truegrit Posted September 10, 2013 #926 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Crusingcouple2008, I see you are doing a private excursion to JVD. Have you been to Virgin Gorda? Which is the best to do? We are planning the Rex Resort in Antigua. I saw you mentioned the cruise line had reduced rates. I checked with our Travel Agent and we did receive a reduced rate. Thank you for letting us know. Truegrit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziq333 Posted September 14, 2013 #927 Share Posted September 14, 2013 WOOHOO I'm doin' the happy dance !!!!!!! Payed of the cruise today and only had $69 worth of exchange...much better than the $152 we would have had a month ago :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baracegirl Posted September 14, 2013 #928 Share Posted September 14, 2013 WOOHOOI'm doin' the happy dance !!!!!!! Payed of the cruise today and only had $69 worth of exchange...much better than the $152 we would have had a month ago :eek: Awesome!! I paid mine off last week too! :) Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingcouple2008 Posted September 14, 2013 Author #929 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Wow SuziQ that was the right day to pay it off for sure. Glad you got a good deal in America yesterday ;) Debbie happy for you too. We wait til the last deadline to pay ours off. Less on board credit yes, but bigger price reductions hopefully means less due. Also if the OBC is there, I ALWAYS find a way to spend it....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnvoldude Posted September 14, 2013 #930 Share Posted September 14, 2013 But Amy, just think how great that "Seaweed Body Wrap" would feel. Have you been to "Hawksbill Resort" before? We went in 2006 and took taxi to the front gate - had to walk pretty far to get to check-in and back out to gate. Policy could have changed. Nice beach (clothed - we did not venture over to the nude beach). Still looking at various excursions. Only one booked is through ship to Virgin Gorda. Watched Freedom chug out of Port Everglades last Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJinFLA00 Posted September 16, 2013 #931 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Wow , what a great roll call! We'll be joining you on the 2nd leg. We've been on the Freedom 4 times but have never done the 8 day cruise. We really like this ship. Good Times! Chris & Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandyTwister Posted September 17, 2013 #932 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I haven't posted in "forever"....but we booked this one so far ahead I had to just pretend it didn't exist or I would have gone insane. Decided it was getting close enough that I could come back on the boards and enjoy myself! To "re-introduce" us...we're Tracey and John from Edmonton, AB. We're doing both legs of this trip and can't wait to do our first ever back to back!!!:) I have to say thanks to Suzi...I couldn't find this board...and then I saw where you posted a link on another board and I found you all again! Can't wait to play LRC....we had a blast playing it on the Hawaii cruise (although we never won) but it's simply not a game we can play here in Canada...too awkward with loonies!! Can't wait until I have time to read all the posts to see what everyone is planning in ports and where everyone is staying before the cruise! And I can't wait to get to know you all.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziq333 Posted September 17, 2013 #933 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome CJinFLA...glad you came over to check in here as well :) Tracey....I have missed you...was beginning to think you guys had cancelled :( You better get busy cause there is a lot to catch up on !!! Can't wait for Feb !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandyTwister Posted September 17, 2013 #934 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Well it's been a "Red Letter Day" here....just called and saved over $900.00 on the cruises with the price drop....wooo hoooo!!!! A few more "boat drinks" for me (luckily John doesn't drink...so I have to make up for him;)) Also...we were looking at the RBC Elite Mastercard (hope I don't get in trouble for saying the name:eek:). As far as I can see it works like this (for our Canadian friends...and sorry if this has already been posted....haven't worked my way through all the posts yet). You apply for the card...it costs $99.00/year...however, for joining you get $250.00 Westjet dollars (each Westjet dollar equals 1 Canadian dollar). You earn extra Westjet dollars on purchases (small amount...1.5% of purchase) however....you also receive one "Companion Pass" per year...where any companion can fly with you for $99.00 (plus taxes, airport fees etc. of course). We're reading the fine print...but nothing bad so far...it would mean we could save $250.00 off one of our flights to Miami and the other person can fly for $99.00 (plus the $99 annual fee so $200.00). For us this is a pretty big savings...since a lot of the cost of a cruise are the flights, living in Canada. Thought I'd share in case it helps anyone else...or if anyone knows of any "fine print" we missed! If it works out today will turn into "big savings" for us...hopefully some other people too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziq333 Posted September 17, 2013 #935 Share Posted September 17, 2013 That's awesome Tracey...gotta Love those extra dod's We always fly out of either Bellingham or Seattle. Ends up saving us at least half, but usually closer to 2/3 of what the cost would be to fly out of Vancouver:eek: A few months ago we got an Alaska Airlines M/C and it to does the reward program...airmiles plus a $99 companion fare every year. We will be using that to fly to Orlando for this cruise. Staying with fellow cruisers before the sea adventure begins ;) We will have saved close to $ 900 in airfare just by flying out of Seattle, which is only a 3 hour drive from us:) Can't wait for feb to get here !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffdafla Posted September 18, 2013 #936 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I am trying to remember Dandy twister, we were on the Spirit to Hawaii also. Are you guys staying pre-cruise in Dania Beach too? We will have our own shuttle to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy6710 Posted September 19, 2013 #937 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So here I am!! My husband RealAlexD and I along with my Mum and Step-Dad will be sailing this back to back! I must say I am more excited than y'all can imagine! My mum will be celebrating her *8th birthday on February 12th. :-) We will be decorating her door!! I can't to meet some new friends! