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[WreckWench]

Trip Update:

Seems my work on this trip has disappeared into cyberspace. I will be recreating it today as I finalize the Grenada trip outstanding details. Thanks for your patience.

And YES...this trip is a go...you can book your airfare now if you like. I have paid money so we are going...just need another couple of me to get everything done!

[DandyDon]

Trip Update:

Seems my work on this trip has disappeared into cyberspace. I will be recreating it today as I finalize the Grenada trip outstanding details. Thanks for your patience.

And YES...this trip is a go...you can book your airfare now if you like. I have paid money so we are going...just need another couple of me to get everything done!

Its' probly in the same box as our MIA checks.

I found the Taxi fees: $25 each way from/to airport, plus some more from hotel to dock, I suppose.

[ScubaTex]

When I just brought up this thread, there appeared to be a nano-second flash of your normal 1st page info concerning diving trips.

I've been waiting for 2 months for this trip to materialize, guess I'll wait another day or two.

Bill

[WreckWench]

When I just brought up this thread, there appeared to be a nano-second flash of your normal 1st page info concerning diving trips.

I've been waiting for 2 months for this trip to materialize, guess I'll wait another day or two.

Bill

HA! See it did disappear...dang it and I was hoping you had found it!

Ok back to the drawing board...

[DiverBabs]

HA! See it did disappear...dang it and I was hoping you had found it!

Ok back to the drawing board...

Once you have time to put up the post, please put me as interested, but can't quite commit. I need to be sure my work schedule is going to be clear first. Thanks!

Barb

[WreckWench]

HA! See it did disappear...dang it and I was hoping you had found it!

Ok back to the drawing board...

Once you have time to put up the post, please put me as interested, but can't quite commit. I need to be sure my work schedule is going to be clear first. Thanks!

Barb

Cool will do that! Kamala

[DandyDon]

I'm supposed to be on the list - just no list...?

[Houston Squid]

I would like to research the airfare before you get the final details together.

Could you clarify the best airport (or code) for this possible trip?

Also if you can suggest the best hop situation for people flying out of Houston?

Squid

[Fordan]

I would like to research the airfare before you get the final details together.

Could you clarify the best airport (or code) for this possible trip?

Also if you can suggest the best hop situation for people flying out of Houston?

Squid

Since the Caribbean Explorer I departs out of George Town in the Bahamas, the only airport on that island (Great Exuma) is Exuma International, IATA airport code GGT. Makes it a bit more challenging to get to cheaply compared to flying into Nassau.

[Houston Squid]

I found out Continental has a great flight set up with minimal holdovers in Fort Lauderdale. The fare is currently $586 out of Houston.

Next question -- do most people come in the night before and leave the day after porting?

I like the idea of getting in the day before -- just in case of flight delays and luggage mishaps and then leaving a day after getting off the boat.

They have a flight on that Friday that gets in in plenty of time to check into a nearby hotel and enjoy some late afternoon fun. If people gather early to enjoy the local night life I would be open to that.

Since we return to port on a Saturday it would make sense to hold over a night and do something locally on Saturday afternoon and evening?

Just curious how any of you that are interested in this trip have it planned out?

Squidly

Edited by Houston Squid, 16 June 2007 - 08:18 AM.

[DandyDon]

I think it would be very prudent to arrive the day before. For any sailing that you must make or else, especially in winter. Nice fare out of Houston. I have to fly to Houston first, then catch that one, so mine is $200 higher - but sometimes it's just the oppostie.

I dunno, the day I get off of a cruise or liveaboard, I'm always ready to catch the next flight home. Maybe others feel differently.

[DiverBabs]

I found out Continental has a great flight set up with minimal holdovers in Fort Lauderdale. The fare is currently $586 out of Houston.

Next question -- do most people come in the night before and leave the day after porting?

I like the idea of getting in the day before -- just in case of flight delays and luggage mishaps and then leaving a day after getting off the boat.

They have a flight on that Friday that gets in in plenty of time to check into a nearby hotel and enjoy some late afternoon fun. If people gather early to enjoy the local night life I would be open to that.

Since we return to port on a Saturday it would make sense to hold over a night and do something locally on Saturday afternoon and evening?

Just curious how any of you that are interested in this trip have it planned out?

Squidly

I'm planning on coming in the day before (Friday) - wasn't planning on staying Saturday on the back end. But, no reason I can't if a plan comes together.... I can get the same flight back to Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Might as well make the most of the trip. Looks like there might be some funs things to check out at Georgetown.

[H20 Bug]

Can Bug get added to the definitely going list, lower cabin?

I have a ticket on hold - SFO to GGT is almost as much as the tirp I'd arrive Friday afternoon.

[DandyDon]

Can Bug get added to the definitely going list, lower cabin?

I have a ticket on hold - SFO to GGT is almost as much as the tirp I'd arrive Friday afternoon.

I just priced your ticket at $787 - which is less than I price mine. But Monday afternoon is a poor time to shop for a ticket. Probly cheaper for Wednesday morning shopping.

Let me know if you need help....??

[WreckWench]

Can Bug get added to the definitely going list, lower cabin?

I have a ticket on hold - SFO to GGT is almost as much as the tirp I'd arrive Friday afternoon.

I just priced your ticket at $787 - which is less than I price mine. But Monday afternoon is a poor time to shop for a ticket. Probly cheaper for Wednesday morning shopping.

Let me know if you need help....??

Bug that is great news! And Don is right...Monday is the worst time to look for airfare...that is when everyone else is! kamala