CanWeGoYet? Posted November 29, 2010 #51 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ok, not to hijack the thread any more - but get a load of the traffic snarl we had last week, before Thanksgiving. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=news&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCoQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseattletimes.nwsource.com%2Fhtml%2Flocalnews%2F2013493940_weather23m.html&rct=j&q=seattle%20snow%20closures%202008%20&ei=gxvzTJTRKoaksQOzh_DSCw&usg=AFQjCNGDEGUF119mC3rzpGmBVbXB0PR5ZA&cad=rja My brother works in Kent, & his bus back home was not running. He had to take a bus to the airport & catch light rail home. He got off work at 8:30 & didn't get home until past 1AM. :end derail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretface Posted November 29, 2010 #52 Share Posted November 29, 2010 :( I was looking for 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship Addict Posted November 30, 2010 #53 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Everything's still pretty open at this point. Prices aren't even out yet, and I'm open to any date that's outside of the school year. Looks like in 2011 late May/early June is the cheapest, but I need to get my hands on a school calendar to see when we get out. This is new to me, working around school schedules. :( But yay for no more day care, we're splurging on this trip! :D Hey Mere, Royd, Meyer2, and anyone else I know but missed! Roy asked me to come join the chatter cos if it works out date-wise, I'll be joining y'all! And maybe the kiddos too. I'm glad you say first week of August is the latest you can go, cos that's my cutoff too. I'll have one in her sophomore year of college and 1 going into 8th grade at that time. Are you Cy-Fair or Katy? Meyer2 - you mentioned driving to Seattle - here's an idea: What if we rented an RV and shared the drive? By google maps, it's a 36-hour drive. Rental for an RV for 2 weekends (assuming we can drop it off up there and then pick it up again) should be less than airfare for 8 I'd think! And we can still get there a day or 2 early for the party at Roy's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingWChrist Posted November 30, 2010 #54 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm interested, I have a group of 20-28 people. We cruise every year, I make all the decisions for the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtwinmom Posted December 1, 2010 #55 Share Posted December 1, 2010 When you get details email me at txqueenmom@hotmail.com. I will want a balcony for three people. A aft wrap would be nice. Price a suite for me, too please! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted December 1, 2010 Author #56 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Hello, potential Alaska cruise buddies! Sounds like there's a lot of interest, great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nature person Posted December 2, 2010 #57 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I am interested in learning about this possible August trip. I love alaska and husband and I did it by rental car in Ancourage 3 years ago.August is a great month. Put the two of us in as possibles. Like to know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nature person Posted December 2, 2010 #58 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Does going with a group give you better rates? I am interested and open to other months than august if that is beter for others. Of course..have to know more info and talk with hubby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted December 3, 2010 Author #59 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Are you Cy-Fair or Katy? Completely missed this one! We're Cy-Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted December 3, 2010 Author #60 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Does going with a group give you better rates? I am interested and open to other months than august if that is beter for others. Of course..have to know more info and talk with hubby. They have in the past, but I don't know how Carnival's new rules will affect group pricing. Guess we'll find out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanuak Posted December 3, 2010 #61 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Although I love warm weather for vacations...I really want to do an Alaska cruise... no kids, so not worried about timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetheislands Posted December 3, 2010 #62 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Would love a May 2012 if the prices are like they currently are! May is perfect for the Carribean but for Alaska- It is still very early in the season in May and even into June. The best time to go to Alaska is July and August. It is pricier but for some of us it is likely a once in a lifetime (or at least decade) experience and I want to get my money's worth. If we get a vote - I vote Mid July to mid August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted December 3, 2010 #63 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Does going with a group give you better rates? I'm interested in finding about this too. Have never been on a CC group cruise, but I think it would be a blast. Do you get the discounted rate or deposit only if you book a guarantee? If so don't know if it would help me, because I always want to pick my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtwinmom Posted December 5, 2010 #64 Share Posted December 5, 2010 So we won't know about pricing until like March of this year, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetah86 Posted December 5, 2010 #65 Share Posted December 5, 2010 DW and I have cruised Alaska on the Spirit twice, once in mid-June and also early September (see my signature link for photos of our Glacier Bay cruise earlier this year). We would be interested in May, July or August 2012 as we now would like to visit AK once during each month of the summer tourist season to see it all (like the salmon run which is in July and August). With the heat here in DFW area in the summer, a trip to Alaska is a great change! