Option #1 -- Royal
Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Sailing August 19th
7 Nights "WHY NOT PROMO"
Incidentally, this is a
beautiful ship. I sailed it in July of 2005 in
Alaska.
19 Aug 2011 , 7-Nights
Alaska
Royal Caribbean:
Radiance Of The Seas
Interior Category K $888.00 per person double
occupancy
Balcony Category E1 $1907.00 per person double
occupancy
SAILING ITINERARY
Date Ports of Call Arv Dep Activity
19-Aug Vancouver, British Columbia 04:30 PM
Boarding
20-Aug Inside Passage (Cruising) Cruising
21-Aug Ketchikan, Alaska 07:00 AM 05:00 PM Docked
22-Aug Icy Strait Point, Alaska 09:00 AM 06:00 PM
Tendered
23-Aug Juneau, Alaska 07:00 AM 08:30 PM Docked
24-Aug Skagway, Alaska 07:00 AM 04:00 PM Docked
25-Aug Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) 07:00 AM 11:00 AM
Cruising
26-Aug Seward, Alaska 04:00 AM Departure
Option #2 Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas Sailing Aug 12th
7 Nights Texas Residency Special
I have sailed on the Rhapsody on 5 different
occasions. In fact, I was
married onboard this ship in September
2004.
19 Aug 2011 , 7-Nights
Alaska
Royal Caribbean:
Rhapsody Of The Seas
Interior Category L $942.53
Balcony Category D2 $2209.00
SAILING ITINERARY
Date Ports of Call Arv Dep Activity
12-Aug Seattle, Washington 04:00 PM Boarding
13-Aug Cruising Cruising
14-Aug Alaska Inside Passage Cruising
14-Aug Juneau, Alaska 11:00 AM 08:00 PM Docked
15-Aug Skagway, Alaska 07:00 AM 08:30 PM Docked
16-Aug Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska 07:00 AM 12:00 PM
Cruising
17-Aug Cruising Cruising
18-Aug Victoria, British Columbia 09:00 AM 06:00 PM
Docked
19-Aug Seattle, Washington 07:00 AM Departure
Option #3
Celebrity Cruises 7 Night Northbound Alaska Cruise
on Celebrity Millennium
Sail Date: 12-Aug-2011
Destination: Alaska
Stateroom Pricing:
Interior Category 11 -- $1133.57
Veranda Category 2C --$1,813
EMAIL
#2
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Hi Marla, Thanks for the Info.
I do not understand about the dinning lingo and what
it means exactly, but I figured out it has to do
with the time you like to dine. Perhaps you could
explain to me what the options are in that
category.
I was just
wondering about September
- Is there any thing available around Labor
day?
When is NOT the best times
to cruise Alaska?
Are there any 10 of 11 day
cruises available? Thanks and I will look forward to
hearing from you again. C
EMAIL #3
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Good Morning C, Here is a
10 day option on The Sea Princess.
The time period over Labor
Day was already sold out. Please find details
below:
10 days Inside Passage Roundtrip From San Francisco
Sailing on August 18th
Sail roundtrip from San Francisco and experience
awe-inspiring Alaska, from Ketchikan, Juneau and
Skagway, to Tracy Arm Fjord, where you’ll cruise
through dramatic scenery to the twin Sawyer Glaciers
before getting a taste of British Columbia in
Victoria
Cruise
Itinerary:
Port
Arrival
Departure
Aug. 18
San Francisco, California
4:00 PM
Aug. 19
At Sea
Aug. 20
At Sea
Aug. 21
Ketchikan, Alaska
7:00 AM
3:00 PM
Aug. 22
Juneau, Alaska
8:00 AM
10:00 PM
Aug. 23
Skagway, Alaska
7:00 AM
8:00 PM
Aug. 24
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
5:00 AM
10:00 AM
Aug. 25
At Sea
Aug. 26
Victoria, British Columbia
6:00 AM
2:00 PM
Aug. 27
At Sea
Aug. 28
San Francisco, California
7:00 AM
Pricing is as follows:
Inside Category K -- $1351.40 per person double
occupancy
Balcony Category BD -- $2361.40 per person double
occupancy
Air transportation from DFW to SF is only $257.40
when purchased with Princess.
Roundtrip Ground Transfers are an additional $58 if
desired.
