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LEtue
April 19th, 2009, 01:07 PM
This is an awesome itinerary on the Amsterdam next year from Seattle. What about a Cruise Critic Group? Any interest?

HAL Amsterdam


Date/ Location/ Arrival/ Departure:

Monday, August 23, 2010 Seattle, Washington -- 04:00 PM

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 At Sea -- --

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Ketchikan, Alaska 07:00 AM 05:00 PM

Thursday, August 26, 2010 Tracy Arm, Alaska, Usa Cruising Only 08:00 AM 05:00 PM

Friday, August 27, 2010 Skagway, Alaska 07:00 AM 06:00 PM

Saturday, August 28, 2010 Sitka, Alaska 08:00 AM 03:00 PM

Sunday, August 29, 2010 At Sea -- --

Monday, August 30, 2010 Anchorage, Alaska 07:00 AM 11:00 PM

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Homer, Alaska 10:00 AM 06:00 PM

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Kodiak, Alaska 07:00 AM 01:00 PM

Thursday, September 2, 2010 Hubbard Glacier Cruising Only 12:00 PM 04:00 PM

Friday, September 3, 2010 Juneau, Alaska 08:00 AM 05:00 PM

Saturday, September 4, 2010 At Sea -- --

Sunday, September 5, 2010 Victoria Canada 02:00 PM 08:00 PM

Monday, September 6, 2010 Seattle, Washington 07:00 AM

PTKreuser
April 19th, 2009, 02:53 PM
Hi Linda- We too were "wowed" by the itinerary and have booked it for 5/17/10. Come on over! We'll get there before you do if you don't!

Vada :D

azrose
April 19th, 2009, 02:59 PM
That may work for us....won't know until next year sometime though ..... but love that itinerary!! You might think we can't get enough Alaska :D

PTKreuser
April 19th, 2009, 03:10 PM
That may work for us....won't know until next year sometime though ..... but love that itinerary!! You might think we can't get enough Alaska :D
You live in Riverside?!!! That's where our DD and her family live! We are just over here in Highland, east of S.B. and north of Redlands.

We have cruised Alaska 7 times (I think) and absolutely love it!!

Vada

azrose
April 19th, 2009, 03:16 PM
Small world! Yes, we are right off Central (from the 60) ... basically Canyon Crest / Central....My sister lives in Colton....My brother in Grand Terrace....

LEtue
April 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM
Hi Linda- We too were "wowed" by the itinerary and have booked it for 5/17/10. Come on over! We'll get there before you do if you don't!

Vada :D

Yes, wow is the right word! We have been twice in May and thought we might like to see Alaska in a different season.

We're currently on the Spirit but with a Tuesday - Tuesday sailing we might as well go for 2 weeks and see Homer and Kodiak :D

PTKreuser
April 19th, 2009, 04:15 PM
Small world! Yes, we are right off Central (from the 60) ... basically Canyon Crest / Central....My sister lives in Colton....My brother in Grand Terrace.... The "kids" live in the Woods streets right off of Brockton! My DSIL has lived in Riverside all his life. Attended North HS I believe.

We have always gone to AK either at the beginning or end of the season. May is my favorite month for Alaska. Everything is fresh, including the tour operators! ;) By Sept. they don't care if they never see another tourist again!

Vada

Sillyjilly
April 19th, 2009, 05:04 PM
Wow, what a great itinerary. Plus, I love the Amsterdam.

I'll keep checking to see if this group comes to be.

LEtue
April 19th, 2009, 06:56 PM
Wow, what a great itinerary. Plus, I love the Amsterdam.

I'll keep checking to see if this group comes to be.

I sailed the Oosterdam to Alaska in May 2007. It was a great trip but this itinerary is just fantastic!

