The Next Doodle Cruise - POLL - We NEED Your Input

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

The response to the 1st Doodle Cruise has been wonderful. As we look to planning the next one - which needs to start now - Adina & Clark have asked that I gather some information from past cruisers and those that have interest in the next cruise. Please answer the questions and post below.

#1. I would prefer to cruise in

1a.  Oct. 2013

or

1b.  Jan/Feb. 2014

or

1c.  Just tell me when and I'll be there

*weather could be a factor in either choice, Oct. is still hurrican season but on the tail end, Jan/Feb might cause travel problems for those in the north. Oct. is considered more "off season" so would be slightly cheaper

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#2. I would be willing to sail on

2a. Carnival

or

2b. Celebrity

or

2c. Just tell me what ship and I'm on it

**Carnival is a little less expensive, is the party cruise line, more casual, more smoking (we can minimize the effects by booking cabins together)

***Celebrity is a little more money but smoking is WAY less, no Casino or Balcony smoking but it is a bit more upscale - you'd be expected to follow the guidelines for dinner attire (resort chic - slacks and nice shirt for dinner, capris, skirt or dress for women - formal night - suit for men and cocktail dress for ladies)

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#3.  I would prefer to sail out of  (these are possible itineraries and cannot be guaranteed)

3a.  Ft Lauderdale - for a Caribbean destination ( Key West, Grand Cayman & Ochio Rios, Jamaica)

or

3b. I would prefer to sail out of Los Angles for a Mexican Riviera destination (Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)

or

3c. I would prefer to sail out of Miami for a Caribbean destination (Grand Turk, Ochio Rios-Jamaica, Nassua-Bahamas)

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#4.  I would consider a

4a.  5 night cruise

or

4b.  6 night cruise

or

4c.  either

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Thank you for your input

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Mine

I prefer Oct.

I prefer Celebrity

Any destinations are fine with me

Either 5 or 6 nights

 

[Dori & Rua]

1a - October

2b - Celebrity

3a,b or c - any destination, but haven't been to Mexican Riviera

4c - either

5? -  Need Roommate

 

I can't WAIT to go again.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I prefer Oct.

Carnival

Departing from either Florida location

5 night

I really can't wait to be a part of this awesome experience.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Just tell me when and I'll be there.

Just tell me what ship and I'm on it.

I'd leave from either location.

I really don't care how many nights.

So as you can see I have no opinions about anything.  It really wasn't about the time of year or even the ship....it was awesome because we were all together having a crazy fun Doodle party!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I a) October ( I work Jan/Feb)

2. Celebrity by choice 

3.  Miami (I think it will be easier for me to fly into)

4.  Either 5/6 night

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Nicky - Miami is I think the more International between there and Ft. Lauderdale but trust me these cities are but minutes apart - so if we sail from Ft. Lauderdale there would be no problems.  Heck - fly into Ft Myers and stay with me and we'll drive to the ship together!!!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I prefer October

Don't care what ship

Prefer to sail out of Miami Or Fort Lauderdale

Don't care if 5 or 6 nights

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Sue Grasso

1a.  Oct. 2013 

2c. Just tell me what ship and I'm on it

3.   Ft Lauderdale or Miami  to the Caribbean

4.  5 or 6 night cruise

 

I will need a roommate.

 

[Leslie and Halas]

I would love to join the next one, but I'll just have to see when it is.  The "where" doesn't matter too much to me.  But the "when" may hit during a time when I can't be away from work for that long (unless it ends up being after October 15).  Unfortunately, early October, and late January - April are out for me, at least for something that's 5-6 days.  So I'll just see how things develop.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Jane, I was just thinking that our favorite day was when we were on the private island.  I noticed a lot of cruises don't include that and I know I would really miss it.  Just being able to kick back and enjoy the gorgeous ocean was amazing.  I think we all liked it better than being in ports like Nassau.  Just something to consider.

[sandy b]

Jane, is that where you rented the cabanas? I actually mellowed out just looking at those photos!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Yes, that was "cabana day".