What is included in my package?
Here is what is included in your package:
- Cruise Fare
- Port Charges
- Most meals and entertainment
- Full access to all seminars provided by Cruising Through Life Inc.
- Welcome Aboard Cocktail party with the speakers and staff of Cruising Through Life
- Free Cruise Raffle!
- Exclusive product Discounts and Giveaways!
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How much does the package cost?
The Storytelling package costs $699.00 per person. That is in addition to the cost of the cruise itself. You can view the cabin and package pricing on the home page. Also be sure to check our Early Booking Discounts and Specials on the home page as well as giving us a call about un-advertised discounts.
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Do I have to purchase the package to go on the cruise?
At least one passenger in the party must purchase the package in order to book the cruise through our agency. You can have multiple cabins as long as one person attends the seminar. Please give us a call at 877-808-2935 (toll free) to discuss the exceptions to this rule.
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Can I book the cruise through another agency but still attend the seminars onboard the ship?
No - the only way to experience this cruise is to book the cruise and package with Cruising Through Life.
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Do you offer cancellation insurance?
We strongly believe in offering you not only the best value for their vacation packages, but also the best value in cancellation protection. Accordingly, we are pleased to offer you cancellation insurance through CSA Travel Protection - an Industry leader recognized for outstanding customer service.
CSA is recognized by both travelers and travel agents for the highest quality of customer service in the industry. If you ever need assistance, they are there to help!
Here are some reasons why you should consider CSA for all your trip insurance needs:
Superior Customer Service: CSA works daily to exceed their customers' expectations. Calls are answered by live service professionals. Their staff is dedicated to delivering a quality customer service experience every time. They make every effort to service our customers by sharing relevant information quickly, efficiently and professionally.
Supplier Financial Default (Bankruptcy Protection): CSA's Supplier Financial Default coverage protects you against the bankruptcy of your travel supplier, provided the financial default occurs more than fourteen days after your purchase of the policy. To qualify, you must first purchase a qualified CSA Travel Protection travel insurance and assistance plan within 24 hours of making your final payment.
Emergency Medical Transportation: This valuable service provides you with the peace of mind that a serious medical emergency will not financially devastate you. It also assures that wherever in the world you are, you will be transported to adequate medical facilities should something happen.
Coverage From Home to Home: Some policies only cover you only while on board ship or just on your vacation. Unfortunate events can happen en route to and after your trip. That's why CSA covers you from the day after you buy your policy right up until you return home.
Trip Interruption at 150% of the Trip Cost: We know that interrupting your trip is often more expensive than its original cost. If a trip is interrupted, many competitors' policies only cover up to the original cost and credit cards often won't provide coverage at all. CSA goes even further: We provide a 150% Trip Interruption benefit that helps pay for you to get back home.
Damage To Your Rental Car Coverage: (Not available to residents of TX and OR) This travel insurance benefit provides primary coverage if the car you rented on your trip is damaged due to collision, fire, flood, theft, vandalism, windstorm or hail. Because CSA provides primary coverage, in most instances you never need to inform your car insurance agency if a problem occurs. Also, because CSA pays first on these claims, it eliminates the need to purchase additional collision waivers from the rental car companies.
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What happens if I have to cancel my cruise?
We understand that no one wants to ever have to cancel a vacation however things do occur that can sometime result in cancellations. For that reason, we STRONGLY suggest cancellation protection - either purchased through our agency or through another provider. There is a $250 Agency Cancellation penalty enforced from the time of booking in addition to the cruise line penalties outlined below. However, you will not lose that $250 per person as you may apply that towards another Cruise of equal or greater value in the future. Cruise line cancellation penalties are as follows:
75 - 31 Days prior to sailing - $250 per person
30 - 9 Days prior to sailing - 50% per person penalty
8 - 0 days prior - 100% per person penalty
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Can I have more than two people in my cabin?
Cabins with more than two guests are limited in availability. The conference pricing remains the same -- please call us at 877-808-2935 for pricing and reservations.
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How do I book my cruise?
Please call 877-808-2935 for reservations and questions.
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Is there a children's program?
Carnival Cruise Lines offers a fun and flexible toddler, kid’s, and teen programs which are designed ages 2-17. The well-trained counselors offer an array of age-appropriate, fun-filled options so kids can get as much excitement out of the cruise as you do. And your kids can also learn while they're having fun! With everything from parties and video arcades to stimulating learning sessions, we provide so much fun we know your kids will have the trip of a lifetime.
