*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 4

[granmaz]

Could anyone tell me how VAT was handled on the WB last year??

On the ebta, we were not charged VAT, but as soon as the Med cruise started (we were on B2B) it was added to most ship purchases. I think it was a smaller percentage on beverage purchases than it was for the gift shops, but was even added to SPA stuff & Palo, etc. This was because we were considered sailing entirely in european waters, I guess.

Just wondering, since we begin in Spain, is it charged in the beginning> Or maybe (hopefully) not at all??!!

Thanks for any info!!


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I can't remember any mention of it last year at all.

 

[birkner]

OK, following on from a post on our Facebook page.

Are we having a welcome get together in the Promenade Lounge at 3pm on embarkation day? We don't think it has been mentioned here, but it would be a great chance to meet and greet, and possibly for Noel(with help) to distribute the lanyards and pins if she wants to.

We know there is supposed to be a gathering for the (non)sailaway party and that can still go ahead of course. It is quite a bit of fun joining with others for that.

Also someone wondered about an evening gathering which also would be a great idea for those who would like a wee drinkie along with others to aid getting to know each other even more Now I wouldn't be at this one, but do you think it is a good idea?

I was planning on being in the Promenade Lounge about 3:00PM to distribute pins and lanyards. Anyone not planning to be there during that time should ensure I have their cabin number so I can get them their items.

As far as evening gathering, I am up for it but someone else needs to plan!

 

[granmaz]

I was planning on being in the Promenade Lounge about 3:00PM to distribute pins and lanyards. Anyone not planning to be there during that time should ensure I have their cabin number so I can get them their items.

As far as evening gathering, I am up for it but someone else needs to plan!

Yes, we mentioned to the person asking about an evening get together that he might like to organise it!!!

 

[birkner]

TODAY IS THE CUTOFF DATE FOR LANYARD PIN ORDERS

Just a heads up for everyone who has not ordered or paid for a pin. I need to pay for the pins on June 30, 2011 so that will be the last day I will take payments for pins. If you have not ordered or paid for you pin, please do by today June 30.

Lanyard pins are 5 Euros each. Payment should be made at my PayPal account of birkner@needinfo.com If you mark your payment as a gift, you may not have to pay any fees other than to convert to Euros if Euros is not your principal currency.

On Friday July 1, 2011, I will publish a list of who has paid and how many pins to check your status. If you have any questions or concerns, please send me either a FB or PM message on the DIS.

I will order a few extra pins but I can not guarantee you will have a pin if you do not order and pay for your pin by June 30!

 

[Donaldcp98]

I think that two more of my friends are coming on this trip now. I am waiting for the official, here is my itinerary number email to say it's definite but now 5 of my favorite people are sailing with us on this cruise. I am so excited.

 

[Pinky166]

Noel, I think i'm going to order another pin.....i'll paypal you the money now.

 

[TxMermaid1]

It would be 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. I think others are going to be somewhere(?9 or 10) for the non sailaway party though

Why is it a "non" sailaway? We are going to sail aren't we

 

[Pinky166]

Why is it a "non" sailaway? We are going to sail aren't we

Nope we are staying in Barcelona for 14 nights really.

It's because we don't actually sail until around 9pm that evening, whereas usually you sail away from dock during the party.

 

[birkner]

Noel, I think i'm going to order another pin.....i'll paypal you the money now.

Sounds good!! Once I receive it, I will change my list.

 

[squitty]

Noel, your post regarding the deadline really makes the cruise seem closer for some reason.

I feel like a getting closer dance. I'm getting butterflies!

 

[MandyGirl]

I just like being on deck and waving away at anything that moves. After all it is our special time sailing away. I don't care about vibration, but if they want to dance then they should!!!

Ditto!! This being the first cruise for our kiddos, plus the fact that it is a TransAtlantic (WOW!), I also wish it were earlier! We may have to make a quick run outside during dinner to take a peek once we feel that initial vibration!

Could anyone tell me how VAT was handled on the WB last year??

I'm wondering the same thing as well! Anyone know?

Noel, your post regarding the deadline really makes the cruise seem closer for some reason.

I feel like a getting closer dance. I'm getting butterflies!

Those butterflies are HERE as well!!!

 

[birkner]

Noel, your post regarding the deadline really makes the cruise seem closer for some reason.

I feel like a getting closer dance. I'm getting butterflies!

I am glad you are getting excited. My next deadline will be mid August for lanyards!!

