I know this is going to be long, but please read the entire message as there is A LOT of information for those interested! While this is a DC Metro MINIs event, it is open to ALL MINI owners.

Retrace the path your MINI took to the US (if you got your car on the east coast! :smile: ), and do so in the lap of luxury onboard one of the newest ocean liners in the world, Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary 2 during her inaugural year!

The ship departs Southampton England, September 11, 2004 arriving in New York 6 days later.

Diane Mason of the Cruise Planner will be handling all the details. Any and ALL questions concerning the Cruise can be answered by contacting her directly.

E-Mail: diane@thecruiseplanner.com
Fax 636-272-8619
Toll-Free: 1-888-202-4136

Rate Information

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Category D5 - Interior Stateroom (accommodate up to 4 people)

Cruise Rate: $1364.00* per person based on double occupancy (1st & 2nd passengers in the cabin)

Cruise Rate: $914.00* per person for 3rd or 4th passengers sharing the same cabin with passengers 1&2
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Category C2 - Ocean View Stateroom (accommodate up to 4 people)

Cruise Rate: $2012.00* per person based on double occupancy (1st & 2nd passengers in the cabin)

Cruise Rate: $914.00* per person for 3rd or 4th passengers sharing the same cabin with passengers 1&2
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Category B6 - Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony (accommodate up to 4 people)

Cruise Rate: $2115.00* per person based on double occupancy (1st & 2nd passengers in the cabin)

Cruise Rate: $914.00* per person for 3rd or 4th passengers sharing the same cabin with passengers 1&2

*Please add the applicable taxes of $25.30 per person.

*IMPORTANT* Any one who will require a 3rd and/or 4th person in their cabin must contact Diane immediately regarding deposit and payment information. There are limited cabins on board that will accommodate a 3rd and/or 4th passenger.

Other classes are available if you prefer, contact Diane for specific rate information….

These fares INCLUDE one way economy class airfare (except tax and fuel surcharges) from over 100 North American air gateways to London, plus all transfers from the airport to the ship in the UK and from the ship to a NYC airport. Airfare upgrades and airfare from NYC to your home gateway is available from Cunard as a supplement. Contact Diane for more information.

So how do these prices compare to those already published?
Our Discounted
Category Full Fare Per Person Rate Group Per Person Rate
D5 (Interior) $1424.00 $1364.00
C2 (Ocean View) $2137.00 $2012.00
B6 (O/V w/Balcony) $2249.00 $2124.00

IMPORTANT!!! These rates can only be guaranteed until August 20th!!!! In order to hold the rates we need to get deposits on the first 7 cabins, if we do not get deposits for the first 7 cabins, getting additional cabins after August 20th at this rate will be difficult. I know this is short fused and I apologize, but this is what Cunard needs to get the ball started. (The number is actually 8, but Patricia and I are planning on going!)

Deposit Information:
1. First deposit is 25% of the Full Fare per person rate no later than August 20th, 2003.
2. Final Payment/Balance is will be due no later than June 6th, 2004

Cancellation Policy for sailings 6 days or less:

Number of Days Prior to sailing Cancellation Fee
More than 120 days $50.00 Fee per person
120 to 91 days 10% of Full Fare
90 to 61 days 25% of Full Fare
60 to 31 days 50% of Full Fare
30 days or less 100% of Full Fare
No Show/No written notice 100% of Full Fare

We will be making arrangements for special events onboard for MINI owners. Planning is also underway for additional touring before the cruise departs if you can join us as well. I will post more details based on the number of responses and the amount of interest.

Important Information

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PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: VALID PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR ALL PASSENGERS. NON-U.S. CITIZENS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OFFICE FOR VISA REQUIREMENTS.
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Insurance is recommended for all passengers. Most insurance companies do not cover you once you leave the U.S. We offer a 3rd party travel insurance through Travel Guard. This insurance allows you to cancel up until the day of departure for “Medical Reasons Only” with a doctor’s note to receive a refund. Also if purchased within 6 days of depositing your cruise it will cover pre-existing medical conditions. ************************************************** *****************
Cunard Cruise Lines is offering Free One Way Air from a number of select cities in the U.S. to London. You will be required to pay the applicable air taxes, and are responsible for providing your own transportation upon arrival in New York, City. Please contact Diane Mason for more details. Air Taxes and fuel surcharges are additional and vary by gateway city.
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Remember:

If you should have ANY questions, please call Diane directly at 1-888-202-4136. I want everyone traveling to be as informed as possible and to feel confident about the Cruise we have selected.

