July 2005 "OFFICIAL" CC Group To Alaska!!

[Host Caroline]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Northender:
Caroline - Love the North to Alaska - The Diamond Rush is On: You wouldn't believe what words we used to use for this song as kids, had no idea what he was saying back then. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
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So do remember enough to serenade us in the karaoke lounge one night???? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img][img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

I think once we get the group together we should put these names in a poll and give everyone a week to vote???? or keep "North to Alaska - The Diamond Rush"... I'm easy (well, not [I]that[/I] kind of easy [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] )

Host Caroline
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[This message was edited by Host Caroline on 06-14-04 at 10:48 PM.]

[Host Caroline]

PRE-CRUISE HOTEL & GROUP TOURS...

How many would be intereted in a 2-night precruise package in Seattle? If there are enough I'll start on that..

Also I have a friend who brokers tours but gives really good rates.. would you prefer indivdiual options in each port or a "package" i.e.. for $200 pp you could pick from any two of four tours????? Just a thought....

Host Caroline
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[Lynda90]

We would not be interested in 2-night package or the tour packages. We live in Portland, OR and would just drive up the day before. I have a free stay in Seattle. Also, we probably won't do the "tours." This is just one opinion. However, I'm sure many others will be interested in this. I hope it would be an individual choice.

Thanks,
Lynda

[Host Caroline]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lyndabaker:
We would not be interested in 2-night package or the tour packages. We live in Portland, OR and would just drive up the day before. I have a free stay in Seattle. Also, we probably won't do the "tours." This is just one opinion. However, I'm sure many others will be interested in this. I hope it would be an individual choice.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tours, as with everything on board, would be completely indivdiual choices. I plan to "do my own thing" in Skagway and go to Emerald Lake probably BUT lots of people don't like ship tours and some might like to have some things lined up ahead of time and save some money in the proces. These tours would be booked directl with the operator at our rates and definitely not "group" tours that would have a minimum from our group that would have to go...

Host Caroline
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Sept 04-Royal Hounds Mariner of the Seas
Feb 05-Partae Pirates Carnival Miracle
One can [I]never[/I] have too many days at sea..</font>

[CruiseFever]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> How many would be intereted in a 2-night precruise package in Seattle? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure!

Happy Cruising

Chris

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[Lynda90]

Hi Caroline,

I hope I didn't come across as being negative. I travel with my Mom who is getting on in years and we basically love cruising, the entertainment and meeting new people. We sometimes don't even get off the ship, but magage to always have a great time. Looking forward to receiving your information.

Lynda

[NitaBcruising]

Caro,
Even though I would be driving up from Vancouver (Wa.!) I may be interested in a pre-cruise stay in Seattle. My cabinmate is from ND, so we would meet ahead and do the sights together!

We may also be interested in tours. Something to consider, at least! So, if it's not toooooo much trouble, we'd like to see your choices!

Thanks for all you're doing with this group! Much appreciated!

Nita

[PiperMcB]

I am definitely interested in this. I am a solo traveller--but my sister mentioned that she wanted to do an Alaska cruise--so I may be able to get her interrested as well.

Piper
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[Screwbit]

Host Caroline: If you get an option for one-night pre-cruise as well as two, that would peak our interest. Coming from the East Coast, and want to get an extra day when we get home, and can only get [I]so[/I] much time off [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]. We've been planning on the Diamond 9/3/05, but this topic has us interested enough to consider a switch.
PS-Where in NC are you? Our married kids live in the Raleigh area.
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[Firefighter's wife]

[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]That sounds good to us.We always do 2-days pre-cruise.The first day to get over travel,the
second to see some sites.We look foward to what
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[NEW YORK LADY]

Caroline,

I would like to see what you have on hotel stays for pre-cruise and also would be interested in tours as I usually book off the ship tours anyway. Just a question though about booking these tours. What is we don't make that port? Do we pay in advance and would we get a refund. Usually when I have made reservations off the ship, we paid at the dock so no worry if we missed that port.

