OK, I realize Cruise Freek Forums is still brand spanking new and most of you don't trust anything that is new.
So, Cruise Freek Forums is inviting you join us on the Inaugural sailing of Project Genesis, now known as Oasis of the Seas. Once you see how fantastic we organize group cruises and see that we don't force socializations but, have plenty of activities for those who wish to participate, we're confident you'll always book with us!
Cruise Freek Forums is sponsoring Pre Cruise Party for Oasis of the Seas Inaugural
In eager anticipation, members of Cruise Freek Forums are currently planning a pre-cruise party before the Inaugural sailing which will take place some time in 2009. The party will only be open to those who have booked with Cruise Freek Forums and, it's going to be an event you don't want to miss from food to drinks and dessert plus a DJ and dance floor to party the night away - not to mention a few surprised that are planned for the evening. Cruise Freek Forums are going to make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Other fun filled events being planned on-board Oasis of the Seas are a Meet and Greet for those who are interested, a group dinner at one of the specialty restaurants and, a beach party to be determined once the itinerary has been announced.
Cruise Freek Forum's official travel agency for this Inaugural sailing of Oasis of the Seas is Ships N' Trips Travel. Cruise Freeks have over 320 emails on their opt-in list for this exciting cruise opportunity and you're invited to join us. Simply click the link below and enter your email, there is absolutely no obligation to book: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Genesis-Inaugural-Cruise-Join-Us-h7.htm
Unlike other boards, Cruise Freek Forums have the assigned travel agent travel with the group to insure a wonderful cruise experience from start to finish. Additionally, all group activities are optional! If you simply want to book for pricing and amenities purposes you are more than welcome to do so! Many Cruise Message Boards focus too much on group activities and often pressure members and non-members who book to participate but, you'll never find that type of pressure with Cruise Freek Forums.
Oh sure, we're small, we get teased and called Cruise Geeks but, the truth of the matter is this Inaugural sailing is going to put Cruise Freek Forums on the map and notice as a real contender in the Cruise Message Board market. Many people are getting fed up with the quirks of the bigger boards and are loving the freedom they find on Cruise Freek Forums.
So come on over - Experience the Cruise Freek Forums difference! Sign up to join us on Genesis, now known as Oasis of the Seas today! The next announcement regarding this sailing is June 18 2008 and it is being rumored that it will be announcement of the opening day for bookings for this event. Don't delay, join us today: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Genesis-Inaugural-Cruise-Join-Us-h7.htm
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Try us on Oasis of the Seas First then Join us on Princess in 2010
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Embarking
Passengers arriving by private car should drop off luggage and passengers at the Terminal curbside first, and then proceed to either the on-or off-site parking lots. Immediately upon entering the Terminal, passengers will be directed towards the security and passenger screening area, and check-in area.
Disembarking
Following retrieval of baggage and exiting the Terminal building, returning passengers will be directed to awaiting coaches, taxis/limousines and car parking. Passengers with cars may first retrieve their car and then pick-up luggage and fellow travelers.
Parking at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is about 200-300 yards south of the terminal entrance/exit. Parking resides in an outdoor lot with security. Handicap spaces are available and the same rates apply as follows. Reservations are not needed to park.
Parking Rates Effective 4/1/08
- Short Term (Up to 1 Hour)
$6.00
- Short Term (Up to 2 Hours)
$7.00
- Short Term (Up to 6 Hours)
$12.00
- Daily Rate (10 Hours)
$17.00
- Overnight Rate (24 Hours)
$22.00
- Day Rate After 1st Day (Multi Days)
$19.00
By email: BCT@nycedc.com
By phone: (718) 246-2794 x303
The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is managed jointly by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ).
Contact The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal management:
Primary Phone: (718) 246-2794
X 302 for Michael Deveney, Port Authority (Terminal Manager)
X 303 for David Alvarez (General Manager)
History
Brooklyn’s historic waterfront served as the gateway for the nation’s goods and people for more than 150 years. Pier 12, developed just prior to the Civil War, has almost exclusively served as a cargo pier for all types of goods, up until 2005 handled ships laden with New York City’s road salt being transformed into its newest luxury cruise ship terminal.
Facts
- Red Hook Terminal Pier #: PIER 12
- Total size (square feet): approximately 190,000.00 sf
- Check-in area (square feet): approximately 13,700.00 sf
- Baggage area (square feet): approximately 39,000.00 sf
- One level or two levels: two (in the passenger gangway area)
- Number of gangways: two
- Number of elevators and escalators: two elevators, one escalator
- Number of bus stalls: 17
- Parking: approximately 186,000.00 sf
- Waiting areas: approximately 15,000.00 sf
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Join us for 4th of July in 2010 - It's going to be a great vacation!
