Who's Interested in Cruising on Mariner when it Repos to LA

[cruisenfever]

[quote name='PaulWN']I just keep checking cruises for the Mariner. Has to show up there sometime.[/quote]
OK Paul...........since you instigated the "alphabetical" list (how am I doing BTW)........you are not the official "checker upper" and official notifier when said itineraries are released.:)

Oh yeah...........and make sure that what you find out is CHEAP.........oh my, where are my manners............I mean AFFORDABLE RATES!!!!!!!!!;)

[cruisenfever]

[quote name='DiamondPlusCruiser']The last scheduled cruise for the Mariner out of Port Canaveral is the Dec. 28, 2008 cruise-- so that would put the repo cruise departing on Jan 4, 2009. It's a 35 night repo (which will be broken into segments for easier sale). Nothing on the repo bookings/itins is out yet and most likely won't be out for a few months yet.

The first scheduled sailing from LA is Feb 22, 2009--- I would expect they would do a few TA pre-inaugural sailings before this cruise so the ship should be on the west coast mid-Feb.[/quote]
Thanks for all the info..........which I am sure is factual. We figured that it would be broken into segments. Have you any idea how many segments they are talking about? Maybe just a hint!!;)

[cruisenfever]

Since it looks like this thread might be around for a few months until we all learn of how many segments there will be, the cost, and itineraries........... how about we try to figure out what those segments will be (let's not worry about $$$ right now). Anybody what to take a stab at it??

[bigscrb15]

I am sad the Mariner is moving. I hope I get a chance to sail her again before she moves. I am a cruise addict and aviation addict. The Mariner and her aviation themed decor will be missed in Florida.

[isujim]

[quote name='DiamondPlusCruiser']The last scheduled cruise for the Mariner out of Port Canaveral is the Dec. 28, 2008 cruise-- so that would put the repo cruise departing on Jan 4, 2009. It's a 35 night repo (which will be broken into segments for easier sale). Nothing on the repo bookings/itins is out yet and most likely won't be out for a few months yet.

The first scheduled sailing from LA is Feb 22, 2009--- I would expect they would do a few TA pre-inaugural sailings before this cruise so the ship should be on the west coast mid-Feb.[/quote]

Easier sale........or more money.......or both:D Let's see........3 segments, jr. suite at say $4299pp so that is $8598 per cabin times 3 segments equals $25,794............Gee I hope I'm wrong:D and hope they price it (all segments) like a repo.........:D

[isujim]

Ooops........Sorry Patti........we aren't supposed to worry about money right now:rolleyes:

[cruisenfever]

[quote name='isujim']Easier sale........or more money.......or both:D Let's see........3 segments, jr. suite at say $4299pp so that is $8598 per cabin times 3 segments equals $25,794............Gee I hope I'm wrong:D and hope they price it (all segments) like a repo.........:D[/quote]
I think you are just a wee bit high on the JS price on Mariner. Remember, the Voyager class ships tend to be a little less for a JS. I'll bet it might be more around $2500pp.............but I could be way out in left field. BUT, let's hope that being out in left field is a good thing!!

[cruisenfever]

[SIZE=4]RCI, if you are reading this, [SIZE=2]and we know you are[/SIZE]...............PLEASE MAKE THIS REPO AFFORDABLE so we can all enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!![/SIZE]

[isujim]

[quote name='cruisenfever']I think you are just a wee bit high on the JS price on Mariner. Remember, the Voyager class ships tend to be a little less for a JS. I'll bet it might be more around $2500pp.............but I could be way out in left field. BUT, let's hope that being out in left field is a good thing!![/quote]

OK so it's only $15,000 for 3 legs:D .........but I hope you are right.......that might be more manageable.

[cruisenfever]

[quote name='isujim']Ooops........Sorry Patti........we aren't supposed to worry about money right now:rolleyes:[/quote]
How about 35 sea days..................then we could spend all our time in the casino! They'd make bigger bucks that way!!!

[LIST]
[*]Everybody has to eat at least two Ben & Jerry's ice cream sundae per day.
[*]You have to spend at least 4 hours in the casino per day.
[*]At least 1-2 spa treatments per day.
[*]1 wine package per week
[*]5 or more drinks per day
[*]At least 2 visits to Johnny Rocket's per day
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[isujim]

[quote name='cruisenfever']How about 35 sea days..................then we could spend all our time in the casino! They'd make bigger bucks that way!!!
[LIST]
[*]Everybody has to eat at least two Ben & Jerry's ice cream sundae per day.
[*]You have to spend at least 4 hours in the casino per day.
[*]At least 1-2 spa treatments per day.
[*]1 wine package per week
[*]5 or more drinks per day
[*]At least 2 visits to Johnny Rocket's per day[/LIST][/quote]

Don't laugh.........we talked about the casino .........you know how we like going in there.....LOL..........we actually put a calculator to it........figure any amount you want at 35 days and.........well..........:eek: :eek:

Can you imagine the bingo pot:D

[cruisenfever]

[quote name='isujim']Don't laugh.........we talked about the casino .........you know how we like going in there.....LOL..........we actually put a calculator to it........figure any amount you want at 35 days and.........well..........:eek: :eek:

Can you imagine the bingo pot:D[/quote]
OH my I forgot about bingo.

