* CRUISE NEWSLETTER #8 -- January
12, 2006 *
Hello Everyone,
We now have our seminar schedule, it
will be on Sunday, Monday and Thursday (days at sea) from 9:00 am to 11
am in the Palm Dining Room. We will be finalizing this schedule
during the following week.
Luggage:
When you arrive in Ft. Lauderdale you will need to collect your luggage
at baggage claim. After claiming your luggage put on the luggage
tags the cruise line will provide for you. When we reach the pier
all luggage but your carry on will be taken and put through security,
then delivered to your stateroom. This is the reason for the
luggage tags with your cabin number on them.
On the last night of the cruise, the
cruise line will require that your luggage be outside your cabin by
midnight; they then put the luggage in a hold area until they unload it
from the ship. You will then collect your luggage after you
disembark on the morning of February 18th. Just a tip, as you
pack make sure that you have clothes for the morning and any toiletries
that may be needed during the night and next morning. We have
heard of people packing everything then waking up in the morning with
just their pajamas and no luggage.
We will be providing you with bright
green luggage tags that identify the luggage as yours, it also makes
spotting your luggage in the baggage claim area easier.
Activities and information
on board the ship: Each night your cabin steward will
leave an information sheet called the Princess Patter. The
Princess Patter will have all the activities and entertainment
available for the next day. It will also inform you of the dress
standard for the next night, such as formal, casual or smart
casual. Also it will let you know what time you need to be
back on board the ship during the days in port. Please keep track
of the time while in port, the ship will not wait for anyone.
Shore Excursions in Port:
You may schedule a shore excursion with the cruise line, or you are
free to explore the islands on your own. Another option would be
the shore excursions we have set up as a group. Whatever your
decision, please make sure you are back on board the ship by the time
designated by the cruise line.
Reaching you at Sea:
Your family or friends may reach you anytime by calling Princess at
1-900-329-7447. They give them the name of the ship (Caribbean
Princess), your name and stateroom number, so leave your family with
that information, however each call costs $8.95 per call, plus the cost
of the time. Calls can be very costly, therefore I recommend that
they are used for emergencies only, but each of you must decide which
works best for you.
Tipping on board:
Gratuities cost $140.00 per couple for the week. These gratuities
pay the workers who take care of you during the week, your cabin
steward, waiter and assistant waiter. These people do not make a
wage, all they earn are the tips that are paid and since they take such
good care of you, you will find that you are happy to pay them.
These charges will be added to your shipboard account each day at the
rate of $20.00 per day per couple.
We would like everyone's preference
for a dining time. The cruise line said we could have our group
together at 5:30pm or at 8:15pm. Please let us know which you
prefer, we need to let the cruise line know ASAP. We will go with
whatever the majority likes.
See you in 4 weeks!
Vickie Pearson, owner
Amber Richardson, owner
Julie Dansie, hostess
Cruise Planners
12146 South 4000 West
Riverton, UT 84065
801-446-4218
Email: cruiseplannersvp@earthlink.net
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