We're organizing a group cruise for 4th of July week in 2010 and, you're invited to join us!
Our wonderful Travel Agent - Jeanie of Becks Tours & Travel already has begun organizing and getting us preliminary pricing for our pre-cruise stay in Manhattan. Here's that link: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/princess-july-4-2010-update-pre-cruise-package-pricing-t1102.htm
It's going to be great! We're taking a poll about which Broadway show we want to see, some of us are hoping that some how, some way that "Little Shop of Horrors" will make a come back to Broadway by then but, in the meantime, here's the poll: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/princess-2010-4th-of-july-broadway-show-poll-t1037.htm
And we're currently polling people for activities that they'd like to do while in Manhattan: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/4th-of-july-2010-princess-pre-cruise-activities-t1023.htm
The cruise is going to be equally as exciting but, it's a little tough to give any information about it since we don't have the ship or itinerary yet and, it's just under a year away before we'll find out. In the meantime, we're planning and inviting everyone we know to come join the fun.
You have two years to plan and save and what better week to vacation than 4th of July?
See you on Cruise Freek Forums!
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/index.htm
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Gray Line Bus Tour in NYC
As part of the Cruise Freek Forums pre-cruise package, we are including a 48 hour hop on/hop off pass for Gray Line Bus tours in Manhattan.
Here's more directly from the Gray Line site: Tour Length: 2-3 Hours per loop
Departs From: Various locations listed below
| Downtown Loop: | 8AM – 6PM from Times Square (Broadway between 47th & 48th Sts.) |
| Uptown Loop: | 8:30AM – 4:30PM from Gray Line Visitors Center @ 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Sts.) |
| Night Tour: | 6PM – 8:30PM from Times Square (between 47th & 48th Sts.) Tues & Wed 6PM – 9:30PM from Times Square (between 47th & 48th Sts.) Thu - Mon 6:00PM – 8:00PM from Gray Line Visitors Center @ 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Sts.) |
| Brooklyn Loop: | 10AM - 4PM from South Street Seaport |
Price:
Adult -
Child (Ages 3-11) -
Tour Description:
The ALL LOOPS TOUR includes 4 separate double decker tour loops that allow you to enjoy the best of Manhattan and Brooklyn with unlimited hop-on, hop-off opportunities at over 50 stops!
| The Uptown Loop Harlem Central Park Lincoln Center Dakota Apartments Museum Mile, and more! |   |
| The Downtown Loop Times Square Empire State Building Rockefeller Center / Top of the Rock World Trade Center Site Little Italy, and more! |   |
| The Brooklyn Loop Botanic Garden Brooklyn Museum Antique Furniture District Fulton Mall 5th & 7th Avenue boutiques, restaurants, shops, and more! |   |
| Night Tour; Holiday Lights Empire State Building China Town Manhattan Bridge Soho Rockefeller Center, and more! |   |
Additional Information:
See our All Loops Tour map or watch a short video clip about the All Loops Tour for more details.
HOT TIP!Monday, May 19, 2008
Why Princess Cruise Lines?
Say Princess Cruise to most people and usually the first thought - for those of us over a certain age bracket - is "The Love Boat". Yes, it's true for many of us, our first tasting of cruising is what we saw on "The Love Boat".
So why are we selecting Princess for our 4th of July week cruise in 2010? We know we won't have Julie McCoy as our cruise director and Gopher Smith isn't going to be our pursuer but, overall, Princess Cruise Lines offers one of the best multi-generational cruise programs available in the industry. From flexible meal times to adults-only areas Princess ships truly offer something for everyone.
Daytime activities range from swimming and organized pool games to spa treatments and afternoon teas. Kids won't be bored on Princess with optional children's programs based on age to game rooms and other on-board activities, it's the perfect way to keep the kids entertained! Other adult activities range from book clubs to art auctions - there is truly something for everyone.
Night time activities range from the on-board casino to a variety of show options to dancing into the early morning hours for adults. Kids and teens also have specially arranged activities just for them from dancing to pizza parties and more.
And these are just a few reasons Cruise Freek Forums Cruise Message Board members have selected Princess Cruise Lines for our 4th of July week sailing in 2010.
