Grand Princess - December 19 2008 - Cruise Freek Forums

Hello everyone,

Welcome to our first Cruise Freek Forum Holiday Cruise Roll Call! Yes, I will be on this sailing along with family and friends.

Booking Information for this Sailing:

I am currently working on a website that will feature the ship, staterooms and ports of call along with pricing information for this cruise. In the meantime, if you'd like to book this cruise please:

Please contact Bob at Worldview Travel and Cruises: 800-869-0674

or

by email: bobd@worldviewtravel.com

To View A Short Video About Grand Princess Please Click The Link Below:
http://www.iceportal.com/BROCHURES/ice/brochure.aspx?did=2133&brochureid=ship_69&TimeStart=633229491150700000

Grand Princess
December 19, 2008 - January 2, 2009

PRICING:

Cat. JJ- Inside-- $2020.12 per person
Cat. FF- Obstructed Oceanview-- $2380.12 per person
Cat. EE- Unobstructed Oceanview-- $2630.12 per person
Cat. BC- Balcony-- $2828.12 per person
Cat. AB- Mini Suite-- $3430.12 per person

Prices include all port charges, taxes and government fees.

Group Amenities:
$50.00 per person Onboard Credit
Bottle of wine per cabin

Additional categories may be available.

The Itinerary:
Friday, December 19, 2008 Fort Lauderdale -- Depart 05:00 PM

Saturday, December 20, 2008 At Sea -- --

Sunday, December 21, 2008 At Sea -- --

Monday, December 22, 2008 Aruba Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Curacao Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 At Sea -- --

Thursday, December 25, 2008 Trinidad Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM

Friday, December 26, 2008 Barbados Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 06:00 PM

Saturday, December 27, 2008 St Vincent Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM

Sunday, December 28, 2008 St Kitts Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM

Monday, December 29, 2008 St Thomas Arrive 07:00 AM Depart 06:00 PM

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Dominican Republic Arrive 08:00 AM Depart 05:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 At Sea -- --

Thursday, January 1, 2009 Princess Cays Arrive 09:00 AM Depart 04:00 PM

Friday, January 2, 2009 Fort Lauderdale 07:00 AM --

I'll be booking during the first week of September or so...

Now I just have to have a "really bad cold where I can't get to work for three days Wink

" to make this cruise...

I'll be joining you - we're just waiting for our kids to get the schedules together but, we'll be booking shortly. We I love you

holiday cruises!

Guest

Just waiting for school schedules but, I'm pretty sure I'll be booking

Guest

Just testing out our new emotion icons :homer: looks like they work BluesBrothers

Hi everyone,

I'm coming over from Cruise Critic and was glad to find out about this board from Hopeful Henry! Would you believe they banned me beause I posted too much my first week there?!?! Shocked

What's the point of having a message board if I can't ask questions?! Henry assures me that it's different over here.

So, just be forewarned, I will be asking LOTS of questions!

As I said, I'm a first timer and I'll be posting this over on the Princess board too since that's our first cruise. We're going on our first cruise during the holidays on Grand Princess in 2008 and, we're excited!!

So here are my first set of questions:

1) Everyone keeps telling us to get to Florida at least one day early (we're traveling from New York City). Can someone recommend a hotel that is close to the pier and it won't cost an arm and a leg in cab fare to get from the hotel to the pier. I've never been to Fort Lauderdale and the only knowledge of Florida I have is of Walt Disney World. It doesn't have to be fancy, just clean and in a decent location.

2) I'm traveling with my parents and my Grandmother, we currently have traditional first sitting, but, I've been told to consider Anytime Dining. In your opinions, which is better?

3) Formal nights - I'm completely lost. I mean, I know enough to get a long, formal gown but, how dressy does the ship get? Will I be out of place with a gown from JCPenney or Macys?

4) JetBlue - Would you chance waiting for JetBlue who only put their seats up for sale a few months before departure or would you book with one of the other carriers who allow you to book almost a year in advance?

Ok I'll stop now, I don't want to scare everyone here like I did on Cruise Critic!

Ugly Betty Fan Welcome

!! I answered your question in this thread
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Princess-Cruise-Lines-f25/Newbie-First-Timer-Here-t321.htm

And, yes, I'm sailing with you

Thanks!

So, Betty Fan - which borough?
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We're booked! Glad to see other Cruise Freeks will be sailing with us!!
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Dana from NJ

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I'm asking for these two weeks off this coming week, if approved, I'll be joining you!!
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Got my schedule for 2008/09 - looks like I can book! Very Happy

Subject: Booked! Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:40 am

Booked direct with Princess - found the "secret" link over on Cruise Critic thanks to a cleaver poster to find this place! I love it!!!

Finally a place were we can talk freely!!

Anyhow, I'm Brian, I'll be 31 at the time of sailing. I'll be traveling with my sister and her husband, his parents and my parents (plus any wayward family members or friends who decide to join us along the way).

I've sailed Princess 4 times so far but this is my first holiday cruise and I'm super excited about it!
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Welcome aboard Brian, we're glad you found us! Welcome

I know we're a year away but, let's start talking! The more excitement we generate, the more people are going to want to book! HolidayTree