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PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE

Seattle Pre-Cruise Package

TRANSPORTATION / PIER

Airport to Downtown Seattle Hotels

Airport to Ship / Pier

Driving to Pier / Parking

 


Seattle Pre-Cruise Package

A One Night Pre-Cruise Package will include Hotel stay at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, Bar-B-Q Dinner, Country Dance with local dancers (4000 sq ft floor), Breakfast Buffet, 3 Shuttles, Seattle City Tour, hotel portage, taxes and tips.  All for only $218.00 /person double occupancy.  Additional Nights are available.

Monday, August 9, 2010
Arrive at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel by Marriott.  Check-in and get comfortable.  After 4:00 pm make your way up to ‘R’ Lounge on the top floor overlooking Seattle bay to meet and greet our staff and others with our group.  From 4:00 – 6:00 pm the ‘R’ Lounge offers happy hour prices on their drinks and appetizers.  Then at 6:00 pm our motorcoach departs for the Rockin' Horse Dance Barn.  Here we will enjoy a Bar-b-Q Chicken & Ribs dinner and then dance on a 4000 sq ft dance floor until time to board the coach back to the hotel. 

Guest Room Samples
 King Room (Double Rooms Available)
Downtown Seattle
Seattle by Day

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
This morning you prepare your luggage for pick up and then enjoy the Breakfast Buffet.  Afterwards you will get your carry-on items and make you way to the motorcoach.  Once on board the coach we will take you on a 3 hour Seattle City Tour.  We plan to visit Pike Place Market, Space Needle/Seattle Center, Magnolia Bluff.  We plan see Safeco Field (Mariners), Qwest Field (Seahawks), the Int’l District, Pioneer Square, Floating Bridge, Lake Union (house boats-wealthy people’s homes), and then on to Pier 91. 
The tour schedule is subject to change.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Disembark the ship and proceed to luggage area.  Here you may have a porter take your bags to the motorcoach.  The motorcoach will deliver you to Seattle-Tacoma Airport for your flight home.


PreCruise Package Summary

Monday, August 9, 2010

  • One Night Renaissance Seattle Hotel
  • Round Trip Transportation to The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn
  • Bar-B-Q Dinner
  • Admission to Dance

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  • Breakfast Buffet (includes taxes and gratuity)
  • Bus to Pier with 3 hour Seattle City Tour
    (includes luggage handling and driver’s gratuity)

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

  • Return Shuttle after the Cruise
    (includes luggage handling and driver’s gratuity) 

ONE NIGHT - ARRIVE MONDAY
Pre-Cruise Package Includes:

Arrive Monday, August 9, 2010 / Check out Tuesday, August 10, 2010
  •  One Night Renaissance Seattle Hotel
  •  Round Trip Transportation to The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn
  •  Bar-B-Q Dinner
  •  Admission to Dance
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
  •  Breakfast Buffet
  •  Bus to Pier with 3 hour Seattle City Tour
     (includes luggage handling, taxes and gratuity)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
  •  Return Shuttle after the Cruise
     (includes luggage handling, taxes and gratuity)

Pre-Cruise Package Pricing (all the above included):
Single Occupancy – $284.00/person
Double Occupancy – $218.00/person
Triple Occupancy – $205.00/person
Quad Occupancy – $198.00/person
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Call 1-866-DanceFun (866-326-2338) or 405-282-8989

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Shuttle & Pier Information

 

AIRPORT TO RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL - Downtown Airporter Shuttle Service

Downtown Airporter Shuttle Service

How to get to the Renaissance Seattle Hotel Downtown

Take the Downtown Airporter Shuttle Service
Transportation to Renaissance Seattle Hotel Downtown
Runs every 20 minutes – 29 minute ride to the hotel
$15.00/person

Go to Baggage Claim.  Once you have your bags head to Carousal #1.  Just past Carousal #1 is the Downtown Airporter Desk.  Here you may purchase your ticket and board just outside.

Boarding Locations
At Sea-Tac Airport - Lower Level
Downtown Airporter Desk: the south end of the main terminal in the atrium. Follow the signs to Scheduled Airporter Services, Door 00 just past baggage carousel 1.

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AIRPORT TO SHIP TRANSFERS - Carnival & Private Shuttle Services

This information is for those who have purchased transfers from DanceFun.
If you still need to purchase transfers, call us at: 866-326-2338.