I hope we can get enough interest :D

Assateague Island Princes
April 19th, 2009, 06:57 PM
We love this itinerary too - its great! We're currently planning on the May 31, 2010 sailing because it fits our schedule and our "dog sitter's" (my mom!) schedule as well. This will be our third cruise to Alaska, and are so excited about some of the new ports we've never been to before - Anchorage, Kodiak, and especially Homer. Times in port (except for Kodiak:() are excellent as well! The crappy part is we have over a year to go....Sigh...I'm going to live vicariously thru all the 2009 cruisers and try to keep my jealousy at bay!;)

Sillyjilly
April 19th, 2009, 07:36 PM
I'm certainly open on the dates. I just want to be on that itinerary on the Amsterdam.:D

LEtue
April 19th, 2009, 07:38 PM
I'm certainly open on the dates. I just want to be on that itinerary on the Amsterdam.:D

Okay, I hope it works! Now we just need to get a few more to join us!

Who else out there wants to sail with us :D

skyedoggie
April 19th, 2009, 07:48 PM
Looks like a very interesting itinerary and one that DH and I have on our to do list. We will be watching to see if your CC group cruise works out!
Will check back periodically to see.

LEtue
April 19th, 2009, 09:10 PM
Looks like a very interesting itinerary and one that DH and I have on our to do list. We will be watching to see if your CC group cruise works out!
Will check back periodically to see.

Great, hopefully we will get some more that are interested!

There hasn't been a HAL group cruise for a while and it's time :D

BldLvr
April 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM
Hello everyone from northern Illinois! DH and I are looking at this cruise also, and we too like this new itinerary. We have been to Alaska in August and March, what is May like? I would love to see the mountains with snow on them! And would we see whales? We won't know until early next year if we can go.....the economy you know! This is certainly something to think about. Thanks! Marian

PTKreuser
April 20th, 2009, 12:09 AM
Hello everyone from northern Illinois! DH and I are looking at this cruise also, and we too like this new itinerary. We have been to Alaska in August and March, what is May like? I would love to see the mountains with snow on them! And would we see whales? We won't know until early next year if we can go.....the economy you know! This is certainly something to think about. Thanks! Marian
Hi Marian- You were in AK in March?!! Brrrrrrrrr! The couple times we were there in May it was gorgeous! Plenty of snow on the mountains and spring flowers just coming out.
If you go whalewatching with OrcaEnterprises in Juneau, (Capt. Larry), you'll be sure to see plenty of whales. :cool:

I have never been on a CruiseCritic cruise. What makes it so special?

Vada

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 08:07 AM
The couple times we were there in May it was gorgeous! Plenty of snow on the mountains and spring flowers just coming out.
If you go whalewatching with OrcaEnterprises in Juneau, (Capt. Larry), you'll be sure to see plenty of whales. :cool:

I have never been on a CruiseCritic cruise. What makes it so special?

Vada

I have sailed the last week of May twice and the first time in 2006 the temps were nice - probably low 70's in the ports. But during the same week in 2007 it was much cooler and rainy in Juneau and Skagway. So, you never know. But there is plenty of snow on the mountains :)

Orca Enterprises is great too! Lots of whales on both our trips....

What makes a Cruise Critic Group Cruise special is the lower price, the possibility of reduced deposits, OBC, and some organized events (if there is interest). There are also some CC goodies that usually get added but each cruise line is different. I have only organized on RCI in the past so HAL may be a bit different.

On thing for sure you get to chat with everyone up until the cruise and a lot of friendships can be made :)

PTKreuser
April 20th, 2009, 09:09 AM
I am excited about going in June. Only for a week, but we're taking our DD and her family which includes our two teenage grandsons. They are so much fun to be around!

A few years ago we took the So Carib. cruise on Veendam (2-weeks) and HAL gave us a beautiful CC party. We must have had 75 or 80 people on our thread. One person contacted HAL and they graciously set it up. Much nicer than RCL or X puts on, they served champagne, fruit, rolls and coffee/juice. It was beautiful. So I figured all it took was numbers and someone to ask HAL for a party. :p

I'll keep my fingers crossed we get a good group here online. No matter how small though, we can still plan on meeting up! But I would think once the word is out re this itinerary, these sailings will soon be sold out!