Sea Princess
Sea Princess, along with sister ships Sun and Dawn,
carries fewer guests than vessels of comparable size
for a feeling of spacious luxury. And yet with more
than 400 balcony staterooms, you can enjoy your own
exclusive vista. And the sky is the limit when it
comes to mouth-watering dishes ? from steak and
pizza to seafood specialties. Then dance the night
away at the Skywalkers Nightclub, 15 decks above the
sea.
Ship Facts
Wrap-around Promenade Deck
Over 400 balcony staterooms
Accommodates 1,950 passengers
77,000 gross tons
857 feet in length
Bermudan registered
Personal Choice Dining
Traviata Dining Room
Rigoletto Dining Room
Sterling Steakhouse
Ultimate Balcony DiningSM
24-hour dining in the Horizon Court
Wine and caviar bar
Patisserie
Sundaes ice cream bar
Café Corniche
Riviera Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
Afternoon tea
24-hour complimentary room service
Entertainment
Princess Theater
Vista Show Lounge
Movies Under the Stars¿ outdoor theater
Monte Carlo Club Casino
Wheelhouse Bar
Razzmatazz
Crooners Bar
Premier Cru
Activities
Riviera Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
Lotus Spa® Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
Lotus Spa®, gym and fitness area
Shuffleboard
Sports Court
World-class art collection, gallery and auctions
ScholarShip@Sea®
24-hour Internet Café (wireless access available)
Library and writing room
Boutiques (duty-free)
Future Cruise Sales
Youth & Teens
The Fun Zone
Video arcade
Splash pool
There is an additional
sailing on August 8th. Prices are slightly higher.
Also a sailing on September 7th. Pricing is
slightly less.
Itinerary is the same for all sailings.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
713 862-4428
EMAIL
#4
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Good afternoon to you Marla,
What other 10 day options are available over the
summer? This looks like a beautiful ship. Also
flying out of DFW is a great plan. That would really
be convenient.
Is this the Only Ship that offers 10 day options?
EMAIL #5
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and NCL offer
only 7 day options for Alaska.
This is the only ship with a 10 day itinerary for
Alaska.
Would you be interested in a 14 day itinerary?
Holland America offers that. However, prices are
significantly higher.
If price isn't an issue for the group, there are
other options with premium cruise lines. I
thought I remembered you saying that you needed to
keep the rates lower for the others.
The rate of $257.40 for air from DFW was a Princess
only rate quote.
The best time to see Alaska is early fall. Alaska
sailings are May through September. I targeted
August because that is the time frame requested. If
you prefer another time during the summer months,
please let me know and I will quote that.
There is always the option to add a land tour to
your cruise and create either a 10 or 11 day
package. I would suggest using Royal Caribbean's
Radiance of the Seas, if you wish to do that.
Your thoughts?
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
EMAIL
#6
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Marla, I just read that there is also sailing on
Aug8th and Sept. 7th I take it that this is for 10
days as well. What does the 58.00 round trip ground
transfer mean? Is the price of 357.40 for the flight
if booked through the ship line for the round trip
or just one way?
EMAIL #7
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Hi C, Sorry, I missed your call! I baby-sit my 4
month old grandson during the day and it was time
for his bottle. . .email is better for me, because
he seems to fuss whenever I take a call. I am a
home-based travel agent for West University Travel.
Here is the quote for August 8th and Sept. 7th
pricing.
August 8th -- Inside Category K $1416 Balcony
Category BD $2361
September 7th -- Inside Category K $1202 Balcony
Category BD $2153
Roundtrip ground transfers from airport to ship are
$58 per person. You are not required to purchase.
The roundtrip air is on American Airlines. The
price is $257.40 for the August 18th sailing. This
is really a great deal!
If your daughter is in school, I am sure the Sept.
7th sailing will conflict.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
Marla Archer
713 862-4428 (OFFICE)
EMAIL
#8
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Is the airfare prices good also for the Sept. cruise
dates? We have a 2 yr. old grand
baby. What are the rules concerning children
on cruises? Is there an age limit, and if so, do you
pay a fee for them if they are under a certain age?
We are not going to take her, but her Mom wants to
know...Smile... Wow. I could save over a 1000.00
bucks if we could do the Sept. cruise on cabins
alone.
