Splendor check in. Who is going on Splendor and when?

[IBCRUZIN']

I am on the Splendor October 4, 2009. Looking forward to it.

[ferrangi]

Originally Posted by katlady

Updating the list. We now have three for Sept 6 lucky dogs.
Ferrangi, Marinemom25, and Bill&Dana 9/6/09
Misguideangel 9/13/09
briguy and funmaker 9/20/09
Bob 10/18/09
Bob M 11/29/09
Thoth 4/11/10
and still bring up the rear.
Katlady 5/2/10

"RUFF"

[ferrangi]

Welcome Aboard, IB 8) 8)

[katlady]

Originally Posted by ferrangi

"RUFF"

Updating the list. Bob just moved down one.
Ferrangi, Marinemom25, and Bill&Dana 9/6/09
Misguideangel 9/13/09
briguy and funmaker 9/20/09
IBCRUZIN' 10/08/09
Bob 10/18/09
Bob M 11/29/09
Thoth 4/11/10
and still bring up the rear.
Katlady 5/2/10

[ScurvyDog]

Kat
If you can't wait that long you can always change it to the SnoozeCruise 1/17/10. Conquest - Galveston

[Bob M]

Just a question...
We want to fly into LAX early on Friday morning & stay at a Hotel for 2 days in long Beach....
We can save over $172 on the airfare by arriving on Friday intead of on Sunday...
Soooooo, if we can find a nice hotel for 2 days at a fair price??____
We have looked at the Queen Mary but a little pricey..$$$$$$$$$$...
Can anyone recomend a Hotel or even a Motel close to the Splendor??? ___

Many Thanks,
Bob & Kathy

[katlady]

Originally Posted by Bob M

Just a question...
We want to fly into LAX early on Friday morning & stay at a Hotel for 2 days in long Beach....
We can save over $172 on the airfare by arriving on Friday intead of on Sunday...
Soooooo, if we can find a nice hotel for 2 days at a fair price??____
We have looked at the Queen Mary but a little pricey..$$$$$$$$$$...
Can anyone recomend a Hotel or even a Motel close to the Splendor??? ___

Many Thanks,
Bob & Kathy

I have been eyeballing the hotels in the area we have:

1. Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...each-downtown/
2. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Habor (that is in San Pedro, which is about 10 mintues away)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/laxpv
You have two Best Western close to port.
3. Best Western Hotel at the Convention Center
http://www.bestwesterncalifornia.com...ention-center/
4. Best Western of Long Beach
http://www.bestwesterncalifornia.com...of-long-beach/
5. Courtyard By Marriott Long Beach
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...beach-downtown
6. Comfort Inn & Suites
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-long...lifornia-CA821
7. Hilton Long Beach
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hote...HC5CCSGBJNM22Q
8. Holiday Inn Long Beach (Dwtn Area)
http://www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/e...0-141ce59007f9

[katlady]

I'm in the beginning stages of narrow my list that is why there are so many hotels. I don't know which are the best. However, I know the two areas San Pedro and Long Beach they are very close to each. San Pedro has more restuarants in walking distance, but Long Beach has the Attractions near by like the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. I hope that helps.

[katlady]

Originally Posted by ScurvyDog

Kat
If you can't wait that long you can always change it to the SnoozeCruise 1/17/10. Conquest - Galveston

You are trying to tempt me that is so mean. I wish I could go with you guys I'm sure I would have a blast. But I can't move my cruise now and the airfare is too high. I can just drive to Long Beach.

[green_rd]

Bob M - it may be tricky to find a good hotel in the LA basin where you can stay two nights for $172. I found our rate through http://www.kayak.com. They don't book the travel, they just aggregate prices. We got what I thought as a really good deal at the QM.

[Bob M]

The Residence Inn (Long Beach downtown) is $366 for a Harbor View room for 2 days...
Also a smoke-free building...
No free breakfast though which seems strange...
But easy walking to the beach & other places to snack or eat lunch...
Bob

[ferrangi]

Man, I say even you don't save any money by coming in early... I say do it.... start your vacation a couple a days early... squeeze every minute you can outta your vacation...
In addition, by arriving on friday, your are pretty much guaranteed to get to the ship on time...

My sis and I have the friday before off, we are leaving 5 am friday morning, driving to Solvang, staying at our timeshare for 2 nights, then driving about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs to long beach.... scrumptious isn't it?

Doing the same on the way back only for one night....
Then two more days off before going back to work... now that's a vacation.

[Bob M]

We save around $252 by taking a Friday flight so the $366 for 2 days would actually cost me an extra $114 for the 2 days (plus eating out)....
They have a regular room for $274 for 2 nights but we want to see the Splendor come into the harbor on Sunday morning... :o

[ferrangi]

Originally Posted by Bob M

We save around $252 by taking a Friday flight so the $366 for 2 days would actually cost me an extra $114 for the 2 days (plus eating out)....
They have a regular room for $274 for 2 nights but we want to see the Splendor come into the harbor on Sunday morning... :o

What time that does usually happen, we've never seen that before... ahh,, something new to look forward to.

[Bob M]

Splendor comes in around 7 AM, sometimes earlier on Sunday...

[funmaker]

Originally Posted by katlady

I heard in Stateroom B340 on the Queen Mary, where the purser was murdered, can't be rented it out anymore because it's too haunted. I just sent them an e-mail to ask if they have a Park N Cruise package. They said not at this time. So sadly I will be looking for another hotel. I have narrowed it down to the Crowne Plaza (San Pedro) or the Residence Inn (Long Beach) both have Park N Cruise packages.