Why not come over to the board and see all the things we're planning for this sailing. You don't need to register just to read the boards but, we'd sure love you to sign up and give us your input!
Here are some of our links for the Princess 4th of July sailing on Cruise Freek Forums:
All Princess Threads:
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/
Main 4th of July 2010 Thread:
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/princess-4th-of-july-week-2010-cruisers-meet-here-t1015.htm
Broadway Show Poll/Vote for our pre-cruise stay in Manhattan:
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/princess-2010-4th-of-july-broadway-show-poll-t1037.htm
So come on over and see what we have going on for this exciting cruise in 2010
Sea you on-board!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Join our Princess Group and take advantage of $100 Deposit
I was just visiting the Princess thread on Cruise Freek Forums, and, the travel agent in charge of our 4th of July week cruise aboard Princess Cruise Lines, Jeanie of Becks Tours & Travel, informed all of us that during the opening week of our bookings for the 4th of July week in 2010, our deposits will only be $100 per person! Now how can you beat that deal?
Here's the link for our opt-in list for this sailing, sign up today to be kept informed about this sailing: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Cruise-Freek-Forums-Group-Cruise-4th-of-July-on-Princess-Cruise-Lines-from-NYC-h62.htm
So today I'm going to tell you about our pre-cruise package in New York City and, I think you're going to be very impressed!
As quoted from Cruise Freek Forums:
"These prices are PER PERSON and include 2 Nights at Hotel, Dinner at Heartland, Broadway Show Ticket, Sightseeing Bus, Transportation to and from theatre, dinner and hotel. Transportation to the pier is also included.
This does not include dinner in Little Italy. Both Da Umberto's and Da Nico's did not respond to our request yet.
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND AVAILABILITY
1 per room Double Occupancy
RATES ARE PER PERSON
2 per room
RATES ARE PER PERSON 3 per room
Novotel
Holiday Inn Midtown
Sheraton NY
Sightseeing Information:
Gray Line of New York: All Loops Tour – See New York from a Red Double-Decker Bus! Ticket is valid for 48 hours, and gives you access to 3 tour loops (Uptown, Downtown and Brooklyn Loop). Feel free to hop-off at any stop that interests you and simply hop-on the next Gray Line bus that stops.(Gray Line has added a $1.00 Fuel Surcharge, payable at the Gray Line Visitor’s Center)
Theater: Rate is based on an order of 20 or more tickets to the same performance. Surcharges may apply on select performance.
One Broadway theatre performance per person
Dining: Restaurant may require one entrée selection for the entire group. All meals include Tax and Gratuity.
Group Dinner at Heartland Brewery
Free Inclusions:
Admission per person to choice of the Empire State Building Observatory or the Rockefeller Center Tour
Admission per person to the American Museum of Natural History
Shopping discounts & vouchers for coupon books (one per room)
Invitation to be a Special Guest of the CBS Early Show
Additional Inclusions:
Baggage handling –Applicable for groups with 10 or more rooms.
Tax on included features."
Now I ask you - what other cruise message board site offers such fun-filled and exciting pre-cruise packages? It's time to make the switch and come to Cruise Freek Forums!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Welcome to 4th of July with Cruise Freeks in 2010
I'm a newbie to blogging so bear with me. I'm Robyn and I'm a proud member of Cruise Freek Forums Cruise Message Board. Here's the web address: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/index.htm
We're organizing a group cruise for 4th of July week in 2010 and, you're invited to join us!
Our wonderful Travel Agent - Jeanie of Becks Travel already has begun organizing and getting us preliminary pricing for our pre-cruise stay in Manhattan. Here's that link: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/princess-july-4-2010-update-pre-cruise-package-pricing-t1102.htm
It's going to be great! We're taking a poll about which Broadway show we want to see, some of us are hoping that some how, some way that "Little Shop of Horrors" will make a come back to Broadway by then but, in the meantime, here's the poll: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/princess-2010-4th-of-july-broadway-show-poll-t1037.htm
And we're currently polling people for activities that they'd like to do while in Manhattan: http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/princess-cruise-lines-f25/4th-of-july-2010-princess-pre-cruise-activities-t1023.htm
The cruise is going to be equally as exciting but, it's a little tough to give any information about it since we don't have the ship or itinerary yet and, it's just under a year away before we'll find out. In the meantime, we're planning and inviting everyone we know to come join the fun.
You have two years to plan and save and what better week to vacation than 4th of July?
See you on Cruise Freek Forums!
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/index.htm
