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

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

If  know soon I can start a big Piggy (Doodle) Bank for the trip...can't wait.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Here is kinda what I'm thinking:  please advise

We could do a 5 night out of Miami sailing Oct 14 - same ports as this last time - going to Half Moon Cay (I hate to plan the entire cruise around this - what if it rained?)

This is the cheapest option  with inside cabins starting around 279.00, balconys start at 449.00 all prices are per person

We'd be gettig a BETTER hotel next time around ;)

or

we could do the 6 night out of Ft Lauderdale going to Key West, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios

insides start at $409 p.p., balconys at $609 p.p.

 

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

the cruise out of Ft Lauderdale sails on 10/13/13

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Realizing that the more expensive option is also a night longer :)

This includes your food.  So if you figure 3 squares a day, snacks and roomservice plus free entertainment, and a cabin - not neither are a bad deal.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Tell me when and where to be and I'll be there. 

Will share a room with Laurie and John.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Sounds a little kinky!  LOL

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Well darn!! I thought their suite had plenty of room for a third!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Doris loves kinky!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Tim says he wants his own room because we hold him back.  Doris, you can room with us!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

My Tim isn't committing yet to a cruise, even with the fantastic stories!  So glad you are willing to make room for me, Jane! : )

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Tell your Tim to call Dave...or John....or Clark. 

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Well my dh IS going on the next one and NOPE - no room for Doris with us!  LOL - This will be pushing on our 20th Anniversary and we are still Honeymooning!!!!  LOL