~~ Friday Cruise News~~

~~ Hey Everyone! Here is the weekly Friday Cruise News. We are still looking for a male wanting to go on the cruise to share an inside cabin with another non-smoking male. Please e-mail me if you are interested. On a side note.... I am leaving today (Friday) to go on a cruise with my Family on this same ship. If you have any questions about the cruise, please e-mail me and I will respond when I get back to Birmingham on 10/23. Here are the cruise details: Who is coming? Carmen Griffin & John Griffin (AL) Pam Kirk & Ronnie K. (AL) Lisa Fisher & Fish (AL) Dollie Girl (AL) & Shirley M. (GA) Diane C. (AL) & Betty S. Tammy Long (GA) & Phyllis Johnson (AL) Randall Culpepper (AL) David B. & Alisa B. (AL) Michelle Crane (MS) & Tommy C. (MS) Beth Merchant (AL) Karine Gandy & James Hockman (MS) Stephanie & Derrick Polen (GA) Peter & Carolyn Carroll (AL) Connie & Paul Reed (MS) Helen & Joe Hutchinson (AL) Jennifer R (AL) Pamela Danford (AL) Michael Campellone & Amy (AL) We will be sailing on the CARNIVAL HOLIDAY leaving out of Mobile, AL on Thursday February 8th. Please e-mail Beth M @ [email protected] for more information or you can call me at 205-821-4144. Where can you get a room and 24/7 round the clock entertainment and food for just $78/day? THE 2007 WLS CELEBRATION CRUISE!!!! Our Vacation Planner for the 2007 WLS CELEBRATION CRUISE is Jean (sounds like John) Michaud 800-819-3902 ext 85703 Hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (Mon-Thurs) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Friday) Tell him your calling for the 2007 BAMA BOARD CRUISE. He has the plans listed under that or my name - Beth Merchant. Jean is giving us some GREAT DEALS! Not only will we get the group rate, but we could also be eligible for other discounts. Pasts guests get a past guest discount AND a free upgrade. Military travelers get a Military Discount and he will do his best to accommodate an upgrade while there is availability. New Cruisers get an excellent rate AND he will do his best to accommodate an upgrade free of charge (while there is availability). Right now we have a wide selection of rooms available to choose from. However, the longer you wait to cruise the less selection you may have. YOUR PRICE IS NOT FIRM UNTIL YOU HAVE CALLED TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM. He will hold this promotion for us as long as he can, but it is subject to change. Jean has also advised that he will update our reservations if any future promotions become available that we are eligible for - WHICH MEANS WE CAN SAVE EVEN MORE MONEY!!! The prices below include all meals (even if you eat 10 times a day), juices, coffee, tea 24/7. It includes your port charges and your cabin for the entire cruise. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A 3rd or 4th passenger in the room will have a lower rate. Please ask Jean. If you need a roommate, please let me know and I will keep a list of those needing a roommate so you can contact those that would like to be paired. I will post these on the Carnival Connections page that I set up. I will need your e-mail address to include you on that distribution. The cruise will sail on Feb 8th (Thursday) and will return on Monday. Thursday - leave Mobile at 4 pm Friday - at Sea Saturday - Cozumel Sunday - at Sea Monday - return to Mobile at 7 am Rates: Past Guest: (includes upgrade) Inside Cabin: $309 Oceanview: $359 **Please ask about Friends & Family promotion!!!!**** Non-Past Guest: Inside cabin: $329 Oceanview: $379 **Please ask about Friends & Family promotion!!!!**** Military: Inside cabin: $294 Oceanview: $332 **Please ask about Friends & Family promotion!!!!**** *****(Book now to reserve these prices. Rates and Availability are subject to change.) These prices are per person based on double occupancy per cabin.***** DEPOSIT DUE AT BOOKING: ONLY $150 per person ** The Deposit is Risk Free until Dec 10th meaning if you have to cancel, you get all of your monies back ** FINAL PAYMENT DUE: December 10 Singles - If you prefer to travel without a roommate, the rate is a lot higher. If you plan to go, but don't have your roommate yet - you can book now and pay your $150. Jean will put a TBA next to your guest's name but the $150 deposit will have to be made for your guest at the same time that you book. December 10 is the final payment date, however - he will not have to have that person's name for the reservation until 3 weeks before the cruise. Do you want a picture window cabin? If you call now, Jean will try to get that for you at the same rate above. The rates above is for the Riviera deck, but early reservations may get you upgraded to the highest deck 'The Empress'. http://www.carnival.com/Deck_Plans.aspx?shipCode=HO UPDATE: A PASSPORT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR THIS CRUISE. YOU CAN USE A BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PHOTO ID FOR THE FEB 2006 CRUISE.*** Carnival allows travelers to put down a deposit. Payments can be made to Carnival up until 60 days prior to travel. Not only is the cost reasonable, but they have a payment plan. Looking for a hotel in Mobile the night before? There are several to choose from. I am booked for Feb 7th at: Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel (apx $149/night) 251 GOVERNMENT STREET MOBILE, AL 36602 (251) 432-8000 **Parking is additional $6 per night at this hotel** Or The Ramada Inn - Mobile (call for prices) 255 Church Street Mobile, AL 36602 1-800-215-2167 *No parking at this hotel while we are on the cruise* Join in to celebrate!