Camp Carnival Toddler (AGE 2 - 5)
Toddlers can enjoy "Fun Ship" Bingo, Cartoon Time, Sponge Painting, Sing-Alongs, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Playtime, Coloring, Painting, and Drawing Contests.
Camp Carnival Juniors (AGE 6 - 8)
Junior cruisers can enjoy Cookie Decorating, T-Shirt Painting, Playstation 2, Junior Late Night Parties, Outdoor Games and more.
Camp Carnival Intermediates (AGE 9 - 11)
Kids ages 9 through 11 can enjoy Ping Pong, Video Games, Dance Classes, Scavenger Hunts, and Talent Shows.
Teens (AGE 12 - 14)
Teens can enjoy Parties, Games, Sport Tournaments, Dance Parties, Pool Parties, Outdoor Fun, Playstation 2, Scavenger Hunts, late Night Movies & Munchies, karaoke and Teen Shore Excursion Program.
Club O2 Teens (AGE 12 - 14)
Carnival's Club O2 is perfect for older teens with parties, hip music, great movies, video games (PS2 and Xbox), teen shore excursions, teens-only lounges and other great ways to hang out.
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What if I have dietary or special needs requirements?
Guests with diet requirements can be accommodated on board. We do not have Dieticians onboard; therefore, we can only offer assistance with simple requests such as the method of preparation of menu items. The special diet requirements need to be arranged with the guest's Headwaiter on the first night of the cruise. Every menu (in the dining room) has Spa Carnival Cuisine Fare. These items are lower in calories, sodium, cholesterol and fat. Salads are prepared with diet dressing. Desserts are prepared with Sweet'N Low or NutraSweet instead of sugar. In addition, each menu has one vegetarian entree. Low-cholesterol egg substitute is available upon request as well as diet jellies at breakfast.
The following simple diets can be prepared onboard:
- vegetarian
- salt-free
- bland
- low sugar
The following food is not available onboard:
- Kosher meals
- Baby Food and Formula
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Do I need a passport?
Yes - As of December 31, 2006, all U.S. citizens are required to have passports for travel within the Western Hemisphere, per the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and the 2004 Intelligence Reform Bill. To implement the law, the Departments of State and Homeland Security proposed a phase-in program referred to as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). As announced in April 2005, the WHTI program originally recommended three different deadlines for U.S. citizens to obtain a passport, depending on the region they were traveling to within the Western Hemisphere. The government has now modified their original timeline to the following requirements for U.S. citizens:
* December 31, 2006 - Passport or other accepted document required for all air or sea travel within the Western Hemisphere.
* December 31, 2007 - Passport or other accepted document required for all U.S. border crossings.
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Can you arrange flights for me?
Our agency can arrange air transportation for you through the cruise line. If you choose to have the cruise line arrange your airfare, we strongly recommend customizing your airfare which our agency will be happy to assist you with.
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Can you arrange transportation to/from the airport for me?
We can arrange ground transportation for you from the airport to the ship and from the ship back to the airport even if our agency has not provided the airfare.
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Are tips included in the package?
Gratuities are additional. A fixed service charge of $10 per person, per day will be added to your onboard account. For children ages 3-12, a $5 per person per day charge will be added to your onboard account; there is no charge for children under the age of three. If you have any problems with the service you are receiving onboard the ship, do not hesitate to contact a member of the ship's staff or our onboard agency escort.
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Are there medical facilities onboard the ship?
A physician and nurse are on each ship to provide medical care and services at customary charges. Commonly used medications are kept on board and may be prescribed by the ship's doctor.
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How do I pay for purchases onboard the ship?
Onboard the ship, all purchases are made using your onboard account (with the exception of booking future cruises or purchasing items at the product exhibition). All purchases onboard the ship are to be paid when you settle your account at the conclusion of the sailing.
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What will I receive when I book my cruise?
Once your cruise has been booked you will receive a booking confirmation email from us within 24 hours. It will contain an invoice showing the money you have paid, the final balance due, and the final balance due date, as well as your cabin number and cruise line confirmation. You will receive your tickets about two weeks before the sailing.
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Do I have to pay for my cruise in full when I book it?
That is entirely your decision. You can pay for your cruise package in full at the time of booking or you can simply pay the $500 per person deposit and pay your final balance 120 days prior to sailing.
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