WakeLover Cruise 2009!

[wakelover]

Any takers for a WakeLover Cruise in 2009 - a 2 nighter from Southampton perhaps....??? Seems to be the port with most choice.

Any interested parties????? happysm

[millyman]

Oh my goodness....how brave are you starting this again!!!lolsmilolsmi

[millyman]

Sorry forgot to say....it would be nice but as you know i'm tied to school hols!madsmi...so will just keep watching this space to see what date you all choose.happysm

[sueB]

Like Trish.....it would have to be school holidays! giggle Are there many 2 nighters available next year Wakie? whistelsm

[wakelover]

Just for the educators amongst us I have been searching the month of July (end of June and beginning of August)

...and milly - I'm wearing a crash helmet!!!! lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

Just for the educators amongst us I have been searching the month of July (end of June and beginning of August)

...and milly - I'm wearing a crash helmet!!!! lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

Knee and elbow pads as wellgiggle

I wont commit will just go with the flow for now and see what happenshappysm

[sparkieplug24]

Oh and Wakie when I first seen this thread I thought Wakie hasnt booked another cruise has she lolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

PS IF I come can I bring a friend happysm

[Michelle T]

soconfused De Ja Vu?!?!?!?! soconfused

[wakelover]

I think I may delete this thread - perhaps I've had one too many cups of tea!!! lolsmi

How about we all meet at the local park and hire rowing boats!!!?lolsmi

[danthebiscuitman]

We would be very interested!!!!!! Especially if someone else does the rowing!!!!

No, seriously if you let us know dates etc then we would probably be interested!

[timespliters]

We would be very interested!!!!!! Especially if someone else does the rowing!!!!

No, seriously if you let us know dates etc then we would probably be interested!

so how is married life Dan ?

[sparkieplug24]

I would be interested but it would depend on dates and thingshappysm

[retep13]

would have to talk DW into going whistelsm

[wakelover]

Okay I have been doing a bit of a search.

There is an NCL 3 nighter available as follows:

Norwegian Jade

June 25th 2009
3 nights
Sails Southampton
Le Havre (for Paris)
Guernsey
Southampton

Prices start:

$399
£314

Obviously we can get discounts of these book prices.

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1637276

What do you think about the date?happysm

[Michelle T]

I can do that date x

[sueB]

Sorry...I can't tearssm Still at school then madsmi

[wakelover]

I'm hoping the teachers among us can too - I think it falls outside of school dates doesnt it????

[sueB]

Wakie finding a mini cruise in school holiday dates is hard sticksms Most of them are during term time......thus are cheaper whistelsm

I don't think there are any P&O ones that would fit in next year madsmi This year I had a choice of 2 that fitted in! happysm

Have to look at all the other companies...but PLEASE you need to go with what the majority can do ........giggle

[Cruise Fairy]

I think I may delete this thread - perhaps I've had one too many cups of tea!!! lolsmi

How about we all meet at the local park and hire rowing boats!!!?lolsmi

I know the perfect lake, if you are all up for some wild goose chasing....lolsmi

[wakelover]

Wakie finding a mini cruise in school holiday dates is hard sticksms Most of them are during term time......thus are cheaper whistelsm

I don't think there are any P&O ones that would fit in next year madsmi This year I had a choice of 2 that fitted in! happysm

Have to look at all the other companies...but PLEASE you need to go with what the majority can do ........giggleIs this not a school holiday date then? madsmi

[sueB]

I know the perfect lake, if you are all up for some wild goose chasing....lolsmi

lolsmi lolsmi

CF I can just imagine us all.....in lifejackets in little dinghies armed with fishing nets and loaves of bread! lolsmi

[sueB]

Is this not a school holiday date then? madsmi

Sadly not tearssm I have 2 weeks off end of May/beginning of June then back until mid July.......

[wakelover]

Oh for goodness sake madsmi

[wakelover]

How about this 5 dayer at the end of May http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1637268

[sueB]

Oh for goodness sake madsmi

You'd expect all the shipping companies to set their dates around what Wakelover needs wouldn't you? lolsmi

Nothing from Cunard fits in either sticksms

Wakie how about looking at the late May Bank Holiday week....there's a couple that fit in for me but not sure if they'd be suitable.....surprisesm

Here's what I've seen......

Fred. Olsen 2 nights to Antwerp from Dover 29th May...on Balmoral
RCI 4 nights to Cork from Southampton 23rd May....on IOS

Ooh and whilst I've been searching I've just found EXACTLY what I've been looking for........you know Amsterdam is high on my list of places to visit....well Fred is doing a pre Xmas one in 2009 and sailing from Dover happysm That for me is a definite "must do" happysm

[sueB]

How about this 5 dayer at the end of May http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1637268

I've just spotted that one too! happysm

[wakelover]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do;jsessionid=0000ccsY1hlQ8u06 znf9ITKpp_j:12hbiocak?packageCode=ID04Q029&sailDate=1090523&date=20092&selectedCurrencyCode=&promoType=&hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&state=

Yup - like the sound of this one too. There'll be lots of things for folks to do on this one...happysm

[sueB]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do;jsessionid=0000ccsY1hlQ8u06 znf9ITKpp_j:12hbiocak?packageCode=ID04Q029&sailDate=1090523&date=20092&selectedCurrencyCode=&promoType=&hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&state=

Yup - like the sound of this one too. There'll be lots of things for folks to do on this one...happysm

Yes that one DOES fit in with my school dates! happysm

[sparkieplug24]

Yes that one DOES fit in with my school dates! happysm

Id be interested but need to find a dog sitterhappysm

[sparkieplug24]

why not have another scoot around and then perhaps start a vote (with crash helmets at the ready) and no fighting please while Im not here tut. Its not that I dont enjoy a good fight but dont want to miss anythinglolsmi.

