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Grand Princess - 14 Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, FL departing on December 19, 2008. Travel Agent: Bob DeAgazio of Worldview Travel. Bob can be reached at: 800-869-0674 or by email at bobd@worldviewtravel.com This sailing is open for booking, deposits are $600 per person ($1200 per cabin) and a dedicated website for this sailing can be found at the following web address: http://grandprincessdecember192008.makeswebsites.com/
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Port |
Arrival
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Departure
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| 19 Dec |
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
12:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
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20 Dec
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At Sea |
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| 21 Dec |
At Sea |
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| 22 Dec |
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles |
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
| 23 Dec |
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles |
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
| 24 Dec |
Aruba |
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
| 25 Dec |
At Sea |
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| 26 Dec |
Barbados |
8:00 AM
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6:00 PM |
| 27 Dec |
St. Vincent, St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
| 28 Dec |
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda |
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
| 29 Dec |
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
7:00 AM
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6:00 PM |
| 30 Dec |
La Romana, Dominican Republic |
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
| 31 Dec |
At Sea |
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| 01 Jan |
Princess Cays, Bahamas |
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM |
| 02 Jan |
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
7:00 AM
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PRICING:
Cat. JJ- Inside– $2020.12 per person
Cat. FF- Obstructed Oceanview– $2380.12 per person
Cat. EE- Unobstructed Oceanview– $2630.12 per person
Cat. BC- Balcony– $2828.12 per person
Cat. AB- Mini Suite– $3430.12 per person
Prices include all port charges, taxes and government fees.
Group Amenities:
$50.00 per person Onboard Credit
Bottle of wine per cabin
Additional categories may be available.
Please contact Bob at Worldview Travel for prices and availability at 800-869-0674
Payment Terms: $600.00 per person deposit due at time of booking Final Payment will be due by Sept. 20, 2008
To Book Please contact Bob at Worldview Travel and Cruises: 800-869-0674
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| Grand Princess is a consummate host at sea, rivaling the most luxurious resorts on land. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars®, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options. |
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| The many activities onboard Princess ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, you can be sure we’ll do our best to cover all the bases. And from art auctions to virtual golf, this ship is loaded with fun things to do. |
Sometimes floating serenely just isn’t enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship’s bubbling hot tubs.
- Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
- Neptune’s Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
- Terrace Pool
- Oasis bar & hot tubs
Our ships will keep you on the run, literally, with basketball, paddle tennis, jogging tracks and state-of-the-art gyms equipped with machines that’ll keep your heart rate pumping.
- Lotus Spa®, gym and fitness area
- Swim-against-the-current lap pool
- Nine-hole putting course (Princess Links)
- Virtual golf simulators
- Jogging track
- Shuffleboard
- Center Court
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it’s a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
- World-class art collection, gallery and auctions
- ScholarShip@Sea®
- 24-hour Internet Café (wireless access available)
- Library and writing room
- Hearts & Minds Wedding Chapel
- Conference Center
Deals on designer clothing and gifts, including Lladro, Swarovski, Calvin Klein, Tommy Bahama, Lancome, Clinique, Estee Lauder, and Fossil - all up to 30% off.
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| To say the nightlife onboard is entertaining is an understatement. Princess performers are seasoned professionals and their performances are of the same caliber as what you’d see on a Broadway stage. Princess theater productions, lounge acts, movies and casino venues are just some of the fun onboard. |
This ship’s theater venues are designed with great acoustics, the best seats in the house, and stellar acts. The movies shown are all first-run feature-length films.
- Princess Theater
- Vista Show Lounge
- Movies Under the Stars® outdoor theater
Our ship’s Hot Spots are just that - sizzling! They vary depending upon the ship and feature dazzling casinos, our Movies Under The Stars outdoor theater, night clubs, dance floors and more.
- Atlantis Casino
- Explorers Lounge (nightclub-style performances)
- Skywalkers Nightclub (15 decks above the sea)
Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy space to sip cocktails with someone special or a swanky place to savor a cigar and make new friends, Princess ships provide it all.
- Wheelhouse Bar
- Snooker’s Cigar Bar
- Promenade Lounge and Bar
- Bacchus Bar
Grand Princess, the flagship of Personal Choice Cruising, offers a wide variety of services and features — enabling them to customize their cruise experience with a myriad of dining, entertainment and activity options. Below are some of the features Grand Princess has to offer:
- 2,600 passengers
- 710 staterooms have private balconies
- Full deck of mini-suites
- Video arcade
- Digital photography studio
- Wedding chapel featuring wedding-at-sea program officiated by the ship’s captain
- Sports bar
- Art gallery
- Nine-hole putting course and golf simulator
- Wrap-around promenade deck
- Four pools - including one swim-against-the current pool
- Sports court and jogging track
- Full-service spa with ocean-view gym
- Three dining rooms
- Two specialty restaurant - Sabatini’s Italian restaurant and Sterling Steakhouse
- Outdoor hamburger grill, pizzeria and ice cream bar
- 24-hour buffet/bistro, plus round-the-clock room service
- A wide variety of bars and lounges, including a wine and caviar bar
- Three unique show lounges
- Largest casino afloat
- Two-story child and teen centers
- 24-hour Internet Cafe
- Skywalkers nightclub and observation lounge suspended 150 feet above the water
- Easy wheelchair access staterooms and most public areas
Grand Princess Under 18
With Princess, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun - and their own place to hang out. Our youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. And for the littlest ones, activities like kids’ karaoke, pizza parties, pajama nights and more.
