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Posted: Thu Jan 3rd, 2008 02:43 pm | 51st Post |
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Calmac wrote: The only remaining aft facing AF is the handicapped accessible one - 11654. I'm totally convinced my parents WON'T be joining us so no need to keep it for them!
I hope Phil grabed it. I like to know my neighbors  One second thought what did Tony book ?
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Posted: Thu Jan 3rd, 2008 03:00 pm | 52nd Post |
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Tony was talking about booking an AF but didn't say what he actually booked.
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Posted: Thu Jan 3rd, 2008 05:33 pm | 53rd Post |
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shoreguy wrote: Calmac wrote: The only remaining aft facing AF is the handicapped accessible one - 11654. I'm totally convinced my parents WON'T be joining us so no need to keep it for them!
I hope Phil grabed it. I like to know my neighbors One second thought what did Tony book ?
Not us, so I think it probably was Tony,
We are still thinking about an AB share but two adults in the little room will be a bit tight even when one of them is as small as Nina. We could relegate the parents to it but they deserve better after all I owe them big time for bring me up.
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Posted: Thu Jan 3rd, 2008 09:17 pm | 54th Post |
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insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: Calmac wrote: The only remaining aft facing AF is the handicapped accessible one - 11654. I'm totally convinced my parents WON'T be joining us so no need to keep it for them!
I hope Phil grabed it. I like to know my neighbors One second thought what did Tony book ?
Not us, so I think it probably was Tony,
We are still thinking about an AB share but two adults in the little room will be a bit tight even when one of them is as small as Nina. We could relegate the parents to it but they deserve better after all I owe them big time for bring me up.
I should be ok. You may need to steal a little closet space in the master. You have the lving room and balcony in fact the only time you go in the little room is to change and sleep.
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Calmac
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 04:37 pm | 55th Post |
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insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: Calmac wrote: The only remaining aft facing AF is the handicapped accessible one - 11654. I'm totally convinced my parents WON'T be joining us so no need to keep it for them!
I hope Phil grabed it. I like to know my neighbors One second thought what did Tony book ?
Not us, so I think it probably was Tony,
We are still thinking about an AB share but two adults in the little room will be a bit tight even when one of them is as small as Nina. We could relegate the parents to it but they deserve better after all I owe them big time for bring me up.
Phil, I thought you'd decided that the small bedroom was about the same size as an inside, albeit with the bed in a different arrangement? Has your Transatlantic AF put you off travelling in "only" an inside?
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 05:08 pm | 56th Post |
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I guess the party starts in Jurys Inn then on 28th
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 - Joerg, Phil and Stuart
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 05:13 pm | 57th Post |
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Calmac wrote: I guess the party starts in Jurys Inn then on 28th
:shottime:
- Joerg, Phil and Stuart
It sure will - we will be there unless all hell breaks out again.
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 05:25 pm | 58th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: Calmac wrote: I guess the party starts in Jurys Inn then on 28th
:shottime:
- Joerg, Phil and Stuart
It sure will - we will be there unless all hell breaks out again.
Hell will just have to be "put on hold" so that we can all sail together again!
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 06:03 pm | 59th Post |
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Calmac wrote: insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: Calmac wrote: The only remaining aft facing AF is the handicapped accessible one - 11654. I'm totally convinced my parents WON'T be joining us so no need to keep it for them!
I hope Phil grabed it. I like to know my neighbors One second thought what did Tony book ?
Not us, so I think it probably was Tony,
We are still thinking about an AB share but two adults in the little room will be a bit tight even when one of them is as small as Nina. We could relegate the parents to it but they deserve better after all I owe them big time for bring me up.
Phil, I thought you'd decided that the small bedroom was about the same size as an inside, albeit with the bed in a different arrangement? Has your Transatlantic AF put you off travelling in "only" an inside?
I have to say it was nice doing an AF for a TA with a lot of sea days the space is nice to have for a laid back trip, but we spent little time in the cabin when not sleeping, I think we spent more time in Cagnies, definately eating somewhere anyway.
