St MinneSomePlace In Paradise
THE PARDI GRAS CRUISE
It is a floating 5-star resort!
The Conquest is the newest, Dec, 2002, and one of the largest, 952', ship in the Carnival fleet with a staff numbering 1150. It is exquisitely designed for uncrowded comfort in its spacious staterooms and on its spectacular 11 decks, plus sky and spa decks! It has a nine story, glass atrium. Over 60% of the staterooms have ocean views and most of those have balconies as well. Imagine the panoramic ocean views! Four pools offer the convenience and ample lounging space for everyone. If shade is your desire, shaded decks are part of the creature comfort tiers. Carnival offers many programs from
golf to stupid human tricks....or the time and space for some of your own creation! For
that change in your pocket, there is the Minne-Mart of duty-free shops....always good for a laugh!
Hungry for a cheeseburger? How 'bout 10 meals a day, room service and a 24 hour pizzeria? Snacks to gourmet; casual to fine; buffets to supper clubs; indoor or outdoors....your choice! Whenever, where ever.....no problem, mon!
How 'bout a margarita? I bet there's a Shipwreck Lounge! Plus, the specialty bars devoted to sports, wine, jazz and piano sing-a-longs. Don't forget your love and luck at the ship-wide Tahiti Casino. Buskers are welcomed! Other forms of humorous entertainment will be left to our own devices!
As usual for St MSP, special activities, raffles, and contests for Parrot Head Grand McCaw prizes
will be organized to help raise money for a worthy charity.
So, plan to start the week off on another Saturday night on the Quarter in the Big Easy, or meet on the ship Sunday afternoon. There will be plenty of excitement on board and also at each of the ports. Whether you want to sight see, partake some local activity, or visit the Margaritaville Cafes, Carnival will take you there and make sure you are never wondering what to do next. Wait 'til you see 7 Mile Beach on Grand Cayman....bring your snorkel! As always, swim suits are optional!
And remember, you can sleep when you get home!
The popular Conquest cruise ship leaves on Sunday afternoon, January 18 from Nawlins. Its stops in Montego Bay for a Parrot Head day at the Margaritaville Cafe there, then makes way to one the most beautiful beaches in the world, 7 Mile Beach on Grand Cayman, continues on to Cozumel for the Margaritaville Cafe in Cancun and then returns to Nawlins on Sunday, January 25....a tropical 7 day excursion with lots of fun planned for time at GULF.
But First.....It's Pardi Gras and Blonde Stranger on Bourbon Steet Time in Nawlins! Opening Day...January 15 and phlocking until January 18 with a closeout event at Margaritaville Cafe at noon when this time it will seem like lunch will last forever! Especially with 7 more days on the Paridis Gras Cruise....we all need a holiday! Lots of great Music, Parrot Heads and Nawlins shenanigans!
Comin' ta Nawlins Saturday? Hobbit has a one night hotel package at the Doubletree--including transfers from the airport to the hotel -- the hotel to the ship -- and from the ship back to the airport at $99 per person.
Want to come ta Nawlins on Thursday? 3 night hotel -- including transfers -- $239 per person.
RATES:
The stateroom rates will be the best available for this cruise...estimated to be $500-$900 per person. Up to four people may share a cabin...third and fourth person rate as low as $299. Airfare is usually separate and expected to be approximately $350 per person, round trip. Air/Cruise packages may also be available. Trip insurance is also available.
The rate per person includes most cruise expenses relating to stateroom accommodations, meals and entertainment on board provided by Carnival. It will also include your transfer to the Cancun Margaritaville Cafe. Additional phlocking entertainment and events may be planned by St MinneSomePlace and participation will typically be included as well. The exceptions are: optional air travel and taxi transfer service, port taxes, liquor and/or bar service, shore excursions, tips, personal expenses including your entertaining shopping and gambling, spas, etc.
Shipmates can be arranged.
DETAILS:
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Air from Mpls to Nawlins: approx $350 per person arranged by individual directly with Hobbit or airline; with 180 people, we will get a Sun Country Charter
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Port Taxes are additional: $175 per person
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Hotel in Nawlins on January 17 arranged by individual, through Hobbit...see contact below; Hobbit may provide list of preferred hotels
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Rates for Hotel and Airport transfer in Nawlins will be provided by Hobbit; approx $25 by cab one way, up to four passengers
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Conquest cabins hold a maximum of 4 passengers; special rates for 3rth and 4th passenger: $299
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Final rates will include transfer from Conquest to Margaritaville Cafe in Cozumel/Cancun
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Prices are approximate and not guaranteed until booked. Book early for best rates; Prices quoted are per person and are based upon double occupancy per cabin.
Further information will be posted on the web page as it becomes available.
CONTACTS:
All Parrot Heads who plan to cruise will be included on a special Lovely Cruise mailing list. The intention is to keep everyone updated on the latest information pertaining to your cruise.
For further information, please contact Candie at candiesteinman@hobbittravel.com or 612-338-8880, ext 3020 or 800-633-2111 or check out the Hobbit webite or http://www.hobbittravel.com/pardisgras.htm
For club information, contact Jerry at stminnesomeplace@aol.com of 952-934-5442. If you are interested in volunteering in the administrative duties of this event, your help would be appreciated! Not much work is expected but I am sure there will be some assistance required on board to make sure everyone has a contact for activities, questions, etc.
