DANCEFUN PRE-CRUISE PACKAGES AND INFO

NEW - Round Trip Air !

Pre-Cruise Hotel Package For those Flying

Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay For those Driving

Airport - Cruise Terminal Shuttles

Cruise Terminal Infomation (Parking & Directions)

 

Round Trip Air - Southwest Airlines

From these West Coast Gateways
Depart: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Return: Sunday, April 26, 2009

Los Angeles (LAX) / Tampa (TPA) FLIGHT ITINERARY: Depart: April 18 Flt #1127  LAX/TPA  8:55A / 6:15P Return April 26 Flt #1014  TPA/SAT  3:55P / 5:45P Flt #2107  SAT/LAX  6:40P / 8:00P $471.00 / $443.00 (seniors 65+) Includes Tax, PFC and Security Fees Checked Bags – 2 Bags FREE - 50 lbs each Plus 1 Carry-on and personal item Free

San Diego (SAN) / Tampa (TPA) FLIGHT ITINERARY: Depart: April 18 18 Apr Flt #1832  SAN/LAS  9:00A / 10:10A 18 Apr Flt #1680  LAS/TPA  11:15A / 6:30P Return April 26 26 Apr Flt #620   TPA/SAN  3:10P / 7:10P $473.00 / $453.00 (seniors 65+) Includes Tax, PFC and Security Fees Checked Bags – 2 Bags FREE - 50 lbs each Plus 1 Carry-on and personal item Free

Oakland (OAK) / Tampa (TPA) FLIGHT ITINERARY: Depart: April 18 18 Apr Flt #3355  OAK/LAS  8:55A / 10:20A 18 Apr Flt #1680  LAS/TPA  11:15A / 6:30P Return April 26 26 Apr Flt # 620   TPA/DEN   3:10P / 5:15P 26 Apr Flt #1571  DEN/OAK   6:10P / 9:05P $508.50 / $463.50 (seniors 65+) Includes Tax, PFC and Security Fees Checked Bags – 2 Bags FREE - 50 lbs each Plus 1 Carry-on and personal item Free

Limited Number of Seats Available - Call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time

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DANCEFUN PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE
Hotel Stay, Dancing & Transfers
Tampa, Florida
1 or 2 Nights - April 17 & 18, 2009
-- Additional Nights Available --

This is a complete package for those arriving one or two days early to Tampa including Hotel, Transfers, and Fun !!

1 Night DanceFun Pre-Cruise Package (Saturday, April 18, 2009) 1 Night Package Includes: 2 Room Suite - Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa Complimentary Cocktail Party & Hors D'oeuvres (Sat) Meet & Greet our Shazam Staff ! 2 Transfers Airport to Hotel Hotel to Pier Complimentary made-to-order breakfast Also nearby are Eateries, Shopping, and Site Seeing (Channelside) Luggage Handling Taxes & Tips Additional Nights stay are available --------------------------------------------------------- 1 Night Pre-Cruise Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $229.00/person* Double Occupancy – $134.00/person*     Triple Occupancy – $101.00/person*        Quad Occupancy – $88.00/person*        *Above prices include Government Taxes Additional Nights stay are available Call DanceFun at 866-326-2338 or 405-282-8989

2 Nights DanceFun Pre-Cruise Package (Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2009) 2 Night Package Includes: 2 Nights 2 Room Suite - Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa Complimentary Cocktail Party & Hors D'oeuvres (Sat) Meet & Greet our Shazam Staff ! 2 Transfers Airport to Hotel Hotel to Pier Complimentary made-to-order breakfast Also nearby are Eateries, Shopping, and Site Seeing (Channelside) Luggage Handling Taxes & Tips Additional Nights stay are available --------------------------------------------------------- 2 Nights Pre-Cruise Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $378.00/person* Double Occupancy – $209.00/person*     Triple Occupancy – $150.00/person*        Quad Occupancy – $127.00/person*        *Above prices include Government Taxes Additional Nights stay are available Call DanceFun at 866-326-2338 or 405-282-8989

For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time.

Tentative Pre-Cruise Schedule: Saturday 3:00 pm             Hotel Check-in  5:30 - 7:30 pm    Meet & Greet Cocktail Party Post Party          Evening Dance Location TBA Sunday 7 - 10:00 am      Complimentary Breakfast 9:00 am             Luggage Out 10:30 am           Load Bus – Depart for Ship

For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time.