Kids & Teens
This ship’s activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Shockwaves (ages 8-12), to Remix (ages 13-17).
- Teen Center
- Youth Center
- Teen hot tub
- Video game arcade
- Splash pool
Grand Princess Staterooms
Our grand suite is extra spacious with a large balcony and panoramic views. It includes all the premium amenities of a suite with balcony plus the following upgrades: deluxe queen mattress, spacious sitting room with fireplace, hot tub, convertible double sofa bed, large walk-in closet, personal computer and tub equipped with whirlpool jets. Approximately 730 square feet, including balcony.
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Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk. Balcony. Two televisions. Refrigerator with wet bar. Walk-in closet. Bathroom with tub and shower. Approximately 468 to 591 square feet, including balcony.
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Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk. Balcony. Two televisions. Refrigerator. Walk-in closet. Bath with tub and shower. Approximately 323 square feet, including balcony.
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Each suite is actually two self-contained staterooms interconnecting through a large living room which leads to an oversized private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.
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Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Balcony. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet and desk. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 214 to 257 square feet, including balcony.
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Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Picture window (categories E-HH obstructed). Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 168 square feet.
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Oceanview (2 portholes)*
Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. 2 porthole windows. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 168 square feet.
Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 160 square feet.
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*Certain staterooms may vary in size and configuration. Photos and diagrams represent typical arrangements.
Christmas On Board Grand Princess
From the Christmas tree adorning the ship’s mast to a visit from Santa, the holiday season brings a special kind of cheer to Grand Princess. This year, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year celebrations will be in full swing fleetwide, with several seasonal activities for passengers to enjoy. Trimmed from stem to stern in festive holiday decor, Grand Princess will reflect the season in a variety of ways. Special menus and culinary displays will offer traditional goodies. Strolling carolers and live musicians will fill the air with the sounds of the season. And the ship’s movie screens will feature the holiday classics loved by young and old alike.
Some special activities debut this season, adding to the festivities. Children of all ages will enjoy a special reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by a member of the ship’s company. A holiday production show debuts in the Princess Theater on select ships, with the opportunity for photos with the cast members in their holiday finery.
On Christmas Eve, passengers will sit down to a dinner of traditional holiday fare, and on Christmas Day passengers can enjoy a cup of eggnog, plus a sumptuous brunch including roast turkey and all the trimmings. Freshly prepared stolen and Christmas cookies round out the seasonal treats.
A full day of activities on Christmas Day centers around the atrium, with events for young and old. A spectacular display from the ship’s culinary team, including a variety of gingerbread houses, will delight the senses. Santa is sure to drop in with gifts, and stay for a special photo session to capture the moment with passengers. Elsewhere, a holiday variety show adds a seasonal element to the ship’s entertainment offerings. Religious services are held as well, and passengers can attend midnight mass or an inter-denominational church service performed by onboard clergy.
Christmas For Kids — Christmas Day will be especially festive for the ship’s younger cruisers. Santa Claus is sure to make an appearance with his sack full of toys, along with his Princess helper, Pelican Pete. A fun-filled holiday fair in the atrium offers youngsters the opportunity to try their hand at cookie decorating, balloon making, face painting, games and other competitions. The Youth centers will host holiday parties for each age group, and kids can make decorations to display on the center’s Christmas tree. Youngsters can get creative with other holiday-themed arts and crafts projects throughout the cruise, and they will have an opportunity to sing Christmas carols for passengers. Classic family holiday movies will be screened in the kids centers and the ship’s theaters. For parents who want to stay up later to celebrate the holidays, free late-night group kid sitting sessions will be available on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Hanukkah — Passengers celebrating the festival of lights on board can participate in religious services, including special prayer and song services conducted by a rabbi who sails during the holiday period. A special area of the ship is reserved for those participating in these events and ships display menorahs and fresh flower arrangements decorated in the Hanukkah colors of blue, silver and white. Children will enjoy themed arts and crafts pertinent to the holiday, which begins at sundown on December 21
Ringing in the New Year — Grand Princess will welcome 2009 in style with a fun-filled New Year’s Eve party where revelers can count down to the new year with music, confetti, noise-makers and a balloon drop. Earlier in the evening, passengers will enjoy a special New Year’s Eve menu. And once the new year arrives, football fans will be pleased to know they won’t miss the day’s traditional college bowl games, as the telecasts will be shown in a shipboard lounge or Grand Princess’ giant Movies Under the Stars screen, complete with a full buffet of “munchies” such as popcorn, chips, mini hot dogs or burgers, and other assorted goodies.
BOOK TODAY! DEPOSITS ARE FULLY REFUNDABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2008.
Please contact Bob at Worldview Travel for prices and availability at 800-869-0674
World View Travel - Leisure Consultant, Southern California
