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TradingOurWay 2008 Cruise
seminar FAQ
Carnival Liberty
Cruise April
12th, 2008
1.
Why
not just hold the seminar in a hotel or meeting place like others?
Cost!
We considered having the seminar in a
major city, but the cost for attendees came out to much more than the
price of a cruise and seminar. By the time you add up the hotel room,
meals and other items it made sense to do the cruise. Not to mention
the added value of a fun vacation.
2.
Why
did you choose this particular cruise?
First,
I’ve always wanted to see the Panama
Canal, but the price of a Panama
Canal cruise has always been more than I wanted to
spend. Most Panama Canal Cruises are 11 to 14 days long. That’s a
little too long for most of us as it requires two weeks of our time.
This cruise leaves on a Saturday and returns on a Sunday, so only one
week away from our busy lives is required. While
this cruise does not go through the Panama
Canal, it does go to Colon, Panama
where they have a shore excursion that will take you through part of
the canal. It’s a
seven hour excursion. The cruise line has the information about the
exact cost of the canal excursion.
I plan to take it and think it will be
well worth the
price. Second, this
cruise offers four sea days. This will allow us more flexibility in
scheduling classroom sessions, while still allowing you the opportunity
to spend time with family and friends. Third,
the cruise is very reasonably priced and meets our objective of keeping
it affordable for all. Fourth, it's almost 2 months before
hurricane season starts.
3.
Can
I bring my family
or Friends?
Absolutely!
That’s why I priced the cruise and education separately. We will have
plenty of time for vacationing and for training. Also, the cruise line
offers a terrific program for children from 2 – 17. Just check out Camp
Carnival
on their website. http://www.carnival.com/onboardexp_home.aspx
Third and fourth person reduced rates
are available for
each cabin type. Inside rates are provided for cabins across from the
balconies so the kids can have their own cabin.
4.
Will
Passports be
required?
It was our understanding
that as of 2008 all passengers would be required
to have a passport. However, this was amended recently. So it is best
to check with Joyce
Moore at 407 382
4092. for the latest status. You
can get Passport applications at your local Post Office. Right now, it
is taking 3 to 4 months to have your application processed. For an
additional fee you can have it expedited.
Check with your local Post Office, as
rates do change. You
will need your original birth certificate and a Passport photo.
5.
What
kind of guarantee
is offered with the Cruise and Education?
The
cruise lines offer insurance in case you cannot make the cruise due to
medical reasons or other extraordinary events and recommends everyone
buy the insurance. Your deposit is fully refundable up to final payment
date and then it is prorated based on Carnival’s refund policy
available from Joyce Moore at 407 382 4092.
As for the seminar fee,
your money will be refunded should you feel the course was not worth
every penny you spent. At
the end of the first day of the seminar, if you feel it is not what you
expected, we will refund your entire seminar fee. In the event of
medical reasons or other extraordinary events which result in your
inability to attend the cruise and therefore the seminar, we will
gladly refund your money. The same policies used by Carnival for
medical reasons or other extraordinary events documentation will need
to be provided if you decide not to take the cruise.
6.
When
must I make
deposits and final payment for the cruise?
Carnival
Cruise Line now requires full payent for the cruise.
7.
Why
do I have to make
separate payments for the cruise and the seminar?
This
was done to save you money. We do apologize for this inconvenience but
splitting out the cost of the seminar from the cost of the cruise
allows you to bring family and friends even if they do not wish to
attend the financial seminar. Therefore, you can enjoy a fun vacation
with your loved ones. Our
goal was to make this seminar reasonably priced so it was within
people’s budgets.
8.
Are
there a minimum
number of attendees required?
No, we have made to
decision to hold the seminar with whatever number of attendees we have
at the time of sailing.
9.
When
will we know for
sure the Seminar will take place?
As stated above we have
decided to hold the seminar. and the cruise.
10. Where
can I find out more about Carnival cruise lines?
The
best source of information on Carnival cruise lines is their FAQ found
at http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/FAQLanding.aspx
For information on the
Carnival ship Liberty
go to http://www.carnival.com/Ship_Detail.aspx?shipCode=LI
11. What
if I still have questions?
For
cruise reservations or
questions, please call Joyce Moore from Cruise Club of America 407-382-4092 or 866-497-3615 or
email cruising@salethesea.com . Joyce has been a
fountain of information and a tremendous help in selecting just the
right cruise for this group.
Questions
about the
seminar can be directed to cruise2008@tradingourway.com or call Kermit Prather at
800-658-7606 .
12. Will
there be other opportunities to meet and discussion trading with other
attendees than just in the classroom?
Absolutely!
There will be an onboard cocktail party, so you can meet and greet
other attendees. That is another benefit of having the classroom
sessions spread out over the course of the 8 day cruise. You can have
as much or as little interaction with others outside the classroom, as
you choose. We have requested the conference room for 3 hour each
afternoon on port days for those who want a place to just sit and talk
to other traders and investors. We can all learn from each other.
13. Do
I have a choice of seating for dinner?
There
are four seating’s for dinner: 5:45pm, 6:15pm,
8:00pm
or 8:15pm.
While, we know that each person has their own preferences, we would ask
that everyone select the 6:15 pm seating.
This will allow us to be seated in the same area as a group. Carnival offers the ability
for us to change seats with each other if we prepay the tips.
14. Will
I get seminar subject information prior to the cruise?
Not
all of the course material will be sent out prior to the cruise.
However, once we have received your payment for the
seminar, approximately 60 days before the cruise we will begin
preparing you for what we will cover. We think it makes sense to have
students know what is going to be covered so they can start preparing
their list of questions.
15. Is
there a discount for couples?
The
rates stated for the cruise are based on double occupancy in the cabin.
We have no control over Carnival pricing policies. As for the seminar,
we will offer a price of $300 for the second, third or fourth
person in the same cabin.
16. I
plan to attend but do not have a second person to fill the cabin. What
are my options?
Your
first option is to pay the single occupant rate or you can find a
second person to share the cabin. Otherwise, Joyce will assist in
finding a possible second person. Send an email to Joyce at cruising@salethesea.com and include
contact phone
numbers. These will be used so those looking for a cabin mate can talk
beforehand to see if you are happy sharing a cabin.
17. How
can I find out more about the instructors?
For
information on our
instructors go to the Tradingourway
website
18. What
Documentation is needed for the cruise?
Don’t
forget to bring your passport, photo id and “Fun Pass” for the cruise! Otherwise, there is no
documentation needed. You
can enter your information under “FUN PASS” on
the web site and print out the fun pass to gain entrance onto the ship. Cruise Club of America
will send you a letter confirming your reservation when you do your
initial deposit. Joyce
Moore will call to verify your credit card information for the
remaining payments before the payments are due. If
you have questions, Joyce can address them when she contacts you for
the cruise registration information.
Carnival
has gone to all tickets being printed online. If for some reason you
are unable to print them please contact Joyce Moore.at 401-382-4092.
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