Brown Cafe Cruise!!!

[trplnkl]

I would think Ft.L would be much cheaper than Miami.

Tex, how are you? You haven't been keeping me in line lately.

I was thinking that it probaby would be also, however cruises sail out of there too so it may be really cloes to the same price. all we can do is some research to find out for sure.

Thanks for asking UpState, I'm getting along fairly well as long as I don't push it too far. I'm beginning to think that my career is over, but if the comp insurance would co-operate with the doctors it might make a positive difference. Frekin cheapskates.

I'll try to do better, but from what I have read, you don't need to be kept in line all that much.

 

[stevetheupsguy]

DILLIGAF Wrote:
Now, for another thought........................... who is coming in early and would anyone be interested in trying to all book in the same motel/hotel for whatever nights everyone is going to be there? We are flying in Wed or Thurs (have not made a definate decision)
My wife and I will come down Saturday morning, with a mid afternoon arrival in Lauderdale. We would be up to all go out and eat Saturday night.
I was going to confer with Amy when I made my final payment on the cruise for a good motel.

Good idea on both counts. I've given Amy a heads up on the hotel search. I told her it's time to become a BC member and post some updates and stuff.

 

[stevetheupsguy]

This from Amy.

Hi Steve, I’ve been looking into a few hotels…
I have rates for clients wanting to stay a nice, clean hotel/on the beach at a good rate in Fort Lauderdale
I also have rates for clients that want to stay in Miami by the airport / downtown by Bayside/Port or
Miami’s South Beach. Let the group know they can call or email and I will be happy to share the information.

Good news! Just got off the phone with Amy and she said the price of the group rate on the Brown Cafe cruise has dropped. The Balcony rate has dropped $50 and those that have submitted a downpayment will be credited. I only mention Balcony, because it seems like that is what most of us have chosen.

She will be emailing everyone that has made a deposit for the cruise.

 

[scratch]

There is another consideration concerning booking a hotel before a cruise. For those that are going to drive a personal car to Miami Beach, you have to have a place to park it all week. At Port Canaveral, Carnival charges over a hundred dollars to park in their lot. We stayed at a motel a mile from the ship that advertised "cruise specials". We got a room, breakfast buffet, parking, and a shuttle ride over to the dock for $129.

 

[Old International]

Thats good news on the price. I just lost my cash cow run, and now have to work just to get 8 hours. I was just looking over my paperwork for the cruise, and I have discovered it leaves from Miami. I was thinking it was Ft. Lauderdale. Now it is really important to find a good motel for the night.

 

[helenofcalifornia]

OI, if you are looking to make more money this year, switch back to package!! Lots of money there w/all the overtime everyone is getting.

 

[stevetheupsguy]

Maybe some of us can book hotel rooms as a group as well and get a better rate. I'll ask Amy.

 

[stevetheupsguy]

Here's the updated information.

7-night Western Caribbean Cruise from $581 Vacation Offer ID # CID60373 Specially Prepared for The Brown Cafe' Group Carnival Cruise Lines: Carnival Valor Ship Tour:
Overview | Statistics | Activities & Services | Staterooms | Deckplans | Cruise Line Profile | *NEW* Ship Reviews | Avid Cruiser Articles

Time to book next years vacation!! Here is a great fun, relaxing escape for April 18,2010. Join your fellow UPSERS on a exciting Carnival Caribbean Cruise.
Carnival Valor 7 Day Western Caribbean


browncafe.com Brown Cafe' Cruise Group

Group inclusions:
$50.00 onboard credit per stateroom and a bottle of house wine per cabin served either in your stateroom or at dinner.

Every one of Carnival's "Fun Ships"® is a unique floating resort designed with your fun in mind. Venture out of your spacious stateroom and experience the outdoor areas, wonderful restaurants, friendly casino, relaxing lounges, invigorating spa, exciting nightclubs and duty-free shopping. Come aboard and see for yourself.