Carnival Shuttle Service - Seattle
Purchase of transfers can be done through DanceFun up to 8 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 8 days of sailing you may purchase the transfer at the Airport 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Port of Seattle-Terminal 91 Cruise Terminal:    One Way: $27.00    Round Trip: $54.00
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:       12:30 pm
Earliest Flight Departure: 12:30 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 - ShuttleExpress

The following information was updated 07/14/10
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

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Note: SEA pick up - Best to Pre-book the Service in advanced. But you may book at the SEA/TAC Airport at the ShuttleExpress Desk located on the 3rd floor of the parking garage. 

ShuttleExpress: 800) 487-7433 or (425) 981-7000          Online: www.shuttleexpress.com
By Phone Price: $36.00/person SEA to Cruise Ship Pier            (book online - same price)
$$62.00 / person Round Trip
2 Persons: $38.00 One way / $66.00 Round Trip

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DRIVING TO MEET THE SHIP

CARNIVAL CRUISE TERMINAL:
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91
2001 West Garfield St.
Seattle, WA 98119
Website: www.portseattle.org

Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes from the Seattle/Tacoma International Airport.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT:

From Interstate 5 North

Head south on I-5 and follow the signs to the Mercer Street Exit
Take exit 167 to Mercer Street (right-hand off-ramp)
Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North (400 feet)
Take a left turn on Valley Street (0.18 miles)
Valley Street bends to the left and becomes Broad Street (0.75 miles)
Turn right to Denny Way (0.32 miles)
Bend right to Western Avenue ( 0.22 miles)
Western joins Elliott Avenue West (1.18 miles)
Follow signs to Magnolia Bridge
Turn right at 14th Avenue West (signal light intersection) (0.14 miles)
Stay to the right and follow ramp joining the Magnolia Bridge (West Garfield Street) (0.35 miles)
Exit right. Follow signs to “Smith Cove Park” (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal
Turn right at bottom of ramp and follow signs for cruise terminal parking or cruise terminal

From Interstate 5 South

Head north on I-5 and follow signs to the Mercer Street Exit
Take exit 167 (left-side off-ramp) to Mercer Street
Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North (400 feet)
Take a left turn on Valley Street (0.18 miles)
Valley Street bends to the left and becomes Broad Street (0.75 miles)
Turn right to Denny Way (0.32 miles)
Bend right to Western Avenue (0.22 miles)
Western joins Elliott Avenue West (1.18 miles)
Follow signs to Magnolia Bridge
Turn right at 14th Ave West (signal light intersection) (0.14 miles)
Stay to the right and follow ramp joining the Magnolia Bridge (West Garfield Street) (0.35 miles)
Exit right. Follow signs to “Smith Cove Park” (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal
Turn right at bottom of ramp and follow signs for cruise terminal parking or cruise terminal

From Interstate 90 West

Take I-90 West to I-5 North
Then follow directions for "From Interstate 5 South”

Port Parking:

$25.00 per night (rates subject to change by the Port Authority)

The Pier 91 parking location is conveniently located and a short distance from the cruise terminal. Passengers must take a shuttle to the cruise terminal. Shuttle space is limited so it is necessary to drop all luggage and extra passengers at the terminal prior to parking.

1,000 secure parking spaces
Prepay parking online for the best rate and a guaranteed parking spot, but not required.
Accepted forms of payment at the parking location: U.S Dollars; Money Orders; Visa; MasterCard; American Express.
RV parking is available for $28.00 per day for vehicles under 18 feet; $35.00 per day for larger vehicles. RV parking MUST be reserved and prepaid online to guarantee a space.

Additional Information

The parking lot is open 7:00am-5:00pm on cruise days.
On the cruise departure day, parking and complimentary shuttle service is available 11:00am-4:00pm.
There are multiple handicap parking spots available.  
Friends and family who pick-up passengers are encouraged to use the Cell Phone Waiting lot section of the parking location.
To prepay parking online: www.rpnw.com/seattle/cruise/pier91cruiseinfo.asp

Airport Parking:  Carnival Cruise Lines guests are invited to enjoy discounted off-airport parking rates throughout the Park’ N Fly Network offering service from over 65 airports nationwide.  Click here to book via authorized site to obtain discount parking.  Please be sure to read terms and conditions in the Park’ N Fly site.

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For Complete Travel Info, Dance Activities and Reservations: Call: 866-DANCEFUN (866-326-2338) or 405-282-8989