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziq333 Posted September 20, 2013 #938 Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) So here I am!! My husband RealAlexD and I along with my Mum and Step-Dad will be sailing this back to back! I must say I am more excited than y'all can imagine! My mum will be celebrating her *8th birthday on February 12th. :-) We will be decorating her door!! I can't to meet some new friends! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app Welcome Amy to our awesome group :D So glad you are joining us on this amazing cruise...How exciting for your Mom to be celebrating her 88th onboard...we will all sing happy Birthday to her ;) Hey Dan maybe check the group photo...I am pretty sure she was part of the Lei'd back gang, but may be mistaken !! Edited September 20, 2013 by Suziq333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy6710 Posted September 20, 2013 #939 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Welcome Amy to our awesome group :D So glad you are joining us on this amazing cruise...How exciting for your Mom to be celebrating her 88th onboard...we will all sing happy Birthday to her ;) Hey Dan maybe check the group photo...I am pretty sure she was part of the Lei'd back gang, but may be mistaken !! Bahaha oh she would die!! Mum will only be 58 lol let's pretend 88 though! Then everybody can tell her how GREAT she looks for her age! Lol God. I didn't even know this was a thing, cruise groups... I'm glad it is though! Cause I can't wait to meet new friends! Though I am shy and keep to my own group generally... Once I get to know you I open up a lot. :) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingcouple2008 Posted September 20, 2013 Author #940 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Bahaha oh she would die!! Mum will only be 58 lol let's pretend 88 though! Then everybody can tell her how GREAT she looks for her age! Lol God. I didn't even know this was a thing, cruise groups... I'm glad it is though! Cause I can't wait to meet new friends! Though I am shy and keep to my own group generally... Once I get to know you I open up a lot. :) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app Amy yeah yeah that's what they all say they are quiet until they meet our group... hmmmm SUZI and Tracey and Danno is our reputation preceding us? No we are not loud wild crazy obnoxious we just have a ton of fun together and a dice game everyday at 4ishh Feel free to join in any of the activities the more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziq333 Posted September 20, 2013 #941 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Bahaha oh she would die!! Mum will only be 58 lol let's pretend 88 though! Then everybody can tell her how GREAT she looks for her age! Lol God. I didn't even know this was a thing, cruise groups... I'm glad it is though! Cause I can't wait to meet new friends! Though I am shy and keep to my own group generally... Once I get to know you I open up a lot. :) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app Sorry Amy..I saw in your post the *8 so thought the star was supposeed to be another 8 :o Don't let her know it was me...we will pick some other unsuspecting to blame ;) You will LOVE this group as leader Amy says we have a TON of fun !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitality08 Posted September 20, 2013 #942 Share Posted September 20, 2013 A friend of mine may be joining us on this cruise! She's still deciding so I will update when she decides. Second question: I'm not having any luck applying my FCC. Carnival said I had to have CruCon do it. Crucon sent me a link to redeem it on line but I can't get it to submit. Advise please. Thanks. Shareese aka Vitality08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingcouple2008 Posted September 21, 2013 Author #943 Share Posted September 21, 2013 A friend of mine may be joining us on this cruise! She's still deciding so I will update when she decides. Second question: I'm not having any luck applying my FCC. Carnival said I had to have CruCon do it. Crucon sent me a link to redeem it on line but I can't get it to submit. Advise please. Thanks. Shareese aka Vitality08 Shareese if this link gets deleted then email me my email is in my signature http://www.carnival.com/cms/requestforms/futurevacationcert.html It will look like it isn't submitting, but give it a couple of days and then you should get an email from CCL that says it comes from Special Programs. That will mean they have confirmed it. Then you must specifically tell CruCon that the balance they show on your confirmation is actually 100 less and tell them to confirm the FCC themselves. Trust me I JUST did this on Monday with them and have had to do it every time with CruCon Let me know if you need help. Remember if you have a friend that books she MUST SPEAK WITH KATHRYN the official booking agent for this cruise. I JUST DONT THINK I CAN WAIT TIL FEBRUARY !!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cruisingcouple2008 Posted September 22, 2013 Author #945 Share Posted September 22, 2013 19 WEEKS UNTIL TEAM N.F.L. BOARDS THE FREEDOM FOR TWO FUN FILLED WEEKS !!! Lets start doing the HAPPY DANCE folks we are in the TEENS !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffdafla Posted September 22, 2013 #946 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'll raise my glass, D.O.D. , cheers to being in the teens. It has been a long wait from May of 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina M. Posted September 22, 2013 #947 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Just wanted to stop by and say hi to all the great people we met on the Hawaii cruise that are going with Amy and Austin again. I think about you guys a lot have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingcouple2008 Posted September 22, 2013 Author #948 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'll raise my glass, D.O.D. , cheers to being in the teens. It has been a long wait from May of 2012. Dan The Man what are you raising in that cup some Crown ???? Just wanted to stop by and say hi to all the great people we met on the Hawaii cruise that are going with Amy and Austin again. I think about you guys a lot have a great time. Christina only way to solve thinking about us is to hop on board with us !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina M. Posted September 23, 2013 #949 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Dan The Man what are you raising in that cup some Crown ???? Christina only way to solve thinking about us is to hop on board with us !! Amy, I would love to but will not have an answer until the end of November. I want to play LRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baracegirl Posted September 23, 2013 #950 Share Posted September 23, 2013 http://ftlauderdalewebcam.com/ I watched Freedom depart on Saturday!! I can't wait until February! I sure hope it gets here quickly!!:D Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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