Vada

BldLvr
April 20th, 2009, 10:44 AM
Hi Vada...we were in Alaska in March because we we went to the Iditarod! We were on a land tour with a small group of people and it was awesome. We flew out to a check point on the frozen river, a wonderful experience. And we got to meet some of the mushers and talk with them. Flying in from Chicago was beautiful, snow everywhere on the mountains. I have not been on a CC cruise but did meet some wonderful friends thru these boards on our South America/Antarctica cruise. DH and I will most definetly keep this tour in mind, let's hope the economy improves some but hey...ya only live once!!!! Marian

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 12:32 PM
Didn't think about these sailings selling out :eek: Do you think that is possible?

I'm certainly open to other dates. Like I mentioned before I was looking at August for a new season - but we can be flexible.

What does everyone think? Should we pick 2 dates and see what pricing/amenities is available? June and July look a lot higher from what I've been able to find.....

Let me know!

Sillyjilly
April 20th, 2009, 01:21 PM
That sounds like a great idea.

I've been to Alaska twice in May and once in Sept. Both times we had awesome weather.

The September cruise was great for good bargains. They were practically giving the stuff away since it was the end of season. Never shopped so much in my life. Had to buy an extra suitcase to put everything in. Thankfully, we ended in L.A. which is my home town.

Going again this May. We'll see if my lucky weather holds up.:D

PTKreuser
April 20th, 2009, 06:20 PM
Hi Vada...we were in Alaska in March because we we went to the Iditarod! We were on a land tour with a small group of people and it was awesome. We flew out to a check point on the frozen river, a wonderful experience. And we got to meet some of the mushers and talk with them. Flying in from Chicago was beautiful, snow everywhere on the mountains. WOW! What an awesome experience!

We are not married to this date (5/17/10), but I believe it is the cheapest. I know Sept. is a little more. We were on the Millenium last September for their repo cruise ending in San Diego. I was in the ship's hospital for the last 2 days of the cruise. Heart/lung problems brought about by my Rheumatoid Arthritis.
I told Jerry I didn't want to go back in September. Our weather was quite cold and wet. I know, it could have happened anywhere, but I have bad feelings about September in AK. BTW, we didn't even leave Vancouver until 9/21. That is very late to be in Alaska.

You all go ahead and pick a date and I'll see what we can do.
My vote is for 5/17 naturally. :cool:

Vada

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 06:21 PM
Okay, everyone. Here are the dates for this particular itinerary on the Amsterdam:

May 17
May 31
Jun 14
Jun 28
Jul 12
Jul 26
Aug 9
Aug 23
Sep 6


Day Port Arrive Depart
0 Seattle, Washington (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=SEA&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 04:00 PM
1 At Sea
2 Ketchikan, Alaska (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=KTN&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 07:00 AM 05:00 PM
3 Tracy Arm, Alaska, USA (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=TA1&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) CO 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
4 Skagway, Alaska (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=SGY&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
5 Sitka, Alaska (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=SIT&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) TR 08:00 AM 03:00 PM
6 At Sea
7 Anchorage, Alaska (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=ANC&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 07:00 AM 11:00 PM
8 Homer, Alaska, U.S. (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=HOM&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) TR 10:00 AM 06:00 PM
9 Kodiak, Alaska (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=ADQ&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) TR 07:00 AM 01:00 PM
10 Hubbard Glacier Cruising (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=HUB&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) CO Noon 04:00 PM
11 Juneau, Alaska (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=JNU&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
12 At Sea
13 Victoria Canada (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=YYJ&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 02:00 PM 08:00 PM
14 Seattle, Washington (http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetailsPort.action?cruiseDetailPortCode=SEA&durationCode=3&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=AM&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=A022&destCode=A&dateCode=5_2010) 07:00 AM

http://www.hollandamerica.com/images/itineraryMaps/ALS014.jpg (http://www.hollandamerica.com/images/itineraryMaps/detail/ALS014.jpg)

So what does everyone think? Post your preference. Maybe a 1st and 2nd choice so that we can get pricing for both?

