Solstice23 Posted April 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Does anyone out there know who has blocked all the suites on the Solstice on the March 14th 2010 sailing? I have booked ours a while ago, but in our group some wanted suites, I have been told a group is holding them all until July???? I thought groups could only hold suites for 30 days? Anyway if anyone could shed some light on who it is that would be great. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted April 3, 2009 Author #2 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Yes thanks I am aware of Atlantis, they have chartered 2 celebrity Ships we had been booked on previous then booted off! But normal travel agencies cannot hold suites in group space for ore then 30 days. Plus its every Category of Suites on the ship. Only way is to have private contract? This is why I am putting this question out there? Just would like to know who it is, o prepare, We have been on cruises when the CME group takes over most everything and we hated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted April 3, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted April 3, 2009 actually he is right you can type a ship name and sail date in and goggle it, I have found conferences at sea on it just now, good to know...you do not want to be on a Mar Kay cruise LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocngypz Posted April 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Suites may be held through the Incentive department with merely a deposit.. and no names until 60 days prior to sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted April 3, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Well we are pissed, because we were supposed to sail on the solstice this march and group had booked it June 2007, but then it got chartered and we were bumped. Now this year none of them can book suites....any suite all being held??? I am not happy! at least we have our sky suite but my other clients are not impressed, would still like to know who it is at some point, I just don't want some crazy convention group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica13 Posted April 3, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2009 138 views and little comment. Guess most - like myself - are biting their tongues.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted April 3, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted April 3, 2009 138 views and little comment. Guess most - like myself - are biting their tongues.:cool: LOL what are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica13 Posted April 3, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2009 LOL what are your thoughts? Just that I totally "get" what you're saying and have been stuck with large groups on board that I would have preferred to know about ahead of time. On the other hand, there are some groups I would LOVE to sail with, makes the ship more fun. However, I suppose the politically correct thing is, it's a BIG ship. And their money is as good as yours, so deal with it. Look on the bright side, at least children can't book large blocks of cabins, then we'd really be in trouble.:p I agree - I think if the industry were to notify pax of existing huge blocks of special groups, everyone else would cancel. Hence, the game of sailing roulette.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzendude Posted April 3, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Just that I totally "get" what you're saying and have been stuck with large groups on board that I would have preferred to know about ahead of time. On the other hand, there are some groups I would LOVE to sail with, makes the ship more fun. However, I suppose the politically correct thing is, it's a BIG ship. And their money is as good as yours, so deal with it. Look on the bright side, at least children can't book large blocks of cabins, then we'd really be in trouble.:p I agree - I think if the industry were to notify pax of existing huge blocks of special groups, everyone else would cancel. Hence, the game of sailing roulette.;) Would the "Bears" be one of those groups you would like to cruise with? :eek: :p Big Furry Bears!! LMAO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted April 3, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I just don't think every suite should be allowed to be held on a regular sailing, thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcitycruiser Posted April 4, 2009 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2009 You might be right about a CME, though I searched and haven't found any on Solstice for March 2010. I know the state anesthesiology society here has planned cruise meetings in the past and reserves all of the suites as well as a handful of veranda staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineDown17 Posted April 4, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I heard this one is for a national convention of toddlers.... The suites are booked for BigBird and Snuffleupagus (they need a lot of room) This sailing, adults will not be allowed in the spa, or pool areas, and Normandie will be serving happy meals only. I actually never thought about groups booking large parts of the ship.. that could be interesting. I did see a thread about a Paula Deen cruise.. I hear that all pax will use butter for sunscreen. Also, all meals will be made entirely of butter, cheese, and may-o-naise.. deep fried of course. The chair hogs will take up 2 chairs instead of one by the end of the trip.... (Not as funny as Dr Fun... I know. But I aspire.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aglaea Posted May 29, 2009 #13 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I haven't been able to check for accuracy but I heard that the suites may be for a Regional USA Conference of Little People. Again this needs confirmation but it appears it may have been booked by Matt Roloff and family and friends attending Little People Conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Fan Posted May 29, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I heard this one is for a national convention of toddlers.... The suites are booked for BigBird and Snuffleupagus (they need a lot of room) This sailing, adults will not be allowed in the spa, or pool areas, and Normandie will be serving happy meals only. I actually never thought about groups booking large parts of the ship.. that could be interesting. I did see a thread about a Paula Deen cruise.. I hear that all pax will use butter for sunscreen. Also, all meals will be made entirely of butter, cheese, and may-o-naise.. deep fried of course. The chair hogs will take up 2 chairs instead of one by the end of the trip.... (Not as funny as Dr Fun... I know. But I aspire.) Very funny - LMAO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 29, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 29, 2009 We had a large group on our last Solstice cruise--the only major inconvenience was that on the sabbath half or more of the elevators were programmed to stop at every floor--really tied things up nicely for everyone ! Other groups have been worse by monopolizing everything but sometimes it's hard to avoid them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted May 29, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I someone serious about it being little people??? where do I find this out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Mom Posted May 30, 2009 #17 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Just checked the Atlantis site and yes they have a cruise fro March 7, 2010 on the Soltice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted May 30, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Yes we know Atlantis is on it the week before, But we would like to know who is holding every Suite on the March 14th sailing, as the rest of our group has been tryingto get sky suites like us. If anyone has info or a link to the little people conference that could confirm that as an option that would be great Thanks for all the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Mom Posted May 30, 2009 #19 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Yes we know Atlantis is on it the week before, But we would like to know who is holding every Suite on the March 14th sailing, as the rest of our group has been tryingto get sky suites like us. If anyone has info or a link to the little people conference that could confirm that as an option that would be great Thanks for all the feedback It just maybe that and I don't know the itinerary.. that many will do back to back from the Atlantis group. On our Constellation I think there was an Atlantis group previous to our t/a and many and their families stayed on to cruise back to the US. Maybe they are holding onto them for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELSH WIZARDS Posted May 30, 2009 #20 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have just read through this thread and have no idea what all the nudge, nudge, wink wink, talking in code is about. ! :D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvufan Posted May 30, 2009 #21 Share Posted May 30, 2009 This is a good site to check for groups. I don't think they have the 2010 ones posted yet, but you might check back from time to time or see if you can email them. http://www.shoretrips.com/common/groups2.asp?grpsrch=GRPNAM Happy Sails to You OOOEEE :D:D Bob and Phyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice23 Posted May 30, 2009 Author #22 Share Posted May 30, 2009 thanks, I just want to know more about this possible "Little Peoples" conference if and where I can find out if they are on our ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELSH WIZARDS Posted May 30, 2009 #23 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have just read through this thread and have no idea what all the nudge, nudge, wink wink, talking in code is about. ! :D;) OK.....there we go with the code again...this time I will ask right out...Who are the " Little people " ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted May 30, 2009 #24 Share Posted May 30, 2009 OK.....there we go with the code again...this time I will ask right out...Who are the " Little people " ? There is a tv show here called "Little People, Big World". It is about a family where the mom and dad are both dwarves and they have 4 kids - 3 normal sized and 1 who is also a dwarf. There was a show last year showing the parents on an RCI cruise. They are very involved in a "Little People" association that has conventions. Here is a link. http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/lpbw/lpbw.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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