tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61184827157266405472011-04-21T14:41:05.649-07:00Facts, Figures, and Plans for the first ever Letterboxing Cruise! Where boxing meets water!Mark and Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11467187163158222881noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118482715726640547.post-80392065835555630542007-05-06T11:30:00.000-07:002008-03-21T10:29:50.322-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/Rj4jlqkzGZI/AAAAAAAAARo/lQZqgWj2OIQ/s1600-h/dawn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061522161201781138" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/Rj4jlqkzGZI/AAAAAAAAARo/lQZqgWj2OIQ/s400/dawn.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p><br /><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Letterboxing on the ocean and in Bermuda!<br /></em></strong></p><p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/fleet/shipInformation.html?shipCode=DAWN">Norwegian Dawn</a><br />Sunday, June 22 to Sunday, June 29, 2008</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/fleet/itineraries.html?destinationCode=BERMUDA&amp;destinationCode=CARIBBEAN&amp;shipCode=DAWN">NYC to King's Wharf, Bermuda and back to NYC</a><br /></span></span><br /><a href="http://www.ncl.com/fstyle/">Freestyle Cruising!</a><br /></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">3</span> Room Categories from which to choose:</span> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"></span>Due to requests for balconies!</span> </p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Prices updated on June 4, 2007</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></strong></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/RkEKIqkzGbI/AAAAAAAAAR4/exgjAJIH9pc/s1600-h/DAWN_BALC_184x133.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5062338600125012402" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/RkEKIqkzGbI/AAAAAAAAAR4/exgjAJIH9pc/s320/DAWN_BALC_184x133.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> Cabin with Balcony - Category BC</span><br /></span></span>Voyage price per person: $1434 plus taxes<br />Total price per person with taxes:<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">$1721.89 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">per person</span> plus $10 per person per room per day for gratuity<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Price based on double occupancy</span><br /><br />3rd </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">passenger in same room: <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">$681.89</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">each</span> plus gratuity<br /></span>Also suggested $129 trip insurance additional - allows full refund in the event of travel delays and missing ship, illness, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/Rj4iaqkzGWI/AAAAAAAAARQ/rqAqjcxl13g/s1600-h/NCL_Oceanview_state.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061520872711592290" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/Rj4iaqkzGWI/AAAAAAAAARQ/rqAqjcxl13g/s320/NCL_Oceanview_state.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Ocean View Cabin - Category E</span><br /></span></span>Voyage price per person: $1064 plus taxes<br />Total price per person with taxes:<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">$1351.89 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">per person</span> plus $10 per person per room per day for gratuity<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Price based on double occupancy</span><br /><br /><br />3rd &amp;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">4th passengers in same room: <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">$651.89</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">each</span> plus gratuity<br /></span>Also suggested $99 trip insurance additional - allows full refund in the event of travel delays and missing ship, illness, etc.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/Rj4ijakzGXI/AAAAAAAAARY/bNjx5SmC1S8/s1600-h/dawn_135x125_InsideStateroom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061521023035447666" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_62vDkzAqW3c/Rj4ijakzGXI/AAAAAAAAARY/bNjx5SmC1S8/s320/dawn_135x125_InsideStateroom.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Inside Cabin - Category K</span></span><br />Voyage price per person: $ 904 plus taxes<br />Total price per person with taxes: <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">$1191.89 </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">per person</span> plus $10 per person per room per day gratuity<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Price based on double occupancy</span><br /><br /><br />3rd &amp; 4th passengers in same room: <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">$621.89 <span style="font-style: italic;">each</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>plus gratuity<br /></span>Also suggested $99 trip insurance additional - allows full refund in the event of travel delays and missing ship, illness, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Note:</span><br /></span>These rates are the most we will be charged. Once you register with the cruise lines, you will be asked 3 questions:<br /><br />Are you a Latitudes Member? (their frequent sailing club) - save approx $20 per person<br /><br />Are you 55 years or older?<br /><br />In what state do you reside?<br />(NCL targets certain states with special discounts to attract those residents to sail.)<br /><br />After all of this is taken into account, you will possibly get another lower price.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Other information:</span><br /></span><br />* Please email me with the following information <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">by January 2, 2008</span> the latest if you plan to go</span>:<br /><br />1) Trail names and real names of all passengers<br />2) How many in your party<br />3) How many cabins in Balcony, Ocean View or Inside in each category<br /><br /><br />* <strong>Special discounts available for airfare and transfers</strong> (from airport or large cities in the US) to get you to and from the cruise ship. (Example: Hartford to NYC shipside is $70 per person roundtrip.)<br /><br />* <strong>Special discounts</strong> for side excursions once we land in Bermuda: Glass Bottom Boat Trips, Snorkeling, etc.<br /><br />* <strong>Special complimentary 1 hour cocktail party</strong> (if we get enough rooms booked)<br /><br />* <strong>$50 per room credit</strong> to spend as you like (if we get enough rooms booked)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">What do we do after we contact you with our info?</span></span><br /><br />* You will be admitted to <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">a special Yahoo Talk List geared just for this cruise</span> where you can post questions, find a room mate, etc.<br /><br />* You will be given <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">a special URL and our group's password so you can go online and book your trip</span>. The password will allow you all of the benefits afforded our group.<br /><br />* After registering on the website, you will have to make a deposit per person. The balance of the fare is due 75 days before we sail - so not until April 2008 - gives you time to save money to pay your balance and get carving some great boxes! (<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">See "Payment Schedules" below)</span><br /><br />Rooms for 3rd and 4th passengers are limited. The cruise line told me the sooner we get those rooms reserved, the better.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Payment Schedules</span></span><br /><br />1) <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">First payment - $25 per person </span><br />Due when you register online with your passenger info, choose your room, etc - The <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">deadline has been changed to January 2, 2008</span>. Email us if you are interested!<br /><br />2) </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Second payment - $225 per person</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> 120 days prior to our departure - <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Due March 22, 2008</span><br /><br />3) <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Third and final payment - balance</span><br /> 75 days prior to our departure - <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Due April 7, 2008</span></span></p><p>Don't forget to fill out your Preregistration form at least 4 days prior to our departure. You'll find it at www.ncl.com<br /></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">NEW! </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Passport Info</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As of January 2008, laws change for US citizens cruising out of the US. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Passports are required. </span><a href="http://cruisepassport.blogspot.com/">Click here to read more</a>.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;">Bookmark and watch this webpage;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;">plenty more info to come!</span></span><br /><br /></p><p><br /><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v718/johnnylb/Skierschpinecone_edited.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />All material contained herewith<br />has been copyrighted<br />by Pinecone Productions</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6118482715726640547-8039206583555563054?l=letterboxcruise.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mark and Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11467187163158222881noreply@blogger.com