[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

Holly hbeanie at gmail.com
Sat Apr 13 13:59:06 UTC 2013 

We found out about these rules when people tried to book or were interested in booking a cabin. 
Holly

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On Apr 13, 2013, at 8:01 AM, "Joe and Kitty King" <joenkitty at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Thanks, Holly, for clearing up info about cruise.
> 
> Kitty
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> 
> 
>> Ok, we were not told of restrictions prior to deciding to do the cruise. Here goes, children under 6 months cannot go on the cruise, children under the age of three are not allowed in the childcare facilities on board the ship, children who are not fully potty trained cannot go into pools, period even with the swim diapers on. College students between 18-21 much have someone over 25 to be responsible for them.
>> Once these issues came up and the truth came out, we realize that this affects our parents with small children both sighted and blind, our blind children who aren't always potty trained by the age of 3 and our college students.
>> The board decided that since this cruise eliminated some of our members from bring able to attend and since we did not have as much support from our membership, it would be best to cancel the cruise and start looking for a hotel and chapter to host our 2014 convention.
>> I hope this sheds some light on the matter for each of you.
>> Respectfully,
>> Holly
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Apr 12, 2013, at 6:02 PM, "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> the only age restriction for cruising is that an infent must be at least six
>>> months old by the date of sailing.  That is etched in stone but otherwise
>>> there is no max age restriction. Different cruise lines have different rules
>>> about the minaum age of the oldest in a cabin unless Mom and dad are next
>>> door or right across the hall. For example on carnival if both in the cabin
>>> are not over 21 then one must be at least 25.
>>> Not sure if there are any issues like that with NCL but again if mom is next
>>> door or directly across the hall its a mute point
>>> Bill
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe and Kitty
>>> King
>>> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:46 PM
>>> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
>>> 
>>> Dan:
>>> What are the rules regarding the age of adults and children?  Just
>>> interested.  Joe and I had not yet signed up because of ongoing medical
>>> tests needed to be resolved before making a long-term commitment.
>>> 
>>> Concerning the Cruise Raffle Tickets - For what amount is the cruise
>>> coverage and for how many  days ? I am assuming the winner selects his own
>>> /her cruise line preference.
>>> 
>>> Kitty
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com>
>>> To: <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>; "NFBF-L Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:53 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Fellow Convention Enthusiasts,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> In spite of the best efforts of members of the NFBF Board, many members of
>>>> the NFBF, and Echevarria Travel, it appears that we will not be able to
>>>> proceed with the our plans to hold the 2014 Convention of the National
>>>> Federation of the Blind of Florida aboard a cruise ship. I regret having
>>>> to
>>>> say this, but we just have not been able to generate anything like the
>>>> kind
>>>> of support from our membership to make this event a success. Also, we have
>>>> learned that rules imposed on potential cruise participants by the
>>>> cruiseline would mean that we would have to exclude some of our members,
>>>> because of their ages or that of their children.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> If you booked a cabin with Norwegian Cruiselines through Echevarria Travel
>>>> and wish to cancel, you will need to contact Cheryl Echevarria at
>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com for a refund. If you wish to still take
>>>> the cruise as scheduled February 7 thru 10, 2014, by all means, keep
>>>> paying
>>>> your fees and enjoy a wonderful vacation at sea. The only difference will
>>>> be
>>>> that it will not be an NFBF Convention. The dates and location of the 2014
>>>> NFBF Convention, which will be held on land, will be forthcoming at a
>>>> later
>>>> date.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Don't forget to make your plans now to attend the 2013 NFBF Convention in
>>>> St. Petersburg. More information is at:
>>>> http://www.nfbflorida.org/upcoming/convention-2013.htm
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you all for your support.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Dan Hicks, President
>>>> 
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>>>> pause
>>>> and reflect."
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -Mark Twain
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>>>> pause
>>>> and reflect."
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -Mark Twain
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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