Doodle Trip 2016 !!!

Who wants to join us in 2016?!!

It started a few years ago as a Doodle Cruise. Now, we've cruised a couple of times, and gone to an all-inclusive a couple of times. In 2016, we're going on a cruise again.

The 2015 trip was in Mexico back in October. We were missing a few people, but we still had a wonderful time. Getting together with everyone is definitely one of the highlights of my year. I'd love to show you lots of pictures and videos, but so many of them are not allowed to be shared under the new, "What happens in Mexico stays in Mexico!" rule that was instituted this year. Let's just say that some people DON'T want you to watch them whip, whip, watch them nae nae. Or spoon on a giant couch in the lobby. I did manage to find one appropriate pic. We spent a lot of time doing this:

Giant Jenga (Drunk Giant Jenga for some of us) was very popular. We played this every night. The biggest challenge was not getting knocked out by the 2x4s if you toppled the tower.

If anyone else from the trip has some appropriate photos (using Tim's standards of what's appropriate), feel free to post them.

On this trip, we were already talking about the 2016 trip, so we got to planning as soon as we got back. The details of the 2016 trip are below. It's in November next year, on Norwegian Cruise Line. They are running a great deal right now, but you have to book (with a down payment that's not too terrible) by 12/31. So check it out, and join us!

Here's a link to the ship: http://www.escape.ncl.com/?cid=PS_TSI_USA_SHP_GOO_LEN_SRH_SHIPESC_n...

If you wish to join us, you'll have to contact Todd Langenek at Palmer Vacations. His phone number is in the text below. He's the "me" in the "emailing or calling me" sentence.

I think we've already got about 16 - 20 people going (8-10 rooms), and we're hoping for more. If you don't have a spouse who is willing to come along with you on a trip with "those crazy doodle people," just post in this group, and try to find a roommate. If you come on this trip, I promise you that you will make some lifelong friends. Or meet in person some that you already consider lifelong friends just from meeting virtually on DK!

DOODLE TRIP 2016 !!!!

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise; November 12-19, 2016; Norwegian Escape (brand new 2015 ship); Departing from Miami

Ports of call in St Thomas (US Virgin Islands), Tortola (British Virgin Islands) and Nassau (Bahamas)

Price for double occupancy in balcony stateroom: $1383 per person

Guests can start emailing or calling me (800-627-1208) to make their reservations. I would price out whatever category (interior, ocean view, balcony or suite) of stateroom that they would like and go from there. They would need their names as they appear (or will appear) on their passports, dates of birth, address, phone and credit card for deposit ($250 per person) ready.

If they would like to take advantage of the promo NCL is offering with 2 free amenities, we have to reserve prior to December 31.

Here is the offer again:

NCL has a special that if you reserve a balcony or higher category, you can select 2 amenities for free. The choices are Ultimate Dining Package with allows for guests to dine in specialty restaurants instead of the main dining room. Ultimate Beverage Package which is their alcohol package so you would have alcohol and soda included. Next is $50 per port shore excursion credit per person (this cruise has 3 ports so that is a $150 value) and you reserve your excursions onboard and apply the credit towards the cost. Finally, they can select the WiFi package so guests can surf the net and post photos. If you select NCL, I would ask each “couple” what two selections they would like from that list. I say “couple” because both passengers would have to select the same items.

From the NCL website:

Spend a week on our newest ship, Norwegian Escape, as you sail through the islands of the Eastern Caribbean. Depart from sunny Miami to make your way to the U.S. Virgin Islands for vividly colorful snorkeling in St. Thomas. Sip tropical drinks on a pristine beach to the beat of Caribbean music on the British Virgin Island of Tortola. Or go exploring in a 4x4 vehicle when you arrive in Nassau. Whatever you choose, there's no wrong way to relax and let loose on this vacation.

Date	Cruise Ports	Arrive	Depart
Sat, Nov 12, 2016	Miami, Florida (EMBARK)	---	4:00 pm
Sun, Nov 13, 2016	At Sea	---	---
Mon, Nov 14, 2016	At Sea	---	---
Tue, Nov 15, 2016	St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands	8:00 am	6:00 pm
Wed, Nov 16, 2016	Tortola, British Virgin Islands	7:00 am	3:00 pm
Thu, Nov 17, 2016	At Sea	---	---
Fri, Nov 18, 2016	Nassau, Bahamas	12:00 pm	7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 19, 2016	Miami, Florida (DISEMBARK)	8:00 am	---

Please note: arrival and departure times from Tortola, British Virgin Islands may vary.

Please Note:

Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.
Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port.

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Permalink Reply by Nicky, Riley & Boris on December 11, 2015 at 1:32pm

My sister Andrea and I are on board! This will be my fourth doodle vacation and my sisters third. It's absolutely something I wouldn't miss and for me it entails taking an 11 hour long haul flight to the US and for my sister a long haul from Vancouver Canada so that will tell what this means to us. We have made truly wonderful friends and look forward to making new ones so if you are planning a vacation next year you should look at joining us...