For the future port intensive trip inside will be fine allthough I do now have a good feel for the value of something better.
There are a few things still to consider before we can commit, but the AB is big enough to make a share viable, with the 3-4pax prices($820 all cabins) the extra value is there compared to a couple of OV which are more money.
I did a cabin count this morning and of the 47 suites there are 20 left but only 5 of the 10 ABs. so this is on carefull watch while we make up our minds.
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 07:24 pm | 60th Post |
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I am looking at airfare again today.  I have a question how far out do BA or Virgin post special fares. I am not sure it is the fact the flights are over 6 months out or an increase in price for peak season.
I can book the Tampa Flights for almost $400 less on BA inside 6 months (May) Newark is the same on Continental in May but I can book the same flights with Virgin for $250 less in May.
My fear with only one nonstop option from Tampa -BA, leaving on a Friday, in peak season the fare could go up not down over time.
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Posted: Sat Jan 5th, 2008 10:51 pm | 61st Post |
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For UK to US flights the prices usually increase substantially from 1st July (+$300 per person) but you would be flying earlier than that. I'll keep an eye out for offers - I'm on various mailing lists including BA's!
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 12:30 am | 62nd Post |
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shoreguy wrote: AviatingPrivateer wrote: Hi Kids -
Nice to see the old crowd!
We've been booked on this one since the intin was opened.....aft AF.
Still undecided, though, if we will travel with NCL again......so we'll firm up closer to the sailing.
I will keep you on the list. So far we have 4 of the aft AFs with this little group here. We can own deck 11 aft and steal a butler.
Ahhhhh...my Lord High Admiral...it appears that your able administrative aide has somehow removed us from the list............the more we toss this around, the more we want to go.......but still undecied.
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 12:45 am | 63rd Post |
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AviatingPrivateer wrote: shoreguy wrote: AviatingPrivateer wrote: Hi Kids -
Nice to see the old crowd!
We've been booked on this one since the intin was opened.....aft AF.
Still undecided, though, if we will travel with NCL again......so we'll firm up closer to the sailing.
I will keep you on the list. So far we have 4 of the aft AFs with this little group here. We can own deck 11 aft and steal a butler.
Ahhhhh...my Lord High Admiral...it appears that your able administrative aide has somehow removed us from the list............the more we toss this around, the more we want to go.......but still undecied.
Your Empress - please allow me to correct the royal error. By what name shall ye be known in the darkness.
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 01:03 am | 64th Post |
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Jade June 29th 2008 Norway Roll Call
Meet and Greet – 10:30 TBD Monday June 30th.
calmac - Hilary, Stuart, & Callum Fife, Scotland
Aviating Pirate – Laurel and Charlie, beverly thrills, ca ???
ladyw - ????, Irvine,CA,USA
Budget Queen - Syracuse, New York
Bigdog49 – Jim & Patrick , FL and NJ
Rocky4ever – Petra & Joerg, Bonn, Germany
Tony @ free... Tony +2 Manchester, England
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 11:40 am | 65th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: I am looking at airfare again today. I have a question how far out do BA or Virgin post special fares. I am not sure it is the fact the flights are over 6 months out or an increase in price for peak season.
I can book the Tampa Flights for almost $400 less on BA inside 6 months (May) Newark is the same on Continental in May but I can book the same flights with Virgin for $250 less in May.
My fear with only one nonstop option from Tampa -BA, leaving on a Friday, in peak season the fare could go up not down over time.
For the JFK-LGW flight you could try http://www.flyzoom.com comes out at $681.25 to fit in with this cruise.($651.25 if you want to fly back Sun)
Tyey do florida Fort Lauderdale at $751.25 but not so convenient dates.
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 03:28 pm | 66th Post |
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insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: I am looking at airfare again today. I have a question how far out do BA or Virgin post special fares. I am not sure it is the fact the flights are over 6 months out or an increase in price for peak season.
I can book the Tampa Flights for almost $400 less on BA inside 6 months (May) Newark is the same on Continental in May but I can book the same flights with Virgin for $250 less in May.
