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March 4 - 11, 2012, 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas: Click Here for a Virtual Ship Tour

Leaving from Galveston, Texas and sailing to George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica; & Cozumel, Mexico.

Plus there are 3 Days at Sea to work on your quilting & embroidery projects!

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Just the Basics

Flights must come into either Houston Hobby (airport code:HOU) or George Bush Intercontinental (airport code: IAH)
Transfers are $38.50 pp each way ($77 round-trip) from HOU and $46 pp each way ($92 round-trip) from IAH

Option #1

Book Royal Caribbean’s airfare

Choice Air:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Choice Air". These rates are subject to change until paid in full. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. In most cases, flights are non-refundable and no changes can be made once booked. Flights are customizable and you can choose to book Coach, First Class or Business Class.

To book your own Choice Air reservation, go to www.ChoiceAir.com Check rates as often as you'd like and then when you are ready...go ahead and book. You will need your reservation number, Ship name (Mariner of the Seas) and sailing date (04MAR2012) in order to book. Full payment is due at the time of booking. Once booked, Cruise & Crop will receive notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.

 

Option #2

Book your own air and arrive on 3/3/12.
Book the pre-cruise hotel & transfers through Royal Caribbean.

Call Cruise & Crop for current rates on 1-night pre-hotel options through Royal Caribbean. These rates would also include your transfer to the pier (but you’d have to get your own transfer from the airport to the hotel the night before). Hotel stays must be booked before December 9, 2011. After this deadline, hotel packages may not be available.

You’d also need to purchase a one-way transfer from the pier to the airport for after the cruise.  This is $38.50 pp to HOU or $46 pp to IAH.

Hotel currently being offered through Royal Caribbean:
1. Tremont House $143.48 pp

Hotel rates vary based on how many people are in the room. Rate quoted above is based on double occupancy. Rates are subject to change and are based on availability.

Option #3

Book your own air and arrive on 3/4/12.
Book Royal Caribbean Transfers

If you book your own flights, flights must arrive at the Houston airport no later than 12:30 p.m. on 3/4/12 and leave no earlier than 12:00 p.m. on 3/11/12.  Flights must arrive at the George Bush International airport no later than 11:30 a.m. on 3/4/12 and leave no earlier than 12:30 p.m. on 3/11/12. Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $77 HOU or $92 IAH per person.

NOTE:  You CANNOT book your own air & hotel (to arrive on 3/3/12) and still purchase Royal Caribbean transfers.  If you do everything on your own, you’ll have to find your own transportation to and from the pier.  Houston Hobby airport is approx. 45 minutes from the pier. Intercontinental Airport is approx. 1.5 hours from the pier. Visit http://www.portofgalveston.com/index.aspx for a list of Shuttles, Taxies and Rental companies. Cruise & Crop does not operate or control in any respect the services provided by these companies, nor does it guarantee their performance.

 

Option #4

Drive to the Pier

Parking Fees: $70 for vehicles up to 20 feet in length
The total fee for the time the vehicle will be parked is due on entry. They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard and Traveler’s Checks issued in U.S. dollars. Pre-pay and save $5 on parking. Visit this link to reserve your parking spot.

Directions to Port of Galveston

Please Note: The flights and hotels offered by Royal Caribbean can sell out. Do not delay in booking this portion of your trip. Call Cruise & Crop/CruiseOne to arrange these details.

In the United States: 1-800-645-1481
In Canada: 352-527-8473
 

Please take a minute to review the passport policy below. If you don't already have a valid passport, be sure to avoid the rush and give yourself plenty of time to apply for one. Once you've got a passport in hand, the whole world is yours to explore. Cruise & Crop/CruiseOne highly recommends traveling with a passport!

AIR TRAVEL - U.S. Citizens
All U.S. citizens including children must present a passport or other approved travel document when entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens can present a passport, NEXUS card at airports with NEXUS kiosks, U.S. military ID with travel orders, or a U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when on official business.


LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

Beginning June 1, 2009

  •  U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a U.S. passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver's license. See the complete list of WHTI-compliant documents.

For more information, please visit travel.state.gov

Shore excursions are available to be booked. You can go to Royal Caribbean's Website and click "Before you Board". Excursions can be reserved online up to 4 days before your sail date (February 29, 2012). Classes will be held on the days at sea and in the evenings. Therefore, classes will not interfere with any shore excursions you may want to participate in.

Save on Excursions
Book shore excursions for less on CruiseOne's website! Go to http://www.cruiseone.com/gpastor Click "Before you Go" and then "Shore Excursions"

The conference room is located on deck 2, in the front of the ship.  We recommend you use the Forward Stairs/Elevators to access the conference room.  You are in conference rooms "Caribbean (Room C)" & "Europe (Room D)."

If you run into trouble while on the ship, call Jeremiah & Jennifer's cabin 6548.


SCHEDULE
The first gathering will be Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. down in the conference rooms.  A schedule of events is listed below (subject to change). 