 

Thanks for the post! Unfortunately I've already made reservations going the opposite direction March 26th! (Three Continents Cruise) This ship looks to be a blast for those of you interested!

 

So will it be 1 or 2 people to load the mini in through the balcony stateroom?

This sounds like a fun trip.

 

Well, if you want, you can bring the car with you, they actually do offer it! Getting the car home though.... I don't know

 

Just a reminder, if we don't get deposits for 7 cabins by August 20th we can't guarantee this rate after the 20th. You can still book after the 20th but the rate may go up!!!

 

I've spoken with Diane at The Cruise Planner, Cunard Cruise Lines has extended the deadline until September 12th on the current rates. You now have until the 12th to get your deposits in.

Remember, you don't need the full amount up front, final payment is due 90 days prior to sailing. You can only guarantee this rate if you get your deposit in by September 12.

Right now we have 2 cabins reserved (including mine). Once we have 8 total we are considered a bona-fide group by Cunard. At this point Cunard will offer us special events onboard (like private cocktail hours) and other group perks. The more cabins we have, the more they will offer us.

You don't need to be a member of DC Metro MINI's to come either!!

For more information call Diane at 888-202-4136 or clickhere!

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THERE'S STILL ROOM!!!!

That's right, there's still room on the September 11 QM2 Trans-Atlantic cruise!

For those of you that missed it this morning on the Today Show, the ship looks FANTASTIC!!!

Even if your just remotely thinking about coming, call Diane at 888-202-4136 and request a brochure, it's free and you won't get any sales pressure...

 

According to the Today show this morning, this ship is booked solid for the next 2 years. You're very lucky if you can actually get on this ship. It looks beautiful!

>>THERE'S STILL ROOM!!!!
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>>That's right, there's still room on the September 11 QM2 Trans-Atlantic cruise!
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>>For those of you that missed it this morning on the Today Show, the ship looks FANTASTIC!!!
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>>Even if your just remotely thinking about coming, call Diane at 888-202-4136 and request a brochure, it's free and you won't get any sales pressure...

 

NOOOOO, the maiden voyage has been booked for the last 2 years. Quite a few of the sailings still have plenty of room on them.

 

LAST CALL!!!!

Just spoke to Diane at The Cruise Planner, the QM2 is turning out to be extremely popular!!! This means that cabins are selling out on ALL of the remaining sailings for 2004. Cunard has decided that will only honor the rates posted above until FRIDAY 2-14!!!!

If you are considering going, you must book by FRIDAY!!!

 

How many signed up thus far? If one were to sign up by Friday I assume the quoted rates are still applicable? Thanks!

Dave

 

The quoted rates are only good until Friday. After that they go up dramatically. However, all you need to do to lock in the rate is to make your deposit. Full payment isn't due until June

We have 3 cabins booked at this time

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Thanks for posting the note guys - I read it this morning and really appreciate it. I spoke with Diane this morning and I'm booked for this cruise! She has my deposit and all the necessary information. This trip is going to be GREAT! Now I just need to find some MINI luggage............. *laugh*

- Mike

 

Some cool factoids from the Cunard website:


QM2 is five times longer than Cunard's first ship, Britannia (230 ft.)

QM2 is 113 feet longer than the original Queen Mary

QM2 is more than twice as long as the Washington Monument is tall (550 ft.)

QM2 is 147 feet longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall (984 ft.)

QM2 is more than 3 ½ times as long as Westminster Tower (Big Ben) is high (310 ft.)

QM2 is only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State Building is tall (1248 ft.)

QM2 is more than three times as long as St. Paul's Cathedral is tall (366 ft.)

QM2 is as long as 41 double-decker London buses (31 ½ ft. each)

QM2's whistle will be audible for 10 miles