But seriously I will go with the flow and probably April, May, June, August would be best for me (would consider July) or even September

[Michelle T]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do;jsessionid=0000ccsY1hlQ8u06 znf9ITKpp_j:12hbiocak?packageCode=ID04Q029&sailDate=1090523&date=20092&selectedCurrencyCode=&promoType=&hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&state=

Yup - like the sound of this one too. There'll be lots of things for folks to do on this one...happysm

I'm liking this one too munchsm

AND, the best bit is - i'm home for Lil Chubbas birthday x

[Cruise Fairy]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do;jsessionid=0000ccsY1hlQ8u06 znf9ITKpp_j:12hbiocak?packageCode=ID04Q029&sailDate=1090523&date=20092&selectedCurrencyCode=&promoType=&hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&state=

Yup - like the sound of this one too. There'll be lots of things for folks to do on this one...happysm

Wow- look at the price though- 4 nights for at the cheapest $700!!
They have to do better than that...........
I got lucky with my NOS prices, $200 each for the 5 night and the 4 night,for OV and Promenade room, even plus all the extras they add on- it still only came to $1100 something for 9 nights.

[sueB]

I know what you mean about prices CF but unfortunately that's the going mini cruise rate here in the UK madsmi ........TAs will undercut the RCI price and of course there's always price dropping to get! lolsmi

[wakelover]

We will of course get prices when we know what we're doing.

Of course there's always the Isle of Wight ferry! lolsmi

[sueB]

We will of course get prices when we know what we're doing.

Of course there's always the Isle of Wight ferry! lolsmi

Oh Wakie I really want to visit the Isle of Wight! giggle How did you know? lolsmi

[Michelle T]

Oh Wakie I really want to visit the Isle of Wight! giggle How did you know? lolsmi

Please don't lets settle for the I.O.W tearssm

[wakelover]

We could always just crash round your house Michelle - all 200 members + partners/friends!!!!whistelsm

[Michelle T]

We'd have to make it at Chubbas house as hers is bigger than mine. Am sure she wont mind giggle

[millyman]

Think this cruise is an Elvis cruise...giggle


http://elvis.co.uk/


If you look you'll see a link to this years photo's taken on the IOS on May 17th which was the weekender to Cork...i think!

http://***********************************************************************************************/cruise-photos/browse/s443/elvis-party-cruise-2007-independence-of-the-seas/

[sueB]

Think this cruise is an Elvis cruise...giggle


http://elvis.co.uk/


If you look you'll see a link to this years photo's taken on the IOS on May 17th which was the weekender to Cork...i think!

http://***********************************************************************************************/cruise-photos/browse/s443/elvis-party-cruise-2007-independence-of-the-seas/

Oh Wow! I like Elvis! giggle

[millyman]

Me too!...giggle

[chavvycruiser]

whats wrong with the iow my wife was born there in fact i lived therehappysm

[retep13]

PLEASE not Elvis took DWto Memphis last year and stayed at heartbreak hotel with 24 hr elvis music tearssm

[sparkieplug24]

If you lot are doing Elvis I will just go the IOW whistelsm

[sueB]

whats wrong with the iow my wife was born there in fact i lived therehappysm

I'd love to visit the Isle of Wight.....on my list of places to visit happysm

PLEASE not Elvis took DWto Memphis last year and stayed at heartbreak hotel with 24 hr elvis music tearssm

lolsmi lolsmi lolsmi Fortunately I don't think there will be that on Indy retep!

If you lot are doing Elvis I will just go the IOW whistelsm

Donna....I would imagine that there will be an Elvis tribute act plus themed evening etc......Independence is so big I'm sure that there's plenty of alternatives if you're not an Elvis fan whistelsm

[wakelover]

I agree Sue - if there's enough of us they'll be calling it a WakeLover cruise and other folks will say "Oh I'm not going with that lot"

lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

I agree Sue - if there's enough of us they'll be calling it a WakeLover cruise and other folks will say "Oh I'm not going with that lot"

lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

and that would be THEIR loss happysm

[sueB]

and that would be THEIR loss happysm

Too right Donna! lolsmi They don't know what they'd miss! whistelsm I mean just look at us.......lolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

Too right Donna! lolsmi They don't know what they'd miss! whistelsm I mean just look at us.......lolsmi

ok well I can see why they wouldnt want to go you only have to look at the post entitled postingwhistelsm

[millyman]

ok well I can see why they wouldnt want to go you only have to look at the post entitled postingwhistelsm


surprisesm..er...i started that one!!...sticksmssticksms...giggle

[sparkieplug24]

surprisesm..er...i started that one!!...sticksmssticksms...giggle

read the last few posts its nothing to do with your original post lolsmi

[millyman]

read the last few posts its nothing to do with your original post lolsmi

I know i'm only teasing...giggle

[sparkieplug24]

I know i'm only teasing...giggle

I knew you where lolsmi

[Michelle T]

whats wrong with the iow my wife was born there in fact i lived therehappysm

Aww, nothing is wrong with the IOW - I've never cruised before (yet) and just want my first cruise to be a bit further away than what I can see from my local beach thats all giggle

If you lot are doing Elvis I will just go the IOW whistelsm

Me too lolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

Aww, nothing is wrong with the IOW - I've never cruised before (yet) and just want my first cruise to be a bit further away than what I can see from my local beach thats all giggle



Me too lolsmi

Its okay Michelle the new plan is Retep DW and the rest of the who want to do Elvis go do Elvis the rest of us will just have to find one of the other bars lolsmi. I am sure we will cope giggle

[wakelover]

Did someone say "bar"??? munchsm

[sparkieplug24]

Did someone say "bar"??? munchsm

Yep and it wasnt Chubbas lolsmi

[wakelover]

Maybe not - but I bet she's in one as I type...what say you Michelle!

[sparkieplug24]

Maybe not - but I bet she's in one as I type...what say you Michelle!

Well lets just say the bookies are refusing to take bets on that onelolsmi

[bride2b]

We would be really intrested in the cruise to Cork, its a cruise Dan and I were already thinking of doing.

[Michelle T]

Maybe not - but I bet she's in one as I type...what say you Michelle!