Thanks
Jackie

[jemingway]

The 2 days in Seattle sound good to me.

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[Northender]

Caro, we would be interested in a one night stay, that is for sure. Coming from East Coast, I would want to arrive Friday afternoon or evening. Not sure if we can get an extra two days. Depending on the prices, etc. that could make a difference whether we do the tours, etc. Just checked on flights from Boston and they are quite long - 8 hours as most airlines have one stop. Would probably like to use some FF miles if possible, so just let us know the particulars when you can.

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[sensasianl]

[B]Interested in One Night Pre-cruise[/B]

Like Northender, we'll be coming from the east coast and trying to limit the number of extra vacation days we take, so flying in on Friday would be easiest for us with just one night pre-cruise option if possible as well. Thanks!

Celebrity Galaxy 3/04

[NEW YORK LADY]

Caroline, when you do get pricing please make sure to include triple rate also for a mini-suite as I would be going along with two other girls from my office and we would be splitting the suite.

Thanks
Jackie
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[srphnx]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sensasianl:
_Interested in One Night Pre-cruise_

Like Northender, we'll be coming from the east coast and trying to limit the number of extra vacation days we take, so flying in on Friday would be easiest for us with just one night pre-cruise option if possible as well. Thanks!

[B]Hi sensasianl, we joined your roll call for Sapphire in Sept 04.[/B]

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[B] Life is at it's best when your address floats [/B]
One MORE open Booking(s).
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Diamond Princess 12/04
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[sensasianl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by srphnx:

_Hi sensasianl, we joined your roll call for Sapphire in Sept 04._

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Hi srphnx,

I responded on the roll call thread as well. I see you have 5 cruises booked already this year....I'm jealous! Would be glad to have you join this cruise too--you can be our resident Alaska/Diamond expert!

Celebrity Galaxy 3/04

[srphnx]

We are on the waiting list for details, it is SO far off we can't get too involved as yet, but we do have an open booking just in case.

[B] Life is at it's best when your address floats [/B]
One MORE open Booking(s).
[B]<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>[/B]
Sapphire Princess 09/04
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
[B]<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>[/B]
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02[B]<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>[/B]
Ecstacy 09/01
[B]<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>[/B]
Century 12/97
[B]<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>[/B]
Century 9/96

[Host Caroline]

For those that asked, I will definitely check with hotels re special rate for one night pre-cruise also! Especially from East Coast I always go a day early just in case weather or those "unexpected delays" should interfere.. have never yet waved at the ship instead of from it[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Host Caroline
<font SIZE="1">[B]Join me on the beautiful Diamond Princess in July 2005 for Cruise Critic's Awesome Alaskan Adventure --You'll have a whale of a good time![/B] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Sept 04-Royal Hounds Mariner of the Seas
Feb 05-Partae Pirates Carnival Miracle
One can [I]never[/I] have too many days at sea..</font>

[daWoods]

Caroline,

Is there a chance of deals on pre and post cruise stays? We've been tossing around the idea of renting a car after this cruise and doing the coast to San Francisco. We'd probably need at least one night in Seattle to get our bearings post cruise.

Island Princess Feb. 2004
Grand Princess Feb. 2002
Norwegian Sky Feb. 2001

[scperk]

I'm very interested in this cruise also. Just need to convince my wife. She is not too sure about an Alaskan cruise. She says she just can't imagine using the words cruise and coats in the same sentence. I'll keep an eye out on this post just in case I can talk her into this one....Dennis

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[Northender]

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[Lynda90]

Hi Caroline,

When do you think we might be getting this information>

Thanks,
Lynda

[srphnx]

Info good. Info on cruising VERY good.

[B] Life is at it's best when your address floats [/B]
One MORE open Booking(s).
[B]<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>[/B]
Sapphire Princess 09/04
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
[B]<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>[/B]
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02[B]<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>[/B]
Ecstacy 09/01
[B]<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>[/B]
Century 12/97
[B]<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>[/B]
Century 9/96

[scperk]

HERE IT IS....LOL

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