saw1953 Posted June 22, 2010 #376 Share Posted June 22, 2010 YIPPEE!!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!!! Can't wait to start planning and packing and OMG how am I going to stand 15 months of this. We cruised every year, sometimes twice a year from 2001 until 2007. We bought a place on the river in 2008 and we got a new dog in 2008 so we haven't cruised in three years and I'm so EXCITED I CAN"T STAND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ava_girl_123 Posted June 22, 2010 #377 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Whhhhhooooooa! YIPPPPEEEEEE! Can't wait to hear the details!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted June 22, 2010 #378 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2knight Posted June 22, 2010 #379 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hey Ward! Let us know if/when you officially book this cruise. It will be great sailing with you again! Fred (& Sarah) :) Well given the approved status I am reasonable sure I will be booking this cruise now :) Hope to see you and Sarah aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 22, 2010 Author #380 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hi everyone, Figured while we are waiting, I would get some of the general info. out of the way. This might help a bit when you see the prices and info..... Usually, Carnival will give certain cabin catagories to the group that are allowed the reduced deposit and special pricing. In the past, they have mostly included Insides and Balconies.These will also include any amenities and OBC's allotted. So, when you see the pricing for these and the catagory is what you want, remember it will be booked guaranty, if you choose reduced deposit. Once you pay the full deposit, then you can choose your cabin within the catagory you booked. If you want to book Carnival's Early Saver fare, a specific cabin or a triple, quad or suite with the group, then you have to pay the full deposit now and won't receive any Carnival amenities. You can still receive any Cruise Critic gifts. If you choose the Early Saver rates, all of the same rules apply. If you want to compare our prices with Carnival's, you can compare these to the Early Saver fare if you add on all of the port charges and govt. fees. Also, you should subtract the amount of the OBC you get from our price and you should see that our prices are better. I hope all of this is not too confusing........:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakewatcher Posted June 22, 2010 #381 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hey All,I just got the best birthday present in an email!! Everything looks real good. The bottom line is better than Carnival's site bottom line!!:eek: I have a few things to work on with Laura then I will share everything with you. PLEASE sit tight......we got it!!:D:D:D YEAH!!!!! Can't wait to hear the details!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 22, 2010 Author #382 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Don't Forget To Vote...... Here are the votes, so far. Please vote for your favorite name by Wednesday. The top 2 vote getters will then be voted upon by Friday and a new name for this soon to be group (I hope) will be born! Pride Paradise Pirates Pirates of Pride and Paradise Paradise Pirates of the Pride Bermuda Bound Pirates of the Pride XXXX The Bermuda Pride Pirates Bermuda bound Pride Pirates XXX Pirates of the Pride X Pride Bermuda Bumpers Bermuda-Bound Buccaneers XXXXXX Proud Priders The Pride Bumpers The Bumping Pride Pirates The Bermuda Bound Bumpity Bump Bumpers Bumpin it to Bermuda Pride Pirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 22, 2010 Author #383 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Here is the latest updated interested people list..... I love updating this list!! 1. Crazeecat5 (me) 2. dataz722 3. cyntil8ing 4. cruisefromNY 5. golfadj 6. patrice1 7. wakewatcher 8. beachgalMa 9. ava_girl_123 + 3 10. sanshelb 11. Tiffany1203 12. TheGrumpus 13. Marinegal 14. DebNY13 15. n2knight 16. Firetrk 17. Ren4l 18. bearnuts 19. Dawn125408 20. Hurrcane201 (Barb and Bob) 21. Martinchem 22. fchoppa 23. fletchers5 24. trptplayer22 25. princessofthesea 26. manmtnmike 27. catty 28. crusinCyndi 29. lexusangel 30. shellann 31. saw1953 + 4 cabins 32. Koval (I couldn't resist...) 33. Cruise Elf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakewatcher Posted June 22, 2010 #384 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Don't Forget To Vote...... Here are the votes, so far. Please vote for your favorite name by Wednesday. The top 2 vote getters will then be voted upon by Friday and a new name for this soon to be group (I hope) will be born! Pride Paradise Pirates Pirates of Pride and Paradise Paradise Pirates of the Pride Bermuda Bound Pirates of the Pride XXXX The Bermuda Pride Pirates Bermuda bound Pride Pirates XXXX Pirates of the Pride X Pride Bermuda Bumpers Bermuda-Bound Buccaneers XXXXXX Proud Priders The Pride Bumpers The Bumping Pride Pirates The Bermuda Bound Bumpity Bump Bumpers Bumpin it to Bermuda Pride Pirates I already voted, but I'll vote again if you want. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 22, 2010 Author #385 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I already voted, but I'll vote again if you want. ;) :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ava_girl_123 Posted June 22, 2010 #386 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Sheryl, Killing me here... When will we get the details darling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 22, 2010 Author #387 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'm so sorry Ava....I didn't mean to be a tease. I have to book first....which I will do first thing tomorrow morning. Hopefully, I can get through to the TA easily. Then I have to tell Laura that I did it. Finally, I can advertise..... I will tell you, as I said above, the prices, once the OBC is factored in, are better than Carnival's Early Saver rate. This is for the allotted cabins given to our group. Usually, they are for a few Inside and Balcony categories. ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trptplayer22 Posted June 22, 2010 #388 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Sheryl, Killing me here... When will we get the details darling? You aren't kidding. I keep hitting the refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ava_girl_123 Posted June 22, 2010 #389 Share Posted June 22, 2010 What I see now for the September 18th date is: Insides-$549 Ocean View-$629 Balconies-$639 Suites-$1,139 So what you are saying CrazyCat is that our prices will be cheaper and we will also get OBC? And if I understand correctly, we may chose our cabins once the full deposit is paid, not the entire balance? Im sorry, this would be my first CC cruise so this is all new to me.. I also read somewhere that the person that runs the CC group receives a free cabin or cabins.. And that amount gets paid back to everyone in the group? There is a certain name for it.. I have seen that thrown around on here a few times.. Do you know what I am talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 23, 2010 Author #390 Share Posted June 23, 2010 What I see now for the September 18th date is: Insides-$549 Ocean View-$629 Balconies-$639 Suites-$1,139 So what you are saying CrazyCat is that our prices