Definately!! lolsmi

[wakelover]

I must admit I like the idea of 4 nights.

Our 2 nighter on Ventura didnt go quickly at all - but the first night you are quite tired from travelling and then the second night you're thinking "we're getting off tomorrow" so 4 nights would be nice.

Plus I'd like to see IOS...it'll take 4 nights to photograph her lolsmi

surprisesm

[sueB]

I've only read good things about IOS so far......plus she's big enough......well just about..... to squeeze all the Wakie Crew on board! lolsmi

For those who will have to travel a fair distance 4 nights would be more worthwhile but of course 4 nights will be more expensive than 2..........tut

Also do you think there may be some people willing to share? I ask because I might be a "single" for this one......DD is at uni and DH might not be able to take time off depending on our other hols next year........Obviously if you and a partner are going that's different but I mean singles/doubles of same sex sharing......sharing 3 or 4 berth would cut costs too! whistelsm

[silver1]

My dh is 50 next year, this is on the short list of things to do to celebrate it with a group of friends (children free!) giggle

[wakelover]

sue I'm sure they'll be folks that could bunk up with you.....good idea about singles doing 3rd and 4th berth too...that would save money...

[Michelle T]

Funnily enough, when I was looking at the itinerary etc I was reading the info out and I was saying to DH, "and I will be home for Lil Chubbas birthday". His reply was - "Whats with this I I I - am I not invited?" soconfused

Errrr - NO! If anything, I imagine that i'll be joining Chubbas, unless she takes my dad............ in which case I still need a babysitter so still NO I guess lolsmi

[wakelover]

Ahhh - why dont you bring hubby and the little one for her birthday treat....then we can meet you all

[Michelle T]

Ahhh - why dont you bring hubby and the little one for her birthday treat....then we can meet you all

surprisesm surprisesm surprisesm

[sueB]

A better idea.....you do the mini cruise on your own.....return and tell DH how WONDERFUL it was and then get him to book a family one......that way you get 2 cruises! giggle

[sparkieplug24]

I've only read good things about IOS so far......plus she's big enough......well just about..... to squeeze all the Wakie Crew on board! lolsmi

For those who will have to travel a fair distance 4 nights would be more worthwhile but of course 4 nights will be more expensive than 2..........tut

Also do you think there may be some people willing to share? I ask because I might be a "single" for this one......DD is at uni and DH might not be able to take time off depending on our other hols next year........Obviously if you and a partner are going that's different but I mean singles/doubles of same sex sharing......sharing 3 or 4 berth would cut costs too! whistelsm

Well at the moment I am single no one wants to come surprisesm. I even said I would pay surprisesm and still no takerssurprisesm

[sparkieplug24]

Ahhh - why dont you bring hubby and the little one for her birthday treat....then we can meet you all

I think thats a no wakie lolsmi

[Michelle T]

Also do you think there may be some people willing to share? I ask because I might be a "single" for this one......DD is at uni and DH might not be able to take time off depending on our other hols next year........Obviously if you and a partner are going that's different but I mean singles/doubles of same sex sharing......sharing 3 or 4 berth would cut costs too! whistelsm

You could share with Lil Chubbas and Lil Man ?????

sue I'm sure they'll be folks that could bunk up with you.....good idea about singles doing 3rd and 4th berth too...that would save money...

My suggestion above is great I think x That way you can meet your cyber niece and nephew giggle

[wakelover]

My DH will be coming so the only woman he's having in his cabin is ME madsmi!!!!!

lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

[millyman]

Well at the moment I am single no one wants to come surprisesm. I even said I would pay surprisesm and still no takerssurprisesm


Go on then, i'll come with you seeing as your paying!!.....lolsmilolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

Go on then, i'll come with you seeing as your paying!!.....lolsmilolsmi

ok then the rest of you where a bit slow then you all missed outlolsmi

[Michelle T]

ok then the rest of you where a bit slow then you all missed outlolsmi

I'll definately have 'someone' with me, thats all x

[sparkieplug24]

I'll definately have 'someone' with me, thats all x

I was talking the Im paying bit I missed it too until Trish took me up on it lolsmilolsmi

[Michelle T]

I was talking the Im paying bit I missed it too until Trish took me up on it lolsmilolsmi

And I meant, I assume you'd pay for 1 person to share with you, not me and my DH & x2 kids lolsmi

How complicated this has got lolsmi

So, which cruise are we going to price up and how many are actually interested..... munchsm

[silver1]

Go on then, i'll come with you seeing as your paying!!.....lolsmilolsmi

ok then the rest of you where a bit slow then you all missed outlolsmi

Could be an expensive cruise then Donnawhistelsm lolsmilolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

Could be an expensive cruise then Donnawhistelsm lolsmilolsmi

No sorry you missed the boat Trish got in there first whistelsm

Oh and Michelle no idea what cruise I am not getting involved until it comes to crunch time I can do any obviously since I am coming from way up here the longer one would be better but it all comes down to finance happysm

[Michelle T]

Rightio then........ so - who is interested in this one:

Royal Caribbean, Independance Of The Seas
Southampton - Cork (Ireland); 23rd - 27th May 2009

Obviously, at this stage it's who could possibly attend rather than a £ issue x Once we have rough numbers am sure Wakie can get the TA onto prices / availability for us.

Goodness i'm so bossy - maybe am getting desperate for a cruise now! giggle

[millyman]

Rightio then........ so - who is interested in this one:

Royal Caribbean, Independance Of The Seas
Southampton - Cork (Ireland); 23rd - 27th May 2009

Obviously, at this stage it's who could possibly attend rather than a £ issue x Once we have rough numbers am sure Wakie can get the TA onto prices / availability for us.

Goodness i'm so bossy - maybe am getting desperate for a cruise now! giggle

lolsmi...it's your TA skills coming back!

[sparkieplug24]

Rightio then........ so - who is interested in this one:

Royal Caribbean, Independance Of The Seas
Southampton - Cork (Ireland); 23rd - 27th May 2009

Obviously, at this stage it's who could possibly attend rather than a £ issue x Once we have rough numbers am sure Wakie can get the TA onto prices / availability for us.