Inside Cabin: Category 4B $580.68 per person
Outside Cabin: Category 6B $685.68 per person
Balcony Cabin: Category 8B $845.68 per person
**Grand total per person including all port charges & Gov't Fees

Tell A Friend About This Offer! Itinerary DestinationArrivalDeparture Miami
Wcities destination guide available
04/18/10 ---04/18/10 4:00 PM At Sea
04/19/10 ---04/19/10 --- Grand Cayman (George Town)
04/20/10 7:00 AM04/20/10 4:00 PM Roatan Island
04/21/10 12:00 PM04/21/10 7:00 PM Belize City
04/22/10 8:00 AM04/22/10 5:00 PM Cozumel
Wcities destination guide available
04/23/10 8:00 AM04/23/10 5:00 PM At Sea
04/24/10 ---04/24/10 --- Miami
Wcities destination guide available
04/25/10 8:00 AM04/25/10 ---Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking. Rates are capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Stateroom Description & Pricing Info#yiv363249876 .room_pricing_data td{border:1px solid #FFFFFF;margin:0px;padding:0px;}Cabin TypeOur Per Person Price4B Interior Stateroom $580.68 6B Oceanview Stateroom $685.68 8B Balcony Stateroom $845.68 Departure Date: 04/18/10Number of Nights: 7Itinerary Description: Roundtrip Miami Cruise Inclusions: 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment.
Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections.

 

[stevetheupsguy]

Here's the rest that wouldn't fit in the above post, LOL.

Available Add-Ons: Optional add ons:
Cancellation Insurance, ranging from $65.00pp up to $95.00pp.
Gratuities may be added on to your cruise rate $70.00 per person.
Ground Transportation from Miami to the ship $32.00 roundtrip per person.
Ground Transportation from Fort Lauderdale to the ship $60.00 roundtrip per person.
Please contact Amy if you would like her add any of these features to your reservation.


Offer ID:

[SIZE=+1]CID60373 [/SIZE]
Reference this number when contacting our agency so we may better serve you. Also keeping this number handy will allow you to locate this document again quickly.

Sincerely,
Amy Busby
772-286-1913
Fax: 772-288-2061
Email: [email protected]

Indian River Travel - Stuart
3481 SE Willoughby Blvd., Suite 101
Stuart, Florida 34994
www.indianrivertravel.com
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[over9five]

Steve, added those posts to the Brown Cafe Cruise Information thread!

 

[stevetheupsguy]

Thanks 9/5!

 

[dilligaf]

Thats good news on the price. I just lost my cash cow run, and now have to work just to get 8 hours. I was just looking over my paperwork for the cruise, and I have discovered it leaves from Miami. I was thinking it was Ft. Lauderdale. Now it is really important to find a good motel for the night.

OI, we decided to stay in Ft. L based on our friends recomendation. He has been to Miami and Ft. L and says that is it much safer to stay in Ft. L. I think I remember Stephen saying that it is not that far from Ft. L to the docks in Miami. Stephen?

Maybe some of us can book hotel rooms as a group as well and get a better rate. I'll ask Amy.

That would be fine with us Stephen. I have not had the chance to get back to Amy just yet and I am still waiting for Apr to become available to book airline tickets. If there are going to be quite a few of us staying in Ft. L maybe we could get a van to the docks and split the cost between everyone.

 

[dilligaf]

April is now available for booking airline reservations. 181 days to go.

 

[Old International]

I just received my notice that it's time to make the final payment. I am gonna wait until after T day, and then set the hotel room/ make the final payment at the same time.

 

[trplnkl]

they move the final payment date up a week of so, it was origianlly 02/02/10. Not really that much different. It would be cool if they lowered the price again. but I'm not counting on it.

Here is link to a site for a TRANSPORTATION company I read about on cruise critic, several people recommended them. I haven't really taken the time to research it any further.

 

[tonyexpress]

I just received my notice that it's time to make the final payment. I am gonna wait until after T day, and then set the hotel room/ make the final payment at the same time.

I believe your final payment is due at the end of Jan 2010, no need to pay it sooner unless you want to but double check with Amy just to be sure!

 

[dilligaf]

I believe your final payment is due at the end of Jan 2010, no need to pay it sooner unless you want to but double check with Amy just to be sure!

You are right Tony. Jan 25th. I just got my statement in the mail as well.

 

[stevetheupsguy]

I just picked my week in April. Anyone else pick their week yet?

 

[dilligaf]

I just picked my week in April. Anyone else pick their week yet?

We don't get to pick vacations until Jan.

 

[trplnkl]

I just picked my week in April. Anyone else pick their week yet?

yep, I picked it just in case I get well enough to go back to work.