My Mom would be in a room by herself would we still
only have to pay for 1 Balcony category in this
case?
EMAIL #9
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Hello C,
When I phoned Princess to confirm specific
availability for the September 7th sailing, I was
told that all but 1 cabin is on a waitlist. This is
not a good thing for a party of 8 or 10.
There are no special rates available from Princess
based on passenger age. Children only receive a
lower rate when they travel as a third of fourth
passenger in a cabin. The third passenger rate for
the August 18th sailing is $501.40. Triple
occupancy cabins are very limited.
The good news is that Delta has an air promo with
Princess for the August 18th sailing. $258.91
My suggestion is that you at least get these cabins
on hold for the August 18th sailing.
Price is always subject to availability. Pricing
can be changed at any time until reservation is
confirmed.
If you would like to reserve this space, I will need
full legal names for all passengers, dates of birth,
an address, and a credit card for a deposit.
Thanks again, Marla Archer
EMAIL
#10
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Do I need to get a sepeate cabin for my daughter,
22yr. old or could she bunk with one of her bro. and
sis in laws? If so what price for a triple occupancy
inside cabin? It sounds good. Are we held to it if
we hold a 3or 4 cabins on hold? I will get this info
to my aunt and uncle that are possibly going with
us. Let me hear back asap. on these questions
Please. Thanks, C
EMAIL #11
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Your 22 year old daughter may share a cabin with one
of her brothers and sisters-inlaws The quoted
triple occupancy rate for an inside would be the
same $501.40 for the third person. The other two
passenger's rate in the cabin would be at the
$1351.40 rate. ($3204.20 total for 3 in the cabin)
If your mom were to now be a single occupancy that
rate is $2100.40 for the inside.
Typically there is a 24 hour courtesy hold. I would
need all the info requested below. You would have
24 hours to make your deposit, otherwise the
reservation cancels.
EMAIL #12
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Where would we fly into for this airfare price?
Which cruise line is the Seaprincess
with? Was just
wondering if we would have another flight added to
this round trip price?
EMAIL #13
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
DFW to San Francisco -- The cruise leaves out of
San Francisco. The roundtrip Ground Transfers were
$58 per person if you didn't want to worry about
getting a cab.
Princess Cruise Lines -- Princess is the upscale end
of Carnival Cruise Lines
EMAIL
#14
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Oh Ok. I wasn't aware that we could cruise out of
San Francisco. How are these rates overall? are they
a deal or moderate or High? Would it benefit us to
go ahead and purchase the rd. trip Ground transfer
in your opinion?
EMAIL #15
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
The rates are very competitive. Princess is an
upper end Cruise Line. It is one step above Royal
Caribbean, but if you look at the comparison, it is
actually the better value on a daily basis.
Royal Caribbean Radiance 7 Night Per Person Price
Inside -- $127 per day
Balcony --$272 per day
Princess Sea Princess 10 Night Per Person Price
Inside -- $135 per day
Balcony -- $236 per day
I have found that ground transfers can be good,
especially with a group of people. The taxi fare is
around $45 each way. Your call.
EMAIL
#16
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Do You know if we have to pay airfare for a 2yr.old?
Is there a pkg you could send to me so that I could
look over it myself to see what is available during
all of the months of the cruises to Alaska? And also
the other ships and their deals offered?
EMAIL #17
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Yes, you will have to pay airfare for a 2 year old,
unless the child will be sitting on the parent's lap
the entire flight.
Sorry, there is no master package that includes all
cruise availability and pricing. Each cruise line
markets separately. I must go to each cruise line's
agent portal and then view each sailing for a price
comparison. If you will tell me what your
expectations are, I will gladly suggest the best
cruise line fit for your needs. Is price the main
concern? The summer months (when school is out)
are priced higher. I quoted August 18th/19th
because it was the lowest rate available for the
time period requested. If you specifically want a
10 night cruise without adding a land excursion, you
are limited to Princess Cruise Lines. As I stated
earlier, if you are able to do 14 nights, there are
other premium options. There are also some promos
running early June.
Holland America offers 7 night cruises as well.
Holland has some promotions running at the moment.
The June 4th sailing on ms Westerdam is on special.