Goodness i'm so bossy - maybe am getting desperate for a cruise now! giggle

ME ME ME ME ME ME although I dont know how I am paying for it BUT I will be there (I hope giggle)

[millyman]

Radio 2 are talking about this ship & cruising atm!!1

[retep13]

have slid the subject in and given hints to DW

[sparkieplug24]

have slid the subject in and given hints to DW

ANDhappysm

[retep13]

ANDhappysm
To early to say yet. got to take it slowly.

[sueB]

Well I'd love to go......sorry to have missed your offer Donna tearssm We could always share if no one wants to go with you your end as it could just be me on my own and I can't afford a single supplement surprisesm

[sparkieplug24]

Well I'd love to go......sorry to have missed your offer Donna tearssm We could always share if no one wants to go with you your end as it could just be me on my own and I can't afford a single supplement surprisesm

Me neither but if I come and bring someone it will be another female who would be coming so you could still share happysm

[wakelover]

Well we are defo interested in it for the following reasons:

1) I want to sail on Independence of the Seas
2) We have never been to Ireland
3) DH will go for the buffets
4) Casino, food, booze, shopping
5) Its 4 nights
6) Its a cruise
7) Did I mention its a cruise?

Plus - I guess there'll be some folks on board that we might want to meet from a forum we belong to...I guess whistelsm

lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

[sparkieplug24]

Well we are defo interested in it for the following reasons:

1) I want to sail on Independence of the Seas
2) We have never been to Ireland
3) DH will go for the buffets
4) Casino, food, booze, shopping
5) Its 4 nights
6) Its a cruise
7) Did I mention its a cruise?

Plus - I guess there'll be some folks on board that we might want to meet from a forum we belong to...I guess whistelsm

lolsmilolsmilolsmilolsmi

Oh no one said that the folks from CC where going I really cant wait nowwhistelsm


I want to do this one is this the one from Dover

[wakelover]

I meant you lot silly tut

[sueB]

I want to do this one is this the one from Dover

No it's from Southampton Donna.......it's one I found on the search of mini cruises that fits in with my school dates! giggle It sounds good though doesn't it? whistelsm

[sparkieplug24]

No it's from Southampton Donna.......it's one I found on the search of mini cruises that fits in with my school dates! giggle It sounds good though doesn't it? whistelsm

Thats what I meant tut

anyway so what we all thinking about this then I like it I want to go happysm

[sparkieplug24]

I meant you lot silly tut

Oh right its just I was under then impression earlier that someone had recommended you join CC whistelsm

[Michelle T]

lolsmi...it's your TA skills coming back!

It could be giggle

I'm so excited!!! huffsm huffsm huffsm

[sparkieplug24]

It could be giggle

I'm so excited!!! huffsm huffsm huffsm

me 2

[wakelover]

Where's Wendy for goodness sake....is she not coming tearssm

Anyone else interested in finding out more...?happysm

[Michelle T]

Anyone else interested in finding out more...?happysm

Hell yeah!

[sueB]

I'm not sure if she'll be away then on one of her cruises ...I'm sure it's in May.......she did ask where the thread was the other day and I did point her in this direction..... surprisesm

[retep13]

interested in more details

[wakelover]

How odd

royalcaribbean.com showing £361 inside cabin
royalcaribbean.co.uk showing £648 inside cabin

Same cruise

surprisesm

[sueB]

How odd

royalcaribbean.com showing £361 inside cabin
royalcaribbean.co.uk showing £648 inside cabin

Same cruise

surprisesm

You know Americans get better deals than us! lolsmi

[Michelle T]

I got £361 pp, can't wait to book giggle

[Cruise Fairy]

How odd

royalcaribbean.com showing £361 inside cabin
royalcaribbean.co.uk showing £648 inside cabin

Same cruise

surprisesm

What a ripoff- book through a US agent. Lots do.
I see Vacationstogo.com mentioned a lot.

[Michelle T]

I have been monitoring prices of the 'suggested' cruise and tonight, I phoned Royal Caribbean surprisesm The girl I spoke with, Lisa, says the availability is not great (they all say that) but a guaranteed inside stateroom, based on 2 sharing is £470.60p per person surprisesm surprisesm surprisesm

[sueB]

That's it we've got to do IOS as our Wakie mini cruise! Have you all read TS's reviews? happysm

http://***********************************************************************************************/cruise-reviews/read/review_s6999/

http://community.webshots.com/user/jamesraymondcox?vhost=community&action=publicAlbums

[sueB]

I have been monitoring prices of the 'suggested' cruise and tonight, I phoned Royal Caribbean surprisesm The girl I spoke with, Lisa, says the availability is not great (they all say that) but a guaranteed inside stateroom, based on 2 sharing is £470.60p per person surprisesm surprisesm surprisesm

TAs are usually 10% lower......Cruisekings quoted me £425 plus free car parking a few days ago when I enquired.....and was told there was lots of availability surprisesm

Wakie have you done any more research for us? hugsmi

[wakelover]

How many are interested please....I seem to have lost my poll soconfused

[sueB]

Wakie.....I found your poll but not many on there! tearssm

I would LOVE to do this cruise.......trying to get DH to say yes/no......if someone wants to share with me then I'll leave him behind lolsmi

[Michelle T]

Me, me, me! I wanna come happysm giggle

[sueB]

Me, me, me! I wanna come happysm giggle

Well that's 2 of us! hugsmi

[sparkieplug24]

can I come (no idea where we are going but) so come on can I hugsmi

[sueB]

Er.....I think it's Cork! giggle

Donna are you bringing a friend? giggle

That's 3 of us now! hugsmi

[danthebiscuitman]

I think we are still interested, keep us informed!

[retep13]

ideal cruising are showing from £388 for this.

[wakelover]

Is June convenient for folks - how about the 25th????? not sure whether this fits with the teachers or nothappysm

This is the reason I ask - predominantly because of the prices....!!!!