 

[squitty]

Those butterflies are HERE as well!!!

I am glad you are getting excited. My next deadline will be mid August for lanyards!!

It's the little things

 

[Dgentrysim]

Noel, your post regarding the deadline really makes the cruise seem closer for some reason.

I feel like a getting closer dance. I'm getting butterflies!

Nothing wrong with brushing up on our dance routines that we'll be performing on the ship! Need a little practice myself....I'm a little rusty. You put your right foot in.....you put your right foot out....you put your right in....and you shake it all about.....fa la la la.....
It's going to take a lot more practicing than I thought! Whew!

 

[Pinky166]

Sounds good!! Once I receive it, I will change my list.

Done.

Noel, your post regarding the deadline really makes the cruise seem closer for some reason.

I feel like a getting closer dance. I'm getting butterflies!

Me too, it feels so real now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Could anyone tell me how VAT was handled on the WB last year??

On the ebta, we were not charged VAT, but as soon as the Med cruise started (we were on B2B) it was added to most ship purchases. I think it was a smaller percentage on beverage purchases than it was for the gift shops, but was even added to SPA stuff & Palo, etc. This was because we were considered sailing entirely in european waters, I guess.

Just wondering, since we begin in Spain, is it charged in the beginning? Or maybe (hopefully) not at all??!!

Thanks for any info!!


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I'm wondering the same thing as well! Anyone know?

Hi Guys,

Last year on the TA, they charged VAT on everything until we past Gibraltar. I know because I was sending out something to be drycleaned (yes, they charge that too) when the steward told me to hold off a day or two if I could. It wasn't much just like $0.50 but it can add up. I thought it was kinda weird but it did stop once we past it. I have always filled out the VAT charges and dropped them off at the airport or the last time mailed it in but never got anything back so its a bit frustrating to me. The only one I wanted back was my DD's prom dress VAT I bought from Paris but never saw hide nor hair of it. But that's ok, it was worth it. Anyway, make sure you consider this when your onboard.

Hope this helps someone. I really hope they don't charge it but when I posed the question last year, I was told, I know but as long as we are in European zone, they have too. So, if you can hold off a bit, I would. Upon leaving Gibraltar, we were good.

 

[Tubbsteruk]

TODAY IS THE CUTOFF DATE FOR LANYARD PIN ORDERS

Just a heads up for everyone who has not ordered or paid for a pin. I need to pay for the pins on June 30, 2011 so that will be the last day I will take payments for pins. If you have not ordered or paid for you pin, please do by today June 30.

Lanyard pins are 5 Euros each. Payment should be made at my PayPal account of birkner@needinfo.com If you mark your payment as a gift, you may not have to pay any fees other than to convert to Euros if Euros is not your principal currency.

On Friday July 1, 2011, I will publish a list of who has paid and how many pins to check your status. If you have any questions or concerns, please send me either a FB or PM message on the DIS.

I will order a few extra pins but I can not guarantee you will have a pin if you do not order and pay for your pin by June 30![/QUOTE

Noel,

Just sent you €15 for 3 pins. Hope it all goes through ok, 1st time I've used Paypal to pay for anything. sorry about doing this at the last minute. Things are a bit hectic at the moment.

If there are any problems let me know

Ta

Paul

 

[squitty]

Nothing wrong with brushing up on our dance routines that we'll be performing on the ship! Need a little practice myself....I'm a little rusty. You put your right foot in.....you put your right foot out....you put your right in....and you shake it all about.....fa la la la.....
It's going to take a lot more practicing than I thought! Whew!

We have a bit of time yet Deb...so far we have riverdancing, the hokey kokey and zumba?

We'll be really thin after all this dancing

Done.






Me too, it feels so real now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It does Claire...

 

[auntlynne]

GROUP 2 PALO BRUNCH

I have received the needed info from:

magic123 & DH
fly4free2
goofieslonglostsis
Goofy Adpi
Berries97
Pixie Dust for Me!
auntlynne
Chris&Jeremy
sue l & DS

That's 12; I'll go ahead and submit this to DCL. (thanks to binkytell for the info about that!)

I'm saving 2 places for pkicinski@yahoo.com until I hear from them (that would make 14).

I'm going to request a day other than the first Sea Day or Pub Crawl Day - and preferably early in the cruise to help us get to know each other.

 

[birkner]

Done.


Done and list changed!!



Me too, it feels so real now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it has almost been a year since the last WBTA!!