That is a good question and one that doesn't have a definitive answer. If you won the cruise the then the following is included:
Cruise for Two that includes taxes and gratuties
Airfare for two (you will have to pay for extra bags beyond what is included)
Cricut Classes
Motel Room night before the cruise
Transportation from the hotel to the port, from the port to the airport upon return
You will likely be responsible for your transportation from the airport to the hotel. I will see if I can find out about shuttle service availability or taxi fares. I believe last year it was about $20 in a taxi from the airport to the hotel, but I am not sure how far it is this year since we will be leaving out of Galveston and last year we were in Ft. Lauderdale.
While on the ship anything you buy in the stores, any drinks (sodas and alcohol) than the ones that come with meals (tea, coffee, milk, juice), any amenities such as spa service are charged to your room and then charged to your credit card at the end of the cruise. You are responsible for those charges.
Any shore excursions are your responsibility. There are some listed on the Royal Carribean site, LAND SHORE EXCURSIONS, if you would like to check them out. There are a total of 171 excursions to choose from on the list so make sure you click "next page" to see them all. Last year we didn't do any excursions but there were plenty of people that did and enjoyed them. Sandie, Karen, Sandy and I all preferred to do our own thing and explore on our own. There are some suggestions on the 2012 Cricut Cruise from members who are doing the Dunn's Falls or the Mayan Ruins.
There is always plenty to do on the ship. There are 4 pools on the ship, one being an adult only, which is what I prefer since I will not be taking any children with me. There are also a total of 6 whirlpools on the ship so there are plenty of places to soak up the sun. Last year we were given a list of available activities every day so we could choose what we might like to do. Several people enjoyed the nightly entertainment in the live theater, that included magic shows, dancing, etc. There is a cinema on board where you can go watch a movie. There are night clubs available if you want to dance the night away. The Mariner of the Seas also includes a Rock Climbing Wall, Miniature Golf and an Ice Rink. I know there are a lot of things I am not mentioning but I just wanted to provide some highlights. At this time I do not know which of these might cost extra.
If you choose you can leave extra money for a tip at the end of the trip and an envelope will be provided for this. Karen and I each left extra in the envelope because our stewards were so awesome!
Anything you buy while on shore is at your own expense, such as eating, shopping, excursions, etc.
When we found out we were going on a Cricut Cruise there was little information to be found. We want to share our experiences with you so you know what it is like to be Cruising With The Cricut!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Upgrading Your Package
Last year a few of the winners upgraded their packages to either window rooms or balcony rooms. If you are a winner and would like to upgrade your package you will need to contact Toby at Travel Masters.
You can contact Toby by calling (800)264-0557 , or emailing her at toby@cruiseandtravelmasters.com
My friends Karen, Wendi and I are going for the gusto and we will have a balcony room. I have talked to several people who said once you have a balcony room you will never want anything else. I will say though that we had an inside room last year and we weren't in the room very much at all. There is so much to do and see you can literally only spend enough time in your room to sleep and change clothes!
The bed can either be put together for a queen size or can be pulled apart for two beds. I believe this is standard for all rooms.
This is an example of an inside room.
This picture shows what an outside room looks like.
And this final picture shows a balcony room.
You can contact Toby by calling (800)264-0557 , or emailing her at toby@cruiseandtravelmasters.com
My friends Karen, Wendi and I are going for the gusto and we will have a balcony room. I have talked to several people who said once you have a balcony room you will never want anything else. I will say though that we had an inside room last year and we weren't in the room very much at all. There is so much to do and see you can literally only spend enough time in your room to sleep and change clothes!
The bed can either be put together for a queen size or can be pulled apart for two beds. I believe this is standard for all rooms.
This is an example of an inside room.
This picture shows what an outside room looks like.
And this final picture shows a balcony room.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
CONGRATS TO 2012 CRUISE WINNERS
I bet you all are full of questions, well to start out Congrats to you all. You are about to take the trip of a lifetime. Since you won the cruise you will not pay one dime for you and your guest, everything is paid for. The only expection is if you and your guest book any excrusions.
Another thing you want to consider is if your guest wants to be included in the classes they will have to purchase the upgrade at cricut.com, otherwise they will not be able to attend any of the classes. You do not need a passport to take the cruise, your official birth certificate with the raise seal will be enough. Since we are leaving from the US and coming back to the US thats all you will need. But if you feel better getting a passport, I would do that. Passports can take up to 6 weeks to process, so I would start the paperwork now. Last year we were flown down a day before the cruise and stayed at a hotel(which is paid for) and transported all together to the dock.
If there is something I did not cover please feel free to leave a comment and I will try and answer all your questions.