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1637276

[wakelover]

Will get prices for the IOS tomorrow too - the May one.

[Chubbas Nanny]

Wow...good prices on the Jade (shame its Paris giggle), I can do either dates and Im happy to go with the majority happysm

[millyman]

Is June convenient for folks - how about the 25th????? not sure whether this fits with the teachers or nothappysm

This is the reason I ask - predominantly because of the prices....!!!!

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1637276


Wakie, i'm in school on the 25th but i probably won't be going anyway as i'm looking at a week in Greece during the may holiday....so please don't work around me!

I think Sue will be in school on the 25th too!

[wakelover]

Okay milly thanks for letting me know bighug

[sueB]

Wakie as Trish said I'm at school 25th June....still a few weeks before the end of term huff

Price looks good though for NCL.....I can see why you're tempted. Royal Caribbean's seems high but of course it's for 4 nights and over a Bank Holiday......BUT.......there's always price dropping! whistlesm

[wakelover]

I must admit I do like the idea of 4 nights. Two nights is lovely ... but you dont really relax into it if you know what I mean... plus seeing the IOS would be super. Will do some ringing around tomorrow...

[sueB]

Yes 2 nights is very short! Plus 4 nights means more time together! bighug

[Michelle T]

I will go with the flow people x happysm Either cruise is good for me x
Both have pro's and con's.........

[Michelle T]

WOW - I'm in love...............

[wakelover]

Any reason for that announcement Michelle? giggle

[Michelle T]

Any reason for that announcement Michelle? giggle

Yes - I was checking out the Jade. The Villa Suites happysm WOW - They have hot-tubs!! giggle

[sparkieplug24]

what goes on here I dont know I go away for a few weeks and you lot a planning a cruise roflmao

[wakelover]

Yes - I was checking out the Jade. The Villa Suites happysm WOW - They have hot-tubs!! giggle
Just getting some prices now for both cruises....

[Michelle T]

Just getting some prices now for both cruises....

confusedsmi Excited!! confusedsmi

[wakelover]

Okay - here are some prices
__________________________________________________ _________________

ROYAL CARIBBEAN
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEA
May 23rd 2009
4 nights
Southampton
Cork (overnight)
Cork
Day at Sea
Southampton

Inside £415pp (+£19 grats) (NOTE: website showing £700pp surprisesmi)
Outside £589pp (+£19 grats)
Balcony £685pp (+£19 grats)
Junior Suite £995pp (+ ??? grats)
CRUISE DETAILS (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/live_pricing/index.php?action=cruiseDetails&cruise=841&cruise_type=asu)

__________________________________________________ ________________________

NCL Cruises
NORWEGIAN JADE
June 25th 2009
3 nights
Southampton
Paris (Le Harve)
Guernsey
Southampton

Inside £299 pp
Outside £409 pp
Balcony £499 pp
Mini Suite £669 pp
(Grats included)

__________________________________________________ _______________________

These quotes are from our contact at The Cruise Store (you will need to contact this person to get these prices)
Deposit will be £100 pp

What does everyone think....?

[Michelle T]

I must say, i'm quite keen to travel on NCL Jade happysm
The IOS means I travel home on Lil Chubbas birthday which is tearssm, the Jade is around both mine and my mums birthday which is happysm

However, I want to meet up with as many of the Wakie Crew as possible so ............... blushredsm

[sueB]

Thanks for the info Wakie......as I've said before I can't do the Jade one....at school then huff

I can do IOS as it's during my hols.....however I need to find someone to share with......surprisesmi

[wakelover]

NCL Jade
29th May 2009
2 nights
Southampton
Guernsey
Southampton

This is book price NOT QUOTED FROM TA

Insides starting at £211 pp

Details here... (https://seaweb.it.ncl.com/sw/InitGuest.do?sessionId=7A7A612F-9294-4AE9-B139-CB0C6CAED844&extId=A77668640000011B31B660F1000000BC&r=consumer)

[wakelover]

PO Cruises
Arcadia
31 Oct 2009
2 nights

Book Price (NOT QUOTED BY TA YET)

Inside Cabins starting at £198 (+add ons)

Southampton
Bruges
Southampton

Details here.... (http://www.pocruises.com/Cruises/J918/Overview.axd)

[sueB]

NCL Jade
29th May 2009
2 nights
Southampton
Guernsey
Southampton

This is book price NOT QUOTED FROM TA

Insides starting at £211 pp

Details here... (https://seaweb.it.ncl.com/sw/InitGuest.do?sessionId=7A7A612F-9294-4AE9-B139-CB0C6CAED844&extId=A77668640000011B31B660F1000000BC&r=consumer)

Could do this one! happysm

PO Cruises
Arcadia
31 Oct 2009
2 nights

Book Price (NOT QUOTED BY TA YET)

Inside Cabins starting at £198 (+add ons)

Southampton
Bruges
Southampton

Details here.... (http://www.pocruises.com/Cruises/J918/Overview.axd)

Not this one though......arrives back on a Monday.....at school that day! huff

[wendylovescruising]

Thanks for the info Wakie......as I've said before I can't do the Jade one....at school then huff

I can do IOS as it's during my hols.....however I need to find someone to share with......surprisesmi

I Could Sharehappysm , depending on dates giggle

[sueB]

I Could Sharehappysm , depending on dates giggle

Ooh! bighug

Need to know what Donna wants/hopes to do as well.....I know she said her mum wasn't prepared to travel to Southampton for a mini cruise.

Wendy when are you away next year? munchessm Got confused because you've no tickers now! whistlesm

[wendylovescruising]

Ooh! bighug

Need to know what Donna wants/hopes to do as well.....I know she said her mum wasn't prepared to travel to Southampton for a mini cruise.

Wendy when are you away next year? munchessm Got confused because you've no tickers now! whistlesm


End of July Cruise is a definite ,happysm for my 60th birthdaysurprisesmi .May one is probably a no go now tearssm dh wants to go to Algarve for 2 weeks end of May , beginning of June , So i had to forgo the May Cruise . would be naughty to choose both holiday destinations .

