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

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I am working on this idea for the West coast. Closer to Walla-Walla. To accommodate about 20 adults, 30 ish dogs and include children. Probably on or very near a dog friendly beach, late summer, Sept probably. I have a list of those interested on my post regarding this. We would probably need two houses to rent or a very dog friendly hotel if available. Still researching.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Then I may go WEST.  "Yes, go West Old woman and her dog.   :) " 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Yes! Go west woman and her dog!!!! Seems to be enough interest. Just makes sense since its our doodles who brought us all together in the first place. But the cruise idea is awesome for those who can and will want to do that.
Personally, We have had 40 years in Florida, many boats, yrs. of living on the water and have traveled to enough islands to last a lifetime. But have never been to California, or Oregon or Washington state. So we prefer that type of get together.

[GBK]

Yes Joanne go WEST, would love to meet you and Spud!!!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Well, I guess there's no sense in picking 1b at this point since everyone else wants october, but if I can swing it then it would be a great bday gift to myself so October it is. I don't have a preference on anything else. I don't count as a full vote though, money is tight and I don't have a lot of budget for extra things right now. I will try as it would be really cool to meet everyone!

[Jill & Tugboat]

1a

2b (done both - Celebrity much better)

3a or 3c - done both, either is great

4c

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

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

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

3d.  I''m fine with almost any point of embarkation and ports of call 

4c.  either

 

[Jennifer and Jack]

I would like to go..I can go anywhere anytime as long as I am not sick.....I lost my room mates that is why I didn't go this year.....

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

I would love to go next time. October out of Miami would be my vote

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I would love to go to anything I could a) afford for as long as possible.  I would prefer casual (not only would you most likely not see me in a cocktail dress; you would NEVER see my DH in anything but shorts - even on a motorcycle in the snow.

[Adina P]

It doesn't have to be cocktail dress.  Even nice pants and a non tee shirt passes. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Vital news.