Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) "Star"
March 19 - 26, 2011 (Oregon spring break)
ITINERARY
Saturday: March 19 Port: Los Angeles, CA Depart: 4:00PM Sunday: March 20 At Sea Monday: March 21 Port: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Arrive: 12:00 PM Depart: 7:00 PM Tuesday: March 22 Port: Mazatlan, Mexico Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 5:00PM Wednesday: March 23 At Sea Thursday: March 24 At Sea Friday: March 25 At Sea Saturday: March 25 Port: Los Angeles, CA Arrive: 8:00 AM
Inside cabin (category KK, deck 5, 142 square feet) = $465 per person
Ocean view cabin (category E, unobstructed view, deck 5, 159 square feet) = $635 per person
Balcony cabin (category BC, deck 9, 203 square feet) = $865 per person
EVERYONE will receive a $50 shipboard credit per cabin.
Note: These rates INCLUDE all taxes and port fees; however, the tax portion of the rate is subject to change until paid in full. Currently, $80.21 of these rates are taxes --- it is this portion of the rate that is subject to change until paid in full.
The categories I listed above is where we have our blocked space; however, if someone preferred another category, they can still book into our group and receive the same group benefits -- the rate just may be different. Also, I would like to point out that the cruiseline sometimes offer discounts to past guests, service workers (i.e. firefighters, military, etc.), and certain union workers (i.e. teacher's union and other big unions). At the time someone books their cabin, I will ask certain questions to see if they qualify for further discounts. If, for example, the "past guest" (called Latitude Member) discount is less than our group discount, then the rate will be adjusted to the better rate. NCL makes sure people are not penalized for being part of a group --- so any discount someone may qualify for, they would still get even in this group. However, many times the group rate is a better rate; but, as I said, we can compare rates and go with the better at the time of booking.
The NFBO will receive $50 per cabin booked and paid for. If eight (8) or more cabins are booked, then this amount increases to $100 per cabin contribution to the NFBO (exception: maximum of $50 contribution for cabins not booked thru me --- however, these cabins still will help toward the cabin count to receive the bonuses). Also, for every 8 cabins booked, the equivalent to one person rate will be offered to the NFBO as a bonus. This rate is determined by the majority of the type of cabin booked; and this bonus rate is based off the base rate, not including taxes and port fees. I reserved 12 inside cabins, 12 ocean view cabins, and 8 balcony cabins.
Like last year, those that are interested in booking a cabin, needs to call (or email me) directly. A deposit of $275 per person is required to hold their cabin --- check or money order only. Only $25 of this deposit, per person, is non-refundable --- the balance is refundable until final payment. Final payment will then be due December 23, 2010; and at that time stiff penalties go into affect for cancellation. Credit card payments are allowed for the final payment (as well as check or money orders) --- just not for the deposit.
Here is a summary of important dates to remember:
November 12, 2010 --- Any cabin, without names and deposit ($275 per person), will be released back into inventory. In other words, group contract ends on this date for the unsold cabins!
December 23, 2010 --- Final payment due. Individual deposits are refundable up until this date (minus $25 per person); stiff penalties go into affect for cancellation after this date.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Kim Howell
Travelfax
503-743-3915 or 800-480-7405
NFBO 2010 Members Seminar
The National Federation of the Blind of Oregon will be holding its 2010 Members Seminar on February 27 and 28. This year’s event will be held at the Comfort Suites Salem at 630 Hawthorne Ave. SE Salem, Or 97301. We will be starting on Saturday at 12:00 noon and adjourning on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
This year’s room rates are $70.00 for a single room or $70.00 for a double room plus tax.
Breakfast on Sunday is provided in your room rate and there will be a $25.00 registration fee which will include your lunch and dinner on Saturday and your lunch on Sunday.
Please contact Art Stevenson to make your room reservations by February 10th to reserve your spot.
Art can be reached by calling 503-585-4318 or emailing him at artds55@comcast.net.
Blinded Veterans Association
National Convention
Portland to Host BVA 64th National Convention ... all members of the Blinded Veterans Association in good standing are hereby notified that the BVA 64th National Convention will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232, from Tuesday, August 18, through Saturday, August 22, 2009.
Visit http://www.bva.org/convention/index.php for more information.