[wakelover]

I Could Sharehappysm , depending on dates giggle
Then you'll both need to be chaperoned ... dont want you getting up to mischief sticksms

[retep13]

icould do a 4 nighter.

[sueB]

icould do a 4 nighter.

Ooh could you retep? Have you sweet talked your DW then! giggle

[Michelle T]

Which 4 nighter - the IOS on 23rd May? munchessm

[wakelover]

icould do a 4 nighter.
You are NOT sharing a cabin with Sue retep.... sticksms

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[wakelover]

Which 4 nighter - the IOS on 23rd May? munchessm
roflmaoroflmao I love that smiley - just imagined you sat on your sofa tapping away stuffing yourself with choccie or something.... roflmao

[Michelle T]

You are NOT sharing a cabin with Sue retep.... sticksms

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

roflmao roflmao roflmao

[wakelover]

roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao cant stop laughing

[Michelle T]

roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao cant stop laughing

That was a good one! roflmao

[wakelover]

Just thought it was funny - Sue saying she needed to share then retep saying "I can come" ... roflmao

[sueB]

sticksms sticksms

for Wakie and Michelle.....giggle

[wakelover]

sticksms sticksms

for Wakie and Michelle.....giggleblushredsm

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[retep13]

Ooh could you retep? Have you sweet talked your DW then! giggle

i have a cunning plan

[retep13]

You are NOT sharing a cabin with Sue retep.... sticksms

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

i hav'nt even got an answer to that one.roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[retep13]

Which 4 nighter - the IOS on 23rd May? munchessm
that would do

[wakelover]

i hav'nt even got an answer to that one.roflmaoroflmaoroflmao
Sorry retep - just couldnt resist it!!!! roflmaoroflmao I'm sure your DW would be appalled if she read this forum... I do apologise!!! giggle

[sueB]

i have a cunning plan

Ooh have you? giggle

Tell us more!! munchessm

[retep13]

Sorry retep - just couldnt resist it!!!! roflmaoroflmao I'm sure your DW would be appalled if she read this forum... I do apologise!!! giggle

i doubt it Wakie no apolagies needed.

[retep13]

Ooh have you? giggle

Tell us more!! munchessm

all i can say at this moment it involves nicotine.whistlesm

[sueB]

all i can say at this moment it involves nicotine.whistlesm

surprisesmi surprisesmi

You're quitting!

[retep13]

surprisesmi surprisesmi

You're quitting!

maybe

[Michelle T]

maybe

Oooh, you could get a Terramundi pot munchessm

Sue - I got one for my in-laws wedding vow renewal present.

[retep13]

Oooh, you could get a Terramundi pot munchessm

Sue - I got one for my in-laws wedding vow renewal present.

are they on ebaywhistlesm

[sueB]

Did they like it Michelle?

so retep you're going to quit? ohsohappy I hope so bighug

[wakelover]

Oooh, you could get a Terramundi pot munchessm

.What the heckety heck is one of those surprisesmi

[Michelle T]

are they on ebaywhistlesm

Funny enough, yes giggle

I bought mine from Gifts-2-go x

[retep13]

Funny enough, yes giggle

I bought mine from Gifts-2-go x

it would reduce the cruise fund whistlesm

[Michelle T]

What the heckety heck is one of those surprisesmi


Wakie, I didn't know either until Sue got one. See here: http://www.gifts-2-go.co.uk/pagesearch.asp?search1=terramundi

munchessm

[sueB]

Wakie I've got £158 in mine atm! Towards sailsm

[retep13]

ive got two to pay for.

[sueB]

ive got two to pay for.

That's why I'm looking to share retep giggle

[millyman]

Retep....my mum and her Dh gave up smoking 18 months ago.....she told me that from the day they gave up they put the cigarette money into a saving account each week. My mum smoked 20 a day but her Dh smoked 40/60 a day!!!surprisesmi.......less than 18 months later they had saved £7,500!!!!!

[retep13]

Retep....my mum and her Dh gave up smoking 18 months ago.....she told me that from the day they gave up they put the cigarette money into a saving account each week. My mum smoked 20 a day but her Dh smoked 40/60 a day!!!surprisesmi.......less than 18 months later they had saved £7,500!!!!!
yes trish done the figures but am not telling DW what am doing with the money.

[millyman]

yes trish done the figures but am not telling DW what am doing with the money.

roflmao....giggle

[Michelle T]

yes trish done the figures but am not telling DW what am doing with the money.

Booking a mini cruise? whistlesm giggle

[retep13]

That's why I'm looking to share retep giggle
Donna would'nt be happy whistlesm

[sueB]

surprisesmi surprisesmi

I'm lost? confusedsmi

[Michelle T]

Do you think Retep thought you meant Share Him and Donna won't be happy? roflmao

Sorry blushredsm

[wendylovescruising]

Then you'll both need to be chaperoned ... dont want you getting up to mischief sticksms



No Worries Wakie , i see Retep has offered his services whistlesmwhistlesm

[sueB]

Do you think Retep thought you meant Share Him and Donna won't be happy? roflmao

Sorry blushredsm

roflmao roflmao

Yes that's probably it....Donna's always called him our Number 1 fan!

Anyway just to put things right I'm looking to share with a FEMALE.... surprisesmi

[wakelover]

roflmao roflmao

Yes that's probably it....Donna's always called him our Number 1 fan!

Anyway just to put things right I'm looking to share with a FEMALE.... surprisesmi
How about we look for a family sized room or see how much a suite would be for four - sometimes the 3rd and 4th are so cheap that split 4 ways makes it economical and you get more space... just a suggestion.

[sueB]

How about we look for a family sized room or see how much a suite would be for four - sometimes the 3rd and 4th are so cheap that split 4 ways makes it economical and you get more space... just a suggestion.

