

Hi Lois. Celebrity said No!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img] They said they can't do that because they might be offering something completely different. So I'll have to wait. I don't think it will be a problem, I keep checking the site and there are plenty of cabins available. I need to book two cabins one for my sister and I and one for my mom. My sister and I smoke ( I know I know it's bad). Anyway, I'll be paying for all of it so I'm gonna have to wait for the cruise to book it. I have so many trips this summer that every little bit will help. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Quick update from my mom and dad. I spoke with them last night and they are still having a great time. They said that they wouldn't be going to St. Martin the weather was not going to be good. Celebrity gave everyone a hundered dollars cabin credit. That pleased my parents because they weren't expecting anything. They were on their way to a formal night and they said that nice officer would be joining them for dinner again. I'm so happy for them.

Toni

[Lois R]

Toni...you are such a nice daughter and sister [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]
And you cruise in June...only 2 months away now...I bet there will be cabins available (well I hope) for our sailing too!

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