BldLvr
April 20th, 2009, 07:11 PM
1st Choice......May 17th
2nd Choice.....May 31st

But right now we are flexible. I think May would be a beautiful time, everything fresh and new! Marian

SharonN
April 20th, 2009, 07:16 PM
Okay, everyone. Here are the dates for this particular itinerary on the Amsterdam:

May 17
May 31
Jun 14
Jun 28
Jul 12
Jul 26
Aug 9
Aug 23
Sep 6


So what does everyone think? Post your preference. Maybe a 1st and 2nd choice so that we can get pricing for both?

I've been thinking about this one since I saw the itinerary but was looking at the Sep 6 one since that includes Labor Day and would require 1 less day of vacation. May 31 would work for the same reason but may be too close to the Australia cruise I just booked for Feb. I just need more vacation days! I've done 3 Alaska cruises but not sure you can ever get enough of it! Two of them were in Sep and had great weather.

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 07:23 PM
I've been thinking about this one since I saw the itinerary but was looking at the Sep 6 one since that includes Labor Day and would require 1 less day of vacation. May 31 would work for the same reason but may be too close to the Australia cruise I just booked for Feb. I just need more vacation days! I've done 3 Alaska cruises but not sure you can ever get enough of it! Two of them were in Sep and had great weather.

That's funny. That was part of the appeal of the Aug 23 date. Coming back on Sep 6 means one less vacation day and a short Tues - Fri week to slowly get back to the real world ;)

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 07:36 PM
Okay, so the choices so far are:

1 = 1st choice vote
2 = 2nd choice vote

May 17 = 1,1
May 31 = 2,2,2
Aug 23 = 1
Sept 6 = 1

RuthC
April 20th, 2009, 07:44 PM
Okay, everyone. Here are the dates for this particular itinerary on the Amsterdam:

May 17
May 31
Jun 14
Jun 28
Jul 12
Jul 26
Aug 9
Aug 23
Sep 6

I've not yet committed myself to doing this cruise, but it is the back-up plan if my other thoughts don't come through.

My first choice of date is July 12, and second choice is July 26.

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 07:51 PM
Okay Ruth, I've got you included. You're the first one for the July dates ;)

1 = 1st choice vote
2 = 2nd choice vote

May 17 = 1,1
May 31 = 2,2,2
July 12 = 1
July 26 = 2
Aug 23 = 1
Sept 6 = 1

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 08:24 PM
Just checked pricing at one large cruise agency and both of the May dates are the same price. So that may help us get down to one May date? Lead in pricing for the MM inside is $1862 pp (past passenger and senior) including all taxes and port fees.

And the good news is both are $170 pp less than the Aug 23 date :)

kryos
April 20th, 2009, 08:41 PM
I just need more vacation days! I've done 3 Alaska cruises but not sure you can ever get enough of it! Two of them were in Sep and had great weather.LOL ... I know what you mean. I've been with my employer for over 30 years and am at the maximum allowable vacation time, and I feel the same way.

I would love to do this cruise and would sign on in a heartbeat. But, my problem is that I am doing Hawaii/South Pacific in March of 2010, and that's gonna wipe me out of vacation time for the rest of the year. :(

Blue skies ...

--rita

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 08:56 PM
I would love to do this cruise and would sign on in a heartbeat. But, my problem is that I am doing Hawaii/South Pacific in March of 2010, and that's gonna wipe me out of vacation time for the rest of the year. :(
--rita

No problem. You can make it family leave time...and we all become your family :D

Assateague Island Princes
April 20th, 2009, 09:17 PM
Oh come with us - we just booked the May 31st sailing tonight. Our TA gave us a great price and we're committed! YES! :D

azrose
April 20th, 2009, 09:51 PM
Question: Can we book this "possible" cruise on our own or does it have to be with a specific TA through a specific group if we want to join the CCr's and all of the fun and goodies?

