I just got off the phone with Carnival, again. I found out some really cool news. They are putting the Ecstasy in dry dock this October and are adding more balcony cabins to her. That's not all, if you are willing to book the balcony category for these new balconies the rate is 671.77 per person and you will still get the amenities (ship board credit).
The only draw back is, there is no info on these cabins other than they are adding them to the ship. Don't know where they will be, don't know the size (probably the same size as the ocean view cabins only with a balcony added). Chris and I are going to do this. If you want to book these balconies, since it is a specialty category the full deposit of 150.00 per person will be due at the time of booking.
Let me know if your interested in booking one of these great cabins!!
I just got off the phone with the group department at Carnival. They are so pleased with how our group is doing that they have and will upgrade all our cabins up to the next category. That means that we will be on a higher deck in the ship. The cabins are all the same size except the suites, but being higher in the ship makes navigating the ship a lot easier.Not only are they going to upgrade our cabins they are also going to give us a 50.00 per cabin Ship Board Credit. This credit can be used on anything you want to buy on the ship, alcohol, gift shop, jewelry store, the casino, shore excursions and a whole lot more!
If you have never cruised and have questions on what to expect for your first time or if it's been a while since you've cruised be sure a call me for any questions.
Here is one question I've been asked so far:
(Q)Do we need to dress up for dinner?
(A)No, You can dress up if you would like to wear your evening gowns, cocktail dresses and Tuxes they will have one formal night. If you don't want to dress up...women can wear pant sets, sundresses or capri sets, items like this. Men can wear polo type shirts or button up shirts and jeans or slacks like Dockers for dinner in the dining rooms. No shorts or bathing suites are allowed in the dinning room for dinner. I guess I should also say no bathing suites are allowed in the dinning rooms at any meal but you can wear shorts for breakfast and lunches in the dinning rooms.If you really don't feel like dressing up in slacks, jeans or dresses, there will be a restaurant on board that you can dress casually (shorts, tank tops, flip flops)for dinner, they will have a salad bar, desert bar and a pizza bar and a huge buffet that has every conceivable type of food on it. There are also soft serve ice cream machines.
Be prepared to gain a little weight because there is food available all day long and well into the late night hours.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll post it on the blog. You never know, someone might be wanting to ask the same question and is just too shy.
Buzzy used his ship board credit to go to the spa. He got himself a chemical peel to get rid of all the pixelations and dinginess and got a nice relaxing massage. Buzzy will be so much whiter and brighter in his future pictures.
Good news! I got an extension on the 1st deposit date for the Reunion Cruise. It's now November 1st, 2009.
The first deposit only will have to be paid by check since I'm going to use the company credit card to hold the cabins that I don't have a deposit for yet.
Those of you who have already paid, y'all are good to go. This is only for people that have not paid yet.
So here is the latest info and FAQ's:
Carnival Cruise Lines Ecstasy
4 day Cruise
May 20th, 2010
Pricing:
$475.77 per person for an inside cabin
$525.77 per person for an ocean view cabin
prices are based on double occupancy. ** Please check with me
for any other type of pricing (triple, single…).**
Price will include all meals, coffee, tea, milk and juices. Alcoholic and carbonated beverages are additional. Prices also include nightly entertainment and daily scheduled activities. Shore excursions in Cozumel are not included. All U.S. departure taxes and Port Charges are included.
Payments:
1st Deposit Due: $25.00 per person is due by November 1st, 2009
2nd Deposit Due: $125.00 per person is due by Jan 13th, 2010
Final Payment Due No Later Than Mar 15th, 2010
I can not hold any cabins after Nov 1st. I have to return my unsold cabins back over to Carnival Cruise Lines. If you decide after Nov 1st that you want to go, I can usually add cabins to the allotment and get the same prices. That’s if the ship is not selling out and if the inventory is available. I just cannot guarantee that after Nov 1st I can get the same prices. The deposit is still just 25.00 per person. If you decide after Jan 13th, 2010 you want to go, it’s the same scenario, I can probably add a cabin on for the same price I just can’t guarantee it. After Jan 13th, 2010 the deposit will be 150.00 per person.
· You may make payments to me like a lay-a-way plan. As long as all payments are paid by their due dates.