Yeah, I saw you guys in the casino, but Rena has far more discipline than I do. Got a kick out of her and her friend.............when they had spent their amount, they left! You should be proud.

[Aquahound]

[quote name='cruisenfever'][SIZE=4]RCI, if you are reading this, [SIZE=2]and we know you are[/SIZE]...............PLEASE MAKE THIS REPO AFFORDABLE so we can all enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!![/SIZE][/quote]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][SIZE=3]That, and how about starting a new contest? Grand prize can be this repo cruise.

Hey RCI, remember whose idea this was. My contest entry will be under the same name. ;)
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[isujim]

[quote name='cruisenfever']OH my I forgot about bingo.

Yeah, I saw you guys in the casino, but Rena has far more discipline than I do. Got a kick out of her and her friend.............when they had spent their amount, they left! You should be proud.[/quote]

I was proud.........Bill and I did the same thing.......but we kept going out and coming back in 3 times a day:D

[cruisenfever]

[quote name='isujim']I was proud.........Bill and I did the same thing.......but we kept going out and coming back in 3 times a day:D[/quote]
Guess that tells me who handles the finances in YOUR family!!:p

[isujim]

Paul I'm all for a contest............but if it boils down to cheaper prices I vote for that.:)

[Aquahound]

[quote name='isujim']............but if it boils down to cheaper prices I vote for that.:)[/quote]

Yea. You and me both. :)

[glgolfer]

Patti - Great job on the list.
There's no doubt whoever sees the repos first will post here immediately.

Starting to buy more lottery tickets.

One way to look at it: Ft Lauderdale to someplace in Brazil. Airfare back would probably be enough to pay for the next leg from there to somewhere on the west coast of SA. Not having to fly home from there or fly to there for the third leg would pay for that leg.
So, taking all three legs might even save money.

Can you all tell I'm one of those optimist

BTW - Any balcony would be OK.

[isujim]

[quote name='PaulWN']Patti - Great job on the list.
There's no doubt whoever sees the repos first will post here immediately.

Starting to buy more lottery tickets.

One way to look at it: Ft Lauderdale to someplace in Brazil. Airfare back would probably be enough to pay for the next leg from there to somewhere on the west coast of SA. Not having to fly home from there or fly to there for the third leg would pay for that leg.
So, taking all three legs might even save money.

Can you all tell I'm one of those optimist

BTW - Any balcony would be OK.[/quote]

I like how you think and your math;)

[Workmom2]

Please put me on the "LIST"! Cannot wait till they price this one out!
Thank you.

[cruisenfever]

[CENTER][SIZE=4][B]THE LIST UPDATED (by screen name)[/B][/SIZE]
[LEFT]Below is a list of those posters (in alphabetical order) that have expressed an interest in doing some portion (if not all) of a repo cruise on Mariner when it does get sent to the west coast in early 2009. If I have missed anyone, I apologize. Please let us know if you would like to be included.
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The Mariner's pax capacity is 3,114.[LIST=1]
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[*][FONT=Verdana]Sooner-b-Crusin[/FONT]
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[*][FONT=Verdana]suzyluvs2cruise
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[*][FONT=Verdana]wine luvuh
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[cruisenfever]

[quote name='isujim']I like how you think and your math;)[/quote]
Paul has a great point there. Airfare down to SA and back is NOT cheap.........believe me, I know after looking at airfares for next year. So you would only have to fly to Florida and back home from LA.

[quote name='Workmom2']Please put me on the "LIST"! Cannot wait till they price this one out!
Thank you.[/quote]
You are on the list

[cruisenfever]

I just thought of something...........if itineraries are not going to be available for at least 2 months for this repo cruise............then I have to keep the list going for at least 2 more months...............oh, the pressure..........can I handle it!!!!!!!!!:eek::o:eek:

[cruisenfever]

Calling all you Mariner Maniacs..............need more names on THE LIST.

[Sooner-b-Crusin]

Hey Patti, I'm one of the "Original Mariner Maniacs"..... We sailed last year on 9/3 - 9/10..... It was absolutely the best cruise ever.

It would be so awesome to have this repo named the "MM"...

Pat