Christmas 2009

Looks that way, I better go vote yes in the poll

Anyone else going to join us on EOS in 2010?

Nick Needs To Know wrote:

Anyone else going to join us on EOS in 2010?

Nick you are pure evil I LOVE IT More than likely if you all book, I will too. Can't imagine a Holiday cruise without you guys!

PaddyGoesCruising wrote:

Nick Needs To Know wrote:

Anyone else going to join us on EOS in 2010?

Nick you are pure evil I LOVE IT More than likely if you all book, I will too. Can't imagine a Holiday cruise without you guys!

Hehehe Ok everyone, have a great Saturday! I'll catch up with you guys tomorrow!

Do I want to know what you guys are discussing?

Nick, you little devil!!  Derek there is a "regular" bunch that sails on Explorer of the Seas and they are very catty, not to mention a bunch of backstabbers.  I won't go into detail here but, they almost cost someone their marriage based on lies and rumors...

How horrible! No wonder you guys don't like these people!

They're a bunch of wet hens who love to gossip, put others down and build themselves up. And yes, Derek they ARE HORRIBLE!

Nina do we have discounted deposit week set up yet?

Hi Andy,

I have scheduled the sale week to start the 17th. However, I am still waiting to hear back from Cunard as to the new policies for this year and if it will still apply to both sailings since the 4th of July has dropped to less than 6 days and the Holiday being a Holiday.

Thursday is going to be such an information overload but hang in there!

How is Christmas selling so far Nina? Do I still stand a chance if I can't give an answer for a few more weeks?

The Christmas sailing is filling up quickly! In fact, I had to ask Cunard to add more space in certain categories or we would have run out! I still have several cabins in each category now that most have been increased. I will be able to hold all the current space until May 17th when I will have to reduce it down to what my business can financially afford to hold with deposit for the next year and a half.

If you like, PM me with what you think you want and I will do my best to hold it for you as long as possible.

Also remember, I can not assign or hold specific cabins without names so if you have particular needs such as a quad, triple or inside across from balcony it is very important to contact me just as soon as possible! These are the first to go (for example, there is only one quad occupancy Q5 left). And become more difficult to arrange (especially if you need a few close to each other) the more time goes by.

Hey that's great Nina! Congratulations, sounds like the group is going to be a huge success!

Hi I'm a former CC member (got banned for putting TA contact up once too often). First let me say I'm impressed that you have a Cunard group for Christmas, this in itself is EXTREMELY impressive. Secondly let me say I'm even MORE impressed with the activities and pre-cruise hotel - why they don't do things like you're planning over on CC is a complete mystery. Third, let me compliment whoever did the website for the Christmas sailing on Cunard, I love the information supplied and the photo albums are a GREAT idea. Really gives a feel for the ship and what to expect in New York at Christmas. Lastly, let me just say I'm VERY, VERY interested and have to make a few calls this coming week but, more than likely I'll be booking two to three cabins.

PS - I have a BIG MOUTH and I'll be spreading the word through my CC moles to come over here

Welcome Cruising Diva, you're in great company most of us are either current or former CC members.  Do I dare ask what your screen name was on CC?

Thanks Westchester! I'll let you guys know who I am once I know there are no CC moles lurking here, got into it really badly with LS and, don't want to get anyone else in trouble. I do see several familiar screen names on here so I already feel at home!

Welcome Cruising Diva! I'm so glad you found us! Please do spread the word, the more the merrier.

Yes, we do like to plan things in a big way! I think the pre-cruise activities are going to be half the fun and I know I am looking forward to them. It would be great if you could join us

I certainly look forward to it and again I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pre-cruise plans in Manhattan for Christmas! I'm also taking a peak at your European plans for 2010 and that's certainly something to keep in mind. Vacation time might be a little tricky for the length of time required but, I'm certainly going to keep an eye on the thread. And, hopefully make some, if not all, of the segments.

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. Had some minor surgery (appendicitis) and was down for the count for a bit.

Nina - I see bookings are open for both sailings. Do you still have cabins available for both?

I'll be in touch this week Nina. Trying to get our kids school (college) schedules through the end of 2009 was like pulling teeth! I'm glad to say December 20th is past exam time and, we're all thumbs up to go. Now the debate of a suite vs two cabins... And you know which is going to win! Do I let you know if I want the hotel now or do I wait?

Pam - So sorry! Hope you're feeling much better!

Eddie

Hi Pam! Welcome back! I'm so glad that your surgery went well and you are on the mend. I do have a few cabins left in nearly all the categories although the AAs and P2s are getting slim on both cruises.

Eddie, yes please let me know if you need a room at the hotel now. There is no need for a deposit on that just yet but I need to know for number of rooms. Also, insurance will be due at time of booking. If you need more information for suite vs two cabins just contact me with what you are considering and I will let you know what is still available.

Pam - WB, hope you're feeling better.

We're still deciding about the holidays with you. A question for the TA, how is insurance being handled and is a flat fee or scaled to pricing?

Since you are in Australia you would need to find coverage seperately. The US polices I offer would not cover you. Also, even insurance through Cunard would not be right because booking through the US it essentially treats it like an American booking. You would book the cruise and then be provided with full details to take to your insurance agent there. If you do not have a company that you regularly use then I can use one of my contacts to provide you with a recommendation.

This applies to everyone who books that is not a US or Canadian citizen.

Actually Nina, insurance is exactly the reason for me signing in. Are you using Cunard or one of the independents and, could you forward either the link or a copy of the policy to me at nicknatalejr@gmail.com

Fingers crossed, this SHOULD be it!!