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FAQs
Q1. What airport should I fly into?
Q3. What about
the ship, our cabins and roommates?
Q4. What does the
cost include?
Q5. What if I
lose my luggage, get hurt or sick, or have other problems?
Q7. At the end of
the cruise, when do we leave the ship?
Q8. Will we get
to keep samples of products we use on board?
Q9. What about
classes and crops during the cruise?
Q11. What
documentation do I need to board the ship?
Q12. What about the payment deadlines?
Additional
questions or concerns
Q1. What airport should I fly into?
A1. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is closest to the ship terminal at San Pedro, California. But it’s better to fly into Los Angeles International (LAX) and you often get a lower fare. We recommend our sponsor www.CornerTravelStore.com for all flight bookings.
A2. We are encouraging everyone to arrive on Sunday to avoid problems with flight and/or traffic delays and to allow for our early boarding. Sunday’s FREE Scrapbook Diva® Soirre will feature activities from 1 p.m. through 9 p.m., including papercrafting and party games for prizes – Let the Fun Begin!
We’ve secured a special room rate at the Sunrise Hotel in San Pedro
We will have a complimentary Get-Acquainted Breakfast at the hotel Monday morning and leave from there for the ship about 11 a.m.
Those driving in and staying at the hotel can park their car there for the entire time of the cruise (Sunday afternoon through Friday morning) for a fee or use secured cruise terminal parking.
Q3. What about the ship, our cabins and roommates?
A3. We will be sailing on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Monarch of the Seas’ which is beautifully appointed. This ship has a wonderful 3-room Conference Center with two good-sized workshop rooms, each featuring a full wall of windows so we can view the ocean and get great light. Ship amenities can be viewed at Monarch of the Seas
Our cabins are double occupancy, chiefly window cabins on Deck 7, where the conference rooms are. We can find you an appropriate roommate, or you can make arrangements to share a cabin with a cropping friend, or you can bring a non-cropping guest to share your cabin.
Q4. What does the cost include?
A4. The cruise cost includes all the workshops/classes, demos, use of many tools and products, launch to Catalina Island, etc. You will need to get to San Pedro (Los Angeles), CA, by making your own travel arrangements. Other than that, the only things not included are the typical cruise ‘extras’: carbonated beverages, adult drinks, tips, casino, purchases at on-board shops or at the Diva Craft Lounge, spa services, etc.
We are offering a FREE Sunday Scrapbook Diva® Soirre in San Pedro, before the cruise begins on Monday, and we encourage everyone to arrive that day. All types of Diva Delights will keep us busy, with cropping, classes, and games all afternoon and evening. Best of all, you will avoid potential problems with Monday morning traffic in L.A. or airline delays which might make you miss the boat. Oh, no!!! All of this is included for the cost of your hotel room for Sunday night. Dinner will be Dutch Treat. Then we will continue to play and get acquainted through the evening.
Q5. What if I lose my luggage, get hurt or sick, or have other problems?
A5. The comprehensive insurance we are purchasing, for everyone (included in the cost of your cruise) covers everything including pre-existing conditions from March 14th.
A6. On Tuesday, we have a very special stop in San Diego the Diva's home town; on Wednesday, it’s Catalina Island (off the California coast); and on Thursday, Ensenada, Mexico. Going ashore is optional – you can stay on board and crop, lounge around the pool, or even get a massage, if you like.
Q7. At the end of the cruise, when do we leave the ship?
A7. All good things must come to an end – even Diva Delights. We leave the ship starting about 9 or 10 a.m. Friday morning, so you could fly out on a late afternoon flight, if you need to. You can also stay overnight Friday at the Sunrise Hotel at our special rate, if you want to visit or see the sights in the area. Or go to CornerTravelStore.com to find other lodging if you are going to some other part of Los Angeles, like Disneyland in Orange County, just down the road. Advance reservations are recommended as weekend availability is sometimes scarce.
Q8. Will we get to keep samples of products we use on board?
A8. Absolutely. You’ll go home with lots of fun merchandise and projects presented on-board.
There will also be lots of fun products to try out during the cruise. While you cannot take these home, you can get a really good idea of how they could help you in your scrapbooking – great info for possible future purchases!
Q9. What about classes and crops during the cruise?
A9. From the moment you settle in to your crop space you can sit down and begin to crop. We will do small demos on products and techniques and you are welcome to use them yourself.
In the past we conducted formal classes but we have found that most croppers just want to socialize and complete their long overdue projects and albums.
A10. Pack casual clothes for shipboard wear with a dressy outfit for the Tuesday dinner. Don’t forget your boa and tiara! If you don’t have one, not to worry, Diva Danielle will have the perfect ones for you or order now from the Diva Collection! Bring your swim suit if you wish for pool or spa (no skinny-dipping!). Wear comfortable shoes. Of course, you’ll want to bring your camera. We’ll have a printer for you to make photos from your digital camera for cropping on board. There is also a photo shop on board where you can get film developed and printed for a fee.
For cropping, bring your favorite tools, some basic products, and any pages you might want to work on. Leave some extra space in your crop case for the free samples you’ll receive on board, prizes and projects you complete. Your suitcases will definitely be fuller going home!
Q11. What documentation do I need to board the ship?
A11. The U.S. Government's Intelligence Reform Bill requires passports for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Don't risk disrupting your travel plans! Please take a minute to review the new regulations below. If you don't already have a valid passport, be sure to avoid the rush and give yourself plenty of time to apply for one. Once you've got a passport in hand, the whole world is yours to explore.
U.S. Citizens
For information on
obtaining or renewing a passport, visit the State
Department's Website or if you so choose, Corner
Travel Store can help get your US Passport in 5 days
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Non-U.S. Citizens
You will need a valid
passport and, in some cases, a visa. If you live in the U.S., you will also need
the original copy of your Alien Registration Card (ARC or "Green Card") and any
other documentation the countries on your itinerary require due to your alien
status.
A12. The cruise lines are all very strict with their advance payment policies for groups. For our itinerary and dates they have no problem selling out the entire ship. Therefore we have no control over these dates and must strictly enforce them.