Yeah it would be more fun to start vacation a day early but I need Saturday to pack. Queen Mary doesnt rent B340 anymore and they removed the number plaque but it is obvious where the room is. My daughter said even going near room B340 is pretty creepy. She loves staying on the B deck, but you would'nt catch me there. Too bad they dont have park N cruise anymore, but the other hotels you mentioned I am sure are fine.

[ferrangi]

Originally Posted by Bob M

Splendor comes in around 7 AM, sometimes earlier on Sunday...

Ouch... that's pretty early, since I will be in solvang, I would have to leave around 4:30 - 5 am.... yikes... tooooo early.
Well, we'll see....

[Bob M]

I have a few questions on the Splendor...
Which Dining room (Black Pearl or the Golden Pearl) has the breakfast & lunch sittings...?_____

If you sign up for early or late dining in the Black Pearl (mid-ships) then can you go to the Golden Pearl (aft) for anytime dining??______

Is there a Horizontal elevator??

[briguy]

Originally Posted by Bob M

I have a few questions on the Splendor...
Which Dining room (Black Pearl or the Golden Pearl) has the breakfast & lunch sittings...?_____

If you sign up for early or late dining in the Black Pearl (mid-ships) then can you go to the Golden Pearl (aft) for anytime dining??______

Is there a Horizontal elevator??

Yeah, its called your legs and feet..

[misguidedangel]

Katlady--heh, my 40th birthday cruise is setting me back a fair sum--enough to rip carpets/vinyl floors out and put engineered floors inthe living room, kitchen, and hallway. I am solo, so I am paying 200%, thus, it is a wee expensive, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else other than on the deck of a cruise ship to celebrate my 40th!

Queen Mary--well, I sure hope that if it is haunted the ghosts stay away from my room....

[huffca]

Originally Posted by ferrangi

Marinemom, you know don't you, that we are all going to have to meet somewhere on board.
Bill&Dana have already agreed to meet with me and sis (although we don't have a set meeting place as of yet). 8)
I am soooo stoked, this is going to be the best cruise ever....
Okay, okay, I know I only have 2 under my belt so far, but hey each time they get better and better.

... just sitting here reading the Carnival posts. I got on to take a look at Princess. Just booked with my friend Nicole for next March 14day on the Golden Princess to Hawaii. but it looks like people don't post as much on the Princess board. S I came her and found this. The is because I remember when you were afraid to go on your first cruise and now you are and ADICT!

Carol

[ferrangi]

Originally Posted by huffca

... just sitting here reading the Carnival posts. I got on to take a look at Princess. Just booked with my friend Nicole for next March 14day on the Golden Princess to Hawaii. but it looks like people don't post as much on the Princess board. S I came her and found this. The is because I remember when you were afraid to go on your first cruise and now you are and ADICT!

Carol

Welcome back Carol and congrats on the criuse..... Yes I am an addict, but no I was never really afraid of the cruise as much as I just wanted to be sure I would like before I jumped into a 7 day cruise....
I like, I like it.... 2 weeks from today.....

[katlady]

Originally Posted by huffca

... just sitting here reading the Carnival posts. I got on to take a look at Princess. Just booked with my friend Nicole for next March 14day on the Golden Princess to Hawaii. but it looks like people don't post as much on the Princess board. S I came her and found this. The is because I remember when you were afraid to go on your first cruise and now you are and ADICT!

Carol

It's so funny you are going to Hawaii cause check out this thread I started.
http://www.cruisemates.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=612273
Very briefly Cruisemates scheduled a 14 day Hawaiian cruise from Los Angeles, but then in was cancelled. That would be a great cruise for us California cruises because no flying.

[mariebabyy]

My mother, younger brother, and I will be sailing on the Splendor on Oct 4th!

[katlady]

Updating the list.
Ferrangi, Marinemom25, and Bill&Dana 9/6/09
Misguideangel 9/13/09
briguy and funmaker 9/20/09
Mariebabyy 10/4/09 (welcome aboard)
IBCRUZIN' 10/08/09
Bob 10/18/09
Bob M 11/29/09
Thoth 4/11/10
and still bring up the rear.
Katlady 5/2/10

[briguy]

Originally Posted by katlady

Updating the list.
Ferrangi, Marinemom25, and Bill&Dana 9/6/09
Misguideangel 9/13/09
briguy and funmaker 9/20/09
Mariebabyy 10/4/09 (welcome aboard)
IBCRUZIN' 10/08/09
Bob 10/18/09
Bob M 11/29/09
Thoth 4/11/10
and still bring up the rear.
Katlady 5/2/10

Cruising 10/4 and 10/8? Somebody is going to miss the boat!

[katlady]

Originally Posted by briguy

Cruising 10/4 and 10/8? Somebody is going to miss the boat!

That is strange. There is a Splendor cruise on 10/04/09 and one on 10/11/09. So I will change IBCRUZIN to 10/11/09.

[huffca]

Originally Posted by katlady

It's so funny you are going to Hawaii cause check out this thread I started.
http://www.cruisemates.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=612273
Very briefly Cruisemates scheduled a 14 day Hawaiian cruise from Los Angeles, but then in was cancelled. That would be a great cruise for us California cruises because no flying.

Oh wow. Whey did it cancel? That would have been nice.

[ferrangi]

Katlady...
IBCRUZIN is going on Oct 4th according to his post.

[briguy]

With all these Splendor cruises we better see some good reviews. Ferrangi, since youre first up we expect yours to be a good one. Then we can compare to our own and see how much is actually true. Pics would be good too but I know you will have that part covered.