Possible CC Cruise to Alaska??

[CruisefromNY]

We need 8 cabins to qualify as a group. We definitely qualify!

[kellywhitehills]

A few more photos of what you may possibly see..:)

Glacier Bay

Emerald Lake

The Spirit docked in Skagway

[elaina91801]

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We have more than enough..Only need 8..:)..Still as far as I am concerned the more the merrier..!

 

We need 8 cabins to qualify as a group. We definitely qualify!

Thats great news! :D

[cobraman99]

how does the group rate generally compare??:confused: vs lets say past guest

[kellywhitehills]

how does the group rate generally compare??:confused: vs lets say past guest

 

Past Guest rates are only valid for certain cruises..We were not able to use our past guest rate for Glacier Bay last Sept....To be totally honest with you I have never done a group cruise so it will be interesting to see how this all comes together..

 

Kelly

[CruisefromNY]

I have done 9 group cruises and 3 cruises just us and can tell you that we have always

done better with rates

reduced deposit

amenities like OBC and wine and/or canapes

meet new friends

see old friends

group rates at hotels if flying in early

 

The signature tells you how much we like group cruises:)

[elaina91801]

I have done 9 group cruises and 3 cruises just us and can tell you that we have always

done better with rates

reduced deposit

amenities like OBC and wine and/or canapes

meet new friends

see old friends

group rates at hotels if flying in early

 

My signature tells you haw much we like group cruises:)

I'm doing my first group cruise next month and am quite excited! Then have another in Sept of this year...but think I will love it!:D

[kellywhitehills]

I have done 9 group cruises and 3 cruises just us and can tell you that we have always

done better with rates

reduced deposit

amenities like OBC and wine and/or canapes

meet new friends

see old friends

group rates at hotels if flying in early

 

The signature tells you how much we like group cruises:)

 

How early do you usually fly in??I was thinking we might fly in a day or two early this time..

 

Kelly

[CruisefromNY]

Because we would be flying in from the East Coast we would plan to fly in two days before.

 

That gives us the evening and one full day before we cruise.

We usually fly home immediately after the cruise.:(

We may decide not to do that this time:D!

[kellywhitehills]

Because we would be flying in from the East Coast we would plan to fly in two days before.

 

That gives us the evening and one full day before we cruise.

We usually fly home immediately after the cruise.:(

We may decide not to do that this time:D!

 

This would only be a 3 and a half hour flight for us..When we flew into Vancouver last year we both thought it would be nice to explore a little..The area around the cruise ship dock looked very interesting...

 

Hows your weather up there??I was in Bingimtion However you spell it....Last November..It was snowing like crazy...We were lucky to get back through the poconos to Reading Pa..

[Luckysll]

Take it from someone who lives in this part of the world.....for an Alaska cruise out of Vancouver, you should try to come in to Vancouver at least 2 -3 days before (or plan to stay after). There is a lot to see and do.

 

And if airfare to Vancouver looks a little high, it's because you're flying "international". To save costs, consider flying into Seattle and either drive or take the Amtrak to/from Vancouver.

[Luckysll]

Do you think it would be a cruise that a 10, 11, and 16 year old would like? If so count us in 2 rooms 5 people. (depending on air fare)

 

My three grandchildren (8, 10 and 15) will be on the cruise with me in September. There is definitely things for them to do...gold panning in Juneau, the Whitepass and Yukon Railroad trip in Skagway, duck boat tour or lumberjack show in Ketchikan, and whale watching tours. If your kids are at all interested in wildlife, this is definitely a trip to do.

 

The Carnival Spirit has a great kids' program (Camp Carnival) and Club 02 for the older one. There's also an arcade onboard.

[kellywhitehills]

Take it from someone who lives in this part of the world.....for an Alaska cruise out of Vancouver, you should try to come in to Vancouver at least 2 -3 days before (or plan to stay after). There is a lot to see and do.

 

And if airfare to Vancouver looks a little high, it's because you're flying "international". To save costs, consider flying into Seattle and either drive or take the Amtrak to/from Vancouver.

 

Hey could you tell me a few must see places in Vancouver??

Kelly

[Luckysll]

Hey could you tell me a few must see places in Vancouver??

Kelly

 

Here are a few: Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Grouse Mountain. If you have more time and want to go a little further, then Whistler Mountain (where the 2010 Olympics will be held) is great even in the summer.