My fear with only one nonstop option from Tampa -BA, leaving on a Friday, in peak season the fare could go up not down over time.
For the JFK-LGW flight you could try http://www.flyzoom.com comes out at $681.25 to fit in with this cruise.($651.25 if you want to fly back Sun)
Tyey do florida Fort Lauderdale at $751.25 but not so convenient dates.
Thanks for the link. I have never heard of Zoom. The prices and times are perfect. The 20 kg checked bag and 5 kg carry on represent a challage(my laptop is 3+ kg). Even with the $10 per kilo for overweight it is still a good value. Car service to JFK instread of EWR adds about $150 to my cost.
Need to do a little homework
Thanks again
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 03:34 pm | 67th Post |
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Here is a first from Zoom
We accept Visa and MasterCard in Canada and Visa, Mastercard, Switch or Delta card or Visa-Debit card in the UK. We accept personal cheques (as long as it is more than 21 days prior to your departure) and certified cheques. Please note: we do NOT accept cash. A 2% administration fee will be charged for credit card transactions.
So what do they except in the states - checks 
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 05:04 pm | 68th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: Here is a first from Zoom
We accept Visa and MasterCard in Canada and Visa, Mastercard, Switch or Delta card or Visa-Debit card in the UK. We accept personal cheques (as long as it is more than 21 days prior to your departure) and certified cheques. Please note: we do NOT accept cash. A 2% administration fee will be charged for credit card transactions.
So what do they except in the states - checks
When I used them for a work trip just stuck my Visa CC in and it went through OK
If you can get super cheap flights to Canada you may find an option that way and save the extra car costs.
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Posted: Sun Jan 6th, 2008 08:18 pm | 69th Post |
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Updated roll call
Jade June 29th 2008 to Norway Roll Call
Meet and Greet – 10:30 TBD Monday June 30th.
calmac - Hilary, Stuart, & Callum (age 12), Fife, Scotland
Flying Pirate – Laurel and Charlie, beverly thrills, ca ???
ladyw - Kathy, Bill and Danielle (age 11), Irvine,CA,USA
Budget Queen - Syracuse, New York
Bigdog49 – Jim & Patrick , FL and NJ
Rocky4ever – Petra & Joerg, Bonn, Germany
Tony @stanton19.....- Tony,Wendy, & Natalie, Manchester, England
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Posted: Wed Jan 9th, 2008 04:21 pm | 70th Post |
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Jim, this question was posted on the darkside's Cruise Air board. It might be worth a look if you haven't looked there already.
"Has anyone used,. Fly Europe dot com? I just got an AWESOPME quote from them for LAX to Barcelona. saving about 400.00 per ticket!! Flying on British airways."
No responses so far on how good/bad the site might be.
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 04:12 pm | 71st Post |
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 04:30 pm | 72nd Post |
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insidecabin wrote: I see one of the GV popped up today at the very reasonable $25kpp
I've never seen either of the GVs as available for this cruise - someone important must have changed their mind!
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 05:29 pm | 73rd Post |
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Calmac wrote: Jim, this question was posted on the darkside's Cruise Air board. It might be worth a look if you haven't looked there already.
"Has anyone used,. Fly Europe dot com? I just got an AWESOPME quote from them for LAX to Barcelona. saving about 400.00 per ticket!! Flying on British airways."
No responses so far on how good/bad the site might be.
I checked it out - prices look good but it is one of those sites that does not give you the carrier just "major European carrier" The times look imposible.
Thanks for the info.
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Posted: Sun Jan 13th, 2008 07:00 pm | 74th Post |
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The links to these photos were posted in the Northern Europe & Baltics board on the darkside. Just a little taster!
http://family.webshots.com/album/560855904TgHSJS
http://family.webshots.com/album/560861663BoHOQP?start=0
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Posted: Sun Jan 13th, 2008 10:24 pm | 75th Post |
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insidecabin wrote: I see one of the GV popped up today at the very reasonable $25kpp
Rather bizarrely the GV only shows up when you have 2 passengers. It's not showing when I enter the 3 of us. And here we were, all ready to hand over the money too NOT.
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