An inside cabin is $889.36. Triple occupancy is
sold out. The least expensive balcony is $1,289.36
per person. These are excellent prices. However,
the promo is being offered for a limited time and
space is limited. Here is that itinerary:
7-DAY EXPLORER on the ms
Westerdam
Departure
Seattle, Washington, US on June 04, 2011
Arrival Seattle, Washington, US on June 11, 2011
Date Port/City
Time Activity
Sun 04
Seattle, Washington, US 4:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 04 Puget Sound
Jun 05 AT SEA
Jun 06
Juneau, Alaska, US 12:00 AM Ship Arrives
9:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 07 Hubbard Glacier
Jun 08 Sitka, Alaska, US 9:00 AM Ship
Arrives 5:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 09 Ketchikan, Alaska, US 7:00 AM Ship
Arrives 1:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 10 Victoria, British Columbia, CA
6:00 PM Ship Arrives 11:59 PM Ship Departs
Jun 11 Seattle, Washington, US 7:00 AM
Ship Arrive
Early June is the next best available pricing from
Royal Caribbean. Here is a quote for the June 10th
sailing on Radiance. Again this is a 7 night
option.
Triple occupancy availability is limited. At the
moment, it is an additional $656.87 for the third
person in the inside.
Inside Category N Stateroom Stateroom Total
$1,981.74 USD
EMAIL #18
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:32 AM
Subject: Promotional Opportunity on Holland America
in June
C,
If you are amenable to a 7 day cruise option here is
another Promotional Option from Holland America out
of Seattle:
Cruise 7-DAY ALASKAN EXPLORER on the ms Oosterdam
Departure
Seattle, Washington, US on June 12, 2011
Arrival
Seattle, Washington, US on June 19, 2011
Date Port/City Time Activity
Jun 12 Seattle, Washington, US 4:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 12 Puget Sound
Jun 13 AT SEA
Jun 14 Glacier Bay
Jun 15 Juneau, Alaska, US 7:00 AM Ship Arrives
8:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 16 Sitka, Alaska, US 9:00 AM Ship Arrives
5:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 17 Ketchikan, Alaska, US 7:00 AM Ship Arrives
1:00 PM Ship Departs
Jun 18 Victoria, British Columbia, CA 6:00 PM Ship
Arrives
11:59 PM Ship Departs
Jun 19 Seattle, Washington, US 7:00 AM Ship Arrives
Inside -- $922.26 per person double occupancy
Verandah -- $1,322.26 per person double occupancy
You can see that the rate is slightly higher than
Royal Caribbean for the inside, but a lot less on
the balcony. Great deal if you are able to sail in
June.
Please let me know what you think. This special
expires tomorrow, April 21st
Thanks. Marla Archer
EMAIL #19
From
To: Marla
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: Promotional Opportunity on Holland
America in June
I do remember Dr. R saying that he was not partial
to this cruise line. What do you think of it? DO
they offer 10-11 day trips?
EMAIL
#20
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Promotional Opportunity on Holland
America in June
Holland America doesn't offer 10 night cruises.
Holland America's core demographic is mature,
sophisticated, well-traveled couples.
I prefer to place my passengers on Royal Caribbean,
Celebrity or Princess
EMAIL #21
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
C, I spent the night
working hard to find something wonderful for you and
your family.
There is a 10 Night Option on Celebrity Infinity
Sailing on September 16th.
If you are able to travel during this time frame,
you will have the best scenic views of the wildlife.
SAILING ITINERARY
Date Ports of Call Arv Dep Activity
Fri 16 Sep 2011 Seattle, Washington 05:00 PM
Boarding
Sat 17 Sep 2011 At Sea
Sun 18 Sep 2011 Ketchikan, Alaska 07:00 AM 05:00 PM
Docked
Mon 19 Sep 2011 Juneau, Alaska 10:00 AM 08:00 PM
Docked
Tue 20 Sep 2011 Skagway, Alaska 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
Docked
Wed 21 Sep 2011 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) 01:00 PM
05:00 PM Cruising
Thu 22 Sep 2011 Icy Strait, Alaska 07:00 AM 06:00
PM Tendered
Fri 23 Sep 2011 Inside Passage (Cruising)
Cruising
Sat 24 Sep 2011 At Sea Sun 25 Sep 2011 Victoria,
British Columbia 08:00 AM 05:00 PM Docked
Mon 26 Sep 2011 Seattle, Washington 07:00 AM
Departure
Inside Category 11 --$1331.74 per person
Veranda (Balcony) -- $2,181.74 per person
Deck(s): Sky Deck
Stateroom Area: 170 sq. ft. | Veranda Area: 38 sq.
ft.