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DANCEFUN HOTEL ONLY - FOR THOSE DRIVING
Hotel Stay - No Transfers

Here you will find Hotel and Cruise Terminal Info

FOR THOSE DRIVING HOTEL ONLY (No Transfers) (Saturday, April 18, 2009) 1 Night Hotel Only Package Includes: 2 Room Suite Accomodations Complimentary Cocktail Party & Hors D'oeuvres Meet & Greet our Shazam Staff ! No Transfers Complimentary made-to-order breakfast Also nearby are Eateries, Shopping, and Site Seeing (Channelside) Luggage Handling Taxes & Tips Additional Nights stay are available --------------------------------------------------------- 1 Night Hotel Only Package Pricing:     Single Occupancy – $195.00/person* Double Occupancy – $105.00/person*     Triple Occupancy – $71.00/person*        Quad Occupancy – $60.00/person*        *Above prices include Government Taxes Additional Nights stay are available Call DanceFun at 866-326-2338 or 405-282-8989

For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time.

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Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center 513 South Florida Avenue Tampa, Florida 33602 Tel: 1-813-769-8300 Embassy Suites PHOTOS : Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center- Photos

 

Hotel Services & Amenities
Automated Teller (ATM); 2.50 USD Baggage Storage Beverage Area, Complimentary Breakfast Area, Complimentary Coin Laundry; 1.00 USD Concierge Desk Elevators Business Center	Gift Shop Local Area Transportation Lounge Luggage Hold Room Service Safety Deposit Box Fitness Room Pool

Hotel Rooms features
For your Comfort Spacious Two Room suite Seating Area with Sofa Sofa Bed Non-Smoking Embassy EssentialsTM Bedding Feather Pillows Non Allergenic 2 Televisions In-Room Movie Channel Air Conditioning Handicap Accessible	For your Convenience High Speed Internet Access In-Suite Coffee/Welcome Caddy Kitchenette / Microwave Mini Refrigerator Remote-Controlled Television Telephone with Voice Mail Laundry Service Bathroom Amenities Iron & Ironing Board Hairdryer	For your Confidence Audible alarms Double Locking Doors Electronic Locks Electronic Smoke Detector Thumb Dead Bolt Visual Strobe/Hearing Impaired

Recharge your spirits from the stress of travel as you lounge in your spacious guest suite, surrounded by inviting amenities.

Things to do near the Embassy Suites Hotel A Few blocks away -- A short Trolley Ride Channelside Entertainment Complex (See Below ▼) Eateries of all kinds, Shopping, Movie Theatres and Great Night Life ! Less than a 1/2 mile and short trolley ride( $4.00 )from hotel: The Florida Aquarium  9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $17.99 adults / $12:95 kids / $14:95 Seniors (60+) 2 miles from the hotel via  trolley ($4.): Ybor City's Historic Latin Quarter 10 miles from the hotel via cab ($35.) or shuttle ($ 30.-1-6 passengers) Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - 7 days a week  Adults - $67.95 / Kids -   $57.95

Channelside Entertainment Complex Eateries of all kinds, Shopping, Movie Theatres and Great Night Life ! Restaurants, Shops & Entertainment at Channelside on Tampa Bay
Restaurants Banana Joe's Bennigan's Grill & Tavern Gallagher's New York Steak Hooters Howl at the Moon Margarita Mama's Oishi Sushi & Hibachi Grill Sling Shots Stump's Supper Club Thai Thani Tinatapas Wet Willies Shops Sports City Surf Down Under Museum American Victory Mariners Memeorial & Museum Ship Food Coldstone Joffrey's Coffee Company NYPD Pizza & Delicatessen Qachbal's Chocolatier Wine Design Entertainment   Channelside Cinemas 10 & Imax Ice Palace Arena Splitsville Tampa Bay Arena Tampa Bay Lightning The Florida Aquarium		Channelside Entertainment Complex
Historic Streetcars		The Florida Aquarium

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Airport Transfers / Shuttle Service