· If you cancel before Mar 15th, 2010 your 1st and 2nd deposits are refundable.
· If you cancel after Mar 15th, 2010 up to Apr 19th, 2010, any payments that have been made will be penalized at 50%.
· Any cancellations made after Apr 20th are non refundable
· Cruise Protection is available at $65.00 per person and will cover only medical emergencies and death of immediate family member.
Tipping:
Prepaid Gratuities are available at $40.00 per person.
Flights:
If you want to fly, the closest airport is Houston/Hobby (approx 36 miles away). Transfers are available at $30.00 per person each way and if you fly into Houston/Bush the transfers are $40.00 per person each way. I can check flights for you and I will put a group discount together on American Airlines as we get closer and have enough people interested in flying in.
Pre Cruise:
I will be making hotel arrangements for anyone that would like to get to Galveston earlier than the cruise date. Lot’s of good fishing and a great beach.
Payments:
Payments can be made with cash, check, credit or debit cards.
Checks can be made out to "Gulliver's Travel Service" and mailed to the office at:
Gulliver's Travel Service
Attn: Darla Reger
2800 S Hulen St #110
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Credit or debit cards for 2nd deposits and final payments can be called in to me via phone at 888-340-7766.
Cash, please bring to the office on Hulen St. I will be in on Fridays but anyone at the office can take your cash and give you receipt.
I will need the following:
your full names as they appear on your proof of citizenship (your passport/birth certificate & drivers license).
birthdays of all passengers
how many and which type of cabins you are wanting
contact phone number and address
Proof of citizenship will be mandatory for this cruise. Proof of citizenship at this time is a VALID US passport or VALID government issued ID like a drivers license and a certified copy of your birth certificate. I would highly recommend that you get a passport since these regulations could change at any given time. It will be your responsibility to check the regulations before cruise time. Incorrect proof of citizenship will be denied boarding with no refund given on the cruise.
Call me for any questions!
Darla (Hackney) Reger (Class of 80)
Gulliver's Travel Service
888-340-7766
Please forward this blog or the info to any Azle High School Alumni you know. Thank you!!Darla (Hackney) RegerClass of 80
Hey everyone, Just got some more Buzzy vacation pictures developed. He had such a fun time on his Carnival cruise vacation.
We sure are hoping you sign up for the Azle High School Reunion. It's for classes 1976-1984 and is hosted by the class of 1980.
Buzzy on the "Twist & Shout"
Buzzy in the casino
Buzzy on the Basketball Court
Buzzy Chillin' in his cabin after a long hard day playing.
We are selling lots of cabins. I've just recently added more to the allotment and we've got until November 1st and what I don't have reserved I'll have to give back to Carnival. If I hear from you after November 1st I can probably get more cabins I just can't garuantee that I can get the same pricess.
Please contact me. Darla (Hackney) Reger (80) for any questions at 888-340-7766 or email me at darladh@yahoo.com.
Keep checking back for more info and more Buzzy vacations pics.
Darla
Disclaimer....these are pictures I have found on Carnival's Travel Agent site, they may or may not be the ship "Ecstasy". I have tried to find some fun photos to use Buzzy in. I have tried my best to use only "Ecstasy" or Cozumel pictures.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Hey Y'all,
I've already sold out of the ocean view cabin allotment I had on hold. I have added more ocean view cabins to my block of cabins for the Reunion Cruise next May. If you need a specialty type cabin like a triple, quad or a suite, be sure to call me for pricing. The prices listed on the fliers do not reflect that pricing.
We've got lots of people signing up so let's keep it up. I've been able to get an extension on the 1st deposit of November 1st, 2010.
Let's get the word out there. I'll also try to get a blurb in the Azle News and the Fort Worth Star Telegram too. We're off to a good start let's keep it up.
prices are based on double occupancy. ** Please check with me
for any other type of pricing (triple, single…).**
Price will include all meals, coffee, tea, milk and juices.Alcoholic and carbonated beverages are additional.Prices also include nightly entertainment and daily scheduled activities.Shore excursions in Cozumel are not included.All U.S. departure taxes and Port Charges are included.