 

There's lots of great shopping in the downtown area, too. I usually get over to Vancouver once or twice a year for a concert or play. I love Vancouver, but it's much bigger than Victoria, so I'm always glad to get home.

[CruisefromNY]

We are Freezing, expecting the coldest weather so far this winter. Highs in the low single digits:eek::eek::eek:

 

Brutal for the next few days!

 

Looking to be cruising in about 100 days!!

[deborahjo]

We are Freezing, expecting the coldest weather so far this winter. Highs in the low single digits:eek::eek::eek:

 

Brutal for the next few days!

 

Looking to be cruising in about 100 days!!

 

 

Well it is already -9 and going for -19 tonight in Yankton, SD. Be ready here it comes.

Cruising in 100 days also. I am so ready. No wait ou will be crusing with me........LOL

[DaisyGirl55]

*grin*...Marylou...Hold out your arm......Ill give it alittle twist..:p

 

LOL! It probably won't take much of a twist to return to some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen!

 

I've seen lots of group cruises but none to Alaska that I have noticed. I hope this can really come together!

[iamausmcmom]

Add one more cabin.

 

Hubby and I are in all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

We are waiting on the prices to come out right now. So this will work out great.

[kellywhitehills]

Add one more cabin.

 

Hubby and I are in all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

We are waiting on the prices to come out right now. So this will work out great.

 

Kellywhitehills 2 couples

Cobraman 3 couples

Luckysll

Maryandlady

CruisefromNY

Deborhjo

Caltexan 3 couples

Nuttycruisegirl

Elaina91801

cruisekwazee

HeidenLauren 2 maybe 3 cabins

Daiseygirl55

Kimmimom

Letue

Idlenote 2 cabins

MexicoVic

MargaritavilleMomma 2 cabins

iamausmcmom

 

There ya go..You are officially on the list....

Now for the Alaska photo of the day.....:)

How about Eagles hitching a ride on an Iceberg

 

or seals sunning themselves on Ice

 

Or Bears eating salmon

[kellywhitehills]

Well it is already -9 and going for -19 tonight in Yankton, SD. Be ready here it comes.

Cruising in 100 days also. I am so ready. No wait ou will be crusing with me........LOL

 

Goodness gracious!...I hate to say it but we were in the 80's here....How do you all stay warm with that kind of weather!..Since I have lost weight I get cold very easy!

[LEtue]

Kellywhitehills 2 couples

Cobraman 3 couples

Luckysll

Maryandlady

CruisefromNY

Deborhjo

Caltexan 3 couples

Nuttycruisegirl

Elaina91801

cruisekwazee

HeidenLauren 2 maybe 3 cabins

Daiseygirl55

Kimmimom

Letue

Idlenote 2 cabins

MexicoVic

MargaritavilleMomma 2 cabins

iamausmcmom

 

There ya go..You are officially on the list....

Now for the Alaska photo of the day.....:)

How about Eagles hitching a ride on an Iceberg

 

or seals sunning themselves on Ice

 

Or Bears eating salmon

 

Kelly, your pictures are awesome! How did you get so close to the bear? :eek:

 

Have done two cruises to Alaska and I hope this group comes together :D

[kellywhitehills]

Kelly, your pictures are awesome! How did you get so close to the bear? :eek:

 

Have done two cruises to Alaska and I hope this group comes together :D

Linda

I have a pretty good lens...BUT that photo was taken in a wildlife sanctuary ..I would like to say it was taken in the wild but the bear was in a field behind a fence..:)

 

Kelly

[LEtue]

Linda

I have a pretty good lens...BUT that photo was taken in a wildlife sanctuary ..I would like to say it was taken in the wild but the bear was in a field behind a fence..:)

 

Kelly

 

No matter...it is still awesome! All of your photos are :D

 

It is cold enough here in FL today to make me think I'm in Alaska :eek:

[LEtue]

I forgot to mention that when I was over on the Alaska boards I saw a thread that started on Dec 13 2007 for the Sept 2, 2009 sailing on the Spirit.

 

So, maybe they open up sooner some years than I thought.....

[cruisekwazee]

I sure hope this keeps getting bigger so we can really get a good size CruiseGroup going. I told my friend and she was excited. By the way, awesome pictures. Have a great weekend.

cruisekwazee Sue