Kasey Wynn
Dazzling Getaways LLC
40 is the new FABULOUS
Apr 6, 2019 to Apr 11, 2019
5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise - Carnival Fantasy
Welcome!! We are so excited to see that you are interested in the Dazzling Getaways "Forty is the New Fabulous" cruise extravaganza!
Whether you grew up with the crew - or you met them elsewhere in this road of life, you know this group is a crazy fun time! Let's celebrate 40 years with sun, umbrella drinks, unlimited food, and memories to last a lifetime!
What's included in this trip:
- 5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard the Carnival Fantasy in an ocean view stateroom
- All taxes, fees, and mandatory pre-paid gratuities
- Memories & Laughs to last a lifetime!
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What's not included:
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Flights
- Pre-Cruise Hotel (Hotel TBD, stay tuned for details!)
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Airport or Cruise Transfers
- Travel insurance
- Optional Shore Excursions
Note: Dazzling Getaways will be happy to arrange your flights, pre-cruise hotel stay, and transfers. Please indicate on the booking form if you'd like assistance with any of these, and I will reach out to work with you to ensure a seamless travel experience!
Itinerary:
- 04/05/19 - Fly or Drive into Mobile, AL / Check Into Hotel (Hotel TBD)
- 04/06/19 - Embark the Carnival Fantasy / Depart at 4:00pm
- 04/07/19 - Fun Day at Sea
- 04/08/19 - Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00pm to 9:00pm
- 04/09/19 - Cozumel, Mexico 8:00am - 4:00pm
- 04/10/19 - Fun Day at Sea
- 04/11/19 - Arrive Mobile, AL at 8:00am / Disembark Ship / Fly or Drive Home
Cancellation policy:
We understand that things happen in life, and sometimes you must cancel or change your vacation plans. Your cruise deposits are fully refundable up until 02/05/2019. The following is the cancellation policy after 02/05/2019:
- Cancelling between 02/06/2019 and 02/22/2019 - Penalty of $150.00 per person
- Cancelling between 02/21/2019 and 03/10/2019 - Penalty of 50% per person
- Cancelling between 03/09/2019 and 03/25/2019 - Penalty of 50% per person
- Cancelling anytime after 03/24/2019 - Penalty of 100% per person
- Note - Dazzling Getaways always encourages the purchase of travel insurance to help protect your vacation investment!
FAQs:
1. I've never cruised before, what all is included?
Welcome to your first cruise! How exciting! There are many things included in the cost of your cruise. The cruise price includes the 5 night cruise in an outside room category. Outside rooms have a window, however there is no balcony to sit on (balcony rooms are no longer available for this sailing). Included are all of your food and snacks on board the ship. Included beverages are water, tea, lemonade, and coffee. Soda, juice, and alcohol are at an additional cost.
2. What are the additional costs I will need to prepare for?
As I mentioned above, soda and alcohol are not included, however you can purchase an unlimited soda and/or alcohol package (see extra options on the booking form). Any off ship activities / excursions will be extra, as well as food/drink while you are off the ship in port. While there are many free dining options on board the ship, there are also some optional specialty restaurants that come with a charge. Lastly, I encourage clients to consider tipping their room steward and waiters a bit extra if they do a nice job. The pre-paid gratuities that you pay are distributed to those staff members working behind the scenes to make your cruising experience amazing. Room stewards and waiters work extra hard, so tipping them is a nice gesture.
3. I've booked cruises on my own before, do I have to book through Dazzling Getaways?
Great question! You will receive several benefits by booking this cruise through Dazzling Getaways. We have created a dedicated group on board solely for you and your friends. If enough people book in to the group (minimum of 8 staterooms) there will be special group amenities that you would not receive otherwise. Additionally, when you book into a dedicated cruise group, you are receiving a special negotiated group rate and your payments are 100% refundable up until the final due date. Lastly, you will receive my travel planning services completely free. This includes everything from assisting with booking flights, transfer, travel insurance, and exciting excursions.
4. I'm a past Carnival guest and receive special past guest rates. How would this work in a group?
All past guests can add their VIFP number to their reservation and receive credit for this sailing. Also, when I go to book your stateroom, I will see all rates available for return guests. If your return guest rate is lower than the group rate, I can apply the lower rate to your booking and you will still enjoy the additional group amenities once the group qualifies.