Features:
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Sitting area with sofa
• 20" multi-function, interactive television
• Vanity
• Veranda with lounge seating
Or if you really want to splurge:
Sky Suite -- $3061.74 per person
Stateroom Area: 251 sq. ft. | Veranda Area: 57 sq.
ft.
Features:
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Two lower beds convertible to queen-size
• Sitting area, some with sofa bed and lounge chair
• Entertainment center with television VCR and DVD
player
• Bath with shower/tub combination and washbasin
• Veranda with lounge seating
EMAIL
#22
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
This sounds interesting.
It is an option but we are looking into all options.
We were wondering about IF we decided to make a trip
in july would there be any good deals available and
also is that a good time to cruise and would their
airfares be a deal. The reason is we are trying
to NOT have to travel with the baby. it is tough
trying to make everyone's schedule work...Smile! I
just needed to know what all our options are and
still keep a very quality ship and good prices. How
does this Celebrity Infinity rate with the Sea
Princess? Is it an upscale from that or equal or
what?
EMAIL #23
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Celebrity is the upper end of Royal Caribbean Cruise
Lines, just as Princess is the upper end of Carnival
Cruise Lines. hey are comparable.
The 10 day option with Celebrity on the Infinity is
for the September 16th sailing only. All other
Alaska sailings on Celebrity are 7 days.
The promotional air was with Princess only.
I will send you a the best price quote in July for
the Sea Princess since it is the only 10 night
cruise option available.
I will send a 7 Night Royal Caribbean quote as well
for comparison.
If you want an upscale experience, I would stay away
from Carnival and NCL. They are targeted towards
the more moderate customer.
Hope this helps!
EMAIL
#24
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Thanks, If we need to take her, she would have to
sit on their laps. That would not be a problem.
However, we are trying to make it to where we will
not have to take her. We are still trying to keep
it 10 or so days. I would love a 14 day, but with
all the kids, I don't think that will work. We may
do one of those later alone or with with friends.
Let me know of the promos running early june, you
never know, perhaps that would work even for the
kids. Is that a good time to see Alaska? what would
we be forfeiting if we took a trip that early? We
also are interested in a land excursion or two. But
i have no idea yet what is available.
No pics or anything. thanks for all your help
I really appreciate it.
EMAIL #25
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
The Best Pricing and Availability on Sea Princess 10
Night during June or July is on the Sailing
on Wednesday, June 29th.
Inside Category J is $1207.74 per person double
occupancy
Balcony Category BF is $2087.74 per person double
occupancy
The third person rate in the inside is an additional
$587.74
The restricted airfare is still $257.40. The air is
non-refundable and will have to be paid in full at
time of reservation.
Regarding your 2 yr. old grandchild, anyone over the
age of 24 months is required to pay full fare. If
the child is under 24 mos, they may sit on the
parent's lap.
There are limited cabins for this sailing, so you
should make a decision soon. This is peak season
and the ship will sell out.
I have provided several options. 2 Royal Caribbean
7 Night Ships Radiance and Rhapsody, Princess' Sea
Princess 10 Night Sailings in June, August and
September, Celebrity Infinity Night Sailing in
September, 2 options on Holland America Ms Westerdam
or Ms Osterdam 7 Night Sailings in June.
I kow it is difficult working with a group. I am
taking 71 people to the Southern Caribbean next week
and I took 190 people to the Bahamas last
September. My suggestion would be that you be the
decision maker. You will never get 10 people to
agree. I have given you a lot of options. Any more
will muddy the water. I have provided you with the
best of what my 10 years of expertise will allow.
If it were me, I would do either the Celebrity, 10
Night Sailing on Infinity on September 16th or the
Sea Princess sailing on June 29th.
You would be taking advantage of the July 4th
holiday. These are your best values.
Please let me know ASAP when a decision is made, so
I can secure your space.
Thank you. Marla Archer
EMAIL
#26
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: Alaskan Cruise Options
Is there any way I could speak with you on the phone
to ask several questions?
