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Cruise 2010 - Seattle to Alaska

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Past Cruises may now be found here.

CRUISE 2010 FOLLOWING REUNION 2010:

RAFINO/RAFINCO Cruise will sail from Seattle for Alaska on Sunday 12 September 2010.  This is immediately after the Reunion 2010.

Here are details of the Cruise:

1.  The ship is the Sapphire Princess.

2.  Cost of Cabins (based on double occupancy, cost is per person.)

     $699 for inside cabin

     $849 for Ocean view partially obstructed

     $1,149 for Ocean view or Ocean view with balcony

     Add $115.71 to each for international taxes and fees.

3.  Deposit requirements:

     A.  Special between now and 1 December 2009. 

            Fully refundable deposit is $100 per person

            Each will receive special bonuses like ship board credits,           coupon book and other amenities.

     B.  After 1 December 2009 the deposit is 20% of the cruise cost,       and the special bonus is not received.

4.  Tour Conductor Credit:

     The amount paid by each 16th person who cruises with us will be     divided between the cruise participants.  (This only applies to those who book with John Powell who is our Cruise Planner.)

5.  Itinerary:

    1.  Sun 12 Sep 2009 Seattle, WA           depart 4:00 pm

    2.  Mon 13 Sep   At Sea

    3.  Tue 14 Sep   Ketchikan, AK arr 6:30 am, dpt 4:00 pm

    4.  Wed 15 Sep Tracy Arm Fjord, AK arr 6:00 am, dpt 10:00 am

                               Juneau, AK         arr 2:00 pm, dpt 10:00 pm

    5.  Thu 16 Sep  Skagway, AK      arr 6:00 am, dpt 5:00 pm

    6.  Fri 17 Sep     At Sea

    7.  Sat 18 Sep   Victoria, B. C.      arr 7:00 pm, dpt 11:59 pm

    8.  Sun 19 Sep  Seattle, WA         arr 7:00 am

6.  Make reservations with or ask questions of John Powell at 800-642-2566.  John has been our Cruise Planner for years and knows the cruise business.  John has a block of cabins reserved and  is in direct negotiation with Princess.  Identify yourself as with RAFINO or RAFINCO when you call John. 

7.  The Cruise is open to all RAFINO/RAFINCO members, their          families, in-laws & close friends.  Attendance at the Reunion is not a pre-requisite especially for Friends and family members.

8.  Miscellaneous:

            A.  We will have “First Sitting” for dinner.  Tell John if you want   “Late Sitting”.

            B.  Transportation from the Reunion hotel to the Ship & return    will be arranged.

            C.. Web site www.rafino.org will list all cruisers as deposits are  made.  Other web sites may also list cruisers.

            D.  To get information search on www.Princess.com and locate the Sapphire Princess to Alaska on 12 Sep 2010.

            E.  More information such as shore tours will be provided as it   comes available.

            F.  Cruise Master Bob Radomski rpradomski@q.com. or    Web Master J. Claud Wallace jclaudwall@aol.com will be glad to assist by getting answers to your questions.

            G. PASSPORT FOR CRUISE? Our cruise planner, John Powell has provided the following information concerning passports.   “Since the RAFINO/RAFINCO Cruise is roundtrip Seattle no passports are required at this time.  If someone got sick in Canada and needed to fly back from Canada, they would need a passport.  It is a good idea to have one.” 

“Who is Cruising” 44 as of 24 November 09

Bateman, William & Karin

Blaylock, James & Betty

Brennan, Martin & Mary Jo

Brittain, Donald & Roxanne

Caulfield, Pamela & TBA

Costello, Charles & Anne

Dalen, Gary & Jaye

Emerson, Bud & Alice

Garza, Robert & Bertha

Griffin, Gil, Vera & Stephen

Johnson, Daniel & Cindy

Johnson, Graham & Joan

LaBarbera, Al

 


LeMasters, Lucille & TBA

Mikkelson, Dave & Bonnie

Miller, Harry & Ruth

Miller, James & Brenda

Penick, Jeffery & Eileen

Perez, Hector & Norma

Poteat, Duna & Tammy & Gilda Bocock

Putnum, Thomas & Dianna

Radomski, Robert & Mary Lou

Smith, Sandra & TBA

Spiro, Michael & Merrie-Lee

Tolbert, Bill & Ann

Wallace, J. Claud & Virginia

Walmer, Bud & Karis

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