Echo Alaska 2008

Appropriate Use of Cardiovascular Ultrasound in Clinical Cardiology

June 29 - July 6, 2008

 SPONSORED BY: UltraEcho, Ltd.

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Cruise Itinerary

Day Cities/Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sun Sail from Seattle, Washington 4:00 pm
Mon Scenic cruising Inside Passage
Tues Juneau, Alaska 2:00 pm 10:00 pm
Wed Skagway, Alaska 7:00 am 9:00 pm
Thurs Scenic cruising Glacier Bay National Park
Fri Ketchikan, Alaska 6:00 am 1:30 pm
Sat Victoria, British Columbia 6:00 pm 11:59 pm
Sun Arrive Seattle, Washington 8:00 am

Special Prices

To view deck plans and cabin descriptions please go to: http://http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/fleet/deckplan.html?shipCode=PEARL or http://http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/fleet/staterooms.html?shipCode=PEARL

Interior Stateroom
from $880.00
Category JJ
Deck 9
Combines luxury and comfort with value. Sitting area and two lower beds that convert to a double. Complete with TV and refrigerator.
Oceanview Stateroom
from $1,115.00
Category F
Decks 4 & 5
Two lower beds, porthole.
Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
from $1,670.00
Category BB
Decks 9 & 10
Two lower beds, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass door that opens to a private balcony.
Mini-Suite
On Request Only
Category AF
Deck 11
Sitting area, private balcony, two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, luxury bath and shower. (Staterooms for persons with disabilities have a shower only.) Features include a tv, refrigerator, safe, duvet, and hair dryer. Concierge available.
All staterooms in this category will accommodate a crib if sofabed or pull-out bed is not being used.
Penthouse Suite
from $3,050.00
Category AC
Deck 10
Living area, private balcony, dining area, bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. Butler service and concierge available.

 

Courtyard Villa
from $5,015.00
Category A3
Deck 14
Living area, private balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower, TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet, and hair dryer. Butler service and Concierge available. Access to exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. All staterooms in this category will accommodate a crib if sofabed or pull-out bed is not being used.
Owners Suite
from $5.430.00
Category AA
Decks 9, 10
With over 790 sq ft, these suites include a living room, private balconies, dining room. Separate bedroom features a king-size bed, mini bar, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower, TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet, and hair dryer. Butler service and Concierge available. Access to exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck.
All staterooms in this category will accommodate a crib if sofabed or pull-out bed is not being used.

Prices are per person "cruise only" based on double occupancy. Single rates are approximately double the per person prices listed above. Triples and quads are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Please call CTS directly at 651-287-4977 for prices. Taxes of $126.42, port fees of $140.00, and a fuel surcharge of $49 per person are not included in the above rates. Prepaid gratuities of $70 per person will be charged at the time of final payment.

Special Airfare Discounts

Save $$ by flying Northwest or American Airlines, the official 2007 Ultra Echo Carriers!
 
Call Northwest Airlines Meeting Services directly at 800-328-1111 weekdays M-F between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CST. Refer to Worldfile Number NMC3E originating in the United States and Canada.
 
Call American Airlines Meeting Services directly at 800-433-1790 daily between 5:00 a.m. and midnight CST. Refer to AN Number A4968AD.
 
Meeting discounts offered by the airlines range from 5% to 15% based on fare structure.  As airfare savings are subject to availability, we suggest you make your arrangements as soon as possible.

Pre and Post Cruise Hotel Stay

One and two-night pre-cruise and post-cruise hotel stays are available. Prices listed below are per person including hotel taxes, and one-way transfers from the hotel to the ship (pre-cruise) or from the ship to the hotel (post cruise). Prices are approximate and subject to change.

Doubletree Seattle Airport Doubletree Seattle Airport One Night $95 per person Grand Hyatt Seattle Grand Hyatt Seattle One Night $169 per person
Renaissance Seattle Airport Renaissance Seattle Airport One Night $129 per person Embassy Suites Seattle Airport Embassy Suites Seattle Airport One Night $95 per person
Westin Seattle One Night $219 per night

Transportation to/from Ship

Transfers from the Seattle International Airport to and from the pier can be purchased in advance for $30.00 per person each way. They are provided by NCL and are only available for arrivals on June 29th and departing the ship on July 6th. If you are purchasing a pre-cruise NCL Hotel Package, transfers from the hotel to the pier are included. Post-cruise NCL Hotel Package includes transfers from the pier to the hotel.

NCL Travel Care Free Protection Insurance

Fare Paid: (USD) Travel Care Free Standard Cost Travel Care Free
Platinum Cost
$0 - $250 $29 $79
$251 - $500 $59 $109
$501 - $1,000 $89 $139
$1,001 - $1500 $99 $149
$1,501 - $2,000 $129 $179
$2,001 - $2,500 $169 $219
$2,501 - $3,000 $189 $239
$3,001 - $3,500 $209 $259
$3,501 - $4,000 $239 $289
$4,001 - $4,500 $269 $319
$4,501 - $5,000 $289 $339
$5,001 - $5,500 $309 $359
$5,501 - $6,000 $329 $379
$6,001 - $6,500 $349 $399

Above $6,500, the cost is an additional $20 for each $500 of fare or fraction of $500. Rates are per person based on each passenger’s share of the total fare paid. Should you cancel your reservation before the cancellation period begins, the Plan costs will be completely refunded. Note: Rates are subject to change; however original rates quoted with passenger’s booking, that rate will not change unless as a result of changes made to a passenger’s total fare paid.

Travel Guard Insurance

Information

This valuable insurance is available through CTS and includes coverage for non-U.S. and Canadian citizens. Also note the preexisting condition waiver with the Travel Guard policy if you purchase within 14 days of your cruise deposit. Please request a brochure or get a free quote from their website at www.travelguard.com.

Travel Guard has many different plans to meet your gravel needs - from very comprehensive to fairly basic - and they are priced accordingly.Travel Insurance is non-refundable.

Payment

A deposit of $350 per person is due to confirm your space. Credit card or check payment is required for deposit. A second deposit of $500 per person is due on February 15, 2008.  The balance is due April 11, 2008. Any special invoice requests after final payment is made are subject to a $10 processing fee per invoice.

Cancellation Penalties

Prior to December 29, 2007 - Full refund (except for the cost of any insurance purchased) 

Between December 29, 2007 and February 28, 2008 - $325 per person cancellation fee 

Between March 1 and April 14, 2008 - $425 per person cancellation fee 

Between April 15 and May 29, 2008 - 75% cancellation fee of the combined Cruise Only fare and port charges/taxes.

Between May 30 and June 29, 2008 - No refund D

Information Links

For answers to the most common questions about cruising, please click on the link below.

http://www.ncl.com/more/fp_mi_w2n.htm

Contact Information

Please contact CTS and reference Echo Alaska if you have any questions.

Corporate Travel Solutions
340 Cedar Street, Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-287-4977
Fax: 651-287-4985
E-mail: ultraecho@ctsinc.com

CTS - Corporate Travel Solutions