will be cheaper and we will also get OBC? And if I understand correctly, we may chose our cabins once the full deposit is paid, not the entire balance? Im sorry, this would be my first CC cruise so this is all new to me.. I also read somewhere that the person that runs the CC group receives a free cabin or cabins.. And that amount gets paid back to everyone in the group? There is a certain name for it.. I have seen that thrown around on here a few times.. Do you know what I am talking about? Ok, let me take on question at a time...... The prices posted on Carnival do not include all the port charges & taxes. Also, those prices are for the lowest category within that cabin type. Usually, the group cabins are higher categories. So if you are going to book a cabin with 2 people, you would double the price of the cabin catagory, ie 4D, 8C, and add the port charges, etc. That would be your total with Carnival. Then, when our prices are posted, you would just double the price of the same cabin type and category since our prices include all port charges and fees. Then subtract the amount of the OBC, and you have our final price. Yes, you can choose your cabin once your full deposit is paid. Once I can actually post the prices, I can better explain it using the actual numbers. Depending upon how many cabins are booked with the group, the group leader may be entitled to a free berth or berths, not cabins. Whether it is divided amongst the group, is up to the group leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrice1 Posted June 23, 2010 #391 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Potentially very happy! ;) Waiting for details... Could include other passengers.......:) BTW, do I get a prize if my "cruise name" suggestion wins?:confused: Just kidding!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 23, 2010 Author #392 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Potentially very happy! ;) Waiting for details... Could include other passengers.......:) BTW, do I get a prize if my "cruise name" suggestion wins?:confused: Just kidding!:D Hey Patrice....that could be arranged!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted June 23, 2010 #393 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Depending upon how many cabins are booked with the group, the group leader may be entitled to a free berth or berths, not cabins. Whether it is divided amongst the group, is up to the group leader. is this group leader going to pass the "free berth" savings on to the group? the prices someone listed above are pretty good, but then i remembered all the prices plummet when the kiddies return to school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 23, 2010 Author #394 Share Posted June 23, 2010 is this group leader going to pass the "free berth" savings on to the group? the prices someone listed above are pretty good, but then i remembered all the prices plummet when the kiddies return to school. \ This group leader has to wait and see what happens and what is offered to her. Are you interested in joining us? Should I add your name to the list? The prices above are Carnival's prices, listed on their site. The group prices have not been posted yet. Please check back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazeecat5 Posted June 23, 2010 Author #395 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Good morning all, My call and email are in to the TA. As soon as I am booked, I can let Laura know and she will set up our Official page. Then you guys can have at it!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koval Posted June 23, 2010 #396 Share Posted June 23, 2010 is this group leader going to pass the "free berth" savings on to the group? the prices someone listed above are pretty good, but then i remembered all the prices plummet when the kiddies return to school. If you had ever been a group leader, getting a group together, using your own cash for many things up front, trying to please everyone with everything you plan, Prizes and gifts for those who do this that or the other thing, you wouldn't be asking about the free birth(s), (up to two) that may or may not be reimburse 8-10 weeks after the cruise is over. Just saying, if the Group price is good...book the cruise if it is where and when you want to go. And let the leader get what is due the leader...they put in more than a free birth is worth... They work hard to get a great prize, perks, and set up all the fun activities, so you can enjoy the deal. On that note, anything to tell us yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted June 23, 2010 #397 Share Posted June 23, 2010 If you had ever been a group leader, getting a group together, using your own cash for many things up front, trying to please everyone with everything you plan, i have, but not as a cc group. i passed the "free berth" savings off to the entire group, but i got unexpected perks on board, like daily visits from the hotel manager, daily treats in my room, a private captains reception with top of the line food and cocktails, just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koval Posted June 23, 2010 #398 Share Posted June 23, 2010 i have, but not as a cc group. i passed the "free berth" savings off to the entire group, but i got unexpected perks on board, like daily visits from the hotel manager, daily treats in my room, a private captains reception with top of the line food and cocktails, just to name a few. These too you will receive as a CC Group member. Plus the OBC and other perks that the CC Group will receive. but the Birth(s) do not get reimburse to the leader (Hopefully) until 8-10 weeks after the cruise. If you are booking 8-16 cabins for your family and friends as a group, the leader can have that birth(s)or the value split into your perks or divided, but you really don't expect that after all the leader already puts out to make this a fun CC Group Cruise, that they put out even more of there own $$ to split amongst the group, something they will not receive for at least 2 months after you all are back home. Seems like that is a little silly... So unless you are serious, I would think this line of questions is unnecessary. Good price, good cruise, book it and...have a good time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trptplayer22 Posted June 23, 2010 #399 Share Posted June 23, 2010 If you had ever been a group leader, getting a group together, using your own cash for many things up front, trying to please everyone with everything you plan, Prizes and gifts for those who do this that or the other thing, you wouldn't be asking about the free birth(s), (up to two) that may or may not be reimburse 8-10 weeks after the cruise is over. Just saying, if the Group price is good...book the cruise if it is where and when you want to go. And let the leader get what is due the leader...they put in more than a free birth is worth... They work hard to get a great prize, perks, and set up all the fun activities, so you can enjoy the deal. On that note, anything to tell us yet? Anybody that can get this many people organized deserves any thing they can get.And a BIG Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted June 23, 2010 #400 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I vote for ignoring the troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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