FAQ's:
Where does the ship leave from and how do I get there? The ship leaves from the port of Seattle, WA. You would need to arrange your own travel to the port which is very accessible from the SeaTac (SEA) airport. There are many shuttles and taxi's available throughout the region.
Who is the organizer and administrator for this cruise? This cruise is being organized by Ari Levitt at "Roll Up The Rug & Dance, Inc"; and administrated by the travel professionals at "Amazing Journeys, Inc."
- For questions related to either the cruise and/or your travel, please contact Malori (with Amazing Journeys) at (412) 571-0220 (phone); (800) 734-0493 (toll-free); (412) 344-3937 (fax), or email her at malori@amazingjourneys.net.
- For questions regarding the dance workshops, please contact Ari at arilevitt@hotmail.com
If I am single and would like to share a room, how can I find other participants who would like to do the same? If you are interested in connecting with other single participants who would be interested in sharing a cabin, please indicate this on your registration form. Alternatively, you can direct any specific questions or requests to Malori at Amazing Journeys and she will be more than happy to help arrange room sharing for you. You can reach Malori at (412) 571-0220 or at malori@amazingjourneys.net.
How can I find out more about the ship? More information about the ship can be found on the Princess website at: http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/ru/
When do I need to have my down payment submitted by? A deposit of $350 ($700 for single occupancy) is due with your reservation of the cruise. A deposit of $100 is due with your reservation for the pre-cruise package. Full payment is due June 8, 2016.
What is included in the price? What additional charges/fee's should I anticipate? The price includes your cruise, port taxes, dance workshops, and all onboard gratuities. It does not include transportation, optional onboard amenities or incidentals.
Are prices guaranteed? Yes, but only through April 21st, 2016, or until the number of group cabins allotted to us by Princess are sold out. After that, the pricing cannot be guaranteed, and will fluctuate based on Princess's current room charges and availability. Please check with Malori at Amazing Journeys to confirm the latest status and pricing for rooms (Princess frequently runs special deals that Malori can help you negotiate, so be sure to call her and check on the latest offers rom Princess)
What is the refund policy? To review the refund policy, please refer to the "Terms" page at http://amazingjourneys.net/trip/dance-cruise (Click on the "Terms" tab at the top of the website to access this page)
What is the typical day's dance schedule? Dance workshops will take place from 10am-noon during the two days at sea, and on the free morning when we don't dock until the 3pm. Other classes will be inserted during cursing times when not in port. The schedule will allow you to fully take advantage of all of the ship's activities and amenities during the rest of the day. There will be plenty of music and dancing in the afternoons and evenings, as well as opportunities for more informal gatherings and "tune-up" lessons.
What kinds of dance classes will be offered? Specific workshops topics will be decided closer to the sailing date (and on the ship) in order to best tailor the lessons to the group's abilities and interests. Styles will be selected from among swing, latin (salsa, cha cha, merengue, rhumba), ballroom (waltz, foxtrot, etc), night club 2-step, 1-step, blues, and fusion. We can be fairly flexible with how all of this is set up.
Will there be opportunities for private lessons? Yes, these can be arranged individually with Ari onboard the ship or beforehand by email. If you are taking advantage of the pre-cruise weekend in Seattle, we can also schedule lessons on shore then.
What level will the dance classes be geared toward and what will be their focus. Group classes will be geared toward the adv-beginner/intermediate level dancer (ie: you should be comfortable with beginning level dance steps, connection, and framework, and be ready to move forward from there). If you still consider yourself a novice dancer, not to worry. You have plenty of time between now and August to sign up for some local partner dance classes and get ramped up! (I would recommend classes in swing, salsa, latin, or ballroom, although just about any kind of social partner dance would be fine).
The class format will be very much geared toward fun, playful social partner dancing, which is to say that we will not be focussing on performance choreography, competition styling, or line-dancing. In each workshop, we'll start by laying the groundwork for strong partnering foundations, imparting a clear understanding of how connection, framework, and energy can be utilized to create playful movement and improvisations, and reviewing basic steps and combinations. On top of this we build a wide-ranging repertoire of fun moves and variations.
What is the evening dress for the ship? Each night on the ship, there is typcically a different theme for dress. Our week of cruising will include two formal nights, two informal nights, and three casual nights. The recommendations for dress typically applies only to the ship's dining room and public areas after 5:00pm, and are as follow:
- Formal attire: For men this might include either a jacket & tie, a suit & tie, or a tuxedo; and an evening dress or gown for women.
- Informal attire: For men this might include shirt, jacket, and slacks; and a summer dress, or slacks & blouse for women.
- Casual attire: This is fairly flexible, though the ship does request that you not wear shorts or jeans.
What travel documents will I need? As per all international travel, you will need to bring a current passport from your country of citizenship. A driver's license is also recommended. No special visas or further documentation will be required for US citizens in these ports-of-call.
Do I need any special immunizations for international travel? While you should make sure that your regular shots are up-to-date, no special immunizations are needed for travel to these ports.
If I have any questions, who should I contact?
- For questions related to either the cruise and/or your travel, please contact Malori (with Amazing Journeys) at (412) 571-0220 (phone); (800) 734-0493 (toll-free); (412) 344-3937 (fax), or email her at malori@amazingjourneys.net.
- For questions regarding the dance workshops, please contact Ari at arilevitt@hotmail.com