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetheislands Posted December 6, 2010 #66 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Looks like there is lots of interest in this trip. I will be looking forward to seeing the pricing structure for a group cruise. Lets keep the ball rolling and get some really great rates/perks for our chief organizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TortieGal Posted December 6, 2010 #67 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Cherie and I were thinking about doing either Alaska or the Med for 2012 so we would be interested. She is probably taking her 3 month sabbatical then so her dates are a little more flexible. (I would need to first find a sugar daddy to cruise whenever I wanted. :p ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S. Cruisers Posted December 6, 2010 #68 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hey Mere; We have always wanted to do Alaska. Seattle to Seattle would be the only way hubby will fly (If then) Since we are in Colorado now, he doesn't have a choice. No ports in site of us now! I will try and keep up with the thread. Pricing in March 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie05 Posted December 6, 2010 #69 Share Posted December 6, 2010 May is perfect for the Carribean but for Alaska- It is still very early in the season in May and even into June. The best time to go to Alaska is July and August. It is pricier but for some of us it is likely a once in a lifetime (or at least decade) experience and I want to get my money's worth. If we get a vote - I vote Mid July to mid August We loved Alaska in May. Prices are great. Though, plan on a balcony. Next time we do alaska we will get a balcony. I just wish Carnival did a different itinerary than the same old one that everyone else does and victoria not at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted December 6, 2010 Author #70 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hey Mere;We have always wanted to do Alaska. Seattle to Seattle would be the only way hubby will fly (If then) Since we are in Colorado now, he doesn't have a choice. No ports in site of us now! I will try and keep up with the thread. Pricing in March 2012? Yay! The more the merrier, I'm so glad there's a lot of interest in this! Didn't know what I was going to get when I posted this. :o I'm thinking March sounds about right, so we get to just sit tight and chat away 'till then. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted December 6, 2010 Author #71 Share Posted December 6, 2010 We loved Alaska in May. Prices are great. Though, plan on a balcony. Next time we do alaska we will get a balcony. I just wish Carnival did a different itinerary than the same old one that everyone else does and victoria not at night. We are definitely springing for the VS on this trip. Never sailed Spirit class, and I've always wanted one of those cabins! I'm sure we'll be hosting a see the glaciers party. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted December 6, 2010 Author #72 Share Posted December 6, 2010 If we get a vote - I vote Mid July to mid August Definitely want to pick what works for most people. The only main restriction is school schedules at this point, which narrows it down to June through early August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truchattycathy Posted December 6, 2010 #73 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I would love to see the details on this. I plan my cruises long term and I really want to do Alaska. Sounds like there are more than a few Texans interested. We are from the DFW area as well. I will look back to see if there is more info. That is if you will let a longhorn fan sail with you aggie ;)!!!! And I cheered for you against Nebraska :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokergirl34 Posted December 6, 2010 #74 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I would like to see the prices/amenities when they are available. We really wanted to do Alaska when the kids are in school though since they can stay with Grandma but if the price/itinerary/amenities are right we may be willing go do this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royd1968 Posted December 7, 2010 #75 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Cherie and I were thinking about doing either Alaska or the Med for 2012 so we would be interested. She is probably taking her 3 month sabbatical then so her dates are a little more flexible. (I would need to first find a sugar daddy to cruise whenever I wanted. :p ) I would have been you're sugar daddy if I had won big at bingo that day on the splendor with you.. Lol... I hope you can make this one, and if so, that I get to see you more often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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