Wakie I don't care who I share with as long a I get to go!! roflmao




As long as I don't have to share with 2 or 3 men! surprisesmi surprisesmi

[wendylovescruising]

Wakie I don't care who I share with as long a I get to go!! roflmao





Cant, Wont, share with Snorers surprisesmisurprisesmi

[wendylovescruising]

Originally Posted by sueB



As long as I don't have to share with 2 or 3 men! surprisesmi surprisesmi


Erm , well that could depend on What Men whistlesmwhistlesm

[wakelover]

Erm , well that could depend on What Men whistlesmwhistlesm
And of course whether all at once or one at a time....

giggle


roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao How did this thread get hijacked...

[wendylovescruising]

And of course whether all at once or one at a time....

giggle


roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao How did this thread get hijacked...
T,was,nt Me whistlesmi.
Actually i think it was you Wakie !!!!!!

[wakelover]

T,was,nt Me whistlesmi.
Actually i think it was you Wakie !!!!!!
You might be right roflmao

[retep13]

nothing to do with me i wo'nt say a thing now.whistlesm

[wakelover]

roflmao you cant get out of it that easily retep...

[Michelle T]

So, back to the cruise; I think the majority of people can come on the 23rd May IOS - is that right? munchessm

[wakelover]

I think so.... happysmby the sound of it.

[retep13]

I think so.... happysmby the sound of it.

am i allowed to speak giggle

[Michelle T]

am i allowed to speak giggle

You may Retep - go! roflmao

[retep13]

You may Retep - go! roflmao
i can do most dates but a 2 day is too much trouble to travel that far for .So the 23 would be the best.

[wakelover]

am i allowed to speak gigglePermission granted

giggle

[Michelle T]

Ok, I have just read over the last 13 pages and these are the people that I believe have shown an interest in the cruise for 23rd May for 4 nights, IOS Southampton - Cork.

Michelle T
Chubbas Nanny
Wakie
Dan & Vicky
Retep
Sue
Donna

Now, these people have said

Trish - possibly going away in May
Wendy - DH fancied Portugal in May ???
Kerry - DH's 50th Next year

I must stress, these people have not said they are not able to come. But, they've not said they can either so ??

Have I missed anyone??? Apologies if so!

[wakelover]

I'm NOT going if Jim's not there.... huff

No pressure Jim roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[silver1]

I'm not saying a definate nowhistlesm, the plan at the mo is to go away wit week, if anything changes i'll let you knowhappysm

[retep13]

and wife

[wakelover]

and husband

So retep and I DO NOT need to share with anyone thanks very much - we have our significant others with us... roflmao

[retep13]

and husband

So retep and I DO NOT need to share with anyone thanks very much - we have our significant others with us... roflmao

never said you did Wakie just Michelle put retep as though on his own.its the others who seem to be having a hen night.

[wakelover]

never said you did Wakie just Michelle put retep as though on his own.its the others who seem to be having a hen night.I'm sure you'll be invited retep.happysm I am actually getting a little excited about this - are we moving nearer to booking it.

If its a go ahead I think I'll book because RCI always seem to put their prices up - its showing £700 on the website already - I had to get the TA to double check her £415 quote!!!! confusedsmi

[wakelover]

Just looked and another site are doing it at £435 but I think thats before taxes etc.

[retep13]

Just looked and another site are doing it at £435 but I think thats before taxes etc.
have you looked at CRUISE IN Wakiethey sent me thier 2009/2010 book and it s got it in starting from 399 and free parking at southampton

[wakelover]

have you looked at CRUISE IN Wakiethey sent me thier 2009/2010 book and it s got it in starting from 399 and free parking at southampton
what's the web address retep - is that with port taxes etc... and the surcharge?happysm

[retep13]

what's the web address retep - is that with port taxes etc... and the surcharge?happysm
www.cruisein.co.uk includes port taxes fuel supplement.

[Michelle T]

never said you did Wakie just Michelle put retep as though on his own.its the others who seem to be having a hen night.

Apologies Retep, I just named the people on Wakies that are interested in booking. Didn't mean to miss anyones DH's / DW's or DP's blushredsm x I only put Dan & Vicky as they both use the site and I talk to Vicky through FB too.

Apologies happysm

[Michelle T]

I'm sure you'll be invited retep.happysm I am actually getting a little excited about this - are we moving nearer to booking it.


I need a ticker, lets book it today giggle

[Michelle T]

I need a ticker, lets book it today giggle

Not today then? giggle Soon x

[millyman]

Michelle...i'm almost tempted to book this just to see your face!!!giggle

[sueB]

Michelle...i'm almost tempted to book this just to see your face!!!giggle

roflmao

Michelle is SO wanting a cruise ticker! I'd love to see her face when she gets one! bighug

[retep13]

how much is the isle of wight ferrywhistlesm

[Michelle T]

THATS IT - I'm going to the I.O.W!!!!

[retep13]

THATS IT - I'm going to the I.O.W!!!!

i will go whistlesm

[sparkieplug24]

You are NOT sharing a cabin with Sue retep.... sticksms

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

Whats all this I go away for a fortnight and Sue and Retep are wanting to share a cabin. confusedsmi Does your wife no about this PETER honestly I could be bribed not to tell her right so when we going much it costing and who am I sharing with confusedsmi

[wendylovescruising]

Whats all this I go away for a fortnight and Sue and Retep are wanting to share a cabin. confusedsmi Does your wife no about this PETER honestly I could be bribed not to tell her right so when we going much it costing and who am I sharing with confusedsmi

Hello Donna
. just come in to turn off pc and see you was here , so had to say Hello ,Welcome back..missed ya ..Chat tomorrowhappysm

[wakelover]

So after all the begging, pleading and going on about 'Wakie get us prices' and 'Wakie when's the members cruise?' .... and apart from Michelle who is already packed and camping at dock 101 ready to sail.... who else is coming on this cruise? Are we booking this or what? confusedsmi

roflmao

[sparkieplug24]