Carnival Shuttle Service - Tampa Purchase of transfers can be done through DanceFun up to 10 days prior to your sail date; you will need to provide your flight information at the time of purchase.  Flight details are provided to the transportation company to assist in expediting your transfer to the pier.  It is your responsibility to update DanceFun with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure you are met by the transportation company. Within 10 days of sailing may purchase the transfer at Airports providing Carnival transfers with a Carnival Cruise Lines airport representative*. Note: *Cash payment is not accepted.  The transfer costs are charged to your on board Sail & Sign Account by the representative at the Airport. Cost of Transfers: Between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Carnival Cruise Terminal:    One Way: $18.00    Round Trip: $36.00 Transfer rates are subject to change and any unused services are nonrefundable. Flight Guidelines To use this service your flights must follow the following guidelines Latest Flight Arrival :       2:30 pm Earliest Flight Departure:  11:30 pm Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport: You will be met and assisted by our meet & greet service in the baggage claim area and then escorted to your vehicle for transfer to the port.  Transfer time begins generally around noon depending on flight arrivals. For availability contact DanceFun at 866-DANCEFUN (866-326-2338) or Carnival Reservations at 1-800-327-9501. Private Shuttle -Blue One The following information was updated 09/17/08 Notes regarding shuttle service: These are shared rides and may stop at more than one location in route to your destination. If you are running late, consider a cab for faster service Tampa International (TPA) Note: TPA pick up -service may be pre-booked or you may just meet vans outside of baggage claim - look for Shuttle Service Signs. Blue One Shuttle: 813-282-7351            Online www.blueonetransportation.com By Phone Price: $12.00/person Airport to Cruise Ship Pier            $24.00 / person roundtrip Back to Top

Tampa Cruise Terminal Port of Tampa ADDRESS: The Seaport Street Terminal 651 Channelside Drive Terminal #2 Tampa, Florida 33602 The Seaport Street Terminal is located in an area referred to as the Garrison Seaport Center and is adjacent to the Florida Aquarium. Travel Time: 15 miles from the Tampa International Airport; travel time is approximately 20 minutes. DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT: Traveling from the North I-75 south to I-4 west  -OR- I-275 south to I-4 east. Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City. Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60. East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal. After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left. Traveling from the South - I-75 North Take Crosstown Expressway west (toward Tampa). Take 22nd Street north exit - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City. Take 22nd Street north. Turn left on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60. East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left. Traveling from the East I-4 west. Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City. Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60. East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal. After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left. Traveling from the West - Tampa International Airport - I-275 North (stay in right lane). Take I-4 East. Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City. Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60. East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal. After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left. PARKING: $12 per day (Rates subject to change by the Port Authority) Covered parking garage. Full payment due upon entering the garage. Accepted forms of payment: U.S. dollars, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Network®. No advance reservations required. Oversized vehicles will be charged per space, per day. For more parking information, contact: 813-905-5072 Back to Top

Airfare Information

Airfare is not included in our pricing.  We are a Cruise and Tour Company and do not offer Air other than what the Cruise line offers.  With most domestic flights you can find much better pricing on your own if you know where to look.  In the case of flying to San Diego we can share a couple of things.  If flying from the western states we suggest you check with Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue – these will offer the best prices in most cases.

Southwest and JetBlue services Tampa International Airport (TPA).  
To book Southwest or JetBlue you must contact them directly or through their websites.

Southwest        http://www.southwest.com/             or   1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792)

JetBlue             http://www.jetblue.com/                 or    1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583)

Other Airlines

All other airlines may be checked through Search Engines like Expedia.com, Orbitz.com, or Travelocity.com.

When using search engines -
We have found it best to search here, but then try to book directly with the airline for better service.  This is especially true in the case of flight changes, delays, and cancellations – so you don’t get kicked around in these situations.  When push comes to shove, the Airlines treat theirdirect-booked clients better.
AND -- We always recommend Travel Insurance !

Carnival Air Arrangements

If you are flying cross country and arriving the day of the cruise embarkation, we would then suggest you consider the Cruise line air arrangements for 2 reasons.  1. They will guarantee to get you to the ship or the first port of call on their dime.  2. Transfers are included in their Air prices.  It's worth checking before you decide and you may cancel the air up until final payment without penalty.  Some folks book this as a back while looking.   For more help, just call us at DanceFun 1-866-3256-2338 or 1-405-282-8989.

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