Cruises

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We're happy to announce the opening of a few more seats on the Clayditarod cruise, but these won't last long! Prices shown on the details page are subject to change. If you are interested in coming on the cruise please email me LIsa Lambright at: llamb@buttons.com to request a registration form.
 
Get ready for the big one! Metal and polymer clays combine for the mother of all mixed media cruises. Join top name experts for a week to breathtaking Alaska! Cruise for a full week at prices starting as low as $190.00 per day, All-Inclusive* for students (and $140 for non-students). This event will feature 5 metal clay and polymer clay classes with free demo sessions, loads of goodies, products, surprises and giveaways! In addition to your classes, there will be plenty of time to take advantage of optional excursions and visit amazing Alaska!

A fully refundable** deposit is required (for each individual passenger) for both cruise fare. A deposit of $350.00 per person (students and non-students), along with a $350 class fee for anyone wishing to take part in the workhshops, must be paid in advance to lock in rates, prices subject to change any time. Students must also pay for classes in advance (a deposit and payment option is available for both). Registration goes live September 24th with details posted here on registration contact. We expect this event to sell out quickly. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis based on e-mail date stamp. You will be contacted with notification if you are among the 60 registered students. Those not able to be registered will be contacted with the option to be placed on our wait list. If and when an opening becomes available, we contact wait lister names in the order in which they were received. We fully expect this event to sell out completely and fast, so don’t delay!

Instructors (click on the links to visit their sites):

Katie Baum, www.artclayworld.com

Christi Friesen, www.cforiginals.net

Lisa Pavelka, www.lisapavelka.com

Julie Picarello, www.yhdesigns.com

Jackie Truty, www.artclayworld.com

The cruise will depart Seattle, Washington, on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. We recommend that you arrive in Seattle, WA on August 13, 2012. We will return to Seattle on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

Sailing Intinerary:

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Seattle, Washington
Wednesdsay, August 15, 2012 Cruising
Thursday, August 16, 2012 Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord
Friday, August 17, 2012 Skagway, Alaska
Saturday, August 18, 2012 Juneau, Alaska
Sunday, August 19, 2012 Ketchikan, Alaska
Monday, August 20, 2012 Victoria BC Canada
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Seattle, Washington

 *Rate is per-person, based on number of people per cabin, and includes the cost of your stateroom, taxes and port fees, mandatory gratuities, food, dining and room service costs. Alcohol and soft-drinks are not included. Travel Protection is also not included in this rate. Carnival Spirit reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel. Travel to and from port, recommended/optional prior-night's hotel stay, shipboard purchases, spa services, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and excursions not included. Students must also supply their own clay dedicated pasta machine, small, smooth ceramic tile to work on, and 1 or 2 large "C" clamps.

** Both the $350 required deposit and $350 class fee are fully refundable through May 1st.

Terms and details apply. Our travel agency can provide this information.  Prices are subject to change without notice. Price are not guaranteed until your registration is complete.  Pricing listed below is for double occupancy, single, and additional 3rd and 4th passengers sharing cabins.

DOUBLE OCCUPANY RATES (Does not include class fee) Prices are subject to change based on availability. Pricing below is per person based on a double occupancy.

Inside Cabin category 4D based on 2 passengers:
Cruise $ 945.00
Taxes 155.65
Prepaid Gratuities 80.50
Total $1,181.15 per person
Insurance 109.00 optional
 
Ocean View Cabin category 6A based on 2 passengers in the cabin is:
Cruise $ 1,240.00
Taxes 155.65
Prepaid Gratuities 80.50
Total $1,476.15 per person
Insurance 129.00 optional
 
Balcony Cabin category 8C based on 2 passengers in the cabin is:
Cruise $1,665.00
Taxes 155.65
Prepaid Gratuities 80.50
Total $1,671.38 per person
Insurance 149.00 optional
 
SINGLE OCCUPANCY RATES (Does not include class fee) Pricing is subject to change based on availability.

Ocean View 6A category is:
Cruise $1,980.00
Taxes 565.38
Paid Grat. 70.00
Total $2,615.38 single
Insurance 189.00 optional

Balcony 8D category is:
Cruise $2,490.00
Taxes 565.38
Paid Grat. 70.00
Total $3,125.38
Insurance 189.00 optional

3RD & 4TH PASSENGER SHARING A CABIN - Prices Pending for Inside Cabin rates

Ocean view 6A category is:
Cruise $220.00
Taxes 336.38
Paid Grat. 70.00
Total $626.38 per person
Insurance 65.00 optional

Balcony 8D category is:
Cruise $120.00
Taxes 336.38
Paid Grat. 70.00
Total $526.38 per person
Insurance 49.00 optional

All bookings for this event must be made directly through our group booking number. Anyone making indipendant bookings for this sailing will not be able to register for the class package. Please note that published prices on the Carnival and other travel sites do not include, fees, taxes and gratuities. We have included all of that in our prices above. Prices are subject to change without notice until you have confirmed your registration.
 

CLAYDITAROD

ALASKA CRUISE 2012