Payments:
1st Deposit Due:$25.00 per person is due by Aug 27th
2nd Deposit Due: $125.00 per person is due by Jan 13th, 2010
Final Payment Due No Later Than Mar 15th, 2010
I can not hold any cabins after Nov 1st. I have to return my unsold cabins back over to Carnival Cruise Lines. If you decide after Nov 1st that you want to go, I can usually add cabins to the allotment and get the same prices. That’s if the ship is not selling out and if the inventory is available. I just cannot guarantee that after Nov 1st I can get the same prices. The deposit is still just 25.00 per person. If you decide after Jan 13th, 2010 you want to go, it’s the same scenario, I can probably add a cabin on for the same price I just can’t guarantee it. After Jan 13th, 2010 the deposit will be 150.00 per person.
·You may make payments to me like a lay-a-way plan.As long as all payments are paid by the due dates.
·If you cancel before Mar 15th, 2010 your 1st and 2nd deposits are refundable.
·If you cancel after Mar 15th, 2010 up to Apr 19th, 2010, any payments that have been made will be penalized at 50%.
·Any cancellations made after April 20th are non refundable
·Cruise Protection is available at $65.00 per person and will cover only medical emergencies and death of immediate family member.
Tipping:
Prepaid Gratuities are available at $40.00 per person.
Flights:
If you want to fly, the closest airport is Houston/Hobby (approx 36 miles away).Transfers are available at $30.00 per person each way and if you fly into Houston/Bush the transfers are $40.00 per person each way.I can check flights for you and I will put a group discount together on American Airlines as we get closer and have enough people interested in flying in.
Pre Cruise:
I will be making hotel arrangements for anyone that would like to get to Galveston earlier than the cruise date. Lot’s of good fishing and a great beach.
Payments can be made with cash, check, credit or debit cards.
Checks can be made out to "Gulliver's Travel Service" and mailed to the office at:
Gulliver's Travel Service
Attn: Darla Reger
2800 S Hulen St #110
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Credit or debit cards can be called in on the phone at 888-340-7766.
Cash, please bring to the office on Hulen St. I will be in on Fridays but anyone at the office can take your cash and give you receipt.
I will need the following:
your full names as they appear on your proof of citizenship (your passport/birth certificate & drivers license). birthdays of all passengers
which type of cabin you are wanting
contact phone number and address
Proof of citizenship will be mandatory for this cruise. Proof of citizenship at this time is a Valid US passport or Valid government issued ID like a drivers license and a certified copy of your birth certificate. I would highly recommend that you get a passport since these regulations could change at any given time. It will be your responsibility to check the regulations before cruise time. Incorrect proof of citizenship will be denied boarding with no refund given on the cruise.
Buzzy in the Lobby of the Ship...(see how big it is Liz!!!)
Okay, I finally have the reunion cruise info ready. Sorry it's taken so long.
Please pass this info along to everyone you know or have an email address for.
We are inviting Classes 1976 -1984.
The cruise is May 20th, 2010 with Carnival Cruise Lines on the Ecstasy from Galveston. It's a four day cruise from Thursday to Monday and the itinerary is as follows...
Thurs - May 20th be on the ship no later than 2:00pm. It will depart at 4:00pm from Galveston.
Fri - May 21st will be a fun day at sea. Carnival will have lots of activities around the pool and throughout the ship.
Sat - May 22nd will be all day in Cozumel. Be sure to sign up for a snorkeling trip.
Buzzy on the beach in Cozumel
Sun - May 23rd will be a fun day at sea. Carnival will have lots of activities around the pool and throughout the ship.
Buzzy in one of the lounges relaxing with a nice orange juice... ;-)
Monday - May 24th, when you wake up we will be arriving back in or already in Galveston depending on how much of a sleepy head you are.
Prices are: $475.77 per person for an inside cabin $525.77 per person for an ocean view cabin this prices do include taxes and port charges
Here are the word docs and pdf's with all the info. Please download and keep to print, pass out or attach to your emails:
Subscribe via email...When I post you get an email.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!
We are trying to update the addresses we have to make sure everyone gets the invites for the Reunions and Parties.
Please send your contact information to Tammie Rollins Jetton at class1980azle@aol.com.
If you have info on another classmate, please send that info too. We'll take all the info you have on anyone you have contact info for. Thanks! Darla Hackney Reger
Buzzy is having a great time in the pool!
