Conference abbott::cruise_travel

    I am not on that cruise, BUT I can tell you about some good party
    action. If you have an American Express card, when you get onboard, get
    a sign and drink card.  What they do is run a blank of your american
    express card only, give you a paper "drink" card, and whenever you buy
    drinks, they use the paper card.  No money.  The good thing is, they
    give you a detailed receipt everytime you order a drink.  That way, you
    know exactly how much you spend on drinks.  Sure beat whipping out the
    wallet.
    
    I personally charged up $700 for drinks for the week, but don't let
    that scare  you.  Prices for drinks are actually pretty good.  I was
    buying bottles of asti spumante every night with dinner, some nights
    two or three bottles.  I would buy rounds of drinks  for friends etc.
    The way to go
    
    
    man e dred
    the original rastafarian
    

    RE.-1
    
    Can I go with you on your next cruise??
    
    That is the best way,  open a credit account once your on board and you
    don't have to worry about carrying around money...excepted in port.
    
    We always carry around $500 or so dollars in travelers checks just in
    case.
    
    Have a good time!!!
    
    Ken C.

    I agree with (.1) about getting the Sail & Sign card. This also saves
    you some money. How often do you buy a drink for $2.25 and leave $3.00
    for it? That,s a 33% tip! The Sail & Sign program automatically adds on
    15% tip so you don't have to worry about cash and the generous tipping.
    Otherwise, traveler's checks or cash - whichever you prefer.
    
    MC

    My husband-to-be and I are considering a cruise for our honeymoon, and
    have heard good things about the Ecstacy, and the Carnival line itself. 
    I have a few questions for those of you that know more about it:
    
    - Which port does it leave from?  Saturday or Sunday?
    
    - Which routes does it offer?
    
    - Ballpark rates for a 7-dayer?
    
    - Phone number for more information?
    
    I was surprised at how many cruises leave on Saturdays, when most
    weddings take place.  Doesn't that eliminate most newlyweds since they
    would prefer leaving on a Sunday?  Just an observation...
    
    Thanks for the help.
    
    Mary

    Mary,
    
    I will be going on the Ecstasy next March, and this what I know about
    it so far:
    
    It does leave on Sunday - from Miami
    
    It has two routes. One week it is in the Eastern Caribean, second week
    it is Western Caribean.  You may chose 1 or 2 weeks. 
    
    Ballpark figures are - for a Category 6, outside cabin, wk of March
    29 to April 5, it was $1489pp and 52.50 port fee.
    
    Your best bet is to talk to a travel agent, or at least pick up a book
    at one to figure what cruise would be the best for you.  The  new
    Carnival books are out.
    
    						John

    
       I have just returned from the Eastern Carribean Ecstasy cruise. 
      There will be a hoard of honeymoon couples on board when you sail.
      the choices for sunday departures are limited (RCCL Song of America)
      and the Ecstasy are the largest ships leaving on Sunday.  
    
    
                                    -Rob
    
    

    
    Rob,
    
    So how was the cruise?  Was it fun?  How were the ports of call?
    
    Mary

    Janet,
    
    Tried to get through to you via VAXMAIL this morning, but it looks like
    there are problems with the network...  I have a few questions for you
    about the Ecstacy.
    
    Thanks,
    Mary