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 09:57 PM
Oh come with us - we just booked the May 31st sailing tonight. Our TA gave us a great price and we're committed! YES! :D

Oh no! I was hoping to get pricing for that sailing since there seems to be a lot of interest in May.....:(

LEtue
April 20th, 2009, 10:00 PM
Question: Can we book this "possible" cruise on our own or does it have to be with a specific TA through a specific group if we want to join the CCr's and all of the fun and goodies?

For the goodies and amenities you would have to book through the CC TA as part of the group.

Do you have a preference for a sailing date?

azrose
April 20th, 2009, 10:07 PM
I actually asked that since I am a TA too.....soooooooo.....I would have to think about it anyway.....I will be on Zaandam and planning on getting FCC's .... go ahead and figure a date because I can't decide anyway :D They all have their benefits.....I will follow the thread and see what to do....I won't know until next year anyway :confused:

Sillyjilly
April 21st, 2009, 03:03 AM
I prefer either May dates OR September. Indecisive is my middle name.:D

LEtue
April 21st, 2009, 08:05 AM
Okay, so how does everyone feel about the May 31 date? Should I ask for pricing on that one? Seems like the May dates are the most popular. Since that is basically the first 2 weeks in June it should be perfect for sailing that far north.....

LEtue
April 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM
Okay, so I sent off a message to Laura for pricing on the May 31 and May 17 dates. We'll see what pricing we can get :D

Stay tuned!

pattigay
April 21st, 2009, 02:19 PM
Sounds like a great itinerary. We're going next month but only 7 days - wish we had done a b-2-b but next year's 14-day sounds so much better with the different ports. I too will keep checking back to see how its going with a CC cruise. We love the Alaska cruises - so laid back and they leave from our back yard!

Sillyjilly
April 21st, 2009, 02:22 PM
Great! I like the May dates. Can't wait to see the prices.:D

LEtue
April 21st, 2009, 05:57 PM
Sounds like a great itinerary. We're going next month but only 7 days - wish we had done a b-2-b but next year's 14-day sounds so much better with the different ports. I too will keep checking back to see how its going with a CC cruise. We love the Alaska cruises - so laid back and they leave from our back yard!

I agree. I have only sailed on 7 day itineraries and I can't believe how exciting this one sounds :D

Hopefully it won't take long to get pricing and you can join us!

mescat4
April 21st, 2009, 06:33 PM
but the September 6th sailing would be especially attractive. We're doing the b2b on the Statendam this June 7th, have done the 7 day in July, also on the Statendam 4 years ago so it would be kind of neat to see alaska at the end of the season. Since the temps early September in the Valley of the Sun are just as unbearable as the rest of the summer, we would be excited for an excuse to exit the inferno for a longish cruise to cooler climes. Also my birthday would occurr during the Sept cruise- so for us it looks like SEPTEMBER

LEtue
April 21st, 2009, 07:54 PM
but the September 6th sailing would be especially attractive. We're doing the b2b on the Statendam this June 7th, have done the 7 day in July, also on the Statendam 4 years ago so it would be kind of neat to see alaska at the end of the season. Since the temps early September in the Valley of the Sun are just as unbearable as the rest of the summer, we would be excited for an excuse to exit the inferno for a longish cruise to cooler climes. Also my birthday would occurr during the Sept cruise- so for us it looks like SEPTEMBER

I know what you mean about the unbearable heat of September. That is one of our hottest months here in FL too.

I will feel better about not leaving home during the hurricane season though....

LEtue
April 22nd, 2009, 01:32 PM
Anyone else interested in joining us? I sent for pricing on the two May dates:

May 31
May 17

PTKreuser
April 23rd, 2009, 07:46 PM
Anyone else interested in joining us? I sent for pricing on the two May dates:
May 31
May 17
Still no pricing?? I doubt they can beat the price we got for May 17th. We booked an oceanview, cat. E - $4046 total, including one lunch and dinner for 2 in PG, and $225 OBC. :cool: I hope I don't get in trouble for posting our pricing here.

I am anxious to see what Laura comes up with.

Vada

Sillyjilly
April 23rd, 2009, 09:09 PM
Still no pricing?? I doubt they can beat the price we got for May 17th. We booked an oceanview, cat. E - $4046 total, including one lunch and dinner for 2 in PG, and $225 OBC. :cool: I hope I don't get in trouble for posting our pricing here.