Marla's Note: The
next day I phoned her and we discussed all the
options. She requested that I send her
specific information on the Princess and Celebrity
Cruise. Then I allowed several days to pass so
the woman could come to a decision. By the
way, I have put the information I sent her below.
EMAIL #27
From: Marla
To
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 5:17 PM
Subject: Fw: Princess Alaska Cruise
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Marla Archer would like you to take
a look at the new Alaska 2011
eBrochure from Princess Cruises.
Just click the link below and let's
start planning your next vacation
with Princess. Please let me know
if you would like for me to reserve
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EMAIL #28
From: eQuote@letsgetcruising.com
To:
Cc: marla@ssqq.com
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 8:12 AM
Subject: Message from Marla Archer - Thanks for your
inquiry regarding a cruise vacation.
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Marla
Archer at SSQQ Travel has found a great
vacation deal for you.
Comments from Marla Archer:
Hello Charlotte, I wanted for you
to have the information regarding the
Celebrity Infinity Alaska Cruise as well
for comparison. Please let me know if
you have any further questions. Thank
you. Marla Archer |
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Vacation Information: 10 days Alaska
Roundtrip cruise. |
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Itinerary:Seattle,
Washington - At Sea - Ketchikan, Alaska
- Juneau, Alaska - Skagway, Alaska -
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska - Icy Strait,
Alaska - Inside Passage - At Sea -
Victoria, British Columbia - Seattle,
Washington
For full details
on this vacation click here:
10 days Alaska Roundtrip cruise. |
Call or send an e-mail anytime to start
planning your vacation.
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Email:
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EMAIL #29
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Marla, If We were to decide to go on the Sept 16th
cruise on the Celebrity Infinity, What do you think
we could get airline tickets for?
EMAIL #30
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Hi C, At the moment, air from DFW to Seattle on
Sept. 16th and return on Sept.26th is at $264.
I took a quick look at Hotwire. There are plenty of
direct flights.
If possible, I would lean to the Celebrity
Infinity. It is just a notch above the Sea
Princess, although the Sea Princess is a quality
vessel.
When do you think you will be making a decision?
Tomorrow is my last day in the office. I will
be cruising with my group in Puerto Rico after that
until my return on May 8th.
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
713 862-4428
EMAIL
#31
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Well, We are getting closer. I just found out that
the baby will be taken care of. I am waiting on my
kiddos and I may know something tonight or tomorrow.
Is this a direct flight to where we will board the
ship?
EMAIL #32
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Yes, the Seattle airport. You will need
transportation from the airport to the pier.
Transportation can be handled upon my return.
The airfare quote was not from Celebrity. It was
directly from the airlines. Today's airfare quote
from Celebrity using choiceair is $294.
Any airfare would need to be paid in full at time of
reservation.
Please let me know if you make a decision today,
otherwise I look forward to hearing from you upon my
return on May 8th.
I will need full legal names and birth dates for
those sailing in addition to addresses along with
credit card information.
Thanks!
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
EMAIL #33
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
If it were you which airlines would you use? I don't
know anything about choiceair. I of course like the
other price better. I am waiting to hear back from
my son about these dates. It is looking like it will
work. But I did want to ask you about the weather.
Will it be really cold at this time? I believe I
remember you saying that it is the last cruise of
the season. We are definitely going to take a
cruise, but I just want your honest opinion about
when would be our best time and etcetera. I know
that you said that this would be the ship lline to
take if possible. Could you send me the itinerary of
this cruise and any info that you think may be
advantageous to send to us?
EMAIL
#34
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
I am checking with my son about these dates. It is
looking like it will work. But I did want to ask you
about the weather. Will it be really cold at this
time? I know that you said that this would be the
ship line to take if possible.
Thanks Marla, I will try to wrap this up today. Not
sure if I will be able to though. If not, do you
think that May 8th will be too late for me to get
the good cabins and air fare? I found the Itinerary
on this cruise just now. I am making calls as we
speak....smile
EMAIL #35
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
I cannot guarantee price without a reservation. We
should wrap this up today, if you wish the prices
quoted. As you know, the price of oil is
skyrocketing.
The airlines were United or Continental. Choice Air
is done in connection with your Celebrity
Reservation. I am able to purchase your air at the
same time as reserving your cruise.