Another thing you want to consider is if your guest wants to be included in the classes they will have to purchase the upgrade at cricut.com, otherwise they will not be able to attend any of the classes. You do not need a passport to take the cruise, your official birth certificate with the raise seal will be enough. Since we are leaving from the US and coming back to the US thats all you will need. But if you feel better getting a passport, I would do that. Passports can take up to 6 weeks to process, so I would start the paperwork now. Last year we were flown down a day before the cruise and stayed at a hotel(which is paid for) and transported all together to the dock.
If there is something I did not cover please feel free to leave a comment and I will try and answer all your questions.
It's Time To Pick Up the Pace!!
The winners for the 2012 cruise have been chosen and are being contacted! I have already heard from one winner via Facebook and she is so excited! If you are a winner and would like to join our group on Facebook you can search for 2012 Cricut Cruise. I have been trying to add those that have already purchased their cruises but will be adding winners as we find out and if they want to join.
Sandie and I will be available to answer any questions people might have concerning the cruise and what you can expect. I would first like to say that ProvoCraft treats all their cruisers like royalty and everyone will have a fabulous time! Dan Larsen puts in a lot of hard work to make sure it all goes smoothly and he is an awesome guy with a fabulous sense of humor!!
Congrats to the winners!!!
Sandie and I will be available to answer any questions people might have concerning the cruise and what you can expect. I would first like to say that ProvoCraft treats all their cruisers like royalty and everyone will have a fabulous time! Dan Larsen puts in a lot of hard work to make sure it all goes smoothly and he is an awesome guy with a fabulous sense of humor!!
Congrats to the winners!!!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Winners Selected Soon!
The winners for the 2012 Cricut Cruise will be selected at the end of the month! It's exciting to know it is that close. While I am wishing I would win again this year I am not putting my hopes in that since the deadline to finish paying for the cruise is January 13th, less than a week away! Yes of course, I haven't finished paying but I will by the deadline.
My BFF Karen, and my friend Wendi and I have our plans settled as far as the room. We are going with the balcony room this time around. Wendi has never been on a cruise and this will only be mine and Karen's second cruise so we decided to live on the wild side with the balcony *okie just hopes that she can keep her balance after a few refreshing beverages and not fall over the balcony rail*.
We did get hotel information and everyone, well most everyone, will be staying at the Holiday Inn SunSpree in Galveston. The cost is $145 and includes breakfast the morning of the cruise and transportation from the hotel to the dock. My group won't be staying there. Since Wendi and I will be driving down and my BFF Carmen lives in Houston we are going to stay the night with her and she will be taking us to the dock. This also allows us to pick up Karen from whatever airport she will be arriving at. Karen is a travel nurse and we aren't sure where she will be stationed at the time of the cruise so her travel plans to Galveston will have to wait a few more weeks to be set in concrete. While I would love to stay at the hotel and see everyone I can't pass up a chance to go see my girlfriend Carmen and her family! And Wendi and I have decided that would also leave us $145 to spend shopping while on the cruise!
If you are on the fence about the cruise I say fall off that fence and get in! I can tell you from experience ProvoCraft puts on one heck of a cruise and they treat you like royalty. But if you are going to do it ya better get on the ball and do it this week!
Oh and good luck to all those with their fingers crossed in hopes of winning the cruise!!
My BFF Karen, and my friend Wendi and I have our plans settled as far as the room. We are going with the balcony room this time around. Wendi has never been on a cruise and this will only be mine and Karen's second cruise so we decided to live on the wild side with the balcony *okie just hopes that she can keep her balance after a few refreshing beverages and not fall over the balcony rail*.
We did get hotel information and everyone, well most everyone, will be staying at the Holiday Inn SunSpree in Galveston. The cost is $145 and includes breakfast the morning of the cruise and transportation from the hotel to the dock. My group won't be staying there. Since Wendi and I will be driving down and my BFF Carmen lives in Houston we are going to stay the night with her and she will be taking us to the dock. This also allows us to pick up Karen from whatever airport she will be arriving at. Karen is a travel nurse and we aren't sure where she will be stationed at the time of the cruise so her travel plans to Galveston will have to wait a few more weeks to be set in concrete. While I would love to stay at the hotel and see everyone I can't pass up a chance to go see my girlfriend Carmen and her family! And Wendi and I have decided that would also leave us $145 to spend shopping while on the cruise!
If you are on the fence about the cruise I say fall off that fence and get in! I can tell you from experience ProvoCraft puts on one heck of a cruise and they treat you like royalty. But if you are going to do it ya better get on the ball and do it this week!
Oh and good luck to all those with their fingers crossed in hopes of winning the cruise!!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Cricut Class Information
The information for the Cricut Class part of the Cricut Cruise has finally been released!
Here is the information for the Beginner Classes -
Cricut® Crafting Cruise Upgrade Package—Beginner Classes*
Join the Cricut® Cruise! Book your cruise and then purchase this Cricut® Cruise upgrade.*
$300 per person
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Upgrade Package Details
This package includes:
Click HERE to go to the website and purchase.