I am anxious to see what Laura comes up with.

Vada

Wow, that is good.

LEtue
April 23rd, 2009, 10:10 PM
Still no pricing?? I doubt they can beat the price we got for May 17th. We booked an oceanview, cat. E - $4046 total, including one lunch and dinner for 2 in PG, and $225 OBC. :cool: I hope I don't get in trouble for posting our pricing here.

I am anxious to see what Laura comes up with.

Vada

I am anxious to see the pricing too! It probably will be next week at the earliest before we hear anything though. My cabinmate is so excited about this itinerary and is ready to book!

I just flew to Texas today for my son's wedding on Saturday. But I will check my email again tomorrow in case there is any word from Laura. :D

PTKreuser
April 24th, 2009, 01:38 AM
I just flew to Texas today for my son's wedding on Saturday. But I will check my email again tomorrow in case there is any word from Laura. :D
A wedding! How exciting! Congratulations Linda!

Vada

LEtue
April 24th, 2009, 08:28 AM
A wedding! How exciting! Congratulations Linda!
Vada

Yes, it is very exciting! The family is all assembled and the rehearsal dinner is tonight.

We are all going to need a rest when this is over :D

lstrong
April 24th, 2009, 11:21 AM
I would so like to join you!! I've done two Alaska cruises and one 2-week motorhome adventure. We were in Homer late May 2007 and it was rainy and windy the entire 3 days. Hoping for better weather next time, but you never know. Kodiak is a big draw for me, but really short stay there. I am so ready to go back!! Laurie

LEtue
April 24th, 2009, 11:42 AM
I would so like to join you!! I've done two Alaska cruises and one 2-week motorhome adventure. We were in Homer late May 2007 and it was rainy and windy the entire 3 days. Hoping for better weather next time, but you never know. Kodiak is a big draw for me, but really short stay there. I am so ready to go back!! Laurie

Laurie, I hope you decide to join us when we get pricing and the go ahead from Cruise Critic! We're all anxious to hear something so stay tuned :D

LEtue
April 24th, 2009, 11:34 PM
Hey everyone! Good news today :D

I got a email from Laura and she is on vacation for a week but she will get pricing for us as soon as she gets back. So we have to patient for a little while yet but she is very happy to see a HAL group cruise on such a great itinerary!

Have a great weekend everyone!

spcl4cs_gal
April 25th, 2009, 10:51 AM
I love this itinerary but due to my work schedule I would be more interested in either the August 9 or August 23 sailing. Looks like I may have to book this one on my own. :(

spcl4cs_gal
April 25th, 2009, 01:31 PM
For those of you who live in South Central Ontario, CAA has a group package in place for the sailing on the 23rd that includes a bathrobe, Pinnacle dinner, a wine package, and a SBC. This might just be what the doctor ordered for me. :)

LEtue
April 25th, 2009, 03:15 PM
I love this itinerary but due to my work schedule I would be more interested in either the August 9 or August 23 sailing. Looks like I may have to book this one on my own. :(

Originally, I was the only one that voted for the August 23 date....

Other than the one response I saw for the September 6 date - everyone wanted May. I will go back and review the votes!

RuthC
April 25th, 2009, 03:16 PM
Other than the one response I saw for the September 6 date - everyone wanted May.
Not everyone! :D

LEtue
April 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM
Not everyone! :D

That's true you did indicate July :) I should have said most votes fell in May and the shoulder season sailings will offer the best pricing.

I hope you change your mind and when we are ready to go you will be ready to commit too! We would love to have you join us :D

RuthC
April 25th, 2009, 03:32 PM
I'll not be going in May. If I don't go to Europe again I will be booking this cruise, but for the summer.

LEtue
April 25th, 2009, 03:40 PM
I'll not be going in May. If I don't go to Europe again I will be booking this cruise, but for the summer.

Okay Ruth. I always consider the first two weeks in June as summer ;)