5. What documentation would I need for this cruise?
While TECHNICALLY you can cruise on a birth certificate card or passport card, Dazzling Getaways HIGHLY recommends that all cruisers have a passport book (NOT just a passport card). If god forbid something should happen and you needed to fly home, you would be required to have a passport book. If you are cruising on only a passport card or birth certificate you are stuck either contacting the US Embassy for an emergency passport (which can take several days) or waiting out the cruise until you return home. This is not something you want to be faced with if you needed to get home immediately.
6. How soon do I need to book?
Since the cruise is right around the corner, the specially contracted group cruise rate will expire on 12/23/18. After this date, if you would like to book into 40 is the New Fabulous cruise, you will be subject to current published rates at that time. Keep in mind, as the cruise departure date gets closer, the rates will tend to increase. To get the best rates, I would highly encourage you to get your deposit in before 12/23/18! And remember, all group rates are fully refundable up until 02/05/2019. The inventory on this cruise booking page will expire on 12/23/18. If you want to book after this date, contact Kasey at Dazzling Getaways at 309-306-1633 or at kasey@dazzlinggetaways.com to request a space within the group! Your rates may differ from those outlined above as the group rate will be expiring and you will be subject to current published rates.
7. You mentioned an outside room category, what if I want a different room category?
On this particular sailing, there are no balcony rooms currently available. There are interior rooms (no windows, which can cause the room to feel extremely cramped) however those are approximately $25 less expensive per person than the outside rooms with a window. If you would prefer to have the interior room, reach out to me and I will book this category for you instead.
Available Packages
Carnival Fantasy 5 Night Caribbean Cruise - Mid Ship Outside Room
Unavailable as of
December 24, 2018
$547.52
Deposit: $150.00 per person
Mid Ship rooms are the most desired on the ship. You will feel less movement than those near the front or back on the ship. Also, mid-ship is most convenient when navigating the ship.
Outside rooms will have one window, and two twin beds that convert into 1 king size bed, depending on your bedding request.
The room rate is per person and includes all required taxes, fees, and pre-paid gratuities.
Carnival Fantasy 5 Night Caribbean Cruise - Front / Rear Ship Outside Room
Unavailable as of
December 24, 2018
$544.52
Deposit: $150.00 per person
These rooms will be located further toward the rear and front of the ship.
Outside rooms will have one window, and two twin beds that convert into 1 king size bed, depending on your bedding request.
The room rate is per person and includes all required taxes, fees, and pre-paid gratuities.
Extra Options
Unlimited Soda Package
Unavailable as of
December 24, 2018
$44.25
Deposit: $44.25
Price is per person. Includes unlimited soda and juice while on board the ship.
Unlimited soda packages cannot be shared among guests. Please make sure to add this for each person in your stateroom if everyone wishes to have unlimited soda. Select a quantity by clicking the arrow on the right.
Unlimited Alcohol Package
Unavailable as of
December 24, 2018
$306.51
Deposit: $306.51
Price is per person. Includes unlimited soda while on board the ship. An 18% gratuity will automatically be charged to all drink purchases. The package includes the following:
- All spirits, including cocktails, cognacs, whiskies and other spirits, as well as beer (including self-serve beer stations) and wine and champagne by the glass, with a $20 USD or lower menu price per serving
- Sodas (including specialty sodas), Zero-Proof frozen cocktails (including smoothies) and juices
- Specialty coffees and hot tea served in the main dining rooms, specialty restaurants and coffee bars
- Milkshakes, where applicable
- RockStar energy drinks, Powerade, Vitamin Water, Coconut Water and Honest Tea
- 500ml bottled water and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages served in bars and lounges
- Large format (1 liter and 1.5-liter) bottles of water in the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants
- 25 percent discount off the menu price for any spirit, cocktail or wine by the glass, costing above $20 USD per serving
- 25 percent discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle
- 25 percent discount off beverage seminars and classes
Unlimited alcohol packages cannot be shared among guests. Please make sure to add this for each person in your stateroom if everyone wishes to have unlimited alcohol. Select a quantity by clicking the arrow on the right. Select a quantity by clicking the arrow on the right.
Carnival Vacation Protection Plan
Unavailable as of
December 24, 2018
$49.00
Deposit: $49.00
Travel Protection is highly encouraged. Please visit the below URL for full information on coverage, benefits, etc.
Price is per person. Please make sure to add this for each person in your stateroom to ensure full coverage. Select a quantity by clicking the arrow on the right.