Here is the information for the Experienced Classes -
Cricut® Crafting Cruise Upgrade Package—Experienced Classes*
Join the Cricut® Cruise! Book your cruise and then purchase this Cricut® Cruise upgrade.*
$300 per person
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Upgrade Package Details
This package includes:
*This price is for Cricut® Crafting upgrade only. You MUST book the following Royal Caribbean Cruise. Cruise is not included in the price.
Click HERE to go to the website and purchase.
To be honest I will probably take the beginners classes since I don't know how to work the machines without Design Studio. I was really hoping for classes on the new Cricut Craftroom Software so I am glad to see that as part of the package.
While ProvoCraft does a wonderful job of providing supplies I will be providing a list of supplies I will be taking to use during classes on a future post.
There is rumor that the class package will be available through reward points and as soon as I find out for certain I will post that information.
Here is the information for the Beginner Classes -
Cricut® Crafting Cruise Upgrade Package—Beginner Classes*
Join the Cricut® Cruise! Book your cruise and then purchase this Cricut® Cruise upgrade.*
$300 per person
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Upgrade Package Details
This package includes:
- Beginner classes on the Cricut Imagine® machine, the Cricut Craft Room™ design tool, the Cricut Expression® 2 machine, and new Cricut® cartridges!
- Open craft time where you’ll have access to all of your favorite Cricut® machines and cartridges!
- Incredible gifts and prizes given out throughout the cruise!
- All necessary supplies for the classes and open craft time.
Click HERE to go to the website and purchase.
Here is the information for the Experienced Classes -
Cricut® Crafting Cruise Upgrade Package—Experienced Classes*
Join the Cricut® Cruise! Book your cruise and then purchase this Cricut® Cruise upgrade.*
$300 per person
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Upgrade Package Details
This package includes:
- Advanced classes on the Cricut Imagine® machine, the Cricut Craft Room™ design tool, the Cricut Expression® 2 machine, and new Cricut® cartridges!
- Open craft time where you’ll have access to all of your favorite Cricut® machines and cartridges!
- Incredible gifts and prizes given out throughout the cruise!
- All necessary supplies for the classes and open craft time.
*This price is for Cricut® Crafting upgrade only. You MUST book the following Royal Caribbean Cruise. Cruise is not included in the price.
Click HERE to go to the website and purchase.
To be honest I will probably take the beginners classes since I don't know how to work the machines without Design Studio. I was really hoping for classes on the new Cricut Craftroom Software so I am glad to see that as part of the package.
While ProvoCraft does a wonderful job of providing supplies I will be providing a list of supplies I will be taking to use during classes on a future post.
There is rumor that the class package will be available through reward points and as soon as I find out for certain I will post that information.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Official Email From Toby
Here is the official email from Toby concerning the cruise.
My friends and I have opted for a balcony room and will be having 4 in our room. We are wondering if we will be a little cramped but figured what the hey....try it this once and figure it out! LOL
I noticed that in Toby's email she has the Cricut price in there of $300. I have NOT seen anything official from ProvoCraft so I can't confirm this at this time. Also I do not know if you purchase that through Toby. I know last year you purchased the Cricut package on the ProvoCraft website. As soon as I find out that information I will be posting it and label it "official".
My friends and I have opted for a balcony room and will be having 4 in our room. We are wondering if we will be a little cramped but figured what the hey....try it this once and figure it out! LOL
I noticed that in Toby's email she has the Cricut price in there of $300. I have NOT seen anything official from ProvoCraft so I can't confirm this at this time. Also I do not know if you purchase that through Toby. I know last year you purchased the Cricut package on the ProvoCraft website. As soon as I find out that information I will be posting it and label it "official".
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Per person prices:
Inside Cabin 1st/2nd person $639.00
Outside Cabin 1st/2nd person $809.00 3rd/4th person $409.00
Balcony Cabin 1st/2nd person $959.00 3rd/4th person $469.00
These prices are based on a minimum of 2 people in a cabin.
Taxes $95.00 additional for each person
Gratuities $82.00 additional for each person (covers your cabin steward, waiter, busboy)
Roundtrip transfers from Airport to Galveston (approx 1 hour drive):
Houston Hobby $77.00 per person
Houston Intercontinental $82.00 per person
$250 deposit due per person to confirm cabin & price.
Final payment due January 13th, 2012.
Travel Insurance is approx $78 - $160 per person depending on your age.
Cricket Cruise Upgrade Package:
Beginner user: $300 per person
Experienced user: $300 per person
Additional items to budget for: Bar tab, tours off the ship, casino, spa, shopping, air transportation, and pre or post hotel.
I look forward to assisting you with all of your vacation needs. Call or email me anytime.
Toby Nash
Cruise & Travel Masters
4376 So. 700 E., SLC, UT 84107
801-268-4470 ~ 800-264-0557
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