So after all the begging, pleading and going on about 'Wakie get us prices' and 'Wakie when's the members cruise?' .... and apart from Michelle who is already packed and camping at dock 101 ready to sail.... who else is coming on this cruise? Are we booking this or what? confusedsmi

roflmao

no idea what cruise you have all done so much talking about mixed cabin shares Im not even sure what dates your talking or what cruise anymore confusedsmiconfusedsmi

oh and retep why would I give you abuse if you want to share with sue thats fine by me but your wife and her hubby might not be very pleasedroflmao

[retep13]

no idea what cruise you have all done so much talking about mixed cabin shares Im not even sure what dates your talking or what cruise anymore confusedsmiconfusedsmi

oh and retep why would I give you abuse if you want to share with sue thats fine by me but your wife and her hubby might not be very pleasedroflmao
Its that trouble causer of an administrator called Wakie too much time on her hands.whistlesm

[sparkieplug24]

never said you did Wakie just Michelle put retep as though on his own.its the others who seem to be having a hen night.

No Retep its a meeting of the WI get it right tut

[sparkieplug24]

er I might not be able to make it as I have been informed that I May be going on a cruise for easter so wouldnt be able to affored the May one as well but will let you know in fact its only money I am sure I could manage somehow call in the debts and the four berth Im not sleeping in a bunk giggle

[sueB]

So Donna....are you interested in going or do you need time to digest it all? munchessm I really want to go but need someone to share with as DH not keen atm.....so will leave him behind roflmao

Wendy may/maynot be free....have you decided what you're doing yet Wendy? munchessm Algarve with Dh or Wakie cruise with us? whistlesm

[sueB]

er I might not be able to make it as I have been informed that I May be going on a cruise for easter so wouldnt be able to affored the May one as well but will let you know in fact its only money I am sure I could manage somehow call in the debts and the four berth Im not sleeping in a bunk giggle

Ooh which cruise Donna? munchessm

Easter's beginning of April and this mini cruise at the end of May!!

I think on IOS lots of the 3th/4th berths are sofa beds. whistlesm

[Chubbas Nanny]

OK....Me and Michelle are counting outselves as definitely IN!!!! But what cruise are we going for? roflmao roflmao

[sparkieplug24]

Ooh which cruise Donna? munchessm

Easter's beginning of April and this mini cruise at the end of May!!

I think on IOS lots of the 3th/4th berths are sofa beds. whistlesm

Hope so or I will have to place the mattress on floor every night because you are not getting me up on a bunk almost fell out of one during bad weather on first cruise and swore never again either that or child guard rail roflmao

[millyman]

vacations to go have the Indie 4 nighter for £353!...inside cabin.

[Chubbas Nanny]

vacations to go have the Indie 4 nighter for £353!...inside cabin.

Hi Trish...do you have a link please?

[Chubbas Nanny]

Trish, I have only found the US site and got a price in us dollars? My conversion skills are pants roflmao Do you have a UK link please?

[retep13]

vacations to go have the Indie 4 nighter for £353!...inside cabin.
does anyone know about fuel surcharge it does not include it

[millyman]

Trish, I have only found the US site and got a price in us dollars? My conversion skills are pants roflmao Do you have a UK link please?


Chubbas...you click on the us price and it shows you in £'s happysm

[millyman]

http://www.vacationstogo.com/currconv.cfm?amt=707

[Michelle T]

OK....Me and Michelle are counting outselves as definitely IN!!!! But what cruise are we going for? roflmao roflmao

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[millyman]

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[sueB]

I think you have to have a US address to book RCI with vacations to go huff huff

[retep13]

I think you have to have a US address to book RCI with vacations to go huff huff
no you do it through an english phone no Sue.

[retep13]

Just spoke to DW and she said......................yes

[sueB]

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

Oh that's great retep!!

[Michelle T]

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[retep13]

might have to use cruisein because alltaxes and surcharges included and free car parking

[millyman]

does anyone know about fuel surcharge it does not include it

No...didn't know about that Retep!

[sueB]

might have to use cruisein because alltaxes and surcharges included and free car parking

So you going to book it soon retep munchessm

[retep13]

So you going to book it soon retep munchessm
this week sometime probably if others are going so DW cant change her mind.

[millyman]

this week sometime probably if others are going so DW cant change her mind.


roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[sueB]

this week sometime probably if others are going so DW cant change her mind.

Thought you might say that! giggle

[millyman]

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

So when are you booking Michelle???whistlesm

[wakelover]

If you send me your quotes and proof of where you saw them insuring that they include all the taxes etc (except grats) I'll see if my TA can beat it... happysm

[Michelle T]

So when are you booking Michelle???whistlesm

Am waiting on my mum x whistlesm

[Chubbas Nanny]

Ok, so I have just been speaking to cruisein and they are offering a "Q" inside cabin on IOS for May 09 for £399 including fuel, taxes and offering free parking. Apparently they have booked 50 cabins on a block booking and if we can book eight cabins with them overall, they will even do it a little bit cheaper for us happysm

The only extras to pay will be tips, drinks and more drinks roflmao roflmao

So, im thinking I'll be booking this with them in the morning (its the only way to shut Michelle up)......giggle

[sueB]

Ok, so I have just been speaking to cruisein and they are offering a "Q" inside cabin on IOS for May 09 for £399 including fuel, taxes and offering free parking. Apparently they have booked 50 cabins on a block booking and if we can book eight cabins with them overall, they will even do it a little bit cheaper for us happysm

The only extras to pay will be tips, drinks and more drinks roflmao roflmao

So, im thinking I'll be booking this with them in the morning (its the only way to shut Michelle up)......giggle

Ooh that's brilliant Chubbas......I've actually found my brochure last night from Cruisein with this mini cruise in after retep mentioned them......now I know why a corner of my dining room is piled high!! roflmao roflmao

Now I just need to find 1 or 2 people to share with......Wendy/Donna have you decided anything?..............otherwise I'll have to take DH whether he likes it or not whistlesm