Pre-Cruise Brunch Notes!

Notes from:

Roger & Diana's 25th Anniversary Renewal Cruise

PRE-CRUISE BRUNCH 

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - Duke’s Huntington Beach

25 Attendees: Alex Kuncio, Ted Rodriguez, Andre Mathieu, Angie Burgh, Lien Burgh, Buzz & Karen Vaughn, Connie King, Diana & Roger Davis, Dee Dee Pittaluga, Patricia Fierro, Fumi Miyasaki, Reagan Miyasaki, Jan Noce, Jim Berkson, JoMary & Michael Murphy, Norm & Wendy Kilgore, Peggy & Rocky Alby, Ross Moodie, Stella Hacker & Russ Cobb's Substitute: Stacy Miyasaki

WELCOME REMARK & BRUNCH

ANNOUNCEMENTS & FAQ 

⚓ 25th Anniversary Renewal Celebration (Roger & Diana)

Welcome & Thank you for joining us at this Pre-Cruise Brunch Kick-off

Roger & Diana’s 25th Anniversary Renewal Ceremony will be held on

Monday, October 12th - The Sea Day after Maui, more details to follow

⚓ Renewal Party Introductions
Joining us today: Matron of Honor: Karen Vaughn Best Man: Buzz Vaughn

Bridesmaids: Peggy Alby & Stella Hacker, Groomsman: Reagan Miyasaki

Photographers: Rocky Alby, Norm Kilgore

Renewal Officiants: Alex Kuncio & Andre Mathieu

Absent: Groomsman: Russell Cobb & Gary Heard

Photographer Sean Hagerty

⚓ Aloha Attire - Smart Casual Day

Requesting Cruiser Guests to wear Aloha Shirts and Dresses for the Renewal Ceremony

If possible in major colors of Blues-Greens-and accents of Purples-Yellows-Whites-Black 

⚓ Mahalo No Gifts, Necessary!

Your presence is all that Roger and Diana requests

⚓ Shirt Color & Size Selection

Contact Diana or Roger if you have not picked out your color and size for a T-Shirt  

⚓ Postcard - Cruise Blog Address (Diana)

Cruise Blog Address is on the postcard on your table, next to your party favor. Please check-in to the blog as this is our main communication channel. 

⚓ Thank You for Cruise Connection Introductions (Diana)

Mahalo for all your introductions. They are now all on-line. 

Get to to know your fellow cruisers!

⚓ Email & Phone Contact for Cruisers (Diana)

Your Phone Number and Email Address will be shared via a roster

among our group only. This will be sent via email. Check your email inbox. 

It will not be posted on the group cruise blog.

  

⚓ On-Line “Guest Check-In” (Diana)

Check on your Princess Cruises On-Line Check-In. 

You will need to update your & your cabin mate’s personal information.

⚓ Princess Cruises Shore Excursions On-Line (Diana)

Princess Cruises Shore excursions are now on-line.

Roster for Fellow Cruises will be forth coming to inquire about which shore excursions you can perhaps share together.

⚓ Hilo Scuba & Snorkel Dive Excursion (Rocky)

Rocky is coordinating a independent private Scuba and Snorkel Group.

Flyers were distributed. 

Sign-up directly with Rocky

Wine & Liquor Policy (Diana)

There is a ship policy of one 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person 

that can be brought aboard on embarkation. If you are not a drinker, 

please contact Diana or Rocky so that we may make arrangements to have 

you bring a bottle(s) for us.

Thank You!

⚓ Chef Table Interest List (Diana)

If you have not done so, please check out the Cruise Blog on the Chef’s Table and contact Diana for sign-ups. She will be attempting to coordinating our group once on board with the Maitre 'd. 

⚓ Speciality Restaurant (Diana)

Please be advised that there will be no formal group sign-ups by Diana for the Speciality restaurants on board the Ruby Princess. Both Sabatini and Crown Grill can be reserved individually or with your favorite fellow cruisers. Plan ahead for the best days! 

⚓ Rummy Card Game (Karen)

There will be two Rummy Game Contest with Prizes coordinated by Karen & Buzz Vaughn

Check both the blog and your Welcome Packet, to be distributed at the Queen Mary

 ⚓ Photo Contest (Rocky)

Our Group Cruise Photographer, Rocky is hosting a Photo Contest.

Check on our Cruise Blog for an advance Preview of the Contest. 

Flyer with details will be in your Welcome Packet

Rocky also offered to assist anyone who is interested in creating a 12 months calendar

of your best photos from this trip. Contact Rocky directly for details.

⚓ Shop-Share & Social (Peggy)

Peggy will be hosting a social event to share your wonderful buys and shopping treasures on the latter sea day after the Hawaiian Islands. So stay tuned for more details and information. Happy Shopping both on the ship and on the islands!

  

⚓ Cabin Door Decoration Contest (Stella)

Stella will be coordinating the Cabin Door Decoration Contest with yes, Prizes!

So here’s your chance to show your creativity, make it personal, establish your theme and have fun... but remember, no X-Rated display, hear that Roger & Ross!  

⚓ Alex’s New Email (Alex)

Alex has a new email address. Check the blog for the details

⚓ Friday, October 2, 2015 - Pre-Cruise Overnight & Parking (Alex)

Contact Alex if you are interested in our Group Pre-Cruise Overnight, Parking, Shuttle & Breakfast on the Long Beach Queen Mary Ship.

Rooms are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Don’t delay!

⚓ Cruise Payment Balance (Alex)

Cruise Balance will be due this mid-July.

Check your cruise booking confirmation for the exact date

or call Alex for assistance. 

⚓ Passport & ID (Alex)

Reminder bring your current Passport and Driver’s License 

and your major credit card

⚓ Other FAQ’s (Alex)

⚓ We will be implementing a pre-paid gratuity payment so as we can move about freely at our Traditional Late Seating Dining without set seating assignments for our group. You may either pay for this with your balance cruise payment or contact Alex to prearrange your payment date before Friday, September 11th.  

RAFFLE

11 prizes were raffled see Cruise Blog for Winners!

THANKS FOR JOINING US

Your Cruise Begins in 97 Days

See you on deck soon!