I sent you the itinerary in a couple previous
emails. I also sent an email with a lot of
information from Celebrity on the ship and the
itinerary. I just resent the email from Celebrity
with extensive information on your specific cruise.
I will check on the temperature and email you later.
EMAIL #36
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Regarding the weather conditions, yes, it will be
cold, but not freezing.
You will
need jackets for all excursions and when you are out
on deck. If you want to see Alaska, this is the
best time for viewing wildlife and whales. We went
in July and it was pleasant, but we didn't see any
wildlife and NO WHALES. The whole point of seeing
Alaska was to see Mother Nature. I also went in
September for my first honeymoon. I didn't find it
too cold. Your call.
Here is what I found on the internet regarding
weather for your port stops:
Southeast Alaska - Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway
temperature shown in fahrenheit
Hi Low
Daylight September 55 43 13 hours
I am running in & out all day today I am leaving
the office again at 2 pm, but should be back around
4 pm. I am teaching private lessons from 6 - 8 pm.
I will recheck my computer at 8 pm to see if you
have made a decision. If I haven't received a go
from you including all guest legal names, birthdates
etc as I requested in an earlier email, I will look
forward to confirming your cruise upon my return.
However, it may be difficult to confirm the Sea
Princess sailing on June 29th due to availability
issues since we are so close to sailing should you
wait to make a decision.
Best Regards,
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
EMAIL
#37
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: Another 10 Day Alaska Cruise Option
Thanks I am working on it. I appreciate all your
help. I am pushing this to try to get it through.
Marla's Note: I
checked my messages throughout the day, but did not
hear anything else. The next day we boarded
the airplane for our trip to Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands cruise to follow.
When I returned two weeks later I attempted to pick
up the trail again although I wasn't very
optimistic.
EMAIL #38
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 7:30 AM
Subject: Cruise to Alaska
Good Morning C,
I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
We are back from escorting our group of 71
throughout the Southern Caribbean. I had an
opportunity to spend some time visiting with your
friends who referred me to you while on the trip.
They asked about you and what you had decided to do
with your vacation plans.
I was wondering if you and your family have come
to a decision on your cruise to Alaska?
Please let me know if I may be of service.
Thank you!
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
NO RESPONSE, SO I
EMAILED MRS. C AGAIN THREE DAYS LATER
EMAIL #39
From: Marla
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:43 PM
Subject: Alaska Cruise
Hello Again C,
I am checking in to see if you still had interest in
doing the Alaskan Cruise Vacation with your family?
Right before I left for San Juan, you had shown
interest in Celebrity's Infinity 10 Night Cruise out
of Seattle.
Please let me know if you have come to a decision or
have just decided to pass on the whole cruise idea.
If you are still interested, it looks like pricing
has remained the same and there is still
availability.
Best Regards,
Marla Archer
SSQQ Travel
EMAIL
#40
From:
To: Marla
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: Alaska Cruise
Hi there Marla, I am sorry that I have not gotten
back with you but my P. C has been on the blink.
I
appreciate all your help on the cruise.
However, with everyone involved, we felt that we
needed to be able to use someone that we could sit
down with face to face. This way we could ask
questions as they were arose. Plus the kids
and my aunt and uncle could phone or visit this
person when they could.
Thanks
and Lord Bless You. C.
EMAIL
#41
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Original Message -----
From: C
To: Marla
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Alaska Cruise
Thanks Marla, I just got my P.C. back from the geek
squad. I chose the Celebrity Infinity. Sept
16th-26th. We are so looking forward to the trip and
we, as you well know, are Cruise Virgins...lol.
Again Thanks for all your help and we will enjoy
receiving your emails concerning the trips.
Blessings, C
Marla's Note: Well,
there you have it. The woman ended up booking
the cruise that I ultimately suggested and could
have easily booked upon our return. The rates
remained the same and there was still space on the
ship.
Instead
I watched helplessly as the
$1,300 commission check went to another travel
agent. I struggled to find the silver lining
in this story without much luck. My
frustration was over the top.
I resolved to never do business this way again.
If someone wants my help, this is something that I
enjoy doing for people. But I think the days
of doing things based on promises and blessings are
now officially over.
If you
have read all of this to the bottom, I am sure you
understand what I mean.
Marla
Archer
May 2011