Dear Fellow Sew And Quilt Cruisers:

I just wanted to say you Thank You, for joining us on this great adventure.  We all want to find out what this great project will be.  I hope you will enjoy all of the games and adventures we will have this week.  We will be learning new and fun ways to do our quilting projects.  Our conference room is open 24 hours a day. (For self-sewing time)  Please keep in mind that we are our own maids in our conference room. (Keep tidy)  The room will not be locked at night so please take any valuables with you to your room.  We are not responsible for theft or vandalism.  Your sewing machine should be fine to stay at your table but I would not leave your purse or computers electronics etc.

If you have rented your machine it will be available at any time day or night. Your machine will be assigned to you on Monday morning. (The first day of class) 

Schedule:
Monday                  9 am - 12 pm, break for lunch, 1:30 pm - 6 pm

Tuesday                 (open to self-sewing time)                    (excursions day)

Wednesday            9 am – 11:30 am, break for lunch, 1:30 p.m. - 6 pm           (optional day)

Thursday                (open to self-sewing time)                     (excursions day)

Friday                     9 am - 12 pm, Break for lunch, 1:30 pm - 6 pm

Saturday                 9 am – 12 pm, Break for lunch, 1:30 pm – 5 pm

Sunday                   Disembark the ship

Everything must be packed up by 5 pm on Saturday to be unloaded.

For your convenience, Travel Companion Insurance has been included in your confirmation.  There are separate totals on your invoice: with and without insurance.  Should you choose to decline the insurance, please pay the amount shown in the line item marked "Balance due without insurance."

NOTE for persons paying with a credit card:  Your insurance payment will show up as a separate charge on your credit card.

View Travel Companion's Document of Coverage

 

What you'll need...Personal Packing List

  • Passport (or Passport Card) & a drivers license
  • Luggage Tags & Set Sail Pass
  • Casual Clothes for during the day
  • 3 Smart Casual outfits & 2 casual outfits for dinner
  • 2 Semi-formal outfits for dinner
  • A light jacket in case the studio room is chilly
  • Swimsuit, cover-up, sunscreen
  • Work-out clothes
  • Camera & extra batteries
  • Pajamas Toiletries (soap and shampoo are provided)
  • Tennis Shoes & Flip-flops
  • Walkie-Talkies (if you have them)
  • Small Tote Bag for Debarkation

What you'll need...Quilting Packing List

You will need to bring your own Embroidery sewing machine. If you'd like to rent one, the cost is $200. Please contact Jeremiah Trumble at killeen@sewandquiltstore.com or (254) 616-2200 to rent a machine. Alternatively, you can bring your own machine onboard with you - or - you can ship your machine to the store and they will see to it that your machine gets on the ship.

Hello Fellow Sew and Quilt Cruisers,

My name is Jennifer Trumble; most of you have probably talked to my husband Jeremiah. I am trying to help tie up loose ends for him and make sure we have everything we need. This email will tell you what you will need to bring or have us bring. There are four choices or kits to choose from.

The last thing I need to tell you is if you are bringing your own machine you will need to make sure to bring the machine accessories that are listed.  If you are renting a machine from the Sew & Quilt Stores, all machine accessories will be provided.  Please let me know which kit you will be purchasing soon so that I will be able to have the supplies for you.  You don't have to pay for the the kit until you are ready. To purchase a kit, you may call and pay over the phone or you may pay when we meet on the ship.  However, we will not have access to a credit card machine on board.  If you would like to pay by credit card, please call the store by February 29th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call or e-mail.  My e-mail is jensewlovin@yahoo.com and the number for the store is 254-616-2200.  Jeremiah or I will be happy to help in any way we can. 

The Everything Kit:  List of Sewing Supplies for Everything

4 Fabrics- ½ yard each

1/4 Yard of one fabric above

1/4 Yard of White fabric

2 yard pre-shrunk muslin

1 1/4 Yard of matching fabric

1 package Anne's soft and stable

4 Spools - Exqusite Embroidery Thread 1000 yd.

1 Pair of Gingher 5" scissors

Seam Ripper

Marking Pen

Flower head sewing pins

Trimmer by George

This kit includes the secret package

This Kit includes an Extra Hidden Bonus!!!

This Kit is $195.00

 

The Fabric Kit

4 Half Yard of 4 Different Fabrics

1/4 Yard of one fabric above

1/4 Yard of White Fabric

2 Yard pre-shrunk Muslin

1 1/4 Yard of Matching Fabric

1 Package Anne's Soft and Stable

4 Spools Embroidery Thread 1000 yd.

Pre-wound Bobbins

If you choose to buy the Fabric Kit you will also receive the secret package. We are unable to tell you what is in this package in order to keep the project a secret. When you purchase the fabric kit you will need to make sure to bring the list of sewing supplies. You can find the sewing supply list in this email.

This kit is $99.00

 

List for Tools Only Kit

1 Pair of Gingher 5" Scissors

Seam Ripper

Marking Pen

Flower Head Sewing Pins

6"x 24" Ruler

Trimmer By George

This kit is $130.00

The tool kit also includes the secret package and will be given to you in class. If you decide to buy the tool kit and bring your own fabrics the list is in this email.

The Secret Package
This package is a must and is included in each of the different kits it is $40.00. If this is the Package you would like you will need to bring all of the other supplies (See above).

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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